BYU head coach Kalani Sitake talks with media members after the Cougars held their first fall football practice in Provo on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News It became quite clear after various BYU coaches and football players spoke to reporters on Monday that the Cougars know which starting quarterback candidate — Jake Retzlaff or Gerry …
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Luter Jr.’s confidence soars after first 49ers training camp
Luter Jr.’s confidence soars after first 49ers training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — After missing training camp as a rookie due to a bone bruise, 49ers cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. is reaping the rewards of getting to experience a full NFL offseason for the first time. Fresh off a pivotal interception in San Francisco’s …
Read More »Is Alabama a lock for the CFB Playoff? | College Football Power Hour
Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz and Adam Breneman discuss Alabama’s chances of making the College Football Playoff under new head coach Kalen DeBoer. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Power Hour” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript My luck for the playoff right now is Alabama. I …
Read More »Jerry Jones believes the “angst, pressure” of being in the last year of a contract is a positive
The Cowboys have a history of letting coaches play out their contracts before committing to signing them to another one. They twice did it with Jason Garrett, who got a contract extension in 2015 and then let go after it expired following the 2019 season. Mike McCarthy is entering the final year of his deal with the Cowboys, something he …
Read More »Key quotes from Tom Herman, previewing Michigan State football matchup
Sep 23, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls head coach Tom Herman during the fist half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports The Jonathan Smith era with Michigan State football is set to open with a meeting against Florida Atlantic on Friday night. The matchup between the Spartans and Owls will …
Read More »Broncos cut eight players, including Phillip Dorsett
The Broncos are seeking to trade receiver Tim Patrick, running back Samaje Perine and punter Trenton Gill before cutting them. None of the three will be on the team’s roster, Mike Klis of 9News reports. The Broncos, though, officially released defensive tackle Angelo Blackson, receiver Phillip Dorsett and inside linebacker Andre Smith on Monday. They waived defensive back Omar Brown, …
Read More »Tom Herman praises Spartan Stadium atmosphere with slight jab to Michigan
Aug 31, 2018; East Lansing, MI, USA; General view of Spartan Stadium during the first quarter of a game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Utah State Aggies at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports Ahead of Michigan State football’s season opener with Florida Atlantic on Friday night, the Owls head man Tom Herman had a press …
Read More »Ravens release Russell Gage, waive six others
Wide receiver Russell Gage was one of the first wave of cuts announced by the Ravens on Monday. Gage signed with the team on August 6 and did not have any catches in preseason action. The veteran tore his patellar tendon at Bucs camp last summer and missed the entire season. Gage had 51 catches for 426 yards and five …
Read More »FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Rans runs wild as Pioneer routs Lewis Cass
It was all Pioneer in the Panthers’ 42-14 win against Lewis Cass Friday night at Owens Memorial Field. Junior quarterback Micah Rans had a five-touchdown game for the Panthers (1-0). He rushed for 95 yards on 18 carries and four touchdowns. He added a 68-yard punt return for a score. Noah Van Meter rushed for 117 yards and a TD …
Read More »Young questions Williams’ holdout timing as 49ers chase championship
Young questions Williams’ holdout timing as 49ers chase championship originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The contract drama surrounding 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has dominated headlines this summer, though another San Francisco star’s holdout looms just as large. San Francisco great Steve Young addressed the team’s ongoing contract negotiations with Trent Williams on Monday, expressing dismay that the …
Read More »Watch Tom Herman, FAU players preview matchup with Michigan State football
Florida Atlantic head coach Tom Herman watches his team during warm ups before a 42-20 victory over Monmouth at FAU Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Boca Raton, Fla. Michigan State football is set to open the Jonathan Smith era with a meeting against Florida Atlantic on Friday night. The matchup between the Spartans and Owls will be the …
Read More »NFL preseason Week 3 fantasy takeaways
Arizona Cardinals Zay Jones suspension locks Michael Wilson in for WR2 duties The Cardinals rested their starters so there isn’t much of note from their finale. More importantly, Zay Jones was suspended for five games. This makes Michael Wilson the clear WR2, though Greg Dortch could out-target him specifically in three-receiver sets. Wilson looks like more of a clear-out option …
Read More »Weston Franklin was a big scouting winner in Georgia Tech’s win over Florida State
Sep 16, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King (10) reacts with Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets offensive linemen Weston Franklin (72) after a touchdown during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports Georgia Tech pulled off the upset against ACC rival Florida State in the Week 0 …
Read More »Report: Dalvin Cook to visit with Cowboys
Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is set to rejoin the Cowboys after agreeing to a four-year contract extension and the team may be adding a veteran to their offensive backfield as well. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that running back Dalvin Cook is heading to Dallas on Monday night to meet with the team. Cook is coming off a lost …
Read More »With current injuries at receiver, Ole Miss’ running game ‘is going to be very important’
OXFORD – Ole Miss’ opener against Furman is just a few days away. But the Rebels might not be playing with a full deck of cards when they take the field at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Head coach Lane Kiffin told reporters Monday that the wide receivers room is a bit thin at the moment due to injuries. Senior Jordan Watkins and …
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