Bears pinpoint special trait that shows Caleb Williams is ‘ready’ to start NFL ascension vs. Titans originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — When rookie quarterback Caleb Williams takes the field Sunday against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field, the Bears will get their first official glimpse at what they hope life is like for the next …

The AFC West has been a powerhouse division in recent years, consistently producing top-tier teams, playoff contenders, and Super Bowl winners. This article will explore the historical division winners and their defining seasons. Check out the complete list of AFC West champions including year, team and record. AFC West Champions 2023: Kansas City Chiefs (11-6)2022: Kansas City Chiefs (14-3)2021: Kansas …

Photo: Isaiah Hole ANN ARBOR, Mich. — There’s a certain gravity to Saturday’s Michigan game against Texas that has everyone buzzing. There hasn’t been a nonconference, non-bowl game as big as this for the Wolverines in 30 years. And even though the maize and blue weren’t terribly sharp in Week 1 in the 30-10 win over Fresno State, the team is …

Will Dak Prescott be under center for the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday with a new contract extension? Despite skepticism all offseason that the two sides would reach a deal, Prescott and the Cowboys have made “progress” on an extension and are closer to an agreement than they’ve ever been, DLLS Sports reported on Thursday. The report also said that Prescott …

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 4: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the Pittsburgh Steelers OTA offseason workout at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 4, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson was limited at Thursday’s practice due to calf tightness, three days before Pittsburgh’s Sept. 8 season opener against …

Photo: Isaiah Hole He may be in his first year coaching Alabama, but Kalen DeBoer is only a game removed from having coached Washington — both in the win against Texas and the loss to Michigan. The Longhorns look mostly the same at this point, though there are new skill players, running backs, and defensive linemen. But Michigan looks much …

Geoff Schwartz FOX Sports Betting Analyst We did it, folks: We made it through seven long months without any NFL.  But now it’s our time to shine — because tonight, we’re back. And there’s no better way to kick off the season than with a game featuring Kansas City and Baltimore — two of the league’s most elite squads. Will …

We’re here. It’s gameday. Let’s launch into the season with my final predictions and picks for each major award, division and the Super Bowl! For a more extended breakdown of each pick, make sure to check out this week’s episode of Football 301 with Matt Harmon and Charles McDonald. (All odds via BetMGM.) NFL MVP The candidates Pick one of …

Since its inception in 2002, the AFC South has been a fiercely contested division. This article will explore the teams that have reigned supreme and their dominant seasons. Check out the complete list of AFC South champions including year, team and record. AFC South Champions 2023: Houston Texans (10-7)2022: Jacksonville Jaguars (9-8)2021: Tennessee Titans (12-5)2020: Tennessee Titans (11-5)2019: Houston Texans …

Oct 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Bryson Barnes (16) throws the ball against the Southern California Trojans in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports USC football hosts Utah State this Saturday. The Trojans play a Big Ten football game televised by Big Ten Network …

The NFL decided not to ease anyone into the regular season. The best possible matchup for the traditional Thursday night season opener with the reigning Super Bowl champs was the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Baltimore Ravens. Instead of saving that AFC championship game rematch for later in the season, the NFL scheduled it for opening night. Let’s go. Here’s …

Tim Prangley, Trojans Wire Who will win the Heisman Trophy this year? Quarterbacks have taken the honor in recent years, with Jayden Daniels (2023) and Caleb Williams (2022) joining the list of Heisman winners. Miller Moss of USC certainly put himself into the conversation in Week 1 with a great performance against LSU. With Week 1 complete, all of the best …

The funeral for John and Matthew Gaudreau has been scheduled for Monday at a church in suburban Philadelphia while the driver charged with killing them remains in jail awaiting his next court appearance. The memorial service for the Gaudreau brothers is set to take place at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Media, Pennsylvania. The NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets, for …

NFL Power Rankings: Top-five Patriots season openers since 2000 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots open their 2024 NFL season on Sunday when they travel on the road to play the Cincinnati Bengals. The last time the Patriots opened a season in Cincinnati was 2001. The Pats lost 23-17, and a week later the franchise changed …

Mater Dei cornerback Domani Jackson (3) chases after St. Frances Academy running back Blake Corum (24) on Friday, Sept. 14, 2019 (Photo: Logan Newman/USA TODAY High School Sports) New Mater Dei cornerbacks Jaylin Davies, Domani Jackson lead strong defense No. 1-ranked Mater Dei (California) will host No. 2 Bishop Gorman (Nevada) at the Santa Ana Bowl on Friday at 7 p.m Eastern …