During the preseason, the NFL experimented with a high-tech system for measuring first downs. But that system will be shelved in favor of the old-fashioned chains during the regular season. The NFL will not use the Hawk-Eye computer vision system in the regular season this year but could try it in 2025, according to Mark Maske of the Washington Post. …

Carlos Davis and Nathan Kent did not cross paths when they played quarterback at Mervo and Liberty, respectively. But if they had? “We know what the outcome would have been,” Kent said with a laugh. Retorted Davis: “We would have gotten them boys over there.” What isn’t hypothetical is that Davis and Kent are now teammates at Towson and vying …

Broncos cornerback Damarri Mathis was carted off the field with an ankle injury after the second play from scrimmage in the team’s preseason game against the Cardinals. An MRI revealed Mathis has a high-ankle sprain, Mike Klis of 9News reports. That could mean Mathis begins the season on injured reserve. He was slated to be the Broncos’ No. 3 cornerback …

With the high school football season getting started later this week for many of New Jersey’s top teams, it’s time to unveil the first New Jersey Super 25 rankings of the 2024 season. Every week, voters from across USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey will rank the Top 25 teams in the state. The rankings will be posted every Tuesday morning. Four …

Three-time All-Pro Gerald McCoy and two-time Super Bowl champ Kyle Van Noy discuss how the Chargers veteran and Jaguars signal caller stood out in last week’s preseason action. Hear the full conversation on “McCoy & Van Noy” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript This is our weekly segment drive to …

PETOSKEY — A lot of football coaches will try to temper their expectations and enthusiasm for their team at the start of the season. Are they excited to get after it? Of course. Are their goals just as lofty as the players putting on the pads? You bet they are. But it’s a little harder to get it out of …

The Seahawks made a trade to acquire a linebacker earlier on Monday and now there might be a little more explanation as to why. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Nwosu suffered an MCL sprain during the preseason game against Cleveland and will be out between two to six weeks. Nwosu, 27, missed most of last season with a pectoral injury. He …

FAIRHAVEN — From winning a Super Bowl to shattering the school’s all-time touchdown record a year ago, Justin Marques has already left his mark on Fairhaven High’s football program. Yet, the senior running back isn’t content relying on past accomplishments. “He wants to be better,” said Fairhaven head coach Derek Almeida. “I want him to be better. I think he’s got …

While Brandon Aiyuk’s hold-in has gotten the majority of the angst outside the building surrounding the 49ers, left tackle Trent Williams’ holdout is bigger. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Williams will not return to the team until his contract is adjusted. That means the 49ers could be without him for the Week 1 game against the Jets in two …

The East Forsyth High School football team got off to a good start to the season with a 44-0 win over visiting Heritage High School on Friday night. Despite defeating Heritage 49-7 last season, the Eagles remained focused and played well on both sides of the ball, Head Coach Todd Willert said. “You might think the kids would think that …

The Patriots got moving toward the 53-player limit on Monday by cutting 14 players from the team. Defensive tackle Sam Roberts was one of the players let go in New England. Roberts was a 2022 sixth-round pick by the team and he made seven tackles in 12 appearances over the last two seasons. The Patriots also parted ways with long …

Aug. 26—It is an infinitesimal chance. But as it prepares to kick off 2024 against Oregon Saturday, Idaho, at least theoretically, can take the first steps toward winning two national championships, one official and the other unofficial. In the Football Championship Subdivision, the Vandals are seventh in the preseason ranking. They are a team that could win an FCS crown. …

This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to McCoy & Van Noy On this episode of McCoy & Van Noy, Kyle kicks things off by talking about the recent passing of Baltimore Ravens offensive line coach Joe D’Alessandris. Kyle tells a story about a conversation they had and how Coach D was regarded in the Ravens locker …

The 2024 college season has officially begun with Week 0 now in the books but before we get to Week 1, there is a new reminder of the season that just was. Netflix released ‘Sign Stealer’ on Tuesday, an 87-minute documentary that not only details the allegedly illegal sign-stealing operation by former Michigan football staffer Connor Stalions. And for the …

The Chiefs had only two players who did not practice on Monday. Receiver Marquise Hollywood Brown and cornerback Joshua Williams were the only players who didn’t participate, Charles Goldman of atozsports.com reports. Brown was diagnosed with a sternoclavicular joint injury in a preseason game against the Jaguars. He is unlikely to play in the season opener against the Ravens as …