Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has somehow picked up a reputation of cycling through head coaches on a whim. The opposite is true. Jones is excruciatingly patient with his coaches. Since Jason Garrett took over after Wade Phillips’ midseason firing in 2010, Garrett and Mike McCarthy have been Dallas’ only two head coaches. Inevitably, the Cowboys flame out in the …
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Heisman Trophy tiers, odds and a pick: Who will win college football’s most coveted award this season?
Who will win the Heisman Trophy this college football season? (Gregory Hodge/Yahoo Sports) You’re not going out on much of a limb if you’re predicting that a quarterback will be hoisting the Heisman Trophy in December. Just four non-QBs have won the award since the turn of the century and the trend is highly likely to continue this season. Per …
Read More »Kirby Smart on the state of the Georgia-Clemson rivalry
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 04: Head coach Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs leads his team onto the field before their game against the Clemson Tigers in the Duke’s Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium on September 04, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart is 1-0 in his …
Read More »2025 NFL Mock Draft: Giants trade up for QB, five signal callers go in Round 1
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Read More »Cowboys 53-man roster projection ahead of roster cutdown day: Predicting who will make the final cut
ARLINGTON, Texas — The 2024 preseason is complete for the Dallas Cowboys after their 26-19 defeat against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, a game in which starters didn’t play and the back end of the roster was evaluated. Space is tight on a roster comprised of many members of the 2023 squad, but there are a few openings available. …
Read More »Ranking rookie QB performances in preseason Week 3: Drake Maye shines, Jack Plummer may earn roster spot
The final week of the NFL preseason is mainly one last chance for players to get some game tape, and another opportunity to prove they belong on an NFL roster. This even applies to the rookie quarterbacks, especially ones that were selected on Day 3 or were undrafted. Most Day 3 picks typically have a roster spot secure, but the …
Read More »Can Oklahoma State football run the Big 12? Best-case, worst-case scenario for Cowboys
STILLWATER — Hopes are sky-high at Oklahoma State as football season nears. The 18th-ranked Cowboys won 10 games a year ago and brought back nearly every key playmaker off that team entering the season opener against FCS No. 1 South Dakota State at 1 p.m. Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium. With a combination of talent and experience that is hard …
Read More »NFL preseason winners and losers for Week 3: Bryce Young shines in debut, Trey Lance doesn’t help his case
The final week of the NFL preseason has been completed, as plenty of players around the league had one last chance to play their way onto an NFL roster. While some players are battling for that active roster or practice squad check, some starters did play in Week 3 of the preseason in one final tune up before the games …
Read More »Cowboys owner Jerry Jones weighs in on 18-game seasons, kickoffs and football in L.A.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, left, talks with Rams coach Sean McVay following a joint practice in Oxnard. Jones (Jayne Kamin-Oncea / Associated Press) Most NFL owners are singularly focused on their franchise. Jerry Jones is different. The Dallas Cowboys are first and foremost to Jones, naturally, but the team’s longtime owner also keeps a keen eye on the machinations to …
Read More »Oregon football is back. Here’s your guide to the Ducks’ inaugural Big Ten season in 2024
The 2024 Oregon football season is just around the corner. The Register-Guard has assembled a guide to the Ducks first season in the Big Ten with coverage including position previews, player and coach interviews, injury updates, and more. We’ll keep you updated during the season with in-depth stories, photos, videos, top performers and analysis. Oregon Ducks football 2024 schedule Where are the Ducks …
Read More »Ranking the 10 toughest college football schedules starting with Florida, USC
The best part about being a member of the SEC is the money, followed a few miles later by the fame and notoriety that comes with playing in the most elite conference in the Bowl Subdivision. The worst part about being in the SEC is playing an SEC schedule, which has gone from nasty to outright diabolical with this summer’s …
Read More »Five things and one fun fact to know about Wisconsin football opponent Western Michigan
MADISON – Finally, it’s game week. The Wisconsin football team opens the season Friday under the lights of Camp Randall Stadium against Western Michigan (8 p.m. kickoff). Here is what you need to know about the Broncos, who were picked to finish seventh out of 12 teams in the Mid-American Conference preseason coaches poll released last month. Seventeen full-time starters …
Read More »Notre Dame interested in son of UGA legend Thomas Davis
ATHENS, GA – NOVEMBER 9: Free safety Thomas Davis #10 the University of Georgia Bulldogs celebrates during the SEC game against the University of Mississippi Rebels at Sanford Stadium on November 9, 2002 in Athens, Georgia. Georgia won 31-17. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Class of 2026 four-star recruit Thomas Davis Jr. is gaining significant interest from the Notre Dame …
Read More »Michigan game vs. Fresno State: 3 keys to watch as Sherrone Moore era begins
Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia looks ahead to Michigan football’s 2024 season opener against Fresno State on Saturday at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. Next up for the Wolverines: Fresno State Bulldogs Acting head coach Sherrone Moore of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates after an offensive touchdown against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second half at Beaver Stadium on November …
Read More »Michigan State vs. Florida Atlantic: Aidan Chiles’ spark tops 3 keys to watch in opener
Free Press sports writer Chris Solari looks ahead to Michigan State football’s 2024 season opener Friday against Florida Atlantic at Spartan Stadium. Next up for the Spartans: Florida Atlantic Owls Matchup: Michigan State (4-8 in 2023) vs. Florida Atlantic (4-8 in 2023). Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday; Spartan Stadium, East Lansing. TV/radio: Big Ten Network; WJR-AM (760). Line: Spartans by 13. Know …
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