Not many outside of Ann Arbor gave Michigan football a chance in 2023 to win the national championship, but those in the know knew what the Wolverines had. And now that that national championship lives in Ann Arbor, not many are giving Michigan football a chance, yet again. Though this year may be a big question mark with a new …
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Michigan football gets predictions to land 2025 4-star cornerback
Despite years of success at the cornerback position, Michigan football has only had intermittent success at recruiting the position. Yes, the Wolverines have arguably the best corner in all of college football in Will Johnson, but the past few cycles have seen the maize and blue struggle when it comes to attracting top talent at the position. Though that’s sometimes …
Read More »Long-shot bets pouring in on Raiders’ Zamir White to lead the NFL in rushing yards
The departure of Josh Jacobs will be a big opportunity for Raiders running back Zamir White, and some people are betting that White is going to make the most of that opportunity. More bets have been placed on White to lead the NFL in rushing yards than any other player, according to BetMGM.com. White has received 27 percent of all …
Read More »Why Kansas State is all-in with ‘face of the program’ Avery Johnson as Wildcats hunt Big 12, CFP glory
LAS VEGAS — Kansas State absolutely, positively did not need to make a quarterback change. Incumbent Will Howard was one of the most accomplished players in program history, leading the Wildcats to their first outright Big 12 title in almost 20 years. After entering the portal, Howard landed at Ohio State, a program that has put three of its last …
Read More »Bills’ Keon Coleman explains why he won’t golf with Josh Allen, recommends activity for them to do together
When Keon Coleman’s hilarious golf take during the NFL Scouting Combine was made public, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that the Bills rookie wideout would become a regular playing partner with his new quarterback and golf junkie, Josh Allen. It turns out, however, that the two teammates have yet to play a round together. Coleman recently shared why during an interview …
Read More »Purdue football’s Dillon Thieneman rated top 100 player in EA Sports College Football 25
WEST LAFAYETTE — Dillon Thieneman turned heads as one of the best freshman football players last season. Now the Purdue football star is considered one of the top players in the nation. At least according to EA Sports. On Wednesday, EA Sports released its top 100 individual player rankings ahead of its much-anticipated release of the College Football 25 video …
Read More »NFL in talks with this big-name artist to headline halftime of first-ever Brazil game in 2024, per report
Getty Images The NFL will make history when it hosts its first-ever South American regular-season game in September, with the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers set to square off in Brazil. One of the country’s most recognized celebrities could be part of the festivities, according to Brazil’s RedeTV!, with the NFL in “advanced negotiations” to feature pop star Anitta …
Read More »Ranking top 20 defensive linemen for 2024 season, Cowboys’ Dak Prescott shares latest on contract talks
Happy midweek, everyone! John Breech is still rewatching Joe Burrow’s latest interviews, so you’ve got me, Cody Benjamin, to deliver all the latest from around the NFL, right here in the Pick Six newsletter. Be sure to subscribe right here, to ensure you never miss a daily dose of NFL updates. And keep on reading for everything from news on …
Read More »Patriots fans will enjoy this Drake Maye clip from HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’
Patriots fans will enjoy this Drake Maye clip from HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye didn’t just impress the New England Patriots during the pre-2024 NFL Draft process. He impressed the New York Giants, too. The Giants interviewed Maye at the NFL Scouting Combine back in February, and even had him diagram …
Read More »Utah star QB Cam Rising hints 2024 college football season will be his last: ‘Seven years is more than enough’
Getty Images Utah star quarterback Cam Rising is not aspiring to become an eighth-year senior, even though he would be eligible to play again in 2025. The 25-year-old Utes icon clarified during Big 12 Media Days that he intends for the 2024 season to be his last in the college ranks. In response to a question from Brett McMurphy of the …
Read More »Ranking top 20 interior defensive linemen for 2024 NFL season: There’s a new No. 1 after Aaron Donald retires
It’s a new day in the NFL when it comes to the defensive line. For years, whenever we’d go through the exercise of ranking the top defensive linemen in the league, the No. 1 spot was simple: Aaron Donald. Little thought was needed to put the Los Angeles Rams superstar into the top slot in these rankings because the three-time …
Read More »Peyton Manning reveals the one WR in NFL history he’d like to throw a pass to whom he never got to
Getty Images Peyton Manning is regarded as one of the best quarterbacks of all-time. The five-time NFL MVP won two Super Bowls with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos, and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2021. Manning also had his No. 18 retired by both franchises he played …
Read More »College Sports Wire projects Texas Longhorns 2024 record game-by-game
The Texas Longhorns are gearing up for their first season as members of the Southeastern Conference, and to be honest, the transition could not have come at a better time. When the departure from the Big 12 was announced in the summer of 2021, the Longhorns weren’t necessarily in a bad spot as they were coming off of back-to-back Alamo …
Read More »LOOK: ‘Hard Knocks’ reveals what Giants saw in Malik Nabers that led to team taking him with first-round pick
The New York Giants spent the No. 6 overall pick on Malik Nabers in the 2024 NFL Draft. The selection only came to be, however, after the team deliberated over Nabers’ “highly passionate” personality, as revealed on HBO’s latest offseason edition of “Hard Knocks,” and wondered aloud whether the club’s quarterback could “handle” it. “You’ll hear about it if he’s …
Read More »Big shoes to fill: Cam Jurgens on most important list
Big shoes to fill: Cam Jurgens 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 Williams22. Jake Elliott21. Nolan Smith20. Cooper DeJean19. Reed Blankenship18. Tyler Steen17. Devin White16. Quinyon …
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