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From Obscure Recruit to Illini Star: Wagler's Unlikely Rise
sports-college-basketball1 day ago

From Obscure Recruit to Illini Star: Wagler's Unlikely Rise

Keaton Wagler, once overlooked by high-major programs, defied the odds as a lightly recruited 6'6 guard who blossomed after Illinois offered him late in the process, embracing a development plan and proving himself on the court with breakout scoring and playmaking—highlighted by a 46-point game against Purdue and a key role in Illinois' efficient offense—making him a potential NBA prospect and a symbol of how modern recruiting can miss a future star.

via Sports Illustrated|
#college-basketball#guard#illinois
Gunner Rivers commits to NC State, keeping the Rivers legacy alive
sports4 days ago

Gunner Rivers commits to NC State, keeping the Rivers legacy alive

Fairhope, Alabama four-star quarterback Gunner Rivers, son of NFL legend Philip Rivers, commits to NC State for the 2027 class over several top offers. At 6’3”, 200 pounds, he threw for 2,813 yards with 44 TDs and 5 INT on 208-of-290 as a junior, ranking No. 117 nationally (No. 12 QB) and No. 4 in Alabama. His pledge provides NC State with an early boost in the 2027 cycle and marks one of the program’s biggest recruiting wins in years.

via On3|
#college-football#gunner-rivers#nc-state
Michigan parts ways with GM Sean Magee amid coaching transition
sports9 days ago

Michigan parts ways with GM Sean Magee amid coaching transition

Michigan is parting ways with general manager Sean Magee, who joined in March 2024 to oversee recruiting, player personnel and NIL initiatives. Magee helped land top QB Bryce Underwood in the 2025 cycle and played a key role in roster stability during the coaching transition to Kyle Whittingham, keeping a core group intact despite 27 players departing and positioning Michigan for the 2026 season. Magee also brings a distinctive background as a former Navy offensive lineman, Surface Warfare Officer and Chicago Bears chief of staff.

via On3|
#college-football#general-manager#michigan
Lightning Sunday: Kentucky Nets Four Transfer Portal Commitments in Rapid Fire
sports1 month ago

Lightning Sunday: Kentucky Nets Four Transfer Portal Commitments in Rapid Fire

Kentucky football rode a chaotic transfer portal Sunday, netting four public commitments in under an hour — CJ Baxter (Texas), Mark Robinson (UTEP), Ja’Kayden Ferguson (Arkansas) and Mark Manfred III (Missouri) — with additional targets like JacQai Long (Marshall) and Tegra Tshabola (Ohio State) still in play, plus DeAndre Moore as a potential addition. The surge underscores Will Stein’s aggressive roster reshaping and could dramatically affect UK’s depth on offense, the line, and the quarterback room.

via On3|
#cj-baxter#college-football#kentucky-wildcats
CFP Semifinal Teams' Rosters: Transfer Portal Impact and Recruitment Strategies
sports1 month ago

CFP Semifinal Teams' Rosters: Transfer Portal Impact and Recruitment Strategies

The article examines how the four CFP semifinalist teams in college football have built their rosters through a mix of high school recruiting and transfer portal acquisitions, highlighting a shift from traditional recruiting dominance to a more transfer-heavy approach, especially on offense and defense, influenced by recent rule changes and NIL opportunities.

via The New York Times|
#cfp-semifinalists#college-football#recruiting
The Evolving Landscape of College Football and the CFP Expansion
sports1 month ago

The Evolving Landscape of College Football and the CFP Expansion

The traditional path to winning a college football national championship, heavily reliant on top-tier recruiting and blue-chip talent, is evolving. Recent semifinalists demonstrate that a balanced approach involving strategic use of the transfer portal, significant investment, high-quality coaching, and experienced quarterbacks can lead to success, even without the historically dominant rosters of the past. This shift reflects broader changes in college football, including NIL and revenue sharing, making the route to the top more diverse and complex.

via The New York Times|
#coaching#college-football#playoff
Auburn's Deuce Knight to Transfer After Promising Season
sports1 month ago

Auburn's Deuce Knight to Transfer After Promising Season

Auburn quarterback Deuce Knight, a former five-star recruit, plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal after his freshman season, which included a standout game against Mercer. Knight, who committed to Auburn in 2024, is seeking a new school following coaching changes and Auburn's season performance. The transfer portal opens on January 2, allowing players to initiate transfers, with special deadlines for players in the College Football Playoff.

via On3|
#auburn#college-football#deuce-knight