Category: football

Alabama State’s Dylan Djete invited to CFL combine

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Alabama State wide receiver Dylan Djete has accepted an invitation to the CFL.  The Quebec native began his collegiate career at Wofford. Following his freshman campaign, in which he caught 27 passes for 431 yards and a touchdown, Djete was also named to the Southern Conference All-Freshman Team.  In his 3 seasons at Wofford, Djete appeared in 31 games, catching 59 passes for 772 yards and 4 touchdowns. This season with Alabama State, Djete was the Hornets’ third leading receiver, recording 28 receptions for 422 yards and 4 touchdowns.  The 2026 CFL Combine will…

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Tennessee State Football News: Richard Dent named as Special Advisor to Reggie Barlow

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Courtesy of Nick Guerriero, Assistant AD – Communications & Broadcasting NASHVILLE — Tennessee State University football announced the addition of NFL Hall of Famer and TSU legend Richard Dent as Special Advisor to Head Coach Reggie Barlow. “When I was blessed to take this job, I quickly learned just how rich the legacy of Tennessee State football truly is, and there’s no name that represents that legacy more than Richard Dent,” Barlow said. “From the beginning, one of my goals was to reconnect our former greats with this program and make sure…

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From the SWAC to the SEC: former AAMU lineman signs with Georgia 

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Former Alabama A&M offensive lineman TyQuez Richardson has committed to Georgia. The Atlanta native started in all 12 games for the Bulldogs in 2025.  Coming out of Mays High School, the 6-5 330-pound Richardson chose Alabama A&M over Colorado, which had made an offer for his services. Richardson returns to his home state, the Bulldogs as part of the 53rd-ranked transfer class in the nation, according to On3’s 2026 College Football Team Transfer Portal Rankings. 

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Willie Simmons inks extension with FIU

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According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, Willie Simmons and FIU have agreed to terms on a new contract.  The new deal includes a raise for Simmons, whose current four-year deal pays him $750,000 per year, upgrades to the assistant salary pool, and the school’s revenue-sharing commitment.  Coach Simmons just wrapped up his first season at FIU. He led the Panthers to a 7-5 overall mark and 5-3 within the confines of Conference USA play. Coach Simmons has never had a losing season as a head coach, posting winning marks…

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Week 14 MAC Football Preview

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Courtesy of Jeremy Guy, Associate Commissioner of Communications, Mid-American Conference Week 14 Football Release: tinyurl.com/yrp3w7xzWeek 14 MAC Head Coaches Press Conferences: tinyurl.com/mr33avay MAC Championship Tiebreaker Scenarios:https://bit.ly/48z2tuLMAC Football Plays of the Week: tinyurl.com/mwtktucr MAC Football Game Recaps (Video): tinyurl.com/578sjzek Week 13 Players of the Week: tinyurl.com/bdz9umzh Upcoming ScheduleTuesday, November 25*Bowling Green at UMass, 4:30 PM ET (ESPNU | Live Stats)*Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan, 7:30 PM ET(ESPN2 | Live Stats) Friday, November 28*Ohio at Buffalo, 12 PM ET (ESPNU | Live Stats)*Kent State at Northern Illinois, 12 PM ET (CBSSN | Live Stats) Saturday, November 29*Toledo at Central Michigan, 12 PM ET (ESPN+ | Live Stats)*Ball State at Miami, 12 PM ET (CBSSN | Live Stats) *Conference game Two-Minute Drill• Western Michigan scored…

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Tom Brady Names His Sports G.O.A.T.s and Leaves Out LeBron James

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Tom Brady is universally recognized as one of, if not the greatest football players to ever strap on a helmet. He was recently asked who the athletes were that were on his Mount Rushmore and here is what Brady had to say:  “Michael Jordan was my childhood idol; he was unbelievable. I loved Kobe Bryant, I still love Kobe Bryant. Tiger [Woods], his competitiveness, what Rory McIlroy has done, I love that. Shohei Ohtani, what he’s done has been unbelievable. Barry Bonds- he went to my high school, I was…

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Shadeur Sanders drafted by Browns in 5th round

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Courtesy of Mike Florio Cleveland now has five QBs on the depth chart. This time, it wasn’t a prank call. Even if Shedeur Sanders might have thought it was. The Browns, after drafting quarterback Dillon Gabriel in round three, have drafted Sanders in round five. His protracted slide ends at pick No. 144. And the Browns now have FIVE quarterbacks on the depth chart: Sanders, Gabriel, Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Deshaun Watson. Can we get the Browns on Hard Knocks, please? The Browns presumably have a strategy. After all,…

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Lawrence Taylor says no to #56 being worn by Abdul Carter

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Lawrence Taylor wants newly drafted New York Giants pass rusher Abdul Carter to create his own legacy, one that won’t include wearing the No. 56 that Taylor made famous during his legendary career. Taylor told ESPN that the two spoke Saturday morning, two days after Carter was the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft out of Penn State. It came after Carter reached out to Taylor through intermediaries about potentially wearing Taylor’s retired number. Taylor respectfully declined through intermediaries. Taylor’s longtime agent, Mark Lepselter, and Carter’s agent, Drew…

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Eddie George accepts head coach position at Bowling Green

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Courtesy of Nick Guerriero, Assistant AD, Media Relations, Tennessee State University Tennessee State University Head Football Coach Eddie George has accepted a new head coaching position with Bowling Green State University. During his four-year tenure, Coach George made a tremendous impact in helping to rebuild, reshape, and restore Tennessee State Football to national prominence. Last season the Heisman winner led the Tigers to their best record in years, finishing 9-4 overall and 6-2 in the conference.  “On behalf of Tennessee State University, I wish Coach Eddie George and his family the best…

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Eagles will visit White House

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image via Delaware Online Courtesy of Frank Schwab, yahoo sports Jalen Hurts hadn’t even taken off his eye black, and still had his Super Bowl championship hat and T-shirt on after the Philadelphia Eagles had won the NFL championship, when he was asked by a reporter if the Eagles planned to visit the White House. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie was asked before the game even happened about the White House visit. Hurts and Lurie didn’t answer the question head on, but it’s one that will be asked of all championship…

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