Author: Theophilus Sunday
The broadcast team for Saturday night’s West Virginia vs. Iowa State Big 12 matchup on FOX has been confirmed. Tim Brando will provide the play-by-play commentary, while Devin Gardner will serve as the color analyst. This primetime game is set to take place under the lights for West Virginia’s first-ever Coal Rush, with a near-capacity crowd expected. Although it’s early in the Big 12 season, both teams enter with 2-0 conference records, making this game crucial in the race to the Big 12 Championship. For West Virginia to remain in the championship conversation, they’ll need to capitalize on their home-field…
Former Kentucky Wildcat Reed Sheppard is quickly making a name for himself as he begins his NBA career. Many scouts and analysts are taking notice of his potential, with some even considering him one of the top players in his draft class. In the Houston Rockets’ second preseason game on Wednesday night, Sheppard put up an impressive performance in just 23 minutes, scoring 11 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, and dishing out 2 assists. He was highly efficient, shooting 5-7 from the field, including a made three-pointer. This isn’t the first time Sheppard has been praised. Earlier in the week, Tom…
The University of Miami continues to bolster its future basketball roster with the recent commitment of Ben Ahmed, a highly-rated four-star center. Key Details of the Commitment: 1. Player Profile: – Name: Ben Ahmed – Height/Weight: 6’9″, 300 pounds – Ranking: #78 overall player in the nation – Playing Style: Ahmed is known as an old-school center with a strong post-scoring ability and exceptional rebounding skills. 2. Competing Offers: – Ahmed chose Miami over other notable programs such as Xavier and Cincinnati. 3. Background: – Origin: Ahmed is originally from Nigeria. – Development: He moved to the U.S. in 2022…
With the Tennessee vs. Florida game approaching, here are five key players, facts, and storylines to watch this weekend. Five Players to Watch 1. Graham Mertz (QB, SR): Mertz has been splitting snaps with freshman DJ Lagway after recovering from a concussion. He’s received about 66% of the reps recently, and if his offensive line provides protection, he’s expected to perform well. 2. Elijah Badger (WR, SR): Florida’s leading receiver, Badger, is a deep threat and excels at medium routes. He has been the go-to target for the Gators and could pose a big challenge for Tennessee’s defense. 3. Eugene…
Tennessee faces a situation similar to last year’s South Carolina game as they prepare to take on Florida this Saturday. In 2023, the Vols, ranked No. 11, were upset by an unranked Florida team, which set back their season. They quickly bounced back with a 41-20 victory over South Carolina in a revenge game at Neyland Stadium, putting the Florida loss behind them. Now, in 2024, the Vols are coming off their first loss of the season to unranked Arkansas, another road upset. They must once again regroup for a critical rivalry game against Florida. Like South Carolina last year,…
Florida State has secured a commitment from four-star offensive lineman Mario Nash Jr., bolstering an already strong recruiting class. On Thursday, the Seminoles experienced the ups and downs of recruiting, losing a four-star wide receiver to Texas but quickly gaining Nash Jr., who had recently decommitted from Mississippi State. Nash Jr. had been on FSU’s radar since the summer of 2023 when they were the first Power 5 program to offer him a scholarship. After visiting the campus multiple times this year, including an official visit last weekend, he committed to FSU despite witnessing their loss to Clemson. He now…
Oklahoma will be missing two key players for their upcoming game against Texas in the Red River Rivalry. True freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. will not have wide receiver Deion Burks and tight end Kade McIntyre, both of whom have been officially ruled out, a significant setback for the Sooners. Burks, Oklahoma’s top receiver with 26 catches, 201 yards, and three touchdowns, will miss his second game of the season. McIntyre, primarily used for blocking, hasn’t registered a catch yet this season. On the Texas side, quarterback Quinn Ewers is fully cleared to play, replacing Arch Manning. This is a…
Alabama and South Carolina have released their injury reports ahead of their SEC matchup this Saturday. The Southeastern Conference now requires mandatory injury reports for conference games in football, basketball, and baseball. Alabama, ranked No. 7, will face South Carolina at home at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 11 a.m. CT on ABC. Injury reports initially categorize players as “probable,” “questionable,” “doubtful,” or “out.” On game day, the status is updated to “available,” “game time decision,” or “out.” Alabama’s Injury Report: – Yhonzae Pierre, LB — Out – Kendrick Law, WR — Questionable – Kobe Prentice, WR —…
The Florida Gators head to Knoxville this weekend to face the Tennessee Volunteers, who are looking to bounce back after last week’s upset loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks. With the new 12-team playoff format in play this year, the Volunteers are aiming to get back on track with a win. The Gators are coming off a solid 24-13 victory over the UCF Knights, marking their best defensive performance against a Power 4 opponent since holding South Carolina to six points in 2022. Despite Florida’s recent success, the Vols are heavy favorites for this matchup, with FanDuel setting the line at…
State of Emergency in Miami-Dade Creates Uncertainty for Weekend Sports; October 10th, 2024. Here’s your daily update on Miami Hurricanes athletics, including full TV schedules. Following a dramatic, last-minute win in their first-ever west-coast ACC game against the Cal Golden Bears, the Canes football team has a bye week before their upcoming trip to Louisville next weekend. However, other sports may face disruptions due to the arrival of Hurricane Milton. As of yesterday, the state of Florida, Miami-Dade County, and the city of Coral Gables declared a state of emergency in preparation for the approaching storm. At OnSI, our thoughts…