Jayden Cofield and James Hansen line up at the same position on the Texas Tech football team, but stand about as far apart as possible on the experience spectrum. Cofield is a year out of high school and a redshirt freshman with the Red Raiders. Hansen’s a sixth-year senior who served a two-year Mormon mission after high school, which makes …

NFL releases new ‘Hard Knocks’ clip ahead of Bears’ second episode originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago As fans gear up for the second Bears’ “Hard Knocks” episode, NFL Films released an unseen clip from the series ahead of the episode’s release. And it’s about an elite training camp duel. Allen revealed a shocking note about his training camp to …

Nov. 25, 2023; Ann Arbor, Mi., USA; Helmets for the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines decorate the on-field set for ESPNÕs College GameDay before SaturdayÕs NCAA Division I football game at Michigan Stadium. Way more than 10 EUGENE, OR – OCTOBER 6: Close-up of the Oregon Ducks ‘Liquid Metal’ helmet during the the game between the Oregon Ducks …

Rams backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will miss the first two weeks of the regular season, due to a suspension under the PED policy. That leaves Stetson Bennett as the primary backup for Week 1 at Detroit and Week 2 at Arizona. Does coach Sean McVay feel confident Bennett can be the backup to Matthew Stafford for the first two games …

Image courtesy of Notre Dame Athletics A lot of things can determine whether or not a college football unit is strong. Players can lift up coaches as well as the other way around. We don’t know if that’s the case at Notre Dame, but one definitely could make that case. [autotag]Mike Mickens[/autotag] is the Irish’s defensive backs coach, and he’s …

Report: 49ers signing veteran D-lineman with Davis set for surgery originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers reportedly are adding another piece to the defensive line as they continue to battle injuries. San Francisco is signing defensive tackle Nick Williams to a one-year contract, former NFL quarterback and media personality Chase Daniel reported Tuesday — a likely replacement …

Utah Utes running back Micah Bernard (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown as Utah and Northwestern play in the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. Northwestern won 14-7. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News With about two weeks to go until the University of Utah kicks off its season against Southern Utah, the …

The Broncos re-signed inside linebacker Alec Mock after he cleared waivers Tuesday, Mike Klis of 9News reports. It’s the third time Mock has signed with the Broncos in three months. He originally signed with the team May 10 as an undrafted free agent and took part in the offseason program before Denver waived him June 20. The Broncos re-signed him …

University of Utah players are shown celebrating a national championship with the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy in the new EA Sports College Football 25 video game. | EA Sports College Football 25 Call it the “Doctor Strange meets college football” project. Utah football is seen — both by local reporters and national pundits — as a strong contender …

Tavon Austin announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday. Austin, 34, hasn’t played in a regular-season game since 2021. “No matter how hard you work or how badly you want something, sometimes God has other plans,” Austin wrote on Instagram. “I wasn’t sure if I was ready to give up football, and it has been one of the most …

Michigan State’s head coach Jonathan Smith looks on during camp on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, at the indoor practice facility in East Lansing. In case you didn’t already know, Michigan State has become something of a tennis powerhouse, and they are led by their star, Ozan Baris, who was the Big Ten Player of the Year last season. On Tuesday, …

Saints running back Alvin Kamara missed Tuesday’s practice with back tightness, coach Dennis Allen said. Allen said the injury isn’t considered serious. Kamara did the pre-practice walkthrough before leaving the field as individual sessions began, Matthew Paras of nola.com reports. “It’s just something he’s dealt with before, so I don’t anticipate it being a bigger deal,” Allen said. Kamara wants …

Aug. 13—PULLMAN — There’s lots to like about this Washington State offensive line, position coach Jared Kaster will tell you, but the group’s depth and versatility stands out most in his mind. For example: Redshirt junior Christian Hilborn is at his best at left guard, but because of injuries, he’s been taking a majority of his reps at right tackle. …

Earlier Tuesday came news that the Steelers and 49ers have a deal in place for a Brandon Aiyuk trade. So, why hasn’t it happened yet? Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports the 49ers haven’t pulled the trigger on a trade because they aren’t that far apart on a deal to keep Aiyuk in San Francisco long term. “What I’ve been …

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 11 practices into fall camp as they prepare for their Aug. 31 game against Wyoming. There have been practices in which the offense went full throttle and yet other times the defense has excelled. Overall coach Kenny Dillingham is pleased with what he has seen from his squad. He was so satisfied with how …