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Ryan Day’s Son Rejects Ohio State For Big Ten Rival After Dad Refused To Offer

RJ Day has committed to the Northwestern football program. The three-star quarterback will now continue his playing career as rival to his father. He opened up on this recruitment in a recent interview. Day says Ohio State was simply not a good fit. There were a number of factors that played into that decision. He […] The post Ryan Day’s Son Rejects Ohio State For Big Ten Rival After Dad Refused To Offer appeared first on BroBible.

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Aday Mara had the most absurd measurements at the NBA Combine

Aday Mara’s draft stock continues to rise. The former Michigan star Mara posted some absolutely insane measurements this week at the 2026 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Ill. Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress reports that Mara measured 7-foot-3 barefoot and 260 pounds. Mara also checked in with a wingspan of 7-foot-6 and a standing reach of … The post Aday Mara had the most absurd measurements at the NBA Combine appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ryan Day’s son commits to rival school

The son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day will be playing college football for one of the Buckeyes’ Big Ten rivals. RJ Day, a three-star quarterback recruit from the class of 2027, has committed to Northwestern, he announced Sunday. He also had offers on the table from the likes of Purdue, Syracuse, Cincinnati, and South … The post Ryan Day’s son commits to rival school appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Gary Parrish calls some media reaction to NCAA Tournament expansion ‘hyperbolic’

It’s difficult to reach a consensus on anything in America. However, almost everyone reacted with dismay to the news that the NCAA Tournament will expand to 76 teams in 2027. One of the most popular sporting events will be altered in a way that the majority of fans and the media vehemently oppose. Change is…

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ESPN highlights ‘wild card’ in USC football’s stellar offseason overhaul

USC football has had a taste of success under Lincoln Riley, but in four seasons, the Trojans have yet to field a truly elite team. Sure, the Caleb Williams years were explosive and exciting, but the Riley never had a championship-level defense that could really compete with the likes of Ohio State and now Indiana […] The post ESPN highlights ‘wild card’ in USC football’s stellar offseason overhaul appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mel Kiper is already giddy about Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith’s Julio Jones-like talent

Ohio State football has turned into an NFL factory, with player after player going high up in the NFL Draft each and every year. That was certainly the case in 2026, as Ohio State had four players selected in the top 11 picks of the draft. While the Buckeyes were in many ways in charge […] The post Mel Kiper is already giddy about Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith’s Julio Jones-like talent appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michigan football’s key transfer shares bold take on team’s 2026 DB group

Michigan football continues to build momentum as discussion around its 2026 defensive back group gains traction. The Wolverines’ secondary has drawn strong praise from transfer Chris Bracy, who believes the unit has the potential to dominate the Big Ten this season, as the program looks to reestablish itself defensively and compete for a conference title […] The post Michigan football’s key transfer shares bold take on team’s 2026 DB group appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kevin Clark warns 24-team College Football Playoff ‘would be a disgrace’

ESPN football commentator Kevin Clark is directly calling out college football leadership as the sport moves toward yet another expansion of the College Football Playoff. During an appearance on The Paul Finebaum Show on Monday, Clark made an impassioned plea against the 24-team Playoff, arguing that such a move would “ruin” the regular season and put…

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IP lawyer asserts Big Ten’s ownership claims over Duke-Michigan is ‘fantasy theory’

The Big Ten and Fox Sports are apparently going to war over control of a neutral-site college basketball game next season. Last week, Duke University and Amazon announced a landmark deal that would see three Blue Devils men’s basketball games air exclusively on the company’s Prime Video streaming service. Two of these games — a…

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5-Star DL Says Ohio State is 'No. 1' in Recruiting Battle

The Ohio State Buckeyes have put together an impressive 2027 recruiting class, already landing two five-star players. That includes EDGE David Jacobs and wide receiver Jamier Brown. Now, they're in the mix to land another, with defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou emerging as a top priority for Ryan ...

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National Analyst Gives 800,000 Reasons To Fear Indiana Amid $100M Prediction for Curt Cignetti

Amid reports of the Big Ten revenue share for the 2024-25 season, national analyst RJ Young has issued a stark warning to the traditional powers of college football: Curt Cignetti’s Indiana is no longer a basketball school content with moral victories. Why RJ Young Believes Curt Cignetti’s Indiana Will Hit the $100 Million Revenue Mark […]

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Michigan football gets key in-state commitment from 4-star OT

The Michigan football team continues to collect solid recruits, under first-year head coach Kyle Whittingham. The Wolverines got the pledge of four-star offensive lineman Jakari Lipsey, per Rivals. Lipsey is from Michigan, giving Whittingham a big in-state recruit. “The 6 (foot) 5 300 (pound) OT from Kalamazoo, MI chose the Wolverines over UCLA, LSU, and […] The post Michigan football gets key in-state commitment from 4-star OT appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Big Ten disputes Duke’s Amazon deal for Michigan matchup

The Big Ten believes it owns the media rights to one of Duke’s newly announced games on Amazon Prime Video. Duke recently announced an agreement with Amazon Prime Video to allow the streaming service to air three neutral-site games featuring Duke: against UConn on Nov. 25 in Las Vegas, against Michigan on Dec. 21 in…

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Big Ten generates astronomical $1.37 billion for schools in media revenue

The rich just got a whole lot richer, and in the case of the Big Ten, its schools are now part of the billionaires club. The 2025 season marked the first full season of the Big Ten’s landmark media deals across Fox, NBC, and CBS. And while the SEC may have won the ratings war…

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Dusty May, Michigan Receive Unfortunate News After College Basketball Season

The Michigan Wolverines have been active in the transfer portal following their national championship win. So far, Dusty May and his staff have landed three commitments, including center Moustapha Thiam (Cincinnati Bearcats), forward Jalen Reed (LSU Tigers) and forward J.P. Estrella (Tennessee ...

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Ohio State Loses Recruiting Battle for 4-Star QB Champ Monds

The Ohio State Buckeyes 2027 recruiting class is shaping up to be one of the best in college football. With 11 commitments, they rank second in the Big Ten and fifth in the nation, according to Rivals. They were in a position to make another big splash. Quarterback Champ Monds was set to announce ...

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CBS Sports Backtracks After Using Betting Odds To Cover Impact Of Brendan Sorsby’s Gambling Issue

Earlier this week, we learned Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby had left the team to seek treatment for a gambling addiction. That development was the lastest story to shine a light on the dark side of the widespread legalization of sports betting, and CBS Sports made the tone-deaf decision to use odds to highlight the […] The post CBS Sports Backtracks After Using Betting Odds To Cover Impact Of Brendan Sorsby’s Gambling Issue appeared first on BroBible.

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Luke Fickell offers sobering take on Wisconsin football’s NFL draft drought

Wisconsin football used to be one of the top programs in the Big Ten, consistently making it to Big Ten Championship Games and Rose Bowls during the 2010s. However, the Badgers have struggled with the transition to the NIL era, and have now become a bottom-feeder in recent years. The downturn has happened under head […] The post Luke Fickell offers sobering take on Wisconsin football’s NFL draft drought appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Greg McElroy Names Big Ten QB That Could Outplay Julian Sayin

As a redshirt freshman, quarterback Julian Sayin made an immediate impact for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He faced high expectations, replacing Will Howard, who had led the Buckeyes to a 14-2 record and national championship title the season prior. He lived up to the hype, though, becoming a Heisman ...

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