Aug. 27—COLUMBUS — Week 1 of the 2024 high school football season is officially in the books. Just because it was early didn’t mean there weren’t any fireworks. Let’s take a look at some of the top performances from all around the state — with this week’s Ohio Prep Sports Media High School Football Notebook. * Portsmouth senior Chase Heiland …

The Giants and the rest of the NFL had until 4 p.m. on Tuesday to trim their rosters to 53 players, and for the G-Men to get there they reportedly had to make some surprising decisions. Wide receivers Isaiah Hodgins and Allen Robinson were part of the cuts. Big Blue originally claimed Hodgins off waivers two seasons ago and he …

Oregon football is ready to erase the memory of its only two losses during the 2023 football season. As the Ducks move from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten, they enter the 2024 football season as favorites to contend for the 12-team College Football Playoffs and a conference championship. Oregon is ranked as the No. 3 team in the US LBM …

Did the Patriots mess up with their offensive line draft strategy? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston What good is a promising young quarterback when no one can protect him? It’s a question New England Patriots are asking themselves heading into the 2024 season. Drake Maye has flashed his high upside with a solid training camp and an impressive preseason …

Oct 7, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders with son and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Game week is finally here. The Colorado football team kicks off the 2024 season and Year 2 of the Deion Sanders era against perennial FCS powerhouse North Dakota State on Thursday …

Aug. 27—COLUMBUS — Probably the biggest news to come out of Ryan Day’s first weekly press conference of Ohio State’s football season on Tuesday was conveyed by one word. When asked if he expected freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith to be on the field for OSU’s first snap in its opener against Akron on Saturday, the Buckeyes’ coach said, “Yes.” …

Day 2 of NFL Predictions Week is all about the AFC and NFC West, and our FOX Sports’ personalities are continuing their rankings ahead of kickoff.  On Day 1, “First Things First” co-hosts Nick Wright and Chris Broussard started things off by ranking the teams in the AFC and NFC East, including which ones will earn a playoff berth. Now, …

Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster said at a Tuesday press conference that he “has a lot in the tank,” but he’s not sure if he’ll be showing off what he’s got in the Chiefs’ season opener. Smith-Schuster’s return to the Chiefs became official on Monday and he told reporters in Kansas City that it’s “too early to say” if he’ll be …

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s visit from No. 19 Miami on Saturday in the Swamp has a make-or-break feel. A victory would provide season-opening optimism for Billy Napier. A loss would rekindle doomsday scenarios for the third-year coach. Neither result or reaction might have staying power against a schedule featuring seven subsequent preseason Top-25 foes. But perception is reality when a …

Where eight 49ers stars rank on ESPN’s list of top-100 NFL players originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With the 2024 NFL season nearing, ESPN has released its rankings for the top 100 players, and the 49ers boast a league-leading eight entries. San Francisco stars Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, Brock Purdy, George Kittle, Fred Warner, Nick Bosa, Trent Williams …

Aug. 27—It was 671 days between Shawnee’s 33-19 win over Lima Central Catholic on the opening night of high school football Thursday and the last time the Indians celebrated a victory on the final night of the 2022 regular season. But it was a mere 56 seconds that played a huge role in Thursday night’s victory, which Shawnee hopes means …

Odell Beckham Jr. will begin the 2024 season on the physically unable to perform list and will miss at least the first four games of the regular season. Beckham, who signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins in May, has yet to suit up for his new team because of an undisclosed injury. The Dolphins added the three-time Pro …

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday that he expects wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase to be on the field Week 1 when the team opens up against the New England Patriots. Asked if he felt confident the three-time Pro Bowler would be ready to play come Sept. 8, Taylor replied simply, “Yes.” Chase did not play in any of …

Keep an eye on Marmion’s Mateusz Nycz. It shouldn’t be hard. The senior tight end/outside linebacker has always been big for his age but keeps growing. It prompted a position change this year under a new coach, changing Nycz’s outlook on the game. An offensive lineman since he started playing football at age 5, Nycz will get his chance to …

The Colts’ preseason finale against the Cincinnati Bengals last week showcased the full Anthony Richardson experience.  He was dialed in on Indianapolis’ opening drive, displaying complete command of Shane Steichen’s offense. Richardson went 7-of-8 for 65 yards and a touchdown.  But it was a rollercoaster the rest of the way. He completed just one of his final seven passes for …