Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) reacts after a catch with wide receiver Colbie Young (8) against the Clemson Tigers in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The Georgia Bulldogs have been named as college football’s top winners following Week 1. Georgia earned a dominant 34-3 victory …

The Packers held a kicking competition this summer, but they ultimately decided to pass on both in-house options in favor of rookie Brayden Narveson. Anders Carlson struggled as a rookie in 2023 and veteran Greg Joseph failed to convince the Packers he was the right guy for the job, so they claimed Narveson off of waivers from the Titans. Narveson …

Who’s the smartest quarterback in the NFL? It’s a question ripe for debate among fans as well as pundits on the sports talk shows. But we wanted to get the answer straight from the people in the best position to know: actual NFL quarterbacks. As part of FOX Sports’ Quarterback Confidential, which we’ll roll out in full on Thursday, we …

The first full week of college football will conclude on Monday when the Florida State Seminoles host the Boston College Eagles for an ACC battle. FSU kicked off its season a week early in Ireland and was dealt a shocking blow, losing 24-21 to Georgia Tech. Now the Seminoles will take on another ACC opponent hoping to rise in the …

The Rams and Cowboys line up for a kickoff under the new NFL rules. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) The NFL is making changes this season from start to finish, from so-called dynamic kickoffs to the way some defenders finish tackles. Even casual observers will notice the difference in kickoffs, a one-year change aimed at making the play safer …

UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers dives forward as he is pushed down by Hawaii’s Jalen Smith, right, and Dion Washington during the Bruins’ 16-13 season-opening win Saturday. (Darryl Oumi / Getty Images) Milling about outside UCLA’s locker room, sweat trickling from his forehead after a scorching afternoon in the Hawaiian sun, Martin Jarmond stopped briefly near a group of reporters to …

The Boston College Eagles make their 2024 college football season debut and play their first game under head coach Bill O’Brien, who previously served as Houston Texans and Penn State head coach, on Monday. O’Brien takes over for Jeff Hafley, who accepted the defensive coordinator position with the Green Bay Packers after going 7-6 last season. Boston College opens against …

The surprising thing Mekhi Becton is most proud of this summer originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Over the last couple months, Mekhi Becton learned a new position and won a starting job on the Eagles’ offensive line. But that’s not what he’s most proud of this summer. “Most proud of?” Becton said on Sunday, taking a moment to ponder …

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell recently shared the players of the game for the Badgers’ Week 1 win over Western Michigan. They are cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean (defense), running back Chez Mellusi (offense) and kickoff specialist Gavin Lahm (special teams). Related: Takeaways from Wisconsin’s 28-14 Week 1 win over Western Michigan Fourqurean, first, finished the contest tied for the team lead …

The No. 23 USC Trojans scored a touchdown with just eight seconds remaining to earn a statement 27-20 win over the No. 13 LSU Tigers on Sunday. Running back Woody Marks sliced through the LSU defense from 13 yards out to score the go-ahead touchdown in the final seconds to give USC a late lead in the Vegas Kickoff Classic. …

(Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) Nebraska football got another addition earlier this week in tight end Mac Markway. Coach Matt Rhule confirmed earlier this week that Markway is immediately eligible. The tight end’s story is unique. He came to Nebraska on his own and did everything himself, including taking a visit and going through the admissions process. He came to …

Who will win the Super Bowl? [Getty Images] Every NFL season brings hope, excitement and the topic that causes the most debate – predictions. From the opening game on Thursday, it will be a long, hard road to Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans on 9 February 2025, and there will be plenty of twists and turns along the way. …

Georgia coach Kirby Smart leads his team onto the field before the start of the NCAA Aflac Kickoff Game in Atlanta, on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. The Georgia Bulldogs kicked off their season with a bang, showing early why they enter as the preseason number one team in the nation. The Bulldogs left Atlanta one top 25 victory richer, exposing …

The Ravens were the best team in the NFL during the 2023 regular season, but that came to an end when the Chiefs came to Baltimore in the AFC Championship Game and upset the Ravens on the way to their second consecutive championship. Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith is eager to show on Thursday night who the better team really is. …

DUBLIN, IRELAND – AUGUST 24: DJ Uiagalelei of the Florida State Seminoles looks to throw during the Aer Lingus College Football Classic game at Aviva Stadium on August 24, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images) The new college football season’s first weekend continues into Labor Day, with the Florida State Seminoles looking to rebound from a tough …