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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

. 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 …

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 …

. 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 …

Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland, who set an NFL record last season by returning five interceptions for touchdowns, will miss six to eight weeks because of a stress fracture in his foot. Bland will have surgery for the injury, the team said Saturday. He reported discomfort in the foot during training camp in California this past week and underwent imaging …

Eagles stock up, stock down after preseason game vs. Vikings originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The next time the Eagles play a football game, it’ll count. But the Birds wrapped up their 2024 preseason on Saturday afternoon at the Linc with a 26-3 loss to the Vikings. They finished 2-1 this preseason. Final cuts are due by 4 p.m. …

Somewhere, Kirk Herbstreit must have been laughing. Herbstreit, the ESPN analyst who led the charge last season to put one-loss Alabama in the college football playoff over undefeated Florida State, was booed unmercifully by Seminoles fans every time he spoke during the GameDay telecast from Ireland on Saturday before the college football season opener between FSU and Georgia Tech. But …