‘The comparison is always going to be there:’ Why Cam Jurgens is perfectly suited to follow a legend originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Let’s be honest. He’ll always be The Guy Who Replaced Jason Kelce. Even if he makes a bunch of Pro Bowls, plays 10 years and turns into one of the NFL’s top centers. That’s just the …

For perhaps the first time since he took over the Texas football program prior to the 2021 season, head coach Steve Sarkisian has a big issue befitting a top-10 program. What blue-chip, highly talented players will have to watch from the sideline as someone else starts in his spot? It’s an enviable problem, sure. But it’s also one that will …

After a rookie season lost to the non-football injury/illness list, Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett has been back in the fold. With starter Matthew Stafford getting a day off on the first day of padded practices, Bennett and primary backup Jimmy Garoppolo got more work. Following Monday’s practice, Rams coach Sean McVay praised one specific aspect of Bennett’s game — his …

BRENTWOOD — Ravenwood quarterback Maverick Chance threw a deep touchdown pass, and a chorus of cheers broke out on the sideline. One series later, the Raptors’ other starting quarterback candidate, Femi Babalola, completed a similar throw down the field. TSSAA football practices began across the state Monday, and while there are plenty of question marks at schools this early in …

Josh Sweat explains mindset and new number after roller-coaster offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia During a roller-coaster offseason filled with questions about his future and swirling trade speculation Josh Sweat decided to change his jersey number from 94 to 19. But it wasn’t all that deep. “Shoot, I just needed a change, man,” Sweat said. “Just like when …

It’s about that time. College football is about a month away from kicking off across the United States, which means it’s time to make some bold predictions about the 2024 campaign. Iowa State is among the leaders in the country in returning production, bringing back 20 starters and nearly every major contributor on both sides of the ball. It’s setting …

Taysom Hill has never had a clearly defined position during his eight seasons with the Saints, and he won’t have one this year either. Saints head coach Dennis Allen said the Saints expect Hill to remain a jack of all trades, and Allen made clear that quarterback remains one of the positions Hill will play. “He’s gonna do a lot …

Georgia football is out of control, and Kirby Smart has failed to get a handle on the disciplinary issues mounting in his program. Georgia endured another offseason of off-the-field incidents. The latest: Wide receiver Rara Thomas faces a felony charge of child cruelty and multiple counts of family violence after his arrest last week. Thomas also got cited for three …

EAST LANSING – Everything old is new again. A new coach seeking a return to past glory. A new quarterback looking to prove himself. Massive roster turnover with a lot of new faces, from many different places. And a lot of the same concerns that have been prevalent for Michigan State football since the late 2010s and the end of …

BATON ROUGE — In most instances where teams lose a Heisman Trophy winning quarterback, there would be loads of questioning about how that player would be replaced and swelling doubt of how the offense will perform after the departure. What LSU football is doing this season is rare. While Jayden Daniels is gone, and now going through practices with the …

As the 2024 high school football season approaches, two quarterbacks in Louisville are looking to lead their teams to repeat state championships. Sophomore Zane Johnson is back to lead a Trinity squad seeking its second straight Class 6A title. Senior Connor Hodge is the new quarterback at Christian Academy, which will try to win its third straight Class 3A crown. …

When Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon reported to training camp last week, he confirmed that he is unhappy with his current contract but said that he would take part in practice and play despite that dissatisfaction. His feelings about the issue may have changed this week. Judon was not in uniform when the Patriots took the field for their first …

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas football will begin its fall camp Wednesday evening, with a month of preparation all that remains before a season opener against UAPB in Little Rock. Bobby Petrino is back, and he’ll be working with a new signal-caller in quarterback Taylen Green. Together, they’ll try to orchestrate a bounceback season for head coach Sam Pittman after a disappointing 2023 …

After cornerback Mekhi Blackmon suffered a torn ACL last week, the Vikings have added a veteran to their secondary. According to multiple reports, Minnesota is signing Bobby McCain. McCain, 30, formerly played under Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores when they were both with the Dolphins. McCain spent most of last season with the Giants. He appeared in 10 games, mostly …

Tyler Campbell was 22 years old – the youngest head football coach in the state – when he coached his first game at Covington in 2020. His team threw 34 passes, four interceptions and lost by six touchdowns. “When you’re throwing the ball 40 times and you lose your first game by 40 points,” said Campbell, “you get some questions.” …