In the afterglow of his greatest coaching achievement, when Michigan football celebrated its first outright national title since 1948 on a glorious January night in Houston, Jim Harbaugh wanted to get something off his chest at a postgame news conference. “We’re innocent,” he blurted. “And we stood strong and tall because we knew we were innocent.” It was a defiant …

September 1, 2008; Pasadena, CA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers kicker Daniel Lincoln (26) after kicking a field goal against the UCLA Bruins in the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season in 26 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff …

BATON ROUGE — Thanks to the mass exodus following the end of the 2023 season, the microscope has been squarely placed on the defensive line for LSU football since spring practice. That magnifying glass remains fixed on the unit as it was a rough offseason for the coaching staff in its attempt to bolster the defensive line back up through …

Several new high school football coaches will command the sidelines for the first time this fall in the Springfield area. That includes Lanphier’s Ademola Adeniji, Southeast’s Nate Borders, Litchfield’s Colton Faure, Pawnee’s Josh Talley and Gillespie’s Cory Bonstead. Here’s what to know about each new football coach in The State Journal-Register coverage area: Lanphier Head Coach Ademola Adeniji uses a …

Saints tight end Dallin Holker is in an unusual position for an undrafted rookie in training camp: Working with the starters. Holker, who wasn’t drafted despite a strong season at Colorado State last year, is getting time with the first-string offense while tight end Juwan Johnson recovers from offseason foot surgery, and Holker has looked good on the practice field, …

WALKERTON — Ron Brown didn’t plan on coming out of his high school football coaching retirement. That was, until several John Glenn players came asking him to take over the program. The assistant principal for the high school the last four years can now add head football coach to his title after being hired for the job March 19. Brown …

Alabama State football wrapped up its opening weekend of fall camp and the Montgomery Advertiser got an exclusive with head coach Eddie Robinson Jr. during practice. As the Hornets enter the season as favorites to win SWAC East Division, Robinson says it’s exciting to get back on the field for his third season. “I think everyone around the country is …

Savannah Christian coach Baker Woodward has been blessed with one of the best defensive lines in high school football with a group featuring 5-star senior Elijah Griffin, sophomore sensation Damion Guyton, who has 19 Power 4 offers, Logan Brooking (committed to Clemson as a tight end) and Isaiah Redmond, who has an offer from Savannah State. The unit played a …

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Scottie Montgomery leaned back and replayed the October 2023 play in his head. The Detroit Lions running backs coach didn’t know it then. But three hours earlier, Montgomery’s pupil, Jahmyr Gibbs, had conjured the same play when considering which of his 234 rookie touches most reflected his NFL potential. The Lions were up just 2 points …

Three-time Pro Bowl safety Quandre Diggs has agreed to terms with the Titans, bolstering Tennessee’s secondary and reuniting him with safety and former Seattle Seahawks teammate Jamal Adams. Diggs announced the deal Sunday on social media, which was confirmed via multiple reports. Per NFL Network, the contract is for one year and $3 million with $2 million more in available …

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Scottie Montgomery leaned back and replayed the October 2023 play in his head. The Detroit Lions running backs coach didn’t know it then. But three hours earlier, Montgomery’s pupil, Jahmyr Gibbs, had conjured the same play when considering which of his 234 rookie touches most reflected his NFL potential. The Lions were up just 2 points …

Apr 20, 2024; Notre Dame, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish Defensive Coordinator Al Golden participates in warmups before the Blue-Gold Game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports It’s no secret that Notre Dame is a program that typically has been built on defense in recent years. That certainly is reflected in [autotag]Marcus Freeman[/autotag] being the …

Free agent safety Quandre Diggs is signing with the Titans, he announced on social media. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that it’s a one-year, $3 million deal with $1 million in incentives based on play time and $1 million more in performance-based incentives. Diggs’ agreement reunites him with former Seahawks teammate Jamal Adams, who signed with the Titans this …

The Panthers signed veteran tight end Jacob Hollister on Sunday, the team announced. Hollister, 30, did not play last season. The Raiders placed him on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury before waiving him with an injury settlement. Hollister played games for both the Vikings and Raiders in 2022. He entered the NFL in 2017 as an undrafted rookie with …

Welcome to Coaches Confidential, a new Cincinnati Enquirer series for the 2024-2025 fall season that allows football coaches to answer weekly questions anonymously. This exercise aims to educate parents, athletes and fans, uplift and encourage athletes to be the best they can be, mentor young coaches, idea share and, in some cases, just have fun. Coaches Confidential, Week 1: ‘You …