How does Maye feel about Brissett winning QB job? Pats rookie reacts originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The talented rookie will have to bide his time behind the seasoned veteran. Head coach Jerod Mayo announced Thursday that Jacoby Brissett will be the New England Patriots’ starting quarterback, with Drake Maye backing him up until further notice. Some believed Maye …

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 01: Garrett Nussmeier #13 of the LSU Tigers passes during the ReliaQuest Bowl against the Wisconsin Badgers at Raymond James Stadium on January 01, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) The wait is over. On Sunday night, LSU will kick off its 2024 campaign against USC in Las Vegas. This is a new …

Maye supporting UNC with special cleats before Week 1 vs. Minnesota originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Week 1 of the college football season gets underway Thursday night, and it looks like New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is very excited to watch his alma mater in action. Maye played the last three seasons at North Carolina before the Patriots …

Legendary football coach Nick Saban has a new gig that involves hosting families during their vacation rentals, according to a new commercial he stars in. Saban, who coached at the University of Alabama for 16 years and won six National Championships with the Crimson Tide, appeared in a commercial for Vrbo, an online marketplace for vacation rentals. The 72-year-old retired …

Henry McKenna NFL Reporter On so many levels, Ja’Marr Chase isn’t getting the respect he deserves. Let’s start with his contract, which is where his focus is fixed. Chase is in the final year of his rookie contract, and while there is absolutely zero question over whether he’s one of the league’s best receivers, the Cincinnati Bengals have failed to …

Bradberry suffers injury that should land him on IR originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles safety James Bradberry suffered a leg injury in practice on Wednesday and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks, a league source confirmed to NBC Sports Philadelphia. Bradberry, 31, made the Eagles’ 53-man roster this season after converting to safety in the offseason. But now …

Jul 23, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights head coach Greg Schiano speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports Before the website was shut down, Rutgers Wire did some really great things covering the Scarlet Knights. We were excited that the USC-Rutgers Big Ten football …

Eric Williams NFL Reporter Brock Purdy’s feathery, 19-yard completion between two defenders to tight end George Kittle last Friday was the Pro Bowl quarterback at his best — and some might say, his worst. Purdy’s ability to deliver throws to pass-catchers who look covered over the middle of the field is one of his superpowers. And on third-and-6 against the …

The fantasy football season is more of a sprint than a marathon. But even within the short time frame of 17 weeks, there is still room for players to be inconsistent. And some players are predisposed to have their worst stretch at the outset of the season due to a variety of factors such a having a difficult schedule. Let’s …

Oct 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans defensive coordinator Alex Grinch reacts against the Utah Utes in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports When USC hosts Wisconsin in a Big Ten football game this year, Alex Grinch will return to the Los Angeles Coliseum. He …

Martin Rogers FOX Sports Insider When it comes to Caleb Williams, of course it’s all over the top. What is? Everything is. Of course, the hype machine is out of control, a juggernauting, laser-trained spotlight based off overblown principles, given that we are talking about one player, on one (not particularly good) team. And one situation, where the player in …

How much Aiyuk can be fined by 49ers for missing practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk did not participate in 49ers practice on Wednesday after being medically cleared by the team. And now the ongoing contract standoff might reach a new level of uncomfortable. Aiyuk reported to training camp this summer but opted to hold in …

Week 1 in college football is at hand, and that means your humble correspondents here at USA TODAY Sports will once again attempt to pick the weekly winners among the teams in the US LBM Coaches Poll. And what could be better than starting Week 1 of the college football season with games with early playoff implications? Two of the …

The team at Yahoo Fantasy is determined to ensure you have a successful fantasy football season. That success (hopefully) begins right at the start of your fantasy drafts. Here, our team identifies five of their “must-draft” players in 2024. As a longtime resident of Pacheco Island, Kansas City’s featured back has found his way onto most of my rosters. I’ve …

Jan 1, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) throws the ball under pressure from Wisconsin Badgers linebacker C.J. Goetz (98) during the second half at the Reliaquest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports Recently on our USC show at The Voice of College Football, we sat down with Matt Moscona from …