Getty Images Caleb Williams has yet to take an official snap for the Chicago Bears. That’s not stopping his teammates from crowning him a leader of the franchise, with the Bears announcing Monday that the No. 1 overall draft pick has been voted one of the team’s eight captains for the 2024 NFL season. The 22-year-old quarterback will represent the …

Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley with wife Caitlin Riley after the game against the LSU Tigers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Lincoln Riley was viewed as a possible LSU and SEC head coach for 48 hours in November of 2021 before he went to USC and Brian Kelly …

Rookie quarterback Bo Nix will get his pro career underway when the Denver Broncos visit the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Nix beat out veterans Jarrett Sitdham and Zach Wilson to win the Broncos’ starting job and is among the top contenders to win the 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year award. The Seahawks are 5.5-point favorites in the latest Week …

Road teams went a staggering 10-6 straight-up in the opening week last season, causing many fans making Week 1 NFL knockout pool picks to fail to reach Week 2. While just a pair of road teams are favored for this year’s Week 1 NFL schedule, there are still road dogs you could target for Week 1 NFL survivor pool picks. …

Proof of NIL concept for Dan Radakovich came in the third quarter Saturday at The Swamp. The Miami athletic director watched Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward evade a Florida lineman and sling his third touchdown of the day to receiver Jacolby George. Radakovich, who spent 10 years at Clemson, had seen the play before.  “Trevor Lawrence, freshman year,” Radakovich told CBS …

After an offseason-long quarterback battle between Justin Fields and Russell Wilson, the Pittsburgh Steelers made the call on who would run the offense. Wilson will be under center when Pittsburgh takes on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Meanwhile, Atlanta will welcome in a veteran quarterback of its own after signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $140 million contract this offseason. …

Jalen Hurts embracing new role as he approaches 5th NFL season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It’s a new year with a new role and new responsibilities, and Jalen Hurts on Sunday expounded on his recent WIP interview, when he said he was told “not to worry about a lot of things” at the line of scrimmage because of …

The USC Trojans stood seconds away from the biggest win in Lincoln Riley’s tenure when the third-year coach pointed to his eyes and delivered one final message. Lock in, and make one last stop. Riley’s Trojans showed a backbone, while Brian Kelly’s LSU Tigers shriveled in another season opener. If No. 23 USC plays with the defense and discipline it …

The 2024 college football season is gloriously underway, and what a Week 1 it was. But before the season really gets going, I’m presenting my “pre” season Top 50 Big Board for the 2025 NFL Draft.  Now, of course, these rankings will be fluid. Incredibly so. But doesn’t hurt to provide a big board at the outset of a new …

USATSI The last time we saw Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens on the field, they were struggling against a stifling Kansas City Chiefs defense and on their way to losing the AFC title game at home. Baltimore underwent a whole bunch of change this offseason, but in the season opener on Thursday night, the Ravens get another crack at …

Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; LSU Tigers coach Brian Kelly arrives before the game against the Southern California Trojans at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports It was impossible to avoid noticing, right after USC beat LSU on Sunday night, how emotional Miller Moss was in his postgame interview with ESPN/ABC’s Holly Rowe. USC players and coaches …

The start of the 2024 NFL season is just days away, which means it’s time to make some predictions.  Over the years, one thing I’ve noticed about making NFL predictions is that half the reason people love reading predictions is so that they can make fun of you at the end of the season when all your predictions end up …

Chargers standouts Joey Bosa, left, and Khalil Mack form one of the most formidable defensive end duos in the NFL, but can Bosa stay healthy this season? (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times; Rusty Jones / Associated Press) Joey Bosa knew immediately. When he rushed the quarterback on the last rep of a joint practice with the Rams, he realized …

After suffering yet another painful season-opening loss, LSU coach Brian Kelly couldn’t contain his frustration. In his postgame press conference following Sunday’s 27-20 defeat against USC in the Vegas Kickoff Classic, Kelly emphasized his point by pounding his fist down on the table so hard it nearly knocked over his water bottle. “We’re sitting here again … we’re sitting here …

PHILADELPHIA — Brandon Graham is soaking in everything that pertains to his final NFL season. After 15 seasons, Graham is stepping away from the game at the conclusion of the year — leaving the NFL on his own terms.  The 36-year-old Graham, with some gray on his beard, is cherishing every moment that comes with his final year. Friday’s game …