STILLWATER — While commissioner Brett Yormark continually tells the world that the Big 12 is college football’s deepest conference, a more accurate explanation would be to call it the country’s most competitive one. The difference between the team that finishes first in the league and the one that finishes eighth will be small, and trying to predict which teams will …

In Roob’s Eagles Observations: A big role for a running back not named Saquon Barkley originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia A late-round rookie elbowing his way into the third receiver spot, a veteran offensive lineman fading out of favor and a running back not named Saquon Barkley who’s going to have a significant role on offense. We’re a week …

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – AUGUST 31: Head coach Matt Rhule of the Nebraska Cornhuskers talks during his post-game press conference after the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Huntington Bank Stadium on August 31, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Golden Gophers defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) Nebraska head football coach Matt Rhule met with the media before …

Rams cornerback Tre’Davious White works with defensive backs coach Aubrey Pleasant. (Gary Klein / Los Angeles Times) Cornerback Tre’Davious White did not need much convincing that the Rams were the right team to sign with last spring. Former Buffalo Bills teammates Von Miller, Taylor Rapp and Leonard Floyd and former Louisiana State teammate Odell Beckham Jr. sung the praises of …

Oregon doesn’t officially join the Big Ten Conference until Friday, but the Ducks football team is already looking forward to the challenge of competing in a new league come the fall. Picked to finish second in the conference by USA Today, Oregon has more than a few players that have already played in the Big Ten, including offensive lineman Matthew …

Updated Eagles training camp battles after 6 practices originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia We’re already well into August and the Eagles are already pretty deep into training camp. There’s still a long way to go with more practices, a joint practice and three preseason games before the Eagles have to finalize their 53-man roster. And then there’s even more …

Editor’s Note: The El Paso Times continues its high school football countdown with No. 27 Horizon. Horizon competes in Class 5A, Division II. Practice begins Aug. 12 for the Scorpions and the first game is scheduled for Aug. 30. Outlook for 2024 season The Scorpions have a new head coach in Omar Garcia, who has been a successful assistant coach at Hanks and Montwood …

Clyde Edwards-Helaire said he’s been dealing with PTSD from a shooting that happened in 2018 when he was at LSU. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire talked about his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder Thursday after publicly revealing earlier in the week he suffers from PTSD. Edwards posted to social media on July 29 …

NORMAN — OU’s schedule isn’t lacking in important matchups. The Sooners’ inaugural ride through the SEC includes matchups vs. powers Alabama and LSU as well as upstarts Ole Miss and Missouri. It’s got a showdown with Josh Heupel’s Tennessee squad and a first-ever visit to Auburn. There’s also the always-important showdown with Texas in the Cotton Bowl and a nonconference game …

Ravens defensive end Brent Urban had a challenging path to get where he is, as a 33-year-old heading into his 11th NFL season. As a freshman in college, Urban suffered a torn ACL. As a senior in college, Urban suffered an ankle injury that required surgery after the season and affected his pre-draft preparation. As a rookie for the Ravens, …

Only one man could stop Kirby Smart the past three seasons. The GOAT, they called him. Now that Nick Saban works for ESPN, who’s going to stand in Smart’s way? Maybe no one. After Saban’s retirement, Smart became the SEC’s only active coach to have won a national championship. He’s the SEC’s unquestioned overlord, while a power struggle unfolds down …

As the Tennessee high school football season nears, the USA Today Sports Network has put together its preseason ranking of the state’s top high school football players entering the 2024 TSSAA season. We have released the state’s top players in the 2025 class. Now it’s time to shift to the junior class. The players included in these rankings are decided on what …

Florida State football’s first scrimmage of the fall is done and the Seminoles have now completed the first portion of fall camp ahead of kickoff of the 2024 season. With eight days of practice and the scrimmage done, the focus will now shift from getting back to game speed to sharpening up play ahead of the season opener against Georgia …

LEXINGTON — With so many experienced players now readily available in the NCAA transfer portal each season, the Kentucky football program will once again rely on a key group of first-year Wildcats — a situation that has now become commonplace for 12th-year head coach Mark Stoops. In 2021, UK brought in quarterback Will Levis and speedy wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson, …

The Rams are down three starters on their offensive line. Rams head coach Sean McVay described left tackle Alaric Jackson, right tackle Rob Havenstein and left guard Jonah Jackson as all “week-to-week.” Jackson and Havenstein both suffered ankle injuries in practice while Jackson is dealing with a bruised scapula. McVay said his concern is for the players’ health and he …