Chargers rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey, shown at practice, had his most productive game as a pro during a victory over the Saints last week. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Preston Poag had the night planned. The North Murray, Ga., football coach looked ahead at the Georgia Bulldogs’ schedule to see when Ladd McConkey had a free weekend. …

Oct 5, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Joenel Aguero (8) tackles Auburn Tigers wide receiver Robert Lewis (14) during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images The Georgia Bulldogs are trying flip four-star Auburn Tigers cornerback commitment Donovan Starr. Starr is a member of the class of 2025 and has been committed to …

Rams rookie linebacker Jared Verse (8) celebrates one of his sacks this season. (David Dermer / Associated Press) Jared Verse was not always this way. Not in high school in Pennsylvania. Not at his first college stop at Albany. After transferring to Florida State, however, something clicked. Verse became vocal on the field. Really vocal. “That’s when it started like …

After two years as the offensive coordinator at the University of Mary, a Division II program in Bismarck, North Dakota, the chance to take the same position at Division III powerhouse Wisconsin-Whitewater represented a major step up the coaching ladder for Andy Kotelnicki. He’d played offensive line at Division III Wisconsin-River Falls and spent five seasons as the school’s offensive …

Chargers edge rusher Joey Bosa played a limited role Sunday in his return to the lineup after a three-game absence. He played 20 of 73 snaps in the win over the Saints. Bosa (hip) had another limited practice Thursday. The Chargers are getting healthier at wide receiver: DJ Chark Jr. (groin), Quentin Johnston (ankle) and Ladd McConkey (hip) all were …

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Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich was not happy with rookie wide receiver Malachi Corley, who was about to score a touchdown but dropped the football just inches before crossing the goal line. “Definitely frustrated to be honest, and angry at the same time,” Ulbrich said of his feelings after Corley’s bonehead play. “But what an amazing opportunity for this …

It’s the final stretch for the University of West Florida football team’s 2024 regular season. With just three games remaining for the Argos, all of which are Gulf South Conference matchups, everyone looks to be more crucial than the last. UWF was not one of the 10 teams in consideration for the NCAA in its first regional rankings for the …

The Jets will have right tackle Morgan Moses for Thursday Night Football. Moses was questionable with a knee injury, popping up on the team’s injury report Monday after the Week 8 loss to the Patriots. He was estimated as a limited participant all week. Rookie Olu Fashanu, the team’s first-round pick, is Moses’ backup. The Jets’ inactives are safety Tony …

A lot of the eyes in Happy Valley will be glued to the action on the field Saturday afternoon as Penn State hosts Ohio State in the biggest game of the season, but a lot of eye will also be in the stands, searching to see which college stars of tomorrow are considering taking their talents to State College. Over …

The NFL has allowed players to wear Guardian Caps during games this year. Not many have chosen to do it. Saints receiver Chris Olave might be the next one to do it. Via Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com, Olave said Thursday he’s thinking about wearing the soft outer covering on his helmet during games. “I’m still considering it,” Olave said. “I …

North Carolina football will try to reverse its fortune against Florida State on Saturday (3:30 p.m., ACC Network) at Doak Campbell Stadium. The Tar Heels (4-4, 1-3 ACC) snapped a four-game losing streak with a 27-point rout of Virginia. Now, UNC will try to knock off the Seminoles (1-7, 1-6), who have lost four in a row. FSU has won …

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was celebrated all last season, and rightfully so. He had one of the greatest rookie seasons of all time. And the normal conclusion was that Stroud would be even better his second season. The NFL doesn’t always work that way, and Thursday was a shining example. While his former college teammate Garrett Wilson helped fuel …

BLOOMINGTON — IU football can bring home the Old Brass Spittoon and make some history with a win this weekend at Michigan State. The No. 13 Hoosiers (8-0; 5-0 Big Ten) have a chance to surpass the 1967 Rose Bowl team that also started 8-0 for the program’s best ever start. They are only one of eight remaining unbeaten teams …

Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette (toe) vs. New Orleans SaintsDate/Time: Sunday, 1:00 pm EasternCarolina Panthers first-round rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette was added to Thursday’s injury report with a toe injury. He is labeled as a Limited Participant, indicating he suffered the injury in practice. If Legette suffered a turf toe injury, he could be out for an extended period. …