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Philip Rivers, who briefly returned to play for the Colts this season, has announced he is definitively retiring from playing and will focus on coaching his sons' high school football team in 2026.
National Signing Day 2026 marks the beginning of the official signing period for top high school football prospects, with Ohio State's class led by wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. The event is closely watched as players commit and sometimes flip or decommit, impacting college football recruiting rankings.
Multiple shootings across Mississippi linked to high school football games resulted in at least 6 deaths, including an expectant mother, and numerous injuries, prompting investigations and calls for justice from authorities.
The father of a Michigan high school football player involved in a severe spine injury incident pleads for understanding and emphasizes his son's need for education and support, amid community and school responses to the incident.
A Michigan high school football player was injured after a teammate performed an illegal move that fractured his spine, leading to widespread condemnation, online threats, and disciplinary actions, with the involved player expressing remorse and emphasizing the move was not taught by coaches.
A high school football game in Michigan resulted in a severe injury when a larger player jumped on a smaller player, causing a fractured spine. The injured player is recovering at home, and the incident has prompted internal reviews by the schools involved. The event highlights concerns about safety and sportsmanship in youth football.
Teddy Bridgewater, a backup quarterback for the Buccaneers, expresses frustration about playing in the NFL instead of coaching high school football, a role he values deeply and hopes to return to in the future, despite current suspension issues related to his previous coaching efforts.
Rush Propst, a veteran and controversial high school football coach with nearly 300 wins, has returned to coaching as the interim head coach for Coosa Christian HS in Alabama for the 2025 season after a history of coaching in Alabama and Georgia, including stints at Hoover HS and Colquitt County HS, and facing various controversies and sanctions throughout his career.
The No. 7 Buford Wolves host the No. 13 Milton Eagles in a highly-anticipated season opener at Buford's new stadium, broadcast live on ESPN2, featuring top talent and key players from both teams.
Teddy Bridgewater is leaving his coaching position at Miami Northwestern to pursue a return to the NFL, following a tumultuous 18 months that included leading the team to a state championship, a suspension over allegations of providing impermissible benefits, and a brief stint with the Detroit Lions. His departure comes amid ongoing controversy and high expectations for the Northwestern football team this season.
Shane Tamura, a former high school football standout from Southern California, is suspected of targeting NFL headquarters in New York, resulting in four deaths. Tamura, who had a history of mental health issues, traveled from Las Vegas to New York with weapons in his vehicle. His motives are still under investigation, and he was reportedly trying to target the NFL but ended up in a different location.
Teddy Bridgewater, a former NFL quarterback and current high school coach at Miami Northwestern, was suspended for providing impermissible benefits to players, including covering expenses and ordering catered meals, leading to controversy and his public denial of an investigation. Despite the suspension, he states he is not leaving the school and plans to continue supporting his team.
Miami Northwestern has suspended coach and NFL player Teddy Bridgewater amid an investigation into alleged impermissible benefits, with Bridgewater denying any wrongdoing and stating he is free to coach elsewhere or volunteer from the stands.
Miami Northwestern head football coach Teddy Bridgewater announced his suspension amid an FHSAA investigation into allegations of providing impermissible benefits to players, including covering team expenses, which has raised concerns given past violations in Florida high school sports. Despite the suspension, Bridgewater stated he remains committed to the team and has not left for another school. The team, ranked highly in Florida, is preparing for an upcoming season with high expectations.
Former NFL quarterback Carson Palmer has been appointed as the head football coach at his alma mater, Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Orange County, California. Palmer, who led the school to CIF Southern Section titles in the late 1990s, aims to focus on athletic performance, academic success, and character development. His first game as head coach will be against Mission Viejo, led by another former USC and NFL quarterback, Rob Johnson.