8legs: Athlon sports

Your Followed Topics

#1 out of 3

Athlon ranks Lincoln Riley No. 7 among Big Ten head coaches, a drop from the previous year.
Riley faces pressure to deliver a breakthrough season for USC in Year 5.
USC’s playoff hopes loom after a 9-4 finish, with Riley aiming to capitalize in 2026.
Riley’s success at Oklahoma is cited as a measure against his Big Ten performance in USC.
Athlon’s ranking notes Riley’s first five seasons will determine his championship window and playoff chances.
Riley acknowledges a competitive schedule with tests at Wisconsin, Penn State, and Ohio State.
USC’s recruiting class is highlighted as a strength for sustaining a title chase.
The article frames Riley’s tenure as builder of an offense, with defense needing improvement.
USC’s 2026 schedule includes marquee matchups and a busy calendar ahead of the season.
Athlon’s feature includes a broader look at coaches and top storylines in the Big Ten.

Vote 0

#2 out of 3

sports15h ago

Big 12 coaches anonymously praised Kyle Whittingham as a great football coach and person as he moves from Utah to Michigan.
Analysts note Whittingham’s Pac-12 approach and its potential to influence Michigan’s offense under new leadership.
Coaches highlighted Whittingham’s run-game philosophy and its alignment with Utah’s pullers and gap schemes.
Some peers expressed concerns Utah might struggle to stop the run in the new era under Scalley.
Utah retained defensive changes with Scalley becoming head coach and Jay Hill joining the staff.

Vote 0

#3 out of 3

sports13h ago

A Big 12 coach bluntly assessed Cincinnati’s future after Brendan Sorsby’s departure, calling him the team’s engine and highlighting the loss’s impact.
The anonymous coach contrasted revenue sharing in the Big 12, saying some programs do not play by the same rules as others.
Cincinnati’s quarterback depth for 2024 includes JC French IV, Liam O’Brien, and Samaj Jones, posing a challenge for Scott Satterfield.
Cincinnati’s defensive improvement under Nate Woody drew praise from the anonymous coach.
Sorsby’s past season included 2,800 passing yards and 27 touchdowns before entering rehab amid NCAA eligibility disputes.
Sorsby transferred to Texas Tech and became a top transfer portal addition, with On3 ranking him highly.
The piece notes Sorsby’s legal action against the NCAA and the dispute over eligibility.
Athlon Sports provided the context for the anonymous coach’s remarks in its college football preview magazine.
The On3 article frames Sorsby’s transfer and the Bearcats’ QB future within broader transfer market dynamics.
The story references Cincinnati’s defensive upgrade as a counterpoint to the quarterback loss.

Vote 0

Unlimited Access

Personalized Feed

Full Experience

By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy.. You also agree to receive our newsletters, you can opt-out any time.

Create an account and enjoy content that interests you with your personalized feed

Unlimited Access

Personalized Feed

Full Experience

By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy.. You also agree to receive our newsletters, you can opt-out any time.