The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have lofty expectations heading into the 2024 college football schedule. The Fighting Irish open the season ranked No. 7 in the AP Top 25. Head coach Marcus Freeman will have to replace plenty of production on the offensive side of the ball after losing quarterback Sam Hartman, who threw for 2,689 yards, 24 touchdowns and …

After 14 straight offensive players came off the board before the first defender in 2024, that’s going to change in a big way next spring. This year’s defensive tackle, cornerback and safety class already look special. While there’s no blue-chip quarterbacks just yet, there’s plenty of promise with four making this preseason top-50 big board. 1. Will Johnson, CB, Michigan …

PHILADELPHIA —  Devin White didn’t think too long when he was asked who the best pass protecting running back on the Philadelphia Eagles was. The linebacker hesitated, yet ultimately gave the answer. “I’d probably give it to Saquon,” White said. “He really sticking space in there, because that’s something he really wants to improve on in his game.” Pass protection …

The Week 1 NFL schedule does not feature any double-digit favorites, and only one team is favored by more than a touchdown in the Week 1 NFL odds. This adds a layer of complexity for fans competing in NFL office pools with friends and coworkers. There are also seven games with spreads of three points or smaller, so making NFL …

Brian Kelly’s second squad of Cincinnati Bearcats will be honored this season for their 2008 season Sept. 7 at noon when the 2024 Bearcats host Pitt. The 2008 campaign featured the first UC victory over Pittsburgh. The 28-21 home win over the 20th-ranked Panthers on Nov. 22, 2008, helped propel the Bearcats to their first BIG EAST Championship and first-ever …

Eric Williams NFC West Writer Even with months-long speculation of a trade percolating nationally, Brandon Aiyuk remains a regular spectator as the San Francisco 49ers move through the preseason. San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Aiyuk watched Sunday night’s game against the New Orleans Saints, a 16-10 49ers victory televised on FOX, from a suite with the rest of …

Lenoir to ‘shoot for the stars,’ has lofty goals for 2024 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Deommodore Lenoir, entering his fourth year in the league, aims to have a massive 2024 NFL season for the 49ers. The 24-year-old cornerback has been a rising star in San Francisco’s secondary over the past two seasons — after making only …

Right before the 2024 season starts this Saturday, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and Pat Forde start the season on a positive note: by discussing which head coaches will get fired first. They inspect the hot seat situations for top names like Florida’s Billy Napier, Baylor’s Dave Aranda, and Arkansas’ Sam Pittman. They also react to news of former top quarterback …

The Week 1 NFL schedule is a bettor’s dream. It’s a star-studded 16-game slate, which begins with Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs hosting Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 5. The action continues with Packers vs. Eagles in Brazil on Friday, followed by 13 games on Sunday, including Steelers vs. Falcons, Cowboys vs. Browns, …

Over the last couple seasons, few offenses in the NFL have been more dangerous than that of the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins ranked sixth in yards and 11th in points in 2022, then followed that up by ranking first and second, respectively, in 2023. With head coach Mike McDaniel scheming things up, Tua Tagovailoa throwing to Tyreek Hill and Jaylen …

One game matters more than all others at Ohio State, but losing again to Michigan doesn’t necessarily place coach Ryan Day on the hot seat during the 2024 season.  Day has done everything but win a national title for the Buckeyes, compiling a 56-8 record to go along with two Big Ten championships, but “The Game” against Michigan hovers over …

The Washington Commanders have named rookie Jayden Daniels their starting quarterback for Week 1 of the 2024 regular season, head coach Dan Quinn announced Monday. The move was expected, as Daniels beat out journeyman backup Marcus Mariota and undrafted rookie Sam Hartman for the role after being selected No. 2 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft last April. Daniels was …

How rookie Mustapha channeled 49ers legend in win vs. Saints originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Everyone knows the famous Deion Sanders saying: “If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you play good.” Rookie safety Malik Mustapha certainly looked the part of a hard-hitting 49ers defensive back on and off the field in San Francisco’s …

Getty Images New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry has not been at practice and was unable to suit up for the team’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to a lower body injury. Henry, who had the third-most receptions (61) and the second-most receiving yards (419) on the team in 2023, is expected to be ready by Week …

Photo: Isaiah Hole While many discuss Michigan football and its run game and offensive line, many forget that the Wolverines have a huge strength at tight end. Colston Loveland is projected to be the best tight end in the country with Brock Bowers now gone from Georgia, and the maize and blue have perpetually recruited well at the position behind …