College football shifts to recruiting plus retention in NIL era
Coaches stress ongoing relationships with players from high school through on campus. Transfer portals extend recruiting urgency, demanding more resources for NIL deals to keep top talent, with leaders like Saban and Rhule urging focus on current players and strong locker-room chemistry.
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Ex Buckeye QB McCord transferring to Syracuse
Kyle McCord, Ohio State quarterback who started every game this season, announced a transfer to Syracuse. He threw for 3,170 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2023, joining free-agent transfers as Fran Brown rebuilds at Syracuse.
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Avon wins third straight Northwest Ohio Classic title in swimming
Avon girls dominate at Bowling Green State University with multiple school records led by Alex Downing 200 free 1 54 39 and 100 free 51 81. Sierra Kobak wins 200 IM while Avon teammates top relays and two divers place in top three as Avon Lake, Midview and Ontario also compete. Avon boys finish midpack with no top placers. Elyria matches Avon Lake in boys scoring as Shoremen spark the meet.
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Reagan Henery
Claire MacKay
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Trumpower
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Magnificat
Ellyn Huron
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Sean Flanigan
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Luke Mychalowych
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Jarrett Payne
Sidney
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Famous Toastery Bowl pits Western Kentucky against Old Dominion
Western Kentucky enters the Famous Toastery Bowl at 7-5 facing Old Dominion 6-6 at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte. Old Dominion seeks a final win after late season rallies. WKU aims to improve bowl success. QB status for WKU may be uncertain with Austin Reed’s availability unclear.
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Malachi Corley
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Jerry Richardson
Charlotte
North Carolina
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Tulsa
Jason Henderson
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Morton 3 TDs in first half spark Texas Tech past Cal in Independence Bowl
Tahj Behr en Morton threw for 256 yards and three first-half scores as Texas Tech built a 24-14 halftime lead and beat California 34-14 in Shreveport. Tahj Brooks added 98 rushing yards and a TD as the Red Raiders won their third straight bowl game, overcoming a rough start.
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Morton
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Ott
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Mason Thar
Loic Folonji
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