Nov 4, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) celebrates after defeating the LSU Tigers during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports If there is one thing that every college football fan loves to do ahead a new season, it’s make predictions. A staple of every new season, odds …
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Stout’s Greatest Hits: A look at legendary o-line coach’s top 10 long-shot triumphs
Stout’s Greatest Hits: A look at legendary o-line coach’s top 10 long-shot triumphs originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Guys who were walk-ons in college and didn’t get invited to the Combine. Guys who plunged to the bottom of the draft. Guys who played at small colleges or didn’t play at all. Long-range projects. Works in progress. Training camp long shots. …
Read More »Wisconsin’s Camp Randall to include four enhancements for 2024 season
The Wisconsin Badgers’ Camp Randall stadium will include four new enhancements on game day for the 2024 season. While Camp Randall, which will play host to seven opponents during the Badgers’ 2024 regular season slate, is nearly 110 years old, this batch of improvements is as futuristic as ever. For starters, Wisconsin’s videoboard, which sits above the frenetic student section, …
Read More »15 Eagles to watch in preseason game vs. Vikings
15 Eagles to watch in preseason game vs. Vikings originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles will wrap up their 2024 preseason at home against the Vikings with a rare 1 p.m. Saturday game at the Linc. After that, the Eagles will have to cut their 90-man roster to 53 players by 4 p.m. on Tuesday. And then it …
Read More »Predicting how Tyler Warren will perform in Penn State’s new offense
The tight end position has been an important part of Penn State’s offense in recent years, sending multiple players to the NFL during that time. Mike Gesecki, Pat Freiermuth, Brenton Strange, and Theo Johnson have all been drafted inside the first four rounds over the last half a decade. That trend looks to continue with senior tight end Tyler Warren. …
Read More »2024 NFL preseason: How to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game today
Quarterback Russell Wilson will start for the Pittsburgh Steelers when they face the Detroit Lions in Detroit on Saturday (Justin Berl/Getty Images) The 2024 NFL preseason ends this weekend with about a dozen games on Saturday and Sunday, including an afternoon game Saturday between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions. The Lions are 1-1 in the preseason, while the …
Read More »Wisconsin class of 2025 LB commit earns spot on 247Sports’ ‘Freak List’
Wisconsin Badgers top-ranked linebacker commit Mason Posa earned the No. 19 spot on 247Sports’ class of 2025 ‘Freak List’ on Wednesday. Composed by the outlet’s Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins, the list features college football’s 50 ‘freakiest’ high school recruits for the class of 2025. Posa, who committed to Luke Fickell’s program on June 13, is the first linebacker to …
Read More »NFL explains new Terms of Service by pointing to other sports leagues
Earlier this month, the NFL sent out an email blast communicating to NFL.com users an update to the Terms of Service. Said the email: “We have made important updates to our Terms of Service that govern your use of the websites, mobile applications, and other online and mobile services operated by NFL Enterprises LLC. The updates include changes to ‘Section …
Read More »Georgia Tech vs. Florida State prediction, odds: 2024 college football in Ireland picks, bets from top expert
Florida State found itself in the middle of one of the biggest controversies of the four-team College Football Playoff era last year when the selection committee decided to leave out an undefeated ACC champion from the playoff. The main reason for FSU’s omission was the injury to star quarterback Jordan Travis and the offense not looking nearly as efficient without …
Read More »49ers’ backup QB job a close race between Josh Dobbs and Brandon Allen
The 49ers’ preseason is over, but their backup quarterback competition has not been settled. Joshua Dobbs and Brandon Allen both played in Friday night’s preseason finale against the Raiders, and head coach Kyle Shanahan said afterward that it’s too close to call which one of them will be No. 2 behind Brock Purdy on the depth chart. “Not really, I …
Read More »Vote for the best Oklahoma high school football team in Class 2A-I for 2024 season
The Oklahoma high school football season is right around the corner but while you wait for Week 0 kickoff, we’re asking readers to vote on their favorite team in each class. Washington has played in the last four Class 2A championship games, winning the past two over Millwood. This year the class has split into two divisions. Class 2A-I will be tough …
Read More »Fantasy Football: ‘My Guys’ — Scott’s Pianowski’s favorite draft targets of 2024
Once upon a time, this yearly piece was called “What’s In My Wallet,” meant to outline the players I’ve drafted the most. Not long ago, we pivoted to a “My Guys” approach, where it’s still covering players I love drafting, but it also allows me the latitude to include players I’m sold on, even if I’m not lucky enough to …
Read More »What is Week 0? Why some college football teams can start 2024 season a week early
Saturday marks the unofficial start of the 2024 college football season, although most teams across the FBS landscape won’t be in action. Saturday’s schedule — headlined by No. 10 Florida State vs. Georgia Tech in Dublin — marks the first day of college football for the year. It will only include a select few games, however, as most teams will …
Read More »Former Jets WR Brandon Marshall expecting big things from Garrett Wilson this season
Garrett Wilson is very good at football. You know that, I know that, almost everyone around the game knows that. But one former Jets wide receiver who knows a thing or two about being up there among the greats in this league thinks the young wideout has the upside and potential to reach that level in the near future. “How …
Read More »How to buy Arkansas football tickets? See prices for game vs UAPB
Arkansas football opens the 2024 season Thursday with an in-state matchup against Arkansas Pine-Bluff (UAPB) at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock (6:30 p.m., ESPNU). This will be the second time the Razorbacks and Golden Lions have squared off on the gridiron. The Hogs enter the campaign with a head coach on the hot seat. Sam Pittman, coming off a …
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