3 months ago

Report: Travis Johansen Gets a 3-Year Deal After Landing Rutgers DC Job

South Dakota head coach Travis Johansen is set to become Rutgers’ defensive coordinator, per Pete Thamel. Johansen led a Top 5 defense in 2024 before being promoted to head coach. He informed his team he’s leaving for Rutgers and has agreed to a three-year deal, expected to be finalized shortly, marking a major move for the Scarlet Knights’ staff.

By Shubham Bhargav

3 months ago

Deion Sanders Says San Francisco “Validated” His Legacy

Deion Sanders reflected on his time in San Francisco, crediting the city for launching his championship legacy. “It birthed me my first Super Bowl and validated me,” Sanders said. He also defended Barry Bonds, calling him “the greatest baseball player” and saying it’s “a travesty” how he’s treated, noting Bonds won three MVPs “before you even accused him of anything.”

By Shubham Bhargav

3 months ago

“I Read the TB12 Book”: Fernando Mendoza Details His Learnings From Tom Brady

“I was always big on preparation because, like Tom, I’m not the biggest, I’m not the fastest, I’m not the strongest. But the edge is in the intellect and preparation,” he said. Mendoza is projected to join the Raiders, where Brady is a minority owner, as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Brady also attended the CFP Final to watch Mendoza.

By Nidheesh Kumar

3 months ago

North Dakota State In Serious Talks To Join Mountain West Football

North Dakota State is in “serious dialogue” with the Mountain West Conference about joining as a football-only member, sources tell Dellenger. A deal could be finalized soon to allow the FCS powerhouse to make the leap to FBS and compete in the Mountain West as early as 2026. NDSU has dominated FCS with multiple national championships.

By Shubham Bhargav

3 months ago

Rutgers Targets South Dakota HC Travis Johansen for DC Role

Sources say South Dakota head coach Travis Johansen has emerged as the target of Rutgers’ defensive coordinator search. Johansen is a veteran coordinator who led a top-five defense at South Dakota in 2024 before being promoted to head coach. Rutgers continues evaluating candidates as it looks to fill the defensive coordinator vacancy.

By Sauvik Banerjee

3 months ago

Stanford Hires Former NFL DC Kris Richard

Stanford has finalized the hiring of Kris Richard as its new DC, a source told CBS Sports. Richard brings extensive NFL experience, having previously served as defensive coordinator for the Seahawks. He has also coached secondaries and coordinated the defensive pass game for the Cowboys, Saints, and Jaguars, adding a strong pro pedigree to Stanford’s defensive staff.

By Shubham Bhargav

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