. The transfer portal has not been kind to the UNC football team in its early stages, snatching up several starters and a couple key reserves. North Carolina’s greatest losses are star linebacker Amare Campbell, who emerged as a reliable starter and replacement for now-Tennessee Titan Cedric Gray, quarterback Conner Harrell and defensive lineman Travis Shaw. The Tar Heels will …

The Panthers placed rookie running back Jonathon Brooks on injured reserve Tuesday, the team announced. Brooks tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in Sunday’s loss to the Eagles. It’s the same knee he had the same injury last November while in his final season at the University of Texas. The Panthers signed wide receiver/returner Velus Jones Jr. …

Dec. 10—New Mexico football, a little over a year after its last coaching search, is right back to the drawing board. After Bronco Mendenhall was hired by Utah State, the Lobos are looking for their third head coach in as many years. UNM Athletic Director Fernando Lovo said the search will be a “national process,” but didn’t shed much light …

The Giants have made several roster moves, including adding a veteran quarterback back to their practice squad. New York has placed cornerback Tre Hawkins on injured reserve and signed cornerback Greg Stroman to the 53-man roster off its practice squad. Hawkins fractured his lumbar spine during Sunday’s loss to the Saints. He appeared in three games this season, recording a …

Getty Images Northern Illinois is considering an offer to join the Mountain West Conference as a football-only member, according to CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd. The Huskies have been continuous members of the MAC since 1997, and it’s unclear where their remaining sports would play should NIU leave the league.  If NIU accepts the offer, the Mountain West would be up …

After the Steelers beat the Browns in Week 14 without the help of wide receiver George Pickens, head coach Mike Tomlin said that the team has strong confidence in their other wideouts and that those outside the organization should believe the Steelers when they say that. Tomlin said on Tuesday that Pickens, who has a hamstring injury, is likely to …

Jake Retzlaff, the BYU quarterback who made waves with his new NIL deal with Jewish food brand Manischewitz, has filed to trademark his nickname, “BYJew.” The moniker, which he and his older brother Reggie came up with in celebration of being the first Jewish quarterback to ever play for the Mormon university, gained prominence beyond campus as he led the …

The Titans have made a few roster moves on Tuesday. Tennessee announced offensive tackle Leroy Watson has been released. He’s now subject to waivers. Watson started four games for Tennessee this season, playing 190 offensive snaps and 13 special teams snaps. Tennessee also announced the previously reported move that kicker Brayden Narveson is joining the practice squad. Linebacker Curtis Bolton …

NASHVILLE – Donovan Starr couldn’t help but crack a smile on stage at Nissan Stadium during the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football awards on Tuesday. Starr had just been named Class 6A Mr. Football, becoming the first in Ravenwood’s history to win the award. This season Starr had 41 tackles, two interceptions and a sack, while adding 16 receptions for 446 …

With footage emerging of former Jets defensive end Mark Gastineau accosting former Packers quarterback Brett Favre for taking a dive to help former Giants defensive end Michael Strahan set the single-season sack record in 2001, Favre has taken to Twitter to tell his side of the story. In so doing, Favre says he wasn’t trying to hurt Gastineau. Favre admits, …

Scott Frost is returning to UCF, once again taking over the program he led to an undefeated season in 2017. The quarterback of that team is joining him, too. Former Knights star McKenzie Milton has officially been added to Frost’s staff as the team’s quarterbacks coach, the university announced on Monday. “I’m beyond excited to be back in Orlando and …

Report: 49ers strategically restructure Hargrave’s contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area While the 49ers still are fighting for a 2024 NFL playoff spot, the team also is focused on the 2025 season and beyond. San Francisco restructured the remaining two seasons of Pro Bowl defensive tackle Javon Hargrave’s contract, Over The Cap’s Jason Fitzgerald reported Tuesday, citing a …

Former Albertville High School football head coach Chip English as been named the fulltime head coach at Hoover High School. The school called a press conference for Tuesday night and posted a video on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, announcing English as the hire. The move comes after English led Hoover to a 10-3 year and …

The ball is in Bill Belichick’s court. The long-time NFL coach — who worked at that level every year from 1975 through 2023 — is considering an offer to become the next head coach at North Carolina, according to TheAthletic.com. Belichick has acknowledged the talks with the Tar Heels. With the cat out of the bag for nearly a week …

Students hold and shake a large banner just before kickoff as BYU and Kansas play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday Nov. 16, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News The early college football signing period for the Class of 2025 was just last week, but already the BYU Cougars are getting a strong start on their 2026 …