Ryan Van Dever

Ryan Van Dever

I am a freelance sports journalist. My primary beat is covering NFL, NBA, MLB, College Basketball, and College Football. I write in-depth features on athletes and coaches, as well as game previews and post-game analysis.

Michigan and Ohio State players got into a shoving match in the 2022 game.

Ohio State Football: 3 reasons why the Buckeyes will beat Michigan

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Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs the ball as LSU Tigers take on the the Army Black Knights in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, October. 21, 2023.

SEC Football Power Rankings, Week 10: Can LSU break the Tide?

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TUCSON, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 30: Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Washington Huskies throws a pass during the second half of the NCAAF game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Washington football: 3 bold predictions in marquee matchup vs. No. 8 Oregon

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Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) heads to the locker room after a NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Georgia won 51-13.

SEC Football Power Rankings Week 7: Can anyone catch up to Georgia or Alabama?

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Oct 7, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton (2) reacts with teammates after running for a touchdown past Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Zion Childress (11) during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia football: 3 takeaways from blowout win over No. 20 Kentucky

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Sep 30, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Chase Ketterer (27), wide receiver Tobias Merriweather (5),quarterback Sam Hartman (10), and offensive lineman Joe Alt (76) walk out before the first half of the game against Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame football: 3 bold predictions vs. Louisville in Week 6

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Sep 30, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders walks off the field before the game against the USC Trojans at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Chet Strange-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado football: 3 bold predictions vs. Arizona State in Week 6

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Sep 23, 2023; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Members of the Kansas State Wildcats defense celebrate a stop in the third quarter against the UCF Knights at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas State Football: 3 bold predictions vs. Big 12 rival Oklahoma State in Week 6

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 30: Xavier Worthy #1 of the Texas Longhorns gives a stiff arm to Cobee Bryant #2 of the Kansas Jayhawks in the third quarter at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

3 reasons the Texas Longhorns will win the Red River Rivalry

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Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel (8) celebrates scoring a touchdown with Oklahoma’s Troy Everett (52) in the first quarter during an NCAA football game between University of Oklahoma (OU) and Iowa State at the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.

Oklahoma football: 3 takeaways from Sooners dominating win over Iowa State

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Sep 23, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Sam Hartman (10) celebrates after throwing a fourth quarter touchdown pass against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame football: 3 reasons the Fighting Irish will beat No. 17 Duke

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Sep 23, 2023; Waco, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns running back Jonathon Brooks (24) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown run against the Baylor Bears during the first half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports

Texas Longhorns: 3 bold predictions vs. Kansas in Week 5

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Sep 16, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman leads his players onto the field for the game against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame Football: 3 bold predictions vs. Duke

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Sep 23, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks wide receiver Luke Grimm (11) celebrates with running back Devin Neal (4) after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Brigham Young Cougars at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas Football: 3 takeaways from rollover win over BYU

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Kansas State football: 3 bold predictions vs. UCF in Week 4

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