Wisconsin class of 2025 linebacker commit Brenden Anes shared highlights from his first game as a senior at Page High School on Saturday via X. In each defensive sequence in the clip, Anes lines up as an outside backer and tracks down the quarterback or running back with tenacity. The most notable highlight arrives when Anes bursts toward the quarterback …
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Patriots legends react to Drake Maye’s impressive preseason performance
Patriots legends react to Drake Maye’s impressive preseason performance originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots fans were pretty fired up after watching rookie quarterback Drake Maye lead an 11-play, 88-yard touchdown drive early in Sunday night’s preseason game versus the Washington Commanders. Three Patriots legends were quite impressed, too. Randy Moss and Julian Edelman both shared their …
Read More »Where does Oklahoma land in ESPN’s tier rankings?
NORMAN, OK – NOVEMBER 19: Head coach Brent Venables of the Oklahoma Sooners reacts as his team stops the Oklahoma State Cowboys late in the fourth quarter of the Bedlam game at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on November 19, 2022 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) The 2024 college football season is underway. Week Zero served up …
Read More »WATCH: Drake Maye throws first Patriots TD pass in preseason finale
WATCH: Drake Maye throws first Patriots TD pass in preseason finale originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Drake Maye’s first drive in Sunday’s preseason game against the Washington Commanders was a very enjoyable experience for New England Patriots fans. The rookie quarterback led an 11-play, 88-yard drive capped off by a 18-yard touchdown pass to running back Kevin Harris. It …
Read More »Michigan receives its formal Notice of Allegations from the NCAA
The NCAA has delivered its official Notice of Allegations to the University of Michigan in the high-profile case involving Connor Stalions, a team spokesman told NBC Sports on Sunday. Stalions was at the heart of the Wolverines’ alleged in-person scouting and sign-stealing scheme last season. The document states that seven members of the 2023 Michigan football program — including current …
Read More »Rams LB Ernest Jones says he never requested a trade
A report on Sunday morning indicated that the Rams have given linebacker Ernest Jones permission to look for a trade after failing to make progress in talks on a new contract, but it doesn’t sound like Jones is itching to leave the team. Jones posted on X on Sunday afternoon that he “never asked for a trade” away from the …
Read More »Michigan football receives NCAA’s official Notice of Allegations for sign-stealing scandal
The NCAA has officially served Michigan football a Notice of Allegations (NOA) relating to the program’s sign-stealing scandal. A Michigan spokesperson on Sunday confirmed to the Free Press the NCAA delivered the NOA accusing seven Michigan staffers from the 2023 team of violating NCAA rules related to the alleged sign-stealing scandal led by ex-staffer Connor Stalions. The university received the …
Read More »Ricky Pearsall will return to practice on Monday
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan delivered some positive news on one of the team’s key rookies. Via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com, Shanahan told reporters on Sunday that receiver Ricky Pearsall will return to practice on Monday. Pearsall, San Francisco’s first-round pick, has been dealing with a shoulder issue that dates back to his college days. But Shanahan said after the …
Read More »OU football depth chart revealed: See the full roster
NORMAN — OU football released an initial 2024 depth chart Sunday ahead of its Week 1 matchup with Temple on Friday. Blocking for sophomore quarterback Jackson Arnold, the Sooners’ starting offensive line consists of USC transfer Michael Tarquin at left tackle, junior Jacob Sexton at left guard, SMU transfer Branson Hickman at center, North Texas transfer Febechi Nwaiwu, as well …
Read More »Dolphins release TE Jody Fortson Jr., QB Mike White, place WR Anthony Schwartz on IR
The Dolphins made if official Sunday afternoon, announcing the release of quarterback Mike White and tight end Jody Fortson Jr. The team also placed wide receiver Anthony Schwartz on injured reserve. White, 29, served as the team’s backup last season after signing a two-year deal worth $8 million during the 2023 offseason. His release season the team $3.5 million against …
Read More »UNC football head coach Mack Brown addresses retirement questions
UNC Chapel Hill head coach Mack Brown yells at the refs late in the second half of the game against Notre Dame at the Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. on Sept. 24, 2022. The Tar Heels went on to lose 45-32 to the Fighting Irish, moving to 3-1 on the season. Uncvnd 9 24 22 Lj 015 With …
Read More »Jaguars coach takes shot at Patriots after Mac Jones’ preseason finale
Jaguars coach takes shot at Patriots after Mac Jones’ preseason finale originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Mac Jones played fantastic for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the preseason, and his head coach Doug Pederson acknowledged as much after the team beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-0 in its preseason finale Friday night. Pederson also couldn’t resist taking a jab at Jones’ …
Read More »Big Ten football predictions for Michigan in 2024
Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham looks to tackle Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. during the second half of U-M’s 34-13 win in the College Football Playoff national championship game in Houston on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The Michigan Wolverines made the College Football Playoff in 2021 and 2022. They lost in the semifinals but were knocking on the door. Michigan …
Read More »DE Bradlee Anae, TE Jordan Thomas among first Falcons cuts
The Falcons have started making cuts to their 90-man roster. The team announced on Sunday afternoon that they have parted ways with 13 players. They have to get down to the 53-player limit by Tuesday afternoon. Defensive end Bradlee Anae and tight end Jordan Thomas have both been released. Anae had two tackles in 11 games for the Cowboys during …
Read More »How does 12-team College Football Playoff work? Explaining expanded CFP format in 2024
College football will see plenty of changes in 2024 — and chief among them is the College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams after 10 years in a four-team model. The new CFP allows for eight more teams to have a shot at winning a national championship following conference championship weekend, as the old format saw only the four highest-ranked …
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