Derek Peterson

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Kalen DeBoer highlights two areas Alabama will be improved in 2025

1 week ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Derek Peterson

Kalen DeBoer expects Alabama to be better at receiver and defensive back next season. In a wide-ranging interview with CBS Sports’ Josh Pate that published on Friday, the second-year Alabama head coach was asked where he expects to see the most improvement within his team year-over-year. And it didn’t take him long to answer.
NCAA disciplines 5 Iowa State football staffers for sports gambling

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Derek Peterson

The NCAA has handed down 1-year show-cause orders and suspensions to 5 former Iowa State football support staffers for making improper online bets on professional and college sporting events, including men's and women's basketball games involving the Cyclones. The news was reported on Friday by the Associated Press. The 5 staffers were found to have made more than 6,200 bets totaling more than $100,000 from 2021-23.
NCAA disciplines 5 Iowa State football staffers for sports gambling

1 week ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Derek Peterson

College Football By Derek Peterson Published: May 2, 2025 · 3:48 PM EDT The NCAA has handed down 1-year show-cause orders and suspensions to 5 former Iowa State football support staffers for making improper online bets on professional and college sporting events, including men’s and women’s basketball games involving the Cyclones. The news was reported on Friday by the Associated Press.
Former Alabama OL Tyler Booker signs multi-year NFL contract, per report

1 week ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Derek Peterson

Tyler Booker has signed his NFL contract. According to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz, the former Alabama offensive lineman has agreed to a 4-year, $22.5 million deal with the Dallas Cowboys that includes a $13 million signing bonus. Booker is the first of this year’s first-round draft picks to sign their rookie deal, according to Schultz.
Ole Miss flips elite linebacker prospect from Florida

1 week ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Derek Peterson

On Friday, Ole Miss landed a commitment from Tavares (Fla.) High linebacker Izayia Williams. Williams is a blue-chip recruit and ranked as one of the very best prospects in the entire 2026 class. But his recruitment has been a whirlwind, to say the least, and it suggests Ole Miss will have to do some convincing to see this one through. The 6-foot-1 backer initially committed to Louisville in November 2023. He left the Cardinals’ class the following January.
Tennessee lands transfer defensive back with SEC experience

1 week ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Derek Peterson

Tennessee Volunteers Football By Derek Peterson Published: May 2, 2025 · 12:36 PM EDT On Friday, Tennessee added to its secondary with a transfer commitment from former Colorado cornerback Colton Hood. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound defensive back will join the Volunteers with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining. He played in all 13 games last fall for the Buffaloes. Hood began his career at Auburn in 2023, where he appeared in 4 games while preserving his redshirt.
Former Georgia linebacker Smael Mondon becomes first NFL Draft pick to sign

1 week ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Derek Peterson

Georgia Bulldogs Football By Derek Peterson Published: May 2, 2025 · 11:56 AM EDT Former Georgia linebacker Smael Mondon has signed his rookie contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. The defending Super Bowl champs announced 4 signings on Friday, Mondon among them. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Mondon’s deal is a 4-year contract worth $4.595 million. He was the first rookie from the 2025 NFL Draft class to sign a deal with his new team, according to Schefter’s report.
Bucky McMillan, Texas A&M add another piece to 2025-26 squad from transfer portal

1 week ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Derek Peterson

Texas AM Aggies Basketball By Derek Peterson Published: May 2, 2025 · 11:09 AM EDT Bucky McMillan is building out his first Texas A&M roster, and he landed another piece of the puzzle on Thursday night. The Aggies have landed a commitment from Texas Tech transfer big man Federiko Federiko. The 6-foot-11 forward made the announcement on his Instagram page. Federiko previously spent 1 season at the junior college level, 2 seasons at Pitt, and 1 season at Texas Tech.
Nick Saban shares hilarious Donald Trump story from Alabama visit to White House

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Derek Peterson

When Nick Saban and his Alabama football team visited the White House to meet President Donald Trump in 2018, a scene took place that feels straight out of a cartoon. During Alabama's spring commencement ceremony on Thursday night, Saban shared a story from a 2018 trip to the Oval Office. Alabama was there to celebrate its 2017 national championship season, and 3 captains from that team accompanied Saban. That included linebacker Rashaan Evans.
Donald Trump says Alabama 'changed college football forever' under Nick Saban

1 week ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Derek Peterson

Alabama Crimson Tide Football By Derek Peterson Published: May 2, 2025 · 10:32 AM EDT President Donald Trump was in Tuscaloosa on Thursday to deliver the commencement address to the University of Alabama’s graduating Class of 2025. He covered a lot during his address, but he took plenty of time to love on the Alabama football program and the Alabama athletic department at large.