The USC Trojans have been more up-and-down over the past 15 years than other college football blue-blood programs, including Alabama, Ohio State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Georgia, Texas and Penn State. Between the Howard Jones, John McKay and Pete Carroll eras, the Trojans have displayed the dominance of a blue-blood school. Carroll’s tenure is recent enough to keep them as a …

Kelce understands 49ers’ Eagles trash talk, never took it ‘personal’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jason Kelce officially retired from the NFL in March, which means the longtime Philadelphia Eagles center won’t be facing the 49ers in the NFC anymore. Now, the All-Pro can look back fondly on his team’s high-stake — and high-intensity — matchups with San …

Florida State’s chances of joining the SEC seem to be more of a longshot than a reality. In the last 48 hours during SEC’s Media Day, Commissioner Greg Sankey has been vocal about Florida State whenever he is asked about FSU and expanding more teams. Sankey was on The Next Round show and was asked about a possible chance of …

With training camp beginning soon, the Seahawks have made several roster moves. Seattle announced on Thursday that the club has placed right tackle Abraham Lucas, linebacker Jerome Baker, linebacker Tyrel Dodson, cornerback Lance Boykin, safety Jerrick Reed II, linebacker Drake Thomas, and nose tackle Cameron Young on the physically unable to perform list. Lucas had knee surgery after the end …

College football is all about the pride, passion, and pageantry of the sport, which is unmatched by anything else. The fans, the atmospheres, and the moments can’t be topped by any other sport, college, or professional. ESPN took the time this week to rank their Top 25 college football stadiums as the 2024 season approaches in a month and a half. …

Why NFL coaches believe Warner, Greenlaw are elite LB duo originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw have endeared themselves to 49ers fans with their inspired play over the last five seasons, but the admiration for the dynamic linebacker duo extends well beyond just The Faithful. In an anonymous poll of NFL executives, scouts and …

Although the Hurricanes have done well recruiting high school prospects lately, they cannot win every recruiting battle. For the second day in a row, a top prospect opted for another program over Miami. After five-star cornerback D.J. Pickett committed to LSU on Wednesday, defensive lineman Jarquez Carter picked Ohio State over Miami, UCF and Penn State, among others, on Thursday, …

Former Colts edge rusher Dwight Freeney will lead off the speeches at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 3, the Hall announced Thursday. The broadcast then will cut from Canton to Steve McMichael’s home in suburban Chicago for his formal enshrinement. McMichael is battling ALS, so the Hall, broadcast partner ESPN and the McMichael family arranged for the …

Nick Saban is now a commentator in his post-coaching existence. Saban attended SEC media days and had plenty to say about various SEC teams. When he was asked about the Oklahoma Sooners, Saban offered some interesting remarks which included a brief mention of Lincoln Riley. When Saban says that the roster is better and that the defense appears to be …

Patriots training camp breakout candidates: WR Ja’Lynn Polk originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Every day this week we’ll take a look at a player who could emerge from relative obscurity during Patriots training camp. With practices set to begin next week, particularly with a new coaching staff in place, this portion of the NFL calendar represents opportunity for everyone …

Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban was inducted into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame on Thursday, along with six other prominent figures in the state. Saban, now an ESPN analyst and member of “College GameDay,” retired from coaching the Crimson Tide after the 2023 season. During his tenure, he was known for starting a myriad of business ventures. Among …

Jason Wright, who four years ago became the first Black president of an NFL team, is no longer in that role with the Washington Commanders and is expected to leave the organization after this season. A team spokesperson confirmed Thursday that Wright is departing the organization and will remain in a senior advisory role for the time being while the …

The Jaguars have put together something for their 30th season in 2024. Jacksonville announced on Thursday that they’ll be wearing their 90s-style “Prowler” throwback jerseys for their Week 5 matchup with the Colts. Former head coach Tom Coughlin will be inducted into the Pride of the Jaguars during that game as well. “Everywhere I go and from every comment I …

Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel, senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger, and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde look at the reported $15 million per year SEC schools would have to pay football players and the ripple effect it’d cause. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. …

Bears fans ranked top-10 ‘most miserable’ in NFL. Here’s why originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Things are looking up for the Bears after an eventful offseason where they added No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams and completely revamped their offense. Yet fans are reportedly still among the most miserable in the league. A recent study found that Bears have …