OXNARD, Calif. — The Cowboys’ defense was back at it with the double A-gap pressures. Linebacker Eric Kendricks inched toward one of the gaps between the center and guard, a safety creeping up from the backfield to attack the other. Edge rusher Micah Parsons stood behind them, ready to threaten. The Cowboys’ offense hadn’t discussed this. “What any team’s gonna …

ESPN released its rankings of the top 100 players for the 2024 college football season on Thursday. The list, which saw Tennessee defensive end James Pearce Jr. claim the No. 1 spot, included five local athletes. Four Oklahoma players made the cut, while one Oklahoma State player did. Here’s a look at which OU and OSU players were included: More: …

Why 49ers GM Lynch won’t confirm Aiyuk trade agreement reports originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area John Lynch has no interest in discussing any trade rumors involving 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Speaking on Friday’s episode of the “Murph & Markus Show” on KNBR 680, Lynch was asked to confirm any potential trades for Aiyuk. “That’s the part I …

. Mack Brown and the North Carolina Tar Heels’ football program received some good news on Friday afternoon. Three-star running back Demon June pledged his verbal commitment to North Carolina, giving the Tar Heels a big running back commit in the 2025 class. The Jacksonville, North Carolina native announced during a ceremony at his high school on Friday, just a …

A guide to the Bears-Bengals preseason game: Time, television, stadium items originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears will host the Bengals this Saturday for the team’s first preseason game at Soldier Field. Ahead of the event, here’s everything to know about the preseason game, including the schedule, television options and stadium items. When is the Bears-Bengals preseason game? …

. Florida’s 2025 recruiting class improved on Friday after Booker T. Washington (Miami) cornerback [autotag]Ben Hanks Jr[/autotag]. committed to the Gators over Louisville and Miami, according to On3. “It was a tough decision, but at the end of the day, it was Florida,” Hanks said. “I liked Georgia a lot early. When I saw their practice and what they are …

Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporter Jori Epstein is out on the road covering training camps. Today’s stop: the Dallas Cowboys, who were also visited by Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson in July. About the QB Entering the final year of his contract, Dak Prescott told me he feels “free.” He’s leveraging DC Mike Zimmer’s disguises to hone his field vision and …

Most Missouri football practices open to reporters last about 40 minutes and include individual drills much more than anything that resembles a live game. Not Friday, though. Shortly after the Tigers began their 15th practice of fall camp, head coach Eli Drinkwitz offered reporters in attendance the opportunity to stay through the end of the nearly two-hour-long session. That meant …

Deebo believes Aiyuk will be on 49ers’ roster this season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As the Brandon Aiyuk contract saga drags on, Deebo Samuel remains confident the All-Pro wideout will remain with the 49ers during the 2024 NFL season and beyond. During an interview on “Up & Adams” Friday, Samuel was asked if San Francisco can win …

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) fumbles the ball in the third quarter against Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Ethan Downs (40) thrid quarter during an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. This game makes up the119th rivalry match up. On the surface, this should be a great year for the …

Davante Adams made clear this week that if it’s his decision, he’s not playing in the preseason. Raiders coach Antonio Pierce responded with a declarative statement that all healthy starters will play this week. On Thursday, Adams didn’t practice. He watched the night practice in street clothes from the sideline, Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. Adams’ non-participation …

Photo: Isaiah Hole There are multiple factors that go into teams being College Football Playoff worthy. One is experience, another is the schedule. Another big factor is how many top players are contributing to the team. It’s not always that easy, of course. You need talent across the board, namely at quarterback. Coaches have to make good decisions. Players have …

The Jaguars announced a pair of roster moves on Friday afternoon. They have signed defensive end Joe Gaziano as a free agent. Defensive end Rasheem Green was released from the 90-man roster in a corresponding move. Gaziano appeared in two games for the Falcons last season and made two tackles. He spent his first three seasons with the Chargers and …

Syndication: The Record Rutgers athletic director Pat Hobbs resigned Friday, citing health reasons for deciding to leave the school after nine years. The departure of the 64-year-old Hobbs comes just three weeks before the Scarlet Knights begin a highly anticipated football season. Ryan Pisarri, the deputy athletic director and chief of staff, will take over as interim athletic director. “After …

Report: Aiyuk wants final-year adjustment in 49ers’ contract offer originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The last hurdle for Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers to agree to a lucrative contract extension appears to be the final, non-guaranteed year of the potential deal. NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo reported Friday that Aiyuk and the 49ers are on the same page regarding …