Your weekly serving of college football roster acquisition thoughts — recruiting, transfer portal, you name it — from 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins.  We’re doing things a little differently this week. I just released my annual list of the 50 freakiest high school football prospects — an admitted and approved ripoff of Bruce Feldman’s famous version. So, while we usually end Talent Tracker with …

Bears defensive back Douglas Coleman III was injured on the first play from scrimmage in the second half. He was placed on a backboard, transferred to a stretcher and loaded onto a Kansas City Fire Department cart. Bears players walked onto the field in support of Coleman, and many Chiefs players took a knee. Coleman was injured while tackling Chiefs …

This weekend marks the start of the 2024 college football season. In the time since Michigan capped off a perfect season with a national championship, a few schools have shifted conferences and plenty of institutions of higher learning have added payroll to their books in the form of new coaches, big-name transfers, and highly touted freshmen. Nobody has added bigger …

Bears roster risers in preseason finale vs. Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears’ didn’t play their starters in their fourth and final preseason game of the year. Many second stringers had a limited snap count, too. That combo makes for a difficult time finding true “roster risers.” Many of the guys who played against the Chiefs on …

Michigan State’s Dillon Tatum breaks up a pass intended Nebraska’s Malachi Coleman during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Dillon Tatum was a prized four-star recruit for Michigan State football at one time, and now, he is going to be a new cog on the Spartans defense in 2024. Tatum started as …

What we learned about Bears’ roster in 34-21 win vs. Chiefs in preseason finale originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears closed out their 2024 preseason slate Thursday with a 34-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears’ starters spent the evening on the sideline in sweatpants, while …

BATON ROUGE — LSU football coach Brian Kelly decided to award two No. 18 jerseys for the 2024 season. Senior running back, and former walk-on, Josh Williams earned the the uniform for the offensive side of the ball while senior linebacker Greg Penn III will wear No. 18 on defense. Kelly honored both players after practice Thursday and the team …

Larry Borom carted off the field from Thursday’s Bears preseason finale originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears tackle Larry Borom was carted off the field at Arrowhead Stadium during the first quarter of the team’s preseason finale against the Chiefs. The tackle appeared to injure his leg on the turf. Larry Borom carted off. Bears don’t have a ton …

The Crimson Tide will open their first season under head coach Kalen DeBoer against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Aug. 31 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. DeBoer had to reload the Alabama football roster following Nick Saban’s retirement, which led to multiple key players leaving for other schools. However, star quarterback Jalen Milroe returns to lead Alabama’s offense after throwing for 2,834 …

On Sunday, Jahan Dotson was the primary target on a short completion thrown by Jayden Daniels during the Washington Commanders’ second preseason game. Four days later, Dotson was jettisoned out of Washington after he was dealt to the rival Philadelphia Eagles.  Initially, the transaction seemed as simple as the Commanders getting some future drafts picks in exchange for a former first …

Anthony Richardson has had a rough few days. James Boyd of TheAthletic.com reports that Bengals defenders trash talked the Colts quarterback during a joint practice this week as Richardson struggled. Richardson has not played much football. He started only 13 games in college and only four as a rookie with the Colts as a pair of injuries derailed his season. …

Michigan State’s secondary coach Blue Adams works with players during the first day of football camp on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in East Lansing. Michigan State football defensive backs coach Blue Adams spoke to the media before the dawn of the regular season to talk about his backs, the tragedy that occurred to the family of Armorion Smith. Watch it …

Bears’ Douglass Coleman III stretchered off the field after scary injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears defensive back Douglass Coleman III was stretchered off the field at Arrowhead Stadium after enduring a horrible injury from the play. It was a scary scene as both teams came out to the field to surround Coleman in support. It’s unclear what …

Michigan State’s wide receivers coach Courtney Hawkins, left, and cornerbacks coach Demetrice Martin look on during the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Michigan State football cornerbacks coach Demetrice Martin addressed the media on Thursday, eight days before the MSU season opens up against FAU. Martin will have a big job in front …

WATCH: Reddy Steward snags second interception, takes it to the house for pick-6 against Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears defense has recorded five interceptions this preseason, giving them a +4 turnover margin. Two of those interceptions belong to Reddy Steward, who has snagged two against the Chiefs in the first half of their preseason finale. He …