It was quite the weekend for Notre Dame football, as they went to College Station and defeated Texas A&M 23-13. The win was a big one in the eyes of the pundits, but also the computers. ESPN’s Football Power Index, FPI, analyzes what most is the most likely outcome for the remainder of the season. The Irish move up just …

Jalen Hurts embracing new role as he approaches 5th NFL season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It’s a new year with a new role and new responsibilities, and Jalen Hurts on Sunday expounded on his recent WIP interview, when he said he was told “not to worry about a lot of things” at the line of scrimmage because of …

The USC Trojans stood seconds away from the biggest win in Lincoln Riley’s tenure when the third-year coach pointed to his eyes and delivered one final message. Lock in, and make one last stop. Riley’s Trojans showed a backbone, while Brian Kelly’s LSU Tigers shriveled in another season opener. If No. 23 USC plays with the defense and discipline it …

Chargers standouts Joey Bosa, left, and Khalil Mack form one of the most formidable defensive end duos in the NFL, but can Bosa stay healthy this season? (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times; Rusty Jones / Associated Press) Joey Bosa knew immediately. When he rushed the quarterback on the last rep of a joint practice with the Rams, he realized …

Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; LSU Tigers coach Brian Kelly arrives before the game against the Southern California Trojans at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports It was impossible to avoid noticing, right after USC beat LSU on Sunday night, how emotional Miller Moss was in his postgame interview with ESPN/ABC’s Holly Rowe. USC players and coaches …

Rams rookie Jared Verse (8) would like the ball carriers to head his way. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) The verbal exchanges between edge rusher Jared Verse and tackle Braden Fiske occurred daily in the locker room after practices at Florida State, and they have continued since the Rams selected them with their first two picks in the NFL …

Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) reacts after a catch with wide receiver Colbie Young (8) against the Clemson Tigers in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The Georgia Bulldogs have been named as college football’s top winners following Week 1. Georgia earned a dominant 34-3 victory …

The Packers held a kicking competition this summer, but they ultimately decided to pass on both in-house options in favor of rookie Brayden Narveson. Anders Carlson struggled as a rookie in 2023 and veteran Greg Joseph failed to convince the Packers he was the right guy for the job, so they claimed Narveson off of waivers from the Titans. Narveson …

Channel 2 is your new home for SEC football this fall. Each week, three marquee match ups featuring SEC teams will air on Channel 2 as part of the new SEC on ABC. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Week 1 features No. 1 Georgia vs. No. 14 Clemson, Florida vs. No. 19 Miami and No. …

Who’s the smartest quarterback in the NFL? It’s a question ripe for debate among fans as well as pundits on the sports talk shows. But we wanted to get the answer straight from the people in the best position to know: actual NFL quarterbacks. As part of FOX Sports’ Quarterback Confidential, which we’ll roll out in full on Thursday, we …

The Rams and Cowboys line up for a kickoff under the new NFL rules. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) The NFL is making changes this season from start to finish, from so-called dynamic kickoffs to the way some defenders finish tackles. Even casual observers will notice the difference in kickoffs, a one-year change aimed at making the play safer …

Aug 31, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) throws a pass against the UTEP Miners during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports Nebraska football quarterback Dylan Raiola was named to the Pro Football Focus “True Freshman to Know in College Football” list earlier this week. Raiola has received several accolades …

. Brian Kelly’s tenure at LSU in the past few years hasn’t exactly been the most fun despite back-to-back 10-win seasons, especially when it comes to quotes. He had his “beat the heck out of Florida State” quote backfire, he once ripped the media for being late, and so on. This time? After an opening-season loss to USC on Sunday, …

The surprising thing Mekhi Becton is most proud of this summer originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Over the last couple months, Mekhi Becton learned a new position and won a starting job on the Eagles’ offensive line. But that’s not what he’s most proud of this summer. “Most proud of?” Becton said on Sunday, taking a moment to ponder …

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell recently shared the players of the game for the Badgers’ Week 1 win over Western Michigan. They are cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean (defense), running back Chez Mellusi (offense) and kickoff specialist Gavin Lahm (special teams). Related: Takeaways from Wisconsin’s 28-14 Week 1 win over Western Michigan Fourqurean, first, finished the contest tied for the team lead …