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West Virginia AD Praises Pat McAfee's Impact on Mountaineers

Wren Baker praised Pat McAfee for his unwavering commitment to West Virginia Mountaineers, saying his impact extends far beyond financial support. Baker highlighted McAfee's national platform, passionate advocacy and reported $1 million donation to the Country Roads Trust NIL collective, calling his continued investment and promotion of the university invaluable to the Mountaineers' athletic program.

By Sauvik Banerjee

Four-Star QB Kingston Preyear Narrows Recruitment to Alabama, Florida and Vanderbilt

Four-star quarterback Kingston Preyear announced to Rivals that he's down to Alabama, Florida and Vanderbilt ahead of his July 10 commitment date. The 6-foot-4, 200-pound signal-caller from Benjamin Russell High School in Alabama is ranked as the No. 4 quarterback and No. 56 overall player in the 2028 Rivals Industry Rankings, making him one of the nation's top uncommitted prospects in the class.

By Samnur Reza

about 15 hours ago

Michigan Becomes Only School Represented in 2026 NFL, NBA and NHL Drafts

Michigan became the only school with players selected in the 2026 NFL, NBA, and NHL Drafts. The Wolverines produced six NFL draft picks, while Yaxel Lendeborg went 11th overall to the Warriors in the NBA Draft. Adam Valentini's selection by the Utah Mammoth completed the three-sport achievement. Michigan's NFL selections included two linebackers, a tight end, a fullback, an edge rusher, and a defensive tackle.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 16 hours ago

CBS Sports Names Six Heisman Trophy Dark Horses

CBS Sports identified 6 dark-horse candidates for the Heisman Trophy, highlighting BYU's Bear Bachmeier, Auburn's Byrum Brown, SMU's Kevin Jennings, Alabama's Keelon Russell, South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers and Miami receiver Malachi Toney. The outlet noted Travis Hunter, Fernando Mendoza entered Heisman seasons as unexpected contenders, proving surprise winners are common.

By Shubham Bhargav

about 19 hours ago

Alabama Lands 4-Star WR Osani Gayles Over Stanford, Washington

Alabama added another elite prospect as 4-star WR Osani Gayles committed over Stanford and Washington during Nike’s The Opening. The IMG Academy standout is a consensus top-50 recruit and the No. 7 WR in the 2027 class. Gayles previously starred at St. Mary’s in California, recording 1,071 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns before transferring to IMG Academy.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 20 hours ago

Clemson Beats Georgia for Four-Star Safety Jayden Aparicio-Bailey

Clemson added another prized defender to its 2027 recruiting class as Aparicio-Bailey committed over Georgia, Alabama, Auburn and South Carolina. Dabo Swinney's staff secured the talented defensive back after official visits to Clemson and Auburn, while Georgia hosted him in June. The commitment gives the Tigers another significant recruiting victory over an SEC heavyweight.