Matt Glenesk
@mattglenesk.bsky.social
USA TODAY Sports colleges editor.
Florida unveiled its 2025 national championship banner in the rafters Thursday.
The Gators also unveiled a player tall enough to reach into the rafters.
LINK: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
The Gators also unveiled a player tall enough to reach into the rafters.
LINK: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
November 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Florida unveiled its 2025 national championship banner in the rafters Thursday.
The Gators also unveiled a player tall enough to reach into the rafters.
LINK: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
The Gators also unveiled a player tall enough to reach into the rafters.
LINK: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
No search firm needed. Some sensible AD work here filling college football's biggest coaching openings:
LINK: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
LINK: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
November 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
No search firm needed. Some sensible AD work here filling college football's biggest coaching openings:
LINK: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
LINK: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Georgia Tech is unbeaten midway through the season, riding the toughness of its QB who just won’t give up. Play after play, game after game, draining every last ounce out of "I’ll Show You."
More on #StingEm QB Haynes King:
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
More on #StingEm QB Haynes King:
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
October 18, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Georgia Tech is unbeaten midway through the season, riding the toughness of its QB who just won’t give up. Play after play, game after game, draining every last ounce out of "I’ll Show You."
More on #StingEm QB Haynes King:
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
More on #StingEm QB Haynes King:
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
A few weeks ago, UCLA was a punchline.
They're not laughing in State College or East Lansing.
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
They're not laughing in State College or East Lansing.
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
October 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
A few weeks ago, UCLA was a punchline.
They're not laughing in State College or East Lansing.
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
They're not laughing in State College or East Lansing.
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Colorado expected a $50K fine for field rush. And despite one student trying to steal an Iowa State player's helmet and another student getting pinned under the goalposts, the Big 12 said, "We're all good here."
Here's why:
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Here's why:
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
October 15, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Colorado expected a $50K fine for field rush. And despite one student trying to steal an Iowa State player's helmet and another student getting pinned under the goalposts, the Big 12 said, "We're all good here."
Here's why:
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Here's why:
www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
In a week’s time, Arch Manning flipped the script. He’s now a sympathetic figure. He’s the comeback kid.
More on #HookEm QB's appreciation of the free press:
More on #HookEm QB's appreciation of the free press:
Arch Manning, a new American hero and Texas' charming comeback kid
Arch Manning, big First Amendment guy. A big charmer, too, this one. He's winning us over, one quip at a time.
bit.ly
October 15, 2025 at 1:22 PM
In a week’s time, Arch Manning flipped the script. He’s now a sympathetic figure. He’s the comeback kid.
More on #HookEm QB's appreciation of the free press:
More on #HookEm QB's appreciation of the free press:
You've undoubtedly seen plenty of Curt Cignetti on #PennState coaching hot boards.
Cignetti is a lot of things. Cocky. Savvy. Strategic. A virtuoso. One thing he’s not: a fool.
On #iufb coach knowing he's in better situation now:
Cignetti is a lot of things. Cocky. Savvy. Strategic. A virtuoso. One thing he’s not: a fool.
On #iufb coach knowing he's in better situation now:
Curt Cignetti would be a fool to leave Indiana for Penn State
If you’ve got Curt Cignetti penciled in for Penn State, there's a tiny problem. Cignetti’s going to be busy, chasing a national title at Indiana.
www.usatoday.com
October 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
You've undoubtedly seen plenty of Curt Cignetti on #PennState coaching hot boards.
Cignetti is a lot of things. Cocky. Savvy. Strategic. A virtuoso. One thing he’s not: a fool.
On #iufb coach knowing he's in better situation now:
Cignetti is a lot of things. Cocky. Savvy. Strategic. A virtuoso. One thing he’s not: a fool.
On #iufb coach knowing he's in better situation now:
Week 7 college football Flop 10:
⚫ Penn State... again
⚫ Luke Fickell is cooked
⚫ Sour birthday for Mike Norvell
⚫Oregon State still winless
... and more!
⚫ Penn State... again
⚫ Luke Fickell is cooked
⚫ Sour birthday for Mike Norvell
⚫Oregon State still winless
... and more!
Week 7 Flop 10: Penn State again, Luke Fickell hits rock bottom and pray for the winless
Things get worse for James Franklin at Penn State, while Luke Fickell says, 'Hold my beer' in 37-0 home loss to Iowa. Ouch. More bad from Week 7...
www.usatoday.com
October 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Week 7 college football Flop 10:
⚫ Penn State... again
⚫ Luke Fickell is cooked
⚫ Sour birthday for Mike Norvell
⚫Oregon State still winless
... and more!
⚫ Penn State... again
⚫ Luke Fickell is cooked
⚫ Sour birthday for Mike Norvell
⚫Oregon State still winless
... and more!
Arch Manning the first flop in college football history? Sure, if this marked the first season of college football history.
Our society takes glee in seeing people fail, but we also love a good comeback story. You're up, Arch.
Our society takes glee in seeing people fail, but we also love a good comeback story. You're up, Arch.
If Arch Manning can stop the flop, he'd make a great comeback story
Our society takes glee in seeing people fail, but we also love a good comeback story. You're up, Arch Manning.
www.usatoday.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Arch Manning the first flop in college football history? Sure, if this marked the first season of college football history.
Our society takes glee in seeing people fail, but we also love a good comeback story. You're up, Arch.
Our society takes glee in seeing people fail, but we also love a good comeback story. You're up, Arch.
“This is an anomaly and something that is the first of its kind. There is absolutely nothing to compare this to.”
Inside Bill Belichick's 'first of its kind' escape hatch in UNC contract:
Inside Bill Belichick's 'first of its kind' escape hatch in UNC contract:
Inside Bill Belichick's 'first of its kind' escape hatch in North Carolina contract
Bill Belichick's buyout structure if North Carolina fired him is exceptionally unusual for a college football coaching contract.
www.usatoday.com
October 9, 2025 at 12:52 PM
“This is an anomaly and something that is the first of its kind. There is absolutely nothing to compare this to.”
Inside Bill Belichick's 'first of its kind' escape hatch in UNC contract:
Inside Bill Belichick's 'first of its kind' escape hatch in UNC contract:
Bill Belichick and #UNC are 0-3 vs. Power Four opponents, having been outscored 120-33.
On to Cal? More like on to basketball season.
That and more in Week 6's Flop 10:
On to Cal? More like on to basketball season.
That and more in Week 6's Flop 10:
Week 6 Flop 10: Bill Belichick embarrassed, Penn State punked, Diego Pavia humbled
It was another bad day for Bill Belichick and UNC, but even worse for James Franklin and Penn State.
www.usatoday.com
October 5, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Bill Belichick and #UNC are 0-3 vs. Power Four opponents, having been outscored 120-33.
On to Cal? More like on to basketball season.
That and more in Week 6's Flop 10:
On to Cal? More like on to basketball season.
That and more in Week 6's Flop 10:
There's some interesting stuff in this #NIL SAFE Act. Here's a big one:
Don't like where you got drafted? Go back to college.
Don't like where you got drafted? Go back to college.
Don't like where you got drafted? Go back to college. New NIL bill allows it
Uniform sponsor patches, NIL international student-athletes, no more streaming exclusive games... that and more in US Senate's SAFE Act.
www.usatoday.com
September 29, 2025 at 11:55 PM
There's some interesting stuff in this #NIL SAFE Act. Here's a big one:
Don't like where you got drafted? Go back to college.
Don't like where you got drafted? Go back to college.
Sam Pittman is cooked. So who will be next for #GoHogs #WPS?
An early look at 6 potential candidates:
An early look at 6 potential candidates:
Six candidates for Arkansas coaching job after Sam Pittman firing
Arkansas needs a new football coach after the firing of Sam Pittman. Who could be among the candidates for the job? We break down who might be in mix.
www.usatoday.com
September 28, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The team that was easy to overanalyze and criticize in 2024 is back and better than ever in 2025.
This #iufb team is more complete and dangerous than last year’s group, and it’s not sneaking up on anyone.
This #iufb team is more complete and dangerous than last year’s group, and it’s not sneaking up on anyone.
Indiana no longer the CFP whipping boy. Hoosiers doing the whipping now. Ask Illinois
Curt Cignetti doesn't need rhetoric anymore, he has a full-blown Big Ten heavyweight.
www.usatoday.com
September 22, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The team that was easy to overanalyze and criticize in 2024 is back and better than ever in 2025.
This #iufb team is more complete and dangerous than last year’s group, and it’s not sneaking up on anyone.
This #iufb team is more complete and dangerous than last year’s group, and it’s not sneaking up on anyone.
"While Dabo Swinney shamelessly plays the victim card, Clemson fans have every right to be fuming mad. Swinney's pathetic rant became the appetizer to another lousy performance."
Some 🔥 from Blake Toppmeyer:
Some 🔥 from Blake Toppmeyer:
Dabo Swinney's rant becomes pathetic appetizer to Syracuse stomping Clemson
Dabo Swinney threatened to go coach somewhere else. Don't threaten Clemson fans with a good time.
www.usatoday.com
September 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
"While Dabo Swinney shamelessly plays the victim card, Clemson fans have every right to be fuming mad. Swinney's pathetic rant became the appetizer to another lousy performance."
Some 🔥 from Blake Toppmeyer:
Some 🔥 from Blake Toppmeyer:
#iufb was the biggest riser in @usatodaysports.usatoday.com's 1-136 re-rank.
A 53-point beatdown of a top-10 team will do that.
A 53-point beatdown of a top-10 team will do that.
Georgia keeps lead, Indiana surges in college football NCAA Re-Rank 1-136 after Week 4
Georgia remained No. 1 in the NCAA Re-Rank 1-136 after Week 4 of the college football season with Indiana among the teams surging forward.
www.usatoday.com
September 22, 2025 at 12:51 PM
#iufb was the biggest riser in @usatodaysports.usatoday.com's 1-136 re-rank.
A 53-point beatdown of a top-10 team will do that.
A 53-point beatdown of a top-10 team will do that.
Latest Coaches Confidential via @kyleneddenriep.bsky.social:
How prevalent is recruiting/undue influence in high school football?
"Rampant."
"It’s sick."
"It's very discouraging especially for those committed to doing things the right way."
How prevalent is recruiting/undue influence in high school football?
"Rampant."
"It’s sick."
"It's very discouraging especially for those committed to doing things the right way."
Coaches Confidential: PlayStations and cash? How prevalent is recruiting/undue influence in IHSAA football?
Next 'Coaches Confidential': 'How prevalent is recruiting/undue influence in high school football? Will it become more rampant with new transfer rule?
www.indystar.com
August 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Latest Coaches Confidential via @kyleneddenriep.bsky.social:
How prevalent is recruiting/undue influence in high school football?
"Rampant."
"It’s sick."
"It's very discouraging especially for those committed to doing things the right way."
How prevalent is recruiting/undue influence in high school football?
"Rampant."
"It’s sick."
"It's very discouraging especially for those committed to doing things the right way."
#iubb's offense will be completely opposite under Darian DeVries than Mike Woodson. That's be design.
@zachosterman.bsky.social explains why:
@zachosterman.bsky.social explains why:
Darian DeVries' offensive shift for IU is obvious and a complete 180 from Mike Woodson's
IU basketball's offense will be completely opposite under Darian DeVries than Mike Woodson. That's be design. Here's why.
www.indystar.com
August 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
#iubb's offense will be completely opposite under Darian DeVries than Mike Woodson. That's be design.
@zachosterman.bsky.social explains why:
@zachosterman.bsky.social explains why:
Sophie Cunningham said she didn't have an issue with fans booing DeWanna Bonner, but she did have an issue with how Bonner left #Fever.
Sophie Cunningham on DeWanna Bonner's Fever exit: 'Be professional about it. Send a text to your teammates'
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said she didn't have an issue with fans booing DeWanna Bonner, but she did have an issue with how Bonner left Indiana.
www.indystar.com
August 6, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Sophie Cunningham said she didn't have an issue with fans booing DeWanna Bonner, but she did have an issue with how Bonner left #Fever.
This stat really puts in perspective how far the #Fever have come:
Indiana is 4 games over .500 for the first time in TEN years!
And there's room for more:
Indiana is 4 games over .500 for the first time in TEN years!
And there's room for more:
Fever are four games over .500 for first time in 10 years — and still have room to improve
The Fever are 7-2 in their past nine games and with each win, they are putting pressure on teams ahead of them in the WNBA standings.
www.indystar.com
August 2, 2025 at 12:59 PM
This stat really puts in perspective how far the #Fever have come:
Indiana is 4 games over .500 for the first time in TEN years!
And there's room for more:
Indiana is 4 games over .500 for the first time in TEN years!
And there's room for more:
Reposted by Matt Glenesk
Tucker DeVries is the closest thing Indiana has to a returner from last season, and he's done this before. Here's how he helps his father build Indiana into the first season of the Darian DeVries era: www.indystar.com/story/sports... via @indystar #iubb
Tucker DeVries is closest thing IU has to a returning player. How he'll help everyone else catch up
Tucker DeVries assumes familiar role for IU basketball team processing adjustments he knows well.
www.indystar.com
July 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Tucker DeVries is the closest thing Indiana has to a returner from last season, and he's done this before. Here's how he helps his father build Indiana into the first season of the Darian DeVries era: www.indystar.com/story/sports... via @indystar #iubb
After injuries, trades and free agency moves, the East is wide open. Where does that leave the reigning Eastern Conference champion #Pacers?
@dustindopirak.bsky.social resets the East power rankings:
@dustindopirak.bsky.social resets the East power rankings:
NBA power rankings: Eastern Conference reset after injuries, free agency. Where do Pacers stand?
Injuries to Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton and Damian Lillard shifted the Earth in the Eastern Conference. Here's how it looks after free agency.
www.indystar.com
July 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
After injuries, trades and free agency moves, the East is wide open. Where does that leave the reigning Eastern Conference champion #Pacers?
@dustindopirak.bsky.social resets the East power rankings:
@dustindopirak.bsky.social resets the East power rankings:
15 months after the #MLS hubbub began, Indy remains just about where it started: hopeful but lacking the specifics or the actual commitments needed to move forward.
Indy's flurry of MLS activity suddenly went quiet. What's going on?
Mid-2024, Indianapolis was abuzz with headline after headline about an MLS pursuit. Then, things went very quiet. Here's what's been happening.
www.indystar.com
July 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
15 months after the #MLS hubbub began, Indy remains just about where it started: hopeful but lacking the specifics or the actual commitments needed to move forward.
With the All-Star break in the rearview mirror, the mad dash to the #WNBA playoffs begins.
Here's a to-do list for #FeverRising in the second half of the season:
Here's a to-do list for #FeverRising in the second half of the season:
Fever's second half to-do list: Prioritize Caitlin Clark's health, find consistency, play fast
The Fever are halfway through the 2025 season, and it hasn’t gone exactly as they’d hoped. But there's still a lot of time for them to improve.
www.indystar.com
July 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
With the All-Star break in the rearview mirror, the mad dash to the #WNBA playoffs begins.
Here's a to-do list for #FeverRising in the second half of the season:
Here's a to-do list for #FeverRising in the second half of the season:
Their ⭐ has missed nearly half the games.
1 of their marquee signings lasted just 9 games.
There have been more bumps & bruises along the way.
Safe to say first half of season didn't go as #Fever hoped.
More on Indiana's roller coaster first half:
1 of their marquee signings lasted just 9 games.
There have been more bumps & bruises along the way.
Safe to say first half of season didn't go as #Fever hoped.
More on Indiana's roller coaster first half:
Injuries, inconsistencies and roster moves: Fever hope for smoother path after 'roller coaster' first half
Caitlin Clark has missed 10 games this season with injury, and the Fever have rarely had a full roster to pick from.
www.indystar.com
July 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Their ⭐ has missed nearly half the games.
1 of their marquee signings lasted just 9 games.
There have been more bumps & bruises along the way.
Safe to say first half of season didn't go as #Fever hoped.
More on Indiana's roller coaster first half:
1 of their marquee signings lasted just 9 games.
There have been more bumps & bruises along the way.
Safe to say first half of season didn't go as #Fever hoped.
More on Indiana's roller coaster first half: