The Athletic’s Stewart Mandel released his predictions for the 2024 Big Ten football season on Friday. His predicted final standings are unsurprisingly led by Ohio State (projected 12-0, 9-0 Big Ten) and Oregon (projected 10-2, 7-2 Big Ten). Iowa and Michigan also tied the Ducks with 7-2 conference records. The Wisconsin Badgers, then, are tied for fifth in Mandel’s ranking. …

Despite the varied interest in the Pro Bowl Games, players continue to view a Pro Bowl berth as one of the highest honors in the game. The recognition from their peers and fans validates their work between the lines, placing the players in the elite category within the football world.  Given the importance of making the Pro Bowl, it is …

The Bills defense suffered a blow this week. Linebacker Matt Milano tore his biceps and there’s a good chance that the veteran will miss the entire season as a result of the injury. Safety Damar Hamlin said that the loss costs the Bills “an All-Pro player and an All-Pro person,” but it also opens up a big opportunity for second-year …

Welcome to the first year of the 12-team College Football Playoff. In anticipation of the first four-round postseason in college football history, we’re counting down our predicted playoff field as the season approaches. The top five conference champions in the CFP selection committee’s rankings will make the playoff and the rest of the field will be filled out by seven …

Patriots 53-man roster projection: Offensive youth movement on display originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — It’s that time again. With another preseason game in the books, let’s have a look at how the Patriots’ roster could look when their numbers have to be reduced down to 53 active players. No changes here compared to our last projection. Perhaps the Patriots …

The chaos of conference realignment ahead of the 2024 season has brought us larger conferences. And those larger conferences have led to some daunting schedules. With the four remaining power conferences all going without divisions this season, many teams’ chances of making the expanded College Football Playoff or even a bowl game may hinge on not having an in-conference powerhouse …

Should Patriots fast-track Maye after encouraging effort vs. Eagles? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — Drake Maye handled his business on Thursday night. Now it’ll be interesting to see how the Patriots coaching staff handles him moving forward. Jerod Mayo has been very clear throughout the summer when detailing how he’ll handle player workloads: You get what you …

Nov 18, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key runs on the field before a game against the Syracuse Orange at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets recently picked up a commitment from five-star offensive tackle recruit Josh Petty. In fact, Petty represents history …

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After Wednesday’s joint practice with the Seahawks, new Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley stood next to the field, surrounded by a throng of local media, and explained his two missed deep-ball opportunities during team drills.  He beat the Seattle cornerback both times, he said, but he just didn’t finish his routes.  Next thing …

Did Maye overtake Brissett with performance vs. Eagles? Felger, Curran react originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston “If he’s better than Jacoby (Brissett) then he’ll play. He’ll start.” That quote from New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo came after Thursday night’s 14-13 preseason loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Mayo doubled down on his willingness to start rookie quarterback Drake …

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season in 15 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. 2024 will be the fourth season for Tennessee under head coach Josh Heupel. In his first three seasons, …

Did the James Bradberry-to-safety experiment hit setback? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — There were going to be some bumps in the road for James Bradberry as he transitions to a new position. We saw one on Thursday night. The veteran defensive back didn’t hate everything about his performance in the Eagles’ 14-13 win over the Patriots …

Big Ten Network will run a feature from Wisconsin football training camp on Saturday, Aug 17. at 5:00 p.m. CT. The outlet will air one hour of content deriving from the Badgers’ training camp this summer to provide fans a glimpse into the team before the 2024 season commences. All 18 Big Ten programs will receive coverage. Maryland, Iowa, USC, …

Rachel Doerrie, ESPNAug 16, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseRachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. The Hlinka-Gretzky Cup ended last week with Canada winning the …

Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice and NFL writer Charles McDonald discuss Atlanta’s acquisition of the four-time All-Pro defensive end and if it was a wise investment. Hear the full conversation on “Football 301” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Matt Judon going to the Atlanta Falcons for a third round …