Image for https://images.rivals.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,t_hero_desktop/s5oa1xioeyrulyvzgbxj Curt Cignetti came to Indiana guns blazing. He had the famous “I win, Google me,” statement. He yelled into a mic that Purdue sucked. He took the college football world by storm before ever coaching a game in Bloomington and had people believing in the always-struggling Hoosiers. MORE: South Carolina is gearing up for official visitors, star-studded …

Ralph Vacchiano NFL Reporter There was a ticker tape parade down the Canyon of Heroes in New York back on Feb. 7, 2012. More than a million fans came out to worship their New York football heroes, to scream as they caught glimpses of the New York Giants and the Super Bowl XLVI trophy they brought home. It was a …

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey returned to practice on Thursday after his jury duty obligations finished on Wednesday. Aubrey was selected for jury duty in Tarrant County’s 297th District Court and served on a felony assault case involving domestic violence strangulation. The 12-person jury Aubrey served on sentenced defendant Daniel Rincones guilty on one of the two charges against him, …

All eyes will be on State College, Pennsylvania, this weekend as the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes come to town to take on the No. 3 Nittany Lions. ESPN’s College GameDay will also be on campus, setting up its set outside the Bryce Jordan Center and hosting its Saturday morning pregame show. One of the best parts of the show …

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be without one of his favorite targets for at least four games. The Jets have place veteran Allen Lazard on IR ahead of their Thursday night matchup with the Houston Texans due to a chest injury, among a plethora of roster moves. Gang Green also placed DT Leki Fotu on IR, released tight end Anthony …

When Dan Lanning was hired as the head coach of the Oregon Ducks in December of 2021, there was an idea that he would bring the dominant Georgia Bulldogs defense with him to Eugene. As the defensive coordinator of the Bulldogs’ historic 2021 championship team, fans conjured up ideas of hard-hitting, SEC-style fronts that could punish opponents and dominate the …

Are Patriots’ offensive spacing issues on the receivers or the scheme? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ wide receivers have underperformed in 2024, to put it mildly. But should they shoulder all of the blame for their struggles, or are they not being set up for success by offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt? On the latest …

This embedded content is not available in your region. On today’s episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde talk about two vastly different NIL approaches between Pitt and Bryce Underwood’s recruitment. They break down a recent piece by Dellenger about Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi saying he pulled back on NIL funds to players. They …

It’s that time of year again. Athletes (and at least one actor) are proving they’re just like us when it comes to their affinity for Halloween. Exhibit A: This assortment of costumes from NHL players. Whether it be a nod to Outkast or channeling “Elf,” there has been no shortage of creative costumes in 2024. Here are how some other …

Eagles injury update: A couple key players return to practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia A couple key Eagles returned to practice on Thursday as the team gets ready to host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon at the Linc. After missing Wednesday’s session, both Jalen Carter (shoulder) and Landon Dickerson (knee) were back on the field on Thursday. …

Nov 13, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies defensive lineman Noa Ngalu (92) and offensive lineman Samuel Peacock (65) exit the locker room before a game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports USC football and Washington football are two robust brand names in the world of West …

Henry McKenna NFL Reporter It’s fair to feel skeptical about the Philadelphia Eagles — especially after they fell apart last year. The Eagles are fresh off a 37-17 blowout of the Cincinnati Bengals. They’ve won three straight. Philly has pulled into attacking distance for the No. 1 spot in the NFC East and maybe even the NFC.  All should be …

Happy Halloween! The weather gets crisper, football season is in full swing, why not a midseason top 50 big board for the 2025 NFL Draft to contribute to your sugar rush? While the quarterback and wide receiver class isn’t as top-heavy as last year, there are still plenty of good and interesting players at those spots with real depth and …

Oct 12, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) runs with the ball during the first half against Oregon Ducks defensive back Jabbar Muhammad (7) at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images We’ve now made it through more than half of the college football regular season with nine weeks in the books in the …

Oct 31, 2024, 03:17 PM ET SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks announced rookie Macklin Celebrini will return to team activities on Thursday, nearly three weeks after he was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Celebrini, the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL draft in June, had made an impressive debut by recording a goal …