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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Sport
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USA TODAY Sports' re-rank of all 136 FBS college football teams has Clemson near No. 1
The Clemson Tigers sure look poised for a big year ahead in 2025. While kickoff for the 2025 college football season is still over three months away, the hype and buzz around the Clemson program has been building for months. Advertisement The Tigers' spring game did nothing to dampen those spirits, with transfer receiver Tristan Smith, running back Gideon Davidson and transfer linebacker Jeremiah Alexander all having impressive showings in the annual Orange and White Game. Smith caught five passes for 137 yards, the highlight being a 73-yard touchdown against cornerback Corian Gipson. Davidson rushed for 31 yards and went for 43 yards receiving out of the backfield. Alexander notched seven tackles (four solo). With quarterback Cade Klubnik taking a gargantuan step forward in 2024 (3,639 yards, 36 touchdowns) and showing off the tools that made him a 5-star recruit out of Austin, Texas, plus a defensive line that returns projected top NFL draft picks T.J. Parker and Peter Woods from a team that won 10 games and the ACC title, Clemson has the talent to make a deep run in the College Football Playoff. On Monday, USA TODAY Sports' Paul Myerberg re-ranked all 136 teams that will compete at the FBS level in 2025 following the conclusion of spring practices across the country. Clemson was ranked No. 2 behind the Texas Longhorns and first-year starting quarterback Arch Manning. Advertisement Dabo Swinney's team ranked ahead of Penn State at No. 3, the Georgia Bulldogs at No. 4, and Notre Dame at No. 5. Clemson's season-opening opponent, the LSU Tigers, were ranked No. 6. Behind Clemson, the highest ACC team in Myerberg's re-rank were the Miami Hurricanes at No. 9. Jeff Brohm's Louisville Cardinals cracked the top 25 at No. 16. Further down Myerberg's rankings, Florida State was at No. 50 after the Seminoles' ugly 2-10 campaign last season, and South Carolina placed just outside the top 25 at No. 27. Earlier this spring, Myerberg said of Clemson: "Klubnik and the defending ACC champions will be expected to repeat in 2025 and go deeper into the playoff. The offense could have issues at RB after projected starter Jay Haynes tore his ACL in the ACC title game, though freshmen David Eziomume and Gideon Davidson looked good in the spring. Defensively, expect Clemson to rebound under new coordinator Tom Allen after falling to ninth in the ACC in yards allowed per play this past season. The pieces are in place for a run at the national title." Clemson hosts LSU and Garrett Nussmeier in a battle of early Heisman Trophy favorites Aug. 30 at Memorial Stadium. Advertisement Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions. This article originally appeared on Clemson Wire: Clemson football just misses top spot in expert's post-spring rankings
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Is Tennessee Vols football spring game on TV? Where to stream, follow Orange and White Game
This story has been updated with new information. Tennessee football closes spring practice with the Orange and White spring game on Saturday, April 12 at Neyland Stadium. Nico Iamaleava's sudden departure after a reported NIL re-negotiation has cast a shadow over the end of spring football. The Vols' starting quarterback last season will enter the transfer portal when the spring window opens on April 16. Advertisement Without Iamaleava, the focus will be on young quarterbacks Jake Merklinger and George MacIntyre in Josh Heupel's offensive system. The spring game will not be televised or streamed on any broadcast platform, so only the fans inside the limited-capacity Neyland Stadium (down to 45,000 due to renovations) will get to see an early view of the 2025 Vols. Is Tennessee Vols football spring game on TV? Where to watch, stream Tennessee spring game TV Channel: None Live stream: None (The Vol Network will have a live radio broadcast of the event across its network of affiliates.) Tennessee football's spring game will not be televised or streamed live on any platform. The only live broadcast will be via the Vol Network on the radio across its affiliates, where the new football broadcasting team of Mike Keith, Ramon Foster, Jayson Swain and Brent Hubbs will debut. Tennessee Vols football spring game time today Date: Saturday, April 12 Start time: 2 p.m. Advertisement Tennessee football's spring game is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee Vols football schedule 2025 Aug. 30: vs. Syracuse in Atlanta Sept. 6: ETSU Sept. 13: Georgia Sept. 20: UAB Sept. 27: at Mississippi State Oct. 4: OPEN DATE Oct. 11: Arkansas Oct. 18: at Alabama Oct. 25: at Kentucky Nov. 1: Oklahoma Nov. 8: OPEN DATE Nov. 15: New Mexico State Nov. 22: at Florida Nov. 29: Vanderbilt Dec. 6: SEC Championship Game in Atlanta This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Is Tennessee Vols football spring game on TV? Where to watch, stream Orange and White Game
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Automotive
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Rod Run, Rossini Fest & construction impacting East Tennessee roads: What to know
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — From Rod Run to Rossini Fest, several events are impacting East Tennessee drivers on top of ongoing construction across the region. 6 News anchor Bo Williams is breaking down what to know before hitting the roads this weekend. The 2025 Spring Rod Run began on April 10 and will run through April 13. The Pigeon Forge Police Department is urged to prepare for heavy traffic congestion. The show is at the LeConte Center, however, traffic will spill over to primary, secondary, and tertiary roads. The Old Mill Bridge closure is also impacting traffic as Old Mill Avenue cannot be used to get to and/from the Parkway. What's happening this weekend? Multiple events coming to East Tennessee In Knoxville, the Rossini Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday. The event covers downtown with stages on Market Square, Union Avenue, Church Street and Clinch Avenue. The Orange and White Game is also set for Saturday at Neyland Stadium. The Tennessee Department of Transportation has issued its weekly construction report for April 11 through April 16, detailing ongoing and upcoming construction activities. This report includes information about lane closures and road work across 24 East Tennessee counties. TDOT-Weekly-Construction-Report-4-10-25-to-4-16-25Download In addition, the Knoxville Smokies' first game at Covenant Health Park is set for Tuesday. As a result, temporary road closures are expected around the stadium as they prepare for Opening Day. The city will also conduct a practice run for gameday traffic and parking protocols on Friday during an event for season ticketholders. Find live traffic conditions: TDOT Smartway Map If you have any specific questions about road work in your area, email bwilliams@ 6 News takes a look at upcoming road work and traffic conditions from the 6 News Alert Desk on Friday afternoons. Stay up to date with the latest road work updates here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Nico Iamaleava seeks new NIL deal as Tennessee QB ahead of transfer portal
Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava is negotiating a new multimillion-dollar NIL deal just ahead of the transfer portal opening on April 16, according to a report Thursday. It creates a tense situation for the Vols, who finish spring practice with their Orange and White Game on Saturday (2 p.m. ET) at Neyland Stadium. Advertisement reported that Iamaleava and the NIL collective that pays him on behalf of Tennessee are trying to hammer out a deal this week. He signed a blockbuster NIL contract in 2022, which reportedly paid him more than $2 million per year. Iamaleava's next media appearance is expected after the spring game. Iamaleava's father did not immediately respond to a Knox News request for comment. Spyre Sports Group, the NIL collective that pays Iamaleava, also did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Here's what Nico Iamaleava has done so far For Tennessee fans, it's a frustrating twist in the Vols' two-year marriage to Iamaleava that began with a blockbuster NIL deal, survived an NCAA investigation and has featured only one season of starting work so far. Advertisement Iamaleava, the five-star recruiting gem, took a redshirt in 2023 and started in 2024. He has played 18 games with 14 starts for the Vols. He has completed 241 of 379 passes for 2,930 yards, 21 touchdowns and five interceptions. And he has rushed for 435 yards and six TDs, although three of those scores were in his first start as the Citrus Bowl MVP following the 2023 season. Iamaleava passed for 2,616 yards, 19 TDs and five interceptions in 2024. He improved late in the season and led UT to a 10-3 record and its first appearance in the College Football Playoff. Who are Tennessee's other quarterbacks? Tennessee has two other scholarship quarterbacks on the roster. Advertisement Jake Merklinger, a former four-star recruit, passed for 48 yards in two games as a freshman in 2024. He was the No. 11 quarterback in the 2024 class, according to 247Sports Composite rankings. George MacIntyre, a four-star recruit, signed with UT in the 2025 class. He arrived on campus last week as an early enrollee. The former Brentwood Academy standout was ranked the No. 9 quarterback in the 2025 class. Adam Sparks is the Tennessee football beat reporter. Email X, formerly known as Twitter@AdamSparks. Support strong local journalism by subscribing at Get the latest news and insight on SEC football by subscribing to the SEC Unfiltered newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox. This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Tennessee football QB Nico Iamaleava seeks new NIL deal | Report
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Automotive
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What's happening this weekend? Multiple events coming to East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The people of East Tennessee will have a lot of options for how to spend their weekend from upcoming events like the Rossini Festival, to Pigeon Forge's Rod Run, to the Orange and White Game. This incredible celebration of East Tennessee's music, food and art will hit the streets of Knoxville this weekend. Stop by the four outdoor stages to see all kinds of performances from music to dance. Plus, take your kids to the Y FunZone. The event is held by Knoxville Opera. Learn more on their website. Headed to Covenant Health Park? Here's where you can park Automotive enthusiasts will visit the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge this weekend to show off classic cars. The event is so popular, the Pigeon Forge Police Department even had to warn event goers about the traffic. Find out more online. This intrasquad scrimmage is the first chance for University of Tennessee fans to see the new recruits in action. Due to construction, only 45,000 seats are available. Also, stop by the party in Vol Village beginning at 10:30 a.m. Buy tickets on their website. Augusta Quarry expected to reopen in early summer as renovations nearly complete There's so much more! See the Dogwood Arts Trails and Gardens throughout April and check out our community calendar. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
