Leveling Up?
How Will Esports Evolve? 7 Predictions for the Future of College Esports
By Owen Roche|April 25, 2023
Collegiate esports have been rapidly growing since 2014 when universities started sponsoring their own varsity esports teams. Now, over 250 colleges have their own esports programs with esports athletes being...
Gamer Gains!
Looking to Level Up Your Plate? 5 Nutrition Tips for College Esports Athletes
By Owen Roche|April 13, 2023
No matter what sport an athlete plays, the food they put into their body has an immense impact on their health and performance during competition. The same can be said...
Athletes and Gamers
All Fun and (Video) Games? What is Collegiate Esports?
By Owen Roche|April 7, 2023
Are video games…a sport? In today's world, the answer is a resounding yes. While playing video games competitively might seem a lot different than playing a sport like football or...
No Playing Around!
Not Just Fun and Games: A Day in the 40-Hour School Week of Esports Athlete Parker Penn
By Chloe Singer|August 3, 2022
Daily Grind articles are posted every Wednesday to provide a look into a day in the life of a college athlete and to give an example of time management skills....
Gamer Grind
The Daily Grind of a College Esports Team Director, Josh Dukes
By Tyler Traskos|July 27, 2022
Josh Dukes is a junior at the University of Michigan who is studying material science engineering, but he's not your average college student. Josh also serves as the director for...
Game On!
Daily Grind of a Michigan Esports Athlete, Dalton Noftsger
By Tyler Traskos|July 6, 2022
Dalton Noftsger isn't your typical college athlete. But like a traditional college athlete, Noftsger, who is in his 3rd year of competition with the University of Michigan Overwatch team, has...
A Different Kind of College Athlete
Michigan Esports Player Dalton Noftsger on Esports Recruiting and How College Esports Work
By Tyler Traskos|June 16, 2022
Come back every Thursday for Athlete Interviews on college recruiting and advice. Dalton Noftsger is a junior at the University of Michigan pursuing a degree in computer science. He's also...
A Different Kind of College Athlete?
Game On: Why E-Sports are a Beacon for Equality and Inclusivity
By Chloe Singer|June 6, 2022
When you think of an Esports player, what is the image that pops into your head? Is it a scrawny white male playing video games in his basement? A former...
ESports
Dan Marino, Esports Head Coach at Ball State University, on the Rise of Esports
By Grant Osborne|March 14, 2022
Coach Interviews are posted every Monday for recruiting advice, what to look for, and more. Coach Marino is the esports Director and Head Coach at Ball State University. Prior to...
Should You Play ESports?
Top 9 Collegiate ESports Games in 2022
By Mary Archibald|March 3, 2022
ESports are fairly new at the collegiate level. While most universities have not adapted to this new idea of gaming joining other athletics, many are beginning to take notice of...