PISCATAWAY – Rutgers football on Saturday held its first scrimmage of the spring, the first opportunity for coach Greg Schiano and his staff to gauge the Scarlet Knights’ progress in a game-like scenario. Here are Schiano’s thoughts on what he saw: Quarterback play The quarterback battle between incumbent starter Gavin Wimsatt and Minnesota transfer Athan Kaliakmanis will continue to garner …
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Tip drill! Georgia football’s Mykel Williams with impressive interception during G-Day
Georgia football junior Mykel Williams has never had an interception. Until Saturday, that is. The junior pass rusher has been anticipating the move from defensive lineman to outside linebacker for the 2024 season, yet in Saturday afternoon’s annual G-Day scrimmage, he was making big moves for the Black team in his old and familiar position. In the second quarter, quarterback …
Read More »Penn State football: live updates from Blue-White Game in Beaver Stadium
STATE COLLEGE — Penn State football will give a glimpse into the upcoming season with today’s Blue-White Game. The annual intrasquad scrimmage in Beaver Stadium marks the end of spring workouts. It’s also this team’s first work in front of a big crowd in what hopes to be a memorable 2024 season in the expanding Big Ten and College Football …
Read More »Former Colts QB Andrew Luck never considered returning to the NFL
Six years after his surprising retirement from the NFL, Andrew Luck returned to Indianapolis on Friday for the annual Chuckstrong Tailgate Gala. Luck was only 29 years old when he walked away from football. He’ll turn 35 this September, an age at which several quarterbacks — including Matthew Stafford, Kirk Cousins, Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers — are still succeeding. …
Read More »Alabama football spring game: News, time, players to watch, key battles for 2024 A-Day Game via SEC insiders
Not only are the Alabama Crimson Tide replacing a legend following Nick Saban’s retirement, but they are also replacing nearly half their roster. Kalen DeBoer is taking over a team that lost nearly 50 players from last year’s squad that was the SEC champion, went to the College Football Playoff and finished No. 5 in the final AP Poll. But …
Read More »Ohio State reports largest spring football game crowd in seven years
April 13, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Fans chant, “O-H-I-O!” during the first half of the Ohio State LifeSports spring football game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday. Ohio State drew more than 80,000 fans to its spring football game on Saturday. The announced attendance of 80,012 was the largest for the scrimmage at Ohio Stadium since 2017. The Buckeyes had only …
Read More »Cody Haddad, 2025 3-star safety, commits to Ohio State football
Ohio State football put the finishing touches on an in-state flip in the 2025 class. 2025 three-star safety Cody Haddad committed to Ohio State Saturday during the Bckeyes’ spring game, choosing the Buckeyes over programs such as Texas A&M, Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota. Haddad initially committed to Wisconsin Jan. 17, but ended his commitment April 1. Haddad, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound …
Read More »Why Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith reminds Brady Quinn of LeBron James
Former Notre Dame quarterback and Fox college football analyst Brady Quinn did not need to see much of Ohio State freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith to make a massive comparison. “I don’t want this to sound like an overstatement talking about Jeremiah Smith,” Quinn said. “But I live in the south Florida area. I had the chance to go watch …
Read More »What Michigan Panthers must fix in Week 3 of UFL season vs. Houston Roughnecks
The Michigan Panthers are at home Sunday playing in Ford Field for the third straight week, hosting the Houston Roughnecks to continue the United Football League season (noon, ABC). The Panthers are 1-1 after falling to the Birmingham Stallions 20-13 last week, while Houston is 0-2 with both losses coming by one score. The Panthers are tied for second with …
Read More »Georgia football spring game: News, date, start time, top players to watch for 2024 G-Day from SEC insiders
The Georgia Bulldogs have the opportunity to win their third national championship in four years when the 2024 college football season kicks off this fall. Before the Bulldogs can embark on another national championship run, they have to wrap up spring practice, and play their 2024 Spring Game, better known as G-Day, on Saturday, April 13. Kickoff for G-Day is …
Read More »Malik Nabers 2024 NFL Draft Profile: Everything you need to know about Jets’ potential target
With the Jets currently holding the 10th overall pick in the 2024 draft, let’s take a look at one prospect who may be a target: LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers. By the Numbers – Height: 6-foot-0 – Weight: 200 pounds – 40-Yard Dash: 4.41 – Vertical: 42 inches – Bench: 15 reps – Broad Jump: 10-foot-9 – 2023 Stats (13 …
Read More »Dion Dawkins admits Bills trading Stefon Diggs was a ‘blind haymaker,’ but OT backs Buffalo’s decision
The Buffalo Bills shocked the NFL when they decided to trade star wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans earlier this month and that state of surprise even stretched to the club’s roster. While appearing on The Jim Rome Show, Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins admitted he was taken aback at the news of the trade, but also noted …
Read More »Arkansas football live score updates: Hogs host annual spring game
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas football will get its best evaluation of the spring today in the annual Red-White Game inside Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. The Razorbacks wrap up their spring practices with a showcase event. Fans will get the opportunity to see Bobby Petrino’s offense being run by transfer quarterback Taylen Green. More: Bobby Petrino relishing opportunity to work …
Read More »Grading the Jets’ 2024 NFL free agency additions and trades
With the so-called legal tampering period well underway we’re going to provide some quick analysis and attempt to assign grades to the moves made by the Jets so far. We’ll be updating this post with analysis on any new moves that are reported over the next few days. The first day was largely frustrating for Jets fans, as some of their …
Read More »Tennessee football spring game: News, time, top players to watch at 2024 Orange & White Game by SEC insiders
The Tennessee football Orange & White Game will look different this year, as capacity is limited to just 10,000 fans for the spring game on Saturday at Neyland Stadium due to ongoing renovations. Some things will remain the same as in previous years under head coach Josh Heupel, though, with the offense wearing white jerseys and the defense wearing orange …
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