From the moment college football players gained both the freedom to change teams and to make money — freedoms college coaches have enjoyed for years — it was clear that former Alabama coach Nick Saban didn’t like it. He ultimately didn’t like it enough that he decided it was time to move on. In an interview with ESPN, Saban mentioned …

The Patriots likely draft a quarterback with the third overall pick. The question is: Will Mac Jones return? New England could try to move Jones, not that they would get much more than a third-day pick for him. Matthew Judon, like the rest of his teammates, doesn’t know what’s going to happen with Jones, but the edge rusher said he …

OXFORD ― Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin has always been complimentary of Zach Arnett’s mind for defense, even when Arnett resided on the other side of the Egg Bowl rivalry at Mississippi State. Now, he’ll get to put that knowledge to use. Kiffin confirmed Wednesday that he’d hired Arnett as an analyst for the Rebels just a few months …

Quarterback Mitch Trubisky doesn’t have to wait until next week to sign with a new team and he’s reportedly talking to a former employer about a return engagement. Tim Graham of TheAthletic.com reports that Trubisky has been talking to the Bills about coming back to Buffalo. Trubisky was released by the Steelers last month. Trubisky signed with the Steelers after …

After a successful week of earning five wins, Auburn softball returns to a favorable place within the USA TODAY/NFCA Top 25 Coaches Poll. The Tigers will open SEC play this weekend at Missouri and will do so as a top-25 team. Auburn re-enters the USA TODAY/NFCA Top 25 Coaches Poll after being skipped the last two weeks by checking in …

Mitchell Trubisky is going back to Buffalo. The second overall pick in the 2017 draft, who signed with the Bills after his time with the Bears ended, has agreed to terms to return to the depth chart led by Josh Allen, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Media. Trubisky was cut last month by the Steelers, with whom he spent …

The Alabama football coaching search really couldn’t have worked out much better for the Crimson Tide. Seriously. That’s not looking at the glass half full. It’s just the fact of the matter. Kalen DeBoer was the best realistic option at that moment in time. Just look at his resume at Washington alone. DeBoer beat Oregon three times over two seasons …

Mitch Trubisky is headed to Buffalo. The Bills reached a deal to bring Trubisky in as their next backup quarterback on Wednesday night, according to the NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Trubisky, who was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this offseason, will now back up Josh Allen next season. The #Bills have agreed to terms with QB Mitch Trubisky to …

On Wednesday, Alabama football defensive coordinator Kane Wommack spoke for the first time to reporters in Tuscaloosa, and he made clear he is going to display the same things he expects from his players. “I think the responsibility, as the defensive coordinator, is to set the tone of what you’re looking for,” Wommack said. “I write in my notes every …

Report: Ulbrich, 49ers had mutual interest before Sorensen hire originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers did plenty of homework in their search for a new defensive coordinator, ultimately promoting Nick Sorensen to the position after he spent two years as an assistant coach. But San Francisco and New York Jets DC Jeff Ulbrich shared mutual interest in …

Mar. 6—BEMIDJI — Bemidji State football head coach Brent Bolte has announced the addition of Neal Davis to the BSU coaching staff as the Beavers’ offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator. Davis joins Bemidji State after most recently serving as a graduate assistant offensive line coach at Wake Forest during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, assisting offensive line coach Nick …

Safety Taylor Rapp is staying in Buffalo. He agreed to a three-year extension, according to his representation, and Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the deal is worth up to $14.5 million. The Bills are making over their secondary, having released safety Jordan Poyer, defensive back Siran Neal and cornerback Tre’Davious White. Rapp, 26, joined the Bills in the 2023 offseason …

Venice running back Jamarice Wilder (3) rushes for a huge gain against the defense of Clearwater AI during Friday night football action in Venice. MATT HOUSTON/HERALD-TRIBUNE A Venice High running back is on the move. Jamarice “Gator” Wilder announced on X (formerly Twitter) that he would be playing his senior season at Booker High. In a response to Wilder’s post, …

Chris Simms explains why he ranks Drake Maye as No. 6 QB in 2024 Draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston North Carolina’s Drake Maye has been the No. 2 ranked quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft class for most of the last year. And even though LSU’s Jayden Daniels and Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy have rocketed up draft boards during …

Micah Jones, a class of 2025 three-star tight end from Mississippi, announced an offer from the Colorado Buffaloes on Tuesday. The 247Sports composite ranks Jones as the No. 27 TE in his class. With about six months until his senior season begins at Madison Central High School, Jones’ already impressive size has him on track to make an instant impact …