Former Illinois star linebackers Dana Howard, left, and Kevin Hardy attended Saturday’s ... the annual honor given to the nation's top linebacker — college and high school— was handed ...

Since 1985, the Butkus Award has signified the nation’s top linebacker. This year, the award ceremony returned to Champaign, the place of the Butkus name became legend. The chance to host this year’s ...

This time. Eventually, linebacker Kevin Hardy and defensive end Simeon Rice will get picked. Rice's college numbers — he left as the Big Ten's career sacks leader — are good enough that he ...

Season result: Loss in AFC Championship Game Draft pick: No. 2, Kevin Hardy In just its second year as a franchise, Jacksonville made a surprise run to the NFL's final four. The Jaguars' top pick, ...

Luke Fickell will now have to replace one of his top recruiting staff members as a critical offseason continues for the ...

The portal class is highlighted by edge Damon Wilson II (Georgia), wide receiver Kevin ... linebacker Josiah Trotter (West Virginia), edge Nathan Johnson (Appalachian State) and running back Ahmad ...

On Thursday, the 2025 On300 (On3’s individual player rankings) updated for the final time. The update was kind to the South ...

Fresh off a win over Iowa in the Music City Bowl and a second straight double-digit win season, the hype around Missouri football is at a fever pitch. Eli Drinkwitz and his staff have parlayed that ...