Jacob Harrison

Jacob Harrison

Joined: May 15, 2025

Jacob is a sportswriter covering the NFL, college football and basketball, and more. He has written professionally since 2019, covering the Alabama Crimson Tide, Pittsburgh Steelers, the Iowa Hawkeyes, and Michigan sports. He grew up in Alabama, where he graduated from the University of Alabama, and currently lives in Michigan.

Oct 26, 2024; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Jim Mora watches from the sideline as they take on the Rice Owls at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Sep 13, 2014; East Hartford, CT, USA; The Connecticut Huskies mascot before the game against the Boise State Broncos at Rentschler Field. Boise State Broncos defeated the Connecticut Huskies 38-21. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Nov 6, 2024; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) reacts after a play against the Sacred Heart Pioneers in the second half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Connecticut Huskies mens basketball head coach Dan Hurley looks on at the table of Liam McNeeley in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Feb 11, 2025; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Connecticut Huskies forward Liam McNeeley (30) celebrates a basket against the Creighton Bluejays during the second half at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Basketball

Liam McNeeley's stock has been all over the place ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft.

Jun 17, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) reacts during the second half against the Golden State Valkyries at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Basketball

Despite the Wings struggles and early-season hiccups, Bueckers is still in the driver seat as the WNBA's top rookie.

Nov 6, 2024; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley watches from the sideline as they take on the Sacred Heart Pioneers at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Basketball

After falling short last season, the Huskies are poised to reclaim the Big East next season.

Mar 1, 2025; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Connecticut Huskies forward Liam McNeeley (30) dribbles against the Providence Friars during the second half at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Basketball

The former Husky star has kept his draft stock high.

Aug 31, 2023; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Jim Mora watches from the sideline as they take on the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Football

UConn's schedule may not be the toughest in the nation, but it won't be without its challenges.

Jan 12, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans guard Kayleigh Heckel (9) brings the ball up the court during the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Basketball

It seems Geno Auriemma's newest Transfer Portal project is worth the investment.

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts during the second half against Oklahoma Sooners at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Basketball

Dan Hurley's efforts on the recruiting trail have not gone unnoticed.

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Basketball

UConn heads into another season with sky-high expectations.