Clemson hasn’t been to the College Football Playoff since 2020, and a recent piece from ESPN staff writers named the biggest reason why from the standpoint of position play. While listing their biggest question marks for post-spring Top 25 teams heading into the 2024 season, ESPN named the quarterback position as the Tigers’ biggest uncertainty. Per staff writer David Hale: …

The Bears picked up edge rusher Montez Sweat in a trade with the Commanders midway through the 2023 season and his arrival coincided with a positive change in fortunes for the team. After a 2-6 start to the year, the Bears went 5-4 after Sweat joined the team and Sweat picked up six sacks in those games to wind up …

Florida football landed a commitment from one of the top wide receivers in the country. And he’s got a familiar name, to boot. Vernell Brown III announced his pledge to the Florida Gators on Sunday, adding another pass-catching threat to UF’s growing 2025 class. Brown’s father played wide receiver and defensive back at Florida from 2001-05 and was dubbed “the …

Bears training camp observations: Caleb Williams, offense show good, bad on Day 2 originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Bears continued to ease into training camp Sunday with a 70-minute practice at Halas Hall that saw a few more fireworks than Saturday’s boilerplate opener. Quarterback Caleb Williams once again made quick decisions in 7-on-7, going …

Jul 18, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Turner speaks to the media at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports In its annual summer fashion, SEC Media Days provided more insight into what to expect from the 2024 SEC football season, now just weeks away. During the four-day event, the national media heard from …

Before the draft, when the 49ers supposedly were considering a trade of receiver Brandon Aiyuk, there was a time when it seemed as if they would trade receiver Deebo Samuel instead. The Steelers reportedly wanted Deebo, but the 49ers reportedly wanted more than the Steelers were willing to give. With the 49ers now facing a formal trade request from Aiyuk, …

Thom Brennaman is the son of longtime Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman. The two called a Reds game together in September 2019 before Marty’s retirement. Thom, however, was fired after saying a slur on-air the following year. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) Four years after being caught saying a homophobic slur on-air, former Cincinnati Reds announcer Thom Brennaman will be …

Shaq Barrett’s retirement could open the door for a reunion in Miami. Cameron Wolfe of NFL Media reports that edge rusher Emmanuel Ogbah is scheduled to work out for the Dolphins on Monday. The news comes a day after Barrett, who signed with the Dolphins as a free agent this offseason, announced that he is retiring from the NFL. Ogbah …

Thom Brennaman is a the son of longtime Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman; the two called a Reds game together in September 2019 before Marty’s retirement. Thom, however, was fired after saying a slur on-air the following year. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) Four years after being caught saying a homophobic slur on-air, former Cincinnati Reds announcer Thom Brennaman will …

Young explains why 49ers’ old Super Bowl-or-bust mindset won’t work now originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steve Young was around for three of the 49ers’ Super Bowl titles, including one as the team’s starting quarterback. When the 1994 NFL season began, 49ers ownership and management was growing restless. Coach George Seifert was on the hot seat and Young …

LSU might not have the No. 1 recruiting class in the country, but when it comes to quality over quantity, the Tigers are in pole position. According to On3, LSU leads the country in average recruit rating. The average LSU commit is rated 92.63, just ahead of Oregon at 92.35. Alabama, whose class ranks No. 1 overall, is fourth with …

Safety Justin Reid didn’t take the field for the first full-squad practice of Chiefs training camp. Reid watched Sunday’s session from the sideline and the team later announced that he has been placed on the non-football injury list. Reid is dealing with a quad injury he picked up during the break between OTAs and camp and head coach Andy Reid …

Brandon Inniss is heading into his second season as a part of Ohio State’s wide receiver room. The former five-star will make his 2024 debut at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 31 when Ohio State takes on Akron. He is joined in OSU’s wide receiver room by players such as Emeka Egbuka, Carnell Tate and freshman five-star Jeremiah Smith, among others. Here’s …

Patriots defensive back Marcus Jones became the first-team All-Pro punt returner as a rookie. He also returned kickoffs during his first season. Last year, he suffered a season-ending injury in Week 2. He returns to a game with a revolutionized kickoff formation, one that includes a 20-yard landing zone and a rule preventing most of the players from moving until …

In the midst of a slightly calmer stretch of the recruiting calendar, I figured I would take a look at the recruiting rankings to compare recruiting classes as we hit the mid-year point. And what’s better than getting some conversation going amongst some of the heated rivalries of college football? First up is the Red River rivalry of Texas and …