As college football ramps up towards the 2025 season, today saw a flurry of activity, from teams beginning their fall camps to major players landing on prestigious watch lists. Here’s a rundown of the key headlines:
Deion Sanders Reveals Bladder Cancer Diagnosis, Plans to Coach Colorado In a significant development, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders announced today that he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer. After surgery, his oncologist has reportedly considered him cured, and Sanders plans to coach the Buffaloes this season. This comes as he prepares for his third season overseeing the program. Source: ClickOrlando.com
Wyoming Cowboys Open Fall Camp The Wyoming Cowboy football team, under second-year head coach Jay Sawvel, officially opened their 2025 season with their first practice today. The team held a 21-period practice on the grass at the North 40 Fields, marking the first of 24 practices before their season opener at Akron on August 28th. Several Cowboys also appeared on the East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 list, including tight end John Michael Gyllenborg, offensive guard Wes King, center Jack Walsh, and defensive end Tyce Westland. Source: University of Wyoming Athletics
Gators’ DJ Lagway Leads Preseason Storylines, Health Concerns Arise As the Florida Gators prepare for preseason camp, sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway is the central figure. He has been named to the Maxwell Award Preseason Watch List. However, reports surfaced today that Lagway suffered a calf injury during a team run last week and has been seen in a protective boot. Head coach Billy Napier addressed health concerns, stating Lagway is “hungry to play even better.” Source: Florida Gators Athletics
Texas Quarterback Arch Manning and Running Back Tre Wisner Named to Maxwell Award Watchlist The Texas Longhorns’ dynamic duo, quarterback Arch Manning and running back Quintrevion “Tre” Wisner, have both been named to the Maxwell Award Pre-Season Watch List. Manning, entering his first year with the keys to the offense, and Wisner, looking to solidify himself as a top back, are key to the Longhorns’ highly anticipated 2025 season. Source: Longhornsoutlet – New Era Prep
UNLV Running Back Jai’Den “Jet” Thomas Lands on Maxwell Award List UNLV junior running back Jai’Den “Jet” Thomas has been included on the 2025 Maxwell Award Watch List. Thomas was previously named 2025 Preseason First Team All-Mountain West and is just the fourth Rebel player in the last decade to earn a spot on the Maxwell preseason list. Source: Mountain West Conference
Southern Miss Football: Can Charles Huff Find Early Success? New Southern Miss head coach Charles Huff faces a significant rebuilding effort, with reports indicating nearly 70 new players on the roster, including about 20 transfers from his former team at Marshall. This season is being seen as a “lab experiment” for the Golden Eagles, who finished 1-11 last year. Huff aims to “flip the script” and build a winning program in Hattiesburg. Source: Magnolia Tribune
Oklahoma Sooners Announce 2025 Preseason Watch Lists The University of Oklahoma Athletics also released their 2025 Preseason Watch Lists today, highlighting key players for the upcoming season. More details can be found on their official site. Source: University of Oklahoma Athletics
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