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New transfer portal windows approved in college basketball, other sports
Changes to the transfer windows were approved by the Division I Cabinet on Wednesday, notably shortening and moving back the window in men's and women's basketball to the day after the national championship game. The transfer windows in men's and women's basketball will now open for a 15-day period the day after each sport's championship game. (
ESPN)
Why Bears QB Caleb Williams choked up while saluting Ben Johnson
"Look at this guy right here," Caleb Williams said, referencing
Ben Johnson to his left. "Everything he's done for us as a coach, everything the other coaches have done for us. And it started with him, with bringing everybody and all of that." Somewhere in the locker room, a teammate yelled out for Williams to get emotional. The quarterback obliged. (
ESPN.com)
Auburn QB transfer Ashton Daniels commits to Florida State
Quarterback transfer Ashton Daniels has committed to Florida State. Daniels, who holds an 86 grade from 247Sports and is ranked as the No. 26 quarterback in the Transfer Portal, started three of the last four games of the season for Auburn. The Buford, Ga. native was a two-year starter at Stanford prior to his stint in the Southeastern Conference. (
Noles247)
Kentucky guard Jaland Lowe to undergo shoulder surgery, will miss the rest of the season
Kentucky point guard Jaland Lowe will undergo shoulder surgery and miss the remainder of the season, head coach Mark Pope announced Monday night. Lowe, who transferred to UK from Pitt this offseason, has battled a recurring right shoulder injury since preseason. Pope said the decision came after a lengthy and emotional meeting Monday afternoon. (
WDRB)
UNC RB Transfer Davion Gause Commits To NC State
UNC running back
Davion Gause is transferring to NC State. Gause arrived in Chapel Hill in 2024 and made an immediate impact. As a true freshman, he rushed for 326 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 4.9 yards per carry, and added four receptions for 45 yards. This season, Gause rushed for 259 yards and three TDs, averaging 4.2 yards per carry. (
Pack Insider)
College Football Playoff semifinals 2025: Takeaways from every game
On Thursday night in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Miami watched multiple leads disappear, dropped several potential interceptions, committed penalties and still gutted its way into the CFP championship game with a 31-27 win over Ole Miss. Carson Beck's 3-yard touchdown run made the difference, but it was a wonderful back-and-forth game until the end. (
ESPN.com)
UNC QB Transfer Bryce Baker Commits To Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech and James Franklin added to their quarterback room with the commitment of North Carolina’s
Bryce Baker on Saturday. The Kernersville, N.C., native did not see the field as a true freshman in Chapel Hill and redshirted. When the transfer portal opened, he visited the Hokies and committed shortly after. Baker starred at East Forsyth High School. (
Tech Sideline)
College basketball Saturday winners and losers
Saturday began with six undefeated teams in college basketball. Only five remain. That's because Wisconsin -- 19.5-point road underdogs vs. No. 2 Michigan -- pulled off the improbable in Ann Arbor, downing the Wolverines 91-88 and delivering them their first loss since last season's Sweet 16. Nebraska is now 16-0. That is their best start in program history. (
CBS Sports)
UNC Basketball Transfer Tracker: Cadeau ties career-high; Tyler Nickel stays hot from 3
Elliot Cadeau scored 19 points and dished out three assists, but No. 2 Michigan lost 91-88 to Wisconsin.
Tyler Nickel continues to be one of the best shooters in the SEC and a force for Vanderbilt.
Cade Tyson is 11th in the country and second in the Big Ten in scoring at 21.6 per game. And NC State's Ven-Allen Lubin rebounded from a couple of bad games. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
The inside story of the Chicago Bears' 'Good, better, best!' craze
Chase Rice was a star linebacker and co-captain for A.C. Reynolds High School alongside
Ben Johnson. As a freshman, he couldn't wait to make the varsity squad to do the "Good, better, best!" chant. Rice is currently a successful country music singer who has toured across the United States. He roomed with Johnson when they played at UNC. (
ESPN.com)