It’s the dawn of a new era in the SEC as Texas and Oklahoma have now jumped from the Big 12 to the SEC. That means the toughest conference in the country just got even harder. With that being said, where does Phil Steele think LSU will finish in the overall SEC rankings this fall? Steele has the Tigers finishing …
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Broncos hire former Stanford coach David Shaw in personnel role
The Denver Broncos announced on Thursday that they have hired former Stanford head coach David Shaw as a Senior Personnel Executive. Shaw, 51, was Stanford’s head coach from 2011-22. He went 96-54 overall, racking up five 10-plus-win seasons in his first six years, and appeared in eight bowl games. The Cardinal also produced 42 NFL Draft picks under Shaw. He …
Read More »2024 Fantasy Football Team Previews Hub
Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season will be here before we know it! With that in mind, our writers are diving into all 32 squads to highlight their offenses, players to target or avoid in fantasy drafts, offseason recaps, win totals and so much more. Whether you’re well into draft research or looking for a place to start, you’ve …
Read More »Lincoln Riley’s remaining 2021 4-Stars shining under Brent Venables
A lot has been made of the difference in recruiting at the University of Oklahoma since Brent Venables has taken over. The Sooners have had three top 10 classes during Venables’ tenure. The biggest difference might be on the defensive side of the ball, where Oklahoma’s added three five-star prospects in the last two cycles in Adepoju Adebawore, Peyton Bowen, …
Read More »EA Sports releases ‘Madden NFL 25’ trailer showcasing new technology
The highly anticipated “Madden NFL 25” features San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey on the cover and new physics on the inside. EA Sports dropped a trailer for its upcoming game on Thursday, highlighting the new “BOOM Tech.” The technology, which is a physics-based system, is designed to provide users with more control, specifically in tackling and with …
Read More »Former Stanford coach David Shaw joins Denver Broncos front office
Former Stanford coach David Shaw is heading back to the NFL. The Denver Broncos announced Thursday that Shaw, 51, would be the team’s Senior Personnel Executive. It’ll be Shaw’s first NFL job in nearly 20 years after he parted ways with the Cardinal after the 2022 season. Shaw worked with Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton when both coached for the …
Read More »In-state four-star DT Christian Evans details commitment to Virginia Tech
Class of 2025 four-star defensive tackle Christian Evans isn’t leaving his home state, as he committed to Virginia Tech on Thursday. The 6-foot-3, 280-pound interior defensive lineman comes out of Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn, Virginia. He currently ranks as the No. 4 player in the commonwealth and the No. 18 defensive tackle in the 2025 cycle. Virginia Tech’s …
Read More »2024-2025 NFL odds: Patriots make history as underdog in all 17 games
After two decades of NFL dominance, topped off by a few years of mediocrity, oddsmakers have very low expectations for the New England Patriots next season. Now low? Check this out: After only winning four games last year, the Patriots’ 2024-2025 Over/Under win total is set at 4.5. Right now, the Pats are tied for second-longest odds in the NFL …
Read More »Chicago Bears London game tickets on sale now
Chicago Bears London game tickets on sale now originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Football fans hoping to fly across the pond to watch the Bears in London can firm up their plans now. Tickets for the team’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium went on sale on Thursday morning. The Week 6 matchup on Oct. 13 …
Read More »Wisconsin top class of 2025 target DL Drayden Pavey announces commitment date
Wisconsin class of 2025 target Drayden Pavey will announce his college commitment on July 2 at 11 a.m. EST, 10 a.m. CST. The Badgers are a finalist to land Pavey — one of the program’s top remaining targets in the class of 2025. The program is listed along with Big Ten rivals Purdue and Indiana. Related: Big Ten football offensive coordinator rankings …
Read More »Eagles lose team doctors over future malpractice risk, former Super Bowl champion’s lawsuit, per report
Getty Images Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, which has provided the Philadelphia Eagles’ orthopedic doctors since 2004, has ended its relationship with the team, as Becker’s Orthopedic Review reported this week. Initiated by Rothman to avoid “future malpractice risk,” the split comes more than a year after former Eagles captain Chris Maragos was awarded $43.5 million in a lawsuit alleging “medical negligence” …
Read More »Recruiting Rumor Mill: News coming in on elite prospects
There is so much going on during the busy month of June that a second Recruiting Rumor Mill was needed this week. Here’s the latest from Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney. MORE RUMOR MILLS: Midwest | National MORE GORNEY: QB Dominoes | Elite 11 ***** CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2026 …
Read More »Broncos hire David Shaw: Here’s what led to the ex-Stanford head coach joining Denver’s front office
Getty Images The Denver Broncos have added a notable name to their front office, as the team announced Thursday that general manager George Paton has tabbed former Stanford head coach David Shaw as a senior personnel executive. For the first time since 2005, Shaw is back in the NFL. Shaw actually interviewed for the Broncos’ vacant head coaching position in 2023 …
Read More »Perpetually overlooked Eagle takes his place on most important list
Perpetually overlooked Eagle takes his place on most important list originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Over the next few weeks leading up to training camp, we’ll be counting down the top 25 most important Eagles for the 2024 season. 25. Brandon Graham24. Nakobe Dean23. Milton Williams It’s hard to believe but Milton Williams is already entering Year 4 of …
Read More »Transfer cornerbacks provide much-needed experience
Jun. 20—CHAMPAIGN — The Illinois football staff mined the transfer portal with intent this offseason. Real positions of need to address. Like offensive and defensive line. The former was a position Illini coach Bret Bielema said he would never be caught short on again. The latter will have all three of last year’s starters, led by second-round pick Johnny Newton, …
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