Handlogten’s Ole Miss Commitment Hinges on NCAA Eligibility Battle
Micah Handlogten, a 7‑foot‑1 center from North Carolina, has pledged to Ole Miss but faces a uncertain path due to NCAA transfer rules and potential litigation.
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Micah Handlogten, a 7‑foot‑1 center from North Carolina, has pledged to Ole Miss but faces a uncertain path due to NCAA transfer rules and potential litigation.
A recent court ruling restores a fifth year of eligibility for several 2022 high school graduates, allowing Jackson State to bring back experienced starters and top receiver Nate Rembert as the team opens its season against Tennessee State.
The Clarion Ledger’s annual Dandy Dozen list spotlights Mississippi’s most coveted high school football talent for the Class of 2027, highlighting standout performances, college commitments and championship contributions.
The Clarion Ledger highlights the standout kickers, punters and snapper from the 2025 season, detailing their performance metrics and what to expect as the 2026 campaign approaches.
Clemson's latest recruiting win brings a top Georgia quarterback into the 2028 class, adding depth to a class already ranked among the nation's best.
Lance Tolbert, a former Ole Miss pitcher and longtime radio producer for SuperTalk Mississippi, passed away on July 27. His career spanned collegiate athletics, financial services, and influential broadcasting in the state.

The University of Mississippi is exploring court action to enforce buyout clauses for two former Rebels who transferred to LSU, while simultaneously advancing a major stadium sponsorship and entertainment district project.

Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter is evaluating lawsuits against former players Princewill Umanmielen and Devin Harper, who transferred to LSU and owe the university significant buyout amounts. The potential legal move reflects a broader trend of collegiate programs seeking to enforce revenue‑sharing contracts in the evolving transfer market.

The University of Mississippi is weighing a lawsuit against LSU and two former players, Princewill Umanmielen and Devin Harper, after they left for Baton Rouge following coach Lane Kiffin’s move. The disputed buyout amounts could total close to $1 million, money that might be redirected to name, image and likeness deals and future recruiting classes.
The University of Mississippi is exploring a lawsuit against LSU and two former players who left for Baton Rouge after coach Lane Kiffin’s departure, a move that could unlock close to a million dollars for athlete compensation.
A preview of the defensive backs who are drawing major college interest as the 2026 season approaches.
Caleb Koskie, a standout sophomore from Indiana, will join the University of Mississippi baseball squad, bringing a strong batting average and flawless fielding to a unit reshaped by recent departures.

LSU’s new era under Lane Kiffin will be scrutinized at Tampa’s SEC media days, where questions about roster depth, preseason rankings and a looming clash with Ole Miss will dominate the conversation.
The Clarion Ledger's latest rankings spotlight the leading linebackers set to anchor defenses across Mississippi's top high school football programs.
With 49 newcomers and a defense that finished among the nation’s best, Jackson State aims to defend its SWAC East title and contend deep into the postseason.

A Mississippi prodigy turns humble beginnings into a multimillion‑dollar contract with the Baltimore Orioles, earning accolades and a bright future.
The 2026 Mississippi high school football season will open with MAIS games on August 14, followed by MHSAA matchups on August 28. The Clarion Ledger has assembled a list of 40 questions that frame the narrative for every program across the state, from traditional powerhouses to emerging contenders.
Pete Golding's visible changes and strategic hires signal a focused effort to sharpen Ole Miss's program as it pursues a CFP breakthrough.
A look at the elite defensive linemen returning for the 2026 Mississippi high school football season, their statistics and college interest.
An in‑depth look at Jackson State University's 2026 football schedule, highlighting pivotal games, coaching changes, and the talent poised to drive the Tigers back to the SWAC Championship.
The Baltimore Orioles used the 110th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft to bring Jackson Prep’s Kevin Roberts Jr. into the organization, continuing a recent pipeline of Mississippi talent to the big leagues.
The Baltimore Orioles selected Eric Booth Jr. with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, a decision that pits the Mississippi standout against a promising college career at Vanderbilt.
The 2026 MLB Draft begins July 11 in Philadelphia, spotlighting Mississippi State’s ace third baseman Ace Reese and several other Bulldogs prospects who are expected to be selected across the early rounds.
Ole Miss is set to have multiple players drafted in the 2026 MLB Draft, highlighted by pitchers Cade Townsend and Taylor Rabe projected for early rounds, with additional prospects and a schedule that spans two days.