. The USC Trojans are in a battle with the Penn State Nittany Lions and Auburn Tigers for one of the nation’s top offensive linemen. Four-star offensive tackle Malachai Goodman from Paramus Catholic HS in New Jersey has named USC football as one of the three finalists for his commitment. “There is no order with the three schools,” Goodman said in …
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Cardinals rookie DL Darius Robinson will miss multiple weeks with calf injury
Cardinals rookie defensive lineman Darius Robinson will miss multiple weeks with an injured calf, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Coach Jonathan Gannon, while chastising media for reporting on an injury that happened during Thursday’s closed practice, confirmed Friday that Robinson injured his calf. He said the team was awaiting MRI results to determine the extent of the injury. If …
Read More »How many times has an unranked team upset top 10 powerhouse in Week 1? FSU is latest
Florida State football suffered an improbable loss overseas to start the 2024 college football season. The Seminoles (0-1, 0-1 ACC) went down 24-21 on a last-second field goal to ACC foe Georgia Tech (1-0, 1-0 ACC) despite being ranked ranked No. 10 in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll and the AP Top 25 Poll. They entered as 10.5-point favorites over …
Read More »Nick Saban picks Auburn to be SEC’s most improved team in 2024
Dec 31, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; Alabama head coach Nick Saban does an interview before the 2022 Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome against Kansas State. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports The college football season is officially underway with the first slate of games taking place on Saturday. The kickoff of the fall festivities could not be complete …
Read More »Mike Tomlin: Steelers will name starting QB after upcoming practice week
The preseason hay is in the barn. But the Steelers are not ready to name a Week 1 starting quarterback. After Saturday’s game at Detroit, coach Mike Tomlin explained that a decision will be made soon. “We’ll make a decision at the end of our work week this upcoming week,” Tomlin told reporters. “We have three days of Steelers versus …
Read More »Roob’s instant observations: Thoughts on the 53-man roster
Roob’s instant observations: Thoughts on the 53-man roster originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Some good. Some bad. A lot bad. But the starters didn’t play, so the Vikings’ 26-3 win over the Eagles in the preseason finale at the Linc is truly meaningless. Other than it clears the way for the regular season to arrive. And it may have earned one …
Read More »Ranking the top 5 backup quarterbacks in the Big Ten
Dec 26, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UNLV Rebels quarterback Jayden Maiava (1) throws a pass during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports There is nothing like quarterback depth in college football. When teams possess backup options with which they are comfortable, offensive coaching staffs …
Read More »Taylor Heinicke hopes to remain with Falcons but knows his future is uncertain
The Falcons will have Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix as their top two quarterbacks. Will they keep a third? Taylor Heinicke is hoping. “I would love to be a part of the Falcons,” Heinicke said after the Falcons’ final preseason game Friday, via Terrin Waack of the team website. “I think this is probably the best roster I’ve been a …
Read More »Why FSU football’s offense fell flat in opener: Short yardage plays, missed opportunities
Florida State football opened the 2024 season with a surgical 75-yard scoring drive against Georgia Tech. The drive gave an impression that the No. 10 ranked Seminoles offense could be on the cusp of a special week zero performance. But a collection of missed opportunities and a lack of explosive plays ended FSU’s momentum as the Seminoles offense looked without …
Read More »Bears cut TE Tommy Sweeney, DL Keith Randolph
The Bears have started paring their roster down to 53 players. The team announced that they have released tight end Tommy Sweeney and waived defensive lineman Keith Randolph on Saturday. They also confirmed that they have placed wide receiver Nsimba Webster and running back Ian Wheeler on injured reserve. A number of reports indicated defensive back Douglas Coleman would also …
Read More »Nick Saban chose Georgia Tech as his “sleeper team” in the ACC before upset win vs. Florida State
Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban made his official debut on ESPN’s “College Gameday” earlier today and made what could have been considered, by some at the time, as his first “hot take” in his new role. But after how Saturday’s Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin played out, the seven-time national championship coach may have been onto something. …
Read More »Why Bears believe they can unlock Darrell Taylor with plan to allow him to ‘flourish’ in Chicago
Why Bears believe they can unlock Darrell Taylor with plan to allow him to ‘flourish’ in Chicago originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — On the surface, Darrell Taylor and the Bears appear to be a match. Head coach Matt Eberflus’ defense needs a reliable rotational edge rusher, and the 27-year-old Taylor needs a fresh start after …
Read More »Joe Tessitore absolutely nailed his broadcast call for Georgia Tech’s game-winning field goal over Florida State
. ESPN broadcaster Joe Tessitore knew exactly what to say as Georgia Tech stunned No. 10 Florida State in Dublin on Saturday to kick off the 2024 college football season. As Yellowjackets kicker Aidan Birr knocked down the 44-yard field goal to lift his team above Florida State, Tessitore nailed the call as he said that Georgia State found a …
Read More »Shanahan enjoyed ‘fun’ Hail Mary in 49ers-Raiders preseason finale
Shanahan enjoyed ‘fun’ Hail Mary in 49ers-Raiders preseason finale originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There’s an old saying that goes, “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.” It appears the 49ers took that advice to heart, with one of the most bizarre final plays you’ll ever see concluding San Francisco’s 24-24 preseason finale tie against the …
Read More »Georgia Tech coach Brent Key gave the best answer about how proud he was of the Yellowjackets’ offensive line
. Georgia Tech coach Brent Key and his Yellowjackets are the biggest winners of the 2024 college football season so far. The team topped No. 10 Florida State in Dublin on Saturday to kick off the year, a massive upset that will have clear ramifications for both teams. The Georgia Tech offensive line played a huge role in paving the …
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