Conference realignment has changed the landscape of college sports yet again. The 2024-25 season is the first without the Pac-12 as a Power Five conference. Most of its member institutions departed for the Big Ten and the Big 12. That leaves major college football with four “power conferences”: Big Ten, Big 12, SEC and ACC. The Big 12 added four …

Lynch ready to ‘forgive and forget’ Aiyuk, Williams contract drama originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ offseason was a rough one for John Lynch due to stars Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams demanding the revamped contracts they both ultimately signed. But the general manager doesn’t have any hard feelings after navigating the retention of the wide receiver …

Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney walks onto the field with players before the 2024 Aflac Kickoff Game with the University of Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: – Ken Ruinard – USA TODAY Sports A lot of times, you’ll hear people say don’t overreact to one week of football. More often than …

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $48.4 million extension. Freiermuth, 25, was entering the final season of his rookie deal. The $12.1 million average annual salary puts him ninth in the NFL among tight ends. Last season, Freiermuth was limited to 12 regular-season games due to a hamstring injury. In the games that he …

Kevin Byard shares emotions leading up to playing Titans, his former team in Week 1 originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. – New Bears safety Kevin Byard has a lot of hands to shake this Sunday. He’ll need a few extra jerseys ready to swap with friends, too. That’s because he’ll lineup against his friends and former …

Florida Head Football Coach Billy Napier directs his players between stages as the Florida Gators held their last open Spring football practice before the Orange and Blue Game at Sanders Practice Fields in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun] The last time the Samford Bulldogs came to Gainesville, the Florida Gators allowed more than 50 points …

Jason McIntyre Co-Host of THE HERD and FOX Sports Betting Analyst NFL Week 1 is here, guys. This is legitimately the best time of year for fans and bettors. With so much live action for us to finally put our dollars behind, you might be overwhelmed deciding what to wager.  That’s where I come in. Check out my best bets …

Latest injury updates on Higgins, Chase ahead of Patriots-Bengals originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots are huge underdogs against the Cincinnati Bengals entering their Week 1 game Sunday afternoon at Paycor Stadium, but the home team has a couple important players whose availability is uncertain. Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is dealing with a hamstring injury. …

Baylor quarterback Dequan Finn scores against Tarleton State on an end around play in the first half of an college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Waco, Texas. | Rod Aydelotte Nine years ago, Baylor and Utah announced a home-and-home football series. How times have changed since then. Back in the spring of 2015, when the series was agreed …

Bears vs. Titans injury report: D-line depth could face early test due to several ailments originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Bears will open their 2024 season Sunday near full strength, with one critical exception. While defensive end Montez Sweat (toe) was a full participant Friday and is on track to play vs. the Tennessee …

. After a disappointing trip to Las Vegas to begin the year that resulted in a 27-20 loss to USC, LSU enters Week 2 looking to bounce back as it returns to Baton Rouge to kick off its home slate. In-state foe Nicholls comes to Tiger Stadium, and the FCS foe is fresh off a hard-fought loss to Louisiana Tech …

KD makes confident, bold 49ers Super Bowl LIX prediction originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kevin Durant knows a thing or two about titles. The superstar won two NBA championships with the Warriors during the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons. But what about football and Super Bowls? Well, in appearing on the “Up and Adams Show” with Kay Adams on …

. It’s finally here. The most anticipated non-conference game in college football between the Texas Longhorns and Michigan Wolverines kicks off in mere hours. The game will be the focus of the college football world on Saturday. Fox Big Noon Kickoff will be there. ESPN College GameDay will be there. MLB Hall of Famer Derek Jeter will be Michigan’s honorary captain and …

The San Francisco 49ers are trying to do the near-impossible: go from Super Bowl runners-up to Super Bowl champions. Though the 1970 Dallas Cowboys, 1971 Miami Dolphins, and 2017 New England Patriots accomplished the feat, the 49ers must overcome the Super Bowl hangover that is sure to permeate the squad following their 25-22 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in …

Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson was on the practice field Friday, but he was not back to a full workload. Wilson experienced tightness in his calf during Thursday’s practice and was listed as limited as a result. Reporters at the open portion of practice on Friday said Wilson was working off to the side and Wilson said he didn’t do much …