HE FLATS – Georgia Tech junior quarterback Haynes King (Longview, Texas/Longview H.S.) added two more honors to his list of preseason accolades on Thursday when he was named to the official watch lists for the Manning Award and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. Both awards honors college football’s top quarterback. King, who was previously named to the official preseason …

The Rams have had plenty of injuries this month. One key player was not injured during Wednesday’s joint practice with the Cowboys. Rams coach Sean McVay was asked on Thursday whether receiver Cooper Kupp suffered an injury during the second shared session with Dallas. “No, he was good,” McVay said. “He’s feeling good.” The question came up because Kupp didn’t …

Colorado football is reportedly adding to its coaching staff just two weeks before the 2024 season opener. Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes are hiring George Helow as a senior defensive coach, according to The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman, where he’ll work closely with first-year defensive coordinator Robert Livingston. Helow has worked at a number of college football programs, including Colorado State. …

Mekhi Becton is not dressed for Thursday’s preseason game against the Patriots, a sign that the veteran has won the Eagles’ right guard job. Tyler Steen, a third-round pick in 2023, had been competing for the job until an ankle injury forced him to miss practice time earlier this month. Steen started at right guard Thursday night but lasted only …

Ohio State has its starting quarterback. Buckeyes coach Ryan Day said Thursday that Kansas State transfer Will Howard has won the quarterback competition and will start the season opener Aug. 31 against Akron. Since early in training camp, it seemed just a matter of time before Howard would be named the starter. The fifth-year senior took most of the reps …

Running back Chris Evans was one of two Bengals carted off during Thursday’s joint practice with the Bears. Evans was diagnosed with a torn patellar tendon in his knee, Jordan Schultz reports. The timeline for Evans’ injury typically is nine months, so he will miss the entire regular season. Evans was injured during a kickoff return, and shortly thereafter, offensive …

Apr 13, 2024; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs huddle on the field during the G-Day Game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-USA TODAY Sports Four-star offensive tackle recruit Nick Brooks is planning to announce his commitment on Aug. 23. Brooks recently returned to Georgia for his senior season of high school. He’ll play for Peach State powerhouse Grayson High …

Get ready for more Mike Greenberg. Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com reports that the omnipresent ESPN host is the favorite to replace Sam Ponder as host of ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown. Also in consideration is NFL Live cost Laura Rutledge. ESPN fired Ponder and Robert Griffin III on Thursday. Although they were characterized as financial moves, both have time left on …

When you’re fresh off a Mr. Football season and at 6-foot-2 can pluck most anything out of the sky, sometimes you get the kitchen sink thrown at you. That’s the reality for Tennessee football commit Radarious Jackson when he lines up at wide receiver for Sheffield. “Put the whole team on him,” one opposing fan yelled at Thursday night’s jamboree, …

Patriots rookie receiver JaQuae Jackson was carted off the field in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s preseason game against the Eagles. Jackson was injured on a non-contact play that resulted in an incompletion with 12:46 remaining. He immediately grabbed his left knee, and the Patriots have ruled him out with a leg injury. Jackson was emotional as he was loaded …

OXFORD — As Ole Miss football tight end Caden Prieskorn turned last season’s Peach Bowl into his personal highlight show, Dae’Quan Wright watched from home as a highly interested, transfer-portal bound observer. He liked what he saw. “That kinda got my attention,” Wright said Thursday. Prieskorn racked up 10 receptions for 136 yards and two touchdowns in that Ole Miss …

Joe Burrow played 13 snaps in the preseason opener last week, and he got work in a joint practice against the Bears on Thursday. Burrow won’t play in Saturday night’s preseason game. Whether he works in next week’s joint practice against the Colts and/or plays in the third preseason game, the Bengals quarterback has declared himself ready for the season. …

The Wyomissing Spartans have a long, rich history in football including the last five straight District 3 Class 3A titles. However, after losing a PIAA appeal this past January to remain in Class 3A, the Spartans will move up to Class 4A. Head coach Bob Wolfrum, going into his 38th season, believes his team will compete at a high level …

Lenoir suggested Wilks make 49ers Super Bowl strategy change originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Rising star cornerback Deommodore Lenoir bailed out the 49ers’ defense with his superb play in the slot during the 2023 NFL season. However, the 24-year-old shockingly spent nearly the entire duration of San Francisco’s Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs lined …

From an early age, Beau Pribula has enjoyed drawing likenesses of people, places and objects. It’s no surprise that one of his favorite subjects is Beaver Stadium, home to the Penn State football team. “When I was younger I used to draw a lot,” Pribula said. “It’s something I really liked to do. It’s something that eases my mind. I’ve …