ECU RB coach Rodney Freeman talks about the versatility, depth of his room… East Carolina makes move at top scouting position… Bear Bachmeier to become first BYU true freshman to start a season at quarterback

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

Blake Harrell shifts from camp mode

Meanwhile, … in the Pack camp

ecupirates.com

• Pirates Picked Fourth; Three Tabbed To American Preseason All-Conference Team
• Sierra Cockerille Joins Pirates as Assistant Coach

ECU RB coach Rodney Freeman talks about the versatility, depth of his room CBS Sports

Sources: East Carolina makes move at top scouting position Footballscoop

Former Spartan QB named to Manning Award watch list ahead of 2025 season USA Today

Is CJ Bailey the Best Quarterback ECU Faces In 2025? Sports Illustrated

Over 5,100 students set to live on ECU campus this year YAHOO!

ECU prepares to welcome freshmen as move-in begins Wednesday amid dorm renovations WCTI 12

“I’m gonna miss him”: ECU freshmen begin moving in on campus WITN 7

247 Sports

• ECU Countdown to Kickoff: No. 8 Jayvontay Conner
• ECU Countdown to Kickoff: No. 8 Jasiyah Robinson
• Everything Blake Harrell said as ECU begins prep for NC State opener
• ECU Countdown to Kickoff: No. 9 JD Lampley
• Lance Leipold highlights several players who elevated their game, will contribute in a major way in 2025
• ECU Countdown to Kickoff: No. 9 Anthony Smith
• Lampley, Carr, Spalding fully reinstated to ECU football team

ECU roundup: Volleyball picked fourth in American poll Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)

Around the American Athletic Conference

American Athletic Conference

• Rice Selected Favorite in 2025 American Conference Volleyball Preseason Coaches’ Poll
• Charlotte, Memphis, Rice, Tulsa Earn Weekly Honors

Boise State vs USF Prediction, Game Preview & Betting Lines 2025 YAHOO!

Why Trent Dilfer is guarding against optimism for UAB football this preseason AL.com

Which big guys will block for the Tigers this season? Daily Memphian

Jon Sumrall lobbies for LSU on Tulane’s future schedule, but his real beef is with Green Wave’s current gauntlet NOLA.com

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News & Observer

• Raleigh native John Wall, a five-time NBA All-Star, announces retirement
• When can fans see Wolfpack basketball? Teams announce exhibition doubleheader
• Tyler Hansbrough dunked, scored, won for UNC basketball. Why he’s back in class
• Revenue share changed NIL. How NC State’s collective works under new framework
• NC State football hosts another ‘unforgettable’ Victory Day celebration
• How K-State is handling long, hectic travel schedule for football game in Dublin

WRAL

• ‘Outdoor Classic’: NC State club hockey team to play Alabama at Charlotte’s Truist Field
• New revenue equation for ACC schools: More wins + more viewers = more money
• John Andrzejek aims to transform Campbell basketball into a mid-major powerhouse
• Panthers look to end 2025 preseason on high note against Steelers in Charlotte
• Panthers Playbook: A lot of room to grow after preseason game vs Houston Texans
• John Wall to retire from NBA

Charleston Post & Courier

• Dumping ground: Gamecock OC has unusual motivation method
• Good Morning America visits Clemson, which will be a return trip for Superman actor’s son
• Clemson police report explains what led to football player’s DUI arrest

Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

• Michael Vick views NSU’s added exposure on ESPN as a ‘responsibility’
• David Teel: JMU AD Matt Roan has bold ambition, vision for new era

The Associated Press

• Bear Bachmeier to become first BYU true freshman to start a season at quarterback
• While new stadium takes shape, Northwestern looks to re-establish winning foundation
• Texas QB Manning says NFL plans not taking shape yet despite grandpa’s prediction of 2026 in Austin
• No. 20 Indiana Hoosiers are chasing another historical season in 2nd season under Curt Cignetti
• Huskers about to take off if Matt Rhule’s third season goes according to form of his previous stops
• Iowa’s Mark Gronowski ready for season, eager for contact as Hawkeyes hope for improved QB play
• New Purdue coach Barry Odom tries to make school’s big investment pay off with dramatic turnaround
• Pick Six: Boise State primed to make another run at Group of Five’s auto bid for CFP
• No. 6 Notre Dame names CJ Carr starting quarterback over Kenny Minchey
• Auburn claims 4 additional ‘national championships’ on its football resume
• Cade Klubnik, Caleb Downs among early favorites for college football’s top awards
• Dabo Swinney’s faith in QB Cade Klubnik has paid off as No. 4 Clemson eyes national title run
• College football coaches are going for two and converting at the highest rate since the 1970s
• Can the Gamecocks turn last season’s momentum into a breakthrough year behind Sellers?
• SEC’s longest-tenured coach, Mark Stoops back to rebuilding at Kentucky
• It’s Manning’s season to shine: The Texas Longhorns are No. 1 behind prodigy QB
• No. 8 Alabama trying to reclaim spot atop college football in Kalen DeBoer’s 2nd season
• Cellar dwellers no more, Vanderbilt talking and targeting national title yes in football
• Auburn believes it’s ready to compete with SEC heavyweights in Year 3 under Hugh Freeze
• No. 18 Oklahoma looks to rebound with new offensive coordinator and quarterback
• No. 5 Georgia has high expectations in Smart’s 10th year with QB Stockton leading new-look offense
• Florida QB DJ Lagway takes another step toward returning from a strained left calf