Matt De Lima

Joined: Aug 26, 2025

Matt De Lima is a veteran sports writer and editor with 15+ years of experience covering college football, the NFL, NBA, WNBA, and MLB. A Virginia Tech graduate and two-time FSWA finalist, he has held roles at DraftKings, The Game Day, ClutchPoints, and GiveMeSport. Matt has built a reputation for his digital-first approach, sharp news judgment and ability to deliver timely, engaging sports coverage.

On3's Chris Low power-ranked SEC head coaches, with this two-time national champion leading the group.

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Five Big Ten players from Oregon, Ohio State, Penn State, Northwestern and Indiana are drawing serious 2026 breakout buzz from conference insiders.

This prominent college football coach, now holding the nation's most five-star commitments in the 2027 class, will oversee a packed official visit weekend.

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Mario Cristobal and Miami lead all programs with four five-star commits in the 2027 class per 247Sports, climbing to No. 2 in the team rankings.

This Big Ten standout is universally considered the top wide receiver in college football heading into the 2026 season.

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Jeremiah Smith earns ESPN's No. 1 receiver ranking for 2026 as Ohio State scouts and GMs back the Buckeyes star ahead of his junior year.

This 22-year-old signal-caller is one of the top players at a program that made a surprise internal promotion to create a new role.

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USC promotes Conor McQuiston to director of AI, college football's first dedicated artificial intelligence role under Lincoln Riley and GM Chad Bowden.

A Power Four GM reveals the shadow economy behind unofficial recruiting visits, in which schools find creative ways to pay for prospect trips despite NCAA rules prohibiting such payments.

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NCAA rules ban paying for unofficial visits, but a Power Four GM says college football programs use cash, boosters and NIL deals to fund recruiting trips anyway.

Longtime SEC Network analyst Paul Finebaum believes this top college football contender out of the SEC has the toughest schedule in 2026.

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Paul Finebaum says Texas has college football's toughest 2026 schedule, with Arch Manning and the Longhorns facing Ohio State, Oklahoma, LSU and Texas A&M.

This college football powerhouse should come as a complete surprise given its recent success on the field, in recruiting and retaining its top talent.

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Adam Rittenberg ranked Notre Dame No. 1 in ESPN's Future Power Rankings through 2027, citing CJ Carr, Marcus Freeman and top recruiting classes.

Elite Pennsylvania pass rusher lines up during his junior season at Downingtown East High School.

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Abraham Sesay recruiting update: Notre Dame leads LSU, Florida State, South Carolina and Penn State for the four-star 2027 EDGE before his June decision

University of Tennessee Chancellor Donde Plowman issued a statement on behalf of SEC presidents and chancellors following Tuesday's video call with Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell.

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SEC presidents meet with Senators Cruz and Cantwell on Protect College Sports Act, calling for national framework, rulemaking authority and litigation safeguards.

After totaling 205 total tackles over his last two seasons, this 6-foot-2 linebacker transferred to the SEC this offseason.

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Keaton Thomas, Ole Miss LB transfer from Baylor, earns breakout SEC pick after dominant spring with 99 career tackles and All-Big 12 credentials.

Expectations are sky high after a dominant 2025 season for this transfer ACC quarterback.

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NFL scouts project Darian Mensah as a 2027 first-round pick. The Miami QB's stats, scouting report and rebuilt offensive line outlook examined.

Pat McAfee, in just a few short years, has gone from NFL punter to the head of his own media empire.

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Inaugural TIME100 Sports list honors Pat McAfee as one of 2026's most influential figures, ESPN announced Monday alongside athletes like Scottie Scheffler.

Matt De Lima

Joined: Aug 26, 2025

SEC Power Rankings Place 117-Win Head Coach at No. 1 Ahead of 2026 Season

Historic Powerhouse's WR Room Ranked No. 1 in College Football

Big 12 Makes Major Decision Amid Brendan Sorsby Gambling Controversy

Urban Meyer Names the Greatest Player in College Football History

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5 Big Ten Players Generating Major Buzz Ahead of 2026 College Football Season

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College Football Powerhouse Emerges With Nation’s Most 5-Star Recruits in 2027 Cycle

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ESPN Names Best College Football Wide Receiver Ahead of 2026 Season

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Nation's No. 1 Recruiting Class Makes Unprecedented Move That Could Reshape College Football

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College Football GM Exposes the Ugly Reality of Unofficial Recruiting Visits

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Paul Finebaum Names Toughest Schedule in College Football

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College Football Future Power Rankings Through 2027 Put National Powerhouse at No. 1

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National Powerhouse Emerges as Front-Runner in Race for College Football’s No. 5 EDGE

SEC Breaks Silence After Protect College Sports Act Meeting With Key U.S. Senators

Elite SEC LB Predicted to Take College Football by Storm in 2026

NFL Executive Projects $10 Million College Football QB as 2027 First-Round Pick

ESPN Shares News of Major Career Milestone for Pat McAfee