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Carson Beck cleared for summer workouts at Miami, per report

1 day ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Spenser Davis

Miami Hurricanes Football By Spenser Davis Published: May 13, 2025 · 9:57 AM EDT Carson Beck is expected to be a full participant for Miami when the Hurricanes begin summer workouts later this month, according to a report. ESPN’s Andrea Adelson broke that news on Tuesday morning, citing a conversation with Miami head coach Mario Cristobal. “He’s good to go,” Cristobal told ESPN.
Predicting the 2025 Playoff: No. 10 Texas Tech

2 days ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Connor O'Gara

Not since The Pirate swooped in and robbed Texas has Texas Tech played in a bowl game that a national audience cared about. The irony of that legendary Michael Crabtree catch from 2008 is that while it ultimately knocked the Longhorns out of the BCS National Championship Game and pushed the Red Raiders to their highest AP Top 25 ranking in program history (No. 2), Mike Leach and Co. missed out on the chance to play for a title.
ESPN's post-lottery 2-round NBA Mock Draft features 13 SEC stars

2 days ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Andrew Olson

Skip to content SEC Basketball By Andrew Olson Published: May 12, 2025 · 9:45 PM EDT The lottery for the 2025 NBA Draft was held on Monday night, so now all 59 picks for June’s 2-round draft are set. ESPN’s Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo were quick to share a post-lottery mock draft for all 59 picks. The latest mock has 13 SEC stars being drafted, including 6 in Round 1.
ESPN analyst predicts 9 SEC teams to make softball Super Regionals

2 days ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Andrew Olson

NCAA Softball By Andrew Olson Published: May 12, 2025 · 7:46 PM EDT The SEC is well-represented in the 2025 NCAA Softball Tournament with 14 of the 15 conference programs receiving bids, a new record for 1 conference. On Monday, ESPN analyst Haylie McCleney, a former Alabama standout and Olympic medalist with 10 years of pro experience as a player, appeared on the SEC Network’s Rally Cap to make some predictions.
TV network announced for Texas at Ohio State Week 1 CFP rematch

2 days ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Andrew Olson

Texas Longhorns Football By Andrew Olson Published: May 12, 2025 · 6:27 PM EDT FOX announced on Monday that it will carry the highly anticipated Week 1 showdown between Texas and Ohio State. Monday’s announcement did not include a kickoff time, though FOX typically features marquee matchups at noon ET, branded its Big Noon Kickoff showcase game. It’s an Ohio State home game and fell under the Big Ten media rights agreement.
Todd Golden comments on Florida's transfer portal plans as 2025-26 roster takes shape

2 days ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Andrew Olson

College Basketball By Andrew Olson Published: May 12, 2025 · 5:49 PM EDT Florida will try to go back-to-back as national champions in 2025-26, but it won’t be easy. Unlike the 2006-07 campaign, UF will not be returning its starting lineup. The Gators have the tall task of replacing starting guards Walter Clatyon Jr., Will Richard and Alijah Martin next season. Denzel Aberdeen, who was expected to step into a starting role, opted to transfer to Kentucky.
SEC announces baseball Players of the Week for Week 13

2 days ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Andrew Olson

SEC Baseball By Andrew Olson Published: May 12, 2025 · 4:58 PM EDT The SEC completed its penultimate week of the 2025 college baseball regular season, and now it’s time to honor the top performers. The conference announced a trio of top players on Monday for Week 13. Auburn’s Eric Guevara is the SEC Player of the Week. Guevara led the league in average (.800), hits (12), total bases (22) and on-base percentage (.813) as Auburn achieved a sweep of South Carolina.
Rich Eisen returning to ESPN, per report

2 days ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Andrew Olson

Sports By Andrew Olson Published: May 12, 2025 · 4:22 PM EDT After more than 20 years, Rich Eisen is reportedly returning to ESPN. Media insider Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported Monday that The Rich Eisen Show is moving from Roku to ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer service in the fall.
ESPN's Pablo Torre says there's an 'absolutely real chance' Bill Belichick never coaches a game for North Carolina

2 days ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Adam Spencer

ESPN’s Pablo Torre has done a lot of reporting on the situation at North Carolina between the administration and coach Bill Belichick. At the center of the drama is Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson. Last week, Torre reported that Hudson had been banned from the UNC football facilities. Shortly thereafter, UNC released a statement contradicting that report. Were the Tar Heels pressured to reverse course by an angry Belichick? Or was Torre’s reporting wrong?
Predicting the 2025 Playoff: No. 11 Louisville

3 days ago | saturdaydownsouth.com | Connor O'Gara

It may not seem like it now, with May only on its 12th day. But I promise you… before we know it, the leaves will be changing, a chill will be in the air and we’ll be gearing up for the second year of the 12-team College Football Playoff. On Sunday, I predicted that Boise State would earn the No. 12 seed in this year’s field.