NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the preseason is too small a sample size to make any sweeping judgments about the new kickoff rule, but we’ve seen enough to know it’s going to be good for the offense. Goodell emphasized in an interview with Pat McAfee that the starting field position for the offense after kickoffs will surely be higher, both …

. Josh Heupel and the Tennessee football coaching staff offered a scholarship to 2028 defensive lineman Asher Ghioto. “Super blessed and thankful to receive an offer from the University of Tennessee,” Ghioto said. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound defensive lineman prospect is from The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida. There are not recruiting rankings currently for Ghioto from Rivals, 247Sports, On3 or …

This is the third story in Sportico’s Turf Wars series, examining the business decisions behind choosing natural grass or artificial turf for an NFL stadium. The year 2024 brings a new dynamic to the “natural grass versus synthetic turf” debate in NFL stadiums: The possibility of a state banning turf in NFL stadiums and thus taking the choice of playing …

Texas football will step foot into the Big House on Saturday as the favorites vs. the reigning national champions, Michigan. Week 1 of college football provided only a glimpse of what teams look like. Regardless, Texas’ win over Colorado State and its 2023 playoff run has Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt seeing flashes of crimson, red and black in Steve …

We are on the doorstep of yet another season in the NFL and it’s expected to be a doozy. Right out of the shoot, we have four days of action on deck with games being played on Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Monday across the league. Those games feature some must-see matchups between Super Bowl contenders, including Ravens-Chiefs on Thursday night.  …

At long last, the 2024 NFL season is upon us. We get things started with the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Baltimore Ravens in a rematch of last season’s AFC title game. There are stars galore on the field for this one, beginning, of course, with Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson. The league’s two most …

AUBURN — Auburn football will host Cal at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday in its second straight home game of the 2024 season. Auburn leads the series with Cal 1-0, with the first meeting coming last September at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California. The Tigers posted a 14-10 win in the first road contest of the Hugh Freeze era. Auburn holds …

Last year NFL owners approved playing up to eight international games a year, but the league isn’t stopping there. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in an interview with Pat McAfee that the league expects to continue opening new international markets and putting more games in the countries where the NFL is growing its fan base. “We want the world to …

The day has finally come — high school football is back in the state of Kansas! Dreams of hoisting a state championship or scoring a late touchdown fill the minds of many players and coaches around the area. Here is a look at all of the Shawnee County football games and our predictions for each. Kickoff is set for 7 …

Marcus Mariota won’t start for the Commanders on Sunday. That job belongs to rookie Jayden Daniels. The question is: Will he back up Daniels against the Buccaneers? Mariota is on Wednesday’s practice report with a chest injury that limited him. Jeff Driskel is the team’s third quarterback. All 53 players practiced for the Commanders, with Mariota one of four who …

Rutgers football will look to move to 2-0 when it hosts Akron on Saturday at SHI Stadium. The Scarlet Knights are coming off a 44-7 win over Howard while the Zips last week fell to No. 2 Ohio State 52-6. Here’s a preview and scouting report for what to expect on Saturday: Rutgers vs. Akron Date: Saturday, Sept. 7 Time: …

The new NFL season is upon us and history beckons for the Kansas City Chiefs. After winning the past two Super Bowls, they have the chance to become the first team to win three on the bounce. Star players Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are set to face fierce competition in the AFC Conference, however, with the long-suffering New York …

New Oliver Ames High football head coach coach John Sperrazza said that coaching football in Easton has had a very “town feel” to it. His neighbor happens to be the grandmother of starting quarterback Pat Deloughrey. Sperrazza will often run into her, as well as Deloughrey, telling him how excited she is for the upcoming season. Elsewhere in town, residents will …

Bears injury report: Keenan Allen, Montez Sweat limited at Wednesday’s practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears released their first injury report of the year on Wednesday as they prepare for their Week 1 matchup against the Titans. Six players were limited with various injuries, but there was no one who had to sit out of practice entirely. …

Penn State football faces an intriguing test Saturday in its 2024 home-opener in Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions will attempt to grow and smooth out their Week One struggles against a better-than-advertised Bowling Green. Though a four-touchdown-plus underdog, the Falcons do boast an experienced, highly-productive offense that expects to carry them toward the top of the Mid-American Conference this fall. …