Nicholas Rome

Nicholas Rome

Joined: Jun 2, 2025

Nicholas Rome is a Sports Columnist covering College Football nationally for Saturday Blitz. Previously, he covered the LSU Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide for FanSided.

Notre Dame safety JaDon Blair during a Notre Dame football spring practice at Irish Athletic Center on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in South Bend.

This Notre Dame freshman is earning the ‘Unicorn’ label early

July 30, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Quarterback Keelon Russell throws during the first practice session of the preseason for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

The Alabama quarterback battle gives the Crimson Tide a unique advantage

Minnesota v Virginia Tech - Duke's Mayo Bowl

The Minnesota Golden Gophers may have the next Travis Hunter on their hands

Sep 14, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly reacts during the fourth quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Brian Kelly’s recruiting tear is catching the eye of the Tigers' top flip target

Florida State v Duke

Florida State slammed by DJ Uiagalelei’s father over disaster 2024 season

LSU v Florida

LSU flips the script on Oregon for elite Defensive Line recruit in stunning finish

Tulane v Florida - Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl

DJ Lagway silences injury concerns with one jaw-dropping throw

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets v Georgia Bulldogs

Kirby Smart keeps key 4-star In-State recruit away from Georgia Tech

Aug 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Max Johnson (14) runs the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

North Carolina QB Max Johnson shares shocking details from post-injury journey

Joe Flacco throws as Shedeur Sanders looks on during Browns training camp July 25, 2025, in Berea, Ohio.

Cleveland Browns fans aren't buying the latest piece of Shedeur Sanders drama

Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops greets the crowd at the team's Catwalk before the Vanderbilt game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 in Lexington, Ky. Behind him is associate head coach VInce Marrow.

Despite the breakup, Mark Stoops and Vince Marrow aren’t done sharing a chapter

Michigan Maize vs Blue Spring Game

Former Michigan star declares Bryce Underwood a better thrower than 4 first round picks

Jan 10, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs against Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jordan Hancock (7) and safety Caleb Downs (2) during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Arch Manning has "super wheels": DeAndre Moore raves about Texas QB's speed

July 30, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Quarterback Ty Simpson throws during the first practice session of the preseason for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Ryan Grubb raises eyebrows with ominous comments on Alabama Quarterback battle

Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham yells to his defensive linemen as they run a drill during the first day of fall practice in Tempe, Ariz. on July 30, 2025.

Kenny Dillingham’s fiery rant has future star Head Coach written all over it

Ohio State Buckeyes cornerbacks Bryce West (12) and Devin Sanchez (4) complete a drill during spring football practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus on March 17, 2025.

Massive buzz is already building around Ohio State's 5-Star freshman phenom