Injuries are always part of the overall story in a given season. That said, the 2023 campaign brought several monumental injuries to some of the game’s top players, particularly under center. Right out of the gate, we saw Aaron Rodgers’ first year with the New York Jets last four snaps before he was done for the year due to a …
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Seven Clemson Tigers make list of Top 150 college football players for 2024 season
Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Unio / USA TODAY NETWORK CBS Sports unveiled its rankings of the Top 151 college football players entering the 2024 season Monday. Seven Clemson players made the list. As with ESPN’s rankings last week, senior linebacker Barrett Carter was the Tigers’ top-ranked player at No. 24 overall. Carter ranked one spot ahead of Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison …
Read More »The Drake Maye Report: Mayo leaves door open for rookie to take QB job
The Drake Maye Report: Mayo leaves door open for rookie to take QB job originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — Jerod Mayo wants people to know that there’s still a quarterback competition underway in New England. “We still don’t know right now,” Mayo said Monday when asked who his starter will be. “We have another preseason game, and then …
Read More »Penn State makes a run to the 2025 Rose Bowl in Action Network’s bowl prediction
On Monday, the Action Network’s Brett McMurphy released his final bowl predictions for the 2024 college football season. His first edition of postseason picks comes with Week 0 set to begin on Saturday, so take these projections as just that—projections. McMurphy has Penn State making the College Football Playoff as the No. 9 seed and one of four Big Ten …
Read More »Training camp stock watch: Thornton trending up after beating Gonzalez
Training camp stock watch: Thornton trending up after beating Gonzalez originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — It was just one play. But Jacoby Brissett is hoping to stash it away and remember how it went for the next time he finds that situation. There was 1:04 left on the clock and the Patriots were given no timeouts. The …
Read More »Where Michigan football ranks in latest ESPN power rankings
Photo: Isaiah Hole Michigan football will be one of the top teams in college football, but in many ways, it doesn’t feel like it. The defending national champions aren’t getting nearly as much hype as several other teams like Ohio State, Oregon, and Texas — all three of which Michigan plays this season. And compared to other past national champions …
Read More »Cowboys’ Brandon Aubrey breaks NFL preseason record for longest field goal that had stood for 22 years
The preseason doesn’t usually give us very many memorable plays, but Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey gave us one Saturday night when he smashed a 66-yard field goal during Dallas’ 27-12 win over the Raiders. The monster kick by Aubrey matched the NFL record, which was set by Justin Tucker in 2021, when he hit a 66-yard game-winner on the final play …
Read More »Geno Smith wants extension: Pros and cons to re-signing Seahawks QB for second time in as many years
Last March, the Seattle Seahawks signed quarterback Geno Smith to a three-year extension that included a base value of $25 million per season, with $40 million fully guaranteed at signing. Just 17 months later, he reportedly wants a new contract. During a recent interview with Puck Sports, NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo said Smith’s camp has tried to talk about a new …
Read More »Eagles’ Nakobe Dean continues path to starting LB job: ‘I’m not back, I’m better’
PHILADELPHIA — There was little doubt Sunday was Nakobe Dean’s best practice in a Philadelphia Eagles uniform. This was coming off a string of really good practices after Dean used the summer to catch up following a foot injury that took away the end of last season and OTAs. Dean was handed a starting linebacker job last year. He’s earning …
Read More »Georgia Tech vs. Florida State prediction, odds: 2024 college football picks, Dublin best bets by top expert
No. 10 Florida State will open the 2024 college football season against ACC opponent Georgia Tech in Ireland on Saturday. The Seminoles went undefeated in the regular season last year to win the ACC, but they were ultimately left out of the College Football Playoff field. Meanwhile, Georgia Tech is trying to take another step forward after posting its first …
Read More »Cowing impresses 49ers teammates with big preseason game vs. Saints
Cowing impresses 49ers teammates with big preseason game vs. Saints originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — It wasn’t a high-powered showing from the first-team offense in the 49ers’ 16-10 preseason win over the New Orleans Saints, but Jacob Cowing made sure his presence was known. The rookie wide receiver caught four of his five targets for …
Read More »Where did Oklahoma Sooners land on CBS Sports top 151 players in college football?
Oct 21, 2023; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Ethan Downs (40) celebrates with Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) during the first half against the UCF Knights at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The Oklahoma Sooners have increased the talent on the roster each year of the Brent Venables era. It’s not that …
Read More »Tua Tagovailoa speaks candidly on difficult experience with former Dolphins coach Brian Flores
Fresh off a new four-year, $212.4 million deal, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is heading into the 2024 season with a lot of confidence. Some of that confidence is spreading into how he speaks about his experience in the NFL, including under former Dolphins coach Brian Flores. On Monday, the fifth-year quarterback opened up about about training under with his …
Read More »Notre Dame football 2024 practice storylines: Camp news, depth chart predictions by top Fighting Irish experts
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 …
Read More »2025 NFL Draft preseason big board: Four QBs make top 50, but defenders reign supreme entering 2024 season
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 …
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