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  • Former Westview Star Ty Simpson Shines as Alabama Upsets Georgia

    Former Westview Star Ty Simpson Shines as Alabama Upsets Georgia When the lights shined brightest in Athens, Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson delivered the kind of performance that cements reputations. The junior signal-caller passed for 276 yards and two touchdowns while adding a rushing score to guide the Crimson Tide past Georgia 24–21 in a primetime

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  • How Year-Round Training Impacts College Athletes

    The Hidden Strain: How Year-Round Training Impacts College Athletes Marzell Davis The phrase “student-athlete” often paints a picture of a balanced schedule in the morning, afternoon practice, and weekend games. Today’s college athletes live in a 24/7 cycle of training, competition, and recovery that leaves little time for anything else. The Never-Ending Calendar For football

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  • West Tennessee’s Bo Hardegree Takes Over Titans Play-Calling Duties

    West Tennessee’s Bo Hardegree Takes Over Titans Play-Calling Duties There is a new play-caller in Nashville, and the move lands squarely at the intersection of urgency and familiarity. Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan has handed off offensive play-calling duties to quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree, a West Tennessee native with a dozen NFL seasons on

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  • Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith Partners with KeyBank for NIL Campaign

    Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith Partners with KeyBank for NIL Campaign Muhammad Hashir | NILvana Sports Jeremiah Smith has already risen to be one of the brightest stars in college football. The Ohio State wide receiver is performing not only on the field but also off it, with big NIL contracts. His most recent relationship is

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  • Week 3 Thriller: Eagles Stun Rams With 18-Point Comeback

    Week 3 vs the Los Angeles Rams  Will Weir | NILvana Sports This game was a whirlwind. The highs and lows were insane, which is what makes the NFL so interesting and fun to watch. The Eagles overcame an 18-point deficit in the third quarter.  The game started off good for the birds with Matthew

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  • Get the Lobster Out: Looking Ahead to the NASCAR Round of Twelve

    Get the Lobster Out: Looking Ahead to the NASCAR Round of Twelve Peyton Martin | NILvana Sports As the NASCAR Championship looms around the corner, the Round of Twelve is what stands between these drivers and the semifinal round on October 12th. With four drivers below the cut line, the following three races are imperative

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  • West Alabama’s AD Brett Gilliland on Goals and Motivation

    Inside the Rise of West Alabama Football: AD Brett Gilliland on Goals, Motivation, and Standout Players Shawn Gates | NILvana Sports I had the opportunity to speak with West Alabama Athletic Director Brett Gilliland.  The Tigers are off to a 3-0 start and ranked 13th. I’m talking about the coaches, players, and mentality this team

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  • Eagles Grind Out Win in Kansas City Behind Jalen Hurts’ Growth vs Blitz

    Eagles Grind Out Win in Kansas City Behind Jalen Hurts’ Growth vs Blitz William Weir | NILvana Sports  The Eagles can leave Kansas City with a win. This was a tough environment to play in because the Chiefs really needed a win. It was also the first home game of the season at Arrowhead and

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  • The Big Ten Expands Again: What Does It Means for College Athletics?

    The Big Ten Expands Again: What It Means for College Athletics Marzell Davis | NILvana Sports  College sports are changing again, and the Big Ten is leading the charge. Earlier this week, the conference confirmed it will add Stanford and Cal beginning in 2026. The move continues the Big Ten’s coast-to-coast growth and adds even

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  • LSU’s QB Garrett Nussmeier Secures New NIL Deal

    LSU’s QB Garrett Nussmeier Secures New NIL Deal Muhammad Hashir | NILvana Sports  In his senior season, LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has another significant achievement: a high-profile NIL deal with Nike. Friday saw the announcement, and technically, he became one of the most recent college football stars recruited by the sportswear giant. Emerging as one

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