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Oregon lands another 5-star in No. 5 WR Sabb

Five-star wide receiver Xavier Sabb, ranked No. 20 in the SC Next 300, committed to Oregon on Friday, handing Ducks coach Dan Lanning his second five-star pledge this week.

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Ohio St. adds to Harrison pipeline, lands WR Jett

Five-star wide receiver Jett Harrison, the younger brother of ex-Ohio State All-American Marvin Harrison Jr., announced his commitment to the Buckeyes' 2028 class on Wednesday.

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Hour 2: ‘What’s More Likely,’ plus The Ringer’s Todd McShay Talks Sorsby & ’27 NFL Draft QB Class

The Ringer’s Todd McShay and Rich discuss Brendan Sorsby’s NFL future following his NCAA gambling scandal and subsequent settlement with the league that will allow him to be drafted next year with no threat of a looming suspension, break down what’s shaping up to be one of the best quarterback classes in decades, what Michigan QB Bryce Underwood must improve upon this year, and shares his favorite stories from covering past NFL Drafts with ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. In ‘What’s More Likely,’ Rich weighs in on the USMNT’s World Cup outlook, Argentina star Lionel Messi, France’ Kylian M’bappe, Rams DE Myles Garrett, the Saints, Dolphins, LeBron James and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Well-traveled Eichorst hired as Wisconsin AD

Shawn Eichorst is returning to his home state and heading back to the Big Ten as Wisconsin's athletic director nearly a decade after Nebraska fired him from that same position.

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The weight of being the preseason #1 team is very heavy. In 76 years of the AP poll there is only ONE team that started #1 and stayed that way throughout the entire season and won a National Championship - that was Florida State in 1999. While the CFP has given more leeway for the top ranked teams it’s still a big target on your back to start the season. So who deserves to be ranked #1 in the preseason? McElroy makes the case for and against Texas, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Oregon, Miami, Indiana and Georgia all to be the preseason #1 ranked team.

The weight of being the preseason #1 team is very heavy. In 76 years of the AP poll there is only ONE team that started #1 and stayed that way throughout the entire season and won a National Championship - that was Florida State in 1999. While the CFP has given more leeway for the top ranked teams it’s still a big target on your back to start the season. So who deserves to be ranked #1 in the preseason? McElroy makes the case for and against Texas, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Oregon, Miami, Indiana and Georgia all to be the preseason #1 ranked team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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'27 Draft Class Sneak Peek

Dan Graziano is joined by Field Yates and Jeremy Fowler. The crew will break down the latest from Tight End University including how George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers will rebound from injury this season. Plus, a discussion on incoming rookies and a preview of what's to come for the 2027 NFL Draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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What if the SEC has a really bad start in non-conference play to open the season? What if Indiana drops three games or Penn State wins 10? What if Notre Dame finally breaks through for their first National Title since 1988 and what if USC finishes UNDER 8 wins in year five under Lincoln Riley? What if the BIG 12 is a two bid league and what if the college football playoff gets even messier in November? McElroy tackles some of the biggest ‘what if’s’ heading into the 2026 season.

What if the SEC has a really bad start in non-conference play to open the season? What if Indiana drops three games or Penn State wins 10? What if Notre Dame finally breaks through for their first National Title since 1988 and what if USC finishes UNDER 8 wins in year five under Lincoln Riley? What if the BIG 12 is a two bid league and what if the college football playoff gets even messier in November? McElroy tackles some of the biggest ‘what if’s’ heading into the 2026 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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11dAdam Rittenberg

Ohio State to enshrine Tressel in ring of honor

Jim Tressel, who coached Ohio State to six Big Ten titles and the 2002 National Championship title, will be inducted into the Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor on Sept. 5.

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Greg McElroy breaks down who has the most elite pass catching units in college football knowing the Ohio State is Wide Receiver U until further notice. Will Miami be even better than last year with Malachi Toney & Cooper Barkate, can Trey’Dez Green and a group of transfers get LSU to the next level and does Indiana with Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh have the best WR duo in the BIG 10? Can Moore and Wesco improve the Clemson offense, how great can Texas be with Wingo and Cam Coleman and if the Oregon WR’s stay healthy will the Ducks have one of the most dangerous pass catching units in the country?

Greg McElroy breaks down who has the most elite pass catching units in college football knowing the Ohio State is Wide Receiver U until further notice. Will Miami be even better than last year with Malachi Toney & Cooper Barkate, can Trey’Dez Green and a group of transfers get LSU to the next level and does Indiana with Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh have the best WR duo in the BIG 10? Can Moore and Wesco improve the Clemson offense, how great can Texas be with Wingo and Cam Coleman and if the Oregon WR’s stay healthy will the Ducks have one of the most dangerous pass catching units in the country? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Who has the best secondaries in college football, the ones that could change games, the ones who could swing college football playoff races? Would you rather have Ohio State’s or Michigan’s secondary? Texas Tech showed out last year, can Pollock & Boyd do it again? Does Notre Dame have the best player on the best secondary or can Alabama lay claim to both? Are the transfers ready to step up EVERYWHERE and where do Texas A&M, Oregon, Georgia and LSU land in the rankings? McElroy ranks the Top 10 “no fly zone” DB units in 2026.

Who has the best secondaries in college football, the ones that could change games, the ones who could swing college football playoff races? Would you rather have Ohio State’s or Michigan’s secondary? Texas Tech showed out last year, can Pollock & Boyd do it again? Does Notre Dame have the best player on the best secondary or can Alabama lay claim to both? Are the transfers ready to step up EVERYWHERE and where do Texas A&M, Oregon, Georgia and LSU land in the rankings? McElroy ranks the Top 10 “no fly zone” DB units in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Day: OSU eyes being 'really good' in 4th quarter

The Buckeyes know their upcoming schedule in 2026 will require superior late-game execution because of the opponents and how the previous season ended.

Indiana's Curt Cignetti: Josh Hoover's having a great summer (2:03)
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Hour 2: Rich’s NFL Offenses Power Rankings, plus Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti

Indiana HC Curt Cignetti tells Rich why new Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza is a wolf in sheep’s clothing, why he bet on himself and left Nick Saban’s staff at Alabama to pursue his head coaching dreams, what he has to say to doubters who think the Hoosiers’ national championship was a fluke, weighs in on the challenges of coaching during the NIL era and his thought on the NFL outlook for controversial former IU quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Rich power ranks his top 10 NFL offensive squads with and proves one thing: he CANNOT quit Tua Tagovailoa. Rich previews the newest Linda Cohn episode of his ‘This Was SportsCenter’ podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Five-star WR recruit Dakota Guerrant commits to Oregon on McAfee (0:38)
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