Michigan State’s Michael Masunas runs after a catch against Florida Atlantic during the first quarter on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. It wasn’t the prettiest win on Friday, but Michigan State football managed to escape week one of the college football season undefeated with a 16 to 10 win over FAU. While the offense was …

Williams, 49ers agree to three-year, $82M reworked contract, per agent originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Perhaps the most consequential player hold-out in recent 49ers history officially is over. Star left tackle Trent Williams and the 49ers agreed to a three-year, $82.660 million reworked contract, his agency Elite Loyalty Sports announced shortly after NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo first reported …

The last time Colorado faced Nebraska in 2023, Colorado coach Deion Sanders preached to his team beforehand about just how “personal” that game was going to be − a nationally televised game between two longtime football rivals with little side grudges stacked up along the way. The motivational strategy worked. Colorado won at home, 36-14. But here they are one …

Eagles bring back former draft pick after stint in Miami originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia A familiar face walked through the Eagles’ locker room on Tuesday afternoon. Jack Driscoll is back. Driscoll, 27, was spotted at the NovaCare Complex before any official announcement. But he is presumably returning to the Eagles’ practice squad after shaking free from Miami. The …

After an impressive showing on the road in Week 1, Penn State was unable to move up in the new AP  Top 25 poll this week. But the Nittany Lions do maintain their footing amid some changes within the top 10. Penn State checks in at no. 8, the same as its ranking from the preseason poll, according to the …

Will Chase play in Bengals-Patriots? Here’s latest contract update originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots have a tough matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season, and one major reason why is Cincy’s elite talent at wide receiver. That group is headlined by Ja’Marr Chase, who is arguably the best wideout …

Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane (8) and wide receiver Makai Lemon (6 celebrate after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the LSU Tigers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports People are going to see the headline and freak out. At least, people in Eugene are going to have …

Tom Brady lit up NFL defenses over the course of his 23-year playing career still holds many of the NFL’s all-time passing records. Brady isn’t expecting a similar aerial attack in his first game in the broadcasting booth, though. As the legendary quarterback prepares to call Sunday’s Dallas Cowboys-Cleveland Browns game on FOX Sports’ “America’s Game of the Week” (4:25 …

The Jets announced four team captains for the 2024 NFL season, including quarterback Aaron Rodgers and linebacker C.J. Mosley as voted by the players. Defensive lineman Quinnen Williams and punter Thomas Morstead were also selected as captains Rodgers, who was a captain for 12 of his 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers before coming to New York last offseason, …

Auburn Tigers quarterback Payton Thorne (1) throws the ball as Auburn Tigers takes on Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Auburn football moved to 1-0 on the young season last Saturday by rudely welcoming the Alabama A&M Bulldogs to the Plains by the tune of a 73-3 blowout victory. After putting up …

Would Brady start Maye? Legendary Pats QB gives thoughtful answer originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots will roll with Jacoby Brissett as their Week 1 starting quarterback over rookie signal-caller Drake Maye. Despite Maye outperforming his veteran counterpart in the preseason, legendary Pats QB Tom Brady agrees with head coach Jerod Mayo’s decision. During Brady’s appearance …

Aug 31, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian leads his team out onto the field at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Meullion-USA TODAY Sports Following Texas’ first win of the season, star tackle Cameron Williams made history. On Monday, the Longhorns junior right tackle was named the Southeastern Conference’s Co-Offensive Lineman of the …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNSep 3, 2024, 03:35 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl has signed an eight-year contract extension worth $112 million. Its $14 million average annual value should give Draisaitl the highest individual salary cap hit in NHL history when the contract kicks in for the 2025-26 season. As always, there are …

Patriots to pay Barmore’s salary after blood clot diagnosis: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ trend of taking care of their own this year will continue. The Patriots are paying Christian Barmore’s full salary for the 2024 season despite the star defensive tackle beginning the campaign on the Non-Football Injury List, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport …

The coaches across the country weren’t overly impressed with Michigan football in the opening week of the season as the defending national champions have fallen in the first poll of the regular season. The Wolverines now find themselves at No. 9 in the US LMB Coaches Poll after their season-opening 30-10 victory over Fresno State, one spot behind where they …