USC linebacker Eric Gentry (18) celebrates with teammate Marcelles Williams and defensive end coach Shaun Nua after the Trojans’ win over LSU at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Ever since spring, when the foundation of USC’s new defense first was built, Eric Gentry hadn’t made much effort to hide how happy he was with …

The Wisconsin Badgers extended an offer to fast-rising class of 2026 defensive end Tyson Bacon on Tuesday. Bacon becomes the latest defensive fixture to receive a collegiate offer from Wisconsin, joining the Badgers’ recent offer to class of 2026 defensive lineman Damari Simeon. Despite being a junior, Bacon already boasts a list of offers at this stage of his recruiting …

Tanner McKee #16 and the Philadelphia Eagles will face the Green Bay Packers in Brazil this Friday. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) The NFL season kicks off tonight with a match-up between the Chiefs and the Ravens. Then, tomorrow, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers will play the first-ever regular-season game in Brazil. This first game finds the two opposing …

Tale of tape For the most part, Notre Dame’s defense lived up to its strong billing during the season-opening win at Texas A&M. It could have gone better on the rushing side, and the whole unit will need to clean up the numerous penalties it committed that kept the game close. The good news is another game means another chance …

(Tim Hubbard / Los Angeles Times) The Times’ NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines this week’s matchups. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Last season’s record 162-110 (.596). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer had predicted, his record against the spread would have been 130-135-7 (.491). Team records from last season. TV channels are for Los Angeles area. …

Oct 17, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Steve Young (left), Robert Griffin III (center) and Larry Fitzgerald on the ESPN Monday Night Football Countdown set before the game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Former Heisman winner and Baylor football legend Robert Griffin III has ranked his top five …

The Kansas City Chiefs are trying to do something no team has ever done: win three straight Super Bowls. The rest of the NFL is trying to stop them. Here are the key elements of the Chiefs’ success, which will again play a role in their quest — and could provide clues to how other teams can unseat the kings …

. Josh Heupel and the Tennessee football coaching staff offered a scholarship to 2028 defensive lineman Asher Ghioto. “Super blessed and thankful to receive an offer from the University of Tennessee,” Ghioto said. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound defensive lineman prospect is from The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida. There are not recruiting rankings currently for Ghioto from Rivals, 247Sports, On3 or …

This is the third story in Sportico’s Turf Wars series, examining the business decisions behind choosing natural grass or artificial turf for an NFL stadium. The year 2024 brings a new dynamic to the “natural grass versus synthetic turf” debate in NFL stadiums: The possibility of a state banning turf in NFL stadiums and thus taking the choice of playing …

Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Tony Garica (@RealTonyGarcia) and Rainer Sabin (@RainerSabin) • Editor: Robin Chan • Producer: Andrew Birkle • Email: apgarcia@freepress.com On this episode: One of the most anticipated nonconference football games ever at Michigan Stadium is finally here. The Wolverines will host No. 3 Texas at noon on Saturday as Sherrone Moore tries to keep Michigan’s 16-game winning streak rolling with a massive game against the …

As the Bills begin their practice week for the season opener against the Cardinals, their backup quarterback is still dealing with an injury. Buffalo listed Mitchell Trubisky as limited for Wednesday’s practice with a knee issue. If Trubisky isn’t available, the Bills have former Dolphins backup Mike White on their practice squad to serve as the backup behind Josh Allen. …

AUBURN — Auburn football will host Cal at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday in its second straight home game of the 2024 season. Auburn leads the series with Cal 1-0, with the first meeting coming last September at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California. The Tigers posted a 14-10 win in the first road contest of the Hugh Freeze era. Auburn holds …

Last year NFL owners approved playing up to eight international games a year, but the league isn’t stopping there. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in an interview with Pat McAfee that the league expects to continue opening new international markets and putting more games in the countries where the NFL is growing its fan base. “We want the world to …

Bishop Verot has undergone a massive upgrade of its sports program since Greg Coleman took over as athletic director three years ago. A new video scoreboard was installed last year at Viking Stadium. Renovations were made to the main gate to welcome fans. And there’s a new slogan on the Verot weight room, with a clear and concise message: “It’s …

The Buccaneers were missing two players on the practice field Wednesday. Defensive lineman Logan Hall and kicker Chase McLaughlin did not participate as the team worked to prepare for Sunday’s game against the Commanders. Hall has foot injury while McLaughlin is dealing with both an abdomen injury and an illness. The Bucs don’t have another kicker on the roster or …