Sep 30, 2023; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) makes an interception during the first half against the Iowa State Cyclones at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports All eyes are on the Oklahoma Sooners entering year one in the SEC. Unlike the Texas Longhorns, everyone’s preseason pick to make a …

The Minnesota Vikings have signed QB Matt Corral after placing J.J. McCarthy — the team’s first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, who’s out of the season with a torn meniscus — on IR. [Related: J.J. McCarthy and other NFL injuries that could impact 2024 season] McCarthy, who underwent surgery Wednesday, was set to compete for the Vikings’ starting job …

49ers ‘hope’ Banks is ready for Week 1 after breaking finger originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Training Camp Live” with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 3 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. SANTA CLARA — Left guard …

Apr 13, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) celebrates after the offense scored a touchdown during the A-Day scrimmage at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports An award that recognizes the top lineman in college football, four different Alabama Crimson Tide football players have been named to the preseason watch list for the …

This summer, Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporters Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein are touring training camps across the country. At each stop, they’ll jot down notes about the quarterback; a rookie to watch; what they’re keeping their eye on; a fantasy thought; what they saw that was interesting; and a wild card for good measure. Here are their observations in …

Photo: Isaiah Hole Former Michigan football staffer Connor Stalions, who allegedly ran what the NCAA deems an illegal sign-stealing scheme, may not have returned to college football, but he’s getting another chance to coach in the game. First reported by The Detroit News’ David Goricki, Stalions has joined the Detroit (Mich.) Mumford program as the team’s defensive coordinator. Stalions is …

With only a few weeks left before the official NFL season kicks off, the Panthers’ odds are on the move. After opening with a win total of 4.5, that line for Carolina has moved to 5.5.  According to John Ewing at BetMGM, that’s the only win-total increase in the NFL so far this year. But professional bettor Adam Chernoff warned …

Hufanga clears injury hurdle, nearing 49ers practice return originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Nine months after sustaining a severe knee injury, 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga took the next steps in his recovery. Hufanga saw a specialist in Southern California on Thursday, and the report was encouraging, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said. “It was good,” Shanahan …

Sep 2, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne (1) hands off to Auburn Tigers running back Damari Alston (22) during warm ups before the game against the Massachusetts Minutemen at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports The Auburn Tigers head into year two of the [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] era and look to gain ground in its …

It’s August, so you know what that means — it’s time for Yahoo Sports’ annual “Madden” simulation. This is the seventh year in a row we are running an entire season through EA Sports’ popular football simulation video game, which was released this week. Last year, Charles McDonald and Anthony Sulla-Heffinger’s simulated seasons produced a mixed bag of results. Madden …

Aug. 16—BLOOMING GROVE — Jason Burnett may be the happiest football coach in the Golden Circle. He’s back exactly where he wants to be after getting the head Coach/Athletic Director job at Blooming Grove, where he was the Lions Defensive Coordinator four years ago. Burnett looks, sounds and feels like the perfect fit in the Grove. “He’s going to be …

Brandon Aiyuk is still employed by the San Francisco 49ers, but he isn’t practicing with the team while he seeks out a new extension. With the 2024 NFL regular season creeping up, where do the Niners stand with the star receiver? It’s a gray area for general manager John Lynch. “I’m not going to characterize any chances or anything,” Lynch …

Lenoir explains mindset entering contract year in 2024 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Deommodore Lenoir knows he needs a different mindset heading into the final year of his rookie contract with the 49ers. Speaking on “The Richard Sherman Podcast,” Lenoir discussed what he wants to accomplish on the field in a contract year. “With the contract part, it …

Rutgers University athletics director Patrick Hobbs has quit his job, according to multiple reports, and is being replaced on an interim basis by deputy athletics director Ryan Pisarri, a former three-sport star at Ramapo High School. Hobbs was the university’s athletics director for nine years. The change comes on the eve of the highly anticipated football season, with some national …

Veteran tackle Mekhi Becton is trying to turn his career around by changing positions. He’s playing right guard for the Eagles. Will the former Jets first-rounder be the new starter at the position? “Yeah, we still have some time to think through some things,” coach Nick Sirianni told reporters after Thursday night’s preseason game against the Patriots. “We’re going to …