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Fred King provided an explanation for why he joined the Murray State Racers for the 2025-26 college basketball season. King is going through his senior campaign with the Racers. He spent the first three years of his collegiate career with the Creighton Blue Jays. The center played in 103 games, starting four times, while averaging 2.9 points and seven minutes per game. He even served as the backup to Ryan Kalkbrenner, who went on to reach the NBA as he now plays for the Charlotte Hornets. King recently went on an interview with Andy Katz. The college basketball insider asked him about why his transition to Murray State has gone smooth, which the center made a direct reference to Kalkbrenner. “Why such a seamless transition after transferring to Murray State?” Katz asked. “Because I’ve been in big moments where I played against a great player and great role model, so it has built me to be ready for my time down here at Murray State,” King answered. @TheAndyKatz asked @RacersHoops Fred King — “Why such a seamless transition after transferring to Murray State?” pic.twitter.com/aiSDruBhds — Missouri Valley Conference (@MVCsports) January 20, 2026 What’s next for Fred King, Murray State Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images It’s clear that Fred King learned a lot from his former star teammate at Creighton. Thanks to those experiences, he has transformed into a double-double threat for Murray State. King is enjoying the best season of his collegiate career to date. Throughout 18 appearances, he is averaging 12.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.1 blocks, and one assist per game. He is shooting 63.2% from the field and 60% from the free-throw line, having racked up five double-doubles and counting. Murray State has a 16-3 overall record this season, including an 8-0 start in MVC Play. They control the top spot of the league standings, being above the Belmont Bruins and Bradley Braves. Rolling with 12 consecutive wins, the Racers will look forward to their next matchup. They are on the road when they face the Drake Bulldogs on Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. ET. The post Murray State center Fred King breaks down seamless transition to Racers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The star running back Mark Fletcher Jr. delivered one of the defining moments of the College Football Playoff national championship, even as the Miami Hurricanes ultimately came up short against an unbeaten Indiana Hoosiers. After being completely shut out in the first half, the Hurricanes desperately needed a spark early in the third quarter. They received that break from their star running back. On a simple handoff near midfield, Fletcher spotted a crease, trusted it, and exploded through the Indiana defense. Fifty-seven yards later, he was in the end zone, trimming Indiana’s lead to 10-7 and reigniting Hard Rock Stadium. That single run carried historic weight. “478 yards and counting. With his 57-yard TD, Mark Fletcher Jr. passed Ezekiel Elliott for the most career rushing yards in College Football Playoff history.” ESPN Insights noted on X, formerly Twitter. 478 yards and counting With his 57-yard TD, Mark Fletcher Jr. passed Ezekiel Elliott for the most career rushing yards in College Football Playoff history pic.twitter.com/1ooP9uoplK — ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) January 20, 2026 Elliott’s feat had stood since his dominant 2014 postseason run when he recorded 476 CFP rushing yards, making Fletcher’s achievement all the more vital on the sport’s biggest stage. The moment was especially meaningful for Fletcher, a Fort Lauderdale native playing close to home in the national title game. Throughout the postseason, he had spoken about the emotional pull of representing Miami in front of family while honoring the memory of his late father. His touchdown was not flashy or deceptive; it was a downhill, physical run that reflected Miami’s identity. Entering the championship, Fletcher had already piled up 395 rushing yards across three CFP games, sitting just 81 yards shy of Elliott’s record. By the time the night ended, he had firmly moved past it. Fletcher finished the game with 112 rushing yards on 17 carries. His postseason surge pushed him past 478 career CFP rushing yards, placing him atop the playoff record book. Despite Fletcher’s heroics, Curt Cignetti’s Indiana held on for a 27-21 victory, capping a perfect 16-0 season and claiming the program’s first national championship. While Miami made multiple pushes in the second half, including a late touchdown drive to pull within three, but the Hoosiers responded each time. While the loss stings, Fletcher’s performance and record-setting run cemented his place in CFP history. The post Miami’s Mark Fletcher breaks Ezekiel Elliott’s CFP record amid Indiana clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.