Tom Brady responds to Caleb Williams’ aim for 8 Super Bowls in his NFL career originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Even though Bears rookie QB Caleb Williams admires Aaron Rodgers more than any NFL quarterback in history, he’s chasing the unanimous GOAT in the sport: Tom Brady. “I want to play at one place for 20 years and chase …
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Three Alabama games that might feature ESPN’s College GameDay
The 2024 college football season features a handful of games for the Alabama Crimson Tide that will garner national attention. Whether it’s an interesting matchup, a historic rivalry, or an important game with College Football Playoff implications, fans nationwide will be interested in Alabama’s upcoming season. One of the biggest signs that any game has national intrigue is when the …
Read More »Oklahoma lands commitment from 2026 four-star TE Ryder Mix
Oklahoma is knee-deep hosting official visits for the 2025 recruiting class this month, but that hasn’t stopped this staff from broadening their horizons and scouting talent for the classes to come. Brent Venables’ Football Camp is all about exposure for a lot of prospects from across the country and one of the camp’s standouts saw enough to hop in the …
Read More »Four-star WR CJ Wiley is nearing his commitment
Four-star wide receiver recruit CJ Wiley has set his commitment date for June 25. Wiley is a key recruiting target for the Georgia Bulldogs. Wiley will decide among Georgia, LSU and Florida State. Wiley’s father played college football at LSU. The four-star receiver is projected to commit to the Georgia Bulldogs, but we will find out soon. Wiley is a …
Read More »Lions sign UFL kicking breakout Jake Bates to 2-year contract
Dan Campbell’s lack of confidence in his kicker arguably cost the Detroit Lions a chance to win last season’s NFC championship game. The team is looking to one of this year’s sensations from the UFL to potentially address that issue. The Lions signed Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates to a two-year contract. Bates’ agent informed ESPN’s Adam Schefter of the …
Read More »Sources: Big 12 exploring naming-rights deal for conference worth hundreds of millions
The Big 12 conference is exploring a naming-rights partnership that may be one of the most lucrative and unique sponsorship deals in college athletics history. In meetings with league administrators two weeks ago in Dallas, Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark formally introduced a concept to sell the naming rights of the conference in a deal that would be worth hundreds …
Read More »2024 Ohio State is the opposite of 2022 USC
As the 2024 Big Ten football season comes closer, it’s worth noting that while Ohio State is a highly formidable team, the Buckeyes are strong in ways they haven’t been in recent years. They are also strong in a way the 2022 USC football team never was. Recent Ohio State teams were great on offense and weak — or at …
Read More »Miami Hurricanes are happy not to face Clemson in 2024, analyst says
The Miami Hurricanes are not on the Clemson Tigers’ 2024 college football schedule. According to one analyst who covers the ‘Canes, that’s a good thing for coach Mario Cristobal’s team. Sam Fariss of Canes Warning lists three teams that Miami is happy not to be playing in 2024. At the top of his list is Clemson. Explains Fariss: “The Clemson …
Read More »Auburn football makes big splash with commitment from top-75 safety Eric Winters
AUBURN — Auburn football recruiting has made a big splash. The Tigers added a pledge Saturday from four-star safety Eric Winters, who is rated by the 247Sports Composite as the No. 65 player in the Class of 2025 and the No. 5 recruit in Alabama. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Winters attends Enterprise High School. Winters has a composite score of .9661, …
Read More »Free agent CB Stephon Gilmore remaining patient as he seeks the “right opportunity”
It appeared Stephon Gilmore and the Panthers were close to reuniting after the draft. Six weeks later, the cornerback remains a free agent. “Being patient right now,” Gilmore said during the red carpet of Tom Brady’s Patriots Hall of Fame ceremony, via Nick O’Malley of masslive.com. “I feel good. Year 13, been playing a long time. So, I’m just being …
Read More »Four-star safety Eric Winters commits to Auburn
Auburn target Eric Winters is one of 12 recruits on campus for official visits this weekend. Speculation of a commitment to Auburn began to rise as soon as he stepped on campus, as recruiting analysts from multiple outlets projected Auburn to land Winters before the weekend ended. Turns out, speculations were true as Winters announced his commitment to Hugh Freeze …
Read More »Bengals WR Tee Higgins reportedly signs $21.8M franchise tag
Wide receiver Tee Higgins has reportedly signed his franchise tag with the Cincinnati Bengals and will make $21.8 million for the 2024 NFL season. Cincinnati placed the franchise tag on Higgins in February, but Higgins later requested a trade before failing to report for the team’s voluntary OTAs. Higgins totaled 42 receptions for 656 yards and five touchdowns in the …
Read More »Rivals250 safety Eric Winters makes the call for Auburn
It’s heating up on the Plains as one of the top prospects in the Southeast is now on board. Rivals250 safety Eric Winters, one of the top recruits inside the state of Alabama, has made the call for Auburn. Miami and Georgia were other finalists for the 6-foot-2, 195-pounder from Enterprise (Ala.) High School. Winters, the No. 14-ranked safety in …
Read More »Lions reportedly signing Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates from UFL
Michigan Panthers star kicker Jake Bates is reportedly signing a two-year deal with the NFL’s Detroit Lions. Bates is coming off a standout season in the UFL, connecting on three 60-plus-yard field goals. The first of these was a game-winning 64-yarder in Week 1 that established the record for the longest field goal in league history and set the tone …
Read More »Four-star all-purpose running back John Forster commits to Rutgers
Perhaps no school has been a bigger surprise on the 2025 recruiting trail than Rutgers, and the Scarlet Knights have now landed a second four-star commitment this week, as all-purpose running back John Forster pledged to head coach Greg Schiano’s program. On Tuesday, the Scarlet Knights secured a commitment from four-star offensive lineman Jaelyne Matthews. With Forster now joining the …
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