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06-08-2025
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Texas A&M freshman 5-star WR is looking healthy in latest video
Texas A&M's 2025 wide receiver rotation is built on speed and quickness, which should result in consistent separation in coverage after head coach Mike Elko and his staff landed KC Concepcion (NC State), Mario Craver (Mississippi State), and Jonah Wilson (Houston) from the transfer portal, while 2025 signees TK Norman, Kelshaun Johnson and five-star Jerome Myles represent the future rotation. However, after missing a majority of his senior high school season in Draper, Utah due to a knee injury, Jerome Myles is back and 100% healthy with an eye on contributing at a high level during the 2025 season, bringing his notable size at 6'2" and 220 pounds and speed that fits what Elko and OC Collin Klein are looking for to fill the void left by junior Noah Thomas, who transferred to Georgia this offseason. While many worried that health would be an issue after Myles was the last signee from the 2025 class to make it to campus, that is now in the rearview mirror, meaning getting up to speed with the rest of the wide receiver rotation is key to make an instant impact this fall. In a new video from Myles' Instagram, courtesy of On3/Rivals recruiting insider Jaxson Callaway, the Utah native is already looking the part before fall camp officially begins next week. For someone coming off an ACL injury, Myles is looking like a player with a chance to crack the starting lineup, but will more than likely be the No. 4 option for starting quarterback Marcel Reed once he gets acclimated to the speed of college offenses. Either way, this is a great sign for the Aggies, who know that no matter how long it takes, Jerome Myles is destined for stardom. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty. This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Texas A&M freshman WR Jerome Myles is looking healthy in latest video
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02-08-2025
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Blake Shapen: Mississippi State football's wide receivers are more talented in 2025
Blake Shapen said he believes Mississippi State football's wide receivers are more talented this season than 2024.
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16-07-2025
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Thomas Castellanos Walks Back Alabama Trash Talk After Being Confronted by Star WR
Thomas Castellanos Walks Back Alabama Trash Talk After Being Confronted by Star WR originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Florida State Seminoles and Alabama Crimson Tide last played each other in 2017, with Nick Saban earning a 24-7 victory. Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos threw shade at Alabama by stating that Saban was not around to save them anymore. Castellanos joked around with Crimson Tide wideout Isaiah Horton at a workout, but the Alabama star was not phased. "Oh, you play with Bama? Castellanos joked. "Listen, y'all boys gonna see." It did not take long for Castellanos to backtrack on his comments, stating that he was simply trying to motivate his teammates in a video with some NSFW audio. Florida State is coming off a 2-10 season under head coach Mike Norvell. 'On the real, though. If you watch any interview, I don't never talk like that, bro,' Castellanos said. 'But them boys coming off a 2-10. I just had to install some confidence. You feel me? That's all I'm trying to do. That's all I'm trying to do. I'm just trying to get some confidence. Like, I'm trying to get my boys ready to go. You feel me? I'm trying to make it the biggest stage. Yeah, I'm trying to make it the biggest stage.' Both Castellanos and Horton are new to their respective programs by way of the transfer portal. Horton previously played for the Miami Hurricanes from 2022-24, and Castellanos was with the Boston College Eagles from 2022-24. The trash talk has sparked a response from some former Alabama players, including 2009 Heisman winner Mark Ingram II. Ingram thanked Castellanos for giving the Crimson Tide some bulletin board material before the game. Urban Meyer also weighed in on the pluses of having an angry team at practice following Castellanos' words. Alabama and Florida State can settle their differences on the gridiron on August 30. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. ET on story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
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07-07-2025
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Paul Finebaum Reveals He's 'Losing Patience' with Some SEC Coaches
Paul Finebaum Reveals He's 'Losing Patience' with Some SEC Coaches originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The SEC spring meetings have come and gone, and there is still no decision on whether the conference will adopt a nine-game conference schedule, similar to the Big Ten and Big 12. Currently, both the SEC and ACC have an eight-game conference slate. Advertisement However, after adding the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns, it seemed likely that the SEC would soon shift to a nine-game schedule. With so many teams in the league now, this change would ensure that certain rivalries continue. Additionally, because the OU-Texas game is held at a neutral site, it would guarantee the Sooners and Longhorns both receive four home and away conference games. Under the current eight-game format, depending on which team is the home team at the Cotton Bowl, that team would only get three true home games compared to four road games in conference play. The same is said for the neutral site game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida Gators. Last season, the Bulldogs were the home team, so they only got three true home games in conference. On "The Paul Finebaum Show," the SEC Network analyst expressed his dissatisfaction with SEC coaches who have voiced their opposition to the move to a nine-game schedule. Advertisement Texas Longhorns defensive back Derek Williams Jr. (2) recovers a fumble against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Dieb-Imagn Images "I'm losing patience with some of the coaches in this league," Finebaum said. "I think the SEC is long overdue to go to nine. They're reluctant to for legitimate reasons. The commissioner said to us four weeks ago, he's in favor of nine. I think ultimately they will get there. But I am not convinced they will get there in time for the first year of this 2026 playoff." Finebaum previously stated that although he believes the conference will eventually adopt a nine-game schedule, it is no longer as certain as it once seemed. He expressed concern that significant rivalries, such as the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Tennessee Volunteers, might diminish if scheduling does not change. Finebaum suggested that some schools are resisting this change because they want to maximize their chances of making the College Football Playoff. There is worry that adding another conference game could negatively impact those chances. Advertisement However, he argues that if a school is strong enough, the potential expansion of the CFP to 16 teams — something that could happen soon, would make it difficult for competitive teams to miss out on postseason play. While it remains unclear when SEC schools will vote on the nine-game proposal, it is expected to occur later this year, with potential implementation as early as 2026. However, no official date has been announced. Related: Paul Finebaum Reveals Major SEC Change No Longer a Sure Thing Amid Growing Pushback This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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01-07-2025
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Elite Five-Star Florida Target Sets Commitment Date
Elite Five-Star Florida Target Sets Commitment Date originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It's not every day that college football programs have the chance to gain a commitment from an undisputed five-star prospect, and it's even rarer to have an opportunity to welcome a top-five recruit in the country. Advertisement This is an opportunity head coach Billy Napier and the Florida Gators will be afforded this week, as 2026 five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo announced his commitment date on Monday. The Mansfield, Texas native told On3's Hayes Fawcett he will choose his future school this Friday, July 4. Ojo is as highly praised as they come. He is the fifth-highest-ranked recruit in the nation and is the No. 1 offensive tackle in the country in the Top247 rankings for the class of 2026. Napier and the Gators will have to fend off three blue blood programs of the sport to get Ojo's commitment, as he will choose between Florida, Texas, Michigan and Ohio State on Friday. Advertisement The 6-foot-6, 275-pound offensive lineman earned MVP honors at the Dallas Under Armour Next event in February, where he showed off his size, athletic prowess and immense power up front. He has also been named to both the Polynesian Bowl and Navy All-American Bowl rosters. Five-star offensive tackle Felix OjoJordan Scruggs, 247Sports "Looks like one of the top OT prospects in the 2026 class with potential to become a multi-year high-major tackle with ample pro potential," said 247Sports scouting analyst Gabe Brooks. Every play starts in the trenches. This is something Florida knows well and recruits accordingly. Coming into the 2025 season, the Gators have the No. 4 offensive line in the country, according to Pro Football Focus. Advertisement Napier is looking for a big splash with Ojo to join that powerful line, who would become Florida's first five-star commitment in the 2026 class. The Gators, along with the three other schools vying for Ojo to put on their hat, will be watching intently on Independence Day. Related: Four-Star Florida Target Sets Commitment Date This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
