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Current Tennessee State Head Coach Eddie George Emerges as Target for Bowling Green Job

ESPN’s Pete Thamel is reporting that Tennessee State HC Eddie George has emerged as a target for the Bowling Green vacancy.

Bowling Green is looking for a new head ball coach after Scot Loefler left for a position coaching opportunity in the professional ranks.

Coach George and Tennessee State have a 24-22 record since 2021, including a solid 9-4 record and FCS playoff appearance in 2024.

Consensus 4-Star WR Naeem Burroughs Commits to Clemson

Consensus 4-star WR Naeem Burroughs committed to Clemson yesterday over offers from Texas, Florida, USC, and others.

Burroughs was originally planning an official visit to all 4 programs, but he has shared with On3’s Hayes Fawcett that he is going to be shutting down his recruitment.

Burroughs ranks as high as 20th nationally and 2nd at the WR position (On3), but the On3 industry composite ranks Burroughs 44th nationally and 6th at the WR position.

For Clemson, this is the 3rd Blue Chip commitment and 7th commitment overall for a 2026 class which ranks 14th nationally and 2nd in the ACC, only narrowly behind Miami.

4-Star S Jaydin Broadnax Commits to Louisville

4-star S Jaydin Broadnax committed to Louisville yesterday over offers from Auburn, Florida, Michigan, and others.

As for why, Broadnax shared with On3, “I committed to Louisville because of the scheme they run. The system fits me. … The whole staff is genuine. It is a winning program. I see myself playing early there, too.”

Broadnax is a 4-star according to both ESPN and Rivals, though On3 and 247 have him as a 3-star. Still, the On3 industry composite tabs him as a 4-star and ranks him 297th nationally and 24th at the safety position.

This is Louisville’s first Blue Chip commitment for a 2026 class which is currently sitting at 8 commitments. The class ranks 35th nationally and 7th in the ACC.

Indiana RB Justice Ellison Reportedly Retiring From Playing, Will Start Coaching

Zach Osterman of the Indy Star is reporting that Indiana RB Justice Ellison is retiring from playing football. Elilson was with the Hoosiers for one season after transferring in from Wake Forest, but now he starts another new role as a coach on Curt Cignetti’s staff.

Ellison’s official role with the Hoosiers will be as a quality control coach that works with the running backs.

Ellison spent 5 seasons playing football, including rushing for 848 yards and 10 touchdowns for Indiana in 2024 – career highs for both stats. He finishes his time between the two programs with 2,749 yards and 25 rushing touchdowns.

North Carolina’s Bill Belichick on Professionalism of CFB: “It Is What It Is”

New North Carolina Head Coach Bill Belichick was on College GameDay for the college basketball season finale between the Tar Heels and Blue Devils when host Rece Davis asked how the newly professionalized game of CFB would impact Coach Belichick’s approach.

In response, Coach Belichick shared the following:

“It is what it is. It’s something that I’ve been doing for a long time, it’s just the kids are a little bit younger now, but it’s basically the same process. Free agency happens after one year instead of four. There are a few modifications, but it’s very similar.”

Other Commitments/Decommitments

3-Star (87) OT Joel Ervin commits to Louisville