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Former Michigan State football assistant Ron Burton has new home

Former MSU defensive line coach Ron Burton has found a new home:

Ron Burton was a strong and loyal member of Michigan State’s coaching staff for the better part of a decade. Burton joined coach Mark Dantonio’s staff in 2013, and was retained for the first two years of Mel Tucker’s tenure in East Lansing all as a defensive line coach.

Following the 2021 season, Tucker and Burton agreed to part ways, and Burton made the move to Oxford, Ohio, to coach the Miami University Redhawks.

Now, Burton has found a new home, linking up with Kevin Wilson at Tulsa. Burton will serve as the defensive line coach and assistant head coach for the Golden Hurricanes of Tulsa.

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Charlotte accidentally blocked one of its own field goals while playing Tulsa

It’s actually pretty impressive to accidentally block your own team’s field goal.

Blocking a field goal when you’re on defense is a great way to show your skills. Blocking a field goal when you’re on offense is … not good.

That was sadly the case for Charlotte against Tulsa on Saturday as what looked to be an easy field goal from 39 yards out for the 49ers went totally awry.

On the play in question, punter Grant Gonya looked to have still been still holding the ball when kicker Kyle Cunanan went in for the attempt. The result was a ball flailing wildly out of range, and three points lost on the field.

This is the kind of brutal mental error that we could all make, but it just so happened to be the Charlotte holder on Saturday who had it happen to them.

Hey, we’re all human, and Gonya deserves the benefit of the doubt here because holding the ball on field goal attempts is a much harder job than it looks because of how quickly the snap comes in compared to how much time you have to set the ball for the attempt.

It’s a split-second operation that takes a lot of practice, and Gonya surely can do it better than most if he’s doing it at the collegiate level. However, it is pretty funny to accidentally block your own team’s field goal attempt, and the 49ers still pulled off a late-game comeback to win 33-26 in double overtime.

Charlotte has plenty to celebrate after this big victory, and it’s good that we can all get a good laugh about of this moment on a day where it thankfully didn’t matter too much to the 49ers either way at the end.

In the meantime, somebody give Gonya a good pat on the back and tell him that it happens to the best of us. It’s absolutely not the end of the world.

Feature image courtesy of ESPN.

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Former Browns WR Ryan Switzer named WR coach at Tulsa

A former Browns receiver has been named the WR coach at Tulsa

Tulsa hired former Ohio State offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson to take over their head coaching gig just a few weeks ago. And announced today, Wilson is taking an alumnus of the Cleveland Browns with him as former wide receiver Ryan Switzer will join his staff. Bruce Feldman of The Athletic has stated that Wilson, “sees some Brian Hartline in the 28-year-old former college star-turned-NFL wideout in terms of his presence, work ethic, and attention to detail.” He will join Tulsa’s staff as the wide receivers coach.

Switzer never made a regular-season catch for the Browns, but was a member of their practice squad for two seasons from 2020-2021 before being placed on Injured Reserve in training camp. He retired from the NFL in July of 2022.

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Tulsa transfer OT Dillon Wade down to USC and Auburn

The USC #Trojans are one of two teams in the running for No. 2 OT transfer Dillon Wade from Tulsa. This would be huge for Lincoln Riley.

The USC Trojans are making noise in the transfer portal again in Lincoln Riley’s second run at it since taking over as head coach.

The Trojans are in a lot of players’ final decisions, and now they have landed in the final two for Tulsa offensive tackle transfer Dillon Wade, who is the No. 2 transfer in the class (h/t Christian Clemente of 247Sports).

Wade has narrowed his list down to two schools — Auburn and USC — and a decision should be coming soon, according to Clemente.

“Like within a week and a half, yessir,” Wade said. “Yessir. I’m going to most likely get on the phone with my mother, pray a little bit and I feel like the opportunity, the school I see the best fit at will be at my heart.”

Wade visited USC earlier this week and visited Auburn over the weekend.

Wade has been a popular player in the portal and has received offers from Missouri, Ohio State, Ole Miss, TCU and others before bringing it down to USC and Auburn.

The Trojans are losing Andrew Vorhees and Brett Neilon, so bringing in a quality offensive tackle would be huge for the Trojans and for Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams.

The decision will come soon, and Lincoln Riley is hoping he can land another top-tier transfer.

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USF vs. Tulsa live stream, preview, TV channel, time, how to watch college football

The South Florida Bulls will face the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in college football action on Friday night at Chapman Stadium.

The South Florida Bulls will face the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in college football action on Friday night at Chapman Stadium.

USF is looking to snap their eight-game losing streak when they take the field on Friday, while Tulsa will be looking to snap their three-game losing streak in a battle for a win tonight.

This will be a great night of college football, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the action.

USF vs. Tulsa

  • When: Friday, November 18
  • Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN2
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

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USF vs. Tulsa (-14)

O/U: 57.5

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Tulsa vs. Temple, live stream, preview, TV channel, time, how to watch college football

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane will meet the Temple Owls in an AAC matchup on Friday night from Lincoln Financial Field.

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane will meet the Temple Owls in an AAC matchup on Friday night from Lincoln Financial Field.

Tulsa is looking to snap a three-game losing streak when they hit the road and travel to Philadelphia. Meanwhile, Temple has lost their last two games and will look to bounce back in front of a home crowd tonight.

This is a marquee matchup that you won’t want to miss, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the action.

Tulsa vs. Temple

  • When: Friday, October 21
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN2
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

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Tulsa vs. Temple (-13.5)

O/U: 53.5

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Tulsa Golden Hurricane Preview 2022: Season Prediction, Breakdown, Key Games, Players

Tulsa College Football Preview 2022: Team breakdown, season prediction, keys to the campaign, and what you need to know

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Preview 2022: Previewing, predicting, and looking ahead to the Tulsa season with what you need to know and keys to the season.

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Tulsa Golden Hurricane Preview
Head Coach: Philip Montgomery, 8th year at 38-46
2021 Preview: Overall: 7-6, Conference: 5-3
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Tulsa Golden Hurricane Preview 2022

Just when it seemed like the Philip Montgomery era was coming to a close with a three-year run dip going 9-27, the Golden Hurricane picked it back up with a big 2020 with an appearance in the American Athletic Conference title game.

Just when it seemed like that was all a fluke with an 0-3 start as part of a 3-6 record – including losses to UC Davis and Navy and a struggle against USF – boom. Four straight wins and a bowl victory for a second straight winning season.

However, there were several close calls, it could’ve easily have been a 3-9 season with a few bad breaks, there’s plenty of rebuilding to do, and …

Whatever. Tulsa has found a way to be more than just competitive, and this year it has to get everything together fast to show that it’s going to make some noise in the new and far easier AAC next year when Houston, Cincinnati, and UCF bolt to the Big 12.

The schedule is manageable enough to get to six wins and a bowl game, but again, it’s going to take some reworking. It’s nothing Montgomery and this program haven’t dealt with before.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Preview 2022: Offense

The offense all worked just fine. It might not have always been efficient, and there were way too many turnovers, but it finished second overall in the conference averaging 442 yards per game. Now the attack has to convert those yards into more points, failing to get to 24 on the board seven times in the first ten games.

There are a whole lot of lost parts, but there’s a decent returning base to work around as long as the Golden Hurricane can restock the …

Offensive line. It needs work. Great last year for the running game and good enough in pass protection, Tulsa loses two NFL starting-caliber tackles in Tyler Smith and Chris Paul and only returns one starter. There’s size, and there are options, but this is going to take fall camp to revamp.

Leading rusher Shamari Brooks is done, but Anthony Watkins averaged over seven yards per carry with 634 yards and four scores, and Demeric Prince is a potentially strong No. 1 back coming off a 524-yard, five-touchdown season.

The passing attack will need a little time to come up with new parts. It was great at pushing the ball down the field, and QB Davis Brin is back after throwing for 3,254 yards and 18 touchdowns. However, he threw 16 picks and has to be a bit more accurate.

The top seven yardage receivers last year were seniors, but two of them are back. JuanCarlos Santana was second on the team with 50 catches for 674 yards and there scores, and Keylon Stokes is a No. 1 caliber target who’s back after missing most of last year hurt. On the way is Isaiah Epps, a good-sized veteran from Kentucky.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Preview 2022: Defense

The defense loses even more talent and parts than the offense does, but there’s help from the transfer portal and a few key top tacklers back after finishing fifth overall in the AAC in total and scoring defense, allowing 371 yards and 27 points per game.

The linebacking corps needs more options. Justin Wright led the team with 82 tackles in an all-star season, but the outside brings in two new starters and the depth isn’t quite there.

Leading pass rusher Anthony Goodlow is back at one end job after coming up with six sacks, but tackle Jaxon Player left for Baylor and there’s not a ton of size on the front threw with the massive Tyarise Stevenson done on the nose.

On the way is Ani Izuchukwu from Mississippi State and Jayden Simon from Colorado to try adding some options up front.

The secondary should be the early strength of the defense. It’s got a great all-around corner in Tyon Davis – he should be one of the statistical stars of the AAC – and the safety trio of Kendarin Ray, Tyree Carlisle, and Jaise Oliver is experienced and strong against the run.

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Mountain West Football: Examining Each Opponent’s Week 1 Depth Chart

What stands out in the depth charts released by each of the Mountain West’s 11 Week 1 opponents?

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Mountain West Football: Examining Each Opponent’s Week 1 Depth Chart

What stands out in the depth charts released by each of the Mountain West’s 11 Week 1 opponents?

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Cal Poly (link to game notes, depth chart on page 11)

What stands out: The Mustangs have a couple of solid defensive pieces, most notably defensive end Eljiah Ponder, and they’ll hope that sophomore Robbie Greer can bookend Ponder’s production at the other edge spot.

Why that could be important: Cal Poly’s pass rush wasn’t a particularly strong one in 2021, as the team had just 22 sacks, tied for tenth among teams in the Big Sky. Ponder had eight by himself, so the 6-foot-6, 250 pound Greer, who got his first taste of action as a true freshman in the spring season last year but redshirted during the fall, will be expected to do his part in taking down Jake Haener.

Portland State (link to game notes, depth chart on page 13)

What stands out: Dante Chachere is tasked with replacing Davis Alexander, one of the best quarterbacks in Portland State football history.

Why that could be important: Alexander had a lot of moxie and, more importantly, knew how to produce, doing so to the tune of 294.5 yards of total offense per game last year. The sophomore Chachere, after winning the competition over Jaden Casey, is a Fresno native who has earned a lot of praise throughout the offense for his growth as a potential dual-threat quarterback. His homecoming will be a test of how true that is.

Texas State (link to depth chart)

What stands out: As the Bobcats already return more than half of last year’s starters on both sides of the ball, there weren’t a ton of roles for players to step up and claim but nickelback Jarron Morris, who’s actually reclaiming a spot, could be the rare exception.

Why that could be important: Texas State’s secondary got picked on quite a bit last year, allowing a completion rate of 65.4% while interceptions just three passes all season. It could be in part because they missed Morris, a second-team all-Sun Belt defender who played in only one full game before a hip injury cost him the entire season. If he’s back in form, the Bobcats will be that much better for it.

Michigan (link to discussion of depth chart)

What stands out: The Wolverines will have work to do in replacing Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo, but one surprising entry that will be part of the cohort to do so is true freshman Mason Graham.

Why that could be important: A two-way player who also wrestled at California’s Servite High School, Graham won’t have to do everything by himself with veterans like Mazi Smith and Kris Jenkins back, as well. At 6-foot-3 and 317 pounds, though, Graham could disrupt Colorado State’s best laid plans from the point of attack if the Rams aren’t ready.

Northern Iowa (link to overview of team depth)

What stands out: The Panthers found themselves having to replace a first-round NFL Draft pick this summer, but Matthew Vanderslice emerged as Trevor Penning’s successor throughout the off-season.

Why that could be important: Vanderslice isn’t completely new to the starting lineup, having made two starts in 2019, three in spring 2020 and three last fall, but you could make a reasonable case that no one else mentioned in this article has bigger shoes to fill.

The upside? Vanderslice is a pretty big dude himself, listed at 6-foot-8 and 318 pounds on the UNI roster. If he can protect Theo Day’s blind side half as well as Penning did, Air Force could be in for a much tougher fight than expected.

Arizona (link to depth chart)

What stands out: The Wildcats aren’t wasting any time throwing true freshman Tetairoa McMillan into the mix, starting opposite UTEP transfer Jacob Cowing and sophomore Dorian Singer.

Why that could be important: McMillan is the highest-ranked recruit that Arizona has ever landed, a five-star prospect according to some sites, and at 6-foot-5 and 205 pounds, it’s not hard to see why. We know that Cowing is one of the nation’s premier deep threats, but it’ll be interesting to see what kind of role Jedd Fisch carves out for his off-season’s biggest prize.

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Tulsa Golden Hurricane Top 10 Players: College Football Preview 2022

Who are the top 10 Tulsa players going into the 2022 college football season?

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Preview 2022: Who are the top 10 players going into the season?

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Georgia football walk-on DB Jehlen Cannady announces transfer destination

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Jehlen Cannady turned heads at the 2022 spring game and is now transferring to Tulsa.

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Jehlen Cannady turned heads at the 2022 spring game. Cannady was disruptive and had tight coverage. He finished the contest with three tackles.

After that performance, it was not shocking when the redshirt sophomore elected to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Jehlen Cannady was able to be higher on the depth chart in spring practice than he would likely be in the fall, when Georgia’s full repertoire of class of 2022 defensive back recruits join the team.

Cannady played at Westside High School in Macon, Georgia, before coming to the University of Georgia as a preferred walk-on in 2020. He played in two games and recorded three tackles for the Bulldogs in 2021.

Still, he faced an uphill battle to earn playing time. Georgia had an all-time great recruiting class at the defensive back position in the class of 2022.

Now, Jehlen Cannady is transferring to the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes. He should be expected to compete for playing time right away at Tulsa. Cannady joins other recent Georgia walk-on players, like Hawaii’s Hugh Nelson, in transferring to a new school to get a full scholarship and more playing time opportunities.

Cannady announced his commitment to Tulsa via Twitter:

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