The first weekend since mid-August without college football or basketball did not lack for thunderous news as one of the highest-profile quarterbacks, unable to secure a contract extension, opted to become a free agent. The Volunteers held their ground, prompting Iamaleava to enter the transfer portal and setting off a potential chain reaction that could take weeks to play out. The Vols are suddenly in the market for a starting quarterback and have the NIL resources to pursue players on Big Ten, ACC and Big 12 rosters.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— The 2023 Washington Huskies made it all the way to the College Football Playoff National Championship game despite not having anywhere near those expectations at the start of the season. The Huskies offense was one of the most potent units in the country as it had six players taken in the first three rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft. Washington's front five was a big reason for the team's tremendous success that season as it won the Joe Moore Award, which is given annually to college football's best offensive line. After opting for a redshirt in 2022, Parker Brailsford earned a starting spot on the Huskies offensive line ahead of the 2023 season as the center.
It came from Washington. Al-Uqdah — called “Buddah” by most — was on an unofficial visit to UW when the Huskies, then led by former coach Jimmy Lake, extended him a potential spot at Washington. Reminiscing more than five years later, Al-Uqdah called it a surreal moment and said the Huskies quickly jumped to the top of his list. UW, however, didn't quite feel the same way.
West Virginia Among Several Schools Pursuing Washington Transfer Guard Mekhi Mason Can the Mountaineers land its first piece of the backcourt? Schuyler Callihan | 37 Minutes Ago Feb 22, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Washington Huskies guard Mekhi Mason (0) goes to the basket against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images / Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images In this story: West Virginia Mountaineers Ross Hodge landed his first transfer portal commitment at West Virginia late Sunday night, picking up UNC Wilmington center Harlan Obioha . Now, he's got to find someone who can not only complement his scoring but deliver him the basketball.
Colorado State recruited Jase Butler out of high school and now the former four-star recruit will join the Rams as a transfer from Washington.
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