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Clemson Veteran Enters Transfer Portal

One of Clemson’s veteran hurlers is hitting the NCAA transfer portal. The Clemson Insider confirmed that junior pitcher Ethan Darden has entered the portal. Darden began this season as the Tigers’ Saturday starter and got off to a really good start. However, once ACC play began, the lefthander started to become less effective, eventually losing […]

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Clemson Veteran Enters Transfer Portal

One of Clemson’s veteran hurlers is hitting the NCAA transfer portal.

The Clemson Insider confirmed that junior pitcher Ethan Darden has entered the portal.

Darden began this season as the Tigers’ Saturday starter and got off to a really good start. However, once ACC play began, the lefthander started to become less effective, eventually losing his spot in the weekend rotation. He went out with an injury on April 12 and never returned.

“He’s got a tricep thing and his treatment protocol, they want him to immobilize it with a brace,” head coach Erik Bakich told The Clemson Insider on May 7. “Nothing surgical, nothing serious.”

For the season, Darden went 4-2 with an ERA of 6.08. He had 34 strikeouts in 40 innings pitched with 16 walks.

The Rock Hill, S.C., native started his freshman season in 2023 as a long reliever, but moved into the weekend rotation midway through the season and helped stabilize the staff. He began the 2024 season in the bullpen before joining the weekend rotation in late March.

In 162 innings pitched over 47 appearances (32 starts) and three seasons at Clemson, Darden posted a 12-9 record and a 5.50 ERA while allowing 187 hits and 54 walks with 121 strikeouts.

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2025 SEC Media Days kicks off in Atlanta

ATLANTA, Georgia (KBTX) – SEC Media Days returns to Atlanta for the first time since 2022 at the College Football Hall of Fame and Omni Hotel Monday-Thursday. Texas A&M will be the last of 16 teams to take the podium, Thursday afternoon. Taurean York, Ar’maj Reed Adams, and Will Lee III will accompany head coach […]

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ATLANTA, Georgia (KBTX) – SEC Media Days returns to Atlanta for the first time since 2022 at the College Football Hall of Fame and Omni Hotel Monday-Thursday.

Texas A&M will be the last of 16 teams to take the podium, Thursday afternoon. Taurean York, Ar’maj Reed Adams, and Will Lee III will accompany head coach Mike Elko to preview the 2025 season.

Every head football coach in the SEC along with select athletes will address hundreds of media members over the next four days. While focusing on previewing their seasons, topics such as the future of the college football playoff format, revenue sharing, and NIL Go will likely be the focus of conversations this week.

For complete coverage of 2025 SEC Media Days from Texas A&M sportswriter Travis L. Brown and KBTX sports director Tyler Shaw, you can go to kbtx.com/sports and watch KBTX News.



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This latest prediction may be just enough for Texas A&M in College Football Playoff

Texas A&M football has been one of the hottest teams on the recruiting trail this summer, and while Elko will still have to prove himself on the gridiron for the 2025 season, the culture of Texas A&M has obviously shifted compared to the years under Jimbo Fisher. Before we get to what could be an […]

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Texas A&M football has been one of the hottest teams on the recruiting trail this summer, and while Elko will still have to prove himself on the gridiron for the 2025 season, the culture of Texas A&M has obviously shifted compared to the years under Jimbo Fisher.

Before we get to what could be an electrifying 2025 season, we’ve seen tons of predictions on how the A&M season will go. We’ve seen anywhere from a 10-2 season to a 5-7 season, but we can all agree that Aggie fans are expecting huge things this season, and anything remotely less will be considered a failure.

The good news: You don’t necessarily have to get to Atlanta to be considered for a CFP spot anymore. SEC Mike, also known as one of the SEC’s most infamous sports personalities, has Texas A&M ranked where we can argue is enough for a spot in the College Football Playoff.

SEC Mike has Texas A&M football finishing 4th in SEC

This is about as high of a ranking as we’ve seen from anybody in the media this offseason. With the Aggie offense featuring multiple weapons at the skill positions, along with a veteran offensive line, this has the makings for an unstoppable offense.

With a maximum of three teams making the CFP in the Big Ten and SEC conferences, respectively, it’s still going to be an uphill battle for Texas A&M to have a spot, if this prediction actually does hold up. Especially considering that there’s a potential loss in the non-conference when they head to Notre Dame, there could be an issue there too.

Honestly, Texas putting Arch Manning on a high pedestal means they are going to succeed expectations or completely flop. I believe Alabama and Georgia will be in the mix, but of course, we already know what fans say about the Aggies. Texas A&M has to perform to their potential, and if they don’t, we’ll just hear the same old Aggie hokes about flopping on expectations.





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Paul Finebaum continues to give Georgia Bulldogs and Kirby Smart more ammo ahead of …

Paul Finebaum continues to give Georgia Bulldogs and Kirby Smart more ammo ahead of 2025 college football season originally appeared on A to Z Sports. ESPN and SEC Network’s Paul Finebaum can’t seem to help himself from doubting Kirby Smart’s Georgia Bulldogs ahead of this upcoming season. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement During an appearance on ESPN’s […]

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Paul Finebaum continues to give Georgia Bulldogs and Kirby Smart more ammo ahead of 2025 college football season originally appeared on A to Z Sports.

ESPN and SEC Network’s Paul Finebaum can’t seem to help himself from doubting Kirby Smart’s Georgia Bulldogs ahead of this upcoming season.

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During an appearance on ESPN’s First Take, Finebaum was asked about Georgia‘s chances to make the 2025 College Football Playoffs and gave his brutally honest opinion.

Finebaum cited Georgia losing several key players to the NFL and their tough schedule.

“I believe they’ll be fighting to be in the Playoffs. And we all respect Kirby Smart, I think he’s the best coach in college football. But that doesn’t mean anything if you lose players like they have lost over the last couple of years,” Finebaum said. “Three years ago, that draft in Vegas everyone remembers, it was one Georgia player after another. I’ve never seen anything quite like that. But they haven’t been quite able to fill those needs.

“And I know the point was made earlier about Stetson Bennett winning two national championships. But he had one of the all-time defenses, and I don’t think Georgia has that (this season). That Alabama game is problematic in September, and so are a number of other games that Georgia is going to have to deal with, including a visit from Arch Manning late in the season.”

Maybe Finebaum overlooked the fact that Georgia has made the College Football Playoff three times in the last four years, no matter how tough their schedule has been.

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As for losing players to the NFL, Coach Smart quickly filled those gaps through the NCAA transfer portal, bringing in Illinois running back Josh McCray and USC wide receiver Zachariah Branch. On top of that, he boosted the defense with top-tier talent during the 2025 recruiting class by landing five-star prospects Isaiah Gibson and Elijah Griffin. And of offense, the Dawgs were able to snag a handful of four-star pass catchers, Talyn Taylor, CJ Wiley, Elyiss Williams, and more.

Sure, quarterback Gunner Stockon might be inexperienced, but if anyone can develop a young QB into a winner, it’s Smart and his coaching staff.

So go ahead, Finebaum, keep those doubts coming.

Related: Georgia Bulldogs beat out SEC rival to land 4-star Buford safety

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This story was originally reported by A to Z Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.

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Which college football stars have the highest NIL projection in 2025?

There is no shortage of star power in college football this year, and some of the game’s biggest names are projected to rake in millions of Name, Image and Likeness dollars as they compete for a postseason berth. Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood is the only true freshman ranked inside the top 10 of college football’s […]

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There is no shortage of star power in college football this year, and some of the game’s biggest names are projected to rake in millions of Name, Image and Likeness dollars as they compete for a postseason berth.

Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood is the only true freshman ranked inside the top 10 of college football’s top NIL earners after signing a reported $12.5 million deal with the Wolverines. The former five-star holds an On3 NIL valuation of $3 million as he prepares to take the starting role.

Experienced starting quarterbacks like Arizona State’s Sam Leavitt ($3.1 million), Penn State’s Drew Allar ($3.1 million) and Clemson’s Cade Klubnik ($3.4 million) passed up the opportunity to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, but more development and enticing NIL earnings were too good to ignore.

Among the SEC’s top quarterbacks, Florida’s DJ Lagway ($3.7 million) and South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers both hold NIL valuations of $3.7 million after breaking out as freshmen last season.

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, another star passer that declined turning pro, ranks fourth nationally with a $3.8 million NIL valuation after leading the SEC in passing.

The only non-quarterback on the list is Ohio State star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. The sophomore holds an NIL valuation of $4.2 million after helping lead the Buckeyes to a national championship.

Miami paid handsomely for Georgia transfer quarterback Carson Beck, a two-year starter that posted a 24-3 record leading the Bulldogs. The sixth-year senior ranks second with an NIL valuation of $4.3 million and reportedly accepted $4.5 million to play for the Hurricanes.

No. 10 Michigan QB Bryce Underwood, $3 million
No. 9 Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt, $3.1 million
No. 8 Penn State QB Drew Allar, $3.1 million
No. 7 Clemson QB Cade Klubnik, $3.4 million
No. 6 Florida QB DJ Lagway, $3.7 million
No. 5 South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers, $3.7 million
No. 4 LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier, $3.8 million
No. 3 Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith, $4.2 million
No. 2 Miami QB Carson Beck, $4.3 million
No. 1 Texas QB Arch Manning, $6.8 million

Leading all college athletes is non other than Texas quarterback Arch Manning. The former five-star has only started two games through his first two seasons, but his talent and family legacy have propelled him to the top in NIL valuations ($6.8 million) by a wide margin.



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Time ticking before Orioles on draft clock later today

The day has arrived when the Orioles can make bold strokes in painting a rosier future for the organization. The draft begins at 6 p.m. and the Orioles hold the 19th selection, followed by the 30th, 31st, 37th, 58th, 69th and 93rd through three rounds. The rest of it plays out Monday. The Orioles obtained […]

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The day has arrived when the Orioles can make bold strokes in painting a rosier future for the organization.

The draft begins at 6 p.m. and the Orioles hold the 19th selection, followed by the 30th, 31st, 37th, 58th, 69th and 93rd through three rounds. The rest of it plays out Monday.

The Orioles obtained the 37th pick in the Competitive Balance A round after trading reliever Bryan Baker to the Rays. The move didn’t increase their workload or alter the strategy beyond having the extra selection.

“It’s exciting for our group because this is what we work towards all year is to get ready for the draft, and it just gives us another shot, another pick, some more money, which in terms of strategy gives you a little more flexibility to maybe do some more things,” said Matt Blood, the vice president of player development and domestic scouting. “But it’s really just another opportunity to get another really good player.”

The hope, of course, is that the Orioles land a bunch of them.

Scoring big in the draft is an ideal way to win without substantial increases in payroll. That’s also logic. And the farm system has taken the expected fall from atop baseball’s perch with player promotions and trades.

“My whole world is around now acquiring talent as well as developing talent, and when we have this many picks this high, it gives us an opportunity to acquire more talent than other teams have an opportunity to acquire,” Blood said. “And then it’s a challenge for our coaches to get them to be better than they came in and hopefully get up here and play, so yes, it’s very important.”

“Look, I think they’re all really important,” said executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias. “By and large, we’ve drafted well the last six years or whatever, and a lot of that is the great players that you see out on the field. So all the drafts are important. But when you have this amount of picks, it is more important. There’s no question about it.

“We’ve just got a much bigger opportunity ahead of us and the draft is a lifeblood for a franchise like ours.”

The usual questions hang in the air.

* Are the Orioles attracted to specific characteristics in this class?

“It’s no different than normal,” Blood said. “I think we’re always looking for good baseball players, whether they’re pitchers or hitters, and the things that play at the major league level. That’s what we’re looking for, and that doesn’t really change.”

* Is there more pressure to take a pitcher with so many picks on Day One?

The highest drafted pitcher under Elias was Florida State right-hander Jackson Baumeister at 63rd overall in 2023. Oklahoma State’s Nolan McLean didn’t sign after he was chosen 81st in 2022.

“I personally don’t,” Blood said of feeling the pressure. “I think that my job is to pick the best player that we can possibly pick. And we have pitchers on the board, we have position players on the board, and ultimately we’re gonna be graded on the major league value that we draft. And so our job is to do the best we can at drafting major league value, and if that happens to be a position player, then it is. And if it happens to be a pitcher, then it is. I personally feel pressure to get major league value.”

Elias described it as “very possible,” so he’s saying there’s a chance.

“I hope that we do,” he added. “If you have a lot of picks like this, it’s nice to have a diverse set of picks. But I also, I’ve talked to people, I’ve seen drafts over the years where scouting directors will say they regret trying to diversify a group of picks for its own sake. We’re going to line up the board with how we think the talent is and we’ll take in that regard. But we definitely want to get some pitching in this draft.”

* But what about all those Day One picks?

“We have more picks, so more chances, so yes, if you’re doing the math that way,” Blood said. “I think that we’re gonna continue to follow our strategy of finding the best bet we can, and when you have four picks, that’s four chances versus one, so yeah.”

* Will the Orioles go college or high school at No. 19?

They aren’t saying because they don’t know. Draft life was much easier in the top five.

Blood didn’t agree that high school depth is more pronounced this year, but he added, “There’s definitely a nice group of players that we’re interested in and I think the industry is, as well, and we’re always very excited about young, athletic players, so that’ll be cool.”

* Can the Orioles repeat their recent success when selecting in the 30s and 40s?

That’s overall picks, not rounds, which don’t exist anymore.

Henderson was taken 42nd overall in 2019, Elias’ first draft class. Jordan Westburg was 30th in 2020. Dylan Beavers was 33rd in 2022.

“We absolutely want to,” Blood said. “There’s gonna be some good options there and we’re gonna be excited about the players that we get there. It’s better than picking in the 50s and the 60s and the 70s, so I’ll take it. Three picks there is very exciting for our entire group and I think it’s a great opportunity for the organization.”

* How about that draft money?

The Orioles are packing an unprecedented $19,144,500 in bonus pool funds. They can go overslot, for example, on a high school kid who falls to them.

“We’ll see,” Blood said. “I think that what it allows us to do is be dynamic. I think that we’re gonna be able to make some decisions that other teams aren’t gonna have the opportunity to make, and I think that based on how the draft comes to us – we are picking a little bit later at 19 and then down below that – we’ll have to see what happens. But we’re gonna have the ability to make some decisions that other teams aren’t, and that’s exciting.”

“That gives us a big opportunity to flex our muscle and hopefully, if there are players that cost a little extra money because they’ve got college commitments, we’ll be able to use it,” Elias said. “And I think that the fact that we had picks at 30 and 31 already, it makes us able to acquire a 37th pick because you’ve kind of already scouted players in that neighborhood of the draft. So we should be pretty well prepared for the picks at 37.”

* Can we trust a mock?

You’ll be ridiculed if you do.

The pundits fight the urge to punt on the Orioles, who reveal little to nothing. Heston Kjerstad, for example, seemed to catch just about everyone by surprise after going second overall in 2020.

The only common thread in 2025 is the likelihood of a position player at No. 19, which isn’t much of a reach.

MLB Pipeline has the Orioles selecting California prep third baseman Gavin Fien. ESPN says University of Arkansas shortstop Wehiwa Aloy. CBS Sports tabs Washington prep third baseman Xavier Neyens, who ESPN predicts will go to the Orioles at No. 30. Baseball America’s 6.0 mock predicts that the Orioles will select Texas A&M outfielder Jace LaViolette.

So yes, it’s an exact science.

 



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SEC Media Days: What To Expect As The 2025 Season Officially Kicks Off In Atlanta

ATLANTA – While Beyoncé and the MLB All-Star Game might be one of the hottest tickets in town over the next couple of days, it’s SEC Media Days that has the attention of college football fans, as “Talkin’ Season” is upon us.  If you were looking for the “bat signal” for the kickoff to football […]

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ATLANTA – While Beyoncé and the MLB All-Star Game might be one of the hottest tickets in town over the next couple of days, it’s SEC Media Days that has the attention of college football fans, as “Talkin’ Season” is upon us. 

If you were looking for the “bat signal” for the kickoff to football season, look no further than the 16 SEC coaches who will take the stage this week inside the College Football Hall of Fame. 

The unofficial start to the college football season was last week in Dallas, with Big 12 coaches taking the stage, but there will be plenty of eyes on what transpires in Atlanta, as many questions linger about the sport’s future. 

Hope you aren’t tired of hearing about NIL, how players are going to be paid, what kind of problems have already arisen, and how many transfer portal periods there should be, because you’re going to hear a lot more about those subjects this week. 

Make sure you follow OutKick for the latest news and interviews, as I will be joined this week by the “Hot Mic” crew at the SEC Media Days. 

Trust me, I’m ready to start talking about the upcoming season just as much as you are. 

Ok, now don’t get all excited thinking we’re going to get quotes from a few participants that will trigger opposing fan bases, but we’re usually treated to a few moments that cause fans on the message boards to lose their collective minds. 

Even though every player who will take the podium in Atlanta has gone through a media training course, there will still be plenty of viral moments that will get us through the next 48 days before kickoff. 

And while Lane Kiffin has softened his tone over the past few years, besides his ongoing Twitter jokes, you can expect plenty of coaches to discuss the ongoing problems related to NIL and the House settlement. Thankfully, Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia is heading to Atlanta with fierce confidence, which usually leads to the quarterback saying a few things that will be used as bulletin board material for opposing teams. 

Yes, I said Vanderbilt and bulletin board material in the same sentence. 

Who’s Headed To SEC Media Days? Arch Manning Will Be Swarmed

In terms of scheduling each day, there will be plenty of opportunities to listen to coaches discuss how much better their team is going to be this season, while knowing that half of them probably don’t believe the words coming out of their mouths. 

Here’s the daily list of coaches you’ll be hearing speak: 

  • Monday, July 14: LSU’s Brian Kelly, Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin, South Carolina’s Shane Beamer, Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea
  • Tuesday, July 15: Auburn’s Hugh Freeze, Georgia’s Kirby Smart, Tennessee’s Josh Heupel, Texas’ Steve Sarkisian
  • Wednesday, July 16: Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer, Florida’s Billy Napier, Mississippi State’s Jeff Lebby, Oklahoma’s Brent Venables
  • Thursday, July 17: Arkansas’ Sam Pittman, Kentucky’s Mark Stoops, Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz, Texas A&M’s Mike Elko

As for the players joining their coaches on the podium, you can expect Tuesday to be the wildest of them all because of Texas quarterback Arch Manning making an appearance. 

While there are plenty of people who have already proclaimed Manning to be the second coming of his uncle Peyton, folks might want to pump the brakes. Sure, the Longhorns quarterback has the chance to be great, but we still haven’t seen the young man compete at a high level, save for the two starts he got in 2024. 

This week should also be the starting point for South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers to start his unofficial Heisman Trophy campaign, as he speaks with the media alongside his head coach, Shane Beamer, on Monday. 

Prevalent Burning Questions Coaches Will Try To Skirt

Is Ty Simpson going to be the starting quarterback for Alabama that can lead them back to the College Football Playoff, under second-year coach Kalen DeBoer? 

What about Austin Simmons at Ole Miss? It will be difficult for Lane Kiffin to replace Jaxson Dart, but Simmons might actually be the guy. Kiffin will almost certainly be peppered with questions regarding the transfer portal, and how his Rebels will be looking to make the College Football Playoff after striking out last season with a loaded roster. 

How many times will Josh Heupel be asked about Nico Iamaleava leaving Tennessee on the final day of spring practice? Yes, you can expect that question to be asked a lot. Would it have made sense to just pay the quarterback and avoid all the offseason nonsense? Sure, but that whole ordeal was deeper than just Iamaleava looking for a pay-bump. 

You can expect Heupel to give the whole “we’ve moved on, and I’m excited about our quarterback room, with a true competition taking place during Fall camp”. speech. And, yes, the addition of Joey Aguliar will be a topic of conversation. 

Oh, and let’s not forget about the other coach who will be peppered with questions, but not particularly about the on-field product.

How Is The Golf Game Of Auburn’s Hugh Freeze? Yes, It Will Be Asked

For the past month, it seems just about every Auburn fan has been concerned about how many times head coach Hugh Freeze has hit the golf course. No, I’m not kidding, and neither was Golf Digest, when the magazine decided to jump into the fun. 

While Auburn has been getting beat on the recruiting trail lately, plenty of Tiger fans have blamed this on Hugh Freeze playing several rounds of golf. Yes, folks think these coaches don’t have a life outside of football. Do you know how many coaches sneak off to play a round of golf during the regular season? 

I’m sure the number would force you to retract some of your statements about Hugh Freeze. 

Even Lane Kiffin took a jab at the Auburn coach on social media. The best response from Freeze should’ve been asking how many times Kiffin has hit the “Gulf of America” for a fishing expedition over the past few months, but Freeze didn’t take the bait. 

I would not expect you to learn much about your favorite team this week in Atlanta at SEC Media Days, but I can almost promise you there will be some entertaining quotes that come out of the College Football Hall of Fame. 

So, strap in. Make sure you’re following OutKick for the latest news and interviews this week.





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