49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee on a non-contact play Nov. 19. He underwent surgery soon after and continues to work his way back. Hufanga is targeting the season opener, which comes almost nine months after his injury. “We’ve had plenty of conversations with the training staff, and putting me in the best …

Jaelyne Matthews is in the midst of a busy time in his recruitment. The four-star offensive lineman just had an official visit to Rutgers over the weekend and now has official visits lined up for Miami and Tennessee. The official visit for Matthews at Rutgers ran Saturday through Monday because he attended prom on Friday night. Most of the recruits …

Talk about extending the regular season to an 18th game has picked up recently and one member of the NFL Players Association’s executive committee weighed in on the notion on Wednesday. Colts center Ryan Kelly said that having more games “sounds great” to some people when NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell discusses it, but that his feeling is that it is …

The Ohio State football high school camps are in full swing and these camps provide the perfect opportunity to identify talent and offer a scholarship on the spot, which was the case for in-state running back, Nino Hill. The three-star prospect in the class of 2025 from Canton McKinley looks to be the ideal addition to a recruiting backfield that …

Dak Prescott, entering the final season of his contract, has an uncertain future. So, too, do CeeDee Lamb, who is holding out of mandatory minicamp as he seeks a new deal, and DeMarcus Lawrence and Zack Martin and Brandin Cooks and all of the coaching staff. The Cowboys’ window with this group of players and coaches could close after this …

The Gophers football program picked up a commitment from Caledonia, Minn., athlete Ethan Stendel on Wednesday night. Stendel attended a camp at the U, and after speaking with head coach P.J. Fleck. He received a scholarship offer and quickly pledged to the U. “I’m excited to announce my commitment to the University of Minnesota,” Stendel said on social media. Stendel …

Chris Simms on Caleb Williams: ‘His mechanics are flawless’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago NFL analyst and quarterback guru Chris Simms made waves last week when he ranked Caleb Williams the No. 20 QB in the NFL this year– the highest he’s ever ranked a rookie quarterback in his annual review. Simms joined the Under Center Podcast this week …

Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel, senior college football reporter Ross Dellenger, and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde discuss the SEC’s future without the former Alabama head coach. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript You look at the current coaches and there’s …

As Good Morning Football remains inexplicably on hiatus as the production relocates from New York to Los Angeles, the “former NFL player” chair has been vacated. Gone, according to Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com, is former NFL defensive back Jason McCourty. He won’t be with the show when it relaunches in August from L.A. GMFB shuttered in late March, with a …

Should the NCAA allow corporate logos on jerseys and football fields? | College Football Enquirer<p>Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel, senior college football reporter Ross Dellenger, and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde discuss the potential for the NCAA to permit corporate logos on jerseys and on-field sponsors. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on …

The Saints drafted wide receiver Chris Olave in the first round in 2022 because they thought he would be a productive piece of their passing game and their bet has paid off. Olave has 159 catches for 2,165 yards and nine touchdowns through his first 31 NFL games and he posted better numbers in all three categories during his second …

On Wednesday, the College Football Playoff committee announced the schedule for the first 12-team field that debuts this season in late December. One noticeable change is that two first-round playoff games will be aired on TNT Sports, which recently announced they subcontracted the games from ESPN. Last year the Texas Longhorns earned a spot in the 2023-24 College Football Playoffs, …

Bears minicamp observations: Defense confusing Caleb Williams but flashes keep growing originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams’ rookie education continued Wednesday at Halas Hall during the Bears’ second mandatory minicamp practice. Facing a defense at full strength, Williams and the offense struggled during a 7-on-7 period that saw multiple passes broken up by the …

Jun. 5—New Mexico announced a 13-player signing class Wednesday, featuring seven transfers from the Power Four ranks. The Lobos have now either signed or landed commitments from 19 players since the start of spring practice in late March. Of the 13 players, the Journal had already reported on six of the signings. Here are the seven new signees: Jahvante Royal …

Warner jokes he’s ‘aging like fine wine’ entering seventh 49ers season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The NFL can take its toll on even the best of athletes, but 49ers linebacker Fred Warner is feeling fresh as ever ahead of his seventh season in the league. The All-Pro didn’t take part in on-field work during organized team activities …