Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) runs after TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Josh Hoover (10) as he throws a pass during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the TCU Horned Frogs at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. Oklahoma won 69-45. BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK Watch …

With only one quarterback able to start and two competing for the preseason spot as injured star Justin Herbert recovers, one question loomed as the final practice of the week approached: Who will Jim Harbaugh send out Saturday to lead the Chargers offense against the Rams, Easton Stick or Luis Perez? Harbaugh decided to keep Stick as the starter, the …

In response to a question last month about his son’s ongoing bankruptcy case, Colorado football coach Deion Sanders made a request to the USA TODAY Sports reporter who asked him about it. “I want you to do this for me,” the Pro Football Hall of Famer said then. “I want you to do your homework and do a whole investigation …

Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett, shown under the watchful eye of quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone, will start in the second preseason game. (Gary Klein / Los Angeles Times) Stetson Bennett’s goals are simple for when the Rams face the Chargers in a preseason game Saturday at SoFi Stadium. The Rams quarterback said he wants to build on the positives from the …

For the first time in 15 years, every football coach at Florida’s seven FBS schools is returning. The turnover may sound unusual but it’s pretty much standard in this volatile industry, which gets more pressure packed by the year. Back in 2009, staples such as Bobby Bowden (FSU), Urban Meyer (Florida), Howard Schnellenberger (FAU), George O’Leary (UCF) and Jim Leavitt …

The Cowboys are heading into their last week of training camp in Oxnard, California and they still haven’t resolved any of their ongoing contract negotiations. Quarterback Dak Prescott is involved with one of them as he moves into the final year of his current deal. There’s a clause in that deal barring the Cowboys from using a franchise tag, so …

Nov 11, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Cade Stover (8) is congratulated by Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Carson Hinzman (75) on his touchdown during the NCAA football game against Michigan State University at Ohio Stadium. The Ohio State football season is getting closer by the day, now just a few short weeks away and this …

Rams assistant head coach/pass game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant will serve as the head coach for the team’s preseason game against the Chargers on Saturday, Sean McVay announced Thursday. McVay will sit in the booth. “It’s a great earned opportunity,” McVay said, via Stu Jackson of the team website. It’s frankly something every head coach in the NFL should do at …

Back for our ninth year and expanding by leaps and bounds, we’ll get to all the striking changes over the past six months as well as some of the more significant developments. But just like any other year, we begin by addressing what nobody is reporting with an honest, unbiased and transparent perspective on the status of college football. Fans …

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh has discussed hiring Colin Kaepernick as an assistant coach, but Harbaugh says that won’t be happening any time soon. Asked about his recent comments on Kaepernick, Harbaugh said after Thursday’s practice that Kaepernick will not be with the Chargers in any capacity this season. “I love Colin, and always will, and that gets conflated into he …

When Israel Briggs was a freshman, he saw a future major NCAA Division I football player terrorize his Mt. Whitney Pioneers in person. That player was Jaeden Moore — then a 6-foot-4, 230-pound senior for the Central Valley Christian Cavaliers. Moore, a two-way starter at defensive end and tight end, lit up the Pioneers with two catches for 65 yards. …

Eventually, every NFL city will host the draft. If it wants to. Buffalo officially wants to. Via Ryan O’Halloran of the Buffalo News, the Bills have submitted an official request to host the NFL draft in 2028 or 2029. It’s unclear where the draft would specifically happen. It possibly would unfold in and around the team’s new stadium, which opens …

In a preseason headlined by veteran experience and seasoned newcomers, some youngsters are making some noise. Missouri football is fast approaching its 2024 season-opener, which comes Thursday, Aug. 29 against Murray State on Faurot Field in Columbia. Behind the scenes, some true freshmen are drawing the plaudits of their peers and mentors. “I mean, there’s freshmen in every aspect of …

Nicolas Cage will play John Madden in an upcoming film about the legendary coach and broadcaster’s role in developing the “Madden NFL” video game franchise. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) Nicolas Cage likely isn’t the first actor fans might envision to play legendary football coach and broadcaster John Madden. But the Academy Award winner has indeed been cast as Madden …

It was painfully obvious that Florida’s secondary needed help after last season. What’s not so obvious is how the Gators have tried to remedy the situation. Meet safety Asa Turner. He brings experience, intensity, a championship pedigree, style, cool vibes and hair to die for. “I call him Rapunzel,” fellow safety Jordan Castell said. We can only guess, but Turner …