Last Word has already highlighted the best linebackers and best defensive linemen of the Big 12. But it’s time we shift our focus to the secondary. Passing games reign supreme over most of college football in 2025. Having defenders who can lock down pass catchers is a premium for grounding aerial attacks. So, which ball-hawking defender can stake his claim as the best Big 12 … [Read more...] about The Best Big 12 Defensive Back Returning for 2025
Recruiting Spotlight: 2027 QB Teddy Jarrard Talks Penn State Offer
Penn State may have added a major name to its future quarterback board following the program’s Elite Showcase this past weekend. Teddy Jarrard, a 6′-3″, 190-pound quarterback from North Cobb High School in Georgia, left Happy Valley with a scholarship offer in hand after working out for the coaching staff in person. North Cobb (Ga.) Standout Teddy Jarrard Brings Elite Accuracy, … [Read more...] about Recruiting Spotlight: 2027 QB Teddy Jarrard Talks Penn State Offer
How the House v. NCAA Settlement Could Affect Clemson
Last Friday night, District Court Judge Claudia Wilken gave the final approval for the House v. NCAA settlement. The changes as a result of the ruling are to be implemented beginning July 1st, the start of the academic year for most schools. Schools are not obligated to start the new system on that exact date, though. This settlement is historic. It allows student-athletes to … [Read more...] about How the House v. NCAA Settlement Could Affect Clemson
How West Virginia Rebuilt Its Roster in the Face of House
The last year has offered college football—and WVU—fans plenty of changes. As we recently discussed, a federal court just approved the House settlement that allows schools to share revenue directly with players for the first time. Mountaineer Athletic Director Wren Baker made a short statement telling fans that West Virginia would be fully participating in revenue sharing … [Read more...] about How West Virginia Rebuilt Its Roster in the Face of House
Vince Marrow Leaves Kentucky
Top Assistant Leaves For Rival The 2024 Kentucky football season was certainly one to forget. Mark Stoops’ club went 4-8 overall and 1-7 in SEC play. That included a blowout loss to Louisville in the season finale. It was the first loss in the Battle For The Governor’s Cup since 2017. As a result, the Cats missed the postseason for the first time since 2015. Expectations … [Read more...] about Vince Marrow Leaves Kentucky