Jackson State football coach T.C. Taylor said at the Southwestern Athletic Conference Media Day on July 16 that the team would win more games in 2024 with improved special teams play. The Tigers, who finished 7-4 in 2023, will have to do that without a key piece of the kicking game from last season. Dylan Wasson, who joined the team …

Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel and Yahoo Sports senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger look ahead to the playoff picture for 2024 – and why the future of the Atlantic Coast Conference may depend on how many bids the league can secure in this year’s field. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe …

A turbulent, scandal-plagued 2023 football season for Michigan State gave way to a hopeful new era last November when Jonathan Smith was unveiled as the Spartans’ new head coach. Since going 11-2 and winning the Peach Bowl in 2021, Michigan State has struggled, compiling a 9-15 record over the past two seasons. The 2023 season was mired in turbulence, with …

On the fifth day of the Sunday Ticket trial, the plaintiffs started to show the financial costs of the league’s alleged (and accepted, by the jury) antitrust violation. They called to the stand Dr. Daniel Rascher, a professor who teaches courses in sports economics, sports finance, and applied research methods at the University of San Francisco. Rascher ultimately introduced the …

Andre Seldon Jr., a defensive back who transferred to Utah State in 2024 following two years each at Michigan and New Mexico State, died after he failed to resurface during a cliff dive. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Utah State football player Andre Seldon Jr. has died, the school announced. Several witnesses saw him cliff diving …

As the Dolphins prepare to move forward without Shaq Barrett, who retired over the weekend, they’re looking at replacements. In addition to Emmanuel Ogbah, they’ll also be looking at veteran pass rusher Yannick Ngakoue. Via Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, agent Drew Rosenhaus disclosed that Ngakoue will be at Dolphins headquarters on Monday during his weekly segment on WSVN-7. …

Nov 18, 2017; Oxford, MS, USA; Texas A&M Aggies helmets after the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Texas A&M Aggies defeated the Mississippi Rebels 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports TexAgs executive editor Billy Liucci has been attentively listening to every word from Texas A&M football head coach Mike Elko thus far and he provided a …

NFL training camp gets underway this week for the Jets. Let’s review some of the main things they’ll be seeking to evaluate… Can Aaron Rodgers get back to his old self? The Jets brought in Rodgers last season to bring them back to relevancy after an NFL-high 13-year playoff drought. Unfortunately, that came crashing down when Rodgers tore his Achilles …

Although the 2025 recruiting class has yet to sign, Notre Dame football has still been extremely active with the 2026 cycle. One of those prospects that the Irish are after is Ohio linebacker Cincere Johnson, who will be on campus for the ‘Grill and Chill’ event on Thursday. The 6-foot, 3-inch and 225-pounder will make his way to South Bend …

Why Warner views 49ers’ Aiyuk situation as ‘good issue to have’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Contract negotations can, understandably, be a headache in the NFL. Look no further than the extended drama around Brandon Aiyuk’s desired extension with the 49ers, which reached a tipping point last week with his reported trade request. However, San Francisco linebacker Fred …

After years of discussions, negotiations and preparation, Texas has finally joined the SEC. But how do the Longhorns stack up as they enter the toughest conference in college football? We’re ranking the SEC position by position, assigning points for each team — 16 points for first place through one point for 16th. We’ll update the totals with each installment, giving …

The Chiefs made a change to their safety group on Monday. They have signed Tyree Gillespie to their 90-man roster. Trey Dean was waived in a corresponding move. Gillespie was on the Chiefs’ practice squad in December and January last season and re-signed with the team in February before getting cut again when the team signed undrafted rookie free agents. …

Jul 18, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko speaking at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports Unlike his predecessor Jimbo Fisher, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko made it a priority to attend the Texas High School Coaches Association convention this week. The Aggies host Notre Dame at Kyle Field on Aug. 31 to begin …

The Raiders made a little news over the weekend with the revelation that their decision to conduct training camp in Southern California comes with a rule that prevents them from promoting the practices, credentialing media from local publications to cover it, and/or allowing fans to attend. That prompted some to wonder how the Cowboys can do those very things with …

The Iowa Hawkeyes’ offense didn’t strike much fear into any opposing defenses or fans in 2023. A large part of that was the lack of explosive plays. Iowa struggled to sustain consistent drives and when paired with the lack of chunk plays, things turned abysmal quickly. With defenses loading the box, Iowa was dared to generate offense and chunk plays …