It’s safe to say there are a ton of expectations on the shoulders of sophomore quarterback Drew Allar heading into the 2023 season. The former five-star was dubbed as the talent that could get Penn State into the elusive College Football Playoff and back into contention for Big Ten titles. While James Franklin hasn’t officially named Allar as the starting …

Getty Images The New Orleans Saints are adding some depth to their linebacker unit. Following a workout with the team on Thursday, the club has agreed to terms with veteran Jaylon Smith, according to Jordan Schultz of The Score. The financial terms of Smith’s deal were not immediately disclosed.  While there was plenty of scuttlebutt surrounding the Saints and their need …

Never miss a game this season with our College Wire downloadable 2023 Auburn Tigers football schedule. Use it as wallpaper for the lock screen on your smartphone. Highlights include back-to-back games hosting Georgia on Sept. 30 and visiting LSU on Oct. 14. Plus the Tigers will host the Crimson Tide on Nov. 25 in their annual rivalry game. Also, please …

Since Michael Thomas’ record-setting season of 2019 when he made 149 catches for 1,725 yards and nine touchdowns, he has become something of an afterthought. No one mentions him among the top receivers in the game anymore. That’s because Thomas has missed 40 of 50 games the past three seasons, making only 56 catches for 609 yards and three touchdowns …

“Dominate the State” has been James Franklin’s mantra since he took over as head coach of Penn State in 2014. He has built the Pennsylvania recruiting pipeline to its peak under his watch, culminating in landing the top player in the state for three years in a row. As a prospect rich area full of talented players, keeping the best …

Maiocco’s 49ers camp observations: Lance looks crisp vs. Raiders originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area HENDERSON, Nev. — Trey Lance concluded practice Thursday with a touchdown pass to conclude a well-run two-minute drill. The only problem was the catch was not made on the other end. Rookie tight end Cameron Latu, who admitted this week to struggling to learn …

Never miss a game this season with our College Wire downloadable 2023 Alabama Crimson Tide football schedule. Use it as wallpaper for the lock screen on your smartphone. Also, please share it with friends so they have the schedule with them at all times too! Buy tickets to every Alabama Crimson Tide game at TicketSmarter. Download the 2023 Crimson Tide …

Every so often, someone throws out a question that generates a lot of discussion. ESPN’s NFL X account proposed the following question. Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyle Sloter has his own fan page account that said him vs. former Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer was the greatest rivalry in NFL history. His quote tweet says it all about how he …

Seven more college football players, including Iowa State starting running back Jirehl Brock, were charged with tampering of records in the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation’s probe into sports wagering at in-state universities. Iowa State defensive lineman Isaiah Lee, tight end DeShawn Hanika and offensive lineman Jacob Remsburg — all starters in 2022 — were charged along with Brock, according …

The NFL’s seismic shift to a pass-centric league has changed how executives and coaches build teams in the modern era. Unlike their predecessors, who prioritized the running game and the positions that dominated the middle of the field on both sides of the ball, the end of the “three yards and a cloud of dust” era has prompted team-builders to …

Former Bears defensive back arrested for allegedly defrauding Canadian banks originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Buster Skrine, a former Chicago Bears defensive back, was arrested in Canada on Wednesday for allegedly defrauding multiple banks across the country for around $100,000, according to TMZ. Skrine apparently targeted “numerous financial institutions” to illegally obtain cash, the Durham Regional Police Service said. …

Old Dominion’s ongoing quarterback battle has grown by one. Just over a week into fall camp, true freshman Colton Joseph has played his way into what had been a two-man race, first-year Monarchs offensive coordinator Kevin Decker said Thursday. Joseph, a 6-foot-2 native of Newport Beach, California, will compete with sophomore Jack Shields and junior transfer Grant Wilson in advance …

Terrell Williams’ stint as the Tennessee Titans’ acting head coach is more than just for their preseason opener Saturday in Chicago. Coach Mike Vrabel is turning the Titans over to his assistant head coach and defensive line assistant for a 48-hour period running from Thursday through postgame Saturday afternoon for a simple reason. The best way to learn how to …

The Cincinnati Bengals will host the Green Bay Packers in the 2023 Preseason opener for both teams on Friday. Green Bay finished the 2022 campaign with an 8-9 record and missed the postseason. Cincinnati went 12-4 last year and won the AFC North. The Bengals ended up falling to the Kansas City Chiefs, 23-20, in the AFC Championship Game.  Kickoff …

Never miss a game this season with our College Wire downloadable 2023 Wisconsin Badgers football schedule. Use it as wallpaper for the lock screen on your smartphone. Marquee games include a visit to Purdue on Sept. 22. The Badgers host Iowa on Oct 14 and Ohio State on Oct. 28, just in time for Halloween. Wisconsin finished the season with …