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 …

49ers an honorable mention in Davante Adams trade destinations originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area What happens in Vegas might not always stay in Vegas. Las Vegas Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams told the team he prefers to be traded away, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported Tuesday. Nothing is imminent, Rapoport added, though things could …

MARION — Cardington junior Wyatt Denney ran for 134 yards and a touchdown, plus added 13 tackles with four tackles for loss in a loss to Centerburg. It was enough for him to win the fans’ vote in the Marion Star Football Player of Week 6 Poll. Denney earned 183 of 407 votes (45%) to win it. Week 7 Football …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz talks with Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson about how the Lions have gone from hunted to the hunter in the NFC and how the culture has flipped to where winning is expected. Aidan joins Yahoo Sports on behalf of State Farm. View more Video Transcript A bit with Yahoo Sports, hanging out with NFL superstar Ayan Hutchinson …

USC linebacker Raesjon Davis reacts after a defensive stop last season. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) When Raesjon Davis arrived in 2021, during the last gasps of the Clay Helton era at USC, the four-star linebacker from Santa Ana Mater Dei looked like he could make an immediate impact at a position where USC desperately needed it. Those stars …

Bourne shares appreciation for Shanahan after postgame chat leaks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kendrick Bourne has lots of love for his former coach Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers organization. The New England Patriots wide receiver took to social media Monday, responding to a video of him hugging Shanahan after the 49ers’ 30-13 win over the Patriots on …

Sep 28, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) during warms up before the game against the UCF Knights at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman said Monday he is “amazed” by Colorado football star Travis Hunter. Welcome to the club. The Wildcats (4-1) have two weeks to prepare for Hunter and the Buffaloes …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz talks with Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson about the resurgence of Detroit sports including how he’s catching Tigers playoff fever. View more Video Transcript Let’s start with the Detroit fever that’s happening right now. Like last year the Lions took the world by storm. Now, the Tigers take a major league baseball by storm. Have you caught …

USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley is calling for a huge rule change to college football after he was blindsided (at least publicly) from Bear Alexander’s decision to redshirt. Alexander, a former Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman, chose to redshirt and enter the transfer portal after his third season of college football. What rule change does Riley want? He wants redshirts …

Raiders star receiver Davante Adams has requested a trade. Paul Gutierrez of ESPN reports the Raiders have informed interested teams that they would “consider” trading the three-time All-Pro in return for a second-round draft pick and additional compensation. Adams still is owed $13.5 million of his $17.5 million salary and bonuses for this season. He is under contract through 2026, …

Oct. 1—STORRS — Owning a winning record through five games is hardly cause for celebration. Even for a UConn football program that’s suffered its share of losing seasons. The Huskies are taking what coach Jim Mora calls their “limited success” in stride. “We haven’t earned anything yet,” senior linebacker Jelani Stafford said Tuesday. “Everyone is excited. The media is excited. …