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Mississippi State football rumors: Kamario Taylor optimism shines through over 2027 plans

Kamario Taylor was an early-season Heisman Trophy contender for Mississippi State. He led the Bulldogs to a 4-0 start before losing to Alabama. In the game against Alabama, Taylor was injured. He would miss the loss to LSU but return against Oklahoma. Taylor was once again injured against Oklahoma, leaving after just one quarter of […] The post Mississippi State football rumors: Kamario Taylor optimism shines through over 2027 plans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oregon football rumors: Pete Thamel reveals Dante Moore’s plan for rest of season, NFL Draft

It has been a highly disappointing year for the Oregon Ducks. Oregon came into the season expecting to contend for a national championship, but after a third loss of the season, those dreams are likely over. Further, Dante Moore has been injured. Moore suffered a concussion against USC and has not returned to the field. […] The post Oregon football rumors: Pete Thamel reveals Dante Moore’s plan for rest of season, NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“He’s Getting Benched After They Get Smacked by 15”: CFB Fans React as Insider Doubles Down on KJ Lacey First Team Reps Amid QB1 Uncertainty in Texas

After some offensive woes led to back-to-back losses, the Texas Longhorns may be shaking things up as they seek to end their two-game skid. The team will face Ole Miss on Saturday, and a new report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel indicated that Arch Manning took fewer first-team reps this week, while backup KJ Lacey got […]

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‘One of the Worst Contracts in the Sport’ — ESPN Reporter Delivers a Brutal Reality Check on Deion Sanders’ $54M Colorado Deal

Pete Thamel criticized Deion Sanders’ $54 million Colorado deal as mounting losses and a $26.1 million buyout complicate the program’s future.

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Brendan Sorsby’s Gambling Investigation Could Take Massive Turn With Possible FBI Involvement: Report

Brendan Sorsby’s situation could possibly get worse. The Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback is under NCAA investigation for sports gambling. Sorsby transferred to Texas Tech in January this year after two seasons with the Cincinnati Bearcats. Before Cincinnati, Sorsby played for the Indiana Hoosiers in 2022 and 2023. In April 2026, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported […]

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NCAA expected to expand March Madness to 76 teams

The NCAA is in the process of expanding its most lucrative event. Officials are currently working to expand the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s College Basketball Tournaments from 68 teams to 76, which would create more March Madness games. The March Madness expansion plan will be voted on in the coming weeks, ESPN’s Pete […] The post NCAA expected to expand March Madness to 76 teams appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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North Carolina makes unexpected decision on its next head coach

The North Carolina Tar Heels have decided on their new head coach, and it is not a choice many saw coming. The Tar Heels plan to hire former Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone to replace Hubert Davis, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. Malone has most recently served as an NBA analyst for ESPN. Sources: … The post North Carolina makes unexpected decision on its next head coach appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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North Carolina basketball hires Michael Malone as next head coach

As rumors have surrounded the North Carolina basketball program and who the team will pick to be the next head coach, it looks as if they have found the man to do it. With names like Dusty May being linked to the North Carolina basketball opening, the selection is coming recently from the NBA in […] The post North Carolina basketball hires Michael Malone as next head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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