Indiana University football added another piece to its 2026 recruiting class today with the commitment of Blake Smythe. The 6-foot-3, 275-pound defensive tackle from Franklin Community High School in Franklin, Indiana, becomes the second in-state player to join the Hoosiers’ 2026 class. Smythe chose IU over several other programs, including Illinois, Michigan State, Purdue, Wisconsin, … Read more
Indiana head football strength and conditioning coach Derek Owings has signed a new three-year contract to remain with the Hoosiers, receiving what has been described as a “significant pay raise,” according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. This extension follows reports that Owings had emerged as a leading candidate for USC’s strength and conditioning vacancy, per 247Sports’ … Read more
Indiana bolstered its frontcourt this week by securing a commitment from North Florida transfer Josh Harris, marking the second former Osprey to join the Hoosiers after teammate Jasai Miles. Much like Miles, Harris fits the mold of a modern forward, diverging from the more traditional bigs Indiana has featured in the past. He played 56% … Read more
One of Wisconsin’s notable winter transfer additions has already moved on, finding a new destination out west. Wide receiver 5-star, who transferred in from FCS Idaho, committed to California, according to a report by On3 on Wednesday. 247Sports also confirmed his transfer. Hamper, listed at 6’1″ and 210 pounds on Wisconsin’s 2025 spring roster, joined … Read more
The Wisconsin Badgers football team missed out on a potential defensive line addition Friday but continues to pursue several key prospects who have either already visited Madison or plan to do so in the coming weeks. Three-star defensive lineman Blake Smythe committed to Indiana, announcing his decision on Instagram just hours after naming a top-six … Read more
Ohio State has had a productive spring on the recruiting trail, especially for the 2026 class. The Buckeyes currently hold the No. 6-ranked class with 11 verbal commitments, gaining significant momentum in March and April. However, they’ve suffered a major setback, losing the top in-state prospect to a Big Ten rival. Archbishop Hoban (OH) cornerback … Read more
Ohio’s top prospect in the 2026 recruiting class has opted to leave the state for college. Five-star cornerback Elbert Hill announced his commitment to USC on Friday, a decision that had appeared likely for several months. Although Hill had been a regular presence in Columbus earlier in his recruitment, he did not visit Ohio State … Read more
Arizona State football secured a major addition on Thursday with the commitment of elite junior college pass rusher Joshua Shanklin. Shanklin chose ASU over other top programs after taking official visits to Missouri, West Virginia, Ole Miss, and UCLA. The standout from Foothill College in Los Altos, California, heads to Tempe ranked as the No. … Read more
Former Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton was often praised in Knoxville for his character and team-first attitude, especially after losing the starting role to Hendon Hooker in 2021. Coaches and fans alike viewed him as one of the best teammates in the program. However, things appeared quite different during his short stint with the New England … Read more
Akron transfer defensive back Darrian Lewis committed to the West Virginia University football program early Wednesday afternoon. Last season, Lewis played in 12 games, starting 11, and recorded 74 tackles, including three for loss, along with one interception and six pass breakups. He entered the NCAA Transfer Portal on April 22 and drew interest from … Read more
