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Thomas Castellanos Walks Back Alabama Trash Talk After Being Confronted by Star WR
Thomas Castellanos Walks Back Alabama Trash Talk After Being Confronted by Star WR originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Florida State Seminoles and Alabama Crimson Tide last played each other in 2017, with Nick Saban earning a 24-7 victory. Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos threw shade at Alabama by stating that Saban was not around to save them anymore. Castellanos joked around with Crimson Tide wideout Isaiah Horton at a workout, but the Alabama star was not phased. "Oh, you play with Bama? Castellanos joked. "Listen, y'all boys gonna see." It did not take long for Castellanos to backtrack on his comments, stating that he was simply trying to motivate his teammates in a video with some NSFW audio. Florida State is coming off a 2-10 season under head coach Mike Norvell. 'On the real, though. If you watch any interview, I don't never talk like that, bro,' Castellanos said. 'But them boys coming off a 2-10. I just had to install some confidence. You feel me? That's all I'm trying to do. That's all I'm trying to do. I'm just trying to get some confidence. Like, I'm trying to get my boys ready to go. You feel me? I'm trying to make it the biggest stage. Yeah, I'm trying to make it the biggest stage.' Both Castellanos and Horton are new to their respective programs by way of the transfer portal. Horton previously played for the Miami Hurricanes from 2022-24, and Castellanos was with the Boston College Eagles from 2022-24. The trash talk has sparked a response from some former Alabama players, including 2009 Heisman winner Mark Ingram II. Ingram thanked Castellanos for giving the Crimson Tide some bulletin board material before the game. Urban Meyer also weighed in on the pluses of having an angry team at practice following Castellanos' words. Alabama and Florida State can settle their differences on the gridiron on August 30. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. ET on story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
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07-07-2025
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Paul Finebaum Reveals He's 'Losing Patience' with Some SEC Coaches
Paul Finebaum Reveals He's 'Losing Patience' with Some SEC Coaches originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The SEC spring meetings have come and gone, and there is still no decision on whether the conference will adopt a nine-game conference schedule, similar to the Big Ten and Big 12. Currently, both the SEC and ACC have an eight-game conference slate. Advertisement However, after adding the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns, it seemed likely that the SEC would soon shift to a nine-game schedule. With so many teams in the league now, this change would ensure that certain rivalries continue. Additionally, because the OU-Texas game is held at a neutral site, it would guarantee the Sooners and Longhorns both receive four home and away conference games. Under the current eight-game format, depending on which team is the home team at the Cotton Bowl, that team would only get three true home games compared to four road games in conference play. The same is said for the neutral site game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida Gators. Last season, the Bulldogs were the home team, so they only got three true home games in conference. On "The Paul Finebaum Show," the SEC Network analyst expressed his dissatisfaction with SEC coaches who have voiced their opposition to the move to a nine-game schedule. Advertisement Texas Longhorns defensive back Derek Williams Jr. (2) recovers a fumble against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Dieb-Imagn Images "I'm losing patience with some of the coaches in this league," Finebaum said. "I think the SEC is long overdue to go to nine. They're reluctant to for legitimate reasons. The commissioner said to us four weeks ago, he's in favor of nine. I think ultimately they will get there. But I am not convinced they will get there in time for the first year of this 2026 playoff." Finebaum previously stated that although he believes the conference will eventually adopt a nine-game schedule, it is no longer as certain as it once seemed. He expressed concern that significant rivalries, such as the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Tennessee Volunteers, might diminish if scheduling does not change. Finebaum suggested that some schools are resisting this change because they want to maximize their chances of making the College Football Playoff. There is worry that adding another conference game could negatively impact those chances. Advertisement However, he argues that if a school is strong enough, the potential expansion of the CFP to 16 teams — something that could happen soon, would make it difficult for competitive teams to miss out on postseason play. While it remains unclear when SEC schools will vote on the nine-game proposal, it is expected to occur later this year, with potential implementation as early as 2026. However, no official date has been announced. Related: Paul Finebaum Reveals Major SEC Change No Longer a Sure Thing Amid Growing Pushback This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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01-07-2025
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Elite Five-Star Florida Target Sets Commitment Date
Elite Five-Star Florida Target Sets Commitment Date originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It's not every day that college football programs have the chance to gain a commitment from an undisputed five-star prospect, and it's even rarer to have an opportunity to welcome a top-five recruit in the country. Advertisement This is an opportunity head coach Billy Napier and the Florida Gators will be afforded this week, as 2026 five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo announced his commitment date on Monday. The Mansfield, Texas native told On3's Hayes Fawcett he will choose his future school this Friday, July 4. Ojo is as highly praised as they come. He is the fifth-highest-ranked recruit in the nation and is the No. 1 offensive tackle in the country in the Top247 rankings for the class of 2026. Napier and the Gators will have to fend off three blue blood programs of the sport to get Ojo's commitment, as he will choose between Florida, Texas, Michigan and Ohio State on Friday. Advertisement The 6-foot-6, 275-pound offensive lineman earned MVP honors at the Dallas Under Armour Next event in February, where he showed off his size, athletic prowess and immense power up front. He has also been named to both the Polynesian Bowl and Navy All-American Bowl rosters. Five-star offensive tackle Felix OjoJordan Scruggs, 247Sports "Looks like one of the top OT prospects in the 2026 class with potential to become a multi-year high-major tackle with ample pro potential," said 247Sports scouting analyst Gabe Brooks. Every play starts in the trenches. This is something Florida knows well and recruits accordingly. Coming into the 2025 season, the Gators have the No. 4 offensive line in the country, according to Pro Football Focus. Advertisement Napier is looking for a big splash with Ojo to join that powerful line, who would become Florida's first five-star commitment in the 2026 class. The Gators, along with the three other schools vying for Ojo to put on their hat, will be watching intently on Independence Day. Related: Four-Star Florida Target Sets Commitment Date This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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30-06-2025
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BYU's Jake Retzlaff intends to transfer as QB expects honor code suspension after assault allegations: report
BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff intends to transfer as he believes a seven-game suspension is coming from the school for an honor code violation stemming from a sexual assault allegation against him. Retzlaff has just one year left of eligibility as a graduate student, and with a possible suspension coming, ESPN reported his intention to go elsewhere for the 2025 college football season. The Salt Lake Tribune reported Retzlaff's anticipation of the lengthy suspension from BYU, which is run by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Engaging in consensual premarital sex is a violation of BYU's honor code, which is a strict set of rules that instructs students to "live a chaste and virtuous life," per the Tribune. While Retzlaff is not Mormon, the honor code applies to all students enrolled at BYU. A woman, who was referred to as Jane Doe A.G., is accusing Retzlaff of sexual assault in a lawsuit that was filed in May. Retzlaff is being sued for alleged battery, assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress for an alleged incident at his apartment in November 2023. Retzlaff, 22, is not being criminally charged. According to the lawsuit, the Salt Lake City woman is claiming she met Retzlaff via social media before agreeing to visit him at his apartment to play video games, per ESPN. The lawsuit states that the two started to kiss, but Retzlaff ignored her requests to stop and continued to "escalating the situation." The original complaint alleged that Retzlaff put his hands around the woman's neck and raped her after she attempted to leave his apartment, per ESPN. However, new filings on Friday have Retzlaff denying the allegations, claiming the two engaged in consensual sex. "Mr. Retzlaff specifically and categorically denies each and every and all allegations that he bit, raped or strangled [the woman], which are ridiculous and bizarre allegations, all of which are false and untrue," Retzlaff's attorneys wrote, via ESPN. Retzlaff's attorneys are also accusing the woman of extortion, claiming the quarterback never heard from the woman for more than a year. But, now that he is "an NFL Draft prospect," the lawsuit is coming out, USA Today reported, citing Friday's filings. Retzlaff transferred to BYU in 2023, and he led the way in 2024 with an 11-2 record for the Cougars. It's unknown where Retzlaff will transfer, or which teams may be interested in him for this year. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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23-06-2025
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Rebuilding Pac-12 reaches deal with CBS for its football and men's basketball games
FILE - The Pac-12 logo at Sun Devil Stadium during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Arizona State and Kent State in Tempe, Ariz., Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File) The Pac-12 struck a media-rights deal with CBS on Monday that sets up the network to broadcast a minimum of four football and men's basketball games per season on its main network and provide a cable and streaming presence for the reconfigured league from 2026-31. Financial details of the new deal were not disclosed. Conference Commissioner Teresa Gould called it a 'transformational partnership' that allows the Pac-12 to grow when it starts as a remodeled league in 2026-27. Advertisement An inability to secure a media deal is what nearly cratered the league in 2023, with all but Oregon State and Washington State departing for the Big 12, Atlantic Coast and Big Ten Conferences. The Pac-12 already had deals in place to put all of the two remaining teams' football games on the CW, ESPN and CBS for the upcoming season. The new deal with what the league calls its 'primary long-term media partner' kicks in the next season, when Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Utah State and San Diego State will join the Pac-12 in all sports, with Gonzaga joining in everything but football. The Pac-12 needs to add another football program to reach the minimum eight teams necessary to be in the Football Bowl Subdivision and, thus, the College Football Playoff. Multiple reports say Texas State has emerged as the top candidate. Advertisement Under the new deal, CBS will broadcast at least three regular-season football and men's basketball games per season, along with the championship games for both sports. The league also will have what it called a 'consistent regular-season presence' on the cable CBS Sports Network. Details are still being finalized as Pac-12 media negotiator, Octagon, works on finding additional media partners for the league. ___ AP college football:
