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Yahoo
23-05-2025
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No. 1 College Football Recruit Sends Clear Message After Declining Georgia
Jackson Cantwell, the nation's No. 1 overall recruit for the Class of 2026, surprised many on Tuesday when he announced his commitment to the University of Miami. In the process, he spurned heavy favorites Georgia and Oregon for what he described as 'the best situation for me to grow and develop, not only on the field as an offensive lineman but as a person'. Advertisement On3's Hayes Fawcett also noted how Cantwell credited head coach Mario Cristobal and offensive line guru Alex Mirabal, whom he called the best developer of offensive linemen in college football, as the driving force behind his decision. Standing at 6-foot-8 in and weighing in around 315 pounds, Cantwell has dominated both the football field and the shot-put circle at Nixa High School in Missouri. In 2024, he set a national sophomore record with a 74.975-ft throw and earned Gatorade Missouri Player of the Year honors in both football and track & field. Rated a five-star by On3, 247Sports, and Rivals, and even carrying On3's highest 'Plus+' designation, Cantwell was the most coveted lineman in the country. Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart.© John David Mercer-Imagn Images Miami, which finished the 2024 season 10-3 under Cristobal, saw its campaign end in heartbreak fashion with a 42-41 loss to No. 18 Iowa State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Advertisement Despite that setback, the Hurricanes climbed as high as No. 4 in the polls during the regular season behind Heisman finalist quarterback Cam Ward. Cantwell's commitment marks a seismic shift in the college football landscape, signaling that Miami is back in the national title conversation. Related: Alabama Football Reacts to Major Announcement on Saturday Related: Syracuse Football Makes Historic Fran Brown Announcement on Monday
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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Iowa State football: Kickoff time set for Aug. 23 season-opener in Dublin vs Kansas State
Iowa State football's season-opener against rival Kansas State at the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland, will officially kick off at 11 a.m. CT/5 p.m. IST on Aug. 23. The game will be held at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin and will be televised on ESPN. Advertisement This will be the first time that the Cyclones and Wildcats will play in a season-opening game. It will also be Iowa State's first football game played outside of the United States. Iowa State leads the Farmageddon rivalry, 54-50-4. The Cyclones won each of the last two meetings, previously defeating Kansas State, 29-21, on Nov. 30 in Ames to clinch the program's first 10-win season. The Cyclones eventually finished the year 11-3 and won the Pop-Tarts Bowl. More: Hines: Iowa State football's word of the offseason is 'toughness' Kansas State is coming off a 9-4 season, which concluded with a 44-41 win over Rutgers in the Rate Bowl. Advertisement The Aer Lingus College Football Classic started in 1988 and has taken various names over the years, including the Croke Park Classic, Emerald Isle Classic and Shamrock Classic. This is the first time that the event will feature two Big 12 teams. Eugene Rapay covers Iowa State athletics for the Des Moines Register. Contact Eugene at erapay@ Follow him on Twitter at @erapay5 . This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Iowa State football vs Kansas State kickoff time set in Dublin
Yahoo
11-05-2025
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University of Miami linebacker involved in car crash that killed 2 kids
Adarius Hayes, a University of Miami linebacker, was involved in a fatal crash that killed a 10-year-old and 4-year-old in Hayes' hometown of Largo, Florida. The crash occurred at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday when it appears a Dodge Durango collided with a Kia Soul while the Soul was making a left turn, according to the Largo Police Department. A police spokeswoman confirmed to NBC News that Hayes was involved in the crash. Two children — 10-year-old Jabari Elijah Solomon and 4-year-old Charlie Herbert Solomon Riveria — were killed in the crash. Police said several others were taken to the hospital with 'serious' injuries. It does not appear that alcohol was a factor in the crash, according to police. 'This is an ongoing and active investigation, and no further information is available for release at this time,' police said. Hayes was also injured in the accident, NBC South Florida reported Sunday. Representatives for the University of Miami's athletics department did not immediately respond to an inquiry about Hayes' condition. The University of Miami's spring semester ended on Wednesday following the last day of final exams. Hayes played in 12 games for the university as a freshman last year and was described as a 'key factor' on special teams on his team profile page. He had four tackles and one interception in his first season. According to his profile, he saw time on the field in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in September. The University of Miami lost by 1 point against Iowa State in a 42-41 nail-biter. Hayes played for Largo High School prior to attending the University of Miami. He was considered a 'four-star prospect' and one of the nation's top-ranked linebackers, Hayes' university profile said. This article was originally published on
NBC News
11-05-2025
- NBC News
University of Miami linebacker involved in car crash that killed 2 kids
Adarius Hayes, a University of Miami linebacker, was involved in a fatal crash that killed a 10-year-old and 4-year-old in Hayes' hometown of Largo, Florida. The crash occurred at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday when it appears a Dodge Durango collided with a Kia Soul while the Soul was making a left turn, according to the Largo Police Department. A police spokeswoman confirmed to NBC News that Hayes was involved in the crash. Two children — 10-year-old Jabari Elijah Solomon and 4-year-old Charlie Herbert Solomon Riveria — were killed in the crash. Police said several others were taken to the hospital with "serious" injuries. It does not appear that alcohol was a factor in the crash, according to police. "This is an ongoing and active investigation, and no further information is available for release at this time," police said. Hayes was also injured in the accident, NBC South Florida reported Sunday. Representatives for the University of Miami's athletics department did not immediately respond to an inquiry about Hayes' condition. The University of Miami's spring semester ended on Wednesday following the last day of final exams. Hayes played in 12 games for the university as a freshman last year and was described as a "key factor" on special teams on his team profile page. He had four tackles and one interception in first season as a freshman on the team. According to his profile, he saw time on the field in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in September. The University of Miami lost by one point against Iowa State in a 42-41 nail - biter game. Hayes played for Largo High School prior to attending the University of Miami. He was considered a "four-star prospect" and one of the nation's top-ranked linebackers, Hayes' university profile said.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
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Wisconsin football transfer lineman, former top in-state recruit signs with Big 12 program
Wisconsin transfer offensive lineman Derek Jensen has signed with Iowa State, according to On3's Pete Nakos. Jensen entered the portal last week after one season with the Badgers. He originally joined the program as a three-star recruit in the class of 2024, ranked as the No. 32 interior offensive lineman and the No. 4 player from the state of Wisconsin. Of note, Jensen was the program's highest in-state signee in the cycle, with the state's No. 1 (OT Garrett Sexton) and No. 3 (RB Corey Smith) recruits choosing Penn State and No. 2 (iOL Nathan Roy) signing with rival Minnesota. Advertisement The Hartland, Wisconsin, native redshirted as a true freshman in 2024. He now transfers to an Iowa State program that went 11-3 in 2024, capped off by a Pop-Tarts Bowl win over Miami. Former Wisconsin transfer Dylan Barrett was a mainstay along the team's offensive line through much of the season. The Cyclones hope that Jensen, who joins the program with four years of eligibility remaining, emerges to have a similar impact. The lineman is one of four Badgers to enter the transfer portal during the spring window, following tight end Tanner Koziol, wide receiver Mark Hamper and wide receiver Quincy Burroughs. Koziol and Jensen have already found landing spots, with Hamper and Burroughs still uncommitted. Wisconsin is looking to bolster its offensive line depth with the recent injury to starting left tackle Kevin Heywood. Jensen was part of a crowded depth group along the line's interior, a position group that is unlikely to be a major transfer focus, given the current vacancy at left tackle. Advertisement For more on Wisconsin's spring transfer movement and where former Badgers end up, bookmark our 2025 spring window tracker. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion This article originally appeared on Badgers Wire: Wisconsin football Derek Jensen transfer portal sign Iowa State
