BYU defensive end Logan Lutui, left, defensive tackle Bruce Mitchell, center, and defensive end Tyler Batty, right, tackle Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II (0) during game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. | Mitch Alcala, Associated Press With a daily dose of television details and kickoff times lighting up social media, the gap between spring and fall …

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta did something truly amazing last season: he became a star fantasy tight end in his rookie year. That is no small feat at that position. Ten touchdowns and 120 targets for a rookie tight end? Seems like a thing only dreams are made of, but LaPorta got it done. How will he follow his …

The return of Kyle Monangai for a final season with Rutgers football also puts him as one of the players in the Big Ten for the upcoming season. Last year, his first as a starter at Rutgers, Monangai led the Big Ten with 1,262 rushing yards. It was the first time in program history that a Rutgers running back has led …

There has been something of a merry-go-round at the top wide receiver in fantasy football drafts the past few seasons. Justin Jefferson, Ja’Marr Chase, Tyreek Hill — all have held claim to the No. 1-ranked WR. This embedded content is not available in your region. Looks like it’s CeeDee Lamb’s turn. There’s a chance the Cowboys’ star wideout could inhale …

One of football’s biggest stars was at Ford Field on Saturday before the Michigan Panthers’ home finale. Future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady was on the field at Ford Field during pregame warmups ahead of the Panthers’ Saturday game against the Memphis Showboats. The game is airing on Fox, Brady’s new employer as its lead NFL game analyst. The …

Hard to argue with Christian McCaffrey as the top fantasy pick of 2024. (Photo by Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) We’re still a few months out from the 2024 NFL regular season, but football fans and fantasy players alike would agree: it’s never too early to start prepping. This embedded content is not available in your region. So, …

The final memory of the Michigan Panthers at Ford Field in the 2024 season will be a victory. The Panthers finished their first home campaign in the United Football League with a 24-18 win over the Memphis Showboats, clinching the win with a go-ahead fourth-quarter touchdown after giving up a two-score lead. The playoff-bound Panthers (6-2), who clinched a postseason …

Will Nick Bosa and the 49ers lead fantasy defenses in scoring for 2024? (Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images) Whether you prioritize a roster spot for a specific defense week in and week out, or stream the position via the waiver wire, some thought goes into the D/ST spot in fantasy football. This embedded content is not available in your region. …

Swinney has been one of the premier coaches in college football for the last 10 years. He brought Clemson to the college football playoffs six years in a row, winning two national championships, and is still considered a top-3 coach in the country. On the other hand, over the last three years, the production on the field hasn’t quite played …

NFL analyst not ruling out Caleb Williams taking the Bears to the Super Bowl originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago No rookie quarterback has ever won a Super Bowl. No rookie quarterback has ever competed in a Super Bowl in their first season. But can Caleb Williams become the first? “This is my bold prediction. Forget guaranteeing the playoffs. … …

Former Penn State running back London Montgomery entered the transfer portal following the conclusion of Penn State spring football practices. Now, he has announced where the next step in his college football journey will be taking him. Montgomery announced his commitment to East Carolina, of the American Athletic Conference, with a post on his Instagram account on Saturday. Montgomery was …

It’s the season of giving, specifically when it comes to NFL teams trying to retain, or acquire, quarterback talent. The Falcons gave Kirk Cousins a contract worth roughly $45 million a year and the Lions most recently handed Jared Goff a deal that makes him the second-highest paid quarterback in the league. Those teams, the Lions more than the Falcons, …

AUBURN — Auburn football running back Brian Battie was injured in a shooting early Saturday morning, according to multiple reports. “We are aware of the situation and are continuing to gather information,” an Auburn spokesperson told the Montgomery Advertiser. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office − Battie is a native of Sarasota, Florida − identified Tommie Battie IV as a deceased …

The Houston Texans were the NFL’s most pleasant surprise last season, wildly exceeding expectations. They were led first and foremost by their star rookies, C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson, whom the Texans landed with the Nos. 2 and 3 overall picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. But they were also not the only impact players Houston drafted ahead of last …

The Alabama Crimson Tide football roster is loaded with talent heading into the 2024 college football season. Though legendary head coach Nick Saban retired, the program is still in good hands as former Washington Huskies head coach Kalen DeBoer is now at the helm. Plenty of key contributors return from last season. While many would initially think of star quarterback …