Before Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti brought up the four new additions to the conference at Big Ten football media days in Indianapolis on Tuesday, he dropped some news for the future. Petitti opened up his remarks by announcing the conference had agreed to continue playing the Big Ten Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis through 2028. Big Ten …
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Bears training camp observations: Defense has ‘gut check’ vs. Caleb Williams in two-minute drill
Bears training camp observations: Defense has ‘gut check’ vs. Caleb Williams in two-minute drill originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Bears finished their first block of training camp practices Tuesday at Halas Hall, with the defense once again getting the upper hand on quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense in the two-minute period. The offense …
Read More »Ohio State player says Ryan Day ‘unfairly criticized’ over Michigan losses
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s been tough sledding lately in Columbus, Ohio. No matter how good the Buckeyes have been, there’s been a dark cloud over Ohio State, having lost to rival Michigan football the past three years. Winning The Game had started to appear to be OSU’s birthright, given the results dating back to Jim Tressel’s tenure in Columbus. But after former …
Read More »Lynch expects Aiyuk on 49ers in 2024 but doesn’t completely rule out trade
Lynch expects Aiyuk on 49ers in 2024 but doesn’t completely rule out trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers were scheduled to report for training camp Tuesday in Santa Clara. One question was answered early in the day with the report that wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk would show up on time while he remains embroiled in a …
Read More »Former Florida Gators staffer wants Jaden Rashada lawsuit dismissed
One of the co-defendants in Jaden Rashada’s name, image and likeness lawsuit against Florida Gators coach Billy Napier accused the blue-chip quarterback’s legal team of promoting “cunning conspiracy theories” in a multimillion-dollar federal complaint. That line came Tuesday as former Gators staffer Marcus Castro-Walker moved to dismiss the suit against him in the U.S. District Court’s Northern District of Florida. …
Read More »Brandon Aiyuk reportedly attending 49ers training camp despite trade request
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who recently requested a trade and has been holding out for an extension, is reporting to training camp, NFL Network reported on Tuesday. Aiyuk and the 49ers have been unable to reach a long-term deal this offseason, which led to Aiyuk’s trade request and teams reaching out to San Francisco about a potential …
Read More »49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk will report to training camp despite trade request, per report
Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk will be reporting to Niners training gamp despite wanting a trade off the team. (Photo by Jeff Speer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) San Francisco 49ers players are due to report to training camp on Tuesday, and it appears that wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk will be among them. A player reporting to training camp isn’t typically news, …
Read More »Florida sneaks into ESPN’s top 2025 classes after recent recruiting coup
Florida football’s recruiting efforts in the 2025 cycle had been floundering a bit but a commitment from blue-chip, double-legacy wide receiver Vernell Brown III has finally moved the dial for the Gators. The pass-catcher out of Orlando (Florida) Jones chose the Gators over the Florida State Seminoles, Miami Hurricanes and Ohio State Buckeyes on Sunday afternoon. His decision to follow his family’s …
Read More »Raheem Mostert: Guys would understand if Tua Tagovailoa limits himself until deal is done
As the Dolphins begin training camp this week, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has yet to sign a contract extension with the team. That could put Tagovialoa in “hold-in” territory by limiting his practice reps — or not participating at all, like Jordan Love with the Packers — until the deal is done. In a press conference on Tuesday, running back Raheem Mostert …
Read More »Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell says leadership is No. 1 thing he will stress to his team
INDIANAPOLIS – Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell and his staff spent the offseason mining the transfer portal for length and athleticism to add to the roster. The biggest change in Year 2 of the Fickell era, however, might not be measureable. Fickell unofficially kicked off the 2024 season Tuesday morning at Big Ten media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. His …
Read More »Report: Aiyuk reporting to 49ers camp amid contract dilemma
Report: Aiyuk reporting to 49ers camp amid contract dilemma originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It appears Brandon Aiyuk will make his return to 49ers practice this week. After holding out of the team’s OTA and mandatory minicamp practices earlier this offseason as he continues negotiating a lucrative contract extension with the team, Aiyuk will report to the start …
Read More »One of Texas A&M football’s staff members has reportedly left the program
Sep 3, 2022; College Station, Texas; Texas A&M Aggies helmet on the sideline during the second half against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Kyle Field. Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports It’s no surprise when staff changes are quietly made during the summer, as the college football news cycle’s focus is geared toward preseason previews and recruiting updates, especially ahead of …
Read More »‘Hard Knocks’ reveals fascinating Pats-Giants trade talks before draft
‘Hard Knocks’ reveals fascinating Pats-Giants trade talks before draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston HBO’s popular Hard Knocks show is chronicling the New York Giants’ offseason, including the team’s preparations for the 2024 NFL Draft. In one of the season’s earlier episodes, Giants general manager Joe Schoen is seen talking to New England Patriots general manager Eliot Wolf at …
Read More »Norfolk State, picked to finish fifth in the MEAC, is ‘on the right path’ as football season approaches
NORFOLK — Talking season officially began in the MEAC on Tuesday with the conference’s annual media day. Representatives from all six teams in the conference — including Norfolk State head coach Dawson Odums and tight end Ikeem Wright and defensive back Devon Allen — all gathered to meet with the media and discuss their outlooks on the 2024 football season. …
Read More »Patriots told Giants it would take “significant” offer to swap first-round picks
Giants General Manager Joe Schoen wanted to move up from the sixth overall pick to the third overall pick to select a quarterback in the 2024 NFL draft. But Schoen wasn’t willing to meet the price demanded by the Patriots. Patriots V.P. of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf told Schoen before the draft that the Patriots would need to be bowled …
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