From The Shadows| The Rise Of Nash Savage (CFB25) *New Thread*
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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..👍 1-
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.👍 1
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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?👍 1Comment
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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👍 1
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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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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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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) 👍 1Comment
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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.👍 1Comment
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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 Comment
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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 - - - - Comment
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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))Comment
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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
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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.
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Name * POS Prev School New School PJ Sauer 4* QB Maryland Notre Dame Khalid Brockel 4* QB South Carolina Syracuse Steve Judovsky 4* HB Maryland Penn State Jeffrey Crick 4* HB Toledo Notre Dame Simon Molinaro 4* HB Penn State Notre Dame Enrique Garcia 4* WR Baylor Oklahoma Gideon Dahl 4* WR South Carolina Ball State Damon Gizzi 4* WR Tulane Alabama Caesar Viera 4* TE Baylor Oklahoma Larry Haywood 4* TE Maryland Penn State Marco Morales 4* T Maryland East Carolina Dion Rathman 4* T Miss State Oklahoma DeSean Abraham 4* T Arkansas SMU Marquez Lemon 4* T Kansas State Ball State Alex Batista 4* G Washington USC Steven Funk 4* G Wyoming BYU Quincy Owusu 4* C Toledo West Virginia Jon Dillard 4* DE Virginia Tech Army Max Naanee 4* DE Tulsa Oklahoma Frank Nailor 4* DE LA Tech Oklahoma Wayne O'Dell 4* DT Kansas State SMU Taulia Butt 4* DT Virginia Tech West Virginia David Schillinger 4* LB Virginia Tech Penn State Cortez Merriweather 4* LB Virginia Tech Georgia Tech Parker Griggs 4* MLB Rice Notre Dame Cameron Childress 4* MLB Arkansas TCU Junior Rau 4* CB Washington Oregon Parker Tongue 4* CB Central Michigan Michigan Mason Adams 4* CB UTSA Oklahoma James Blount 4* FS Arizona Oklahoma Morris Garrison 4* SS San Jose State TCU John Radunz 4* SS Pittsburgh Miami Comment
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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 DATE OPPONENT RESULT Sep 1 vs #3 Syracuse Orange 12-4 Sep 8 at #15 Oregon Ducks 12-3 Sep 15 vs #14 Miami Hurricanes 9-4 Sep 22 at #18 Tennessee Volunteers 7-6 Sep 27 vs #2 Alabama Crimson Tide 10-4 Oct 6 vs Auburn Tigers 3-9 Oct 13 vs #4 Oklahoma Sooners 13-2 Oct 20 vs Mississippi State Bulldogs 5-7 Oct 27 at Kentucky Wildcats 8-5 Nov 3 at #11 Ole Miss Rebels 9-4 Nov 10 vs Texas A&M Aggies 3-9 Nov 17 vs LSU Tigers 7-6
Name Position Class Current OVR Stephen Sharga QB* SR(RS) 89 Darryl Ekanem QB SO(RS) 88 Maurice Uwazurike QB JR(RS) 85 Manuel Nagy QB JR(RS) 81 Joel Barmore QB FR(RS) 74 Wade McAdams QB FR 72 Marquis Pettis HB* SR(RS) 95 Lee Vela HB SO(RS) 88 Nate Cantwell HB SR(RS) 84 Tyler Haywood HB SR(RS) 82 Alex McDonald HB FR 75 Earl Petty HB FR 75 Andre Mond WR* JR 86 Josh Caesar WR* SR(RS) 83 Miguel Jerman WR SO(RS) 81 Santiago DeCastro WR JR 80 John Silverman WR FR(RS) 79 Rico Mama WR FR 75 Prince Oluokun WR FR 75 Arie Battles WR FR 74 Jimmy Camarillo TE* SO(RS) 89 Tyler Biggs TE JR 83 Cameron Ali TE JR(RS) 79 Cortez Daniels TE FR(RS) 78 Vantrise Didich TE FR(RS) 74 Matt Melvin TE FR 71 Mustafa Coat TE SO 67 Jermaine Jameson T* SR(RS) 88 Manuel Crespo T* SR(RS) 88 Eric Quaccia T SO(RS) 83 Juan Ramos T SO(RS) 84 Miles Eagles T SR 83 Ciante Sills T SO(RS) 81 Dion Jolly T FR 76 Tomas Trueblood T FR 74 Javier Pina G* JR(RS) 91 James Trainer G* SR(RS) 92 Jimmy Colon G SR(RS) 87 Jeff McGlinn G SO(RS) 84 Andres Genus G FR(RS) 79 Emmanuel Hart G SR(RS) 88 Kevin Vaccaro G JR(RS) 87 Greg Augustine C* SO(RS) 86 Parker Filipovic C JR(RS) 83 Mateo Heurtelou C FR 74 Diego Battles DE* SO(RS) 82 Shaun Grubb DE* JR(RS) 86 Shaq Parms DE JR 82 Luis Nunes DE SO(RS) 81 Deon Hobert DE FR 66 Tevita Good DE FR 74 Eric Radunz DE FR 74 Deon Whalen DE FR 73 Matt Cherry DT* SR(RS) 86 Sione Savage DT SO(RS) 86 Ron Emery DT SO(RS) 80 Jon Cummings DT FR 79 Nick Crespo DT FR 79 Miguel Giuliano LB* SO*RS( 84 Jabari Okpala LB* SR 86 Jimmy Vellano LB SO(RS) 83 Timmy Cantwell LB FR(RS) 81 Sateki Cummings LB FR(RS) 82 Esteban Castillo LB FR(RS) 78 Ian Duggan LB FR 75 Kamryn Emery LB FR 69 Angel Kellum MLB* SR(RS) 93 Marvin Pitts MLB JR 82 Titus Alli MLB SO 80 Jayden Singleton CB* JR(RS) 89 Vernon Folkerts CB* JR 89 Juan Ventura CB SO(RS) 82 Antwuan Snow CB SO 78 Prince Hooey CB FR 77 Joey Gay CB FR 75 Paris Gay CB FR 65 Richard Finger CB FR 65 Bryce Fiedorowicz FS* FR(RS) 82 Jarrad Frank FS FR 75 Daymond Lemmons FS FR 74 George Rubio SS* JR 79 Juan Kilgo SS JR(RS) 76 Johnnie Eckert SS FR 66 George Marciano K* SO 70 Connor Scales P* JR(RS) 71
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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 DATE OPPONENT RESULT Sep 1 vs Northern Illinois 8-5 Sep 8 at #16 Notre Dame 9-4 Sep 15 at #9 Georgia 10-4 Sep 22 vs #13 Cincinnati 10-4 Sep 29 at Minnesota 3-9 Oct 6 vs #19 Iowa 9-4 Oct 13 vs BYE Oct 20 at #7 Penn State 11-3 Oct 27 at #6 Illinois 12-3 Nov 3 vs Michigan 8-4 Nov 10 vs 8 Ohio State 9-4 Nov 17 vs Michigan State 67 Nov 24 at #3 Syracuse 12-4
Ball State Cardinals Depth Chart - 2035 Regular Offense STARTER 2ND 3RD 4TH WR SR Tory Shough (91) SR(RS) Gideon Dahl (82) JR JP Binn (76) TE JR Franklin Walters (80) SO Reggie Helm (78) FR Moses Adams (76) LT JR(RS) Von Pierre (88) JR(RS) Howie Muller (85) FR(RS) Antony Romero (82) LG SR(RS) Travis Madu (94) SO(RS) Alex Grimm (83) SR(RS) Emmett Davey (81) C JR(RS) Desmond Robinson (90) SR(RS) DeMarco Calmelat (86) FR Rudy Chau (75) RG SR(RS) Taylor Landers (88) SO(RS) Rich Flaherty (83) FR(RS) Tye Brumfield (80) RT JR(RS) Montra Riggs (87) SO(RS) Marquez Lemon (83) SO(RS) Damien Regis (81) WR JR Etinosa Okuyemi (94) SR Miguel Estrella (86) SO Martin Guardado (79) QB SR(RS) Juan Franco (88) SO(RS) Konrad Silverman (88) SO(RS) Manny Livings (85) FR(RS) Jabari Okoronkwo (76) HB SR(RS) Brendan Eisen (86) JR Brian Ojabo (85) FR(RS) Antonio Soto (83) JR Cary Jeffery (80) Base 3-4 Defense STARTER 2ND 3RD 4TH LDE SR(RS) Jalen Dunham (90) SR James Tye (87) JR(RS) Gage Lanovoi (83) NT SR(RS) Byron Griggs (88) SR(RS) Leati Tahi (88) FR(RS) Larry Metchie (81) RDE SR(RS) Alton Roque (88) FR(RS) Amari Hay (86) SO Tory Joseph (81) LOLB SR Aries Hakim (83) SO Akeem Carraway (77) FR(RS) Blaine Dobbins (77) LILB JR Devontae Kumah (93) JR Taylor Hawkins (85) SR(RS) Gage Connor (81) RILB SR Tavon Jones (91) FR(RS) David McGahee (83) FR(RS) David Tonges (78) ROLB SO Antoine Sanders (85) FR Soni Lu (78) FR(RS) Blaine Dobbins (77) CB SR(RS) Lorenzo Gainwell (83) SR(RS) Maurice Hatchett (80) FR Dillon Seigler (77) SS JR(RS) Reshard De Beer (83) JR(RS) Ron Mauch (82) SR Quentin Wooleyhand (81) FS SO(RS) Jayden Canady (88) SR(RS) Dillon Slovis (84) SR Paul Kizer (81) CB SO(RS) Alani Mafi (81) SO(RS) Rocko Cave (77) FR(RS) Howie Shaw (78) Special Teams STARTER 2ND 3RD 4TH K FR(RS) Maurice Gooch (74) P SO(RS) Stephen Brazill (81) KR Brian Ojabo (97) Comment
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2035 Pre-Season Top 25, All Americans, and Heisman Favorites
NCAA Football Rankings - AP Top 25 - Updated: Aug 1, 2034 RK TEAM (VOTES) OVR OFF DEF 1 Ball State (40) 94 94 94 2 Alabama (2) 91 91 92 3 Syracuse (2) 88 87 89 4 Oklahoma 90 90 91 5 Texas 90 91 90 6 Illinois 84 84 84 7 Penn State 87 85 90 8 Ohio State 91 90 92 9 Georgia 90 90 91 10 Florida 89 89 90 11 Ole Miss 88 87 90 12 West Virginia 80 80 80 13 Cincinnati 82 84 82 14 Miami 89 89 90 15 Oregon 88 86 90 16 Notre Dame 86 87 86 17 Arizoa 82 82 82 18 Tennessee 90 90 90 19 Iowa 82 84 82 20 Army 82 82 82 21 NC State 85 85 85 22 SMU 81 80 82 23 Georgia Tech 89 89 90 24 Duke 83 82 84 25 Colorado 84 84 85
Name School Position Name School Oscar Garcia Alabama QB Stephen Sharga Texas Marquis Pettis Texas HB Dave Fries Georgia Tech Kareem Moronkola Oregon HB Pat Henderson Alabama Etinosa Okuyemi Ball State WR Tony Swayne Miami Marques Cisco Alabama WR Quincy Zakelj Oklahoma Tory Shough Ball State WR Jay Fox Oklahoma Dalvin Dominiguez Notre Dame TE Jimmy Camarillo Texas David Venable Alabama T Finau Ika Stanford Travis Madu Ball State G Javier Pina Texas Joe Crook Nebraska C Desmond Robisnon Ball State James Trainer Texas G Vai Homer Alabama Timmy Bouchard Oklahoma T Spencer Reinbolt Notre Dame Mike Parker Miami DE Jake Hager Syracuse Isaiah Largent Syracuse DE Miles Trout Oklahoma Joel Snow Oklahoma DT Titus Denson USC Cam Keenan Tennessee DT Joshua Bunting USC Cedrick Edmond Ole Miss LB Jacques Elkins Duke Sam Hautau Oregon MLB Devonta Kumah Ball State Craig Pettis Syracuse LB DeMar Smythe Syracuse KJ Jackson Oklahoma CB Enrique Lyles Georgia Tech Jameson Hamilton Tennessee CB Vernon Folkerts Texas Dion Izien Miami FS Cole Ulrich Alabama Marco Bitonio Syracuse SS Derek Blank Oregon Devon Heaps Syracuse K Brian Cerry Texas Tech Oliver Zemaitis Oklahoma P Nick Story Tennessee
Heisman Watch - Updated: Aug 10, 2035 NAME POS SCHOOL 2034 STATS Oscar Garcia QB Alabama 4,024 Yds, 40 TD, 7 INT Marquis Pettis HB Texas 202 Att, 886 Yds, 16 TD Charlie Herzlich HB Utah State 84 Att, 450 Yds, 3 TD Etinosa Okuyemi WR Ball State 36 Rec, 659 Yds, 9 TD Kareem Moronkola HB Oregon 225 Att, 623 Yds, 4 TD
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Texas Longhorns 2035 Recruiting PreviewAustin, 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 NAME POS CLASS HOMETOWN HT WT CALIBER Spencer Samuel 9th T HS Carlisle, PA 6'5 320 Emilio Delgado 12th QB HS Rio Rancho, NM 6'0 218 James Mosely 21st DE HS Salt Lake City, UT 6'6 257 Brian Carney 24th SS HS New Iberia, LA 5'11 198 Marvin Westerman 78th CB HS Whittier, CA 5'11 189 Brian Breckner 83rd SS HS Mansfield, TX 6'1 206 Javier Angulo 91st CB HS Frisco, TX 6'2 180 Desmond Hobert 134th MLB HS Herriman, UT 6'2 227 Dominick Lamur 135th CB HS Marshall, TX 6'0 188 Kurt Folk 148th G HS Cypress ,TX 6'2 305 Raekwon Robbins 184th MLB HS Arlington, TX 6'2 219 Max Melvin 191st* HB HS Mont Belvieu, TX 6'3 229 Shaun Miles 207th LB HS Gilbert, AZ 6'3 251 Luis Basanez 210th WR HS Mission Hills, CA 5'10 208 Mateo Vargas 218th G HS Houston, TX 6'1 332 Ramon Tangelo 279th ATH HS Marlin, TX 6'1 304 Rashaun Gratz 318th DE HS Austin, TX 6'2 273 Nick Urrutia 336th FS HS Tomball, TX 6'3 191 Nico Obi 373rd FS HS Cypress, TX 6'3 196 Ted Amerson 428th ATH HS Stillwater, OK 5'10 194 Luis Velasco 457th MLB HS Wichita Falls, TX 6'0 233
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 NAME POS CLASS HOMETOWN HT WT CALIBER Alex Bragg 3rd T HS Fort Collins, CO 6'4 299 Mitch Marvin 6th T HS Cordova, TN 6'4 317 Karlos Farris 14th ATH HS Lake Forest, IL 6'0 204 Mike Lewis 19th DE HS Herriman, UT 6'5 281 DJ Mann 48th LB HS Elkhart, IN 6'3 234 Kalen Hape 97th G HS Sheridan, WY 6'5 284 Oliver Mettenberger 106th HB HS Youngstown, OH 5'10 232 LaMichael Pullard 119th DE HS Chicago, IL 6'3 250 Miguel Padrino 137th WR HS Bolingbrook, IL 5'11 205 Duke Egnew 145th DT HS Hindsdale, IL 6'4 317 Nate Graves 194th MLB HS Carmel, IN 6'2 230 Mike Rheem 285th WR HS Knoxville, TN 6;3 199 Timote Manuwai 299th CB HS Brookeville, IN 5'10 192 Jamal Tuggle 367th ATH HS Detroit, MI 5'11 192 Cedric Muma 455th CB HS Detroit, MI 5'10 203 Comment
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