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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NAIA national title football game to be played this season in Texas
Another college football national championship game will be played in the state of Texas. The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) recently announced that it will play its national championship game this December in Fort Worth. It will take place on Dec. 20 at the Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium, which opened in 2022. Among the stadium's tenants is the Texas Wesleyan University football program, which competes in the NAIA. Another team that calls the Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium home is North Crowley High School, which won the UIL 6A Division I state championship last season, going a perfect 16-0. Advertisement 'We couldn't be more excited to bring the NAIA Football National Championship to the Dallas-Fort Worth 'Metroplex,'' said Austin Bennett, NAIA Vice President of Championships, in a news release. 'Crowley ISD Stadium is a premier venue, allowing us to deliver a first-class championship experience to our incredible student-athletes. 'Football fans in Texas are engaged and really know the game, and we can't wait to showcase the very best of NAIA football in this vibrant community.' This season's NAIA title game will be the 70th edition. The NAIA will play postseason games on Nov. 22 and 29, as well as Dec. 6 and 13, all at campus sites, before the championship game on Dec. 20. The selection of Fort Worth is the latest college football championship game to be played in the 'Metroplex.' Since 2010, the NCAA Division I Football Championship, also known as the Football Championship Subdivision title game, has been played at Toyota Stadium in the northern suburb of Frisco, though starting in 2026, the game will be moved to Nashville, Tenn. Advertisement Also, the NCAA Division II championship game is played in another northern 'Metroplex' suburb, McKinney, with the game at McKinney ISD Stadium, which has been the title location since 2018. Last season's NCAA Division III title game took place in Houston at Shell Energy Stadium, but this season's championship contest takes place in Canton, Ohio. MORE SPORTS NEWS Former SEC head coach and offensive guru finds new role with Louisiana college program Nation's longest actively tenured athletic director at one school to announce his retirement Successful Oklahoma high school football coach receives honor from his college alma mater Advertisement Bixby (Oklahoma) standout continues family tradition with commitment to Oklahoma State Former Baylor, BYU quarterback lands coaching position at Arkansas high school Instant replay approved for Missouri high school football championship games Former Oklahoma QB commit now commits to Florida State Oklahoma high school football defensive standout commits to New Mexico Top Texas '26 tight end prospect decides to stay close to home, commits to TCU Texas Tech football lands commitment from East Texas 4-star 2026 cornerback Standout tailback from East Texas decides to stay in-state after making college commitment Advertisement ESPN's "SportsCenter" program to be on location at Texas high school football scrimmage Who made the covers of popular Texas football preseason magazine? Texas UIL football championship games to be broadcast for free via a new broadcast agreement
Miami Herald
31-03-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Big Ten program lands HBCU star
One of the bright spots for HBCU Tennessee State's resurgence has found a new home at a Big Ten Ellis, a talented linebacker, has committed to Purdue. He posted a photo with his commitment to the Big Ten program Monday. The Nashville native, emerged as a defensive force in his freshman year at Tennessee State University. He registered 86 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss (including 2.5 sacks), while also recovering three fumbles and breaking up two passes. He was also a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award, given to the top freshman in FCS hit the portal last month following the departure of Eddie George as the head coach at the HBCU for a job at Bowling Green. He was one of several players to leave the program following his departure, including George's son Eriq. Eddie George, a former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL standout, served as TSU's head coach for four seasons. Under his leadership, the HBCU clinched a share of the OVC-Big South Conference championship in 2024 and made an appearance in the NCAA Division I Football Championship. George's contributions were acknowledged as he was named the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year and was the runner-up for the Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year decision to transition to Bowling Green was influenced by multiple factors, including financial challenges at Tennessee State University and his aspirations for long-term coaching at a higher level. He expressed mixed emotions about leaving the HBCU community, acknowledging the systemic underfunding at TSU and other public, land-grant HBCUs. "Not everything was great, and that's ok," said Eddie George to the Tennessean. "It allowed me to grow and be a part of my sport again and it really challenged me as a man through and through. My love for this school, this institution, extends beyond what you could ever imagine for affording me this George is headed to the G5 school, his former star will be taking his talents to the Big Ten. The post Big Ten program lands HBCU star appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Miami Herald
14-03-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
HBCU freshman phenom to transfer after Eddie George departure
The landscape of HBCU football is shifting after Eddie George departed from Tennessee State University (TSU). Standout linebacker Sanders Ellis has entered the NCAA transfer portal. This development follows George's exit from TSU after accepting the head coaching position at Bowling Green State University. Sanders Ellis, a Nashville native, emerged as a defensive force in his freshman year at Tennessee State University. His 2024 season statistics are a testament to his defensive prowess: Tackles: 86Tackles for Loss: 15.5Sacks: 2.5Pass Deflections: 2Fumbles Recovered: 3 These impressive numbers earned Ellis a finalist spot for the prestigious Jerry Rice Award, recognizing the top freshman at the FCS level. Eddie George, a former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL standout, served as TSU's head coach for four seasons. Under his leadership, the Tigers clinched a share of the OVC-Big South Conference championship in 2024 and made an appearance in the NCAA Division I Football Championship. George's contributions were acknowledged as he was named the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year and was the runner-up for the Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year award. George's decision to transition to Bowling Green was influenced by multiple factors, including financial challenges at Tennessee State University and his aspirations for long-term coaching at a higher level. He expressed mixed emotions about leaving the HBCU community, acknowledging the systemic underfunding at TSU and other public, land-grant HBCUs. "Not everything was great, and that's ok," said Eddie George to the Tennessean. "It allowed me to grow and be a part of my sport again and it really challenged me as a man through and through. My love for this school, this institution, extends beyond what you could ever imagine for affording me this opportunity. Ellis's entry into the transfer portal opens up the possibility of reuniting with Coach George at Bowling Green. Such a move would bolster the Falcons' defensive lineup and provide Ellis with continuity under a coach familiar with his capabilities. Since announcing his entry in the transfer portal, Ellis has announced two FBS offers from Purdue and Virginia Tech. Signaling that he may be moving onto opportunities outside of his relationship with Eddie George. Eddie George's and Sanders Ellis's departure from TSU highlights the challenges and opportunities within HBCU football. As Ellis explores new avenues for his athletic career, the prospect of rejoining his former coach at Bowling Green remains a storyline to watch, reflecting the interconnected nature of coaching decisions and player movements in college football. The post HBCU freshman phenom to transfer after Eddie George departure appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
