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USA Today
3 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
What are the odds Iowa football goes undefeated in 2025?
What are the odds Iowa football goes undefeated in 2025? Could the 2025 season have some magic in store for the Iowa Hawkeyes? Is it possible that they could run the table and go undefeated given their slate? It isn't necessarily the most likely, but based on the odds, crazier things have happened. The Hawkeyes are the beneficiaries of getting seven of their 12 games at home inside Kinnick Stadium, two of which appear to be their most difficult games on paper. At home this year, in order, Iowa gets UAlbany, UMass, Indiana, Penn State, Minnesota, Oregon, and Michigan State. The matchups against Penn State and Oregon, two teams that made the 2024 College Football Playoff, are their toughest tests. While the slate has just five road trips, the Week 2 trip takes Iowa to Iowa State for an early-season battle. The road slate, in order, takes Iowa to Iowa State, Rutgers, Wisconsin, USC, and Nebraska. So, can Iowa run the table and go undefeated? According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Hawkeyes have the eighth-best odds to go undefeated, with odds of +6500. At the top of the odds are the usual players in the Big Ten and national championship landscape. Ohio State (+400), Oregon (+440), and Penn State (+490) are the most likely to run the table with their regular-season slates. Michigan sits with +1100 odds, and the upstart Illinois Fighting Illini, who many view as a sleeper, have +2800 odds to go undefeated. Rounding out the list before Iowa is Nebraska with +4000 odds and USC at +4800. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes and opinions. Follow Riley on X: @rileydonald7
USA Today
3 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
2026 5-star Edge will take official visit to Texas A&M This weekend
2026 5-star Edge will take official visit to Texas A&M This weekend Texas A&M's recruiting success over the last two weeks is only surprising to those not paying attention. Since Saturday night, coach Mike Elko has landed four commitments, starting with three-star athlete Kaeden Johnson, followed by four-star OT Samuel Roseborough, four-star running back KJ Edwards, and on Thursday afternoon, five-star athlete/cornerback Brandon Arrington chose the Aggies over Oregon. Landing Edwards and Arrington was not expected over a month ago, but Elko and his staff, especially running back coach Trooper Taylor and defensive back coaches Ishmael Aristide and Jordan Peterson, have proven their elite recruiting chops. This is just the start of what's to come this month, as Elko stated that more commits are on the horizon, while another priority prospect has just set his official visit with the program. According to GigEm247's Andrew Hattersley, 2026 five-star edge rusher Tristian Givens, who will announce his commitment on Monday, will take his Texas A&M official visit this weekend before making his decision. Givens is a slight favorite to land with the Aggies, which could be solidified after his OV. Ahead of his visit, Givens spoke with Hattersley about his close connection with College Station, and why the coaching staff, specifically his comfort level, and defensive line coaches Tony Jerod-Eddie and Sean Spencer's plan for him, if he chose the Aggies. "(I like) just how they're going to play me off the edge and stuff and be able to drop me in curls, hooks and all the stuff like that," Givens stated. However, after official visits to Tennessee and Washington, Givens is reportedly "up in the air" regarding his decision. While the Aggies have a leg up as his final host this summer, nothing is set in stone. "Just whichever one, I feel the most comfortable going to and my mom feels comfortable with me going to," Givens stated. According to 247Sports, Givens is the 23rd-ranked prospect in the 2026 cycle, the 3rd-ranked edge, and the 4th-ranked prospect in Georgia. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Portland Anti-ICE protests escalate with tear gas and rubber bullets
Anti-ICE protesters were sprayed with tear gas and rubber bullets by no-nonsense federal authorities as night fell outside an immigration detention center in Oregon. Hundreds of masked protestors descended on the streets of Portland and marched on the local ICE facility on Wednesday night, railing against Trump's deportation agenda. Federal agents worked quickly to deploy flash bangs, rubber bullets and tear gas when the demonstrators tried to block law enforcement vehicles from entering and exiting the facility, according to video captured by Turning Point USA's Frontlines. Protests have raged on the West Coast for more than a week after pro-immigrant demonstrators wreaked havoc in Los Angeles and sparked widespread protests around the nation. On Wednesday, demonstrators marched with signs reading 'Nobody is illegal on stolen land' and 'Protect immigrants and refugees' while wearing Palestinian keffiyehs and taunting authorities by rolling a dumpster in front of the ICE entrance and refusing orders to disperse. Even more law enforcement officials were stationed on a rooftop, and shot non-lethal weapons from above, raining down on the agitators in the crowds. More officers decked out in riot gear emerged, closing in on the remaining demonstrators and blasting them to tear gas, which ultimately caused them to retreat. The Department of Homeland Security considered it crucial to clear the space surrounding the facility to ensure several government cars could exit safely. She added that assaults on officers have jumped an extraordinary 413 percent. 'Secretary Noem's message to the rioters is clear: you will not stop us or slow us down. ICE and our federal law enforcement partners will continue to enforce the law. And if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.' Frustrated residents within the protest zones hunkered down and placed signs on their windows begging demonstrators not to vandalize their homes. Meanwhile in Los Angeles, where the violence began a week prior to the No Kings protests, thousands gathered in front of City Hall, waving signs and listening to a Native American drum circle before marching through the streets. National Guard troops and US Marines were deployed to regain control of the region after days of ongoing violence.
USA Today
4 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Recruiting insiders pick who they think 2026 star safety Joey O'Brien will commit to
Recruiting insiders pick who they think 2026 star safety Joey O'Brien will commit to The day has come to find out if Notre Dame football will be adding another elite prospect to its 2026 recruiting class, as Pennsylvania 4-star safety Joey O'Brien will make his commitment later today at 7:15 p.m. ET. The 6-foot, 3-inch and 185-pound star will be picking either Penn State, Oregon, Clemson or the Irish, and whoever wins out on his recruitment will be getting one of the nation's best. O'Brien is currently ranked as the No. 65 overall prospect in the cycle according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. Many recruiting insiders have weighed in on who they believe O'Brien will pick, and starting off with 247Sports where there are two predictions, both having him selecting Notre Dame. It's not just Irish insiders making the pick, as Austin Hannon, a Tigers reporter, also picked the Irish on Wednesday. Over at On3, they also like the Irish's chances, as 91.4% of their predictions have the Blue and Gold winning out. Their data is gathered from insiders, social sentiment, historical data and more. Finally, looking at what Rivals thinks happens with O'Brien, they also like Notre Dame's chances, with every one of its FutureCast's going in favor of the Irish. At one point Richard O'Leary has picked the Nittany Lions, but changed his mind and switched over to the Irish. Just by looking at the major three recruiting outlets, it very much looks like Notre Dame will be landing a star safety in O'Brien later today.
USA Today
4 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Re-ranking all 18 Big Ten football stadiums from worst to first
Re-ranking all 18 Big Ten football stadiums from worst to first Only nine weeks remain until the 2025 college football season kicks off in Dublin, Ireland, with Iowa State vs. Kansas State. Past that, we're less than 10 weeks away from the Big Ten season, which begins on Thursday, Aug. 28, with Wisconsin vs. Miami (OH), Rutgers vs. Ohio, Minnesota vs. Buffalo and Nebraska at Cincinnati. Unlike last year, the Big Ten did not undergo significant changes this offseason. June 2024 was spent projecting the upcoming performance of new members USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington, plus how those respective performances will impact the conference landscape. The answer: Oregon won the conference title, USC and Washington moderately struggled, though each made a bowl game, and UCLA showed steady growth under first-year coach DeShaun Foster. That landscape has significantly more clarity entering 2025, now that each former Pac-12 power has a year as a Big Ten member. Specifically, one facet that gained clarity in 2024 is how the West Coast locations compare to the Big Ten's classic football venues. All four new locations showed well, with one doing so more than the rest. For more, here is where each falls in our updated Big Ten football stadium power rankings, Summer 2025 edition. 18. SHI Stadium (Rutgers Scarlet Knights) Capacity: 52,454 Opened: 1994 Rutgers' stadium lacks any distinctive characteristic, other than it being located nearly 3,000 miles away from Eugene, Oregon. Cross-country travel is the biggest headline when the West Coast members visit the Scarlet Knights. 17. SECU Stadium (Maryland Terrapins) Capacity: 51,802 Opened: 1950 Maryland's stadium, like Rutgers', lacks a clear identity. The building will be 75 years old in 2025 and has some history -- it has hosted 10 Division I NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships. It doesn't have much for football history, however. 16. Ross-Ade Stadium (Purdue Boilermakers) Capacity: 57,236 Opened: 1924 Don't mistake these bottom-tier rankings as a statement that the stadiums are poor. Now that Northwestern's old Ryan Field is gone, no program in the conference has a truly 'bad' home venue. Ross-Ade Stadium has a clear identity when Purdue is good, especially during the Jeff Brohm era from 2017-22. Still, the building itself leaves a lot to be desired. The stadium is more than 100 years old, and it shows. 15. Huntington Bank Stadium (Minnesota Golden Gophers) Capacity: 50,805 Opened: 2009 Minnesota's Huntington Bank Stadium has a chance to rise in these rankings. Its on-campus location and clear college feel are far superior to the program's former home in the Metrodome from 1982-2008. 14. Memorial Stadium (Illinois Fighting Illini) Capacity: 60,670 Opened: 1923 Illinois just delivered arguably the best season in Memorial Stadium history in 2024, finishing with 10 wins and a No. 16 national ranking. The stadium itself is fine -- it blends in with many other Midwest venues. Illinois delivering on sky-high expectations in 2025 could see the stadium's in-game environment improve, which would help this ranking. 14. Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium (Northwestern Wildcats) Capacity: 12,023 Opened: 2024 (temporary) Northwestern's temporary lakefront venue is almost as much of a practice field as it is a Big Ten football stadium. However, it deserves points for its unique feel. The views of Lake Michigan are terrific and the stadium environment is far better than the old Ryan Field, even with a 12,000-seat capacity and high ticket prices. 12. Memorial Stadium (Indiana Hoosiers) Capacity: 52,626 Opened: 1960 Indiana's stadium falls into a category with Illinois: Midwest venues that all feel and look the same. Indiana's Memorial Stadium has a bit more potential than the Illini's Memorial Stadium, due to the fan turnout and enthusiasm during Curt Cignetti's record-setting first year in charge. This venue is one to watch entering 2025. 11. Spartan Stadium (Michigan State Spartans) Capacity: 75,005 Opened: 1923 Spartan Stadium is a Big Ten classic. It creates a unique gameday feel, which is an important data point for this ranking. Michigan State's biggest issue at the moment is catching back up to the conference's best. Get more (Michigan State) news, analysis and opinions on Spartans Wire 10. L.A Memorial Coliseum (USC Trojans) Capacity: 77,500 Opened: 1923 L.A. Memorial Coliseum would rank among the top venues in the Big Ten if all non-football events were considered. The venue has hosted two Summer Olympics (1932 and 1984 -- plus another upcoming in 2028), the Los Angeles Rams (1946-79, 2016-19), the Los Angeles Dodgers (1958-61), a Super Bowl (I) and more. Unfortunately, USC football struggles to bring the same terrific in-game environment that those events did. Get more (USC) news, analysis and opinions on Trojans Wire 9. Michigan Stadium (Michigan Wolverines) Capacity: 107,601 Opened: 1927 As we noted last year, Michigan Stadium is the most overrated of any venue in the sport. It is the largest stadium in the country. But since the stadium was built out more than up, a significant chunk of those seats are located a significant distance from the field itself. Michigan's program history and success give this building significant history, which counts for this ranking. But the actual in-game environment is not close to the conference's best. Get more (Michigan) news, analysis and opinions on Wolverines Wire 8. Memorial Stadium (Nebraska Cornhuskers) Capacity: 85,458 Opened: 1923 Nebraska's Memorial Stadium can be one of the sport's best venues when the Cornhuskers are good. Of course, the program has performed below expectations nearly every year since joining the Big Ten in 2011. The venue's ranking receives a minor downgrade for the quantity of empty seats during the program's record sellout streak. Get more (Nebraska) news, analysis and opinions on Cornhuskers Wire 7. Kinnick Stadium (Iowa Hawkeyes) Capacity: 69,250 Opened: 1929 Kinnick Stadium has become a Big Ten classic. It creates a fantastic in-game environment, has a clear identity and importantly, has established a terrific tradition in the 'Hawkeye Wave.' Its No. 7 ranking has a lot to do with the quality of the conference's other venues. Get more (Iowa) news, analysis and opinions on Hawkeyes Wire 6. Husky Stadium (Washington Huskies) Capacity: 70,138 Opened: 1920 It's hard to beat Husky Stadium's backdrop, architecture, in-game environment and history. The stadium should be an immediate addition to any Big Ten fan's must-visit list. It's one of the true gems of the sport. Get more (Washington) news, analysis and opinions on Huskies Wire 5. Camp Randall Stadium (Wisconsin Badgers) Capacity: 80,321 Opened: 1917 Wisconsin's Camp Randall Stadium checks every necessary box. It is unique, rich with history, fosters a terrific in-game environment and has well-known traditions. All that the venue is missing is a College Football Playoff game or two -- an event that will showcase it on a national stage. 4. Autzen Stadium (Oregon Ducks) Capacity: 54,000 Opened: 1967 Autzen Stadium was on full display in 2024 as the Ducks went 13-0 during the regular season and captured the Big Ten title. Its atmosphere is impressive for a 54,000-seat stadium. Thanks to that environment and the team being a perennial conference contender, it should continue to be one of the toughest places to play in the sport. Get more (Oregon) news, analysis and opinions on Ducks Wire 3. Beaver Stadium (Penn State Nittany Lions) Capacity: 106,572 Opened: 1960 Beaver Stadium's atmosphere and the home-field advantage it creates are second to none. The stadium combines sheer size with distinct architecture that gives it a unique feel -- different from Michigan Stadium. Penn State's CFP win over SMU last season saw Beaver Stadium at its peak. Get more (Penn State) news, analysis and opinions on Nittany Lions Wire 2. Ohio Stadium (Ohio State Buckeyes) Capacity: 102,780 Opened: 1922 Not much needs to be written about Ohio Stadium. Like Beaver Stadium, it puts unique touches on a 100,000-seat stadium. That creates one of the best gameday environments in the world, regardless of the sport. Get more (Ohio State) news, analysis and opinions on Buckeyes Wire 1. Rose Bowl Stadium (UCLA Bruins) Capacity: 89,702 Opened: 1922 This ranking doesn't have much to do with the Rose Bowl during UCLA home games, which can often lack energy and volume. The ranking also considers the Rose Bowl Game, arguably the best annual event on the college football calendar. The stadium would rank closer to the L.A. Coliseum if the Rose Bowl game were ignored. Get more (UCLA) news, analysis and opinions on UCLA Wire Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
