Hoyer recalls great Mahomes story while detailing Maye’s role as QB2 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Drake Maye won’t be the New England Patriots’ starting quarterback when they open the season against the Cincinnati Bengals next Sunday. But there are still ways the rookie can showcase his talents behind the scenes. Just ask longtime NFL quarterback Brian Hoyer, who …

The UTEP football team is set to start a new era under coach Scotty Walden at Nebrsaka, which is expecting its 397th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. Nebraska is a 27.5-point favorite as it begins a second season of huge expectations under coach Matt Rhule. Both teams are coming off losing seasons and looking to snap a bowl …

Why anonymous NFL agents praised 49ers as an organization originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers rank among the NFL’s best when it comes to workplace culture and employee satisfaction. In an exclusive NFL agent survey conducted by The Athletic, 31 representatives were asked which organizations were the best to work with. “49ers,” one agent said. “The way …

New Missouri State President Dr. Richard “Biff” Williams was asked to speak at a recent fundraiser for the football program. He was asked to be honest about his feelings regarding Plaster Stadium and what needs to be done for the team to be successful at the FBS level once it joins Conference USA in 2025. Williams responded that $100 million, …

NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV Byline: Sponsored by NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV NFL Sunday Ticket and YouTube TV are back this season to enhance every NFL fan’s Sunday experience with more game combinations than you can find anywhere else. In addition to the (almost) endless combination of games available live every Sunday, comes fantasy view, the latest …

Imagine knowing ahead of time how the football season will unfold for the preseason No. 15 Tennessee Vols. We don’t have a crystal ball at Knox News, but we do have EA Sports College Football 25, and we’ve been running simulations on the popular video game to see how the Vols will fare in 2024. The computer game allows us …

We’re ready for the biggest fantasy football draft weekend of the year. You need some quick-hit advice, some swing shouts if you will. Here’s the digestible but useful advice you want to hear before you start building your masterpiece. General Draft Strategy ADP gets a bad rap. It’s a rough approximation of what the players cost in drafts, and that …

Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports Clemson, led by Dabo Swinney, is gearing up to take on top-ranked Georgia this Saturday. The No. 14 Tigers aim to pull off an upset against Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs to kick off their 2024 campaign. For the Tigers to upset a powerhouse like Georgia who is hungry after their snub from last season’s College Football Playoff, …

The Seahawks have added an edge rusher with ties to head coach Mike Macdonald to their practice squad. The team announced the signing of Tyus Bowser on Friday. They also addd cornerback Faion Hicks to the practice squad. Bowser was a 2017 second-round pick of the Ravens and he’s spent his entire professional career in Baltimore. Bowser had a career-high …

Aug. 30—I feel like this might be the written version of the Grandpa Simpson meme screaming at the clouds, but as I drove through Wyomissing on the way to Bob Wolfrum Stadium on Saturday morning, I found myself thinking about Saturday high school football. There is something about what the Spartans have built in the afternoon when not many teams …

2024 NFL power rankings: Top 32 starting quarterbacks entering Week 1 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston A new NFL season is almost here, and you know what that means: It’s time for a fresh batch of starting quarterback rankings. There’s never been more quarterback talent in pro football than right now. Even many of the players listed in the …

Nov 11, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Michigan State Spartans linebacker Sam Edwards (35) during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports Michigan State football will go back to using permanent captains for 2024 season, but they will also select an honorary captain for each game as well. For the Spartans’ …

Taylor Swift’s relationship with Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce has had a major influence on the NFL, reportedly sparking a 30% increase in Chiefs fans alone since the pair were first linked together over a year ago. This season, Swift’s influence might spill over to on-field matters for the team. Patrick Mahomes recently revealed that Swift “asks a lot …

Broncos owner Greg Penner says Denver has a young team but not a rebuilding team. Penner thinks the potential to win in 2024 is there, and he’s optimistic about what the Broncos can do this season. “It’s a young team, but I’ve got high expectations for what we can accomplish,” Penner said, via the team’s website. Penner said he noticed …

. After months of discussion, practice and waiting, it’s finally time to begin the 2024 college football season. LSU will be opening its campaign in the standalone Sunday night game in Week 1 as it heads to Las Vegas to take on USC at Allegiant Stadium in a battle of preseason ranked opponents that still face quite a few questions …