Michigan football missed on its top overall 2025 target, Belleville (Michigan) five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood, who pledged to LSU in early January. But the Wolverines lucked out: Fort Myers (Florida) Bishop Verot quarterback Carter Smith, who committed in November 2023, moved up from a three-star to a four-star, rated highest at No. 60 overall by Rivals. But the maize and …

Russell Wilson missed the playoffs in both of his seasons in Denver. Photograph: Ron Chenoy/USA Today Sports The Broncos have brought an early end to Russell Wilson’s expensive and unsuccessful time in Denver by announcing they will cut the quarterback from their roster. “We spoke with Russell Wilson today to inform him of his release after the start of the …

In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, then-Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterbacks coach Mike Bajakian, left, works with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Tampa, Fla. | Phelan M. Ebenhack, Associated Press Back in December, Mike Bajakian was scheming Northwestern’s offense to a 14-7 Las Vegas Bowl …

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott welcomed his baby daughter into the world last week and he believes he’ll be getting a new contract from the Cowboys as well. Prescott announced that his daughter was born last Thursday while at a charity event on Monday and he also commented on his contract status. Prescott is in the final year of his current …

Tennessee (23-6, 13-3 SEC) enters the final week of the regular-season. The Vols will play at South Carolina on Wednesday. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. EST and can be watched on ESPN2. Tennessee will also host Kentucky on Saturday (4 p.m. EST, CBS). Below is the latest USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll top 25 rankings entering the …

Denver Broncos’ 2023 season: 8-9, missed playoffs Overview: Sean Payton’s first season in Denver was anything but quiet. The Broncos gave up 70 points in a September game, then got it together and made a playoff push, then ultimately finished 8-9 and barely missed out on the postseason. They also had a controversy with starting quarterback Russell Wilson, benching him …

Jaelyne Matthews announced his top six on Sunday night, a cutdown that included Rutgers football. The four-star offensive lineman The six programs making the cut for Matthews are Tennessee, Georgia, Maryland, Rutgers, Syracuse and Miami. He plays for Toms River North (Toms River, New Jersey) and has been selected for the Under Armour All-America Game this upcoming January. A consensus four-star recruit, …

The Denver Broncos on Monday informed quarterback Russell Wilson he will be released at the start of the new league year on March 13. “As we move forward, we are focused on building the strongest team possible for the 2024 season and beyond,” general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton said in a joint statement. “We are excited …

Arch. Man. Ning. He’s not in the game. Over 10,000 student athletes have already opted into the wildly-anticipated “EA Sports College Football 25,” but one of the sport’s most recognizable backups has reportedly decided to sit out of the upcoming video game, per Orangebloods’ Anwar Richardson. Manning, who is expected to be No. 2 on the Longhorns depth chart behind …

Darnell Mooney declined 3-year extension before 2023 season: report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Darnell Mooney opted to bet on himself and his talents in the final year of his rookie contract, according to a recent report from Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs. “There’s a cautionary tale here for Mooney as he turned down an extension offer from the Bears …

Will Howard grew up in Downingtown, Pennsylania, as a Philadelphia Eagles fan. So when Chip Kelly was hired as Ohio State’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach following the departure of Bill O’Brien to Boston College, Howard was particularly excited. Kelly was the Eagles’ head coach from 2013-15 when Howard was an adolescent. Mar 4, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State …

Russell Wilson had two head coaches in his two years with Denver, with Sean Payton succeeding Nathaniel Hackett last February The Denver Broncos have released quarterback Russell Wilson – just two years after signing him in one of the most valuable trades in NFL history. The 35-year-old had previously spent 10 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, leading them to Super …

Escambia football head coach Mike Bennett called Monday “a sad day.” Legendary football coach Carl Madison, who left legacies at three northwest Florida high schools in Tate, Pine Forest and Milton, died on Sunday night after a long illness. He was 93 years old. Madison spent over 45 years coaching high school football at schools in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. …

Monday afternoon, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce announced the news that many were dreading would come. After an illustrious 13-year career in the NFL, the seven-time Pro Bowl selection announced his retirement from the sport. [Related: Eagles star Jason Kelce announces retirement] Following the news, the six-time First Team All-Pro received praise across the sports world for his impact on …

Latest 49ers NFL draft buzz, chatter from scouting combine originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Free agency is up first, but the NFL Scouting Combine last week signaled that draft season is here and not going away for a while. The 2024 NFL Draft is scheduled for Thursday, April 25, through Saturday, April 27, in Detroit, so get prepared …