Recruiting Notre Dame football hosted Mississippi safety [autotag]Bralan Womack[/autotag] over the summer and offered him a scholarship. When that happened, it looked like the Irish were in the driver seat of his recruitment, but that might not be the case anymore. The 5-foot, 11-inch and 185-pound star has since been to multiple other campuses and this weekend he will see …

Why 49ers signing Aiyuk before Williams surprised Ochocinco, Sharpe originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Two former NFL players are surprised by Brandon Aiyuk signed a new contract with the 49ers before Trent Williams. Speaking on the “Nightcap” podcast, Chad Ochocinco and Shannon Sharpe gave their thoughts on San Francisco’s current situation. “Trent Williams is one I thought who …

Michigan State’s quarterback Aidan Chiles during camp on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, at the indoor practice facility in East Lansing. At the 11:15 mark of the second quarter, Michigan State scored their first touchdown of the Jonathan Smith era. The touchdown increased MSU’s lead to 9-0, after the first points of the game came on a safety, and came courtesy …

Dalvin Cook had career lows last year with the Jets, rushing for 214 yards and no touchdowns on 67 carries and averaging 3.2 yards per carry. The running back calls that an aberration and expects to be with the Cowboys more what he was with the Vikings in 2022. “I got it,” Cook said, via Todd Archer of ESPN. “It’s …

Wisconsin’s Week 1 opponent Western Michigan will be without its top offensive weapon tonight. That is star wide receiver Kenneth Womack, who has reportedly been ruled out of the contest with a broken hand — according to to SB Nation’s Steve Helwick. Related: Wisconsin releases pregame injury report for Week 1 vs. Western Michigan Womack led the Broncos in receptions (76) …

The Giants are reuniting with cornerback Adoree Jackson on a one-year deal, according to multiple reports. Jackson, 28, spent the past three seasons with the Giants after four seasons with the Titans. He had remained a free agent since March but said he hoped to re-sign with the Giants. He has familiarity with Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen as both …

BOULDER, CO – SEPTEMBER 14: Head Coach Pete Carroll of the Southern California Trojans talks with the lineman during a timeout against the Colorado Buffaloes in the first half September 14, 2002, at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado. USC defeated Colorada 40-3. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) Big Ten Network’s Yogi Roth, host of the new show The Y-Option, sat down with …

The Panthers are signing quarterback John Wolford to their practice squad, Joe Person of TheAthletic.com reports. The team currently has Bryce Young and Andy Dalton on its 53-player roster and undrafted rookie Jack Plummer on the practice squad. The Buccaneers cut Wolford from their roster this week. Wolford went undrafted, entering the NFL with the Jets in 2018. He was …

Tim Prangley – Trojans Wire Woody Marks played for Mississippi State. Now he plays for USC. In a fascinating twist of fate, Marks’ first game for USC won’t come against a Big Ten team or against a team USC used to face in the Pac-12. Marks’ USC debut will come against another SEC team, the LSU Tigers on Sept. 1. …

The Giants are signing Adoree’ Jackson after the veteran cornerback — most recently with New York from 2021-23 — took a physical Friday morning with Big Blue, according to reports. The contract is a one-year deal, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. Jackson, who turns 29 on Sept. 18, totaled 63 tackles, an interception (for a touchdown) and a forced …

Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter (0) dives in a drill during the first day of Spring practice at the Poe Indoor Practice Facility at the Allen N. Reeves football complex in Clemson S.C. Wednesday, February 28, 2024. College football Week 1 falls across the holiday weekend, making the Labor Day break a great time to catch some game action. It will …

How Moore is benefiting from Williams’ 49ers contract hold-out originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Jaylon Moore is the player nobody with the 49ers wants to see in the starting lineup in Week 1. Uh, nothing personal. The 49ers might have confidence in Moore to step into the lineup when needed. But everyone around the team …

Barberton coach Tony Gotto talks with players during a game last fall. Stow and Barberton each suffered losses to Medina County-based foes in Week 1. The two Suburban League schools will look to bounce back against each other Friday night at Stow. In 2023, Barberton defeated Stow 47-23 at home in Week 2. Check back here for live score updates, …

Former Saints receiver Michael Thomas remains a free agent. Even if he signs a deal in the coming days, he won’t be playing in Week 1. The NFL has announced that Thomas will be suspended for one game, via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. It’s a punishment under the Personal Conduct Policy. The discipline stems from a November 2023 arrest …

Michigan State football has opened a new era with head coach Jonathan Smith, battling the Florida Atlantic Owls on Friday under the lights at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing to open the 2024 season. Follow live updates from the game. The Spartans hired Smith in November, one day after last year’s regular season ended, and the comparisons between him and …