2024 NFL power rankings: Top 32 starting quarterbacks entering Week 1 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston A new NFL season is almost here, and you know what that means: It’s time for a fresh batch of starting quarterback rankings. There’s never been more quarterback talent in pro football than right now. Even many of the players listed in the …

Nov 11, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Michigan State Spartans linebacker Sam Edwards (35) during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports Michigan State football will go back to using permanent captains for 2024 season, but they will also select an honorary captain for each game as well. For the Spartans’ …

Taylor Swift’s relationship with Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce has had a major influence on the NFL, reportedly sparking a 30% increase in Chiefs fans alone since the pair were first linked together over a year ago. This season, Swift’s influence might spill over to on-field matters for the team. Patrick Mahomes recently revealed that Swift “asks a lot …

Broncos owner Greg Penner says Denver has a young team but not a rebuilding team. Penner thinks the potential to win in 2024 is there, and he’s optimistic about what the Broncos can do this season. “It’s a young team, but I’ve got high expectations for what we can accomplish,” Penner said, via the team’s website. Penner said he noticed …

. After months of discussion, practice and waiting, it’s finally time to begin the 2024 college football season. LSU will be opening its campaign in the standalone Sunday night game in Week 1 as it heads to Las Vegas to take on USC at Allegiant Stadium in a battle of preseason ranked opponents that still face quite a few questions …

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has all the leverage. And he knows it. With one year left on his contract, and with the Cowboys not having available to them the most effective tool for keeping player pay in line (i.e., the franchise tag), Prescott will become a free agent in 2025 — unless the Cowboys re-sign him before then. If Prescott …

. Auburn football’s star-studded visitors list for the season opener against Alabama A&M just got brighter. [autotag]Na’eem Offord[/autotag], an Ohio State pledge and Alabama’s top recruit from the 2025 cycle, is scheduled to visit the Plains this weekend. Joining him are four-star quarterback [autotag]Deuce Knight[/autotag] (Notre Dame commit), four-star linebacker [autotag]Elijah Melendez[/autotag] (Miami commit), and four-star running back [autotag]Ousmane Kromah[/autotag]. …

The following is an excerpt from the latest edition of Yahoo’s fantasy football newsletter, Get to the Points! If you like what you see, you can subscribe for free here. Building the perfect fantasy bench is maybe 90% about upside and 10% pragmatism. We must think mostly about collecting high-ceiling players with game-breaking potential, but, as a practical matter, we …

Dec 28, 2019; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; ESPN commentator Greg McElroy looks on before the 2019 Peach Bowl college football playoff semifinal game between the LSU Tigers and the Oklahoma Sooners at Mercedes Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports This Sunday, the LSU Tigers will be taking on the USC Trojans in what should be one of the best …

NFL owners send Brady a clear message with broadcast restrictions originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Tom Brady’s grand ambitions in his post-playing days have just been checked. The NFL confirmed to ESPN’s Seth Wickersham this week that if Brady is approved as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, he’ll be subject to “unique and severe” restrictions in …

. Verbal commitments don’t mean a thing until a national letter of intent is signed. Billy Napier and the Florida Gators know that fact all too well, and it’s why they’ve prepared for continued competition in the recruiting race for Grayson High (Loganville, Georgia) defensive lineman [autotag]Joseph Mbatchou[/autotag]. Since committing to Florida on July 31, Mbatchou, a Cameroon native, has …

It appears head coach Mike McDaniel will remain under contract with the Miami Dolphins for a bit longer after reportedly agreeing to a three-year extension that will keep him in Florida through the end of the 2028 season. McDaniel had two seasons left on the four-year deal that he signed when he took over in Miami in 2022.  McDaniel, 41, …

It has become increasingly clear that the new “dynamic” kickoff will possibly be a dud. We’ve been saying it for months. Bill Belichick said it this week. The NFL knows it could happen. The NFL seems to be not concerned about it. During Tuesday’s special meeting that focused on the issue of private equity, the owners received a brief update …

Oct 21, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes fans chant O-H-I-O around Ohio Stadium during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions. Ohio State won 20-12. It’s been a long off-season for the Ohio State football team and its fans. What seemed like a promising 2023 ended with two heartbreaking losses and …

Eagles release non-green uniform combo for Brazil game originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles will kick off their season next week in São Paulo, Brazil, with a brand new uniform combination that notably doesn’t include any green. As the home team against the Packers at Corinthians Arena, the Eagles will be wearing white jerseys, black pants and black …