How much the Iowa offense can improve will go a long way in determining the heights that the Hawkeyes reach in 2024. With new offensive coordinator Tim Lester taking over the reins, there’s optimism that some form of change could reach Iowa City this coming college football season. The Hawkeyes’ offensive line brings back six players—senior Connor Colby, junior Gennings …

The Edmonton Oilers are currently fighting for a sixth Stanley Cup title. They’re behind in their 2024 Stanley Cup Final series against the Florida Panthers. If they rally back from their deficit, they could add another championship to their belt. The Montreal Canadiens have had the most Stanley Cup success, notching 24 titles throughout franchise history. Check out the other …

How Lawrence’s contract impacts potential Purdy extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ future hopes of signing Brock Purdy to a long-term contract extension in 2025 just got significantly more expensive following quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s agreement with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft reportedly agreed to terms with Jacksonville on a five-year …

The upcoming Alabama Crimson Tide football season features plenty of changes. Kalen DeBoer has replaced Nick Saban as the team’s head coach, the SEC format has changed as the conference welcomes the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns and the College Football Playoff expands to a 12-team format. One of the only constants from 2023 to this upcoming season is quarterback …

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is playing for his fourth head coach in five years, including interim coach Giff Smith last season. Herbert revealed Thursday that his new head coach, Jim Harbaugh, has changed the team and called it an “honor” to play for him. “He’s done such a great job taking this team and getting them to where he wants …

Why the NCAA fears athlete employment | College Football Enquirer<p>Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel, senior college football reporter Ross Dellenger, and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde discuss the complexities surrounding the potential employment status of NCAA athletes. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on <a data-i13n=”cpos:1;pos:1″ href=”https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/college-football-enquirer/id1423417914″>Apple Podcasts</a>, <a data-i13n=”cpos:2;pos:1″ href=”https://open.spotify.com/show/0x30kB7Vc7T7WAK7ExXzRi”>Spotify</a> or wherever you listen.</p> Source …

As the trial of the potentially monumental class action regarding Sunday Ticket continues, it’s hard to find much coverage of it. (And the league is surely delighted about that.) Tonight, we found a couple of items containing interesting information. First, Bloomberg.com recently reported on the testimony of NFL chief media and business officer Brian Rolapp. Said Rolapp of the NFL’s …

It isn’t often the Westfield High School football team needs to fill a head coaching vacancy. But with Jim DeSarno being promoted to athletic director after 18 years at the football helm, the 127-year-old program needed to make a change. It’s only fitting the 13th head coach in the storied program’s history would not only be one of DeSarno’s longtime …

Calais Campbell is finally coming back to where he played college football. The former University of Miami standout is expected to sign with the Dolphins, according to NFL Media. A second-round pick of the Cardinals in 2008, Campbell spent nine years in Arizona, three years in Jacksonville, three in Baltimore, and one in Atlanta. For season No. 17, he’s returning …

John Angerer has been a Harbor Creek guy his entire life. From playing for longtime football coach Dan Budziszewski to coaching and teaching at Harbor Creek for more than two decades, it doesn’t get much more Harbor Creek than Angerer. On Thursday, he became the new head football coach of the Huskies. “When Troy (Budziszewski) was entertaining the idea of …

The Jaguars have reached a deal with star quarterback Trevor Lawrence on a five-year contract extension. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports the deal is worth $275 million with $142 million fully guaranteed and another $58 million guaranteed for injury. Lawrence’s $55 million annual average matches Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow for the most per year at the position. Rams quarterback …

Jun. 13—COLUMBUS — Cam Thomas said his trip to Ohio State for a recruiting camp Thursday went well. Not that it couldn’t have gone better for the Lakota West linebacker. He did not walk away with a coveted scholarship offer, at least not immediately. “I think I did really good,” he said. “I felt loose, explosive, all that. I think …

During his illustrious, sure-to-be Hall-of-Fame career, Tom Brady became known not just for his strong arm or his pinpoint accuracy or his resolve under pressure or his ability to get the ball out quickly, but also for his total control of the entire offense. Brady could get to the line of scrimmage, immediately identify what defense the opponent was in, …

Lawrence’s reported $275M Jaguars extension sets stage for Purdy originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jacksonville is locking down its franchise quarterback, and that likely is good news for 49ers signal-caller Brock Purdy. The Jaguars and Trevor Lawrence agreed to a five-year, $275 million extension, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport first reported Thursday, citing sources. 🚨 🚨 🚨 The #Jaguars …

Big 12 members are considering a first-of-its kind private equity investment to ensure the league’s long-term financial and competitive security, multiple sources tell CBS Sports. On the table is a possible cash infusion of $800 million to $1 billion from Luxembourg-based CVC Capital Partners in exchange for a 15% to 20% stake in the league, those sources said. A portion …