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I did not know that Ali had suffered 2 severe concussions at Butler last year. My son suffered a severe concussion while playing soccer and it did affect him mentally after the concussion. It seems like Akron's argument is that Akron will give him the support he needs in order to be successful where Butler did not meet these needs. I think Akron would have a stronger argument if Ali was from Akron and he needed the family support instead of moving away from the family support. As basketball fans we only see these players as athletes and not individuals who will need to navigate life after basketball. Regardless if Ali plays this year or next year, I hope he gets his degree and learns to deal with his mental issues in order that he can be successful post basketball.

Anderson showed some potential but he had 6 catches in 11 games for 40 yards on a team that won two games. Not a big loss. I wish we could put Gathings mouth the in transfer portal and retain his talent.

Agreed. Cautiously optimistic and it is a great job on keeping the fans informed. Nice job, and I am looking forward to seeing it come together for 2024 and beyond. Coach is putting a lot of new pieces in place, now she and her crew need to mold and shape them to what they envision for the team.

I did not want to say this, but you are correct. Ali met every stipulation that the NCAA put forth. If this was Duke/Kansas/Ect, he would be playing tonight!

I want to see some fight from our AD on this. Lawyer up. Continue to put constant (and very public) pressure on the NCAA. Not only for Ali, but let every potential recruit out there see that Akron Athletics will have your back in every way possible.

Hearing more details on this, especially the two concussions, really pisses me off more. What a corrupt, piece of $#@! organization. The growing number of evil individuals in this world that love to F around with people's lives because they can is alarming. Bilas is 100% correct. NCAA sets the guidelines, guidelines are met, end of story. To interject subjectiveness is an abhorrent abuse of power. Has the MAC released a statement? Feels like the governing conference body should probably jump in and fight for one of their members schools. Doubt we'll hear anything though because the MAC leadership sucks Balls (State).

I just wish we would spend money on things for more actual fans.

Thanks for the link. It's a good read. Society has changed a lot. OSU is struggling to sell out games. It's not just us or FCS schools. The trendy thing to do years ago was athletic directors boosting their resumes by convincing schools to expand facilities. Now those stadiums are empty. A lesson is to be careful of who you listen to and their motivations. This is a very complex problem and is probably a new normal at this point.

https://570wkbn.iheart.com/content/2022-11-04-the-attendance-at-fcs-football-games-and-ysu/ "Did we build FCS stadiums too large? At one time they were right sized for Youngstown State. It was common to see 20 thousand turn out for a Penguin game. In this day and age 12,000 is a good crowd and that has not happened much this year. Saturday 65 and sunny was poorly attended. Despite some of the best facilities in division one football, the fans are not turning out. Youngstown has a complete indoor practice facility, convenient athletic quarters, and top-notch competition in the Missouri Valley conference, but the fans want to see Ohio State and Penn State. " Same problems as us. There is no rabid fan base clamoring for a match-up between UA and YSU.

You're right. Silly idea to stoke a natural rivalry to increase attendance. Much better to just keep "thinking outside the box" and tarp our bleachers and play our games in Florida. It should be an annual W to begin each season. And the SteelTire Trophy game would draw better than Gardner Webb or Morgan State. I'm the very last person on this board who wants us to drop to FCS. But if JoMo can't get us to the point where we'd at the very least handle our business vs. YSU ~80% of the time, maybe we should drop. And, if they'll have it, we should schedule Pitt as often as possible in all sports.

2024 Rivals National Comprehensive Rankings 2024 Rivals MAC Rankings An (*) beside the name means we also offered. AKRON 22 HS/JUCO Signees (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - DE Tristen Graham (DE) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - QB Brayden Roggow (OH) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Sean Patrick (OH) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - WR Justin Campbell (MS) (JUCO) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Kyan Mason (OH) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Jacobi Moore (MS) (JUCO) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Jarvis Rush (MS) (JUCO) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Khalil Witherspoon (NJ) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - IOL Alex Fox (PA) (JUCO) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - IOL Roosevelt Mitchell (NY) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OT Jerrod Burrell (NY) (JUCO) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Jahvon Frazier (KY) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DT Elijah Davis (OH) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - DT Ronald Hull (MD) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - ILB Rich Benege (NY) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - ILB Jason Hocker (KY) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OLB Dahvon Frazier (KY) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - CB Justin Anderson (CA) (JUCO) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - CB Iesa Jarmon (IA) (JUCO) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Keyveon Johnson (FL) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Rodrick Hunter (GA) NR - CB Malcolm Dewalt (CA) (JUCO) 19 Portal Signees: (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - RB Jordon Simmons = Michigan State (5.6) 3 ⭐️ - RB Marquese Williams = Minnesota (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - WR Israel Polk = Pittsburgh (5.6) 3 ⭐️ - OL Laurence Seymore = Miami (FL) (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - OL Da’Quan Thomas = North Carolina Central (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - DT Nathan Kapongo = New Hampshire (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - CB Elijah Reed = Kentucky (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - S Daymon David = Oregon (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Ben Finley = California (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - TE Max Whisner = Missouri (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Eli Fields = Southern (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Dayne Shor = UCONN (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DT Dimitri Madden = UTEP (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Aman Greenwood = Syracuse (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Paul Lewis = Cornell (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - K Garrison Smith = McNeese State NR - WR Ahmarian Granger = James Madison NR - OL Issiah Walker = Texas State NR - P Avery Book = Augustana (DII) Portal Departures: (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - WR Jasaiah Gathings (2023 All-MAC 2nd Team) = UCONN (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - S KJ Martin (2023 All-MAC 3rd Team) = NC State (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - S Corey Thomas = Virginia (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Ryan Jankowski = UMASS (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - QB Dijon Jennings = Weber State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Steele Wasel = Oklahoma (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Blake Hester = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Clyde Price = Jackson State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Caleb Anderson = Alcorn State (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - TE Brycen Yarmo = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Ronan Chambers = Auburn (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Tony Georges = Kent State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Brian Kilbane = UMASS (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Alex Robarge = Southern Illinois (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Nate Williams = San Diego State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Ryan Johnson = Southern Miss (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - DE Julian Richardson = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Antonio Smith = Valdosta State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DT Devon Robinson = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DT Kyle Thomas = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - LB Jaharon Griffin = Alcorn State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Tyson Durant = Washington State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Cam Threatt = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Rishad Hence = Eastern Kentucky (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Jaden Woods = East Tennessee State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Nik Ognenovic = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - LS Drew Nicholson = Arkansas State (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - LS Tyler Rieger = N/A NR - LB Andrew Behm = Southern Illinois NR - LB Camari Harris = N/A BALL STATE 22 HS/JUCO Signees (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - OT Zach Bandy (IN) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB DJ Williams (OH) * (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Jalen Alexander (IN) * (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Ty Curran (CT) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - WR Jamarion McDougle (KS) (JUCO) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - TE Kameron Anthony (IN) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - TE Mason Riggins (IN) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - TE Jaxxon Warren (TX) (JUCO) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - IOL CJ Zeltwanger (IN) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OT Ryan Eldridge (IN) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OT Brady Barrowman (IL) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Xavier Dahn (OH) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Dantu Gardner (IN) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - DT L’Cier Luter (CA) (JUCO) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - DT Dion Smith (IN) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - OLB Layton Starks (KY) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OLB Sam Feeney (IN) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Micah Lillard (IN) * (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - CB Eric McClain (IL) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - CB Will Yates (OH) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Jordan Suggs (IL) * (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Jordan Davis (TN) 15 Portal Signees: (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - OL Luke Dalton = Cincinnati (5.6) 3 ⭐️ - DT Ky Montgomery = Missouri (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Chase Harrison = Marshall (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Trey Firestone = Purdue (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Justin Bowick = Eastern Illinois (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - OL Yaser Alawadi = Western Illinois (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - LB Khalib Gilmore = Syracuse (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Myles Norwood = New Mexico State NR - RB Braedon Sloan = Eastern Kentucky NR - TE Tyce Ferrell = Indiana State NR - DE Riley Tolsma = Hillsdale NR - DT Hunter Sanderson = Alma College NR - LB Justin Thomas = Indianapolis NR - CB George Udo = Cincinnati NR - P Brian Cooey = Charleston Southern Portal Departures: (5.6) 3 ⭐️ - RB Marquez Cooper (2023 All-MAC 2nd Team) = San Diego State (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - OL Corey Stewart (2023 All-MAC 2nd Team) = Purdue (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - RB Rico Barfield = NW Missouri State (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - WR Austin Hill = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Brody Glenn = N/A (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - WR Dwayne Moorehead = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Brady Hunt (2022 All-MAC 1st Team) = South Carolina (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Phyllip Gunn = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Tavion Woodard = Boise State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DT Kyron Mims = Louisiana (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Marion Ponds =N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Jordan Riley = Kansas State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - P Lucas Borrow (2023 All-MAC 3rd Team) = Hawaii BOWLING GREEN 21 HS/JUCO Signees (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - RB Nakai Amachree (MI) (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - WR Caleb Goodloe (FL) (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - WR Maurice Hayes (GA) (5.6) 3 ⭐️ - DE Martreece Dillard (GA) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - RB Jaden Copening (CT) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - RB Cameron Pettaway (MI) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Markel Porter (TX) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - WR Winn Sharp (OH) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - TE Caden Campbell (MI) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - TE Isaac Hill (OH) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Eli Jacon-Duffy (OH) * (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - IOL Dillon Robinson (OH) * (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OT Alex Harris (OH) * (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OT Rico Steele (PA) * (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - DE Malik Moses (GA) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Joe Shimko (FL) * (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - ILB Dorian Pringle (OH) (5.4) 2 ⭐️️ - OLB Elias Owens (OH) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB TJ Nelson (OH) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Kal-El Pascal (FL) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - S D’Kyah Banks (GA) 16 Portal Signees: (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - WR RJ Garcia = Kansas State (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - WR Malcolm Johnson = Auburn (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - OL Nick Reimer = Merrimack (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Justin Pegues = Tennessee Tech (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Blane Cleaver = Army (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - LB Justin Eklund = San Jose State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - LB Donovan Stephens = Oklahoma State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Ja’Corey Benjamin = Texas Southern (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Darius McClendon = FAU (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - CB Edward Rhambo = Northern Arizona (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - S CJ Brown = Northern Illinois (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - K Zach Long = Troy NR - QB Baron May = East Tennessee State NR - WR Rahkeem Smith = Delaware State NR - TE Elijah Boyd = UTEP NR - CB Todd Bumphis = Cincinnati Portal Departures: (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - WR Abdul-Fatai Ibrahim = Louisiana Tech (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - OL Armon Bethea = N/A (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - DE Kitione Tau = Nevada (5.7) 3 ⭐️ - LB Cashius Howell (2023 All-MAC 3rd Team) = Texas A&M (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - CB Jalen Huskey (2023 All-MAC 2nd Team) = Maryland (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - CB Deshawn Jones = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Ta’Ron Keith = Western Kentucky (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Nick Mosley = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Tae’Shaun Johnson = N/A (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - TE Andrew Bench = South Alabama (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Bam Booker = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - LB Marquette Harris = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - LB Davion Mayo = Central Arkansas (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - LB Canaan Williams = Kent State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Romello Flowers = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Justin Lynch = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Shamoun Duncan-Niusulu = Stony Brook (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Davion Daniels = Slippery Rock (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Jordan Jackson = Stony Brook (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - S Steve Lubischer = N/A (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - K Jack Sauder = N/A NR - LB Diego Neri = Western Illinois BUFFALO 23 HS/JUCO Signees (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - RB Kobi Blackwell (GA) (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - S Ronnell Davis (DE) * (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Terrance Shelton Jr. (WI) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - RB James McNeil (NY) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Patrick Clacks (IL) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - WR Bobby Mays (NJ) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - WR Tyrell Simmons (NY) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - WR Jeremiah Watkins (OH) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - IOL Chayce Chadwick (MS) (JUCO) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - IOL Paul Clark (IN) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - IOL Matt Glen (KS) (JUCO) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - OT Jackson Bellamy (ON) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - OT Tyrone Davis (NY) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - OT Ahmaan Thomas (OH) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - DE Demetrius Ballard (PA) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE William Clark (IN) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Shamar Riser-Pressley (MI) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - DE Luke Yau Gayle (England) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - OLB Jacari Bennett (SC) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - CB Ramari Taylor (KY) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S John Keough (OH) * (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - S Xavier Leonard (GA) NR - CB Mikey Crawford (PA) * 17 Portal Signees: (5.6) 3 ⭐️ - CB Eddie Pleasant = Michigan State (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - OL Gabriel Arena = Virginia Tech (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Jack Shields = Old Dominion (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR JJ Jenkins = Columbia (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Taji Johnson = Boston College (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Antonio Colclough = Monmouth (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Kobe Stewart = Samford (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DT Tristan Souza = Washington State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Oliver Bridges = Cincinnati (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S SaVeon Brown = Western Michigan (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - K Upton Bellenfant = Alabama (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - P Ethan Duane = Old Dominion (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - LS Byron Floyd = Pittsburgh NR - RB Jordan Owens = Army NR - TE Evan King = Hampton NR - DE Malin White = Cornell NR - K Cameron Carson = UMASS Portal Departures: (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - WR Marlyn Johnson = Florida Atlantic (5.6) 3 ⭐️ - OL Isaiah Wright = Maryland (5.6) 3 ⭐️ - S Devin Grant (2023 All-MAC 1st Team) = Syracuse (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Cole Snyder = Eastern Michigan (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Richie Watts = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Dylan Kedzior = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Mike Washington = New Mexico State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Micah Woods = South Alabama (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Cameron Ball = Mississippi State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Kyler Laing = N/A (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - DE Kameron Olds = Kent State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Solomanie Bambara = Nevada (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Michael Tetteh = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Marquis Cooper = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB D’Andre Greeley = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Caleb Offord = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Chandler Brown = N/A NR - P Anthony Venneri = Ohio State CENTRAL MICHIGAN 18 HS/JUCO Signees (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - CB Bryce Rowe (MI) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Logan Borodychuk (MI) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - QB Jadyn Glasser (FL) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - RB Brock Townsend (MI) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Josiah Booker (FL) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - WR Nasir Williams (FL) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Travis Ambrose (MI) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - TE JJ Douglas (WI) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OT Jacob Saurbeck (OH) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OT Dasan Smith (MI) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Adam Kaminski (NC) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - DT Quavion Bird (FL) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - DT Pius Odjugo (CA) (JUCO) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - OLB Victor Earl (MI) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - OLB Xavier White (CA) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Jaion Jackson (IL) (5.4) 2 ⭐️️ - S Tysen Campbell (OH) * NR - OT Dane Sickler (VA) 13 Portal Signees: (5.6) 3 ⭐️ - LB Nolan Ziegler = Notre Dame (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Joe Labas = Iowa (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Solomon Davis = Valparaiso (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Tommy McIntosh = Wisconsin (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Gavin Harris = Howard (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - CB Brenden Deasfernandes = Iowa (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Jaree Turner = Albany (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - P David Chapeau = East Carolina NR - OL Jemeil Jackson = Fort Valley State NR - OL Luis Martinez = West Liberty NR - DE Jaden Davis = Wayne State NR - DT Jeremiah Waldron = Louisberg NR - S Aakeem Snell = St. Francis Portal Departures: (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - OL Keegan Smith = UCF (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - DT Quindario Lee = Minnesota (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - LB Kyle Moretti (2023 All-MAC 3rd Team) = San Diego State (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - S Trey Jones = Texas A&M (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Jase Bauer = Sam Houston State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Jake Tafelski = Notre Dame (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - WR Javon Gantt = N/A (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - TE Jesiah Stevens-Silva = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Joe Enick = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Payton Pyle = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S DeAnthony Becton = N/A (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - S Jayden Davis = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Jarvarious Sims = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S De’Javion Stepney = Marshall (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S La’Vario Wiley = N/A NR - WR Samuel Hicks = N/A NR - WR Jalen McGaughy = N/A NR - TE Marcus Young = N/A NR - DE Fred Stokes = Prairie View A&M EASTERN MICHIGAN 23 HS/JUCO Signees (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - RB JT Bronaugh (FL) (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - CB Jaylyn Monds (FL) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - QB Jace Stuckey (IN) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - WR Antonio Floyd (GA) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - WR Oran Singleton (KS) (JUCO) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Da’Lin Wilkins (OH) * (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Braden Laux (PA) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Caden Vanderbush (IN) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - IOL Noah Patterson (OH) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - IOL Everett Small (ON) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - OT Dodji Dahoue (CA) (JUCO) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - OT Maddox Gonzalez (MI) (5.4) 2 ⭐️️ - OT Andrew Steger (MI) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Terrelle Elmore (IN) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - DT Javon Thomas (MI) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OLB Marvell Eggleston (MI) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - OLB Zion Fonua (TX) (JUCO) (5.4) 2 ⭐️️ - CB Wendell Smith (MI) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Jordan Toney (GA) * (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - S Rayshaun Hester (MI) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - S Dramarian McNulty (MS) (JUCO) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Caleb Turner (VA) * NR - WR Markus Allen (KS) (JUCO) NR - WR Carson Wilson (GA) NR - CB Dylan Camp (CA) (JUCO) 20 Portal Signees: (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - QB Drew Viotto = Minnesota (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - RB Delbert Mimms = NC State (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - WR Porter Rooks = NC State (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - WR Tyler Walton = Ohio (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - DE Jefferson Adam = Iowa State (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - LB James Djonkam = Arizona State (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - S Bryce Llewellyn = Charleston Southern (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Cole Snyder = Buffalo (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Zyell Griffin = UNLV (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Hans Lillis = Boston College (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Jonathan Odom = Florida (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Logan Bednar = Harvard (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Trey Laing = Indiana (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - LB JT Killen = Coastal Carolina (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - LB Luke Murphy = Kent State NR - OL Blake Bustard = Wayne State NR - OL Jack Storey = Hope NR - DT Donovan Green = Northwestern State NR - DT Tyrell Martin = Delaware State NR - DT Dylan Shelton = Indianapolis Portal Departures: (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - QB Austin Smith = Austin Peay (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - RB Jaylon Jackson = Iowa State (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - DE Mikah Coleman = Cincinnati (5.6) 3 ⭐️ - CB Kempton Shine = Virginia (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - CB Bennett Walker = San Diego State (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - S Cameron Smith = Jackson State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Cam’Ron McCoy = Jackson State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Ike Udengwu = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Bryson Moss = Jackson State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Javon Swinton = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Joe Walker = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Cedric Anton = Tiffin (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE CJ Horton = N/A (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - TE Andreas Paaske = Arkansas (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Zack Conti = Southern Miss (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Kellen McDonough = Duquesne (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Trenton Van Boening = Penn (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Jaden Gaines = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DT Tim Grant-Randall = UMASS (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DT Alex Merritt = Texas State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DT Ugo Nosike = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DT Ke’Vion Wellington = Austin Peay (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Keylen Gulley = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Josh McCarty = Pittsburgh NR - WR Tyron Bates = N/A KENT STATE 23 HS/JUCO Signees (5.6) 3 ⭐️ - WR Javier Etheridge (OH) * (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - S Clifton Robinson (PA) * (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Jayden Studio (OH) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Ayden Harris (PA) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Cade Wolford (OH) * (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Wayne Harris (WV) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - WR Preston Hopperton (OH) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Darrion Gilliam (IL) * (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Da’Shawn Martin (OH) * (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Dakota Taylor (OH) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - IOL Elijah Williams (OH) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - OT Jaxon Dunn (OH) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Garrett Dial (CO) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DT Aiden Burgess (MD) (Reclassified to 2024) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DT Josue Cordoba (NJ) * (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - ILB Nylan Brown (IN) * (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OLB Jaihien Roy (MD) * (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Jaire Rawlison (PA) * (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - S Brodyn Bishop (OH) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - S Martell Buchanan (KS) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Armahn Hale (KS) (JUCO) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Troy Martin (OH) * (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - K Tommy Newcomb (IL) 19 Portal Signees: (5.6) 3 ⭐️ - WR Ardell Banks = Kentucky (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - LB Mason Woods = Towson (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - CB Jaylen Dotson = Monmouth (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - S Malcolm Folk = Syracuse * (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB JD Sherrod = Troy (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Sebastian Brown = Michigan State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Stanley King = Northwestern State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Hunter Hopperton = Rhode Island (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Nikolai Bujnowski = Boise State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Tony Georges = Akron (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - DE Kameron Olds = Buffalo (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - LB Canaan Williams = Bowling Green (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Dallas Branch = San Diego State NR - TE Aaron Hopkins = Penn Western (DII) NR - TE Conner Muldowney = Tiffin NR - TE Charlie Skehan = Alabama NR - DT Lavell Gibson = Notre Dame College NR - DT Keenan Landry = Florida NR - LB Zaden Abuhamdeh = Walsh (DII) Portal Verbals: (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - LB Luke Fulton = Kentucky (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Kaleb Moody = Harvard Portal Departures: (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - WR Jameel Gardner = Jackson State (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - WR Trell Harris = Virginia (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - TE Justin Holmes = Marshall (5.6) 3 ⭐️ - DT CJ West (2023 All-MAC 3rd Team) = Indiana (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - LB CJ Harris = Louisiana Tech (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - LB Khali Saunders = N/A (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - CB Capone Blue = Wake Forest (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Michael Alaimo = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Griffin Brewster = N/A (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - WR Treymon Echols = N/A (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - TE Tyler Dostin = Tennessee-Martin (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Nick Bryan = Eastern Kentucky (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Marcus Winfield = Albany (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DT Macyo Williams = Utah State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - LB Luke Murphy = Eastern Michigan (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - LB Shane Slattery = Robert Morris (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - LB Canaan Williams = Bowling Green (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Lavonte Gater = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Evan Cooke = N/A NR - LB Ahmad Nalls = N/A MIAMI 22 HS/JUCO Signees (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - RB Tito Glass (OH) * (5.6) 3 ⭐️ - DE Javon “JJ” Hammonds (OH) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Thomas Gotkowski (IN) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB D’Shawntae Jones (OH) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Josh Ringer (IN) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Braylon Isom (MI) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Zach Meeks (IN) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Hunter Teal (GA) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - IOL Kris Manu (OH) * (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OT Aiden Howard (KY) (5.4) 2 ⭐️️ - OT Jacob Schorsch (OH) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DT Oyeka Alexander (GA) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DT William Goodvine (IN) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - ILB Carter Herriman (MI) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OLB Brach Rice (KY) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OLB Devin Bell (OH) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - OLB Jayden Fuller (SC) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Toney Coleman (AL) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Leo Colombi (OH) * (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Jackson Pons (PA) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - ATH Kaleb Martin (TN) * (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - ATH Braylon Littlejohn (PA) 7 Portal Signees: (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - RB Dylan Downing = Purdue (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - WR Andre Johnson = Arizona State (5.6) 3 ⭐️ - CB Luke Evans = Mississippi State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Connor Briggs = Southeastern Louisiana (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Preston Daniel = Florida State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Kam Perry = Indiana NR - DT Savio Frazier = Mercer Portal Verbals: (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Mondrell Dean = Purdue Portal Departures: (5.8) 4 ⭐️ - DE Caiden Woullard (2023 All-MAC 1st Team) = Oklahoma (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - QB Aveon Smith = Alabama A&M (5.7) 3 ⭐️ - RB Rashad Amos (2023 All-MAC 3rd Team) = Ole Miss (5.6) 3 ⭐️ - WR Gage Larvadain = N/A (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - S Jeremiah Caldwell = N/A (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - WR Matthew Reardon = Youngstown State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Daisjuan Mercer = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Mason Moore = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Jacquez Warren = N/A (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - K Graham Nicholson = Alabama NORTHERN ILLINOIS 21 HS/JUCO Signees (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - ILB AJ Guida (CO) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - QB Kenny Lueth (CA) (JUCO) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - QB Luke Marble (GA) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - RB Telly Johnson (GA) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - RB Ahmir Smith (SC) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Romelo Ware (FL) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - WR La’Don Bryant (GA) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - WR George Dimopoulos (IL) (5.4) 2 ⭐️️ - WR Adrian Thomas (WI) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Joseph Stein (NE) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - IOL Aiden Olson (WI) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OT Lane Mahnesmith (IL) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OT Ben Gustafson (NE) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OT Grey Rumohr (WI) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Lance Ingold (IL) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Ross Liegel (WI) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Ivan Moore (IL) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - LB KJ McRae (GA) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - CB Dashaun Gibson (MD) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Dev’Ion Reynolds (IL) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Taylor Powell (IL) 7 Portal Signees: (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - WR Andrew McElroy = St. Thomas (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Jalen Macon = Arkansas Pine-Bluff (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Kenji Lewis = Arkansas Pine-Bluff (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Jake Appleget = Nebraska (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - LB Christian Fuhrman = SEMO (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - LB Marc Pretto = Fordham (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Kiwaun Davis = Washington State Portal Departures: (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - OL Pete Nygra = Louisville (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - DE George Gumbs = Florida (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Nevan Cremascoli = South Dakota (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Mason Kidd = SC State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Kendell Flowers = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Christian Nash = Sioux Falls (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Billy Dozier = Butler (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Eli Reed = N/A (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - WR Trey Urwiler = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Drew Cassens = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Thomas Hubbard = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE RaSean Randall = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - LB Keshon Artis = N/A (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - LB Phillip Baynes = JUCO (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - LB Rashon Myles = N/A (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - LB Nathan Ruble = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Devin Lafayette = Troy (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - S CJ Brown = Bowling Green (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Louis Frye = Temple NR - QB Connor Neville = N/A NR - WR Sean Elmore = N/A NR - TE Bryce Harrison = N/A OHIO 22 HS/JUCO Signees (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - ILB Jasen Kelly (OH) * (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - ILB Parker Startz (IL) (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - S JT Haskins (KY) (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - S Tony Mathis Jr. (GA) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - RB Duncan Brune (Germany) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Dominic Dorwart (MD) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Kaden Hurst (OH) * (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - WR Max Rodarte (CA) (JUCO) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Nick Segarra (NC) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - TE AJ Miller (OH) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - IOL Seth Anstead (MI) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - IOL Bryce Parson (MO) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - DE Samuel Ehret (FL) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DT Andrew Erby (PA) * (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - OLB Brock Arndt (WI) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - ILB Stellan Bowman (MI) * (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Hunter Thompson (MD) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S DJ Morton (IN) * NR - QB Nick Poulos (CA) (JUCO) NR - OT Benjamin Maldonado (KS) (JUCO) NR - DT Nathan Hale (IA) (JUCO) NR - CB LJ Shumpert (MS) (JUCO) 21 Portal Signees: (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - RB Anthony Tyus = Northwestern (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - WR Coleman Owen = Northern Arizona (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - WR Eian Pugh = Illinois (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - DE Ben McNaboe = North Dakota (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - LB Blake Leake = Bucknell (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - S Dustin Johnson = Northern Colorado (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Delaney Crawford = Virginia (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Jake Bruno = St. Francis (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Tigana Cisse = Idaho (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DT CJ Doggette = Cincinnati (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Michael Mack = Wisconsin (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Jacob Proche = Coastal Carolina NR - WR Eamonn Dennis = Michigan NR - OL Trent Allen = Davenport NR - OL Carson Heidecker = Notre Dame College NR - OL Zach Reiners = Centre College NR - DE Sinn Brennan = San Diego State NR - DE Cam Rice = West Liberty NR - DE Marcel Walker-Burgess = Nevada NR - LB Reise Collier = UAB NR - S Jaylen Johnson = Memphis Portal Departures: (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - QB Kurtis Rourke (2022 MAC POY) = Indiana (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - RB Sieh Bangura (2022 All-MAC 3rd Team) = Minnesota (5.6) 3 ⭐️ - WR Miles Cross = Indiana (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - WR Tyler Walton = Eastern Michigan (5.6) 3 ⭐️ - TE Tyler Foster = Oklahoma State (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - TE Will Kacmarek = Ohio State (5.7) 3 ⭐️ - OL Kurt Danneker = Baylor (5.6) 3 ⭐️ - OL Shedrick Rhodes = Rutgers (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - DE Tristan Cox = N/A (5.7) 3 ⭐️ - DT Rayyan Buell (2023 All-MAC 3rd Team) = Colorado (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - LB Keye Thompson (2023 All-MAC 1st Team) = Pittsburgh (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - CB Torrie Cox = Illinois (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB CJ Harris = California (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB O’Shaan Allison = Austin Peay (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Bryce Kitrell = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Quintell Quinn = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Jailen Hammer = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Jacoby Jones = UCF (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - WR Aramoni Rhone = Arkansas Pine-Bluff (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Keegan Wilburn = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Alec Burton = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - LB Caden Campolieti = Valdosta State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Cam McCullum = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Ben Johnson = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S John Motton = N/A TOLEDO 21 HS/JUCO Signees: (5.7) 3 ⭐️ - WR Jay’Quan Bostic (OH) (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - WR Tashi Braceful (MI) * (5.7) 3 ⭐️ - WR Zy’Marion Lang (FL) (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - WR Tre Richardson (KS) (JUCO) (5.6) 3 ⭐️ - ILB K’Von Sherman (KS) (JUCO) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Kalieb Osborne (MI) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Javon Brown (FL) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Tysen Smith (IN) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - IOL Jake Grimm (OH) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - IOL Jacob Kropchak (MI) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - IOL Maddux Marcotte (KS) (JUCO) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OT Matt Hofer (IN) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Cameron Gwinn (OH) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Carlos Hazelwood (IL) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OLB Demontrae Gaston (FL) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Michael Arinze Ezirim (OH) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Zachary Rogers (MI) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Landen Delich (IN) (5.4) 2 ⭐️️ - S Ibraheem Kamara (OH) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Tyler McKinstry (GA) * (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Hyajah Miller (FL) * 1 HS/JUCO Verbal: NR - WR Jayren Dennis (FL) 11 Portal Signees: (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - OL Jakob James = Ohio State (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - LB Lance Dixon = West Virginia (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - CB Ezekiel Blake = Youngstown State (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - CB JaDarrius Perkins = Florida (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Sevaughn Clark = Georgia (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Allen Jones = Prairie View A&M (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Ibrahim Traore = Penn State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Terrell Crosby = Iowa State NR - TE Sam Lee = Hillsdale (DII) NR - DE Anthony Dunn = FAMU NR - DE Josh Lee = Hillsdale (DII) Portal Departures: (5.8) 4 ⭐️ - QB Dequan Finn (2023 MAC POY) = Baylor (5.9) 4 ⭐️ - RB Peny Boone (2023 All-MAC 1st Team) = Louisville (5.7) 3 ⭐️ - OL Vinny Sciury (2023 All-MAC 1st Team) = Texas Tech (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Micah Kelly = Samford (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - WR Jaret Frantz = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Tre Richardson = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Dalen Stovall =N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Elijah Wesley = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Mason Ludwig = Youngstown State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Vontrell Chairse = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - LB Jalen Riven = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Micah Cherry = Jackson State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB RJ Delancy = Wisconsin (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Roland McGhee = N/A (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - S Chris Gales = N/A (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - P Jonathon Batzke = N/A NR - CB Nick Turner = N/A WESTERN MICHIGAN 24 HS/JUCO Signees (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - WR Jayquan Reid (FL) * (5.7) 3 ⭐️ - OLB Joshua Lloyd (FL) * (5.7) 3 ⭐️ - S Carlos Mitchell (FL) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Jeff Davis (GA) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Mason Reynolds (IN) (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - WR Najiib Anderson (GA) (5.4) 2 ⭐️️ - WR Terence Marshall (FL) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Ryan Brotherton (IN) * (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - IOL Jeremy Schleicher (KS) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OT Joshua Thoman (IN) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OT Gavin Dabo (OH) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OT Conor Kenzinger (IL) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DT Jordan Buckley (IL) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DE Noah Bishop (MI) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OLB Maddux Babin (FL) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OLB Huston Eubank (MI) * (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - OLB Derek Pennington (MI) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - CB Isaiah Paul (CA) (JUCO) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Cameron Powell (FL) (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - CB La’Varis Stanford (FL) * (5.4) 2 ⭐️️ - S Charles (CJ) Miles (MI) * (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Braden Steely (IN) (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Jameson Young (FL) NR - DT Nick Esposito (IL) (JUCO) NR - S Michael Gravely (IL) (JUCO) * 16 Portal Signees: (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - QB Broc Lowry = Indiana (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - DE Rodney McGraw = Louisville (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - DE Popeye Williams = Louisville (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - DT Anterio Thompson = Iowa (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB Jaden Nixon = Oklahoma State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Bugs Mortimer = Louisiana-Monroe (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Jordin Parker = New Mexico State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - TE Christopher Toudle = NC State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Quinn Murphy = Notre Dame (5.3) 2 ⭐️ - LB Domanick Moon = Purdue (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Nyquann Washington = Tennessee Tech (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - K Luka Zurak = Butler (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - P Ryan Millmore = Iowa State NR - CB Ryan Raybuck = Saint Anselm NR - CB Versie Walker = Indiana Wesleyan NR - S Armani Adams = Florida Atlantic Portal Departures: (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - TE Mitch Bartol = Illinois State (5.5) 3 ⭐️ - DE Joshua Nobles = Jackson State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Treyson Bourguet = BYU (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Jack Salopek = Elon (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - QB Stone Hollenbach = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - RB CJ Hester = UMASS (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - WR Nate Anderson = Bucknell (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - WR Jashawn Johnson = Ferris State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Logan Lester = N/A (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - WR Tyren Mason = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - WR Henry Wilson = Gardner-Webb (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - OL Brandon Smith = Illinois State (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DT Logan Wilson = Cincinnati (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - DT Ryan Wynn = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - LB Naahlyee Bryant = Northern Iowa (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - LB Quinton Cannon = Gardner-Webb (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - LB Marcus Woodley = N/A (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - CB Cam Griffin = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Jeremiah Piper = Western Illinois (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - CB Anthony Romphf = Charlotte (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S SaVeon Brown = Buffalo (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Anthony Enechukwu = N/A (5.4) 2 ⭐️ - S Ryan Kilburg = Eastern Illinois (5.2) 2 ⭐️ - P Carson Voss = Michigan State

Two things that jumped out at me from the article- 1) "...certainly we tried to go through the process in a very respectful and professional manner." Time to give that up and turn on the heat. 2) "He is traveling with us to Vegas," Groce said. "... I love the kid." I think that show you the type of family relationships Groce builds with the kids on the team and I think that's fantastic.

I guess the only good news is that the NCAA currently has a limited shelf life. The P5s, especially in football, are already starting to consider a breakaway. Once that occurs, the dominoes will start falling. Guthrie and Miller need to step up here and turn up the heat.

If this was Kansas, Bill Self would've hooked him up with Snoop Dogg, strippers, and weed, then receive no punishment.

But we took out the seating behind the basket so 6 people get to drink cocktails at a small table behind the basket. We need to fill those tables!!!

The common denominator is Akron needs to win. If we win = fans will come. Nobody wants to sit out in the cold and watch mediocre football. Aside from not producing a winning program on the field our merchandising department still SUCKS. It would be nice to go into the team store and be able to buy a Akron Zips Jersey of any sport vs having to buy from a student athlete selling their apparel under the table on Ebay or buying fake jerseys from dhgate made in China. I once emailed the AD asking about buying a pair of Lebron's Akron Zips colorway shoes the basketball team wears. I Told him I was also willing to add a donation on top of the purchase. Was pretty much told no. I Went right to ebay and got them. I would rather my money go to the University but the powers that be fail to see the bigger picture smh. @ZipsEquipment is my favorite Twitter Handle in regards to Univ Athletics on social media. Whoever runs that handle does a great job even though it irks me seeing merch us fans can't have.

The Mountain West Network is a phenomenal platform. Really excited for this game despite the disappointing showing in the Caymans.

The Tequila and Tipoff event must not be receiving much of a response as I have now received 4 emails about it. I suspect people don't want to pay $70 to get 4 samples of tequila and finger food on a Tuesday night in December.

Article on Ali's appeal, his mental health issues and graduation timeline (spring)- https://sports.yahoo.com/akron-zips-coach-john-groce-105501928.html

I'm sure everyone's heard by now. Even a win over Akron couldn't save him. https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/38983344/indiana-coach-tom-allen-fired-3rd-straight-losing-season

Akron football seems to be a lot worse than mediocre

@TennZip Does TDS list Joshua Bartels among the 2023 recruits although he didn't join in the Fall? I notice he is not included in the list above. I look forward to Josh and Caleb Borneo reuniting with the Zips. They looked good together in the Crew Academy.

Fun fact Bruno Dall is from Germany.

Great to see Zips Womens Soccer posting their recruits' signings!

Can't go wrong with the ARoo ... UA's all time best logo! Thanks for all of these posts @TennZip Awesome to read about the talent Jen and her staff are bringing to Akron.

I’d be worried there would be more fans on the east side of the stadium than on the west.

My three sons don’t really show any interest in going to the games anymore. They went with me during the Bowden era, we had season tickets. We catch some hoops during the winter. Football? meh. I usually catch a couple games by myself every season now. And a couple at the high school I played for BITD. If they have enough players to play…

💪💪😎💪💪 SWEEEEEEET!! (Out of reactions for the day.)

Top drawer soccer has an article today...that ranks the top recruiting classes for 2024. They list Akron at #20 (One comment from me....I think they are missing Cain Castellon...a midfielder from the Colorado Rapids) https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/article/?categoryId=26&articleId=52816&articleTitle=2024-mens-di-recruiting-rankings:-november 20. Akron (NR) Commitments: D James Buebendorf (St. Louis City SC – No. 153), M Kamden Held (Chicago Fire – No. 180), M Thomas O'Rourke (NYCFC), M Jack Roman (Cleveland Force SC) big east foe....Georgetown...has the #1 rated class