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  • Deuce2223
    Hall Of Fame
    • Dec 2007
    • 12571

    #16
    How are you liking the new layout.. Everything looks nice.. I haven't started a new thread yet... Hoping for a Ball State/Syracuse matchup..

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    • redsox907
      redsox907 commented
      Editing a comment
      This new comment tab is cool lol I didn't see where I could comment on your comment, but Stephen A had a point I think plenty of Georgia fans would echo. That being said, the press release from Savage is my feelings on it as well. I had a list of teams I wanted for the SEC and it was Texas / A&M, Florida, or maybe Ole Miss. When Georgia was open I sold myself on it, more because I didn't see Florida or Texas opening up any time soon and it seemed like I wasn't going to get the A&M offer (they'd been open at least 3 times and I never got it). I was prepare to stay at Georgia but when I advanced following the SEC CCG debacle, there it was. Never know when that opportunity would come up again, if at all. So made sense from a story and my interest to make the jump.

      New forum takes some getting used to. Making a layout is a lot more streamlined I feel, just takes some configuring especially being used to the old way for so long.

      Also not sure if you saw, but Ball State and Cuse are joining the Big Ten next year so if they do meet in the Natty it will be a preview of a yearly clash, they'll be in the same division. Also trimming down the SEC to 12 teams, but with 9 conference games still so hoping to have at least two of Georgia/Florida/Tennessee/Alabama.
  • LopaKa
    YaBoyRobRoy
    • Jul 2007
    • 3935

    #17
    Awesome to see both of your former teams still fighting strong in the playoffs. Love the dynasty bro, good luck at Texas! Are you a Longhorns fan in real life?
    Welcome To StarkVegas - Mississippi State Dynasty (EA College Football 25)

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    • redsox907
      redsox907 commented
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      Thanks man! I'm really happy that Syracuse has kept relevant after Savage left and they've developed a nice rivalry with Ball State since Semonza left Cuse as the OC to take over his alma. Both them moving into the Big Ten means they'll play every year, so we should definitely see more fireworks in the future.

      Yes and no. I've always rooted for both Texas and USC, I started really getting into football in 2005 the year VY lead the crazy win and my family is from Texas. But loved Bush and everyone at USC. So I just rooted for both. Its kind of an Alaskan thing, we're so far away from everything you either adopt the Seattle teams, or just choose your favorite team for whatever reason from each sport lol

    • LopaKa
      LopaKa commented
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      I can relate brotha, being from Hawai'i everyone usually just cheers for the Cali teams or the Cowboys/Eagles/Steelers.
  • redsox907
    MVP
    • Aug 2024
    • 1963

    #18


    Ball State Set To Defend Their Crown After Dominant 2nd Half


    Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
    #7 Illinois 0 13 0 7 20
    #2 Ball State 0 7 7 24 38
    Q Team Time Score ILL BS
    2nd ILL 7:24 Josh Russ, 21 Yd FG 3 0
    2nd BS 3:06 Brendan Eisen, 8 Yd Run 3 7
    2nd ILL 1:12 Josh Russ, 41 Yd FG 6 7
    2nd ILL 0:00 Max Steffa, 54 Yd Pass From Terrance Marvin 13 7
    3rd BS 3:14 Brendan Eisen, 14 Yd Pass From Juan Franco 13 14
    4th BS 8:45 Dominick Blonko, 3 Yd Pass From Juan Franco 13 21
    4th BS 6:34 Ezekiel Allen, 21 Yd FG 13 24
    4th BS 3:53 Brendan Eisen, 3 Yd Run 13 31
    4th ILL 2:40 Leon Darby, 32 Yd Pass From Terrance Marvin 20 31
    4th BS 1:47 Etinosa Okuyemi, 5 Yd Pass From Juan Franco 20 38
    Illinois Ball State
    Terrance Marvin - 18/32, 233 Yds, 2 TD, INT Juan Franco - 15/31, 169 Yds, 2 TD, 4 INT
    Malik Rubin - 13 Att, 31 Yds Brendan Eisen - 22 Att, 117 Yds, 2 TD
    Max Steffa - 6 Rec, 117 Yds, TD Dominick Blonko - 7 Rec, 62 Yds, TD
    CB Ben Tull - Tkl, 4 INT CB Bo Forrest - 7 Tkl, TFL, Sack
    SS Stephen Carmona - 12 Tkl MLB Tavon Jones - 4 Tkl, INT
    LB Kordell Hurtado - 4 Tkl, TFL, Sack DE Alton Roque - 5 Tkl, Sack

    LEFT - Brendan Eisen carried the Ball State Cardinals as Juan Franco struggled with turnovers, rushing for 117 yards and scoring three touchdowns, including two in the decisive 2nd Half.
    RIGHT - Terrance Marvin was able to toss a 4th Q touchdown to put the pressure on Ball State, but his inability to generate points despite three 1st half turnovers by Ball State left the Fighting Illini in a perilous position.


    Atlanta, GA. - For a full quarter and a half, it looked like Ball State’s dream of a second consecutive national title might come crashing down in the Peach Bowl. But despite four first-half interceptions from Heisman runner-up Juan Franco, the #2 Cardinals rallied behind a dominant second half to defeat #7 Illinois 38–20 in the College Football Playoff semifinal.

    The opening quarter was a defensive deadlock, with each team managing just two first downs. Illinois capitalized on three Franco turnovers in the second quarter, turning them into two field goals and a late 54-yard touchdown strike from Terrance Marvin to Max Steffa. Meanwhile, Ball State’s only first-half highlight came on an 8-yard touchdown run by Brendan Eisen, as they limped into halftime trailing 13–7 and with just 130 yards of total offense.

    Illinois cornerback Ben Tull was a one-man wrecking crew in the first half, picking off Franco three times and locking down both Biletnikoff winner Dominick Blonko and dynamic WR Etinosa Okuyemi. Franco opened the third quarter with his fourth interception, prompting questions in the broadcast booth about whether head coach Kadin Semonza should turn to backup Emeka Kikaha, the hero of the Cotton Bowl comeback against Alabama.

    But Semonza stayed loyal to his quarterback—and Franco rewarded him. After the early third-quarter miscue, Franco led a 12-play drive capped by a 14-yard touchdown pass to Eisen, giving Ball State a slim 14–13 lead and momentum they wouldn’t relinquish.

    From there, it was all Cardinals. Brendan Eisen erupted in the second half, rushing for 91 yards and two scores on 15 carries, while Franco rebounded to complete 10 of his final 14 passes for 100 yards and two touchdowns. Blonko and Okuyemi each hauled in short touchdowns as Ball State rattled off five straight scoring drives. Illinois, meanwhile, faltered on back-to-back 4th down attempts deep in their own territory, gifting Ball State favorable field position that led to a field goal by Ezekiel Allen and Eisen’s second rushing touchdown.

    Illinois mounted one final push, scoring on a 32-yard pass from Marvin to Leon Darby, but failed to recover the ensuing onside kick. Ball State’s offense put the game away with a methodical march capped by a 5-yard touchdown pass to Okuyemi, sealing a 38–20 victory.

    With the win, head coach Kadin Semonza improves to an astounding 30–1 record in two seasons, and Ball State returns to the national championship for a third straight year. Waiting for them is a familiar adversary: the Syracuse Orange. The two programs split their previous two title matchups, with Syracuse rolling in 2032 and Ball State avenging the loss in 2033 with a 45–32 victory. The 2034 finale promises to be an epic rubber match between two modern-day juggernauts before both teams become conference rivals with next years move to the Big Ten.

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    • redsox907
      MVP
      • Aug 2024
      • 1963

      #19
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      Savage Officially Introduced At Texas, Announces Coaching Staff





      AUSTIN, TX — In a moment steeped in nostalgia, pride, and resolve, Nash Savage was formally introduced as the 30th head football coach in Texas Longhorns history on Monday afternoon. The former Georgia head coach, who made headlines last week with his sudden and controversial departure from Athens, returned to Austin—a place he described as “home away from home”—to take the reins of a program hungry to return to national prominence.

      In front of a packed auditorium at the Frank Denius Family University of Texas Athletics Hall of Fame, Savage took the podium with familiar faces in the front row. Actor and Texas superfan Matthew McConaughey sat alongside Longhorn legend Vince Young, both giving knowing nods and applauding warmly as Savage stepped to the microphone.

      “This city changed my life,” Savage began. “I was just a two-star kid from Anchorage, Alaska, with a busted knee and no idea what was ahead of me. But when I came to Austin, I didn’t just find a football team—I found a purpose. That injury might’ve taken me off the field, but it put me on the path to coaching. And today, I get to finish what I started here.”

      Savage, quietly confident throughout the 35-minute press conference, echoed the tone set years earlier by Steve Sarkisian, whose own Texas introduction stressed both cultural restoration and championship expectations. Like Sarkisian, Savage didn’t shy away from the pressure.

      “This is the University of Texas. The expectation isn’t to compete—it’s to conquer,” Savage said. “I understand the criticism. I understand the narratives. I left Georgia after two years, and there’s going to be a lot of noise about that. But I’ll say this: they don’t talk about losers, only those that win. If people are talking, it means you’re relevant. And we’re going to make Texas the most relevant program in college football.”

      When asked about the backlash he’s received since his departure from Georgia, Savage didn’t blink.

      “I’ve got nothing but respect for the people I worked with and the players I coached, but as I said before, my heart simply wasn't in it at Georgia, to no fault of their own. I needed to come home. ” he said. “Criticism sharpens you. I’m not here to prove doubters wrong—I’m here to prove Texas right.”'

      He wasted no time in assembling a staff that blends legacy and innovation, announcing Colt McCoy as offensive coordinator and rising star Quincey Lincoln as defensive coordinator.

      McCoy, a beloved figure in Texas history who still owns the Longhorns career win mark as a QB, returns to the Forty Acres for the 2nd time, having served as QB coach under Sarkisian from 2025 til the coaches dismissal in 2028.

      “Colt’s one of the most cerebral quarterbacks I’ve ever met, and his understanding of this program, this city, and this offense makes him the perfect choice,” Savage said. “I didn’t want a yes-man. I wanted a Longhorn.”

      "I'll be the first to admit that my offensive identity drifted a bit after departing Syracuse," Savage said candidly.

      "At Ball State and Syracuse, we built our success on a high octane passing attack that in turn set up the running game, the "Nitro" offense. At Georgia, I was determined to lean whole heartedly into the Bulldogs tradition and establish the same kind of dominant running game Georgia was known for.

      "Whether it was personnel, the scheme Hines[Ward] and myself built, or simply shortcomings on my part, it never fully clicked. We had spurts of greatness, but lacked that championship level lethalness through the air. That's why bringing Colt McCoy on board as a no brainer.


      "He understands tempo, spacing, and quarterback ply as well as anyone I've worked with. I have no doubt he's the right coach to help bring the Nitro offense back to life in Austin."

      On the other side of the ball, Lincoln arrives with considerable buzz. The 34-year-old defensive guru made his name as a top assistant under Jim Knowles at Ohio State before following Ryan Day to Stanford, where he transformed the Cardinal defense into a top-10 unit in multiple categories over the past two seasons.

      “When Coach Day moved on to Washington, Quincey had every option in front of him. I feel honored that he chose us,” Savage said. “He told me he wanted to learn under the best, but the truth is—I’m going to be learning just as much from him.”

      Lincoln, known for his aggressive fronts and innovative blitz packages, is expected to bring a hard-nosed identity to a Texas defense that has lacked consistency in recent years.

      With the staff in place and the vision laid bare, Savage’s next chapter begins. There was no hype video, no bravado—just a clear promise to restore Texas to greatness.

      “We’ve got work to do,” Savage said. “But make no mistake—this place isn’t just special. It’s destined.”

      The Savage era has begun in Austin.

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      • redsox907
        MVP
        • Aug 2024
        • 1963

        #20


        2034 College Football Playoff National Championship Preview



        #2 Ball State (14-1) vs #3 Syracuse (12-3)
        92 OVR | 92 OFF | 92 DEF |||| 88 OVR | 87 OFF | 89 DEF

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        Syracuse Key Players
        SO(RS) Brenton Deablo (85) 301/495 (60%), 4,096 Yds, 46 TD, 12 INT
        JR HB Jose Trueblood (76) 185 Att, 809 Yds, 6 TD
        SR(RS) WR Nolan Drake (82) 85 Rec, 1,420 Yds, 23 TD
        JR(RS) MLB Mike Spears (88) 71 Tkl, 3.5 Sacks, 2 TFL
        JR(RS) DE Nate Pitoitua (92) 49 Tkl, 10.5 Sacks, 10 TFL
        JR(RS) DE Jake Hager (88) 27 Tkl, 9 Sacks, 2 TFL
        SR(RS) CB DJ Booker (88) 55 Tkl, 3 INT, 10 DEFL

        Injury Report
        Syracuse Ball State Ball State
        None DT Addison Grossman (86) LB Bob Buzbee (92)
        DT Rico Maijeh (90) T Montra Riggs (83)
        HB Brian Ojabo (81) TE Franklin Walters (75)
        MLB Devontae Kumah (84) CB Howie Shaw (75)
        FS Dillon Slovis (84)

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        • redsox907
          MVP
          • Aug 2024
          • 1963

          #21


          Ball State Secures Repeat Behind Juan Franco's Masterful Performance



          Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
          #2 Ball State 7 24 14 7 52
          #3 Syracuse 14 7 0 7 28
          Ball State Syracuse
          First Downs 33 17
          Total Offense 590 350
          Rushing Yards 35 - 238 13 - 25
          Passing Yards 352 325
          3rd Down Conversions 7/12 5/9
          4th Down Conversions 2/2 0/0
          2PT Conversions 0/0 0/0
          Red Zone 5/1 3/0
          Turnovers 0 3
          Total Yards 625 470
          Penalties 7 - 61 3 - 30
          Time of Possession 30:35 13:25
          Quarter Team Time Score BS SU
          1st SU 8:59 Jose Trueblood, 5 Yd Run 0 7
          1st BS 6:04 Dominick Blonko, 30 Yd Pass From Juan Franco 7 7
          1st SU 2:33 Gio Lamm, 2 Yd Run 7 14
          2nd BS 8:06 Ezekiel Allen, 34 Yd FG 10 14
          2nd SU 7:31 Max Mangum, 55 Yd Pass From Brenton Deablo 10 21
          2nd BS 4:33 Dominick Blonko, 24 Yd Pass From Juan Franco 17 21
          2nd BS 1:25 Dominick Blonko, 5 Yd Pass From Juan Franco 24 21
          2nd BS 0:20 Juan Franco, 2 Yd Run 31 21
          3rd BS 7:39 Dominick Blonko, 9 Yd Pass From Juan Franco 38 21
          3rd BS 0:25 Juan Franco, 10 Yd Run 45 21
          4th BS 6:41 Cary Jeffery, 10 Yd Run 52 21
          4th SU 1:55 Prince Mbu, 11 Yd Pass From Brenton Deablo 52 28
          Ball State Syracuse
          Juan Franco - 28/34, 344 Yds, 4 TD Brenton Deablo - 23/32, 325 Yds, 2 TD, 3 INT
          Brendan Eisen - 14 Att, 109 Yds Jose Trueblood - 10 Att, 37 Yds, TD
          Dominick Blonko - 11 Rec, 145 Yds, 4 TD Nolan Drake - 11 Rec, 145 Yds
          SS Ron Mauch - 6 Tkl, 0.5 Sack, 2 TFL, INT DT Matt Clay - 4 Tkl, Sack, 3 TFL
          CB Bo Forrest - 3 Tkl, 2 INT LB Maurice Lokombo - 3 Tkl, Sack, 2 TFL
          DE James Tye - 3 Tkl, Sack MLB Mike Spears - 14 Tkl



          LEFT - Bo Forrest halted the Orange scoring march with an interception in the 2nd Q and then again to open the 3rd Q as Ball State pulled away.
          RIGHT - Juan Franco with the mic drop after his 2 yard touchdown plunge gave Ball State a commanding 31-21 lead at the break.


          Inglewood, CA. - In what has become one of college football’s fiercest modern rivalries, Ball State and Syracuse met for the third consecutive time in the National Championship Game—and this one, played under the bright lights of SoFi Stadium, delivered an early shootout before the Cardinals imposed their will and ran away with a dominant 52–28 win.

          Early fireworks defined the opening quarter as the two teams traded scores on five straight possessions. Syracuse quarterback Brenton Deablo came out blazing, completing 11 of his first 13 passes for 209 yards, including a 55-yard strike to Max Mangum. The Orange jumped out to a 21–10 lead, their third touchdown capping off a scorching start that had the Cardinals momentarily on the ropes. But Ball State head coach Kadin Semonza wasn’t fazed. “Going down 21–10 wasn’t the plan,” he admitted postgame. “But weathering the storm was. We trusted our guys to be on islands against their receivers and just kept bringing the blitz. Eventually, Brenton would crack.”

          The turning point came late in the second quarter. Facing a fourth-and-five from the Syracuse 24-yard line, Semonza passed on the safe field goal and called for a shot—Juan Franco delivered, hitting Biletnikoff winner Dominick Blonko for the second of what would become four touchdown grabs on the night. “We needed touchdowns, not field goals,” Semonza said flatly. From there, the tide shifted violently. Franco’s 2-yard touchdown run, following a Deablo interception, capped a 21-point swing to end the half and sent Ball State into the locker room up 31–21.

          The Cardinals kept their foot on the gas in the third, executing the “double dip” to perfection as Franco found Blonko again for a 9-yard score. Deablo responded with another interception, and Franco capitalized once more—this time with a 10-yard touchdown scamper that all but buried the Orange. By the time Cary Jeffery added a 10-yard touchdown run in the fourth, the outcome was sealed.

          Deablo, who started red-hot, faded quickly under the relentless Ball State pressure. After the Orange’s early burst, he finished just 12-for-19 for 116 yards, three interceptions, and a late garbage-time touchdown. “Disappointing,” was all the junior could muster postgame, as he suffered his second straight loss on the national stage—following in the daunting footsteps of Immanuel Hendrix, who had won three straight titles before handing off the reins.

          On the other side, Franco delivered a masterpiece. Just two weeks removed from a four-interception semifinal showing, the redshirt junior was surgical: 28-of-34 for 344 yards and four touchdowns through the air, with two more scores and 60 yards on the ground. “That was the plan,” Franco quipped with a grin. “Use up all the turnovers in the semis so we could play clean football with the championship on the line.”

          When asked if he would return for his senior season, Franco didn’t hesitate. “We’re on that LeBron-Heat vibe right now,” he laughed on the podium, referencing the dynasty aspirations taking root in Muncie. “Ya know—not one, not two… you get the picture.”

          With the win, Kadin Semonza improved to 31–1 in his two years as a head coach, collecting his second national championship to go with three more as an assistant under now-Texas head coach Nash Savage. And with Juan Franco returning and Blonko etching his name into postseason lore, Ball State’s reign shows no signs of ending anytime soon even with a daunting move into the Big Ten next season.

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          • redsox907
            MVP
            • Aug 2024
            • 1963

            #22
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            Georgia End of Season Stats - 2034
            Name Comp/Att Yards TD INT YPG YPA Long Sacks Rating
            DaShawn Salako 188/304 (61%) 2,436 29 18 174.0 8.0 65 27 148.7
            Miles Toomer 40/62 (64%) 779 9 7 194.8 12.6 78 3 195.3
            Tory Atwell 17/37 (45%) 223 2 3 98.1 6.0 49 1 98.1
            Name Att Yards Avg TD Yds/G Fumb BTK Long 20+
            Zach Gaskin 151 834 5.5 5 59.6 2 13 25 1
            DaShawn Salako 125 771 6.2 14 55.1 6 11 36 11
            Kalen Hurt 55 350 6.4 3 35.0 0 13 39 1
            Rudy Gaskin 51 350 6.9 1 70.0 0 4 21 2
            Dexter Gaudet 38 192 5.1 4 13.7 1 1 17 0
            Miles Toomer 8 21 2.6 0 5.3 1 0 24 1
            Tory Atwell 5 13 2.6 0 1.2 2 0 13 0
            Name Rec Yards AVG AVG/G TD RAC Long Drops
            Cole Soto 102 1,241 12.1 87.9 20 964 78 10
            Lonnie Banks 30 690 23.0 49.3 10 244 69 8
            Melvin Miles 44 540 12.3 38.6 0 270 45 4
            Dom Short 12 262 21.8 18.7 1 111 65 1
            Jon Amerson 15 227 15.1 16.2 3 67 43 2
            Zach Gaskin 15 159 10.6 11.4 3 73 26 6
            Sam Mangold 10 158 15.8 11.3 2 55 49 3
            Trevante Addae 6 85 14.2 6.1 0 22 28 4
            Dexter Gaudet 5 37 7.4 2.6 0 32 13 0
            Kalen Hurt 2 23 11.5 2.3 1 14 17 1
            Rudy Gaskin 3 19 6.3 3.8 0 6 11 1
            Alex LeBeau 1 7 7.0 0.5 0 1 7 0
            Name Position Sacks
            Cory Kuntz T 2
            Trey Damico T 10
            Robbie Sternberger G 6
            Nelson Slye G 7
            Jerry Fatinikun C 2
            Name Tkl TFL Sack INT Defl FF/FR TD
            FS Mario Winbush 112 5 2 0 3 4/1 0
            SS Cory Lane 104 20 6.5 1 5 3/2 0
            MLB Ronnie Fritz 102 24 7.5 2 3 1/0 0
            MLB Caleb Keene 77 12 4.5 0 2 0/0 0
            CB Oscar Allen 72 3 1 7 10 0/1 0
            CB Maurice Boling 60 8 0.5 2 3 0/0 0
            CB Ben Mare 60 5 0.5 1 3 0/0 1
            FS Terrell Strnad 55 8 0 0 1 2/0 0
            DE Ronnie Momah 42 20 9 0 1 1/0 0
            LB Pat Lovell 39 8 3.5 0 1 0/0 0
            LB Nico Parra 37 7 2 0 3 0/1 1
            FS James Hix 27 0 0 0 0 0/0 0
            DT Josh Johns 26 14 5.5 1 1 1/0 1
            LB Morris Pilgrim 26 2 0.5 0 0 0/0 0
            CB Logan Baldridge 19 0 0 0 2 0/0 0
            LB Oscar Souza 19 5 3.5 0 0 0/0 0
            CB Anthony Stack 19 0 0 2 0 1/0 1
            DE Erick Land 18 9 1 0 1 0/0 0
            SS Connor McElmurry 15 1 0 0 0 0/0 0
            CB JD Hillhouse 12 0 0 1 1 0/0 0
            DT JT Muma 9 5 1 0 1 0/2 1
            DE George Droogsma 6 3 0 0 0 0/0 0
            DT Damion Crick 5 0 0 0 0 0/0 0
            DE Mick McKinley 5 3 0 0 0 1/0 0
            MLB Koren Kenyon 4 0 0.5 0 0 0/0 0
            LB Cornell Holyfield 3 1 1 0 1 0/0 0
            DE Bruce Huber 2 1 1 0 0 0/0 0
            Name FGM FGA FG% FGL XPM XPA XP%
            Quincey Toone 11 12 91 46 71 71 100
            Name Punts Yards AVG NET Block IN20 TB
            Dontae Ellington 30 1,339 44.6 1,187 0 7 2
            Name KR Yds AVG TD PR Yds AVG TD
            Cole Soto 29 475 16.4 0 34 338 9.9 1
            Sam Mangold 25 405 16.2 0 NA NA NA NA

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            • redsox907
              MVP
              • Aug 2024
              • 1963

              #23


              Ball State Cardinals End of Season Statistics - 2034

              Name Comp/Att Yds TD INT YPG YPA Sacks Rating
              Juan Franco 279/451 (61%) 4,498 44 22 281.1 10.0 33 168.0
              Emeka Kikaha 31/46 (67%) 465 4 1 29.1 10.1 0 176.6
              Name Att Yds AVG TD AVG/G Fumb BTK Long 20+
              Brendan Eisen 239 1,721 7.2 13 107.6 2 23 84 9
              Juan Franco 151 976 6.5 21 61.0 4 10 32 12
              Brian Ojabo 80 395 4.9 4 35.9 0 5 29 3
              Cary Jeffery 38 184 4.8 2 14.2 1 4 39 2
              Emeka Kikaha 13 21 1.6 2 1.3 0 0 5 0
              Name Rec Yds AVG AVG/G TD RAC Long Drops
              Dominick Blonko 114 1,901 16.7 118.8 21 1,201 92 10
              Tory Shough 52 784 15.1 49.0 7 334 74 2
              Etinosa Okuyemi 36 659 18.3 41.2 9 103 69 13
              Jay Rugamba 27 444 16.4 27.8 3 153 55 8
              JP Binn 11 214 19.5 13.4 1 59 74 1
              Brian Ojabo 14 209 14.9 19.0 1 86 41 1
              JC McMillon 15 187 12.5 11.7 1 71 20 1
              Miguel Estrella 13 185 14.2 11.6 2 56 72 1
              Cary Jeffery 9 124 13.8 9.5 1 58 28 1
              Franklin Walters 7 105 15.0 7.5 0 18 29 0
              Brendan Eisen 8 76 9.5 4.8 1 80 32 1
              Martin Guardado 2 48 24.0 2.3 1 26 34 0
              Name Position Sacks
              Von Pierre T 6
              Josh Boone T 6
              James Nicholson G 6
              Travis Madu G 2
              Vai Smoot C 4
              Name Tkl TFL Sack INT Defl FF/FR TD
              CB Graham Vohasek 58 2 0.5 1 7 0/0 0
              CB Bo Forrest 53 3 1 6 9 0/0 0
              MLB Devontae Kumah 51 3 1 0 1 1/2 0
              SS Ron Mauch 50 3 0.5 1 4 1/0 0
              LB Bob Buzbee 47 2 5 0 3 0/0 0
              MLB Tavon Jones 43 7 1 1 4 0/0 0
              CB Cam Gesicki 42 3 1 0 1 1/0 0
              CB Lorenzo Gainwell 36 1 1 2 5 0/0 0
              DE James Tye 34 13 7 0 0 0/0 0
              LB Fetu Sopoaga 32 4 0.5 0 2 0/0 0
              FS Paul Keizer 31 0 0 1 3 0/0 0
              DT Rico Maijeh 29 9 3 0 0 2/4 0
              DE Connor Kasay 27 5 8 0 0 0/0 0
              LB Jahlil Bradshaw 24 2 4 0 0 0/0 0
              SS Quentin Wooleyhand 24 0 0 2 2 0/0 0
              DE Jalen Dunham 23 4 7.5 0 1 0/0 0
              SS Reshard De Beer 23 0 0 0 4 0/0 0
              FS Dillon Slovis 22 0 0 0 1 0/0 0
              MLB Gage Connor 18 1 2 1 2 0/0 0
              FS Jayden Canady 15 0 0 0 5 0/0 0
              LB Aries Hakim 16 0 0 0 1 0/0 0
              DE Matthew Dawkins 14 1 3.5 0 0 0/0 0
              DT Byron Griggs 14 3 3 0 0 0/0 0
              CB Maurice Hatchett 12 0 0 1 1 0/0 0
              DE Alton Roque 12 1 3 0 0 0/0 0
              CB Alani Mafi 8 0 0 0 1 1/0 0
              DT Addison Grossman 7 0 3.5 0 1 0/0 0
              LB Akeem Carraway 6 0 0 0 0 0/0 0
              DE Tory Joseph 4 0 2 0 0 0/0 0
              Name FGM FGA FG% FGL XPM XPA XP%
              Ezekiel Allen 15 19 78 50 89 89 100
              Name Punt Yds AVG Net Block IN20 TB
              Stephen Brazill 32 1,424 44.5 1,242 0 6 4
              Name KR Yds AVG TD PR Yds AVG TD
              Tory Shough 1 38 38.0 0 - - - -
              Miguel Estrella 11 316 28.7 0 35 390 11.1 0
              Brian Ojabo 11 313 28.5 0 6 67 11.2 0
              JP Binn 7 185 26.4 0 - - - -

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              • redsox907
                MVP
                • Aug 2024
                • 1963

                #24

                2034 Coaching Carousel

                Auburn - Biff Poggi FIRED (8-16) // Blake Harrell HIRED (10-3 Army)
                Arizona State - Joey McGuire FIRED (41-36) // Brent Key HIRED (7-5 Boise State)
                Boise State - Brent Key LEFT (7-5) // Dean Boykins HIRED (7-6 CPU)
                Georgia - Nash Savage LEFT (21-7) // Jay Sawvel HIRED (5-7 Mississippi State)
                Minnesota - Gerad Parker FIRED (19-20) // Billy Napier HIRED (7-6 UConn)
                Mississippi State - Jay Sawvel LEFT (7-6) // Biff Poggi HIRED (8-16 Auburn)
                South Alabama - George DuBose FIRED (2-10) // Willie Shor HIRED (46-23 Texas)
                Stanford - Ryan Day LEFT (15-10) // Robb Akey HIRED (45-21 Toledo)
                Texas - Willie Shor FIRED (46-23) // Nash Savage HIRED (21-7 Georgia)
                Texas OC - Colt McCoy HIRED
                Texas DC - Quincey Lincoln HIRED
                Texas A&M - Tim Skipper RETIRED (14-22 A&M / 60-77 Career) // Miles Rountree (78-22 CPU Assistant)
                Washington - Derek Mason NFL (11-14) // Ryan Day HIRED (15-10 Stanford)
                Wisconsin - Dave Doeren FIRED (33-30) // Rich Rodriguez HIRED (55-36 Miami (OH))​

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                • redsox907
                  MVP
                  • Aug 2024
                  • 1963

                  #25


                  2034 NFL Draft Results


                  18 Graduating Players
                  JR WR Dominick Blonko (91) - 1st Round
                  JR(RS) DT Rico Maijeh (90) - 1st Round
                  SR LB Bob Buzbee (92) - 1st Round
                  SR T Josh Boone (90) - 2nd Round
                  SR DE Connor Kasay (90) - 2nd Round
                  SR LB Fetu Sopoaga (90) - 2nd Round
                  SR(RS) G James Nicholson (89) - 4th Round
                  SR DE Matthew Dawkins (89) - 4th Round
                  SR(RS) C Vai Smoot (88) - 5th Round


                  21 Graduating Players
                  SR WR Jon Amerson (90) - 1st Round
                  SO(RS) TE Lonnie Banks (90) - 1st Round
                  JR(RS) LB Pat Lovell (91) - 1st Round
                  SR(RS) DE Ronnie Momah (90) - 2nd Round
                  SO(RS) MLB Ronnie Fritz (92) - 2nd Round
                  SR(RS) C Jerry Fatinikun (90) - 3rd Round
                  SR(RS) T Cory Kuntz (88) - 5th Round
                  SR(RS) G Robbie Sternberger (89). - 6th Round
                  SR(RS) CB Logan Baldridge (87) - 7th Round


                  12 Graduating Players
                  SO(RS) FS Jalen Hyde (90) - 1st Round
                  SR DT ERic Griffen (89) - 2nd Round
                  SR LB George Rasby (90) - 4th Round
                  SR(RS) DE John Ogbah (88) - 5th Round
                  SR(RS) HB Rashaad Louis (88) - 6th Round

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                  • redsox907
                    MVP
                    • Aug 2024
                    • 1963

                    #26


                    Longhorns Finish With 6th Ranked Class, Miss Out On Several Transfer Targets

                    Austin, TX. - While there was no shortage of excitement in Austin during Nash Savage’s introductory press conference, it seems that buzz hasn’t yet translated to widespread confidence from players in the transfer portal. For a coach once considered one of the sport’s brightest minds, there are growing signs that Savage’s star power has dimmed slightly in recent years.

                    Of the six transfer portal targets pursued by Texas this offseason, five hailed from the Lone Star State. All five opted to take their talents elsewhere—three of them landing with bitter rival Oklahoma. The lone addition from the portal was defensive end Shaq Parms, a native of Saint Paul, Minnesota, who left Wisconsin in search of a championship-caliber program.

                    “I’m not sure what everyone else was thinking,” said Parms. “Say what you will about Coach Savage’s short stint at Georgia, but the man has five national titles—at two different schools. To act like he’s washed up just two years after a four-peat? That’s laughable.”

                    Despite missing out on in-state talent, Savage didn’t sound concerned.

                    “Honestly, we didn’t need the portal,” Savage said. “Our roster is overloaded as it is. But anytime you take over a new program, there’s always some fat to trim—usually there’s a reason a change was made. So if we can bring in some added talent and get guys competing for their spots? That’s a win. Competition brings out that extra 25%.”

                    When asked if he felt slighted by Texas natives choosing not to return home, Savage shook his head.

                    “They’ll figure it out soon enough—especially those boys up in Norman.”

                    Despite signing just one portal player, Texas still finished with the No. 6 overall recruiting class, dropping slightly after entering the offseason at No. 5. The class is headlined by two five-star defensive tackles and 19 four-star prospects, showing that the Longhorns’ future remains bright even without immediate portal help.

                    Meanwhile, Ball State head coach Kadin Semonza continues proving he’s not just a two-time national champion on the field—he’s becoming a force on the recruiting trail as well. In just his second year at the helm in Muncie, Semonza landed a second consecutive Top-5 class.

                    “One thing I learned from Coach Savage is you’ve got to keep the cupboard stocked,” Semonza said. “If you’re relying on true freshmen to replace a three- or four-year starter, you’re asking for trouble.”

                    Semonza emphasized the value of long-term development.

                    “You want guys in-house for a season or two to really absorb the playbook. That way, when it’s their time, they’re ready to roll. Even if they’re not starting right away, we’re building depth and preparing them for the future. And if they’re ever called on in a pinch, they’ll be ready without the pressure of saving the season.”

                    Ball State certainly retooled their defensive cupboard after losing 5 starters from the front 7, with three 5* signees all at either defensive end our LB. In addition to the three 5* recruits, Ball State inked another 17 4* recruits to round out their 5th ranked class.


                    Texas Longhorns Recruiting Class

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                    Ball State Cardinals Recruiting Class



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                    • redsox907
                      MVP
                      • Aug 2024
                      • 1963

                      #27
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                      Texas Longhorns 2035 Season Preview

                      Austin, TX. - The sounds of Bigxthaplug’s “Texas” thundered through the Longhorns locker room as head coach Nash Savage emerged to meet the media before Texas’ annual Orange and White spring game. Dressed in gym shorts, a Longhorns tank top, aviators, and a backwards black-and-orange snapback, Savage’s look—and vibe—was a far cry from the buttoned-up demeanor he adopted during his tenure at Georgia.

                      It was a return to form for the coach who first made his name as a “players’ coach” at Ball State, known for his swagger, energy, and explosive offenses. At Georgia, following in the disciplined footsteps of Kirby Smart, Savage seemed to suppress that identity in an attempt to live up to those lofty expectations. But those who knew him best say the Savage swagger is officially back now that he’s settled in Austin.

                      “Who’s ready to watch some football?” he grinned before answering questions from reporters.

                      Expectations are high in Austin for the upcoming season, as Savage promises a return to the “Nitro” offensive style that made his Ball State and Syracuse teams must-watch TV. That commitment was reinforced by the hiring of Longhorns legend Colt McCoy as offensive coordinator.

                      Veteran quarterback Stephen Sharga returns for his redshirt senior season, coming off a strong campaign where he threw for 33 touchdowns against just 8 interceptions. The lefty signal-caller is thrilled about the new offensive direction.

                      “You watch those Ball State and Syracuse offenses and the QBs always looked like they were having the time of their lives, even under pressure,” Sharga said after spring ball. “To learn from guys like Coach Savage and Coach Colt? It’s a dream.”

                      Sharga will be supported by standout senior running back Marquis Pettis, who broke out last season with 886 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns. The 6’1” Little Elm, Texas native adds a major receiving threat to the offense as well, having hauled in 119 catches for 1,275 yards and 15 touchdowns over the past two seasons.

                      While the backfield is experienced, the receiving corps is talented but unproven. The top four receivers have just 90 combined career catches, with most eyes on Miguel Jerman, a speedster with elite vision and game-breaking ability—exactly the type Savage loves to feature in his offense.

                      Defensively, the situation is even more precarious. The entire unit has logged just 15 career sacks combined. New defensive coordinator Quincey Lincoln, formerly with Savage at Ball State, has a challenge ahead of him.

                      “These guys haven’t played much, no doubt,” Lincoln admitted. “But they’re talented. The biggest challenge will be building chemistry. That only comes with reps and learning to cover for each other.”

                      The defensive anchor will be senior middle linebacker Angel Kellum, a sideline-to-sideline presence with elite football IQ. Kellum will be crucial in keeping the young defense organized and competitive.

                      The secondary features a high-end starting cornerback duo in Jayden Singleton and Vernon Folkerts, but depth is a concern. Sophomore Juan Ventura will be counted on heavily, along with several less-proven options.

                      “That just means we up front need to do our jobs,” Kellum said. “If we get home on the quarterback, our guys in the back won’t have to cover forever. It’s a lot easier to defend 3rd-and-15 than 3rd-and-3.”

                      The Longhorns won’t have much time to ease into the season. They open against national runner-up Syracuse in the Duke’s Mayo Classic, followed by a road trip to face No. 15 Oregon and a home date with No. 14 Miami. SEC play begins shortly after with a trip to No. 18 Tennessee.

                      In total, seven of Texas’ 12 regular-season games will come against preseason ranked opponents. The second half of the schedule lightens up slightly, with a road game at No. 11 Ole Miss as the only ranked opponent after midseason.

                      If Sharga and the offense live up to expectations, a trip to the SEC Championship Game and even a College Football Playoff berth could be in reach. But for Nash Savage, the stakes are even higher. After a rocky end to his time at Georgia, the college football world no longer just expects “good” from him. It expects greatness—and this year, all signs point to Savage and the Longhorns being ready to deliver.


                      Texas Longhorns 2035 Schedule
                      DATEOPPONENTRESULT
                      Sep 1vs #3 Syracuse Orange 12-4
                      Sep 8at #15 Oregon Ducks 12-3
                      Sep 15vs #14 Miami Hurricanes 9-4
                      Sep 22at #18 Tennessee Volunteers 7-6
                      Sep 27vs #2 Alabama Crimson Tide 10-4
                      Oct 6vs Auburn Tigers 3-9
                      Oct 13vs #4 Oklahoma Sooners 13-2
                      Oct 20vs Mississippi State Bulldogs 5-7
                      Oct 27at Kentucky Wildcats 8-5
                      Nov 3at #11 Ole Miss Rebels 9-4
                      Nov 10vs Texas A&M Aggies 3-9
                      Nov 17vs LSU Tigers 7-6


                      NamePositionClassCurrent OVR
                      Stephen ShargaQB*SR(RS)89
                      Darryl EkanemQBSO(RS)88
                      Maurice UwazurikeQBJR(RS)85
                      Manuel NagyQBJR(RS)81
                      Joel BarmoreQBFR(RS)74
                      Wade McAdamsQBFR72
                      Marquis PettisHB*SR(RS)95
                      Lee VelaHBSO(RS)88
                      Nate CantwellHBSR(RS)84
                      Tyler HaywoodHBSR(RS)82
                      Alex McDonaldHBFR75
                      Earl PettyHBFR75
                      Andre MondWR*JR86
                      Josh CaesarWR*SR(RS)83
                      Miguel JermanWRSO(RS)81
                      Santiago DeCastroWRJR80
                      John SilvermanWRFR(RS)79
                      Rico MamaWRFR75
                      Prince OluokunWRFR75
                      Arie BattlesWRFR74
                      Jimmy CamarilloTE*SO(RS)89
                      Tyler BiggsTEJR83
                      Cameron AliTEJR(RS)79
                      Cortez DanielsTEFR(RS)78
                      Vantrise DidichTEFR(RS)74
                      Matt MelvinTEFR71
                      Mustafa CoatTESO67
                      Jermaine JamesonT*SR(RS)88
                      Manuel CrespoT*SR(RS)88
                      Eric QuacciaTSO(RS)83
                      Juan RamosTSO(RS)84
                      Miles EaglesTSR83
                      Ciante SillsTSO(RS)81
                      Dion JollyTFR76
                      Tomas TruebloodTFR74
                      Javier PinaG*JR(RS)91
                      James TrainerG*SR(RS)92
                      Jimmy ColonGSR(RS)87
                      Jeff McGlinnGSO(RS)84
                      Andres GenusGFR(RS)79
                      Emmanuel HartGSR(RS)88
                      Kevin VaccaroGJR(RS)87
                      Greg AugustineC*SO(RS)86
                      Parker FilipovicCJR(RS)83
                      Mateo HeurtelouCFR74
                      Diego BattlesDE*SO(RS)82
                      Shaun GrubbDE*JR(RS)86
                      Shaq ParmsDEJR82
                      Luis NunesDESO(RS)81
                      Deon HobertDEFR66
                      Tevita GoodDEFR74
                      Eric RadunzDEFR74
                      Deon WhalenDEFR73
                      Matt CherryDT*SR(RS)86
                      Sione SavageDTSO(RS)86
                      Ron EmeryDTSO(RS)80
                      Jon CummingsDTFR79
                      Nick CrespoDTFR79
                      Miguel GiulianoLB*SO*RS(84
                      Jabari OkpalaLB*SR86
                      Jimmy VellanoLBSO(RS)83
                      Timmy CantwellLBFR(RS)81
                      Sateki CummingsLBFR(RS)82
                      Esteban CastilloLBFR(RS)78
                      Ian DugganLBFR75
                      Kamryn EmeryLBFR69
                      Angel KellumMLB*SR(RS)93
                      Marvin PittsMLBJR82
                      Titus AlliMLBSO80
                      Jayden SingletonCB*JR(RS)89
                      Vernon FolkertsCB*JR89
                      Juan VenturaCBSO(RS)82
                      Antwuan SnowCBSO78
                      Prince HooeyCBFR77
                      Joey GayCBFR75
                      Paris GayCBFR65
                      Richard FingerCBFR65
                      Bryce FiedorowiczFS*FR(RS)82
                      Jarrad FrankFSFR75
                      Daymond LemmonsFSFR74
                      George RubioSS*JR79
                      Juan KilgoSSJR(RS)76
                      Johnnie EckertSSFR66
                      George MarcianoK*SO70
                      Connor ScalesP*JR(RS)71

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                      • redsox907
                        MVP
                        • Aug 2024
                        • 1963

                        #28


                        Ball State Cardinals 2035 Season Preview

                        Muncie, IN. - The Ball State Cardinals enter 2035 as back-to-back national champions, but they’ll face unfamiliar territory this fall as they begin their inaugural season in the Big Ten Conference.

                        “It’s a challenge we relish,” said third-year head coach Kadin Semonza at the team’s spring game. “The committee wanted to revitalize a Big Ten that, to be honest, had fallen behind not just the SEC, but the ACC and Big 12 too. Adding us and Syracuse changes that.”

                        Early indicators support Semonza’s claim: both the Big Ten and SEC boast seven teams in the preseason Top 25, topping the ACC’s five. The Cardinals, now firmly part of the Power Four conversation, will be tested early and often.

                        Ball State opens with a rivalry matchup against former MAC foe Northern Illinois before diving into a daunting stretch that includes road games at No. 16 Notre Dame and No. 9 Georgia. Their Big Ten debut comes against No. 13 Cincinnati, and the gauntlet ends with a highly anticipated Week 13 showdown at Syracuse—their opponent in each of the last two national title games.

                        “It’ll be strange seeing them that early,” Semonza said with a smile, “but it’s no less important. I expect conference title and playoff seeding implications to be on the line by the time we kick off in the JMA Dome.”

                        Looking to join Syracuse and Minnesota as the only programs to three-peat in the playoff era, Ball State returns nearly its entire offense. Heisman runner-up Juan Franco is back for his second season as the starting quarterback, though he’ll be without Biletnikoff Award winner Dominick Blonko, his go-to target during the title run. Still, the Cardinals are confident the production won’t drop.

                        With the top offense in college football the last two years, Ball State expects to remain elite on that side of the ball.

                        On defense, there are more question marks. The Cardinals lost all three starting defensive linemen and both starting outside linebackers. But under defensive coordinator Larry Johnson, Ball State has always emphasized depth and rotational experience. Despite five new starters, each brings meaningful in-game reps to the table.

                        “People are going to try to make a statement against us, put up 50 points,” said senior middle linebacker Tavon Jones, the heart of the defense. “But every guy here—unless he’s a true freshman—has been on the field. We don’t just say ‘next man up,’ we live it.”


                        Ball State Cardinals 2035 Schedule
                        DATEOPPONENTRESULT
                        Sep 1vs Northern Illinois 8-5
                        Sep 8at #16 Notre Dame 9-4
                        Sep 15at #9 Georgia 10-4
                        Sep 22vs #13 Cincinnati 10-4
                        Sep 29at Minnesota 3-9
                        Oct 6vs #19 Iowa 9-4
                        Oct 13vs BYE
                        Oct 20at #7 Penn State 11-3
                        Oct 27at #6 Illinois 12-3
                        Nov 3vs Michigan 8-4
                        Nov 10vs 8 Ohio State 9-4
                        Nov 17vs Michigan State 67
                        Nov 24at #3 Syracuse 12-4


                        Ball State Cardinals Depth Chart - 2035
                        Regular Offense
                        STARTER2ND3RD4TH
                        WRSR Tory Shough (91)SR(RS) Gideon Dahl (82)JR JP Binn (76)
                        TEJR Franklin Walters (80)SO Reggie Helm (78)FR Moses Adams (76)
                        LTJR(RS) Von Pierre (88)JR(RS) Howie Muller (85)FR(RS) Antony Romero (82)
                        LGSR(RS) Travis Madu (94)SO(RS) Alex Grimm (83)SR(RS) Emmett Davey (81)
                        CJR(RS) Desmond Robinson (90)SR(RS) DeMarco Calmelat (86)FR Rudy Chau (75)
                        RGSR(RS) Taylor Landers (88)SO(RS) Rich Flaherty (83)FR(RS) Tye Brumfield (80)
                        RTJR(RS) Montra Riggs (87)SO(RS) Marquez Lemon (83)SO(RS) Damien Regis (81)
                        WRJR Etinosa Okuyemi (94)SR Miguel Estrella (86)SO Martin Guardado (79)
                        QBSR(RS) Juan Franco (88)SO(RS) Konrad Silverman (88)SO(RS) Manny Livings (85)FR(RS) Jabari Okoronkwo (76)
                        HBSR(RS) Brendan Eisen (86)JR Brian Ojabo (85)FR(RS) Antonio Soto (83)JR Cary Jeffery (80)
                        Base 3-4 Defense
                        STARTER2ND3RD4TH
                        LDESR(RS) Jalen Dunham (90)SR James Tye (87)JR(RS) Gage Lanovoi (83)
                        NTSR(RS) Byron Griggs (88)SR(RS) Leati Tahi (88)FR(RS) Larry Metchie (81)
                        RDESR(RS) Alton Roque (88)FR(RS) Amari Hay (86)SO Tory Joseph (81)
                        LOLBSR Aries Hakim (83)SO Akeem Carraway (77)FR(RS) Blaine Dobbins (77)
                        LILBJR Devontae Kumah (93)JR Taylor Hawkins (85)SR(RS) Gage Connor (81)
                        RILBSR Tavon Jones (91)FR(RS) David McGahee (83)FR(RS) David Tonges (78)
                        ROLBSO Antoine Sanders (85)FR Soni Lu (78)FR(RS) Blaine Dobbins (77)
                        CBSR(RS) Lorenzo Gainwell (83)SR(RS) Maurice Hatchett (80)FR Dillon Seigler (77)
                        SSJR(RS) Reshard De Beer (83)JR(RS) Ron Mauch (82)SR Quentin Wooleyhand (81)
                        FSSO(RS) Jayden Canady (88)SR(RS) Dillon Slovis (84)SR Paul Kizer (81)
                        CBSO(RS) Alani Mafi (81)SO(RS) Rocko Cave (77)FR(RS) Howie Shaw (78)
                        Special Teams
                        STARTER2ND3RD4TH
                        KFR(RS) Maurice Gooch (74)
                        PSO(RS) Stephen Brazill (81)
                        KRBrian Ojabo (97)

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                          EDITORS NOTE:

                          I forgot to add that QB Emeka Kikaha transferred out in the spring. He was a SR and 90 OVR, but I wasn't going to bench Franco for him. Hoped he would land with a d1 program, but he has gone the D2 route (disappeared).
                      • redsox907
                        MVP
                        • Aug 2024
                        • 1963

                        #29


                        2035 Pre-Season Top 25, All Americans, and Heisman Favorites

                        NCAA Football Rankings - AP Top 25 - Updated: Aug 1, 2034
                        RKTEAM (VOTES)OVROFFDEF
                        1Ball State (40)949494
                        2Alabama (2)919192
                        3Syracuse (2) 888789
                        4Oklahoma909091
                        5Texas909190
                        6Illinois848484
                        7Penn State878590
                        8Ohio State919092
                        9Georgia909091
                        10Florida898990
                        11Ole Miss888790
                        12West Virginia808080
                        13Cincinnati828482
                        14Miami898990
                        15Oregon888690
                        16Notre Dame868786
                        17Arizoa828282
                        18Tennessee909090
                        19Iowa828482
                        20Army828282
                        21NC State858585
                        22SMU818082
                        23Georgia Tech898990
                        24Duke838284
                        25Colorado848485



                        NameSchoolPositionNameSchool
                        Oscar GarciaAlabamaQBStephen ShargaTexas
                        Marquis PettisTexasHBDave FriesGeorgia Tech
                        Kareem MoronkolaOregonHBPat HendersonAlabama
                        Etinosa OkuyemiBall StateWRTony SwayneMiami
                        Marques CiscoAlabamaWRQuincy ZakeljOklahoma
                        Tory ShoughBall StateWRJay FoxOklahoma
                        Dalvin DominiguezNotre DameTEJimmy CamarilloTexas
                        David VenableAlabamaTFinau IkaStanford
                        Travis MaduBall StateGJavier PinaTexas
                        Joe CrookNebraskaCDesmond RobisnonBall State
                        James TrainerTexasGVai HomerAlabama
                        Timmy BouchardOklahomaTSpencer ReinboltNotre Dame
                        Mike ParkerMiamiDEJake HagerSyracuse
                        Isaiah LargentSyracuseDEMiles TroutOklahoma
                        Joel SnowOklahomaDTTitus DensonUSC
                        Cam KeenanTennesseeDTJoshua BuntingUSC
                        Cedrick EdmondOle MissLBJacques ElkinsDuke
                        Sam HautauOregonMLBDevonta KumahBall State
                        Craig PettisSyracuseLBDeMar SmytheSyracuse
                        KJ JacksonOklahomaCBEnrique LylesGeorgia Tech
                        Jameson HamiltonTennesseeCBVernon FolkertsTexas
                        Dion IzienMiamiFSCole UlrichAlabama
                        Marco BitonioSyracuseSSDerek BlankOregon
                        Devon HeapsSyracuseKBrian CerryTexas Tech
                        Oliver ZemaitisOklahomaPNick StoryTennessee


                        Heisman Watch - Updated: Aug 10, 2035
                        NAMEPOSSCHOOL2034 STATS
                        Oscar GarciaQBAlabama4,024 Yds, 40 TD, 7 INT
                        Marquis PettisHBTexas202 Att, 886 Yds, 16 TD
                        Charlie HerzlichHBUtah State84 Att, 450 Yds, 3 TD
                        Etinosa OkuyemiWRBall State36 Rec, 659 Yds, 9 TD
                        Kareem MoronkolaHBOregon225 Att, 623 Yds, 4 TD

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                          MVP
                          • Aug 2024
                          • 1963

                          #30



                          Texas Longhorns 2035 Recruiting Preview
                          Austin, TX. - The Texas Longhorns enter the 2035 recruiting cycles with 18 senior set to graduate at seasons end and while those include QB Stephen Sharga, HB Marquis Pettis, and MLB Angel Kellum, the Longhorns have a plethora of depth behind the seniors.

                          “We’ve got a lot of depth across the roster, so we don’t have a position we “have” to get an impact player,” noted HC Nash Savage to the media.

                          Texas is expected to target a high volume of cornerbacks and safeties, as well as middle linebackers, in what has become a theme for HC Nash Savage throughout his 10 years of coaching.

                          Texas may have already found their HB of the future with the early signing of Max Melvin, a Mont Belvieu, Texas native. Melvin is the 191st overall prospect and 21st ranked HB in this years class.

                          The biggest targets on the board early for Texas is QB Emilio Delgado, the 12th ranked player nationwide and 3rd overall QB, hailing from Rio Rancho, NM and T Spencer Samuel, the 9th overall prospect and 3rd ranked T, from Carlisle, PA.

                          Texas Longhorns Recruiting - 2035
                          NAMEPOSCLASSHOMETOWNHTWTCALIBER
                          Spencer Samuel 9thTHSCarlisle, PA6'5320
                          Emilio Delgado 12thQBHSRio Rancho, NM6'0218
                          James Mosely 21stDEHSSalt Lake City, UT6'6257
                          Brian Carney 24thSSHSNew Iberia, LA5'11198
                          Marvin Westerman 78thCBHSWhittier, CA5'11189
                          Brian Breckner 83rdSSHSMansfield, TX6'1206
                          Javier Angulo 91stCBHSFrisco, TX6'2180
                          Desmond Hobert 134thMLBHSHerriman, UT6'2227
                          Dominick Lamur 135thCBHSMarshall, TX6'0188
                          Kurt Folk 148thGHSCypress ,TX6'2305
                          Raekwon Robbins 184thMLBHSArlington, TX6'2219
                          Max Melvin 191st*HBHSMont Belvieu, TX6'3229
                          Shaun Miles 207thLBHSGilbert, AZ6'3251
                          Luis Basanez 210thWRHSMission Hills, CA5'10208
                          Mateo Vargas 218thGHSHouston, TX6'1332
                          Ramon Tangelo 279thATHHSMarlin, TX6'1304
                          Rashaun Gratz 318thDEHSAustin, TX6'2273
                          Nick Urrutia 336thFSHSTomball, TX6'3191
                          Nico Obi 373rdFSHSCypress, TX6'3196
                          Ted Amerson 428thATHHSStillwater, OK5'10194
                          Luis Velasco 457thMLBHSWichita Falls, TX6'0233


                          Ball State Cardinals 2035 Recruiting Preview

                          Muncie, IN. - Ball State enters the 2035 recruiting period with at least 25 scholarships set to open at seasons end, with many expecting that number to balloon to 30 before the 2035 NFL Draft.

                          "Its definitely nice to have had a group of guys together so long, its rare to see nearly a full class reach their senior season," acknowledged HC Kadin Semonza, "But at the same time it puts the pressure on us as a staff to continue to add high quality players that can make an impact sooner than later."

                          While the Cardinals have done a tremendous job of stacking talent across the board, the WR position will likely receive the most attention in this years recruiting cycle. Of the 7 WRs currently enrolled at Ball State, four are set to graduate at years end. Notably, all four of those WRs are atop the depth chart, meaning there is more pressure than normal to find an immediate impact for the WR core for the coming season.

                          Ball State Cardinals Recruiting - 2035
                          NAMEPOSCLASSHOMETOWNHTWTCALIBER
                          Alex Bragg 3rdTHSFort Collins, CO6'4299
                          Mitch Marvin 6thTHSCordova, TN6'4317
                          Karlos Farris 14thATHHSLake Forest, IL6'0204
                          Mike Lewis 19thDEHSHerriman, UT6'5281
                          DJ Mann 48thLBHSElkhart, IN6'3234
                          Kalen Hape 97thGHSSheridan, WY6'5284
                          Oliver Mettenberger 106thHBHSYoungstown, OH5'10232
                          LaMichael Pullard 119thDEHSChicago, IL6'3250
                          Miguel Padrino 137thWRHSBolingbrook, IL5'11205
                          Duke Egnew 145thDTHSHindsdale, IL6'4317
                          Nate Graves 194thMLBHSCarmel, IN6'2230
                          Mike Rheem 285thWRHSKnoxville, TN6;3199
                          Timote Manuwai 299thCBHSBrookeville, IN5'10192
                          Jamal Tuggle 367thATHHSDetroit, MI5'11192
                          Cedric Muma 455thCBHSDetroit, MI5'10203

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