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 …

Rookie running backs are some of the hardest players to evaluate in fantasy football. This is especially the case in 2024, as zero running backs were taken in the first round of the NFL draft. But, just because a player enters the season buried on the depth chart, that doesn’t mean they can’t offer plenty of fantasy value — just …

The first big weekend of the college football season is about to kick off and there are hundreds of players who transferred in the offseason that will make a massive impact on the 2024 season. Which ones are worthy of being called a Transfer All-American? Take a look at the Rivals Preseason Transfer All-America offensive team. MORE: All-Freshman Defense | …

NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Detroit Lions The Patriots and Steelers made fantasy football less fun this week when they named Jacoby Brissett and Russell Wilson, respectively, as their Week 1 starters. Please ignore that I have massive, life-altering exposure to Justin Fields in best ball leagues. This is the most sober analysis I can offer right now. Below is a …

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo has selected Jacoby Brissett as his team’s starting quarterback for their season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Brissett gets the nod over rookie first-round draft pick Drake Maye, who he shared snaps with throughout training camp and the preseason. [Read more: Please, Patriots, I’m begging you to keep rookie QB Drake Maye on the …

Nov 11, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) runs the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-USA TODAY Sports USC Trojans fans need to become familiar with our new conference foes in the Big Ten. The best quarterbacks we will compete with are a …

How Booker beat the odds and earned a spot on Eagles’ roster originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia When you’re on the bubble, wondering if you survived final cuts, wondering if you have a future in the NFL, nobody calls to say you made the team. They only call if it’s bad news. So you find out you’re an NFL …