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Notre Dame College, a DII school in Ohio, is shutting down its football program. 90+ players have entered the transfer portal
Federal judge grants injunction against the NCAA citing antitrust laws
SEC pushing to move the early signing period up to the start of December and the dead period the rest of the month in an attempt to avoid overlap with the transfer portal
NFL Combine - no JerZhan Newton DT Illinois or CB Cooper DeJean Iowa
5-7 College Football Playoff Model approved (Big 10 and SEC tried to get 8 auto bids just for themselves)
The CFP committee is also discussing a potential 14-team bracket for 26’ and beyond
ESPN & CFP agree on a 6-year extension worth $7.8B
The LSU Tigers are planning to play Harold Perkins as an ILB
Colorado DE Sa’Vel Smalls is moving to Tight End (4-star #5 edge in 2020)
Ohio State self-reported four minor violations to the Big10 & NCAA. The violations were transfer portal and recruiting-related
EA Sports revealed a safeguard preventing gamers from manually adding players who opt out of the game. Players who opt in will receive $600 and a copy of the game. 10,000 players have already jumped on board.
Former Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel says his father had a secret deal for $3M with the Aggies for him to stay in college for two more years
League Openings
5★ Topic
Coaching Changes/Transfer Portal - Conference USA
Florida International Panthers
Coaching Changes:
Out: CB Coach, Demarcus Van Dyke
IN: DE/Outside LB Kenechi Udeze
Who’s Leaving: DL Jordan Guerad (Louisville), LB Donovan Manuel (OOE), LB Avery Huff (Louisiana Tech), S D’Verick Daniel (OOE)
Who’s Coming:
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Coaching Changes:
Out: DC, Zac Alley
In: DC, Luke Olson - SAF, Brandon Napoleon
Who’s Leaving: DL Kamari Stephens (TBD), LB Quae Drake (OOE), S Kolbi Fuqua (OOE), S Jeremiah Harris (OOE)
Who’s Coming:
Kennesaw State Owls
Coaching Changes:
Out: DE, Davern Williams
.Who’s Leaving: DB Markeith Montgorr (OOE), S Deontre Morris (Georgia Southern), S Chance Gamble (Georgia Southern)
Who’s Coming: LB Donovan Westmoreland (South Carolina)
Liberty Flames
Coaching Changes:
Who’s Leaving: DL Kendy Charles (Duke), LB Tyren Dupree (OOE), DB Brandon Bishop (OOE), S Preston Hodge (Colorado)
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Coaching Changes:
Out: DC, Scott Power - DBs Myles Carelock - DBs, Nate Johnson
In: DC, Jeremiah Johnson - CBs Keelon Brookings - SAF, Jeff Burris
Who’s Leaving: LB Brevin Randle (UTSA), LB Jesford Boateng (OOE), S Myles Heard (OOE), DB Cecil Singleton Jr (OOE), lost top 4 tacklers
Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders
Coaching Changes:
Out: HC, Rick Stockstill
In: HC, Derek Mason - DC, Brian Stewart - SEC, Bryce Lewis - LB, AJ Reisig - DL, Vernon Hargreaves
Who’s Leaving: DL Zaylin Wood (Vanderbilt), DL Marley Cook (Miami FL), Edge Quindarius Dunnigan (Michigan State), LB Sam Brumfield (Virginia Tech), S Jakobe Thomas (Tennessee), S Tra Fluellen (OOE), S Teldrick Ross (OOE), Lose 5 of top 7 tacklers including Top 3
In: HC, Tony Sanchez - DC, Joe Morris - CB, Jalen Ortiz - SAF, Henry Fernandez
Who’s Leaving: Edge Nikhil Webb Walker (Colorado), DL Sterling Webb (Missouri), DL Dion WIlson Jr (Syracuse), LB Keyshaun Elliott (Arizona State), LB Jamari Buddin (TBD), S Myles Rowser (Arizona State), S Mekhi Miller (Cincinnati), Lose 6 of top 7 tacklers
Sam Houston Bearkats
Coaching Changes:
Who’s Leaving: DL Markel Perry (OOE), LB Trevor Williams (OOE) top tackler
Listener Questions
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What are the top 5 open roles in IDP on the college side that are fantasy gold that we should be looking to try and find out who the replacement is?
Tennessee and Virginia in legal battle with NCAA over NIL
UCLA hired Deshaun Foster as their new Head Coach
Former Alabama HC Nick Saban expected to be a part of college gameday
Texas to approve contract extension to HC Steve Sarkisian thru the 2030 season. The extension includes $100,000 annual raises that will push Sarkisian's guaranteed salary to $10.9 million by the final year. He also gets a one-time $300,000 bonus payment and 20 hours of personal use every year on the school's private plane. Sarkisian is eligible to earn more than $1.5 million in bonuses if the Longhorns win a national championship. His original contract called for him to get paid $5.8 million in 2024. According to the regents' agenda, the raises are a 78% overall increase in Sarkisian's guaranteed compensation.
Michigan SAF Keon Sabb has entered the transfer portal and already has a slew of offers, including Tennessee, Georgia, Oregon, Oklahoma, Colorado, & Penn St
Penn State is moving LB Abdul Carter to Defensive End/Edge
Clemson DT DeMonte Capeheart was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm on school property and is currently away from the team
EA Sports drops the first trailer for College Football 25’, confirming the summer release
Spring games are starting to be scheduled.
Clemson & NC State April 6th
Tennessee, Old Dominion, Florida, Ohio State, Penn State, Alabama, LSU April 13th
Michigan, Notre Dame, Texas A & M, Oklahoma, UNC, & Texas April 20th
Nebraska, Colorado & Oregon April 27th
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Devy IDP Grind #86 The Fall Out
Season 3 · Episode 86
Monday, January 22, 2024 • Duration 01:21:59
Devy IDP Grind EP-86
1/22/24
DIG Listener League Canton Championship - Tennessee Titans (@HollywoodTitan) vs Cincinnati Bengals (@DwightPeebles), HollywoodTitan won the 2023 Canton Championship
DIG Listener League College Championship –Florida State (Dougie) vs Old Dominion (@Justice_2318), Justice won the 2023 Campus Championship for his 2nd title in three years
We have an opening in the Devy IDP Grind Campus 2 Canton Listener League ($20 buy-in). If interested please reach out to myself or @Justice_2318
News & notes
#1 Michigan wins the FBS National Championship
#1 South Dakota St wins the FCS National Championship
Iowa Hawkeyes LB Jay Higgins wraps up the tackle title for the 23’ season with a 16 tackles 14 solo performance vs Tennessee in the Citrus Bowl
Alabama HC Nick Saban retires with a career record of 292-71-1 and 7 National Championships (Six - Alabama / 1 LSU). His record at Alabama was 201-29 with a 117-18 in the SEC.
Since Saban’s retirement 27 players have entered the portal, including superstar SAF Caleb Downs, who has since transferred to Ohio State. They have also taken a huge hit on the recruiting trail as well, as several recruits have decommitted.
Alabama hired Kalen Deboer formerly of Washington, to be their new HC
San Jose State hired Ken Nuimatalolo formerly of Navy to be their new HC
NFL Draft Declarations
EDGE, Dallas Turner, Alabama
EDGE, Jared Verse, Florida State
Edge Chop Robinson Penn State
Edge Bralen Trice Washington
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Devy IDP Grind Interview: Shay Taylor, LB, Ohio
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 • Duration 45:43
In this episode, we interview LB Shay Taylor of Ohio University a week after their big win in the Myrtle Beach Bowl game.
5th-year NDSU HC Matt Entz to resign at season end and took a job at the FBS level as the LB at USC
A mass exodus of Texas A&M players to the transfer portal
Oklahoma LB Danny Stutsman announced he will return to college in 2024 instead of declaring for the NFL draft
DIG Listener League College Championship –Florida State (Dougie) vs Old Dominion (@Justice_2318), Justice won the 2023 Campus Championship for his 2nd title in three years
Stat Leaders
Tackles: LB, Jason Henderson, Old Dominion (170)
LB, Jay Higgins, Iowa (155)
LB, Chase Kline, Eastern Michigan (143)
TFLs: OLB, Laiatu Latu, UCLA (21½)
DE, Jalen Green, James Madison (21)
LB, Jason Henderson, Old Dominion (20)
OLB, Aaron Casey, Indiana (20)
Sacks: DE, Javon Solomon, Troy (16)
DE, Jalen Green, James Madison (15½)
OLB, Trey Moore, UTSA (14)
SAF, Xavier Watts, Notre Dame (7)
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Devy IDP Grind #84 Week Nine Recap
Season 2 · Episode 84
Monday, October 30, 2023 • Duration 59:13
Week 9 Impressions
Devy IDP Grind EP-84
10/30/2023
News & notes
Eastern Michigan will rename it’s field after Las Vegas Raiders DE Maxx Crosby, after he and his wife Rachel Crosby donated $1m to the school
The University of Iowa athletic dept has announced the resignment of OC Brian Ferentz effective immediately. WR coach Welton Copeland is the new interim OC
The NFL has sent the University of Houston cease order to stop wearing the Houston Oilers inspired uni’s
Colorado State fans drew a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty for throwing snowballs on the field vs Air Force
Michigan has pulled their offer to HC Jim Harbaugh that would have made him the highest paid coach in the Big10
Breaking News 5★ EDGE Elijah Rushing has committed to Oregon. Was previously committed to Arizona
After 8 weeks of college football only one remains. The only winless team is Sam Houston State. Sam Houston blew a lead to UTEP this past week. They play Kennesaw State this coming week.
Great article by Bleacher Report titled “How Army & Navy Got Pushed Out of College Football.”Article Link
The Reese's Senior Bowl Defensive Player of the Week isWestern Michigan DL Marshawn Kneelandracking up 11 tackles, 8 solo, 4 TFLs, 3 sacks, 2 QBHs and 1 forced fumble in the 45-21win over Eastern Michigan.
Players of the week
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Devy IDP Grind #83 Week Eight Impressions
Monday, October 23, 2023 • Duration 01:03:55
Week 8 Impressions
Devy IDP Grind EP-83
10/23/2023
News & notes
5★ DL Armondo Blount has flipped his commitment from Miami to Florida State
Utah LB Lander Barton is out for the season
After 8 weeks of college football only one remains. The only winless team is Sam Houston State. Nevada beat San Diego State this week for their first one. Sam Houston plays UTEP this week.
The Reese's Senior Bowl Defensive Co-Playesr of the Week is Illinois DL Jer'Zhan Newton racking up 6 tackles, 4 solo, 1 Sack, 3 QBH, and 1 forced fumble.
The other Reese's Senior Bowl Co-Defensive Player of the Week isNorth Carolina LB Cedric Grayracking up 18 tackles, 11 solo, 1.5 TFL, and 1 QBH.
Players of the week
Hollywood : Reuben Bain Jr, DL, Miami (8 tackles, 3 solos, 2 TFLs and 2 sacks in a 28-20 win vs Clemson)
Justice: Jalen Green, DL, James Madison (6 tackles, 5 solos, 5 sacks and 5.5 TFLs in a 20-9 win over Marshall)
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Devy IDP Grind #82 Week Six Thoughts
Season 2 · Episode 82
Saturday, October 21, 2023 • Duration 01:23:50
Week 6 Impressions
Devy IDP Grind EP-82
10/19/2023
News & notes
Oklahoma Sooners SAF Peyton Bowen added to the FWAA Freshman All-American watchlist
NCAA investigating #2 Michigan over sign stealing allegations. Yahoo reported allegations are violation NCAA Bylaw 11.6.1, which states: "Off-campus, in-person scouting of future opponents (in the same season) is prohibited."
After 7 and 8 weeks of college football there are two teams that remain winless Sam Houston State ( lost vs Florida International last night) and Nevada (vs San Diego State)
The Reese's Senior Bowl Defensive Co-Playesr of the Week is Missouri DE Darius Robinsonracking up 6 tackles, 4 solo, 2 sacks, and 2.5 TFLs in the 38-21 win over Kentucky and Pittsburgh DB M.J. Devonshireracking up 6 tackles, 5 solo, 5 PBUs, and an 86 yard Pick-6 INT for TD in the 38-21win over Louisville.
Players of the week
Hollywood : Trey Moore, LB, UTSA (5 tackles, 4 solos, 3.5 TFLs and 3.5 sacks in a 41-20 win vs UAB)
Justice: Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame (7 tackles, 6 solos, 2 interception and a fumble recovery for a TD in a 48-20 win over USC)
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