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Defense Steals the Show in Notre Dame’s Blue-Gold Spring Game

Notre Dame’s Blue-Gold spring game was a glorified practice where the defense dominated and the score was secondary; CJ Carr’s performance drew overreactions but is not a signal of things to come, while young receivers Devin Fitzgerald and Mylan Graham flashed, Jonaz Walton showed burst, and defensive standouts Jayden Sanders, Rodney Dunham, and Keon Keeley impressed, with kicker Spencer Porath delivering a standout showing as the program builds toward the 2026 roster.

via One Foot Down|

#blue-gold-game #college-football #defense

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Skydiver Gets Stuck on Virginia Tech Jumbotron During Spring Game

During Virginia Tech's spring game, a skydiver collided with the video board and became stuck, prompting emergency crews to rescue them. The skydiver is reported stable, while the Hokies begin the James Franklin era on a five-year, $41 million contract after a 3-9 season.

via Defector|

#college-football #jumbotron #skydiver

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Skydiver crashes into Virginia Tech scoreboard, rescued as spring game delayed

A skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard during Virginia Tech's spring football game, was secured and is in stable condition after a quick rescue, and the incident caused a delay to the game's start; the skydiver's name has not been released.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#rescue #scoreboard #skydiver

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Bulldogs' G-Day reveals depth and budding stars

Georgia’s G-Day final grades highlighted a deep, improving roster: Hezekiah Millender stood out at quarterback, the tight ends dominated, and a deep running back group showed promise. The defense looked solid and special teams contributed, with several freshmen making an impact. Coach Kirby Smart called spring practice productive and emphasized continued growth as the team eyes the next season.

via DawgNation|

#college-football #g-day #georgia-bulldogs

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OSU Spring Game Spotlight: St. Clair Shines as Line Struggles Surface

In a rain-soaked Ohio Stadium, Ohio State’s Spring Game highlighted three winners—backup QB Tavien St. Clair, freshman Chris Henry Jr., and transfer Beau Atkinson—who showed arm strength, deep-ball potential, and disruptive defense, respectively. Three players struggled: backup tackle Carter Lowe allowed multiple sacks, the rest of the receivers beyond Henry Jr. and Jeremiah Smith lacked separation, and Tyler Bowen’s unit showed persistent pass-protection issues, underscoring ongoing spring development even as St. Clair’s performance offers optimism for 2027.

via Scarlet and Game|

#beau-atkinson #chris-henry-jr #ohio-state

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Buckeyes Spring Sparks: Little Jr. Knee Cleanup, Henry Jr. Impresses, Sayin Sees Bright Future

Ohio State’s post-spring press conference covered updates and progress: coach Ryan Day said Earl Little Jr. underwent a knee cleanup and should be back in a few weeks, Julian Sayin praised freshman Chris Henry Jr.’s performance, and Sayin discussed developing pocket presence; Kenyatta Jackson Jr. noted improved defensive-line depth as Tavien St. Clair continues to progress.

via Eleven Warriors|

#chris-henry-jr #college-football #earl-little-jr

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Carr Shines as Michigan's Spring Game Highlights a Strong Defensive Effort

Michigan’s spring game ended 7-6 as the Maize squad defeated the Blue; Tommy Carr impressed at quarterback, Jordan Marshall flashed burst on limited carries, Bryce Underwood struggled in his brief action, and the defense—especially the defensive line—looked solid for fall, while receivers failed to establish a clear go-to target.

via Maize n Brew|

#college-football #defensive-line #michigan-football

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Kentucky Keeps Spring Game Hidden, TV Off as Stein Guards Signals

Kentucky’s spring game under new coach Will Stein wasn’t televised, as Stein said signals were hidden and the team stayed vanilla to avoid tipping off opponents. The move, framed as a broader trend in college football toward secrecy in spring practice amid transfer portal activity and NIL, suggests Kentucky plans to surprise foes in the fall after a vanilla Week 1 vs. Youngstown State and a showdown with Alabama in Week 2.

via On3|

#broadcasting #college-football-changes #kentucky

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Hokies Spring Game Signals Start Of James Franklin Era

Virginia Tech offered the first public look at James Franklin’s Hokies in the spring game, signaling a transitional era with hopeful signs and lingering questions about the program’s direction, while a skydiver disruption briefly interrupted pregame moments before the event; full coverage remains behind a Tech Sideline paywall.

via TechSideline.com|

#college-football #hokies #james-franklin

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Skydiver rescued after crash into VT scoreboard during spring game

During Virginia Tech's spring football game at Lane Stadium, high winds blew a skydiver into the scoreboard. He was rescued by first responders and is listed in stable condition, with the game start delayed.

via CBS News|

#rescue #scoreboard #skydiver

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Bulldogs' Spring Game Sidelined by ACL and Ankle Injuries

Georgia wrapped spring practice with G-Day as several players were sidelined by injuries: Amaris Williams suffered a noncontact ACL injury, Nate Frazier re-aggravated an ankle, and Ellis Robinson (ankle/MCL) along with other players were limited or did not play. The Red team beat the Black team 27-17, and Georgia will open the 2026 season on Sept. 5 against Tennessee State.

via DawgNation|

#college-football #georgia #georgia-bulldogs

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Aggies captain Daymion Sanford exits spring game with lower-leg injury; return timeline unclear

Texas A&M captain Daymion Sanford left the Maroon and White Spring Game with a lower-leg injury, an aircast placed on his leg and no return timetable given by coach Mike Elko. He had four tackles and a quarterback hurry in the 15-13 win; if sidelined, the team could shuffle linebackers as preparations continue toward the Sept. 5 season opener against Missouri State.

via On3|

#college-football #daymion-sanford #injury

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Skydiver crashes onto Virginia Tech scoreboard, delaying spring game

A skydiver crashed onto Lane Stadium’s scoreboard just before Virginia Tech’s spring football game. Officials said the skydiver was secured and stable, with responders and staff handling the incident and delaying the game start; the individual’s name was not released.

via The Guardian|

#incident #scoreboard #skydiver

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Maize Edges Blue 7-6 in Michigan Spring Game

Michigan’s Maize Team came from behind to beat Blue 7-6 in the Big House spring game, with Tommy Carr directing drives, a late Tomas O’Meara TD sealing the win after a clutch Moten sack and a pivotal goal-line stand by Bobby Kanka.

via Maize n Brew|

#college-football #game-recap #maize-vs-blue

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MSU Spring Game Opens a New Era Behind Milivojevic at QB

Michigan State used its spring showcase at Spartan Stadium to reveal Alessio Milivojevic as the starting quarterback in Pat Fitzgerald’s new era, with Cam Fancher and Kayd Coffman close behind on the depth chart. The scrimmage highlighted a strong defensive showing and offensive rough patches, including interceptions by NiJhay Burt and Aveon Grose and no TDs in the first half, save for a 67-yard rushing TD by Kenneth Williams. Several players sat out, and the game isn’t televised, with gates opening at 10:30 a.m. and free parking in multiple lots.

via Detroit Free Press|

#depth-chart #football #michigan-state