Photo: Isaiah Hole Michigan football has always had a tough schedule by virtue of having to play rival Ohio State at year’s end. In recent years, the Wolverines also have had to play Penn State, which has perennially been one of the toughest teams in college football. Though the Nittany Lions aren’t on the schedule this year, the schedule certainly …

EAGAN, Minn. — A $140 million contract extension can buy you a lot of things as an NFL player. But it can’t pay your way out of a costly injury. If there’s anything the Minnesota Vikings and wide receiver Justin Jefferson know as they approach the 2024 season, it’s that. This is why Minnesota’s $35 million-per-season receiver was on a …

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) during Tennessee’s Orange & White spring football game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel is becoming the “QB Recruit” whisper of sorts, having locked down an impressive roster of highly rated arm talent that should—if you’re able to look beyond the NIL-fueled flips of the modern era—create a …

Rams coach Sean McVay talks with players during a workout at Cal Lutheran. The team will be returning to its Cal Lutheran temporary fields until their Woodland Hills practice facility is available. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) The Rams were supposed to break training camp and head to their new facility in Woodland Hills. Not so fast. The Rams …

The top recruit in the 2026 class in Oklahoma high school football has made his college decision. Durant edge rusher Colton Yarbrough announced his commitment to Arkansas on Saturday. Listed at 6-foot-5, 242 pounds, Yarbrough is a four-star prospect and listed at No. 1 in Oklahoma in his class, according to 247Sports. He announced his top five on Wednesday, a …

The Texans signed free agent offensive lineman Cameron Erving on Saturday, the team announced. Erving, 31, had worked out for the Texans on July 17. He played three games with two starts with the Saints in 2023 after signing with the team’s practice squad Oct. 3. The Browns made him a first-round pick out of Florida State in 2015. Cleveland …

. LSU was hoping to land the top signal-caller in the nation in back-to-back cycles, but those hopes were dashed on Saturday as five-star Greensboro, North Carolina, quarterback [autotag]Faizon Brandon[/autotag] committed to Tennessee. In addition to the Tigers and Volunteers, NC State and Alabama were also finalists. LSU hosted Brandon — the No. 10 player in the nation per On3 …

The jersey of Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) still is not available at the team store. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals fans haven’t had an exciting new rookie star like Marvin Harrison Jr. in a while. And you still might not see any Harrison jerseys at the team’s home opener. There has been a dispute between …

For the second time in three days, Arkansas football has added an important piece to its 2026 recruiting class. Four-star edge rusher Colton Yarbrough committed to the Razorbacks Saturday, announcing his decision at the C4 Sports Performance & Fitness facility in his hometown of Durant, Okla. Yarbrough chose the Hogs over Colorado, Georgia, LSU and Oklahoma State. More: Quarterbacks on …

Mason’s dedication, maturity key in continued 49ers development originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Success isn’t always linear, which 49ers third-year running back Jordan Mason certainly can attest to. The 25-year-old has skyrocketed up San Francisco’s depth chart after he was signed as an undrafted free agent shortly after the 2022 NFL Draft and if the …

Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; UCF Knights head coach Gus Malzahn speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports Ahead of Colorado and UCF’s first season together in the Big 12 Conference, which will include a Sept. 28 matchup in Orlando, head coaches Deion Sanders and Gus …

Harbaugh soaks in Hall of Fame enshrinement of ‘infectious’ Willis originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area CANTON, Ohio — It was not easy for coach Jim Harbaugh and a number of his Los Angeles Chargers assistant coaches to get to the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement. But there was nothing that could keep him away from being there …

recruiting On Friday, the Alabama Crimson Tide were listed as one of five finalists to land a commitment from 2026 five-star safety Blaine Bradford. The other finalists were the LSU Tigers, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Ohio State Buckeyes, and Oregon Ducks. Bradford is ranked as the No. 1 safety in the 2026 recruiting class. He plays for Catholic High School …

The jersey of Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) still is not available at the team store. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Cardinals fans haven’t had an exciting new rookie star like Marvin Harrison Jr. in a while. And you still might not see any Harrison jerseys at the team’s home opener. There has been a dispute between …

. You can’t win all the recruiting battles in today’s ever-changing college football landscape. NIL continues to play a significant part in consistent success, as 2025 5-star safety Trey McNutt committed to Oregon over Texas A&M, Ohio State, Florida, and USC on Saturday afternoon. After delaying his commitment, originally slated for late last week,  the Cleveland, Ohio native took two …