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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Long-time LSU commit to reportedly visit Alabama this weekend
According to multiple reports, a current LSU football commit is set to visit the Alabama Crimson Tide this weekend. That prospect is wide receiver Kenny Darby, a Louisiana native who has been committed to the in-state Tigers since Nov. 2024. Darby also, according to reports, previously shut his recruitment down earlier this year. Advertisement According to the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings, Darby is currently rated as the nation's No. 155 overall player in the 2026 class, as well as the No. 7 prospect in the state of Louisiana where he attends Airline High School. A four-star prospect, Darby also ranks as the No. 23 overall wide receiver in the class. Darby will now be yet another name to monitor as the Crimson Tide prepare to host a loaded recruiting weekend in Tuscaloosa. Alabama's 2026 recruiting class currently has only five commitments, none of which are wide receivers. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: LSU wide receiver commit Kenny Darby to visit Alabama football
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Current LSU commit to reportedly make final decision between Tigers, Alabama
According to a report from On3's Hayes Fawcett, the Alabama Crimson Tide could be emerging in the recruitment of current LSU Tigers commit Kenny Darby. Per the report, Darby, a long-time LSU commit, will now be making a final decision surrounding his recruitment July 4 where he will choose between the Tigers and Alabama. Advertisement Darby was one-of-multiple prominent prospects who took an official visit to Alabama this weekend, and will also be taking one to LSU on June 21, per the report. Darby is currently considered as the nation's No. 155 overall player in the 2026 class according to the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings, as well as the No. 23 wide receiver nationally. A four-star prospect, Darby is also an in-state prospect for the Tigers who is ranked the No. 7 player in the state of Louisiana out of Airline High School. The four-star wide receiver is currently a LSU commit, one who has been committed to the Tigers since Nov. 2024. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Kenny Darby sets commitment date between Alabama football, LSU Tigers
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Picking Wisconsin's football schedule by NCAA Academic Progress Rate and U.S. News ranking
Picking Wisconsin's football schedule by NCAA Academic Progress Rate and U.S. News ranking The difficulty of Wisconsin's 2025 football schedule is well documented. As we've outlined both before and after spring practice, the slate is by far the Big Ten's toughest and among the most challenging in the entire sport. The team hosts two clear-cut national title contenders in Ohio State and Oregon, plus travels to play another in Alabama. The schedule also includes games against College Football Playoff hopefuls Michigan, Washington and Illinois, and projected top-30 teams in Iowa and Indiana. That all doesn't include Minnesota, which has claimed Paul Bunyan's Axe in three of the last four years. The preseason consensus is that Wisconsin would do extremely well to make a bowl game, let alone return to an eight or nine-win pace. Therefore, it may require more than just an assessment of wins and losses to evaluate the program's progress in what will be year three of the Luke Fickell era. For more on the team's specific outlook, here are our post-spring game-by-game predictions. That is all an on-field assessment of Wisconsin football and its upcoming opponents. Unrelated to football, how does Wisconsin compare to those schools academically? In the last few weeks, we've outlined Wisconsin's place in the Big Ten in both the NCAA's Academic Progress Rate and the latest U.S News & World Report rankings. Those placements: No. 5 (991) and No. 6 (No. 39 nationally), respectively. Now, how do those standings compare to the team's upcoming opponents? In other words, who is the smartest school Wisconsin football plays in 2025? Week 1 vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks Academic Progress Rate: 959 U.S. News Ranking: No. 136 Wisconsin has little trouble besting Miami (OH) academically and shouldn't have much trouble on the football field. The RedHawks are ESPN SP+'s No. 96-ranked team in the sport entering the season. If we were to make picks based solely on APR, U.S. News ranking, or SP+, Wisconsin is 1-0 in every scenario. Week 2 vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Academic Progress Rate: 959 U.S. News Ranking: No. 273 The same blurb from the opener against Miami (OH) can apply to this contest. Wisconsin has a significantly higher standing in APR, U.S. News' ranking and SP+. Week 3 at Alabama Crimson Tide Academic Progress Rate: 998 U.S. News Ranking: No. 171 This is where Wisconsin's schedule begins its significant on-field challenge. Alabama is SP+'s No. 2 team entering the season, trailing another team on the Badgers' schedule. None would be surprised if this becomes the Badgers' first loss of the year. Off the field, while Wisconsin holds a much higher U.S. News ranking than Alabama, it falls short in APR. Get more (Alabama) news, analysis, and opinions on Roll Tide Wire Week 4 vs. Maryland Terrapins Academic Progress Rate: 962 U.S. News Ranking: No. 44 Maryland is part of a large group of schools on Wisconsin's schedule with similar academic rankings. While the Terrapins' latest APR is significantly lower than the Badgers', only five spots separate the two schools' U.S. News ranking. Week 6 at Michigan Wolverines Academic Progress Rate: 996 U.S. News Ranking: No. 21 To spoil the article's title, Michigan is the top-ranked academic school on Wisconsin's 2025 schedule. It ranks just No. 3 in the Big Ten, behind UCLA (No. 15 nationally) and Northwestern (No. 6). This is one of the few matchups where Wisconsin is outperformed in all three categories — APR, U.S. News ranking, and SP+ rating. Get more (Michigan) news, analysis and opinions on Wolverines Wire Week 7 vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Academic Progress Rate: 982 U.S. News Ranking: No. 98 Wisconsin edges Iowa in APR and U.S. News ranking. The on-field matchup is more of a question, especially after the Hawkeyes crushed the Badgers 42-10 last season. This game will go a long way toward deciding Wisconsin's 2025 season. Get more (Iowa) news, analysis and opinions on Hawkeyes Wire Week 8 vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Academic Progress Rate: 1000 U.S. News Ranking: No. 41 No football program in the country has a better APR than Ohio State. Additionally, none are ranked higher in ESPN SP+. Wisconsin only owns a four-spot edge over Ohio State in U.S. News' rankings. Badgers fans hope the on-field matchup is somehow just as close. Get more (Ohio State) news, analysis and opinions on Buckeyes Wire Week 9 at Oregon Ducks Academic Progress Rate: 946 U.S. News Ranking: No. 109 Wisconsin has a prohibitive academic edge over Oregon, besting the football program's APR by 45 points and the school's U.S. News ranking by 72 spots. The same can't be said for the on-field matchup. The Ducks are No. 7 in SP+, fresh off a 13-1 2024 season that included a Big Ten title. Get more (Oregon) news, analysis and opinions on Ducks Wire Week 11 vs. Washington Huskies Academic Progress Rate: 978 U.S. News Ranking: No. 46 Wisconsin closes the season with four must-win games. Washington, which has high expectations entering year two under Jedd Fisch, is one of those critical matchups. Given that Wisconsin edges Washington in both listed academic metrics, the on-field matchup will hopefully follow suit. Get more (Washington) news, analysis and opinions on Huskies Wire Week 12 at Indiana Hoosiers Academic Progress Rate: 982 U.S. News Ranking: No. 73 If games were picked based only on U.S. News ranking, Wisconsin would be 9-1 after its matchup against Indiana. The only loss in that scenario is to Michigan in Week 6. Of course, the word 'football' carries significant weight in the name of the sport, 'college football.' Week 13 vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Academic Progress Rate: 971 U.S. News Ranking: No. 33 Wisconsin dropped behind Illinois in this year's U.S. News Ranking. The program also may be falling behind on the football field, as Bret Bielema's Illini are fresh off a 10-win 2024 season and enter 2025 with expectations of a College Football Playoff breakthrough. Week 14 at Minnesota Golden Gophers Academic Progress Rate: 992 U.S. News Ranking: No. 54 Wisconsin closes with an all-too-familiar matchup. The program barely edges Minnesota in SP+, forecasting yet another coin-flip matchup. Given that Minnesota has won three of the last four in the series, including a 24-7 triumph at Camp Randall Stadium to close 2024, it's reasonable to call this matchup a must-win. In summary, the Badgers would do well if games were decided in the classroom. They beat 10 of their 12 opponents in the latest U.S. News rankings, plus eight of 12 in NCAA APR. We'll now see how the on-field product compares to that projection. 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
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Social media reacts to Alabama's season-ending loss at Oklahoma in Norman Super Regional
The 2025 college softball season for the Alabama Crimson Tide has now officially come to an end. After winning the Tuscaloosa Regional a week ago, Alabama traveled to face four-time defending national champion Oklahoma in the Norman Super Regional this past Friday and Saturday, dropping both games by final scores of 3-0 and 13-2, respectively. Advertisement As a result, Alabama's ends the season with a 40-23 overall record, one that also included a 12-12 mark in SEC play during the regular season. The Crimson Tide also fall just short of a return trip to Oklahoma City for the Women's College World Series. Here are some reactions on social media to the Crimson Tide's sweep at Oklahoma in the Norman Super Regional. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama softball reactions to Norman Super Regional loss vs. Oklahoma
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Alabama golfer in contention entering final round of 2025 PGA Championship
As the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow enters its' final round Sunday, a former Alabama Crimson Tide golf standout is at the forefront. Yes, entering Sunday's final round, Davis Riley is only four shots back of first place, tied for third overall at -7 for the tournament. The leader, Scottie Scheffler, sits at -11 following three rounds of play. Advertisement Chasing his first-ever major championship, Riley's third round at the PGA Championship on Saturday was his best yet, shooting four-under with a 67. This included a phenomenal finish for Riley in which he birdied five of his final 11 holes, as well as posted only one bogey, which came on hole two. In the first-and-second rounds, Riley posted a score of 71 and 68, respectively. Riley will be among the final groups to tee-off Sunday afternoon, set to begin his final round at 2:30 p.m. ET. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Davis Riley tied-third entering final round of 2025 PGA Championship
