The Ole Miss fan who went from anonymous fan to internet sensation in a matter of minutes is showing off the wild DMs which came rushing in right behind the fame.
Sara Smith caught viewers' attention during Ole Miss' dramatic 41-38 victory over Louisville on Sunday after ESPN cameras spotted her in the stands looking absolutely stressed as the game swung in Louisville's favor ... and Sara's newfound attention apparently brought a very different kind of pressure.
Sara posted a video to TikTok to respond to her viral moment and decided to give followers a peek at some of the messages landing in her inbox ... and let's just say, some admirers weren't wasting any time shooting their shot.
One Ole Miss fan is getting plenty of attention after ESPN cameras caught her looking absolutely terrified during the Rebels' wild season-opening win over Louisville.
The blonde fan was shown in the stands Sunday night ... right as Louisville was making things uncomfortable for Ole Miss in the eventual 41-38 thriller.
She was holding her phone above her head before putting her hands on her head as the Cardinals found the end zone, creating a pretty relatable reaction for anyone who's ever watched their team blow a lead.
Daejon Love, the man accused of posing as a 49ers player, was apparently trying to score points with a woman by offering up his thoughts on modern dating ... telling her he prefers to focus on one person at a time.
In the alleged audio message, obtained by TMZ, Love said he had gotten off dating apps because he didn’t want to juggle “hundreds of options” ... explaining he likes to give one woman his full attention.
You can hear Love claim he had been “training to be in a relationship” and say successful men should be able to provide for their partners ... adding, “Being successful as I am, I would never want my woman to work ever."
Alphonso Smith Jr. -- a former NFL player and standout cornerback at Wake Forest University -- has died ... TMZ Sports has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ Sports ... the former cornerback died by suicide on Wednesday at a housing community in Florida.
Alphonso's final Facebook post highlighted his unstable emotional state before his death.
In the post, Alphonso wrote, "Do not cry for me! I tried everything in my power to fight the demons behind the ones that someone put into ME! I did not want to be that WAY! I know I have disappointed so many folks. This is a DEMON in me! But not only me! It’s EVERYONE! I have HURT so many! I needed help & did not get it!"
A GoFundMe has been launched for Micah Jo Barnett’s family following the sudden death of the William Jewell College football player ... who tragically collapsed during a game shortly after scoring a touchdown.
As we reported ... Barnett, a junior running back at William Jewell College in Missouri, died Saturday after suffering a medical emergency during the team’s season opener against Fort Lewis College. The exact cause of death has not been disclosed.
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Now, Barnett’s loved ones are asking for help with the unexpected costs associated with his funeral and memorial services, with a current goal of $35K. The fundraiser describes Barnett as a "talented and kind young man" who was loved by his family, friends, teammates and community.
A Division II college football player died after suffering a medical emergency during his team's season opener Saturday ... just minutes after scoring a touchdown.
William Jewell College running back Micah Jo Barnett went down on the sideline during the Cardinals' game against Fort Lewis College in Liberty, Missouri.
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Emergency crews treated Barnett before rushing him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The University of Akron is running an unheard-of promotion -- they're going to allow one special season ticket holder a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to call plays in a real game -- and head coach Joe Moorhead is explaining how it'll all go down!
TMZ Sportstalked to Moorhead on Monday, who said the idea -- which rocked social media -- came straight from the athletic department ... who knocked on his door a few days ago with the wild proposal.
“I was busy, unironically enough, scripting some plays for fall camp practice and came to me with the idea of a promotion that would allow a raffle winner to be a part of our game planning process," Moorhead told us.
“And, you know, obviously I was a bit hesitant and skeptical, not having heard this before, but the more we talked about it, you know, we decided to give it a go.”
It looks like we're not going to get to see what happened when cops showed up to Kyle Shanahan's car crash ... because they're not releasing the body cam footage.
We submitted a public records request with the Palo Alto Police Department, which told us the video -- as well as the accident report -- are "exempt from disclosure" under the California Public Records Act.
A spokesperson for PAPD confirmed to TMZ ... "Nothing will be released related to this accident."
As you know, the 49ers head coach took the blame for his July 14 wreck, after a clerical error in the state database said the other driver was at fault.
Warde Manuel's days at the helm of the University of Michigan athletic department are numbered ... the AD is stepping down at the end of the year after a massive investigation into the Sherrone Moore scandal.
"Today, I am announcing that Warde Manuel has told me that he would like to step down," Michigan President Domenico Grasso announced, before thanking the longtime administrator.
"I have the deepest respect for Warde and his countless contributions to Michigan and have asked him to stay on until the end of the calendar year."
Looks like the Belichick family has more than football to worry about ... Bill Belichick's daughter-in-law is in hot water over an alleged court no-show tied to a North Carolina speeding case.
Jen Belichick -- who's married to Bill's son and UNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick -- was allegedly clocked driving 88 mph in a 70 mph zone during a May traffic stop in Brunswick County, according to the California Post. She was cited for misdemeanor speeding and ordered to appear in court last Friday ... but prosecutors say she never showed.
As a result, a judge responded by issuing an order for her arrest.
Tommy Tuberville says he has complete faith in President Donald Trump to handle the nuclear codes ... even as Trump threatens devastating military action against Iran.
Jacob caught up with the Alabama senator Monday on Capitol Hill, and TT made it crystal clear he isn't losing any sleep over Trump's rhetoric. In fact, he says he's fully behind it.
Check out the clip ... when Jacob asks whether Trump's threats could have dangerous consequences for the world, Tuberville doesn't back down one bit.
Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett could really do something "special" together ... so says NFL linebacker Kyle Van Noy, who tells TMZ Sports the retired defensive superstar has "plenty in the tank" if he chooses to come back to the L.A. Rams.
KVN and AD were both in the NFL Draft Class of 2014 and are both 35 years old ... and while the former is still active, the latter elected to hang up his helmet in 2024.
There have been talks that could change after the Rams acquired Garrett from the Cleveland Browns earlier this year ... and Van Noy thinks Donald is definitely capable of returning at an elite level.
Sherrone Moore's former mistress just hit the University of Michigan with a lawsuit ... claiming the school is refusing to hand over records related to the investigation that ultimately led to the coach's firing.
Paige Shiver filed the docs on Wednesday ... stating she has repeatedly requested the information Michigan has on her relationship with Moore when she served as his assistant, but the university keeps shutting them down.
Shiver claimed it is a violation of the Michigan Freedom of Information Act ... and now she's seeking a court order to obtain the records.
Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Mekhi Nelson was arrested in Florida after an alleged altercation with his pregnant girlfriend ... TMZ Sports has learned.
The redshirt sophomore was taken into custody around noon at the Blue Flamingo Resort Key West and transported to a nearby jail and booked for misdemeanor battery.
According to the police report, officers responded to a call for a disturbance at 11:39 AM. Once they got to Nelson's room, cops say he answered the door and stated he was in an argument with the mother of his children.
In the docs, Nelson claimed the two were bickering over how another man -- who also fathered a child with his girlfriend -- was speaking to her ... and told cops he had anger problems that "seemed to flare up" when he addressed how the other guy was acting.
Travis Kelce's absence from Taylor Swift's whirlwind week had fans asking questions ... but the star tight end had a pretty good excuse ... pro football.
While Taylor was making headlines from Hollywood to Madison Square Garden, Travis has been in Kansas City taking part in the Chiefs' organized team activities and mandatory minicamp in advance of the upcoming NFL season.
Travis' NFL commitments explain why he was nowhere to be found at the "Toy Story 5" premiere earlier this week -- where Taylor made waves by getting a VHS copy of the original film signed by Tom Hanks -- and why he wasn't sitting courtside with her Wednesday night as she watched the Knicks pull off their historic NBA Finals comeback.
Nick Saban is comparing the state of college sports to a Ferrari heading for the Grand Canyon at 150 miles per hour ... and he's begging Congress to step in and pump the brakes before it crashes.
The coaching legend spoke at a Senate hearing in support of the "Protect College Sports Act of 2026" on Wednesday ... and in his 11-minute opening statement, he said he loves how players can now profit off their name, image and likeness -- but hates how it has become "pay for play."
In his testimony, Saban brought up the real issues in college sports now that players get paid ... saying it's all about money instead of development, and competition has resorted to who has the biggest wallet, which he thinks is a race to the bottom.
