During his introductory press conference at Chapel Hill, new Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick was asked whether he’d jump back to the NFL after a year or two in college. “I didn’t come here to leave,” Belichick said, to applause in the room. Beyond the fact that it would have been impossible in that setting to say, “I’d love …

National Signing Day is often about getting the biggest names in a recruiting class but it’s also about getting the right players that fit your system. Here are five defensive linemen that are in a great spot in this Commit Fit look. THIS SERIES: How the top 2025 QBs fit with their future programs | RBs | WRs | TEs …

Here is the latest news and buzz surrounding the Jets’ search for a new general manager… Dec. 15, 9:30 a.m. The search for the next general manager of the New York Jets is about to kick into gear. According to multiple reports, the Jets will begin interviewing GM candidates this week, with former Tennessee Titans GM Jon Robinson among those being …

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) celebrates after coming up with the interception of a Michigan Wolverines quarterback Davis Warren (16) pass during the fourth quarter of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Ohio State football was on a crash course for the Big Ten Championship and then, even if …

Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase has been on a tear all season long and leads the league with 93 receptions, 1,319 receiving yards and 15 receiving touchdowns. Chase has scored a touchdown in six of his last seven games and has found the end zone at least twice in three of his past four. Chase’s over/under for total receiving yards …

One of the rarest qualities in all of team sports is the ability to impact a game in multiple ways. Athletes are seldom able to sway contests both offensively and defensively to an equal degree and those who are – referred to as two-way players – become some of the most highly coveted stars in their respective professions. The term …

Jacoby Brissett was benched after the Patriots went 1-4 in his five games as a starter this season, but he doesn’t think that’s a reflection on the quality of his play. Brissett told Mike Reiss of ESPN that there was a lot going wrong beyond himself before he was benched in favor of rookie Drake Maye. “There’s so much I …

COLLEGE STATION— Texas A&M football has hit the transfer portal hard since it opened last week, and they kick off Sunday morning with another impact signee. According to reports, former Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Julian Humphrey committed to the Aggies early Sunday morning. This comes after Humphrey confirmed to the Statesman last week that he would be visiting College Station on …

The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Pittsburgh Steelers during the Week 15 NFL schedule in a potential Super Bowl preview with how well both teams are playing. The Eagles (11-2) have secured a spot in the NFL playoff bracket and would clinch the NFC East with a win and Washington Commanders loss. The Steelers (10-3) lead the Baltimore Ravens by …

TAMPA — If you’re facing a team coached by Jim Harbaugh, you’d better attack the day with enthusiasm unknown to man. That’s been the mantra of the Harbaughs — Jim with the Chargers and John as head coach of the Ravens since 2008 — inherited from their coaching father, Jack. “He’s a great coach. A great leader,” said Bucs guard …

T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon, here’s how to watch. (Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images) When the 10-3 Pittsburgh Steelers beat the 3-10 Cleveland Browns last weekend, the win was to be expected, given the teams’ current records. The winner of the Steelers’ upcoming game on Sunday may not be as obvious. The Steelers …

Oct 28, 2023; Boise, Idaho, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during the first half against the Wyoming Cowboys at Albertsons Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports The legitimacy of the Heisman Trophy is called into question on a fairly regular basis so no one should be shocked that this year is no different. The Heisman …

DENVER — The stakes high, the energy even higher as the Indianapolis Colts, the Denver Broncos and their young quarterbacks readied to face off under a bright sun — and under the watchful eye of the last man to deliver each of these clubs their greatest triumphs: Peyton Manning. Broncos rookie Bo Nix and the Colts’ still raw second-year signal-caller …

Nov 30, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) is tackled by LSU Tigers defensive end Sai’vion Jones (35) during the second quarter at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images When former Oklahoma Sooner quarterback Jackson Arnold entered the transfer portal, he received a lot of interest from top college football teams, including the Georgia …

Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions will play the Buffalo Bills this Sunday, here’s how to watch. (David Reginek-Imagn Images) It’s official, NFC North’s Detroit Lions and the AFC East’s top seeded Buffalo Bills have both clinched their divisions, guaranteeing the teams a spot in the NFL playoffs. The two teams have been dominating the league this season, but only …