New Falcons coach Raheem Morris has made his first significant hire. Former Rams passing-game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Zac Robinson will serve as the offensive coordinator in Atlanta. Robinson, 37, joined the Rams as assistant quarterbacks coach in 2019, six years after his playing career ended. He was a seventh-round pick of the Patriots in 2010, and he spent time …

Alabama basketball had a notable visitor for the game vs. LSU. Alabama football commit Ryan Williams, the five-star wide receiver from Saraland, was seen in the student section minutes before the game on Saturday at Coleman Coliseum. Williams is the No. 5 player and No. 3 receiver in the 2024 recruiting class per the 247Sports Composite. Jaylen Mbakwe, a five-star …

Getty Images Dennard Wilson has a pretty busy schedule these days. The Baltimore Ravens’ defensive backs coach is meeting with the Los Angeles Rams, Tennessee Titans and New York Giants about each team’s defensive coordinator openings, according to ESPN. Wilson has already met with the Giants.  Wilson, 41, is also gearing up for Sunday’s AFC championship game against the Kansas …

Alabama was in hot pursuit of one former Washington defensive star. On Saturday, Washington transfer defensive back Jabbar Muhammad announced that he was transferring to Oregon. He chose the Ducks over Alabama and Texas. Muhammad began his college career at Oklahoma State before transferring to Washington last offseason. The Texas native recorded 118 tackles, 26 pass deflections, and four interceptions …

The San Francisco 49ers are in their fourth conference championship since 2019 and their seventh since 2011. Their last two NFC Championship appearances have produced losses and now they have the Detroit Lions in their way of a ticket to Super Bowl LVIII. The No. 1 Niners will host the No. 3 Lions at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday at 6:30 …

Jan 27, 2024, 07:52 PM ET EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl each had a goal and two assists and the Edmonton Oilers won their 16th straight game to move within one of tying the NHL record, defeating the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday. Edmonton will attempt to tie the record set by the 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins when …

The Oregon Ducks weren’t always planning on taking a pair of cornerbacks in the transfer portal this offseason, but when an opportunity presents itself that you can’t pass up, then you take it. That was the case when former Washington Huskies cornerback Jabbar Muhammad entered the transfer portal in the wake of head coach Kalen DeBoer leaving Seattle for Tuscaloosa. …

Lions DC acknowledges defense has ‘hands full’ vs. 49ers’ offense originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Detroit Lions will have their hands full against the 49ers on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. Well, at least that’s how the Lions’ defensive coordinator sees the NFC Championship Game playing out. Aaron Glenn, the Lions’ defensive architect since 2021, explained how well-versed …

With a pretty solid 2024 class, Michigan State football is now looking to add some more talent to the class by way of the preferred walk-on. On Saturday, they added a legacy linebacker and fullback via PWO when Chris Piwowarczyk committed to the Spartans. Chris’ father player for MSU in the late 80s and early 90s, winning two Big Ten …

If you told a Detroit Lions fan just a few years ago, that in 2024 they would be one win away from a Super Bowl appearance, they would first probably be very excited, but they also may not believe you. The Lions are the only team in the conference championship games that did not make the playoffs last season. The …

We’re entering the last NFL Sunday before the Super Bowl. It’s exciting, yet also sad in a way. Both of the No. 1 seeds  — Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers — have made it to Championship Sunday, and will face off against the challengers — Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions, both No. 3 seeds in their respective conferences.  Patrick …

Colorado’s success over the next two years will largely be dependent on how well its offensive line performs. The Buffs are set up well with five-star tackle Jordan Seaton now in Boulder, but more reinforcements are needed. On Friday, we learned that new CU offensive line coach Phil Loadholt extended an offer to Lamont Rogers, a class of 2025 four-star …

How Lions OC preparing for Warner, Greenlaw in NFC Championship originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Detroit Lions coaching staff has a lot of respect for the 49ers heading into the NFC Championship Game. When asked about matching up against the 49ers’ defense, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson had plenty of praise for San Francisco’s strong linebackers corps. …

When you are hot, you are hot and Ohio State football is on absolute fire on the recruiting trail. The Buckeye coaching staff has been all over the country, but a focus of recruiting will always be on their home state. It achieved that goal on Saturday afternoon when Toledo offensive tackle, Carter Lowe, committed to the Buckeyes. Ohio State …

Who’s Playing Detroit Lions @ San Francisco 49ers Regular Season Records: Detroit 12-5, San Francisco 12-5 How To Watch When: Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. ETWhere: Levi’s Stadium — Santa Clara, CaliforniaTV: FOXFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know The Lions have enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. On …