Penn State tight end Tyler Warren was officially recognized as the best at his position on Thursday night. Warren was named the winner of this year’s Mackey Award, which is awarded to the nation’s top tight end in college football by the Nassau County Sports Commission. Warren was an easy pick for this year’s tight-end award. Warren has been rewriting …

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert returned to practice Thursday but only on a limited basis. He has a left ankle injury and a thigh contusion that kept him out of Wednesday’s session. Herbert said Wednesday that his left ankle sprain is “not as severe” as the right high ankle sprain he dealt with earlier this season. “It’s definitely painful enough to …

Teddy Bridgewater has had a legendary year, and now he is one win from adding another trophy to his collection. In September, the former Louisville quarterback was inducted into the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame. In October, the Cardinals honored his jersey at L&N Stadium. In his first year as a high school head coach, the former NFL quarterback has …

Bill Belichick said he “didn’t come here to leave” while being introduced at North Carolina, but his contract sure gives him the ability do so. A few hours after the legendary New England Patriots coach was introduced as the next head coach of the Tar Heels, details of his contract began to leak out, and there is one which could …

Nov 16, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) prepares to throw during warmups prior to a game against Mercer Bears at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images Even despite missing out on the College Football Playoff, the 2024 season is not quite yet over for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Yes, that is because, even …

Deebo Samuel has had a very quiet season. He complained this week about not getting the ball on social media. The San Francisco 49ers clearly made it a point to target him more, and on one key third down in the second half Thursday night, Brock Purdy hit him in stride with a pass that probably should have been a …

CHAPEL HILL — UNC football is making a big-time investment in Bill Belichick, who was introduced on Thursday as the Tar Heels’ next head coach. Shortly after Belichick participated in his first press conference at Kenan Stadium, details of the 72-year-old coach’s contract were released by the university. The term sheet shows North Carolina’s commitment to spending money that puts …

The Rams gained 457 yards and scored 44 points in a win over the Bills on Sunday. They had 302 yards and 12 points Thursday night. A win is a win is a win. . . . Los Angeles held off San Francisco 12-6 as the Rams moved to 8-6 with a third consecutive win. The 49ers fell to 6-8. …

NEW YORK – Cam Ward’s mentality on the football field is relative to his confidence: he takes a backseat to no one. There is not a play the star quarterback for the Miami Hurricanes does not think he can make. Aggressive throws. Throws with velocity. Throws off script and out of the pocket. The desire to create ‘wow’ plays can …

Greenlaw explains early exit from triumphant 49ers return vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Dre Greenlaw made an immediate impact in the first half of the 49ers’ 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, but it did look like he was dealing with a little discomfort while walking after the game. At the half, …

Penn State football senior offensive lineman Nick Dawkins has earned college football’s prestigious community service award. The Nittany Lion starting center won the annual Wuerffel Trophy during Thursday evening’s annual Home Depot College Football awards show in Atlanta. It’s given to the outstanding player who mixes on-field success and sportsmanship with community service and giving back. Dawkins was a finalist …

Los Angeles Rams’ Joshua Karty scored four field goals [Getty Images] The Los Angeles Rams overcame the San Francisco 49ers 12-6 in a rain-affected game to boost their NFL play-off hopes. With the game tied at 6-6 in the fourth quarter, rookie kicker Joshua Karty drilled a 27-yard field goal to put the Rams ahead by three. Karty then capped …

Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Andy Ludwig watches players during warmups as Utah and Baylor prepare to play at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News Earlier this week, USA Today published a database of how much money all of the college football assistant coaches at public universities in the …

Maiocco’s observations: 49ers’ playoff odds dwindle with loss to Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers’ defense delivered a big performance against the high-powered Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night. But the offense dropped the ball in a 12-6 loss to the Rams at Levi’s Stadium. And that’s how the 49ers’ 2024 season, in …

He wasn’t a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award. Travis Hunter has now won two others. The Colorado two/way superstar is the recipient of both the Chuck Bednarik Award and the Fred Biletnikoff Award. That makes him both the best defensive player in college football, and the best receiver in college football. Bednarik was one of the NFL’s last true …