If you didn’t know already, [autotag]Lee Corso[/autotag] was the only panelist to pick Notre Dame to defeat Texas A&M tonight on ESPN College GameDay. Like he does with every pick of the host game, the former coach either dons the mascots head or wears an outfit. Corso went with the Leprechaun gear on Saturday, as he snuck off mid-segment to …

The first full week of the 2024 college football season includes a lot of Week 1 games featuring FBS squads going against FCS teams, so we must cherish the few FBS matchups we have. That includes when West Virginia plays host to No. 8 Penn State on Saturday in Morgantown, West Virginia.  The Nittany Lions will be tested immediately against a mountaineers team …

Aug 31, 2024, 11:54 AM ET The widow of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau paid tribute to him in a pair of social media posts on Saturday, calling him her “forever” and praising him as the “best dad” to their young children. Meredith Gaudreau also shared family photos of her late husband celebrating his 31st birthday earlier this month …

Week 1 of the 2024 college football season doesn’t end on Saturday. There’s a huge matchup pitting No. 12 LSU against No. 23 USC in Las Vegas Sunday night as part of the Vegas Kickoff Classic. Both teams have College Football Playoff aspirations as contenders in the SEC and Big Ten, but had their ceilings limited a year ago by …

The Dallas Cowboys added to their running back room right before the start of the 2024 regular season, as they have signed veteran Dalvin Cook to the practice squad. The 29-year-old made four straight Pro Bowls from 2019-22, and left the Minnesota Vikings as their No. 3 all-time leading rusher. Cook signed with the New York Jets last offseason, but …

In 1975, Bill Belichick was just beginning what would be a 49-year career in the NFL. That same year, Walter Payton began an NFL career that was also destined for greatness.  Nearly a half-century later, Belichick broke down film of Payton’s first NFL game, which happened to be against the defending champion Pittsburgh Steelers in what was then an annual …

Free Press sports writers share their predictions for the Michigan football game against Fresno State on Saturday (7:30 p.m., NBC/Peacock): Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore watches warm up during the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Tony Garcia Fresno State has its share of Power Five upsets in recent years — just ask Arizona …

Roob’s 10 areas of concern going into 2024 Eagles season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Before we start, I do want to mention that I think the Eagles are going to have a good year. I’ll be surprised if they don’t win at least 11 games, and I think 12 is a reasonable expectation. I’ve got them winning the …

The pressure is on for both Florida and No. 19 Miami as the Sunshine State rivals open the 2024 college football season by meeting for the first time since 2019 in a high-stakes showdown Saturday in Gainesville, Florida. Third-year coaches Billy Napier (Florida) and Mario Cristobal (Miami) are each below .500 so far in their tenures after entering as celebrated …

On one hand, it’s way too early to think about where Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott might play in 2025. On the other hand, it’s right on time. Everyone knows Dak has a clear, unimpeded shot to free agency in March, little more than six months away. Once the 2024 season gets going and some teams win and some teams don’t, …

Jan 4, 2006; Pasadena, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Pete Carroll and tailback (5) Reggie Bush walks to the locker room before the Rose Bowl Game against the Texas Longhorns at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Bush decided to forego his last year of eligibility and declared himself eligible for the 2006 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: Mark …

USATSI The Kansas City Chiefs can do what no other team has accomplished if they’re able to lift the Lombardi Trophy again this season. No team in NFL history has ever won three consecutive Super Bowls, a feat that Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will try to accomplish in February. The Chiefs and 49ers are 6-1 co-favorites to win it …

Nick Saban’s first year of punditry has just begun, but the seven-time national champion is in midseason form. During ESPN’s “College GameDay” in College Station, Texas ahead of the Texas A&M-Notre Dame on Saturday, Saban dropped some profanity describing the new NIL era – much to the delight of his co-hosts. “If you don’t pay the right guys, you’ll be …

It seemed like the stars were aligning for Baltimore last season after quarterback Lamar Jackson won his second league MVP award and the team hosted the AFC Championship Game. However, they could only manage three second half points against Kansas City and fell short of the Super Bowl, 17-10. The Chiefs went on to defeat the 49ers in overtime, 25-22, …

There are a variety of football games to choose from each year, but NFL survivor pools are one of the oldest and most popular. Contestants simply need to pick one team to win each week, with the caveat being that teams can only be used once during the season. Getting off to a strong start with your Week 1 NFL …