Purdy shares wise perspective on playing in first Super Bowl originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy isn’t blinded by the bright lights of Super Bowl LVIII. The 49ers quarterback is known for his grounded, humble nature, and it’s clear none of that has changed as Purdy prepares to face the Kansas City Chiefs during his first Super …

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story contained incorrect salary information for Stephen Hamby. Stephen Hamby, the Texas Tech football offensive line coach the past two years, was let go on Monday, a Tech athletics spokesman said. Tech coach Joey McGuire currently is looking for a replacement for that position, another Tech spokesman said. Tech finished 7-6 in 2023 …

The first Washington Commanders head coaching search under new owner Josh Harris may have been messy, but its outcome was praised by none other than former Washington offensive coordinator and current San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan on Monday. Shanahan has a long history with both new Commanders head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters. Quinn and …

For every Super Bowl, the NFL invites prominent musicians to perform songs honoring the country. Among the many performances that take place before kickoff, the singing of the national anthem gets the most attention. Several renditions of “The Star Spangled Banner” have been so powerful and memorable that years, and even decades, later, we are still going back to them. …

Alex Seaton can take the interim tag off at Hardin County. Seaton was named the Tigers’ next football coach, the school announced in a statement Monday. Seaton, 34, was named Hardin County’s interim coach when Matthew Smith stepped down from his coaching role on Dec. 22 to focus on serving as the school’s athletic director. Smith had been the head …

We’ve got a rematch in the Super Bowl, as the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs are set to battle for the Lombardi Trophy on Sunday, Feb. 11, marking the second time these teams will meet in the league’s championship game in five seasons. The Chiefs and 49ers are the two teams that have made deep playoff runs consistently over …

Robbie Gould played 16 postseason games, including nine with the 49ers, and never missed a kick. The 49ers opted not to re-sign Gould, instead drafting Jake Moody in the third round. Moody missed four field goals in the regular season, including two that cost the 49ers losses, and he has missed one field goal in each of the 49ers’ postseason …

There is never a bad time to add to the roster, and despite the fact that the 2024 recruiting cycle has almost come to an end, Jonathan Smith and his staff have added a new piece to the puzzle. The Spartans have picked up the commitment of Mikeshun Beeler, a 6’4″/280 pound defensive tackle from Chicago, attending Chicago Simeon High …

Get ready: It’s showtime, baby. Following 21 weeks of postseason and regular-season action, the 2023 NFL campaign will conclude with Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11, live from Las Vegas with the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs vying for this year’s ultimate prize. This matchup — on one hand — is precisely what many could’ve forecast back in Week 1. The …

For the first time ever, the Super Bowl is getting its own in-game DJ. Tiësto will be bringing the 65,000 fans in attendance at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada some entertainment during the biggest game of the year. Tiësto will perform a set before the game as Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers players are warming up on the …

On Monday, Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai ranked No. 81 in PFF College Top 101 Players rankings from 2023 College Football. The Scarlet Knights’ star running back finished in the top 10 in the FBS in rushing grade, yards after contact, and forced missed tackles. Monangai finished second in the Power Five overall grade behind Notre Dame Audric Estime. The …

Getty Images We’ve finally made it. After three rounds of playoff games following 18 regular-season weeks, the NFL’s championship game — and matchup — is finally set: Facing off will be the defending-champion Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11. Let’s break down everything you need to know tp …

Chiefs’ Reid looks forward to facing Shanahan’s ‘great offensive mind’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers-Kansas City Chiefs rivalry will be at an all-time high come Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas, as there’s an extra fire burning due to their previous Super Bowl matchup in 2020. But that doesn’t mean San Franciso and …

NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell said in his annual Super Bowl week press conference Monday that his league’s record ratings for the 2023 season had more to do with its on-field product than any supposed “Taylor Swift effect” — but had plenty of praise for the music megastar. Swift has become heavily associated with the NFL in recent months after she …

ANN ARBOR, MI – APRIL 01: Special Teams Coordinator Jay Harbaugh looks on during the first quarter of the Michigan spring football game at Michigan Stadium on April 1, 2023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Jaime Crawford/Getty Images) The Seattle Seahawks are expected to add Jay Harbaugh – the son of Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh – …