Photo: Isaiah Hole ANN ARBOR, Mich. — It was an uncharacteristic game for Michigan football cornerback Will Johnson, dubbed by many as the best college football player in the country. In Week 1, Fresno State quarterback Mikey Keene was actively targeting Johnson and managed to have his fair amount of success, to the surprise of many. That is, until he didn’t, …

Justin Madubuike made a name for himself during the 2023 season. Now that Madubuike has his reputation sealed as one of the best defensive tackles in the league, the Baltimore Ravens star wants to go by his birth name for this year and beyond.  Madubuike will go by his Nigerian-given name, Nnamdi, going forward.  “Coming from Nigerian culture, our parents …

Aaron Meullion-USA TODAY Sports The biggest game in college football in Week 2 — and perhaps even the 2024 season — will take place in Ann Arbor when No. 8 Michigan hosts No. 3 Texas for only the second-ever meeting in history and the first time the two storied programs will have played in the regular season. Though Michigan football …

The season opener at Detroit is less than a week away. After more than six weeks of training camp and preseason workouts, the Rams on Monday practiced before an audience that included owner Stan Kroenke and began the countdown and final run-up to playing the Lions on “Sunday Night Football.” “This is a different sense of urgency, in a good …

Florida State will open its home season on Labor Day with a bigger sense of urgency than some might have expected. The Seminoles hope to avoid falling to 0-2 when they face Boston College on Monday night.   Last week’s 24-21 last-second defeat against Georgia Tech in Ireland threw a wrench in Florida State’s plans to march through the ACC …

Where 49ers’ Purdy ranks among top 10 NFL QBs entering 2024 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The best quarterbacks give their teams a high chance at winning the Super Bowl. That’s why, spoiler alert, Patrick Mahomes is the cream of the crop. He consistently gets the Kansas City Chiefs into the most important games and, despite the …

If it wasn’t already a good enough weekend for Penn State and head coach James Franklin, things got a little better on Monday. Days after opening the season with a road win at West Virginia, four-star wide receiver Matthew Outten flipped his commitment from Virginia Tech to Penn State. Outten announced his commitment to Penn State with a post on …

PHILADELPHIA — Darius Slay isn’t one to shy away from questions if he’s asked one. Known for being honest, Slay could have given a nonchalant answer when asked if Philadelphia Eagles rookie Quinyon Mitchell is ready for his first NFL game.  He didn’t.  “He been ready since he stepped out of the momma. Since he came outta momma he’s been …

Aug 31, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier walks on the sideline against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports Week 1 of the college football season is (almost) in the books, and while most of the marquee matchups from the opening week proved to …

Ranking the top 10 NFL quarterbacks entering the 2024 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The best quarterbacks give their teams a high chance at winning the Super Bowl. That’s why, spoiler alert, Patrick Mahomes is the cream of the crop. He consistently gets the Kansas City Chiefs into the most important games and, despite the brilliance of …

Nico Iamaleava. Tennessee Volunteers versus Chattanooga Mocs at Neyland Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Tennessee redshirt freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava was named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week on Monday. Iamaleava made his second career start and his first at Neyland Stadium against Chattanooga. He also set a record for passing yards in a half. Iamaleava …

“When you’ve got something to prove, there’s nothing greater than a challenge.”  Terry Bradshaw’s above quote in many ways defined his 14-year career as the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback. Selected first overall in the 1970 NFL Draft, the former Louisiana Tech standout was tasked with helping bring life into a franchise that had never won a playoff game. Bradshaw initially struggled to …

Oct 9, 2004; Gainesville, FL, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Nick Saban coaches against the Florida Gators in the 4th quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Preston Mack-USA TODAY Sports (©) Copyright 2004 by Preston Mack LSU Football held its first spring practice of the season under new Head Coach Brian Kelly. Thursday, March 24, 2022 Lsu Spring …

Though their season opener is less than a week away, Ja’Marr Chase still isn’t practicing with the Cincinnati Bengals. Chase was in street clothes and did not practice with the Bengals again on Monday as he waits for a new deal with the team. The Bengals will officially open the season against the New England Patriots on Sunday. Bengals coach …

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was spotted at the team’s practice on Monday, but once again did not fully participate as he continues negotiations for a long-term contract extension.  The three-time Pro Bowler is in the fourth year of his rookie contract and is hoping to become the latest wideout to cash in a megadeal, similar to those of …