Tennessee football takes the field for its season opener in less than two weeks.

If that’s not enough of an indicator for the start of the college football season, then this might be. SEC Shorts, a popular internet series that makes sketch comedies about the latest storylines in SEC sports, released its first short of the season on Monday, Aug. 18.

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Oh, and it’s about the Vols and former quarterback Nico Iamaleava.

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Iamaleava, who transferred to UCLA in the offseason after an NIL dispute with Tennessee, was set for his second season as the Vols’ starter before leaving. Tennessee will instead roll out Appalachian State transfer Joey Aguilar, who originally signed with UCLA this offseason before Iamaleava joined the Bruins.

The SEC Shorts skit starts with one of the actors wearing an Iamaleava jersey before looking down at his phone and finding out Iamaleava is entering the transfer portal. The short then transitions into an advertisement for a jersey with removable letters and numbers, so fans can continue to rep their team despite a potential star player leaving.

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Of course, the videos can be quite satirical sometimes. Here’s a full look at the latest video from SEC Shorts, in which Tennessee is featured:

Tennessee featured in latest SEC Shorts video

Here’s the full clip of Tennessee’s feature from SEC Shorts on Monday, Aug. 18.

This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Latest SEC Shorts skit features Tennessee, transfer portal jokes

Who are the top young coaches and staffers in college football ahead of the 2025 season?

It’s a question 247Sports attempts to answer annually with its 30Under30 list, which is in its ninth iteration. The initial 2017 list included several future head coaches (Kenny Dillingham, Arizona State; Scotty Walden, UTEP; Jeff Faris, Austin Peay), a few powerhouse coordinators (Glenn Schumann, Georgia; Tino Sunseri, UCLA; Nick Sheridan, Alabama, Collin Klein, Texas A&M), an SEC general manager (Jacob LaFrance, Florida) and even an athletic director (Fernando Lovo, New Mexico).

Those are the type of future stars 247Sports aims to identify annually.

The list has changed considerably over the years. For example, one of the list’s original originators, Barton Simmons, is now well into his tenure as the general manager at Vanderbilt. But the process is the same: Surveying dozens and dozens of contacts across the industry to find the best sub-age-30 coaches and staffers in college football.

Given that the sport continues to trend younger and young — there are nearly 100 on-field FBS coaches under the age of 30 this season — the list is harder than it’s ever been to narrow down. So, for the third season in a row, 247Sports is identifying 30 new names while also highlighting every returning 30Under30 class member who remains under 30 at the end of the story.

Additionally, given the volume of high-quality coaches and staffers across the country, 247Sports is also highlighting some sub-30 analysts, GAs and personnel staffers who have garnered strong feedback and bear watching moving forward.

Got it? Let’s get started.

Note: All names are listed in alphabetical order

Bryson Allen-Williams, Quality Control Coordinator, Georgia (28)

Known as a stellar off-field recruiter and a dynamic young coach, Allen-Williams draws a lot of praise across the industry in terms of his future. Allen-Williams joined the Georgia staff this offseason after spending two years as a grad assistant USC, where he helped the Trojans make major inroads in Georgia as a recruiter. Allen-Williams gets a lot of hands-on-work with Georgia’s inside linebackers, especially with Schumann often walking around and observing the whole defense. Allen-Williams, a former top 100 recruit in the 2014 class for South Carolina, is viewed as a very fast riser in the space. Said one source of him: “He’s a dude!!!”

Josh Bringuel, Linebackers Coach, Arizona (27)

A disciple of Florida State defensive coordinator Tony White, Bringuel’s made a fast climb up the ranks since graduating from San Diego State in 2020. He worked under White as a GA with Syracuse in 2021 and 2022 before following him to Nebraska, where he was assistant LB coach. White initially brought Bringuel with him to FSU this offseason before the Wildcats hired him in March. Said a source on Bringuel: “His knowledge for the game is next level. Will be a coordinator one day.”

On Sunday night, activewear company Rhoback and South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers announced a NIL apparel deal.

Sellers, a redshirt sophomore from Florence, S.C., is the latest college football player to partner with Rhoback, joining Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs, Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed and Penn State running back Nick Singleton.

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“LaNorris brings a unique spark to everything he touches, and we knew from the start he’d be a perfect fit for Rhoback,” Rhoback spokesperson Shalen Moore said in a statement announcing the deal with Sellers. “He’s a natural leader, a competitor, and someone who’s building momentum fast. We’re excited to welcome him to the family and to help bring his story and style to life through this partnership.”

Last season, Sellers was named SEC Freshman of the Year after finishing with a pair of 300-yard passing games and two 100-yard rushing performances. He was voted as a Rex Enright team captain, the first freshman in school history to earn that award.

Sellers was the Steve Wadiak Team MVP and shared the Steve Spurrier MVP (offense) with running back Raheim Sanders.

“Joining Rhoback is a big-time move for me. The energy around the brand is real, and it’s something I’ve noticed for a while,” Sellers said. “Their gear is next level — whether it’s training, game day, or just everyday comfort. I’m hyped to be part of what they’re building and to rep it with pride. We’ve got some creative stuff coming that I think my people are going to really mess with. This isn’t just a collab — it’s a full partnership.”

In 12 games last season, Sellers completed 196-of-299 passes for 2,534 yards with 18 touchdowns. He finished second on the team in rushing with 166 carries for 674 yards and seven touchdowns.

Rhoback offers a variety of apparel for both men and women, including polos, quarter-zips, hoodies, t-shirts, vests, shorts, joggers, and hats. South Carolina fans can support Sellers and Rhoback U right here by placing an order through Rhoback.

GREEN BAY (WLUK) — The retirement of former Green Bay Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy didn’t last long.

Murphy has traded in his green and gold for the UW-Green Bay green and white, joining the athletics staff at UWGB as the college’s first Executive in Residence.

“I really missed my days in college athletics and being involved in the campus,” said Murphy during an exclusive interview with FOX 11 Monday at the Kress Events Center on UWGB’s campus.

A former college football player who served as the athletic director at both Colgate University and Northwestern University, Murphy became involved at UWGB shortly after starting with the Packers. He currently sits on the Chancellor’s Council of Trustees.

As he approached the Packers’ mandatory retirement age of 70, discussions began between Murphy and UW-Green Bay administrators about his future plans.

According to Chancellor Michael Alexander, “We started to talk to Mark before he retired about what he was planning to do after he retired, and we’re really excited that we were able to work this out.”

The Green Bay Phoenix created its first Executive in Residence position for Murphy. It’s truly a return to his roots.

“It’s a great university and it serves the community, so to be involved and be helpful is something that’s really exciting to me,” Murphy told FOX 11.

Between the introduction of the transfer portal and the name, image and likeness (NIL) deal that allows college students to profit financially on their athletic ability, Murphy believes it’s an interesting time in college athletics.

In this volunteer position, where he will take no salary, Murphy’s main focus will be to help with fundraising for the Phoenix through partnerships and sponsorships.

“It’s the reality of college athletics now, and you’re going to have to put together a program where student athletes are being compensated. Good thing about Green Bay is you have a lot of people that are supportive of UWGB athletics that want them to be competitive, and I’m looking forward to working with [athletic director Josh Moon] in identifying people that might be helpful in moving the program forward,” said Murphy.

While his office is in the Kress Events Center, Murphy won’t only be focused on athletics. He will also work with Chancellor Alexander on other special university projects, too.

“He doesn’t have to learn the university. He knows the university and can help it immediately,” added Alexander.