David Ubben

1 week ago | nytimes.com | David Ubben |Ralph Russo

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Thursday evening, Tennessee's quarterbacks gathered for an annual tradition, with Nico Iamaleava among them. On their off day ahead of Saturday's spring game, Tennessee's quarterbacks sat around the table at quarterbacks coach Joey Halzle's home. His wife, Cara, made tacos. It was mostly business as usual, despite a report earlier in the day that returning starter Iamaleava was in negotiations for a new contract.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | David Ubben

Former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy was found dead on Saturday night in Houston, multiple sources close to Lacy confirmed to The Athletic on Sunday. He was 24. Lacy was pursuing a future in the NFL but was not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine after a Dec. 17 car crash near his hometown of Thibodaux, La., that killed 78-year-old Herman Hall. Lacy was facing charges of negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle. He turned himself in to authorities on Jan.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Ralph Russo |David Ubben

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava did not attend practice on Friday, according to a program source familiar with the situation, raising questions about his future with the Volunteers less than a week before the spring transfer portal window opens. Iamaleava's absence from practice, a day before Tennessee's scheduled spring game, was unexpected, said the person, who spoke to The Athletic on condition of anonymity because the team's practice was closed to the public.

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | David Ubben

BOULDER, Colo. - Deion Sanders will still interrupt whatever he's doing - even if he's in a room full of cameras and reporters - to pick up a FaceTime from son Shedeur. He still touts and defends his sons' abilities during the NFL Draft process, both Shedeur, the quarterback expected to be a first-round pick, and safety Shilo, a likely undrafted free agent. "We've already won," he says, still an overtly proud dad.

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | David Ubben

Coastal Carolina is looking to make its fans the best-fed in college football this fall. Fans at the Chanticleers' six home games in 2025 can acquire four items per concession stand visit from a selection of hot dogs, popcorn, nachos and fountain drinks. They can make unlimited visits and are only required to scan each trip through an athletic department app.