PAYSON — Sam Leavitt and Jeff Sims played against each other last year in the Big 10. Now they’re teammates at Arizona State and fighting for the same job. They were the main attraction Saturday morning as the Sun Devils took to the picturesque tree-line turf field at Camp Tontonzona for a scrimmage wrapping up four days of drills and …
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Ed Oliver was cleared to return after hurting knee
Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver left Saturday’s preseason opener a bit earlier than expected, but it doesn’t look like there will be any lingering issue. Oliver left the game after the Bears’ first offensive play and the team announced that he suffered a knee injury. They also announced that he was cleared to return to the game, but he did …
Read More »Auburn remains in contention to land five-star OT Andrew Babalola
. One of Auburn’s highest recruiting targets for the 2025 class is set to commit next week, and the Tigers remain in a tight race for his pledge with several power programs. [autotag]Andrew Babalola[/autotag], a five-star offensive tackle from Overland Park, Kansas, is scheduled to announce his commitment next Tuesday, Aug. 13 and Auburn could come away as the sneaky …
Read More »The ‘buzz’ about Jayden Daniels keeps building after impressive preseason debut
Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — There have been moments all summer when Dan Quinn and the Commanders couldn’t help but smile and dream about a better future — one they’ve been waiting for in Washington for far too many years. Sometimes, all it takes is one small play by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels to make it …
Read More »Dolphins OL Kion Smith done for season with torn ACL
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel was hoping for the best for reserve offensive lineman Kion Smith after Smith left Friday night’s preseason game with a knee injury. The news, though, was not good for Smith after an MRI. He tore an ACL on the Dolphins’ second offensive series, ending his season, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. Smith started at left guard …
Read More »Why Oklahoma State’s Mike Gundy says NCAA is becoming ‘a non-factor’ in college football
STILLWATER — Asked about the forthcoming NCAA antitrust lawsuit settlement that will bring the next wave of changes to college football, Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy asked some questions in return. “Everything will be new and it’s fascinating to me now,” Gundy said. “As we move forward and get into players actually being employees, the issue will be, what do …
Read More »What we learned as Caleb Williams excites, electrifies in Bears’ 33-6 preseason win vs. Bills
What we learned as Caleb Williams excites, electrifies in Bears’ 33-6 preseason win vs. Bills originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago ORCHARD PARK, New York — Caleb Williams makes no small plans and isn’t one to temper excitement. The rookie quarterback has not shied away from the attention and expectations he and the Bears face this fall while at the …
Read More »FAMU football ‘very clean’ in special teams-focused scrimmage: How the Rattlers performed
James Colzie III is still assessing his inaugural Florida A&M football team. On Saturday, the Rattlers had their second scrimmage at the 14th practice of fall training camp on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium. The scrimmage was special teams-focused. Colzie said the Rattlers worked about 29 snaps that explored punting, kicking, and coverages, among other special teams nuances. …
Read More »WATCH: Micah Baskerville takes an interception for a touchdown against Bills
WATCH: Micah Baskerville takes an interception for a touchdown against Bills originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears’ defense stepped up against the Bills in their second preseason game. Linebacker Micah Baskerville intercepted a pass from Shane Buechele and took it to the house. Here’s the play. .@Mikeyytb TO THE HOUSE 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/Mg0xOU0V6W — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) August …
Read More »Report: Notre Dame to add Pro Football Focus analyst to its football staff
University of Notre Dame Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman joined the Notre Dame Club of Canton for an event at Massillon Eagles Post 190 Tuesday, May 07, 2024. Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman is always trying to make his team better. It doesn’t matter where; coaches, support staff, or players, the Irish boss wants the best in South …
Read More »Jets defeat Commanders, 20-17, in preseason action on last-second field goal
The Jets rested nearly all of their main contributors on Saturday afternoon, but several of their young players made the most of the opportunity to make some plays in the team’s 20-17 win over the Washington Commanders. Reserve kicker Austin Seibert made the game-winning field goal with 21 seconds remaining after number three quarterback Adrian Martinez drove the Jets into …
Read More »LSU cracks the top 15 in On3’s preseason college football rankings
Jul 15, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; LSU head coach Brian Kelly speaking at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports The Tigers came in at No. 12 in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll entering the 2024 season, and that seems to be the general consensus opinion of where this team stacks up. On3 released its preseason rankings …
Read More »DeMeco Ryans praises Mario Edwards Jr. after his Friday night performance in Pittsburgh
In his tenth year, defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. has moved around, a lot. In his new home, he’s quickly thriving. Edwards, originally a second-round pick of the Raiders in 2015, signed in March with the Texans. On Friday night in Pittsburgh, the first-stringer had 0.5 sacks, two tackles for loss, and a quarterback hit. “Mario has been disruptive all …
Read More »4-star safety CJ Jimcoily explains why he committed to LSU
Lipscomb Academy defensive back CJ Jimcoily, who was selected for the 2024 Dandy Dozen, poses for a portrait in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, July 9, 2024. LSU added a pair of commitments in the last few days, headlined by four-star Nashville receiver [autotag]CJ Jimcoily[/autotag]. The Tigers had been recently trending for Jimcoily, and he explained why he ultimately chose LSU over …
Read More »WATCH: Caleb Williams throws a difficult, dazzling pass to Cole Kmet on the run
WATCH: Caleb Williams throws a difficult, dazzling pass to Cole Kmet on the run originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Caleb Williams impressed with elite flashes during his preseason debut with the Bears. During his preseason debut, he made a nifty shovel pass to D’Andre Swift under heavy pressure for a 42-yard gain. On the ensuing drive, Williams — on …
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