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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lincoln Riley Shares Exciting Update on 5-Star Freshman QB
Lincoln Riley Shares Exciting Update on 5-Star Freshman QB originally appeared on Athlon Sports. USC Trojans fans have plenty to be excited about when it comes to five-star freshman quarterback Husan Longstreet. The highly touted recruit has made a strong impression during spring practices, and head coach Lincoln Riley is already seeing signs of his potential. Advertisement Longstreet, who flipped to USC from Texas A&M, has been adjusting quickly to Riley's offensive system. His ability to process information, make quick decisions, and showcase his athleticism has stood out in early workouts. Riley praised Longstreet's dedication, emphasizing how much he loves the game, according to College Football insider Pete Nakos. 'It's fun to coach guys who're just a football guy,' Riley said. 'Husan doesn't have a million other interests off the field, he loves ball.' Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley.© Kirby Lee-Imagn Images That passion has translated into noticeable progress on the field. Longstreet has been working closely with USC's coaching staff to refine his mechanics and improve his command of the offense. Quarterbacks coach Luke Huard noted that Longstreet has embraced the challenge, showing a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn. Advertisement During his senior season at Centennial High School, Longstreet threw for 1,641 yards and 19 touchdowns, adding 494 rushing yards and six scores on the ground. His dual-threat ability makes him a dangerous weapon, and USC fans are eager to see how he develops under Riley's guidance. While Jayden Maiava is expected to be the Trojans' starter this season, Longstreet's rapid improvement has sparked conversations about his future role. If he continues to progress at this rate, he could be a major factor in USC's offense sooner rather than later. Related: Lincoln Riley Provides Major Update on 5-Star Husan Longstreet This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Judge approves NCAA House settlement, changing the landscape of collegiate athletics
Very late on Friday afternoon, we got a massive end-of-the week news dump when a judge officially approved a settlement in the NCAA v. House case. With the ruling, the landscape of college athletics will soon look very different than it has prior. The goal of the settlement is to provide structure to the NIL landscape in college football, which is currently effectively a free-for-all. Following the ruling, On3 discussed some of the ramifications of the ruling. 'Since the NCAA was founded in 1906, institutions have never directly paid athletes, On3's Pete Nakos wrote. 'That will now change with the settlement ushering in the revenue-sharing era of college sports. Beginning July 1, schools will be able to share $20.5 million with athletes, with football expected to receive 75%, followed by men's basketball (15%), women's basketball (5%) and the remainder of sports (5%). The amount shared in revenue will increase annually. Advertisement 'Power Four football programs will have roughly $13 to $16 million to spend on rosters for the 2025 season. Many schools have front-loaded contracts ahead of the settlement's approval, taking advantage of contracts not being vetted by the newly formed NIL clearinghouse . . . ' . . . The settlement also imposes new restrictions on college sports. An NIL clearinghouse will be established, titled 'NIL Go' and run through Deloitte. All third-party NIL deals of $600 or more must be approved by the clearinghouse. If not approved, the settlement says a new third-party arbiter could deem athletes ineligible or result in a school being fined. In a gathering at the ACC spring meetings last week, Deloitte officials reportedly shared that 70% of past deals from NIL collectives would have been denied, while 90% of past deals from public companies would have been approved.' It remains to be seen exactly how the new rules will affect USC specifically. Given the Trojans' recent hire of Chad Bowden and the subsequent revamping of their recruiting operation, USC seemingly has the right people in place to bring the program into college football's new era. This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: NCAA House settlement approved, as college sports braces for impact
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Report: Wisconsin football 2025 opponent loses top offensive weapon to significant injury
Report: Wisconsin football 2025 opponent loses top offensive weapon to significant injury Wisconsin football may face a less-than-full-strength Oregon Ducks team when the two meet in Eugene, Oregon, on Oct. 25, 2025. That is the current sentiment after On3's Pete Nakos reported on Friday that Ducks standout wide receiver Evan Stewart suffered a torn patellar tendon during practice and will miss anywhere between three and 12 months. Many others have since confirmed the news, with varying levels of specifics. ESPN's Pete Thamel said that Stewart "suffered a knee injury that's expected to impact his availability for the 2025 season," while 247Sports' Matt Zenitz only reported that the injury is "feared to be significant." While the Badgers and Ducks do not meet until Week 9 of the 2025 season (4 1/2 months from the time of the report), Stewart's status for that matchup appears already in doubt. The 5-foot-11 wideout played a significant role on the Ducks in 2024, catching 48 passes for 613 receiving yards and five touchdowns. Those totals were each second-most among Oregon wide receivers, trailing only second-team All-Big Ten WR Tez Johnson. With Johnson off to the NFL, Stewart was a popular breakout pick entering 2025. The status of this injury will obviously dictate whether that comes to fruition. The rising senior originally began his career at Texas A&M, which he joined as a five-star recruit and the No. 11 overall player in the class of 2022. He appeared in 18 games over two seasons with the Aggies, catching a combined 91 passes for 1,163 receiving yards and six scores. The 2025 Oregon Ducks will look far different from the team that narrowly edged Wisconsin in Week 12 of last season. The team returns just 43% (No. 104 nationally) of its production, with most of its top contributors gone to the NFL. However, it still ranks among the top teams in the Big Ten and the entire sport, per both ESPN SP+ and its Football Power Index. Wisconsin is in a similar situation, though for a different reason. Luke Fickell overhauled the program's offense this offseason, hiring coordinator Jeff Grimes and adding Maryland transfer quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. Unfortunately, like Oregon, Wisconsin saw its season outlook change due to an offseason injury, as starting left tackle Kevin Heywood suffered a season-ending ACL injury during spring practice. With or without Stewart on the field, the Badgers are likely to be a significant underdog when they visit the Ducks. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Miami catches attention with shocking $2M NIL offer for high school recruit
In the high-stakes world of college football recruiting, money talks—and Miami is making sure it's heard loud and clear. According to a report from On3's Pete Nakos, the Hurricanes have allegedly offered five-star offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell a first-year NIL package worth a staggering $2 million. That figure has sent shockwaves through recruiting circles. While programs like Georgia and Oregon remain firmly in the mix, Miami's aggressive approach may have just changed the game. Advertisement Cantwell, ranked as the No. 1 offensive tackle in the 2025 class by multiple outlets, has become one of the most coveted names in the country. At 6-foot-8 and 300 pounds, his rare combination of power, size, and mobility has drawn comparisons to top NFL prospects. The Hurricanes, led by head coach Mario Cristobal, are banking on more than just promises of playing time. Their NIL war chest appears loaded, especially after recently luring former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck to Coral Gables with a lucrative deal believed to be worth $4 million. If Cantwell joins Beck, Miami could be investing $6 million in two cornerstone offensive players for 2025 alone. Meanwhile, Georgia's pitch focuses more on NFL development and national title contention than money. The Bulldogs recently secured a commitment from five-star quarterback Jared Curtis, a move that could influence Cantwell—especially given their reported conversations about teaming up in college. Oregon remains a wildcard. While their NIL figures haven't leaked, Cantwell's recent visit during the Ducks' spring game included time with alumni like Jackson Powers-Johnson and Josh Conerly Jr., both now in the NFL. Advertisement Cantwell will make his final official visit to Georgia over Mother's Day weekend before announcing his decision on May 13. If he follows the money, Miami could soon land a game-changing recruit—and shake up the college football landscape. Related: Trump turns heads with announcement to lead college sports commission Related: Utah QB Cam Rising makes major announcement about his future
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ohio State's College Football Transfer Portal Plans Revealed
The Ohio State Buckeyes landed the fourth-best recruiting class in the 2025 cycle according to 247 Sports. But the Buckeyes weren't able to restock their defensive line with as much talent as they had when they won the national championship last season. For that reason, On3's Pete Nakos predicted Sunday that head coach Ryan Day and the Buckeyes will focus on defensive line in the college football transfer portal this spring. Advertisement "The Buckeyes are only months removed from the national title, however, they are expected to be buyers in the defensive line market in April," Nakos wrote. "Ohio State lost defensive tackle Hero Kanu and EDGE Mitchell Melton to the portal, plus roster attrition with the NFL draft and graduation. "Ryan Day was not able to restock the talent pool following the national championship, and he is expected to heavily prioritize the defensive line, specifically the tackle position, in the coming weeks." Ohio State Buckeyes football head coach Ryan Day© Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images In addition to Kanu and Melton, the Buckeyes lost defensive linemen Tyleik Williams, Jack Sawyer and Ty Hamilton to the NFL Draft this offseason. Advertisement The 2025 NFL Draft big board from ESPN ranked all three players in the top 130 prospects in the class. Scarlet & Game's Ryan Stano agreed that the biggest need for Ohio State in the transfer portal is the defensive line. "One area of concern following the Spring Game was the defensive line," Stano wrote. "The starting defensive line was not able to get pressure at all on the starting offensive line. The Buckeyes have to replace their entire starting defensive line, and that might be more of an issue than they thought." According to 247 Sports, Ohio State signed three defensive linemen, one of which was a four-star recruit, in the 2025 recruiting class. The program also signed two four-star edge rushers. Related: Coveted Star Sends Message on Ohio State Football
