Wisconsin football’s class of 2025 is nearing its final form with the recruiting cycle beginning to slow now three full weeks into the dead period. Big Ten media days are this week in Indianapolis, Indiana and training camp begins before the end of the month. Wisconsin’s currently-listed class of 2025 which is close to what the group will look like when …

Wisconsin top class of 2025 defensive line target Kade Pietrzak committed to Big Ten rival Nebraska on Sunday. The Badgers were in the four-star recruit’s final four schools along with the Cornhuskers, Oklahoma Sooners and Kansas State Wildcats. Related: Full recap of power rankings for every Big Ten football position group entering 2024 season Pietrzak is ranked as 247Sports’ No. …

The Chicago Bears are entering the 2024 NFL season as the most bet on team to go over their win total after a massive offseason that included drafting former Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick. While Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson appreciates the optimism from bettors and fans, he believes that it’s all about action and …

Packers quarterback Jordan Love won’t be holding out. The next question is whether he will be holding in. We’ll find out whether the Packers officially begin practicing. If Love doesn’t get a new contract, he could (as others have done) not practice while talks continue. His camp had hoped a deal would be done before camp opens. It hasn’t happened …

What Bears want to see Caleb Williams accomplish during ‘unrealistic’ time of camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams’ growth during the Bears’ summer break has been clear to his coaches and teammates during the first two days of training camp. The rookie quarterback “leveled up” his understanding of the playbook and has been …

Clemson hasn’t been to the College Football Playoff since 2020, and a recent piece from ESPN staff writers named the biggest reason why from the standpoint of position play. While listing their biggest question marks for post-spring Top 25 teams heading into the 2024 season, ESPN named the quarterback position as the Tigers’ biggest uncertainty. Per staff writer David Hale: …

The Bears picked up edge rusher Montez Sweat in a trade with the Commanders midway through the 2023 season and his arrival coincided with a positive change in fortunes for the team. After a 2-6 start to the year, the Bears went 5-4 after Sweat joined the team and Sweat picked up six sacks in those games to wind up …

Florida football landed a commitment from one of the top wide receivers in the country. And he’s got a familiar name, to boot. Vernell Brown III announced his pledge to the Florida Gators on Sunday, adding another pass-catching threat to UF’s growing 2025 class. Brown’s father played wide receiver and defensive back at Florida from 2001-05 and was dubbed “the …

Bears training camp observations: Caleb Williams, offense show good, bad on Day 2 originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Bears continued to ease into training camp Sunday with a 70-minute practice at Halas Hall that saw a few more fireworks than Saturday’s boilerplate opener. Quarterback Caleb Williams once again made quick decisions in 7-on-7, going …

Jul 18, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Turner speaks to the media at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports In its annual summer fashion, SEC Media Days provided more insight into what to expect from the 2024 SEC football season, now just weeks away. During the four-day event, the national media heard from …

Before the draft, when the 49ers supposedly were considering a trade of receiver Brandon Aiyuk, there was a time when it seemed as if they would trade receiver Deebo Samuel instead. The Steelers reportedly wanted Deebo, but the 49ers reportedly wanted more than the Steelers were willing to give. With the 49ers now facing a formal trade request from Aiyuk, …

Thom Brennaman is the son of longtime Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman. The two called a Reds game together in September 2019 before Marty’s retirement. Thom, however, was fired after saying a slur on-air the following year. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) Four years after being caught saying a homophobic slur on-air, former Cincinnati Reds announcer Thom Brennaman will be …

Shaq Barrett’s retirement could open the door for a reunion in Miami. Cameron Wolfe of NFL Media reports that edge rusher Emmanuel Ogbah is scheduled to work out for the Dolphins on Monday. The news comes a day after Barrett, who signed with the Dolphins as a free agent this offseason, announced that he is retiring from the NFL. Ogbah …

Thom Brennaman is a the son of longtime Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman; the two called a Reds game together in September 2019 before Marty’s retirement. Thom, however, was fired after saying a slur on-air the following year. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) Four years after being caught saying a homophobic slur on-air, former Cincinnati Reds announcer Thom Brennaman will …

Young explains why 49ers’ old Super Bowl-or-bust mindset won’t work now originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steve Young was around for three of the 49ers’ Super Bowl titles, including one as the team’s starting quarterback. When the 1994 NFL season began, 49ers ownership and management was growing restless. Coach George Seifert was on the hot seat and Young …