Sam Khan Jr. is a senior writer for The Athletic, specializing in college football and recruiting primarily in Texas. With extensive experience covering college sports at ESPN.com and the Houston Chronicle, he focuses on competitive sports, sports business, and both individual and team sports. Sam's work has also been featured in The New York Times.
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Sam Khan Jr. primarily covers college football with a focus on events and developments within the sport. He seems to be highly interested in stories related to specific teams, their performances, key players, and transfers. Given his strong emphasis on event coverage within college football, he is likely responsive to pitches that offer insights into ongoing games or upcoming events.
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By: Sam Khan Jr.
Twelve of the top 15 players on the list will play in the SEC next season, including three who signed with Kentucky.
By: Sam Khan Jr.
In five seasons at LSU, Nussmeier started 23 games, completed 64 percent of his passes for 7,699 yards, 52 touchdowns and 24 interceptions.
By: Sam Khan Jr.
Seven of the top 20 D-line transfers are headed to the SEC, six to the Big 12, four to the Big Ten, two to Notre Dame and one to the ACC.
By: Sam Khan Jr., Manny Navarro, Antonio Morales
USC's under-the-radar freshman, Cal's roster makeover under Tosh Lupoi, Kentucky's talent infusion. Texas Tech's QB predicament.
By: Sam Khan Jr.
Seven of the top 15 linebacker transfers will play in the SEC in 2026, with five in the Big 12 and three in the Big Ten.
By: Sam Khan Jr.
Seven of the top 20 defensive back transfers, including the top four, will play in the Big Ten in 2026.
By: Sam Khan Jr.
Why was Kenny Minchey the choice at quarterback? How competitive is Kentucky's roster budget? Why was UK the right job?
By: Sam Khan Jr.
Sarkisian lamented what he believes is a lack of enforcement of the cap. "There is no cap," he said.
By: Sam Khan Jr.
"Ole Miss is a fine institution, they've got the great degrees, all the things there," the Texas coach said.
By: Sam Khan Jr.
Former Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman, who will be Arch Manning's No. 1 target at Texas, headlines the list of top transfers.
