Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel was hoping for the best for reserve offensive lineman Kion Smith after Smith left Friday night’s preseason game with a knee injury. The news, though, was not good for Smith after an MRI. He tore an ACL on the Dolphins’ second offensive series, ending his season, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. Smith started at left guard …

STILLWATER — Asked about the forthcoming NCAA antitrust lawsuit settlement that will bring the next wave of changes to college football, Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy asked some questions in return. “Everything will be new and it’s fascinating to me now,” Gundy said. “As we move forward and get into players actually being employees, the issue will be, what do …

What we learned as Caleb Williams excites, electrifies in Bears’ 33-6 preseason win vs. Bills originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago ORCHARD PARK, New York — Caleb Williams makes no small plans and isn’t one to temper excitement. The rookie quarterback has not shied away from the attention and expectations he and the Bears face this fall while at the …

James Colzie III is still assessing his inaugural Florida A&M football team. On Saturday, the Rattlers had their second scrimmage at the 14th practice of fall training camp on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium. The scrimmage was special teams-focused. Colzie said the Rattlers worked about 29 snaps that explored punting, kicking, and coverages, among other special teams nuances. …

WATCH: Micah Baskerville takes an interception for a touchdown against Bills originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears’ defense stepped up against the Bills in their second preseason game. Linebacker Micah Baskerville intercepted a pass from Shane Buechele and took it to the house. Here’s the play. .@Mikeyytb TO THE HOUSE 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/Mg0xOU0V6W — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) August …

University of Notre Dame Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman joined the Notre Dame Club of Canton for an event at Massillon Eagles Post 190 Tuesday, May 07, 2024. Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman is always trying to make his team better. It doesn’t matter where; coaches, support staff, or players, the Irish boss wants the best in South …

The Jets rested nearly all of their main contributors on Saturday afternoon, but several of their young players made the most of the opportunity to make some plays in the team’s 20-17 win over the Washington Commanders. Reserve kicker Austin Seibert made the game-winning field goal with 21 seconds remaining after number three quarterback Adrian Martinez drove the Jets into …

Jul 15, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; LSU head coach Brian Kelly speaking at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports The Tigers came in at No. 12 in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll entering the 2024 season, and that seems to be the general consensus opinion of where this team stacks up. On3 released its preseason rankings …

In his tenth year, defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. has moved around, a lot. In his new home, he’s quickly thriving. Edwards, originally a second-round pick of the Raiders in 2015, signed in March with the Texans. On Friday night in Pittsburgh, the first-stringer had 0.5 sacks, two tackles for loss, and a quarterback hit. “Mario has been disruptive all …

Lipscomb Academy defensive back CJ Jimcoily, who was selected for the 2024 Dandy Dozen, poses for a portrait in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, July 9, 2024. LSU added a pair of commitments in the last few days, headlined by four-star Nashville receiver [autotag]CJ Jimcoily[/autotag]. The Tigers had been recently trending for Jimcoily, and he explained why he ultimately chose LSU over …

WATCH: Caleb Williams throws a difficult, dazzling pass to Cole Kmet on the run originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Caleb Williams impressed with elite flashes during his preseason debut with the Bears. During his preseason debut, he made a nifty shovel pass to D’Andre Swift under heavy pressure for a 42-yard gain. On the ensuing drive, Williams — on …

. Four-star defensive back recruit Jontae Gilbert has committed to the Georgia Bulldogs over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and NC State Wolfpack. Gilbert is a member of the class of 2025 and plays high school football for Frederick Douglass High School in Atlanta, Georgia. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound cornerback announced his commitment to Georgia at his high school. Gilbert is …

Five 49ers to watch in 2024 preseason opener vs. Titans originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NASHVILLE — After 13 practices of training camp, the 49ers finally will line up Saturday night against another team. Few of the regulars are expected to suit up when the 49ers take the field against the Tennessee Titans. Instead, this game will provide …

Ryan Beard couldn’t help but smile after being asked about the dominance his Missouri State defense showed on Saturday. For the second-year head coach, who previously served as the Bears’ defensive coordinator in the three seasons before, it was music to his ears. A season after constant questions about the unit’s struggles, Missouri State’s defense showed it may be headed …

How Caleb Williams performed during Bears’ preseason debut vs. Bills originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago ORCHARD PARK, New York — The Caleb Williams era made its unofficial debut Saturday in the Bears’ preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, and it didn’t take long for the No. 1 overall pick to create some magic. On first-and-10 from their own 40, …