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NIL is impacting Michigan Football recruiting, but it’s more than that
Michigan is off to a slow start in the 2026 recruiting cycle, with the Wolverines just cracking the top-40 on 247Sports last week when four-star tight end Matt Ludwig joined the class. The picture is a little brighter when it comes to On3’s rankings, where Michigan is at No. 19. Still, the rankings are well […]
Michigan is off to a slow start in the 2026 recruiting cycle, with the Wolverines just cracking the top-40 on 247Sports last week when four-star tight end Matt Ludwig joined the class. The picture is a little brighter when it comes to On3’s rankings, where Michigan is at No. 19. Still, the rankings are well below Sherrone Moore’s 2025 class.
There’s a lot of information out there about Bryce Underwood’s NIL deal and the money behind his flip from LSU. For many, the transfer portal and NIL deals are cheapening the sport, but it seems like some of those aspects are here to stay. While it’s easy to say kids are just going after the biggest payday, there could be other factors at play for this slow start.
The House Settlement is still pending
It’s tough to speculate when you’re not inside the program, but there’s a settlement pending that many of us have been following for some time — the House Settlement still hasn’t been finalized. The case, among other things, looks at rules for implementing revenue sharing for TV rights. It also includes caps on things like roster sizes, which is the issue that seems to be holding up the judge’s ruling for now.
With the exact amount of money available not immediately known, Michigan — and other programs as well — is in a tough spot and cannot give players all the financial information they need. While it’s nice to have some recruits already committed, there’s a very legitimate chance the coaches are also in a wait and see pattern for some aspects of recruiting until this thing gets resolved.
Michigan didn’t rush the process last season, why would they now?
The Wolverines didn’t move into the top-10 in recruiting rankings until late in the 2025 cycle. While some of that initially seemed tied to Moore’s hiring timeline, maybe the conversations were less about pressuring kids to commit early and more about letting them take in all their options and weigh as much information as they could. It feels like the coaching staff is still focused on finding the right players and culture builders, and they’re okay waiting to get those guys.
The Wolverines hosted a ton of top recruits on official visits last year, and while they did get some commitments during that window, some of the biggest commitments came much later. Bryce Underwood flipped a week before Thanksgiving, and other recruits like Shamari Earls, Jordan Young, Elijah Dotson and Jamar Browder, among others, didn’t choose Michigan until late in the cycle. It’s possible this staff is okay giving players time to make up their mind, instead of seeing them decommit later on after a rushed decision.
There’s less pressure because of the transfer portal
After landing quite the haul this offseason, there’s no doubt Michigan knows how to utilize the transfer portal to fill holes in the roster. Of course, landing top tier players at the high school level will also be valued by the coaching staff, but it’s good to balance things out with the portal, especially in the event they swing and miss on some of their top high school recruiting targets.
We’ll have to wait and see if a similar thing plays out this year when it comes to late-season commitments. NIL deals are certainly changing the game and it’s easy to say people are only in it for the most money. It’s also possible that recruiting is more complex in the changing landscape of football, and it seems unfair to solely blame NIL deals for why programs aren’t getting kids to commit.
What are your thoughts on Michigan’s current recruiting situation? Are you worried about it, or are you okay with waiting things out? Let us know in the comments below!
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Rebuilding Pac-12 reaches deal with CBS for its football and men’s basketball games
The Pac-12 struck a media-rights deal with CBS on Monday that sets up the network to broadcast a minimum of… The Pac-12 struck a media-rights deal with CBS on Monday that sets up the network to broadcast a minimum of four football and men’s basketball games per season on its main network and provide a […]
The Pac-12 struck a media-rights deal with CBS on Monday that sets up the network to broadcast a minimum of…
The Pac-12 struck a media-rights deal with CBS on Monday that sets up the network to broadcast a minimum of four football and men’s basketball games per season on its main network and provide a cable and streaming presence for the reconfigured league from 2026-31.
Financial details of the new deal were not disclosed. Conference Commissioner Teresa Gould called it a “transformational partnership” that allows the Pac-12 to grow when it starts as a remodeled league in 2026-27.
An inability to secure a media deal is what nearly cratered the league in 2023, with all but Oregon State and Washington State departing for the Big 12, Atlantic Coast and Big Ten Conferences.
The Pac-12 already had deals in place to put all of the two remaining teams’ football games on the CW, ESPN and CBS for the upcoming season.
The new deal with what the league calls its “primary long-term media partner” kicks in the next season, when Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Utah State and San Diego State will join the Pac-12 in all sports, with Gonzaga joining in everything but football.
The Pac-12 needs to add another football program to reach the minimum eight teams necessary to be in the Football Bowl Subdivision and, thus, the College Football Playoff. Multiple reports say Texas State has emerged as the top candidate.
Under the new deal, CBS will broadcast at least three regular-season football and men’s basketball games per season, along with the championship games for both sports. The league also will have what it called a “consistent regular-season presence” on the cable CBS Sports Network.
Details are still being finalized as Pac-12 media negotiator, Octagon, works on finding additional media partners for the league.
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Sooners’ 2026 softball starting lineup will be loaded with talent and familiar faces
The 2025 Oklahoma softball team was not on a par with the great Sooner teams of the past decade, a period that produced six national championships, as well as a national runner-up. Let’s face it, it’s pretty hard to top that. Head coach Patty Gasso acknowledged as much before the 2025 college softball season had […]
The 2025 Oklahoma softball team was not on a par with the great Sooner teams of the past decade, a period that produced six national championships, as well as a national runner-up. Let’s face it, it’s pretty hard to top that.
Head coach Patty Gasso acknowledged as much before the 2025 college softball season had even started. With 14 newcomers and having to replace six starting position players along with a pair of starting pitchers, the longtime Sooner head coach well understood that this was not going to be the same dominant Oklahoma softball team of recent years.
Despite all of that, this year’s young Sooner squad went out and won 52 games, won the regular-season championship in the super-tough SEC and was co-champion of the SEC Tournament, and went 7-2 in NCAA postseason play, advancing to the Women’s College World Series, where the Sooners finished two wins shy of making it to the championship series.
That’s a pretty incredible showing from a team with as much roster turnover as Oklahoma had going into the 2025 season, and a solid foundation and expectation level to build on for the 2026 edition of Sooner softball.
The Sooners lose three players to graduation in All-American pitcher Sam Landry, first baseman Cydney Sanders and pitcher Isabella Smith, and four to the transfer portal with OF Hannah Coor, OF Maya Bland, INF Kadey Lee McCay and C Cori Hicks. Since Oklahoma’s season ended, the Sooners have added LSU transfer Sydney Berzon to the 2026 roster.
Largely because of what they’ve got returning for next season, the Sooners have not been as active in the transfer portal. As has been the case for most of the past decade, Oklahoma also has the nation’s top-ranked recruiting class coming in, a couple of whom (OF Kai Minor and C Kendall Wells) could become immediate starters.
In addition, RHP Sophia Bordi, who redshirted this past season and left the team late to deal with a personal matter, is expected back for the 2026 season. A two-time New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year, Bordi was rated the No. 1 prospect in the 2025 class nationally.
Projecting what the OU softball starting lineup will look like in 2026
Here is what the Oklahoma starting lineup will likely look like to start the 2026 season:
Three of the four infielders return for the Sooners in 2026. Redshirt freshman Nelly McEnroe-Marinas and freshman Gabbie Garcia firmly established themselves at third base and shortstop, respectively. The left-side duo combined for 35 home runs and 106 runs batted in, and between them accounted for just nine errors all season. BYU transfer Ailana Agbayani will return for her senior season at second base.
Sydney Barker, who hit .349 with eight home runs and became a key offensive contributor late in the season as a freshman, is the probable replacement for Cydney Sanders at first base. Barker can also play in the outfield, though.
The outfield spots will consist of Kasidi Pickering, the team’s second-leading hitter in 2025 (.392 average with 18 home runs and 58 RBI, in left, former Utah transfer and 2023 Pac-12 batting champion Abigale Dayton set in centerfield, and Tia Milloy and incoming freshman Kai Minor will battle it out as the starter in right field. Barker could end up in right if it doesn’t work out for her at first base.
Isabela Emerling returns as the starting catcher next season, although the Sooner are really high on incoming freshman Kendall Wells as the catcher for the future. One thing Emerling definitely needs to improve on is her ability to throw out base stealers.
The primary starters on the OU pitching staff will be LSU transfer Berzon, along with Kiersten Deal, Audrey Lowry and Bordi. Berzon and Bordi throw from the right side, while Deal and Lowry are southpaws.
Texas Tech, Oklahoma and 2025 national champion Texas will likely be the top three teams in college softball heading into the 2026 campaign, and I would expect the Sooners to make another strong run next season toward what would be a ninth national championship.
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Way-too-early Top 25 college basketball rankings 9.0: 2025-26 outlook, updated projected lineups
The way-too-early Top 25 for 2025-26 is almost complete and grows closer to its final form after NBA Draft withdrawals by international prospects and commitments from the top transfers left on the board. The biggest change is the drop of Michigan State following Kaleb Glenn‘s season-ending injury. Before getting into the top contenders next season, […]
The way-too-early Top 25 for 2025-26 is almost complete and grows closer to its final form after NBA Draft withdrawals by international prospects and commitments from the top transfers left on the board. The biggest change is the drop of Michigan State following Kaleb Glenn‘s season-ending injury.
Before getting into the top contenders next season, there are some rules to the exercise which must be noted. Some teams, players and coaches still have decisions to make before the tip off, so the list is always in flux. Here are the guidelines you need to know:
- There are still a number of players whose eligibility for next season remains in question. Waivers and senior decisions will shape the final roster. At the moment, those expected to run out of eligibility are out, but could return if granted another year.
These rankings will continue to be updated with many roster changes already confirmed and on campus for summer workouts. Here is the latest way-too-early look at what the Top 25 rankings could look like in the 2025-26 season.
1. Purdue
Key returns: CJ Cox, Daniel Jacobsen, Trey Kaufman-Renn, Fletcher Loyer, Braden Smith
Key additions: Oscar Cluff*, Omer Meyer, Liam Murphy*
Key departures: Myles Colvin
Projected lineup:
G: Braden Smith
G: Fletcher Loyer
G: CJ Cox
F: Trey Kaufman-Renn
C: Oscar Cluff
2. Houston
Key returns: Emanuel Sharp, JoJo Tugler, Milos Uzan
Key additions: Chris Cenac, Kingston Flemings, Isiah Harwell, Kalifa Sakho*
Key departures: Terrance Arceneaux, LJ Cryer, Ja’Vier Francis, J’Wan Roberts, Mylik Wilson
Projected lineup:
G: Milos Uzan
G: Emanuel Sharp
G: Isiah Harwell
F: Chric Cenac
F: JoJo Tugler
3. Duke
Key returns: Isaiah Evans, Caleb Foster, Patick Ngongba
Key additions: Cameron Boozer, Cayden Boozer, Nikolas Khamenia, Dame Sarr, Sebastian Wilkins
Key departures: Cooper Flagg, Sion James, Kon Knueppel, Khaman Maluach, Tyrese Proctor
Projected lineup:
G: Cayden Boozer
G: Isaiah Evans
F: Dame Sarr
F: Cameron Boozer
C: Patrick Ngongba
4. Florida
Key returns: Rueben Chinyelu, Alex Condon, Thomas Haugh
Key additions: AJ Brown*, Boogie Fland*, CJ Ingram, Xaivian Lee*, Alex Lloyd
Key departures: Denzel Aberdeen, Walter Clayton, Alijah Martin, Will Richard
Projected lineup:
G: Boogie Fland
G: Xaivian Lee
F: Thomas Haugh
C: Alex Condon
C: Reuben Chinyelu
5. Kentucky
Key returns: Brandon Garrison, Otega Oweh
Key additions: Denzel Aberdeen*, Mo Dioubate*, Braydon Hawthorne, Andrija Jelavic, Jasper Johnson, Jaland Lowe*, Malachi Moreno, Jayden Quaintance*, Kam Williams*
Key departures: Ansley Almonor, Koby Brea, Lamont Butler, Andrew Carr, Jaxson Robinson, Amari Williams
Projected lineup:
G: Jaland Lowe
G: Otega Oweh
F: Kam Williams
F: Mo Dioubate
C: Jayden Quaintance
6. Auburn
Key returns: Tahaad Pettiford
Key additions: Abdul Bashir*, Elyjah Freeman*, Keyshawn Hall*, Filip Jovic, Kaden Magwood, KeShawn Murphy*, Kevin Overton*, Sebastian Williams-Adams
Key departures: Chad Baker-Mazara, Johni Broome, Chaney Johnson, Denver Jones, Miles Kelly
Projected lineup:
G: Tahaad Pettiford
G: Kevin Overton
G: Keyshawn Hall
G: Abdul Bashir
F: KeShawn Murphy
7. St. John’s
Key returns: Zuby Ejiofor
Key additions: Dylan Darling*, Bryce Hopkins*, Ian Jackson*, Dillon Mitchell*, Joson Sanon*, Oziyah Sellers*
Key departures: Brady Dunlap, RJ Luis, Kadary Richmond, Aaron Scott, Deivon Smith, Simeon Wilcher
Projected lineup:
G: Ian Jackson
G: Joson Sanon
G: Oziyah Sellers
F: Bryce Hopkins
C: Zuby Ejiofor
8. Iowa State
Key returns: Nate Heise, Joshua Jefferson, Tamin Lipsey, Milan Momcilovic
Key additions: Jamarion Batemon, Blake Buchanan*, Eric Mulder*, Dominick Nelson*, Mason Williams*
Key departures: Keshon Gilbert, Dishon Jackson, Curtis Jones,
Projected lineup:
G: Tamin Lipsey
G: Dominic Nelson
F: Joshua Jefferson
F: Milan Momcilovic
C: Blake Buchanan
9. Michigan
Key returns: Nimari Burnett, Roddy Gayle, Will Tschetter
Key additions: Elliot Cadeau*, Morez Johnson*, Yaxel Lendeborg*, Aday Mara*, Trey McKenney
Key departures: Tre Donaldson, Vlad Goldin, Sam Walters, Danny Wolf
Projected lineup:
G: Elliot Cadeau
G: Roddy Gayle
G: Nimari Burnett
F: Morez Johnson
F: Yaxel Lendeborg
10. Alabama
Key returns: Aden Holloway, Labaron Philon, Latrell Wrightsell
Key additions: Amari Allen, Jalil Bethea*, Taylor Bol Bowen*, Keitenn Bristow*, Davion Hannah, London Jemison, Noah Williamson*
Key departures: Mo Dioubate, Grant Nelson, Clifford Omoruyi, Derrion Reid, Mark Sears, Jarin Stevenson, Chris Youngblood
Projected lineup:
G: Labaron Philon
G: Aden Holloway
G: Latrell Wrightsell
F: Taylor Bol Bowen
C: Aidan Sherrell
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11. Arkansas
Key returns: Trevon Brazile, Karter Knox, Billy Richmond, DJ Wagner
Key additions: Darius Acuff, Malique Ewin*, Nick Pringle*, Karim Rtail, Maleek Thomas
Key departures: Jonas Aidoo, Johnell Davis, Boogie Fland, Zvonimir Ivisic, Adou Thiero
Projected lineup: Darius Acuff, DJ Wagner, Karter Knox, Trevon Brazile, Malique Ewin
12. Illinois
Key returns: Kylan Boswell, Ben Humrichous, Tomislav Ivisic, Ty Rodgers
Key additions: Zvonimir Ivisic*, David Mirkovic, Mihailo Petrovic, Andrej Stojakovic*
Key departures: Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, Kasparas Jakucionis, Morez Johnson, Will Riley, Tre White
Projected lineup: Kylan Boswell, Ty Rodgers, Andrej Stojakovic, Ben Humrichous, Tomislav Ivisic
13. Tennessee
Key returns: Felix Okpara
Key additions: Amaree Abram*, Nate Ament, Jaylen Carey*, Ja’Kobi Gillespie*, Clarence Massamba
Key departures: Jordan Gainey, Chaz Lanier, Jahmai Mashack, Igor Milicic, Zakai Zeigler
Projected lineup: Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Amaree Abram, Nate Ament, Jaylen Carey, Felix Okpara
14. Louisville
Key returns: J’Vonne Hadley, Kasean Pryor, Kobe Rodgers
Key additions: Mikel Brown, Mouhamed Camara, Ryan Conwell*, Sanandra Fru, Isaac McKneely*, Adrian Wooley*
Key departures: Terrence Edwards, Chucky Hepburn, Aly Khalifa, James Scott, Reyne Smith, Noah Waterman
Projected lineup: Mikel Brown, Isaac McKneely, Ryan Conwell, J’Vonne Hadley, Kasean Pryor
15. BYU
Key returns: Dawson Baker, Keba Keita, Richie Saunders
Key additions: Kennard Davis*, AJ Dybantsa, Khadim Mboup, Tyler Mrus*, Nate Pickens*, Xavion Staton, Rob Wright*
Key departures: Kanon Catchings, Egor Demin, Dallin Hall, Trevin Knell, Mawot Mag, Fousseyni Traore
Projected lineup: Rob Wright, Dawson Baker, Richie Saunders, AJ Dybantsa, Keba Keita
16. UConn
Key returns: Solomon Ball, Alex Karaban, Tarris Reed, Jaylin Stewart
Key additions: Darius Adams, Silas Demary*, Dwayne Koroma*, Alec Millender*, Braylon Mullins, Eric Reibe, Malachi Smith*
Key departures: Hassan Diarra, Samson Johnson, Liam McNeeley
Projected lineup: Silas Demary, Solomon Ball, Braylon Mullins, Alex Karaban, Tarris Reed
17. Kansas
Key returns: Flory Bidunga
Key additions: Melvin Council*, Jayden Dawson*, Darryn Peterson, Bryson Tiller, Tre White*
Key departures: KJ Adams, David Coit, Hunter Dickinson, Rylan Griffen, Dajuan Harris, Zeke Mayo, AJ Storr
Projected lineup: Melvin Council, Jayden Dawson, Darryn Peterson, Tre White, Flory Bidunga
18. Creighton
Key returns: Jackson McAndrew
Key additions: Aleksa Dimitrijevic, Josh Dix*, Owen Freeman*, Nik Graves*, Hudson Greer, Blake Harper*, Liam McChesney*, Austin Swartz*
Key departures: Steven Ashworth, Pop Isaacs, Jamiya Neal, Ryan Kalkbrenner
Projected lineup: Nik Graves, Josh Dix, Blake Harper, Jackson McAndrew, Owen Freeman
19. Texas Tech
Key returns: Christian Anderson, JT Toppin
Key additions: Donovan Atwell*, Tyeree Bryan*, LeJuan Watts*
Key departures: Devan Cambridge, Federiko Federiko, Elijah Hawkins, Chance McMillian, Kevin Overton, Kerwin Walton, Darrion Williams
Projected lineup: Christian Anderson, Donovan Atwell, LeJuan Watts, JT Toppin, Luke Bamgboye
20. Arizona
Key returns: Tobe Awaka, Jaden Bradley, Anthony Dell’Orso, Motiejus Krivas
Key additions: Dwayne Aristode, Brayden Burries, Sidi Gueye, Ivan Kharchenkov, Evan Nelson*, Koa Peat
Key departures: Carter Bryant, KJ Lewis, Caleb Love, Trey Townsend, Henri Veesaar
Projected lineup: Jaden Bradley, Brayden Burries, Tobe Awaka, Koa Peat, Motiejus Krivas
21. UCLA
Key returns: Tyler Bilodeau, Skyy Clark, Eric Dailey
Key additions: Jamar Brown*, Donovan Dent*, Steven Jamerson*
Key departures: Dylan Andrews, Kobe Johnson, Sebastian Mack, Aday Mara
Projected lineup: Donovan Dent, Skyy Clark, Eric Dailey, Tyler Bilodeau, Xavier Booker
22. Baylor
Key returns: N/A
Key additions: Obi Agim*, Juslin Bodo Bodo*, Cameron Carr*, Caden Powell*, Michael Rataj*, Dan Skillings*, JJ White*, Isaac Williams*, Tounde Yessoufou
Key departures: Jalen Celestine, VJ Edgecombe, Langston Love, Jayden Nunn, Josh Ojianwuna, Norchad Omier, Jeremy Roach, Rob Wright
Projected lineup: Dan Skillings, JJ White, Obi Agbim, Tounde Yessoufou, Michael Rataj
23. Texas A&M
Key returns: N/A
Key additions: Rashaun Agee*, Ruben Dominguez, Federiko Federiko*, Rylan Griffen*, Marcus Hill*, Josh Holloway*, Pop Isaacs*, Jacari Lane*, Mackenzie Mgbako*
Key departures: Henry Coleman, Andersson Garcia, Manny Obaseki, Pharrel Payne, Zhuric Phelps, Wade Taylor
Projected lineup: Pop Isaacs, Jacari Lane, Rylan Griffen, Mackenzie Mgbako, Federiko Federiko
24. North Carolina
Key returns: Seth Trimble
Key additions: Luka Bogavac, Derek Dixon, Kyan Evans*, Jonathan Powell*, Jarin Stevenson*, Henri Veesaar*, Caleb Wilson, Jaydon Young*
Key departures: Elliot Cadeau, RJ Davis, Ian Jackson, Ven-Allen Lubin, Drake Powell, Jalen Washington, Jae’lyn Withers
Projected lineup: Kyan Evans, Seth Trimble, Jonathan Powell, Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar
25. Wisconsin
Key returns: John Blackwell, Nolan Winter
Key additions: Aleksas Bielauskas, Nick Boyd*, Braeden Carrington*, Austin Rapp*, Andrew Rohde*
Key departures: Steven Crowl, Max Klesmit, Kamari McGee, John Tonje
Projected lineup: Nick Boyd, John Blackwell, Andrew Rohde, Austin Rapp, Nolan Winter
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LSU Baseball Transfer Portal Target, Coveted Pitcher Reveals Commitment Decision
Jay Johnson and the LSU Tigers are set to navigate a critical offseason in Baton Rouge with the program looking to reconstruct the roster ahead of the 2026 season. After capturing a National Championship on Sunday, Johnson and Co. will lose players from the current roster to both the 2025 MLB Draft and NCAA Transfer […]
Jay Johnson and the LSU Tigers are set to navigate a critical offseason in Baton Rouge with the program looking to reconstruct the roster ahead of the 2026 season.
After capturing a National Championship on Sunday, Johnson and Co. will lose players from the current roster to both the 2025 MLB Draft and NCAA Transfer Portal.
LSU took down the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in two games at Charles Schwab Field in order to secure the program’s eighth title.
LSU has won NCAA championships in 1991, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2009, 2023 and 2025. The Tigers own the second-highest total of CWS titles in NCAA history.
LSU, which won its eighth straight game, completed the season with a 53-15 record, including an perfect 5-0 mark in the College World Series.
Now, it’s a focus on the NCAA Transfer Portal with the program expressing interest in Baylor pitcher Carson Bailey.
The left-hander tallied a 4.89 ERA in 53.1 innings pitched while striking out 56 batters on his way to a 3-3 record.
Bailey made 13 appearances during his freshman season in 2025.
He has a fastball that’s reached 98 mph and handled business in the Big 12 as a weekend starter in his first season in Waco (Tex.).
According to multiple reports, the LSU Tigers were surging in his process down the stretch, but made a decision to commit elsewhere this past weekend.
Bailey revealed a pledge to join the Texas A&M Aggies where he will play a pivotal role in the SEC program’s pitching rotation.
LETS RIDE #gigem #AGGIE pic.twitter.com/hRfJhBJWzE
— Carson Bailey (@carsbailey12) June 22, 2025
LSU has added a pair of newcomers to the 2026 roster to this point with the staff looking to reconstruct another College World Series Finals caliber group.
Brayden Simpson: Infielder
The LSU Tigers landed a commitment from High Point infielder Brayden Simpson in June as the program’s first portal addition.
Simpson, one of the top prospects in the NCAA Transfer Portal, is coming off of a career season in North Carolina.
The coveted infielder primarily handled business as a third baseman for High Point this past season where he shined for his Panthers squad.
Simpson had a dominant two-year stretch at High Point with his 2025 campaign quickly putting his name on the map.
He rounded out the season batting .389 with 22 home runs, 77 RBI and a .477 on base percentage this past season.
Simpson is a Swiss Army Knife in the infield and has also spent some time at first base in 2024 and second base in 2023.
In 2024, the talented High Point transfer started in all 62 games where he batted .300 with 12 home runs and 45 RBI. He started in 58 games this year.
Seth Dardar: Infielder
Dardar, a Louisiana native, began his career at Columbia prior to making the move to join the Kansas State Wildcats.
During the 2025 season, he logged a team best .326 batting average with 18 doubles and a 1.065 OPS.
A consistent hitter, Dardar tallied 60 hits, 45 RBI and 13 home runs last season for his Wildcats squad.
The New Orleans (La.) Holy Cross standout started in 50 games for Kansas State on his way to becoming a coveted transfer in the portal.
Now, he’s made his move. Dardar will head home to suit up for the Bayou Bengals in his final season of eligibility.
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