The Oklahoma Sooners landed another strong recruiting class in the 2024 cycle along with several big-time additions via the transfer portal. No player received as much attention on the recruiting trail or in the portal than the addition of five-star defensive lineman David Stone. If there was a “must-have” player in this cycle, it was Stone, an Oklahoma native who …

The Saints are hiring Rick Dennison as their run game coordinator, Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report reports. Dennison has a long history with the Kubiak family, having worked with new Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak’s father, Gary, in both Houston and Denver. Gary Kubiak and Dennison also were teammates with the Broncos from 1983-90. Dennison, 65, last coached in 2021, …

The Lone Star Showdown is back. The return of the rivalry sparked a debate over what day of Thanksgiving week the game between the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies should be played. Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte has a day in mind. According to Del Conte, the ideal plan involves the two teams playing on Thanksgiving Day. The …

49ers QB Purdy shares regrets from SB58 loss to Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Does Brock Purdy have any regrets about the 49ers’ performance against the Kansas City Chiefs in their Super Bowl LVIII loss on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium? Purdy, who spoke in front of a gaggle of reporters on Tuesday at the 49ers’ facilities, believes …

Feb. 15—PULLMAN — Washington State will be looking to replace two position coaches in the weeks ahead. Cornerbacks coach Ray Brown is taking the same job at Boston College, according to 247 Sports and confirmed to The Spokesman-Review by multiple sources, which comes on the heels of offensive line coach Clay McGuire’s departure for the same gig at Texas Tech. …

Why RG3 believes Purdy was NFL’s best QB in 2023 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy finished fourth in NFL MVP voting, but one former quarterback believes 49ers’ signal-caller was the gold standard at the position during the 2023 season. Robert Griffin III — who won 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year with 49ers coach …

Spring practices are underway in Happy Valley, so a new football season is approaching. Earlier today, Penn State fans got wind that the school updated its 2024 roster, which included position changes for a few players. No position change was more notable than All-Big Ten linebacker Abdul Carter switching to defensive end. The 6-foot-3, 250-pound junior had a solid finish …

Bears cut two key veteran leaders originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears are cutting ties with longtime free safety Eddie Jackson and offensive lineman Cody Whitehair. That makes both players free agents now and gives them the opportunity to sign with a team before the rest of the free agent market opens for negotiations on March 11. Jackson …

Former Willard head coach Frank Tristan will take over the Glendale football program, Springfield Public Schools confirmed to the News-Leader on Thursday afternoon. Tristan, a Glendale grad, has been the head coach of the Tigers since 2021. He was hired after a stint at Division II Western New Mexico as its head coach. Before then, he spent time coaching at …

Here’s what the Bears’ cap space looks like after cutting Eddie Jackson, Cody Whitehair originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears made a surprising double move on Friday, cutting longtime veterans Cody Whitehair and Eddie Jackson from the team. The moves to cut the longtime veterans were executed to free up cap space for the offseason, as both Whitehair …

The Florida football staff have been in contact with a highly scouted offensive lineman from the 2025 recruiting cycle and the two parties have set up an official visit for this Spring. Four-star recruit Ziyare Addison has visited Gainesville, Florida a few times, and has told reporters at Swamp247 that he wishes to make another trip on April 13. Addison …

Few believe that 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks without having an idea as to the identity of his successor. Some around the league think Shanahan will eventually hire former Rams defensive coordinator and Chargers head coach Brandon Staley. Staley was fired by the Chargers during the 2023 season, after a Thursday night blowout loss to the …

With student-athletes now permitted to profit from their name, image and likeness (NIL), the landscape of college athletics has changed drastically in recent years. NIL deals now play a major factor in recruiting and college coaches across the country must either adapt or risk falling behind. At the University of Colorado, eight football players, including incoming freshman Jordan Seaton, and …

CMC admits he keeps replaying early Super Bowl fumble in his head originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Christian McCaffrey still is kicking himself for fumbling on the 49ers’ first drive of their Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. San Francisco’s offense marched down the field with ease on the opening drive, totaling 35 yards on …

CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson University men’s basketball’s PJ Hall (Spartanburg, S.C./Dorman) earned a spot on the 2024 Naismith Trophy Men’s College Player of the Year Midseason Team, announced on Thursday afternoon. Other Atlantic Coast Conference players on the list are Armando Bacot (UNC), RJ Davis (UNC) and Kyle Filipowski (Duke). Name Class Position School Max Abmas Grad Student G Texas Armando Bacot Grad …