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Ole Miss Rebels freshman defensive end Corey Adams, 18, died in a fatal shooting in Cordova, Tennessee. The Rebels program released a statement on his death on Sunday after sheriffs identified him as a victim. The Shelby County Sherriff’s Office identified Adams, who was pronounced dead at the scene, as the victim.

“We are devastated to learn that Corey Adams, a freshman on the team, passed away last night in Cordova, Tennessee,” Ole Miss football wrote in a statement on Sunday. “While our program is trying to cope with this tragic loss, our thoughts are with his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. 

“Out of respect for his family, we will not be commenting further at this time. We ask the Ole Miss community to keep Corey in our thoughts and respect the privacy of everyone involved.”

The shooting took place around 10:14 p.m. on Saturday outside of a Fern Glade Cove residence, according to police. Officers discovered one male gunshot victim after stopping a vehicle at an intersection. The male, later identified as Adams, received life-saving measures but was subsequently pronounced dead on the scene.

Multiple shell casings were discovered on the scene. Four other males arrived at Memphis area hospitals with gunshot wounds, all of whom were in non-critical condition.

Adams signed with Ole Miss as a 247Sports three-star recruit and the No. 27 overall recruit out of the state of Louisiana. He attended New Orleans Edna Karr High School, and enrolled early with Lane Kiffin and the Rebels in order to participate in spring practice. 

The Shelby County Sheriff said an investigation is…

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There isn’t much room left in Notre Dame football’s 2026 recruiting class, with twenty-six commitments, they can start to look ahead to the 2027 cycle.

They already have two commits, just one being a position player, but the Irish have sent out plenty of offers to some of the best prospects in the country. One of them was offered on Saturday evening in Mississippi edge rusher Derwin Fields. The 6-foot, 5-inch and 220-pounder is ranked by the 247Sports Composite as the nation’s No. 45 overall prospect, just outside the 5-star range.

Notre Dame now joins teams like Alabama, Florida, LSU, Florida State and others in offering Fields, who should end up being able to play virtually anywhere he’d like. It does look like its going to be tough to pull him away from SEC-country, but the Irish have put their hat in the ring.

If Fields is able to make it up to South Bend during the season, it would be a great sign for Notre Dame to continue to be in the mix for his commitment. Time will tell if that happens, but for now, the Irish are clearly interested in him joining their 2027 class.

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Florida offensive lineman Devon Manuel was arrested Friday in Gainesville for allegedly driving under the influence and second‑degree felony possession of a concealed weapon, according to documents obtained by Swamp247. The 22-year-old redshirt senior was booked into Alachua County Jail and later released on bond.

Manuel was stopped shortly after midnight for driving 60 mph in a 45 mph zone, per the report. Officers reported smelling marijuana in the vehicle and said Manuel admitted to using a THC vape cartridge prior to driving. He also reportedly told police he did not possess a medical marijuana card.

The report states that Manuel, the only occupant in the vehicle, informed officers there was a firearm located between the driver’s seat and the center console. A Glock 20 pistol loaded with 14 rounds — but without a round chambered — was later found during a search of the car, according to police.

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Officers also conducted a field sobriety test, which they say Manuel performed poorly. He reportedly explained to police that a prior meniscus injury in his right knee made it…

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It’s beginning to feel a lot closer to college football season and the ability to watch YOUR Ohio State Buckeyes. The college football preseason preview magazines are out, Big Ten media days are next week, and OSU will start its fall camp in just a couple of weeks.

And while there’s still more than a month to go before the kickoff of Week 1 in college football, it’s never too early to look ahead to some of the big matchups, especially a titanic one that will be taking place in the ‘Shoe between the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State. It’s bound to be a top-five, maybe top three or two matchup to get things going, so all eyes will be on that one when it (sadly) kicks off at Noon ET on Saturday, Aug. 30.

We’re going to begin seeing more of this, but ESPN’s Heather Dinich is already sticking her neck out and providing a prediction for one of the best nonconference games of the college football season. Spoiler alert: She likes Ohio State to turn the horns upside down and provided a reason for it during a segment on “Get Up.”

“Well, when in doubt, first of all, go with the home team, but Harry (Douglas) mentioned Jeremiah Smith,” Dinich said. “He might not just be the best wide receiver, he might be the best player in the country, and he should absolutely be in the Heisman conversation. But 1,315 yards, 15 touchdowns, last year? That’s almost a hundred yards and a touchdown per game. He’s going to be the best player on the field, and while I have questions about new coordinators at Ohio State, I think they get the job done at home.”

Dinich’s point about Smith is a good one, and I like her prediction for Ohio State to take care of business, but I think we still have to see how good the running backs perform, what kind of defense can be placed in the chamber to reload, and just how productive the new quarterback will be. All of…

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