The Wisconsin Badgers football team is two weeks away from their season opener against Western Michigan on Aug. 30 and transfer linebacker Jaheim Thomas is gearing up for his first year in Madison. Thomas, a redshirt senior, transferred to Wisconsin in January after spending the 2023 campaign at Arkansas, recording 90 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, while also adding two …

Respectful disagreement is why we have a fantasy football game, and it’s a big source of summer debate. Today’s assignment is to identify some players the market seems to be in sharp conflict with and give you the tools to make your own decision. It’s no matter if you agree or disagree with my conclusions; you’re the GM of your …

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – NOVEMBER 09: Najee Harris #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide carries the ball during the second half against the LSU Tigers in the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Over the years, there have been a multitude of SEC running backs that have seen success during their …

Whether it’s your first time or your 100th time playing fantasy football, a cast of characters takes shape in every league, and in no better place is this cast revealed than during a draft. And it helps to know these archetypes ahead of your time on the clock, so you know what to expect. Consider this your crash course. Speaking …

Apr 13, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer coaches his team during the A-Day scrimmage at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports At the end of the last college football season, Nick Saban was 72 years old. His retirement was inevitable, but it was just one of those things nobody wanted to speak or …

The CFL’s Most Outstanding Player for 2023 could soon be back in the fold. Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly, the nephew of Jim Kelly and a former NFL player with the Broncos and Colts, will meet Friday with CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie, according to Farhan Lalji of TSN. Ambrosie suspended Kelly for a minimum of nine games. The suspension resulted …

While meeting last month with members of the local media, Texas football special teams coordinator Jeff Banks shared an obvious observation. “Michael Dickson’s not here. Cam Dicker’s not here. Ryan Sanborn’s not here,” Banks said. Sure enough, Dickson is not in Austin anymore. He’s entering his seventh season as the Seattle Seahawks’ punter. Meanwhile, Dicker recently kicked a 58-yard field …

Can Tanner McKee beat out Kenny Pickett for Eagles’ No. 2 quarterback job? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Tanner McKee was asked Thursday night if he feels like he’s earned the Eagles’ No. 2 quarterback spot. “That’s not my decision,” he said. Then he paused and smiled and said, “I wish it was.” So do a lot of Eagles …

Nov. 19, 2022; South Bend, Indiana;Boston College Eagles running back Pat Garwo (24) runs the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Howard Cross III (56) prepares to tackle in the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports All-American lists, preseason watch lists and now top player lists have had plenty of Notre Dame football flavor …

For most of the offseason, Drake Maye was the clear No. 2 on the New England Patriots’ quarterback depth chart. With one more preseason game to go for the Patriots, coach Jerod Mayo opened the door for Maye to become No. 1 before the regular season starts. Jacoby Brissett didn’t play well on Thursday night, throwing one interception into the …

Tim Prangley, Trojans Wire Senior USC Trojans punter Eddie Czaplicki occupies an uncomfortable but important role on the 2024 Men of Troy. On one hand, USC needs him when called upon. On the other hand, USC doesn’t want him to take the field too many times. The less we see of him, the better. Czaplicki is an intriguing part of USC’s …

J.J. McCarthy’s rookie campaign in the NFL came to an end before it began. McCarthy underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn meniscus, which will sideline him for the entire 2024 season. He was set to compete for the Vikings’ starting quarterback job this year after Minnesota picked him No. 10 overall in the NFL Draft. [Related: J.J. McCarthy and …

Fantasy football analyst Sal Vetri compiles all of the NFL training camp news YOU need to know ahead of Week 2’s action of the NFL preseason. No. 9: Alvin Kamara leaves practice with back tightness The injury isn’t considered serious right now, but Kamara had to leave practice on August 13 and a back injury is something to monitor as …

Hugh Freeze’s ability to match wits with Nick Saban no longer matters, and his 2-4 career record against the GOAT can no longer headline Freeze’s résumé. Saban retired. Seven months ago. He’s a golfer and a talking head now. Saban can’t hurt Auburn anymore. The day Saban retired, the SEC overlord mantle passed to Kirby Smart. He’s 8-1 against Auburn. …

Looking for some hidden value at the tight end position in your 2024 fantasy football drafts? The team at Yahoo Fantasy highlights five of their favorite TE sleepers to consider in the late rounds. If not for the presence of Mark Andrews on Baltimore’s roster, Likely would be an easy top-10 fantasy tight end, possibly challenging for top-six status. He’s …