Girard Pringle Jr. is widely considered one of the best running backs in the state, and is showing why in his senior campaign. The Miami commit is already up to 190 yards and two touchdowns through two wins for the Hawks, and will take on a loaded Tampa Bay Tech defense in a Super 25 top-15 matchup. For Tampa Tech, …

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was listed as limited for San Francisco’s practice Thursday with a calf/Achilles injury that sidelined him through training camp and the preseason. Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters before practice that the Achilles designation was nothing new and related to the calf strain he suffered in early August at training camp. He did not indicate …

Tight end Noah Gray and the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a three-year, $18 million extension that includes $10.1 million guaranteed, ESPN reported on Thursday. Gray previously had one season remaining on his rookie deal. After reeling in just seven receptions in his rookie season (2021), Gray averaged 28 receptions for 302 yards and 1.5 touchdowns per season over …

First-year coach Derek Mason and Middle Tennessee State football will have a daunting task on the road Saturday when the Blue Raiders face Ole Miss (3:15, SEC Network). Ole Miss is ranked No. 5 in the US LBM Coaches Poll and is No. 6 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll. MTSU (1-0) is coming off a 32-25 win over …

The AFC East has experienced a dynamic shift in recent years, with a new contender emerging to challenge the traditional dominance of certain franchises. Check out the complete list of AFC East champions including year, team and record. AFC East Champions 2023: Buffalo Bills (11-6)2022: Buffalo Bills (13-3)2021: Buffalo Bills (11-6)2020: Buffalo Bills (13-3)2019: New England Patriots (12-4)2018: New England …

Caleb Williams #18 and the Chicago Bears play the Tennessee Titans this Sunday. (Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images) Bears fans, it’s probably not news to you that the Chicago Bears play their season opener against the Titans this Sunday. But the higher streaming costs to catch your favorite team this season? That might be news to you, and if that’s the case, …

It appears that the cavalcade of stars appearing in Ann Arbor for the Michigan football vs. Texas game is growing steadily. It was revealed on Monday that the Wolverines will have New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter at the game as an honorary captain and that movie star Matthew McConaughey is on the list to attend. Michael Phelps was confirmed …

The AFC North is renowned for its tough, physical style of play, making it one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL. This article will delve into the historical division winners, their defining seasons, and the factors that contributed to their success in this rugged division. Check out the complete list of AFC North champions including year, team and …

Shanahan confirms Allen, not Dobbs, will serve as 49ers backup QB originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The result of one of the 49ers’ closest competitions finally was revealed on Thursday when coach Kyle Shanahan announced the identity of the team’s backup quarterback. Brandon Allen will take over the role of the No. 2 quarterback behind …

If everything goes right for the Chicago Bears, Sunday will be a day their fans will remember forever. That is the day Caleb Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, will play his first NFL game as the Bears’ starting quarterback. Williams is tasked with changing eons of history — despite being one of the NFL’s …

This embedded content is not available in your region. On today’s show, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde share what to expect from Week 2 of college football action. They dive in on Texas needing to make a statement against Michigan, Colorado being galvanized against Nebraska, and share other games to track that have big implications. Additionally, they …

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 …