The wheels of collegiate conference realignment are spinning again, with basketball powerhouse Gonzaga set to join the newly configured Pac 12. Though the possibility of UConn joining the Pac 12 as a football-only complement was explored last week, this will not happen. UConn sources, requesting anonymity, told The Courant the university doesn’t consider this the right fit at this time. …

Packers coach Matt LaFleur insisted he believes in Brayden Narveson, but the rookie kicker’s struggles prompted the team to workout two kickers Tuesday. The Packers worked out kickers Chad Ryland and Lucas Havrisik as well as quarterback Gavin Hardison and wide receiver Lideatrick Griffin. Havriski kicked for the Rams for nine games last season, making 15-of-20 field goals and 19-of-22 …

Texas football is one of 19 teams across the FBS that has started the 2024 season unbeaten, but not every perfect start is created equal. Taking a look under the hood at the statistics fueling the success can often provide more insight than a win-loss record is capable of purveying. So, are these Longhorns (5-0, 1-0 SEC) legit? Here’s a …

The Falcons’ injury report for Tuesday is the same as the one they handed in on Monday. Running back Bijan Robinson (hamstring) and right tackle Kaleb McGary (knee) are both listed as limited participants for the second straight day. The Falcons have not held a full practice session yet this week, so their participation level has been an estimate both …

COLUMBUS – The 2024 high school football season is 60% in the books. Before we turn the page to Week 7, let’s take a look at some of the biggest performances from around the state with the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association High School Football Notebook. -Ontario’s Bodpegn Miller was unstoppable in Ontario’s 49-0 win over Galion in Week 6, …

The Cowboys made if official Tuesday, placing defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence on injured reserve. He will miss at least four games before becoming eligible to return. Lawrence has a Lisfranc injury in his right foot and is expected to need 4-8 weeks to recover, so the move was expected. In 2021, Lawrence missed 10 games with a broken foot but …

Utah Utes quarterback Cameron Rising (7) warms up against the Arizona Wildcats in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News The way the last few weeks have gone, it’s easy to wonder if we’ve all jumped into a time machine that’s transported us back to 2023. As Utah enters the heart of the …

Cornerback Caleb Farley has found a place to continue his NFL career. The Panthers announced that they have signed Farley to the practice squad. The 2021 first-round pick tried out for the team earlier in the day. Farley was drafted by the Titans, but injuries limited him to 12 games during his time in Tennessee. He was credited with 14 …

They tested each other almost every day in the August heat, their pads popping, their helmets crackling and their bodies aching. Several Penn State veteran players said it was the most physical preseason camp they had endured. Whether it was coach James Franklin’s aim or not, the offensive line and the defensive line are better for it. “When you practice …

Williams states CMC ‘extremely confident’ he’ll return soon originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers are off to a rather disappointing 2-2 start, and injuries have been a major storyline in San Francisco’s first quarter of the 2024 NFL season. Of course, the primary concern has been the status of running back Christian McCaffrey, the reigning NFL Offensive …

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan football fans are a little on edge after new starting quarterback Alex Orji threw for 32 yards in his first start and 86 yards in his second. But players and coaches insist progress is happening and that Orji can be a bona fide QB for the reigning national champion. Orji hadn’t taken five snaps in …

Where Purdy’s NFL MVP odds stand through 49ers’ first four games originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 2024 NFL season has unofficially reached its quarter mark, and the MVP picture is starting to take shape. All teams have played four of 17 games, with bye weeks set to begin as the calendar turns to October. The usual suspects …

GASTONIA — Tuesday isn’t a typical night for a high school football game. Then again, much of the past week hasn’t been normal for Ashbrook and Forestview football players. Out of school the past several days and having no time on the practice field following Hurricane Helene, the Gastonia city rivals clashed Tuesday night at William Eccles Field at Ashbrook …

Puni’s dedicated work ethic has 49ers rookie on path to greatness originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — If you didn’t know any better, you’d assume 49ers rookie Dominick Puni is a 10-year NFL veteran based on how he carries himself on and off the field. The 2024 third-round draft pick has been among San Francisco’s best …

This embedded content is not available in your region. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman take a final look at Alabama’s win against Georgia. How is it the Crimson Tide was able to win even after taking their foot off the gas in the second half? And Georgia falls to 5th in the AP Poll after the loss, but …