Derek Peterson

Illinois

Writer at Saturday Down South

writer @SatDownSouth | @OUDaily alum | noted sports nerd

Articles

Texas A&M lands commitment from rising in-state prospect in 2026 class

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Derek Peterson

Texas A&M has landed a commitment from Missouri City (Texas) Fort Bend Marshall athlete Kaeden Johnson The 6-foot-5, 215-pound Johnson announced his commitment on his Instagram page. In the announcement, he said it has been his goal to play in the SEC "ever since I was little." He took an official visit to Washington State at the end of May, but an OV to College Station this week convinced him to stay home. Johnson has been a 2-year starter at quarterback for Fort Bend Marshall.
Texas A&M lands commitment from rising in-state prospect in 2026 class

1 week ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Derek Peterson

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Ryan Grubb opens up on Alabama QB Austin Mack's growth, potential

1 week ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Derek Peterson

Ad Disclosure This article/post contains references to products or services from one or more of our advertisers or partners. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products or services. Alabama Crimson Tide Football By Derek Peterson Published: Jun 14, 2025 · 8:55 PM EDT Ryan Grubb didn’t see Austin Mack last season, but he got him as a freshman at Washington in 2023.
Arkansas, LSU fans spend $30k on jello shots in mere hours at CWS

1 week ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Derek Peterson

Around noon local time in Omaha, Rocco’s shared an update for its Jello Shot Challenge at the College World Series. Along with that update, the bar promised a special announcement would come 5 hours later. Well, when the 5 o’clock hour rolled around, Rocco’s shared an updated leaderboard, but put off the special announcement because it had been “absolutely smacked all day.” The bar can thank 2 specific fanbases for that.
UCLA holds off late Murray State rally at College World Series

1 week ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Derek Peterson

Ad Disclosure This article/post contains references to products or services from one or more of our advertisers or partners. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products or services. College Baseball By Derek Peterson Published: Jun 14, 2025 · 5:53 PM EDT UCLA is perfect. Still. On Saturday, the Bruins (48-16) held off a late rally from Murray State to win 6-4 and take the opening game of the 2025 Men’s College World Series.
Georgia flips elite 2026 defensive back from fellow SEC team

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Derek Peterson

Georgia has landed a commitment from Brownsville (Tenn.) Haywood defensive back Caden Harris. On Saturday, the 2026 cornerback announced that he was flipping his commitment from Vanderbilt to Georgia and shutting down his recruitment. Harris initially gave his verbal pledge to Vandy coach Clark Lea at the end of April, but he took an official visit to Georgia recently and the Dawgs were able to impress. Harris is a 4-star recruit in the industry-generated 247 Composite.
Georgia flips elite 2026 defensive back from fellow SEC team

1 week ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Derek Peterson

Georgia has landed a commitment from Brownsville (Tenn.) Haywood defensive back Caden Harris. On Saturday, the 2026 cornerback announced that he was flipping his commitment from Vanderbilt to Georgia and shutting down his recruitment. Harris initially gave his verbal pledge to Vandy coach Clark Lea at the end of April, but he took an official visit to Georgia recently and the Dawgs were able to impress.
Brian Kelly pumps brakes on Arch Manning hype, backs LSU's Garrett Nussmeier

1 week ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Derek Peterson

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ESPN analyst says Texas is 'most overvalued team' in college football

1 week ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Derek Peterson

Ad Disclosure This article/post contains references to products or services from one or more of our advertisers or partners. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products or services. Texas Longhorns Football By Derek Peterson Published: Jun 13, 2025 · 1:59 PM EDT On the heels of consecutive trips to the College Football Playoff semifinals, Texas is a preseason darling entering the 2025 season.
Dave Van Horn highlights what makes Arkansas baseball special ahead of CWS

1 week ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Derek Peterson

Ad Disclosure This article/post contains references to products or services from one or more of our advertisers or partners. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products or services. Arkansas Razorbacks Baseball By Derek Peterson Published: Jun 13, 2025 · 12:53 PM EDT Arkansas celebrated its Super Regional victory over Tennessee on Sunday and had a light, come-and-go kind of day on Monday. On Tuesday, it was back to work.