Who will finish as the overall WR1 in 2024 fantasy football leagues? (Credit: Joseph Raines) The NFL is currently flush with top-tier talent at the wide receiver position, forcing fantasy football managers to make a very challenging decision in the first round of drafts this year. It’s Christian McCaffrey at the 1.01 … and then what? Between superstars CeeDee Lamb, …

The Gophers football team has been picked to finish in the middle of the newly expanded Big Ten Conference this fall. Minnesota slotted in 12th out of 18 total teams, receiving 183 total points from media members in the annual Cleveland.com poll released Monday. With the addition of Oregon, Southern Cal, Washington and UCLA, the Big Ten scrapped its East/West …

It looks like Giants quarterback Daniel Jones will be on the field with the Giants on Wednesday. Jones has spent the offseason recovering from last year’s torn ACL and he’s said at various points that he expects to be cleared for full activity when the team starts training camp. The first practice of camp is on Wednesday and Jones gave …

Far be it for Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks to focus on what’s right in front of them and not plan for the future. While the 2025 recruiting class is garnering a lot of current attention in Eugene, the Ducks are getting set up for what could be a very strong 2026 recruiting class as well. On Sunday afternoon, …

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program have a significant chance to reenter the College Football Playoff with the 2024 schedule. The expanded 12-team playoff format provides a big advantage for the Tigers, especially if they win the ACC Championship, which would grant them a first-round bye. The playoff games will start on December 20-21, with TNT Sports broadcasting two …

A former Ohio State football star has a son that could potentially follow in his footsteps. Landon Miller, the 2031 prospect who is the son of former Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller, reported his first offer from Florida Atlantic Friday night. Blessed to receive an offer from @FAUFootball .. #TriCountyTakeover #WinningInParadise 🏝@CoachTomHerman @criscarter80 pic.twitter.com/LkaEvOfOMN — Landon Miller (@Charg1nglando) July 20, …

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. Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko has already proven that succeeding Jimbo Fisher, one of the top recruiters for nearly a decade-plus, isn’t impossible. His three-year DC career with the Aggies proved he already has the recruiting chops to contend in the SEC. After two years as Duke’s head coach, Elko’s utilization of the transfer portal resulted in an …

The final big recruiting weekend in July is around the corner and there is a ton of recruiting news coming in as the season gets closer. Here’s the latest from Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney in this week’s Recruiting Rumor Mill. MORE: Elite WR Vernell Brown III talks Florida Gators football commitment ***** CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | …

Roquan Smith and Eddie Jackson were teammates on the Bears’ defense from 2018 to 2022. After Jackson signed with the Ravens, they’re teammates again. And Smith was eager to see that happen. Asked if he put in a good word about Jackson with Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta, Smith answered, “Yes.” “I always tell the truth,” Smith continued. “I have …

Ohio State remains a popular pick to finish atop the Big Ten this year. In a survey of 13 beat writers covering the league for the USA TODAY Sports Network, the Buckeyes edged out Oregon as the favorite. Eight of the first-place votes went to the Buckeyes, while five ended up with the Ducks, who are among the four former …

Darius Slay making his ‘old heads’ proud watching NFL circle of life originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia On the night the Eagles drafted Quinyon Mitchell, general manager Howie Roseman had an important message for the rookie about his new mentor Darius Slay. Roseman delivered it on a FaceTime call. “I want you to live next door to Slay,” Roseman …

INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue football will try to surprise the rest of the Big Ten this fall. Optimism is high in West Lafayette for coach Ryan Walters’ second season after several promising transfer portal additions. Across the rest of the league, however, expectations are not as high. The Boilermakers were ranked 18th out of 18 teams in the preseason USA TODAY …

Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season in 40 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. 2024 will be the fourth season for Tennessee under head coach Josh Heupel. In his first three seasons, Heupel is 27-12 and guided the …

For the Southwestern Athletic Conference football teams, and its fans coming out of SWAC Media Day on Tuesday. All of the 12 teams are undefeated with the hope of hoisting the 2024 SWAC championship trophy when the season begins Aug. 29. On Tuesday, the SWAC announced its preseason All-SWAC Teams and put a bull’s-eye on the teams picked to win …