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feature October 26, 20240

UCF Falls Short at Home vs. BYU

Follow Orlando- The UCF Knights unfortunately fell short in their quest for an upset victory at home against the Big 12 conference-leading Brigham Young Cougars this past Saturday, with a final score of 37-24. Despite their best efforts and a strong performance throughout the game, the Knights were unable to secure the win they were hoping for in front of their home crowd. The team displayed resilience and determination, but ultimately, it was not enough to overcome their formidable opponents.Starting quarterback Jaccuri Brown, the Miami transfer, was ineffective in his first start, throwing two interceptions before he was benched for former Football Hotbed National Middle School Invitational Showcase finalist, Dylan Rizk. The freshman quarterback came in during the fourth quarter and went 6 for 10 for 102 yards passing and tossed a touchdown. RJ Harvey rushed for 127 yards on 16 carries but it wasn’t enough for the Knights to overcome BYU’s offense led by quarterback Jake Retzlaff was too much for the Knights. Retzlaff finished the game 16 for 24 with 228 yards passing and two touchdowns and added 38 yards on the ground and a score. Next up, UCF hosts Arizona at home. The Bearcats lost to West Virginia 31-26 earlier today. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */

College Football FBS October 26, 20240

Gameday Central: Miami Tops Florida State 36-14

Follow Miami Gardens, FL – Today’s highly anticipated match up between the University of Miami (7-0) and Florida State (1-6) marks the annual installment in one of the greatest and most storied rivalries in all of college football. This fierce competition not only showcases the exceptional talent and skills of both teams but also ignites the passion and loyalty of their dedicated fanbases. Every year, fans eagerly await this showdown, as it often has significant implications for bragging rights and standings within the conference. Miami on a moderately slow offensive night for the Hurricanes, tops FSU 36-14 behind a big rushing night for Damien Martinez. He rushed for 148 yards on 15 carries, scoring twice. Cam Ward caught a touchdown pass from Elijah Arroyo and the Hurricanes added three field goals by Andres Borregales. Next up, the Hurricanes host Duke and former Hurricanes head coach, Manny Diaz. Damien Martinez, 148 yards rushing and 2 TDs Preview the game with our podcast: real ones canes

Florida High School Football October 26, 20240

JV Championship Series: Homestead Outlasts North Miami 26-22

Follow Miami Gardens, FL- The Homestead Broncos Junior Varsity Team earned a birth in the inaugural Football Hotbed JV Championship Series Final this week outlasting the North Miami Pioneers 26-22. It was a thrilling match that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. The Broncos showcased their resilience and teamwork, coming from behind to secure the victory. The game was marked by impressive plays, with standout performances from both teams. The game’s overall MVP was 2027 quarterback Jahmir McCall of Homestead High. The Broncos’ quarterback delivered a stellar performance, throwing two touchdown passes and maintaining composure under pressure. Freshman running back Jermaine Green caught the first touchdown reception out of the backfield and the go-ahead touchdown was secured by 2028 wide receiver Gemani Smith. Meanwhile, the defense held strong during critical moments, thwarting the Pioneers’ advances with key tackles and interceptions. The game sealing pass deflection was made by 2028 defensive back Leone Leonidas. The Pioneers played an excellent game, especially offensively led by their sophomore quarterback, Chammbrayy Campbell. He hooked up with North Miami 2027 wide out Michael Cabre to open the game’s scoring. The post-corner pass was perfect and Cabre made a great adjustment to the ball for the touchdown reception. Overall, the Pioneers couldn’t overcome playing sloppy toward the end of the game as turnovers and penalties killed drives. They turned the ball over with a fumble into the endzone and had an interception on the 1-yard line on drives that would have probably ended up as scores. On the final drive of the game, the Pioneers were thwarted by the Homestead defense that had bended but not broken all game. As the Broncos celebrated their hard-fought win, they set their sights on the upcoming final, determined to bring home the championship trophy. The team’s coaches praised the players’ dedication and spirit, acknowledging their hard work and commitment throughout the season. Fans and community members eagerly anticipate the final match, ready to support their team with unwavering enthusiasm.The historic Football Hotbed event for Junior Varsity teams is full-sanctioned by the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) who is enthusiastic about the events promise in years to come. Homestead will play Miami Central in the championship held this coming week. Jahmir McCall with the Portal 305 and Olin Cushion, III JV Championship Series Highlights: Check out this amazing pass and catch from @NMPioneer_FB junior varsity standouts 2027 QB CHAMMBRAYY CAMPBELL to WR MICHAEL CABRE #hotbedworld vid by @ChrisFodde @FHSAA pic.twitter.com/aFXfa8zLf6— Football Hotbed (@FootballHotbed) October 26, 2024 Photos: JV Championship Series @HSHBroncos and @NMPioneer_FB made history. #hotbedworld https://t.co/VWfp1x7Npw— Football Hotbed (@FootballHotbed) October 26, 2024 Arties Knight, head JV Football Coach, Homestead High

feature October 15, 20240

Middle School All-American Game-Submit Nomination

Follow The Football Hotbed Middle School All-American Game The Football Hotbed Middle School All-American game is the nation’s longest running all-star game for middle school athletes aiming to play beyond high school and compete for division one college football scholarships. The purpose of the event is to pit the talented interested members of the current 6th, 7th and 8th grade classes together on one field and produce three-grade level games that push each participant to play at their best. Because of the game’s location, South Florida, an area that is truly a ‘hotbed’ of football talent nation-wide, the game is guaranteed to have the most talent of any game around. With the local talent combined with talent from as far away as the west coast annually, Football Hotbed has produced a national platform that is approaching 200 division one participants who are alums of the event, or as we like to call them, members of our bloodline. To nominate an athlete to participate in this event, please click on the link below. Be sure to include all the information about the athlete including a link to film or social media tags that will display clips of their talents on the field. Include references like your team’s head coach and any other information we can use to qualify you for this unique experience. We’ll get back to you within 72 hours if you are selected. The QB and RB positions are the most selective as we only take four for each grade level game. For more information and to contact us simply email us at info[at]footballhotbed.com or call us at 888-879-3396. To reach our VP of scouting, call him direct at 305-975-5884. It’s a Hotbed World! click below to nominate your athlete Submit Player Nomination Your official invitation to join our platform from our VP of Scouting Learn about what practices are like leading up to our game...intense! where are past participants playing now?

Brandon Odoi College Football September 27, 20240

Game Day Central: Miami hosts Virginia Tech

Follow Miami Gardens, FL– The Miami Hurricanes (4-0) open Atlantic Coast Conference play tonight hosting the Virginia Tech Hookies (2-2) at Hard Rock Stadium. The Hurricanes look to extend their winning streak and notch their first win in a conference they hope to win. They enter the game ranked No. 7 in the country with wins over Florida, FAMU, Ball State and USF. Virginia Tech enters the game at .500 on the season, with wins over Marshall and at Old Dominion and close losses to Vanderbilt and Rutgers. MIAMI WINS: Isiah Horton saves the day! He enters the game as a DB and keeps Miami perfect breaking up a hail Mary pass. 38-34 as time expires over Va. Tech #Canes pic.twitter.com/HvD7rXteGG— Brandon Odoi (@Brandon_Odoi) September 28, 2024

feature September 25, 20240

Football Hotbed’s Freshman All-American Game Boast ‘Big Name’ Alumni

Follow The Football Hotbed Freshman All-American Game or National High School Freshman Showcase is the most prestigious all-star showcase in the country. Since its inception, the game has produced the most high profile alumni and has nearly a 50-50 Division I ratio for the game’s past participants. Game alumni Initial freshman class of 2020 Rashod Torrence– University of Florida (Los Angeles Rams, free agent) Freshman class of 2021 In this class, 15 participants were able to garner Division I scholarships. J.J. McCarthy became a first-round pick for the Minnesota Vikings (No. 10) after winning a national championship in at the University of Michigan as the starting QB. Game was played in January of 2018. The MVPs were Kye Robichaux (Boston College) and Demarko Williams (Western Kentucky/Ole Miss). Here’s a game recap: CLICK HERE. QBCorbin LafranceKennesaw, GARobert MorrisQBColt MinsonVirginia Beach, VAFurmanQBJ.J. McCarthyLagrmund Park, ILMichiganRBJofranstar GrahamMartinez, GAArmyRBKye RobichauxEllerslie, GABoston College/WKUATHDai’Sean StevensFort Worth, TXFAU/Bama StateWRCaleb OsburnRockledge, FLSamfordSLOTMekhi MewsGrayson, GAHouston/UGAK/PCarter DavisPlantation, FLFAUDEJacob PsykSugar Land, TXHarvardLBCarlos EstronzaNW Palm Bay, FLWingateLBHarrison AllenCartersville, GACornellDBDemarko WilliamsAtlanta, GAWKU/Ole MissDBKenyan HunterSpringfield, GAMercerSAFDavis MallingerViera, FLNevada/West Virginia Freshman class of 2022

feature September 11, 20240

Drip Watch: Miami Palmetto Sport New Helmets vs. Southridge

feature August 31, 20240

Miami Hurricanes at Florida Gators: Gameday Central

Follow Gainesville, FL- Football is back! And that’s a very good thing. Excited to be on an SEC campus to take in some nationally-televised college football in the first full weekend of action for this beloved sport. The Miami Hurricanes visit the Florida Gators today and the significance of this game’s outcome is buried in the foundation of what both storied programs have established over generations.Each looks to return to prominence. The Gators have had the most recent national success, its most recent national championship coming in 2008, which was proceeded just a few years earlier by a national championship in 2006, they own three titles overall. Miami’s last of their five national championships came in 2001. Both head coaches, Miami’s Mario Cristobol and especially Florida’s Billy Napier have a significant amount of pressure coming into this season for similar reasons. Program expectations are to compete for national titles and conference championships. There’s been little of that on both sides lately. However, today can be the catalyst for a big move in that direction. What's at stake? Bragging rights! Need anything else be said? Both programs need a win in order to gain traction in-state with recruiting, prestige and all the normal reasons you want to beat an opponent that looks like you. Miami would look great beating an SEC team in week 1, it hasn’t happened lately. Florida has to win the game based on the most difficult schedule in the country. Miami isn’t the only tough team they get at home. If they should lose, where do wins come from? Home slates with Texas A&M, Kentucky, and LSU and Ole Miss in back-to-back weeks don’t seem fair. Conversely, the Hurricanes have spared no expense in off-season talent acquisition to upgrade their roster. Does that faucet stay on if the Hurricanes don’t win big this season? Would see necessary to start impressing donors out of the gate. TE Cam McCormick, one of the most tenured NCAA football player with the TD reception for Miami. #Canes strike first from inside 10 to score. XP is good, 7-0 Miami 6:48 left in Q1 11 plays, 84 yards, 5+ mins off clock. #hotbedworld @footballhotbed— Brandon Odoi (@Brandon_Odoi) August 31, 2024 cam ward is a difference maker for miami Have a difference maker at quarterback is a luxury the University of Miami hasn’t enjoyed in quite some time. Cam Ward is just that, a difference maker. He’s poised, deliberate, competitive and athletic. He makes more plays for Miami than anyone at the position in a generation. Florida isn’t a bad team. Miami’s just a good team. Or so it appears after just a few short quarters into the season.

feature August 28, 20240

The Portal South Florida Top 10

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feature June 18, 20240

Recap: 10th Annual National Middle School Invitational Showcase

Follow Coral Gables, FL— The 10th Annual National Middle School Invitational Showcase presented by Football Hotbed was an amazing display of talent that led to four players being offered by the University of Miami football staff via Football Hotbed. The two-day event held each summer at a college or university in division one NCAA football features invited athletes across the United States all looking to compete at a high level and test their mettle against some of the top talents in their high school graduating classes. The 2024 event marked the fourth time the event had been held at the University of Miami. Last year, the event was held at the University of Arizona where future five-star tight end Judah Lancaster took home MVP honors overall. The year prior two years, the event was held at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA.This year’s 10th Annual event featured the classes of 2028 (rising freshman), 2029 and 2030 and quarterbacks in the class of 2031. Football Hotbed has an annual Middle School All-American during the first weekend of each year and allows 5th grade quarterbacks to compete in the middle school showcase to ensure that an elite-level talent is always taking snaps in the game, one who had previously proven their worth on the Middle School Showcase platform.About 120 athletes from 15 states participated in the event on June 13th and 14th. Day one was hosted by the University of Miami in their indoor facility, while day two was at the Betty T. Ferguson Center Complex in Miami Gardens. That’s just across the street from the Miami Dolphins practice facility and Hard Rock Stadium where both the Dolphins and Hurricanes both play their home games.Here are the final results: Final @Future4QB class of 2031 rankings. Congratulations to all the finalist and all QBs on a great showcase. #hotbedworld https://t.co/i8z52ylbYg— Football Hotbed (@FootballHotbed) June 18, 2024 Final @Future4QB class of 2030 rankings. Congratulations to all the finalist and all QBs on a great showcase. #hotbedworld https://t.co/JoGvr6nCNW— Football Hotbed (@FootballHotbed) June 18, 2024 Final @Future4QB class of 2029 rankings. Congratulations to all the finalist and all QBs on a great showcase. #hotbedworld https://t.co/JGYDbt0VbA— Football Hotbed (@FootballHotbed) June 18, 2024 Final @Future4QB class of 2028 Rankings. Congratulations to all the finalist and all QBs on a great showcase. #hotbedworld https://t.co/p3QDySt1iB— Football Hotbed (@FootballHotbed) June 18, 2024 Results for the Class of 2028- Rising 9th Graders 2028 Future 4 2028 National Lineman Challenge Winners 2028 Skill Winners 2029 Award Winners- Rising 8th Graders 2029 Future 4 2029 SKill awards 2029 Lineman Award Winner 2030 Award Winners- Rising 7th Graders 2030 Future 4 2030 Skill award winners 2030 Lineman Challenge winner 2031 Award Winners- Rising 6th Graders 2031 Future 4 finalist Last NameFirst NamePosClass40 Yard Dash5-10-5 ShuttleVertical JumpBroad Jump O’NeilJeffery WR 20284.734.6131.38’6″JohnsonJakari ATH 20284.794.2230.28’10”ColemanChristopherWR20294.824.62319’1″GrimesT. ATH 20284.864.7525.97’10”St GermainKeenanRB, CB20304.924.9223.56’11”BermanAydenRB, LB20294.934.2932.88’1″Bell-PointerKaneWR20284.934.4528.38’2″Crifasi IVJackWR20284.944.4309’3″MorrisEliWR20284.954.7527.37’6″BrownJamaiWR, DB20304.964.9523.76’5″TookesPrestonWR20284.975.0427.37’8″JonesAntwainWR20284.994.5928.4 GeorgeRussellWR20284.994.7922.37’6″DuncanWillWR20295.034.5727.18’0″PauliotMasonRB, TE, LB20285.074.727.27’10”WarrenJakeOL/DL20285.084.4926.27’3″LefevreMatthewRB, LB20285.084.8626.87’4″GodboltTravisLB20295.084.7524.57’6″WilsonLukeWR, DB20285.094.4626.37’5″WisemanIziahRB, WR, LB20285.114.725.78’2″Dowell JrDionWR20305.134.65266’7″LaughlinAntwan 5.155.0523.77’5″WatsonKamariDL20295.164.7926.27’5″ChanceChanavis 5.184.8925.5 BigelowBryceRB, WR, LB, DB20295.224.5619.77’0″HillTylinRB20295.234.6920.96’8″Pointer JrNicholasWR20295.264.4723.97’2″WigginsJDRB20295.264.830.57’4″DobsonMeshiOL/DL20285.275.2421.17’6″CisnerosDiegoWR20285.294.721.46’2″Jones jrDavidWR20285.314.75267’8″SchlaupitzRogerTE20285.334.524.57’5″FinlawRJWR20305.334.9520.27’0″SullivanDawseyQB20295.354.8325.8 LittleDariusOL/DL20295.365.4719.65’5″KeskinerJordanWR20295.44.9723.96’10”PearsonPedroWR, LB20295.414.9125.47’3″LimehouseMicahRB, WR, CB, DB20305.41523.76’5″BlevinsKorbynLB20285.55.0921.56’3″Alves De LimaSebastiano 5.544.6122.86’8″KinzieEvanWR20295.594.7520.77’1″GonzalesRonChristopherOL/DL20285.625.0919.56’9″McGrayHenryTE20285.635.0520.26’3″BlairShawnOL20285.645.3617.96’10”LimehouseJavionWR, CB20295.675.0620.76’9″StocksdaleJacksonTE, LB20295.724.8925.37’3″SimmonsLa’KayvianOL/DL20295.735.4116.17’1″RoyJulienWR20305.764.9218.66’8″RamdeenTamara MoodieDB20285.795.33197’0″VargasWilsonOL20295.815.3917.46’1″WilliamsRoshardOL20285.845.1319.46’8″FillerHarrisonWR, DB20295.895.1317.96’5″LombardiCaiderinOL20285.915.6415.35’8″Crattic IIIEddieDL20285.925.4215.36’3″RiveraMichaelRB, WR, CB20305.93521.46’4″PettisJosiahWR, DB20305.955.5816.85’7″BorchardtCharlieOL/DL20305.974.817.46’4″DerenchesLukeWR, CB, DB20315.99519.86’2″JulianVincentRB, WR, DB20306.025.3219.36’0″ValleAndrewsOL, DL, DE20286.035.58165’11”SalazarJacobWR20296.135.0916.75’11”SaylorLionelDL20306.25.5513.64’9″PerkinsJavianDL20306.215.5713.65’7″Rose-AldersonTJOL, DE20306.35.5315.54’8″WeimerRyanCenter, DE20296.345.3615.35’7″JonesEmariOL, DL20296.415.97145’5″EndericaLucianoCenter20296.566.4313.54’11”HarrilalShaneOL20286.575.8915.85’4″EndericaLeandroOL20296.635.79135’5″MooreLachlan 20306.695.59115’3″NelsonJahsonOL20286.696.9114.65’2″ForresterSladeOL20296.716.0514.84’11”NolteColtonOL, Center, DL20306.726.1311.24’7″HorowitzJoshuaOL20306.785.9412.84’9″Jean-BaptisteBrodyOL, DL20306.966.5112.74’10”StaffordMacenOL20306.996.211.95’3″MooreCarsonDL20287.336.3312.34’11” QB ShuttleBroadPower Toss402028 JadenQuenga4.648.7185JJChapman4.957.1185.16BrycePuckett4.838.2125.22RyanBrowning4.758.1215.28RyanRizzuti4.828.8184.94MatthewGuevara4.886.11185.43PeytonGrigsby4.658.6245.12029 5:10:05BroadPower Toss40LoganHart4.467.9155.19DonovanPorter4.966.7155.9JacobLau4.817185.22JaydenGuzman5.266.6185.97KOBETOWNS4.958.8215.13AlfonsoLlanes5.145.8155.97GrahamKropp5.076.9156.25DevinJones5.256.6155.91NolanDownes4.838.2215.41RileyCollins5.066.8156.1DawseySullivan4.757.3185.25CoreyTaylor Jr4.917.5185.41RonnieAnderson4.837.3155.34DannyLee5.336126.25MaksimSteuber5.036.1185.79WalkerMottley4.757.5155.5NickSteeves5.256.5126.06DylanCosta4.698.7184.97DeangeloPlese5.026.9125.972030 5:10:05BroadPower Toss40CurtisDupont Jr4.827.11125.43HoldenBoehm5.455.11126.32KaydenAntonopoulos5.017.7185.57JohnStunson5.476.8126JordanJenkins5.127.11125.66LukeMcLeod5.326.8125.97JamesEwing5.255.1196.56LukeLekites5.017125.56DevinPerkins5.217.7125.59RomanGreen4.916.1155.53RykerPlaster5.226.5146.132031 5:10:05BroadPower Toss40LiamPalmer5.346126.09JaceVorlicky5.016.7155.79BrooksScarbro5.345.5125.9KaydenPouncey4.965.1125.9EliComeau5.227155.56ParkerBell5.657.1126.69ChristianAskew6.095.8186.53NathanSliacky5.027.3155.91MilesVonHerbulis5.476.1186.56