TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 01: Garrett Nussmeier #13 of the LSU Tigers passes during the ReliaQuest Bowl against the Wisconsin Badgers at Raymond James Stadium on January 01, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) The Tigers entered the 2023 season with high expectations as a top-five team coming off an SEC West title in Brian Kelly’s first …

Jerod Mayo gives explanation for Patriots releasing JuJu Smith-Schuster originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston JuJu Smith-Schuster was the highest-paid wide receiver on the New England Patriots roster entering training camp, but the team still decided to release him last week. Smith-Schuster wasn’t among the best wideouts early in camp, and he also hasn’t been the most durable player since …

April 20, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA: Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian watches from behind the play during the first quarter of the Longhorns’ spring Orange and White game at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sara Diggins-USA Today Sports via American Statesman The first AP Poll of the season is out and the Longhorns are ranked No. …

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter The first full weekend of NFL preseason games provided the first chance to truly evaluate the league’s new kickoff return model, a major change implemented with the hope of bringing the return back to the game without as much risk of injury. Here’s a short video explaining the new kickoff, which features most players lining …

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers says that he regrets his infamous decision to tell reporters that he was “immunized” against the COVID-19 virus at training camp in 2021 in a new biography, according to ESPN.  Rodgers’ phrasing made waves at the time and caused a much bigger stir later in the regular season when he was forced to sit …

I fell asleep in less than a minute on Saturday night, which is rare for me. But I was wiped out, spent, out of gas. A full day of friends and great conversations at the Fantasy Football Expo made for a blast of a day. Of course, there were drafts involved. In the morning, I was part of a 14-manager …

The 2024 preseason AP Poll Top 25 was released on Monday. The Wisconsin Badgers are on the outside looking in, down in the ‘receiving votes’ category. It will be the first time Wisconsin enters the season unranked since 2016, and just the third time since 2007. Related: Ranking all 18 Big Ten football teams in championship tiers entering 2024 season Five …

49ers safety Odum proving he’s more than just special-teams ace originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There are two plays from George Odum’s first preseason with the Indianapolis Colts that he believes enabled him to win a roster spot as an undrafted rookie from Central Arkansas. The first came during a practice when he opened eyes with an impressive …

Photo by: Isaiah Hole Michigan football will have its work cut out for it in 2024 with its schedule loaded with multiple top teams. The preseason AP Top 25 was released on Monday and the Wolverines come in ranked No. 9. Assuming that the maize and blue handle business in Week 1 against Fresno State, they’ll have a top 10 …

Photo by: Isaiah Hole Michigan football will have its work cut out for it in 2024 with its schedule loaded with multiple top teams. The preseason AP Top 25 was released on Monday and the Wolverines come in ranked No. 9. Assuming that the maize and blue handle business in Week 1 against Fresno State, they’ll have a top 10 …

Photo by: Isaiah Hole Michigan football will have its work cut out for it in 2024 with its schedule loaded with multiple top teams. The preseason AP Top 25 was released on Monday and the Wolverines come in ranked No. 9. Assuming that the maize and blue handle business in Week 1 against Fresno State, they’ll have a top 10 …

Malik Nabers appears to have avoided a serious issue after the Giants rookie wide receiver sustained an ankle injury over the weekend. “Sore today, we’ll back off him take it day-to-day, that’s where we’re at with him,” head coach Brian Daboll said ahead of Monday’s practice. Nabers left the field during the final team period of Sunday’s practice and was …

Jan 11, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; A detailed view of College Football Playoff National Championship logo helmet at 2022 Indianapolis Host Committee press conference at the JW Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Entering the 2024 season a lot has been made of the Oklahoma Sooners schedule in year one in the [autotag]SEC[/autotag]. The schedule is tough, considering OU …

Special to Yahoo Sports It’s tough to get too excited about preseason football games, especially when they take place on weekend nights during the final days of summer. Week 1 usually offers a series from first-team players, maybe two if we’re lucky. But fantasy football players need some clarity before the bulk of drafting starts, so that’s where I come …

14 Nov 1998: Quarterback Michael Bishop #7 of the Kansas State Wildcats runs with the ball during a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Wagner Field in Manhattan, Kansas. The Wildcats defeated the Cornhuskers 40-30. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport The 2024 college football season will kick off on Aug. 24 with Week 0. Tennessee will open play on Aug. …