NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… GAINESVILLE — New Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo’s first high school start was a four-interception flop following an offseason of build-up. “Everyone was like, ‘I don’t know about this guy?’” his former coach Jon Richt said, recalling fan sentiment. Rather than getting rattled, Philo went to work. The 16-year-old watched film, corrected his mistakes and threw five touchdowns the …
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NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Each day has been bringing a fresh round of transfers into UConn’s football program, the number of incoming now pushing 40 players. Many have followed new coach Jason Candle from Toledo to Connecticut, and many have come from the usual circumstances, from power conference schools where they did not get much playing time, or from mid-majors, now looking to prove themselves in what is becoming a …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In June 2021, at the University of Alabama’s football camp in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Alex Mortensen was struck by the fluid form and accurate arm of a quarterback he didn’t know. As an Alabama offensive analyst, Mortensen studied plenty of top high school arms — many, in fact, were invitees to this very camp. But who was this kid? “I remember thinking, ‘Is this my …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 16—MORGANTOWN — The best in West Virginia has chosen to stay in West Virginia. Princeton High School athlete Brad Mossor announced he has committed to the Mountaineers on social media. He received an offer just an hour before his decision. Mossor played wide receiver and then converted over to running back later in his senior season. He reeled in 93 passes for 1, 508 yards and 13 …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 16—MORGANTOWN — It’s a big day for West Virginia in the transfer portal. Oregon pass rusher Tobi Haastrup has reportedly committed to the Mountaineers, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3. Haastrup is the fourth commitment for WVU on Friday, and the third transfer. He’s the second former 4-star to commit on the day, joining LSU corner Jacob Bradford. Haastrup didn’t play last year as a true …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The proliferation of transfers and their success at new programs has made college football pundits wonder if high school recruiting is becoming unimportant when building rosters. But Miami and Indiana, the two participants in Monday’s College Football Playoff national championship, show that blending high school recruiting with key transfer additions is likely the best path to constructing a …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… In June 2021, at the University of Alabama’s football camp in Tuscaloosa, Alex Mortensen was struck by the fluid form and accurate arm of a quarterback he didn’t know. As an Alabama offensive analyst, Mortensen studied plenty of top high-school arms — many, in fact, were invitees to this very camp. But who was this kid? “I remember thinking, ‘Is this my imagination? This guy’s really good,’” …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 15—A little over 17 years ago, the Dayton Daily News asked 2004 Piqua High School graduate Bryant Haines, then a senior linebacker at Ball State, “What makes you tick?” “I’m happy-go-lucky,” Haines said. “I like to hang with my friends. I’m a jokester, but not on the field. My team needs me to be a leader. I’m a student of the game. I like to watch it, and I plan to coach it someday. I …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 15—A little over 17 years ago, the Dayton Daily News asked 2004 Piqua High School graduate Bryant Haines, then a senior linebacker at Ball State, “What makes you tick?” “I’m happy-go-lucky,” Haines said. “I like to hang with my friends. I’m a jokester, but not on the field. My team needs me to be a leader. I’m a student of the game. I like to watch it, and I plan to coach it someday. I …
NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 15—A little over 17 years ago, the Dayton Daily News asked 2004 Piqua High School graduate Bryant Haines, then a senior linebacker at Ball State, “What makes you tick?” “I’m happy-go-lucky,” Haines said. “I like to hang with my friends. I’m a jokester, but not on the field. My team needs me to be a leader. I’m a student of the game. I like to watch it, and I plan to coach it someday. I …