Jul. 22—Nineteen-and-a-half-pounds of lacquered Douglas fir shaped like a giant spud and resting atop a wood base dominated the University of Idaho’s table at the Big Sky Conference Football Kickoff media day. “What the heck is that?” immediately leaps to mind. The Potato State Trophy. To be contested with Idaho State University. It joins a pantheon of quirky Vandals’ awards. …

The Saints signed former UFL receiver Kevin Austin Jr. to a one-year deal, the team announced Monday. Austin spent the spring with the Birmingham Stallions, finishing with 15 receptions for 253 yards and two touchdowns. In a game against Memphis, he made four catches for 108 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free …

The anticipation continues to build for the start of college football season, which now sits just over a month away. Plenty of new head coaches take over programs, plenty of school enter new conference and roster decisions still need to be made. Alabama enters its first season in the post-Nick Saban era – will the Crimson Tide remain a college …

Here’s what Aaron Rodgers really thinks about Caleb Williams and the new-look Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago A win over Green Bay is a major goal for the Bears in 2024-25. And while Chicago’s new-look offense offers as good a chance as any in recent years to get it done, besting Green Bay this season will be far …

Michigan State is entering the 2024 college football season with both optimism and uncertainty. The hope for the Spartans comes with the promise of a fresh start ushered in by new head coach Jonathan Smith, who’s hiring last November was widely praised in the sport. After turning a languishing Oregon State program into a conference title contender, he’ll look to …

Teven Jenkins provides new update on contract extension talks with Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Offensive guard Teven Jenkins has made his desires clear. The fourth-year guard wants to stay in Chicago for as long as the Bears will have him. Jenkins is entering the final season of his four-year rookie contract and is …

Arkansas has dipped into one of the strongest Texas programs for their newest commitment. Houston (Texas) North Shore cornerback Nigel Pringle has committed to the Razorbacks, he announced Monday evening. Pringle chose Arkansas over offers from the likes of Kansas, Houston, Oregon, UCF, and others. This embedded content is not available in your region. Pringle spoke with Rivals to break …

This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Inside Coverage On this episode of Inside Coverage, Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab pick 6 NFL teams and play a game of “Angels & Devils” to predict the best case and worst case scenarios for each team. They start with the Packers, who still have something to prove in …

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson was placed on the physically unable to perform list as expected on Monday for the beginning of training camp, his recovery from a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee not yet complete. Hockenson was among the 38 players — mostly rookies, quarterbacks and players rehabilitating injuries — who reported on Sunday. The …

. One of Texas A&M’s top 2025 recruiting targets has delayed his commitment. 5-star safety Trey McNutt will make his collegiate decision on Saturday, August 3rd. The elite defender will likely choose between the Aggies and the Oregon Ducks. While Florida, Ohio State, and USC are also in the mix, it has been rumored that the reason for delaying his …

The Jets announced that they will be sporting throwback uniforms for one of their divisional games this season. The team will sport white uniforms and white pants that hearken back to their Super Bowl III uniform as well as the look that the team sported from 1998-2018. They will also wear the same helmet design they wore on those occasions …

The college football season is quickly approaching, which means it’s time for preseason teams to be announced. The preseason Big Ten media poll came out on Monday, and Michigan State football did have two players receive honors on the media’s All-Big Ten teams. Those players were: Punter Ryan Eckley, who was officially named to the All-Big Ten team Linebacker Cal …

What kind of deal does Judon want? Perry and Curran weigh in originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Matt Judon and the New England Patriots don’t appear any closer to an agreement on a new contract with training camp set to start this week. The four-time Pro Bowl linebacker is set to make $6.5 million in 2024 but is looking …

Jul. 22—One of the area’s most accomplished and respected head coaches is stepping away from high school football. Dwayne Garrick is retiring, according to a statement posted to Facebook by Aiken High athletic director Phillip Blacha. Blacha confirmed the news in a phone call Monday morning, saying that Garrick told him it was time to hang up his whistle after …

The case was filed on February 1, 2022. More than 27 months later, it’s in the federal appeals process on the question of whether and to what extent some of the claims will land in arbitration. In recent months, the NFL (and several teams), former Dolphins coach and current Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores (along with Steve Wilks and Ray …