Jan 2, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley talks to quarterback Caleb Williams (13) during the game against the Tulane Green Wave in the 2023 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-491923 ORIG FILE ID: 20230102_jcd_sh2_0252.JPG There weren’t a ton of college football rule changes between the 2023 and …

The Baltimore Ravens will visit the Kansas City Chiefs in a primetime battle on Thursday, September 5 to kick off the new NFL season. The 2024 NFL Kickoff Game will be a battle of AFC powerhouses. Baltimore was on fire last season, finishing 13-4 to earn the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoff bracket. Lamar Jackson and company were …

UCLA kicks off a new era as a member of the Big Ten more than 2,500 miles away from Southern California when it faces Hawaii on Saturday. The Bruins finished the 2023 campaign with an 8-5 record and won a bowl game for the first time since 2017, but got an offseason shock when coach Chip Kelly left to take …

The NFL is back and that means so is Thursday Night Football. Check out everything you need to know about games on TNF including matchups, times and more – all times Eastern. 2024 Thursday Night Football Schedule Week 2 (Thursday, Sept. 12): Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins (8:15 p.m. ET)Week 3 (Thursday, Sept. 19): New England Patriots vs. New York …

Bears players, coaches share why they love what Velus Jones Jr. brings as flexible offensive playmaker originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. – Velus Jones Jr. stuck with the Bears as they formed their initial 53-man roster this year. For now, it appears he’s going to get an opportunity to impact the game however he can, whether …

The Golden Hat Trophy is raised after the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the University of Texas (UT) Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Oklahoma won 34-30. The Texas Longhorns will be taking all of the opponents on their schedule seriously, but the three games against …

Editor’s note: This is the fourth of a five-part series on the quarterbacks and teams best equipped to stop Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs from becoming the first NFL team in the Super Bowl era to three-peat. No. 2 on our list: Jared Goff and the Lions. (No. 5 was Jalen Hurts and the Eagles, No. 4 was Brock Purdy …

USATSI Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua is expected to be ready to play in their Week 1 matchup against the Detroit Lions, after dealing with a knee issue this offseason. Nacua has been considered week-to-week, casting potential doubt on his availability for the season opener. However, Rams head coach Sean McVay gave a positive update on the wide receiver …

The New Orleans Saints were in limbo at quarterback for two years following Drew Brees’ retirement after the 2020 season, with five different players starting under center but none performing at a level capable of keeping the team atop the NFC South. New Orleans won four consecutive division titles prior to Brees’ departure but was unable to maintain its stronghold …

Getty Images Oklahoma linebacker Danny Stutsman shared in a Sooners team meeting that he will be donating a portion of his NIL earnings to the team’s walk-ons as a token of recognition and appreciation for their hard work. While exact figures were not shared, the Sooners said the sum being shared was a “large” amount. Stutsman’s gesture is a very …

Getty Images The Las Vegas raiders made a surprising cut after roster cutdown day, waiving defensive tackle Byron Young. He quickly found a new team with the Philadelphia Eagles, who claimed him off waivers on Thursday, per NFL Media. Young, who attended the University of Alabama, was selected by Vegas in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the …

One quarterback has known the offensive system for more than two years. The other began learning the playbook and the new footwork it requires this spring. One quarterback has started 48 professional games atop 39 games of college experience. The other played in 30 college games. One quarterback has a deep mental bank of defensive coverages and tricks to manipulate …

Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel, senior college football reporter Ross Dellenger, and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde break down Clemson’s opening matchup against Georgia, examining whether Dabo Swinney can still compete at an elite level and the high stakes for the program’s credibility. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, …

Star receiver Brandon Aiyuk skipped a second straight day of practice after being cleared by San Francisco 49ers doctors to participate as part of his long-running contract dispute. Aiyuk hasn’t participated in practice this entire offseason as he seeks a lucrative long-term extension or a trade with coach Kyle Shanahan citing a back injury as the official reason for what …

After months of buildup, the 2024 NFL regular season schedule is officially upon us. The Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles will open their respective seasons in Sao Paulo, Brazil during the first NFL international game in the country on Friday, September 6. Both teams have Super Bowl aspirations and this could be a preview of a potential playoff matchup. In …