49ers camp takeaways: Injuries mounting before preseason opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers entered their fourth block of training camp practices on Tuesday with all eyes searching for Brandon Aiyuk, who was not seen around the practice field as he has been the last few weeks. The 49ers went about business as usual …

Aug 31, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans fans with body paint spell out “Fight On!” in the first half against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated Fresno State 31-23. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The US LBM Coaches Poll, presented by USA TODAY Sports, was released on Monday. The first preseason …

Shanahan reveals plan for 49ers starters in preseason opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Coach Kyle Shanahan met with the 49ers’ coaching staff Monday to put together a plan for the team’s first game of the 2024 NFL preseason. While Shanahan did not get into specifics, he revealed that the game plan does not include …

Former BYU and Baylor basketball player Caleb Lohner (81) goes through drills during fall camp at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. The former college basketball player not only changed schools, but sports too. | Utah Athletics Thunk. Thunk. Thunk. Thunk. After everyone had left the practice field on Monday, Caleb Lohner was the only player that remained. …

How rookie Rome Odunze is learning from Keenan Allen, DJ Moore every day at Bears practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Most rookie wide receivers selected at the top of any given NFL Draft enter their respective teams with high expectations to elevate that team’s offense. But Rome Odunze, despite being drafted No. 9 with the Bears, doesn’t shoulder …

BOULDER, CO – SEPTEMBER 9: Tight end Nate Boerkircher #87 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers is tackled by safety Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig #7 of the Colorado Buffaloes after a catch in the first quarter at Folsom Field on September 9, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) Once again, the Colorado Buffaloes have one of the toughest schedules in college …

Eric Williams NFC West Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. — Second-year Cardinals receiver Michael Wilson is getting a daily, up-close view of the top receiver in this year’s draft class. Understandably, Wilson is taking every opportunity to compare notes and glean whatever he can from Marvin Harrison Jr. “I’ve never been around a receiver that’s a bona fide first-rounder,” Wilson told FOX …

How Purdy’s patience paid off with prolific sophomore season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy’s ascencion into NFL superstardom is a one-of-a-kind story, but how exactly did the 49ers quarterback manage to take such a tremendous leap despite an extremely unconventional offseason before his second professional season? Trust and patience. After tearing his UCL …

PITTSBURGH – Tyler Palko, one of the most prolific quarterbacks in program history, will serve as keynote speaker at the 2024 Pitt Football Kickoff Luncheon Aug. 23. Palko will join coach Pat Narduzzi, Athletic Director Heather Lyke and the 2024 Pitt football senior class at the luncheon, which will be held at Acrisure Stadium. Tickets for the luncheon are $65. …

Part of the uncertainty surrounding Deshaun Watson this season is that he’s coming off shoulder surgery. There’s more to the Watson puzzle than his health, but Tuesday brought a reminder that Watson is still working back from an injury that ended his 2023 season. The Browns announced that Watson will not play in the preseason opener against the Green Bay …

Oct 28, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; USC Trojans offensive lineman Jarrett Kingston (52) prepares to block California Golden Bears linebacker Cade Uluave (left) during the fourth quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports USC fans are definitely concerned about the 2024 defense for the Trojans and what it will look like. A team can’t have horrendous …

Why Aiyuk might want to heed Bosa’s wise words on leaving 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Just ask Davante Adams. It’s no secret that contract negotiations with the 49ers can be difficult, just ask Nick Bosa. And Deebo Samuel. And Trent Williams. And Christian McCaffrey. And George Kittle. …

With the countdown started to its Aug. 31 season opener against Colorado State, the Texas football team resumed practicing on Tuesday. This may be the most anticipated season at Texas in some time. Coming off a 12-2 year that included the Big 12 championship and its first-ever appearance in the College Football Playoff, UT was picked to finish second in …

What we want to see the most in Bears’ ‘Hard Knocks’ season premiere originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The “Hard Knocks” season premiere is finally here. On Tuesday night, HBO and NFL Films will give fans unprecedented access to the Bears as they go through training camp and gear up for the regular season. “Hard Knocks” is a long-running …

Photo: Isaiah Hole One of the narratives about Michigan football with it facing potential NCAA charges in the wake of the Connor Stalions scandal has had to do with the turnaround following 2020. The ‘just asking questions’ crowd on social media tends to say something like this: Jim Harbaugh had a 69-24 record before Stalions was hired and a 40-3 …