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 …

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 …