It has been a great season for the Michigan State University men’s Hockey team this year. One of the best we have seen in many years, and the excitement has called the infamous Munn Ice Arena to be sold out for many of their home games this year.

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A certain player was just announced as USA Hockey’s Jim Johannson College Player of the Year, which puts him as the fourth Spartan to receive this award in the program’s history.

USA Hockey’s Jim Johannson Award

These awards first began back in 1994 and were renamed in 2019 to honor the former USA Hockey executive and national champion Jim Johannson. It helps recognize the top American-born player in the NCAA Division in men’s college hockey.

His name is Isaac Howard, and he is the lucky Spartan who got honored with this award. He joins Jeff Lerg, Ryan Miller, and Mike York, all previous MSU recipients of this award, and will be recognized in Denver at the USA Hockey President’s Award Dinner on June 6th.

Record-Setting 2024–25 Campaign

Howard had an amazing season, scoring 26 goals and 52 points in just 37 games during his 2024-2025 season, which was one of his career bests. He led the nation with a 1.31 points per game, and ranked third with 0.70 per game, as well as 0.70 assists per game.

International Glory in Stockholm

Additionally, Howard is also fresh off winning some gold from the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championships in Stockholm. Howard contributed with assists in both pool play and exhibition against Germany. He helped secure Team USA’s first World Championship Gold since 1933.

Additional Honors & All-American Teams

On top of it, Howard earned First Team AHCA All-American, Big Ten Player of the Year, as well as Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Player. He also got First Team All-B1G honors.

Michigan State Hockey Over The Years

 

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian refuted reports that the team is spending up to $35 to $40 million on its roster this year. Earlier this offseason, the report garnered attention across the internet, but Sarkisian clarified that his team has not spent that much on their roster.

“What’s frustrating on that was it was a little bit of irresponsible reporting,” Sarkisian said on College Sports on SiriusXM. “One anonymous source said that’s what our roster was. I wish I had 40 million on our roster, we’d probably be a little bit better team than we are. The idea to think that a lot of other schools aren’t spending money to get players. It’s the state of college football right now. It is what it is. We’re fortunate, don’t get me wrong. We’ve got great support.”

“What’s crazy about this day and age,” Sarkisian continued. “One guy writes an article from an anonymous source that says that’s what are roster is, everybody ran with it. And I’m talking real publications ran with it. … Nobody asked me one question.”

Sarkisian did express gratitude for the support and success the team has had, but made it clear that they are not spending that much on their players.

The Longhorns will return to play on Aug. 30, when they begin the 2025 season against Ohio State.

More College Football on Sports Illustrated

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Alabama’s Ryan Williams and Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith are the cover athletes for EA Sports College Football 26, the video-game developer announced Tuesday.

The electric sophomore wide receivers were picked for the second edition of the franchise’s reboot. Last year’s game was the first in 11 years and was among the best-selling video games in 2024.

Williams and Smith are posed together on the standard cover, while the deluxe edition also includes other players, coaches, mascots and former cover stars Reggie Bush, Tim Tebow and Denard Robinson.

The ‘26 edition will test if the franchise still has the same staying power it had when it was released annually in the early 2000s.

For the players who are featured in the game, it will certainly remain popular. Williams said in a statement released by EA Sports that the cover was “a dream come true,” and Smith called it “a tremendous privilege.”

“I’m proud to represent Ohio State alongside Coach (Ryan) Day while carrying the Buckeye legacy forward, celebrating the passion of our fans and the tradition of this incredible program,” Smith said.

Williams and Smith broke onto the national scene in 2024 with their miraculous catches on the biggest stages.

Williams’ spinning TD grab to help beat then-No. 2 Georgia looked like it belonged in a video game. It was one of many wowing plays from the young receiver. Williams finished his freshman season with 48 receptions for 865 yards and eight receiving touchdowns.

Smith was a major part of the Buckeyes’ run to a national championship. He regularly hauled in one-handers that decimated the confidence of his defenders. In a CFP quarterfinals win over top-seeded Oregon, Smith had seven receptions, 187 yards and two touchdowns. He finished his freshman year with 76 catches, 1,315 yards and 15 receiving touchdowns.

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – One of the nation’s top rising seniors joins the Gators gymnastics roster next season.
 
eMjae Frazier (pronounced M.J.), a 10-time All-American from Erial, N.J., returns to the east coast after competing for the University of California the last three seasons.
 
She made an impact in her first collegiate season, as Frazier was one of three freshmen to earn multiple All-America honors at 2023 NCAA Championships (incidentally, now she’ll be teammates with the other two – Kayla DiCello and Selena Harris-Miranda). In addition to her 10-All-America honors while with Cal, Frazier earned a total of 11 all-conference honors across two different leagues – Pac-12 (2023, 2024) and Atlantic Coast Conference (2025). 
 
Frazier earned the Bears first 10.0 floor exercise mark as a freshman. She achieved another Cal 10.0 first as a sophomore, becoming the program’s first with a perfect mark on two events (beam and floor). Her collegiate high all-around total (39.825) was earned in two 2024 meets and was the nation’s fifth-highest total of the season. Frazier set the NCAA all-time single season scoring record (673.0625 points) in 2024.

 

They Said:

“We are thrilled to welcome eMjae to our Gator family. Her exceptional talent, dedication to being her best and passion to leave her own legacy will be a fantasti _lybui c addition to this year’s team.

 

“eMjae comes to us with a wealth of competitive and leadership experience. We believe she’ll be a tremendous asset in the gym and as a mentor to all the young gymnast who fall in love with her. We can’t wait to see her make an impact in Orange and Blue both on and off the floor this season!” – Florida Head Coach Jenny Rowland

 

 

“Not only is Florida an amazing institution with top academics and athletics, but the culture is exquisite. The camaraderie amongst the other sports, the community and the fans is something that I couldn’t pass up. The school spirit, team, and support made me feel right at home!

 

“I have the opportunity to start my masters in a top program while also having the chance to compete in the SEC! I can’t wait to be back on the East Coast and in the Swamp! Every day is a great day to be a Florida Gator! GO GATORS!”  – Florida Senior eMjae Frazier

 

eMjae Frazier – Erial, N.J.

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• 10-time All-American (5 WCGA regular-season | 5 NCAA competition)
• 2024 WCGA West Region Gymnast of the Year
• Three 10.0s – two on floor and one on balance beam
• 11 all-conference honors – 6 Pac-12 and 5 ACC
• Three California program records – all-around (39.825), balance beam (10.0), floor exercise (10.0).Owns Cal’s top three all-around totals in program history.
• Shared 2025 NCAA Tuscaloosa Region floor and 2024 Berkeley Region floor titles with identical marks of (9.95). Second in 2023 NCAA Pittsburgh Region floor standings, also with a 9.95
• Won 42 event titles, including a team high 25 event wins in 2024.
• Ten career all-around titles includes sharing 2024 NCAA Team Final win
• Four Pac-12 Gymnast of the Week honors in 2024 set Cal single season record. Jan. 14, 2025 ACC Gymnast of the Week
• 2024 Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll and 2025 All-ACC Academic team
• Graduated May 2025 with bachelor’s degree in Psychology
• Member of 2021-22 U.S. Senior National Team and 2019-20 U.S. Junior National Team
• Represented Team USA in four international events, including 2021 World Championships
• Trained at Parkettes during club career

 
Frazier brings Florida’s 2026 newcomer class to five. She joins:
               Jayla Booker         Coral Springs, Fla. (American Twisters)
                Amelia Disidore    Overland Park, Kansas (GAGE)
               Maddy Dorbin       Lilburn, Ga. (Georgie Elite Gymnastics)
               Jocelyn Sasson    Clermont, Fla. (Brandy Johnson’s Global Gymnastics)