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Samuel Stubbs

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Hailing from the same neck of the woods as NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin, Samuel has been covering NASCAR for Yardbarker since February 2024. He has been a member of the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) since October of 2024. When he’s not writing about racing, Samuel covers Arkansas Razorback basketball for Yardbarker. He is also a member of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA). Samuel will attend the University of Arkansas in the fall of 2025.

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Jeff Lebby era at Mississippi State couldn't be off to worse start

Mississippi State HC Jeff Lebby looks a little out of his depth right now.

Vanderbilt, Mississippi State suffer baffling losses to Group of Five opponents

The gimmes are only gimmes if you take them. Vanderbilt and Mississippi State will enter SEC play on very very sour notes.

Sheldon Creed suffers yet another runner-up finish at Watkins Glen

Make that 95 races without a NASCAR Xfinity Series win for Sheldon Creed. The 26-year-old notched his 12th runner-up finish on Saturday at Watkins Glen, extending his own series record for the most second-place finishes without a victory.

Arkansas HC Sam Pittman's poor home performance is major problem

Arkansas far too often leaves the home fans pulling their hair out on the way to the exits.

Connor Zilisch wins in NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at Watkins Glen

If any more evidence was needed to prove that Connor Zilisch is one of the best prospects in NASCAR history, look no further than Saturday's Xfinity Series race at Watkins Glen.

Why Connor Zilisch's NASCAR Xfinity Series debut will be must-see TV

Connor Zilisch is just 18 years old but he has a real chance at driving his way into history when he debuts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series on Saturday.

Parker Kligerman stepping away from full-time NASCAR competition at end of 2024

When the checkered flag flies over the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix on Nov. 9, it’ll mark the end of an era for Parker Kligerman.

Why Juan Pablo Montoya could win in one-off NASCAR return

Juan Pablo Montoya hasn't driven NASCAR's Next Gen car before, but despite that unfamiliarity, it may be the key to him finding success at Watkins Glen this weekend.

Kyle Larson will have second chance to run Indy-Charlotte 'Double' in 2025

After a single storm system derailed Kyle Larson’s bid to run the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, the NASCAR champion will take another crack at the ‘Double’ in 2025. 

Kyle Busch's hot streak continues with strong run at Atlanta

Busch has arguably been the best driver in the sport over the four weeks, with finishes of fourth at Michigan, second at Daytona, second at Darlington and seventh at Atlanta.

Trio of NASCAR playoff underdogs have big days at Atlanta

With momentum on their side, all three drivers seem set up for potential success at Watkins Glen.

Saints offense finally comes alive in debut of new OC Klint Kubiak

Needless to say, expectations weren't high for the Saints offense going into 2024. Even with new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak roaming the sidelines, fans couldn't erase memories of an offensive unit that was anemic for much of 2023. 

Bizarre strategy dooms Denny Hamlin during Sunday's race

So why, exactly, did Denny Hamlin seemingly avoid points like the plague in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series playoff opener at Atlanta?

Joey Logano proves why he's one of the best with clutch Atlanta win

If you had any doubt that Joey Logano is one of the best to ever drive a race car, it'd do you well to watch the closing laps of Sunday's Quaker State 400 at Atlanta. 

Watch: Pair of NASCAR stars wreck early to open playoffs

NASCAR Cup Series stars Kyle Larson and Chase Briscoe had rough welcomes to the start of the playoffs.

NASCAR's ever-present iron fist rears its ugly head amid latest charter drama

NASCAR has always been a family sport, but the family that runs it has always had a certain way of doing things.

If it wasn't already, Deion Sanders' Colorado honeymoon is officially over

Matt Rhule and the Cornhuskers deserve credit for an impressive 28-10 victory, but Colorado's lack of intensity and physicality was painfully obvious on a night when Sanders could only helplessly watch on. 

Bobby Petrino's Arkansas offense could be dangerous in the SEC

Arkansas may have lost to Oklahoma State on Saturday, but Razorback fans can take some solace in the stat sheet. 

NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff bubble watch: Ryan Sieg falls behind at Atlanta

When the points are tallied up after the NASCAR Xfinity Series' regular-season finale at Bristol, Saturday's race at Atlanta could be considered the one that shaped the playoff picture.

Austin Hill holds off Chandler Smith, wins Xfinity Series race at Atlanta

The 30-year-old from Winston, Ga., now has seven wins at drafting tracks in his Xfinity Series career. The win is Hill's third of the 2024 season and completes a season sweep at Atlanta. 

One-score games continue to be Arkansas HC Sam Pittman's kryptonite

Arkansas HC Sam Pittman has done many good things in Fayetteville, but the close win has consistently eluded him.

Can Todd Gilliland play spoiler to playoff field at Atlanta?

As the NASCAR Cup Series makes its second trip to Atlanta this weekend, the focus is rightfully on the start of the NASCAR playoffs. 

Ryan Blaney looks to defend NASCAR championship as playoff run begins

Blaney won’t be able to catch his competitors by surprise this year, but if he is as fast in the postseason as he was over the summer, he won’t need to.

Slow start no match for Ford's resolve, resilience as NASCAR playoffs begin

Whether intentional or not, Ford has inadvertently adjusted to modern-day NASCAR magnificently, adopting a strategy of lying in the weeds until it’s the proper time to strike. 

Remembering Paul Goldsmith, a unicorn in the world of motorsports

 The racing world lost one of its most underappreciated legends on Friday.