J’ven Williams was a five-star prospect and the crown jewel of Penn State’s 2023 recruiting class, one of four offensive linemen to join the Nittany Lions that year. Williams has played in every game this season as a reserve and on special teams. He’s received work at four positions, according to classmate Anthony Donkoh. “Right now we’re trying to let …

Arizona Cardinals Marvin Harrison Jr. is third in the NFL in uncatchable target rate Just over 45 percent of Harrison Jr.’s targets have been deemed uncatchable by Pro Football Focus. Some of that is based on his usage. The Cardinals are using Harrison Jr. almost exclusively as a downfield burner. Per ESPN’s Seth Walder, three seconds into the play, Harrison …

Almost seven months ago, offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki sat inside Lasch Building and was asked what it would take for him to describe his first season at Penn State as a success. “I don’t know if I can,” Kotelnicki said. “I hesitate to talk about wins and losses and winning conference titles and national titles. If you believe in the …

Bill Belichick’s barbs at G.M. Joe Schoen apparently won’t be enough to get Giants co-owner John Mara to make a regime change. Via Judy Battista of NFL Media, Mara said Wednesday that he doesn’t anticipate making a change to the coach or G.M., during or after the current season. Mara said he still has confidence in G.M. Joe Schoen and …

Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver Dayton Wade (19) reacts with quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) and running back Zach Evans (6) after a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers during the first quarter at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. (Matt Bush, USA TODAY Sports) This weekend’s college football slate once again offers a cornucopia of premium matchups, including the Ole Miss Rebels’ and Oklahoma Sooners’ …

Ravens running back Derrick Henry is averaging 124.7 yards per game, putting him on pace for 2,120 yards. That would break Eric Dickerson’s record of 2,105 yards he set in 1984 for the Rams. Lamar Jackson, the favorite for MVP, said he believes in Henry. “It’s there,” Jackson said Wednesday, via Jamison Hensley of ESPN. “I feel like he has …

Sep 28, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning talks to Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Iapani Laloulu (72) during a timeout in the fourth quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-883085 ORIG FILE ID: 20240928_tbs_wr6_265.JPG The Oregon Ducks and Illinois Fighting Illini get set for a college football …

Coach Jim Harbaugh was more pleased with his Chargers’ performance once he watched the film than he was when complaining to officials during their game against the Cardinals on Monday. (Rick Scuteri / Associated Press) The Chargers have not scored a second-half touchdown since Week 1. They rushed for 59 yards in 22 carries against an Arizona defense that was …

Aug 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the first half against the North Dakota State Bison at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Week 9 of the college football campaign brings us a late-night affair between the Colorado Buffaloes and the Cincinnati Bearcats in a battle …

The third season under Giants head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen has not gone to plan, but the owner is committed to sticking with his hires. Speaking to the media at a viewing of “The Duke: Wellington Mara’s Giant” in New York City, Giants owner John Mara talked about this year’s team and, in particular, Daboll and …

Oct. 23—SOUTH BEND — Not since 2019 has a possible Navy upset of Notre Dame been so real. One could argue that the Midshipmen’s last real chance of taking down the Irish goes even farther back, perhaps to 2016 when Navy beat Notre Dame in Jacksonville, Florida, during the Irish’s 4-8 season. Ranked 24th in the country, Navy (6-0) could …

Amid another losing campaign in New York, Giants owner John Mara gave a vote of confidence to both head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen on Wednesday night. He declined to extend the same assurance to quarterback Daniel Jones. Mara addressed Daboll and Schoen at a screening of a film honoring his late father and former Giants owner …

JACKSONVILLE — For the first time this season, Jacksonville State football has a winning record. The Gamecocks are now sitting at 4-3 (3-0 Conference USA) after a 42-20 win over Middle Tennessee State on Wednesday at AmFirst Stadium. The Gamecocks allowed the Blue Raiders to score an opening-drive touchdown, followed by a field goal, but they scored on both of …

Jury duty keeps Cowboys kicker from practicing ahead of 49ers game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Yes, even NFL players get summoned for jury duty. Dallas Cowboys All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey missed practice Wednesday because of jury duty obligations, the team announced. Aubrey’s status for practice on Thursday and Friday is unclear, according to the team’s website. The …

North Carolina State quarterback Grayson McCall says it’s time to “hang the cleats up.” On Wednesday, McCall announced on Instagram that he’s decided to retire from football after medical professionals advised him to walk away from the sport following a concussion he suffered in NC State’s Week 6 loss to Wake Forest. He said it’s something he “cannot come back …