Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin officially named Russell Wilson as his starting quarterback for the start of the 2024 season following Wednesday’s practice. Wilson was given the “pole position” over Justin Fields when both players joined the Steelers this offseason, and the nine-time Pro Bowler remained ahead of Fields through spring practices, training camp and the preseason. Tomlin said he met with …
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Nick Saban hosts family at vacation rental in new Vrbo commercial: ‘I have some rules’
Legendary football coach Nick Saban has a new gig that involves hosting families during their vacation rentals, according to a new commercial he stars in. Saban, who coached at the University of Alabama for 16 years and won six National Championships with the Crimson Tide, appeared in a commercial for Vrbo, an online marketplace for vacation rentals. The 72-year-old retired …
Read More »Is Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase’s contract dispute on the verge of going nuclear?
Henry McKenna NFL Reporter On so many levels, Ja’Marr Chase isn’t getting the respect he deserves. Let’s start with his contract, which is where his focus is fixed. Chase is in the final year of his rookie contract, and while there is absolutely zero question over whether he’s one of the league’s best receivers, the Cincinnati Bengals have failed to …
Read More »Bradberry suffers injury that should land him on IR
Bradberry suffers injury that should land him on IR originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles safety James Bradberry suffered a leg injury in practice on Wednesday and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks, a league source confirmed to NBC Sports Philadelphia. Bradberry, 31, made the Eagles’ 53-man roster this season after converting to safety in the offseason. But now …
Read More »Tracing Lincoln Riley’s QB success stories in first regular-season starts as Miller Moss debuts vs. LSU
When No. 23 USC takes the field on Sunday to face No. 13 LSU in Las Vegas, it will do so with a new face at quarterback. With Caleb Williams off to the NFL, longtime backup Miller Moss is the heir to the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback as the Trojans look to reach the College Football Playoff for the first time …
Read More »2024 NFC West player, coach rankings: 49ers rule supreme on both sides of ball, Rams distant second
As we ramp up to the start of the 2024 NFL season, we are spending a whole lot of time previewing a whole lot of things, trying to give you an idea of what to expect over the next few months. As part of that effort, we are taking a look at the positional strength of each division, ranking each …
Read More »49ers enter 2024 season with legit concerns amid Super Bowl aspirations; last chance at title run?
This is the eighth installation of Thursday Thoughts, a series that looks at key topics across the NFL landscape. After we’ve waited and waited and waited for some clarity, the time has come to assess where the San Francisco 49ers stand, now and in the future. The offseason and preseason, usually, are times for joy. This guy is in the best shape …
Read More »The Caleb Williams hype is totally out of control — but that’s what makes it fun
Martin Rogers FOX Sports Insider When it comes to Caleb Williams, of course it’s all over the top. What is? Everything is. Of course, the hype machine is out of control, a juggernauting, laser-trained spotlight based off overblown principles, given that we are talking about one player, on one (not particularly good) team. And one situation, where the player in …
Read More »Week 1 college football predictions: Our expert picks for every Top 25 game
Week 1 in college football is at hand, and that means your humble correspondents here at USA TODAY Sports will once again attempt to pick the weekly winners among the teams in the US LBM Coaches Poll. And what could be better than starting Week 1 of the college football season with games with early playoff implications? Two of the …
Read More »NFL survivor picks 2024: Best football knockout pick, pool strategy, optimal grid, full schedule breakdown
Backing home favorites could be a popular Week 1 NFL survivor strategy. However, last year in Week 1, the Chiefs fell to the Lions and the Vikings lost to the Buccaneers, despite both Kansas City and Minnesota being favored by more than a field goal at home. While the Bills giving six points to the Cardinals would appear to make …
Read More »How much Aiyuk can be fined by 49ers for missing practice
How much Aiyuk can be fined by 49ers for missing practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk did not participate in 49ers practice on Wednesday after being medically cleared by the team. And now the ongoing contract standoff might reach a new level of uncomfortable. Aiyuk reported to training camp this summer but opted to hold in …
Read More »The Six Pack: Georgia vs. Clemson, Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M among top Week 1 college football picks
The new season is here. We were handed a small appetizer plate in Week 0, but this week, it’s an unending, infinite-course meal of football. When it comes to betting on outcomes, we all want to get off to a fast start, but the first week of the year presents challenges. We think we know who these teams are, but …
Read More »2025 NFL Draft: Ohio State, Georgia and other college football programs with the most NFL talent
In April, Michigan fell two players short of matching Georgia’s record (15) for the most NFL Draft picks. Although the record is not expected to be challenged this year, there are several programs that are rich with NFL talent. It is very early in the process so the work done by the Senior and Shrine Bowls were taken into consideration …
Read More »Ranking the NFL’s all-time best QB lines of succession: Packers, Cowboys, 49ers in a league of their own
Lines of succession are generally reserved for Kings and Queens. Take the British throne for example. King Charles currently reigns with his son Prince William next in line, followed by his three children, followed by Prince Harry and his two kids. The line of succession to the quarterback throne in Green Bay has also been filled with royalty and its …
Read More »Can USC pounce if Garrett Nussmeier makes poor decisions for LSU?
Jan 1, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) throws the ball under pressure from Wisconsin Badgers linebacker C.J. Goetz (98) during the second half at the Reliaquest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports Recently on our USC show at The Voice of College Football, we sat down with Matt Moscona from …
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