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Former college football star Johnny Manziel predicts NCAA's demise: 'It's only a matter of time'

Johnny Manziel was one of the most popular college football players of his era. He threw for 7,820 yards during his two-year stint as the starting quarterback at Texas A&M. He was named the Heisman Trophy winner in 2012, becoming the first freshman to earn the accolade. Manziel became a household name and brought unprecedented attention and revenue to Texas …

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College football team to go forward with Houston-inspired blue unis despite NFL's cease-and-desist: report

The Houston Cougars will continue with plans to use light blue alternative uniforms for their sports teams, a decision that comes months after the NFL sent the university a cease-and-desist letter claiming that the look was “blatant copying” of the Houston Oilers trademark. The university sent a letter to the NFL last month informing the league of its decision to …

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Deion Sanders snaps back at critic of his son, boldly predicts he'll be a top-5 draft pick

The Sanders family sure knows how to pick a battle. After Shedeur Sanders called one of his ex-teammates “mid,” one of his critics tweeted at his father, who doubles as his head coach at the University of Colorado. Deion took to X, formerly Twitter, to seemingly take a shot at, well, just about everyone. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE …

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UTEP head coach defends former Colorado player after Shedeur Sanders criticism: 'Check the tape'

UTEP football coach Scotty Walden came to the defense of safety Xavier Smith on Tuesday after Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders took a shot at the ex-Buffaloes player on social media. The issue stemmed from Smith’s comments about Deion Sanders in The Athletic earlier in the week. Smith, who eventually transferred to UTEP from Colorado, said the coach’s approach to his …

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Marcus Outzen, former Florida State QB who started in national championship game, dead at 46

Former quarterback Marcus Outzen, who rose to prominence during his standout stint at Florida State, died Tuesday. He was 46. His son Colton shared the news of his father’s death on social media. “Rest In Peace @MarcusOutzen. I love you so much Dad,” Colton wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Outzen, who was affectionately known as “The Rooster” suffered from complications …

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Colorado's Shedeur Sanders says he doesn't 'even remember' former teammate who criticized Deion Sanders

Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders has recently faced some headwinds on the roster building front. The Buffaloes have experienced a mass exodus in the weeks after the spring opening of the transfer portal. One of the departing players, Xavier Smith, raised some eyebrows when he criticized his former coach. Smith said Sanders pushed him to transfer at some point …

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Appalachian State offensive lineman Jack Murphy dies

Appalachian State offensive lineman John “Jack” Murphy has died, head football coach Shawn Clark confirmed on social media Tuesday. Clark first revealed the news of Murphy’s passing in a post on X. Appalachian State Mountaineers wide receiver Dashaun Davis (6) reacts with tight end Eli Wilson (87) and offensive lineman Jack Murphy (59) after scoring a touchdown in the third …

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5 quarterbacks to look for in 2025 NFL Draft class

The 2024 NFL Draft saw an unprecedented four quarterbacks taken in the top 10 and six taken in the top 12 as the talent pool was stacked heading into the new season. As those rookies get acclimated to their new teams, a group of highly talented quarterbacks await their turn in the 2025 NFL Draft. College football is set to …

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Ex-Colorado player rips Deion Sanders' approach to roster overhaul

Former Colorado Buffaloes safety Xavier Smith shared some insight on his departure from the program as Deion Sanders came into Boulder and took over as head coach. Smith took issue with the way Sanders dealt with the players who were around after Karl Dorrell was fired and Mike Sanders wasn’t retained. Sanders came over from Jackson State in a high-profile …

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Colorado loses top running back in transfer portal in blow to Deion Sanders-led team

The Colorado Buffaloes football team’s use of the transfer portal has been noted across the sport for the last two years as Deion Sanders has tinkered with the roster since he entered Boulder. On Sunday, Sanders also learned it could be damaging as well. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Colorado Buffaloes running back Dylan Edwards celebrates after …

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