Why former NFL star Olsen believes NFC still runs through 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The 49ers have played in the NFC Championship Game four out of the past five seasons and NFL analyst Greg Olsen believes that trend will continue. The NFL on FOX analyst shared his thoughts on the 49ers’ future while …

The Megaphone Trophy will once again be up for grabs. Michigan State and Notre Dame football will renew their rivalry in 2026 and 2027, the programs announced Thursday morning with a home-and-home series. The Spartans will travel to Notre Dame Stadium to face the Fighting Irish on on Sept. 19, 2026, and will host the return game in East Lansing …

CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 28: Randall Cobb #18 of the New York Jets looks on on from the sideline prior to an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 28, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb and his wife, Aiyda, posted on Instagram Wednesday that “we …

If there’s one thing we know for sure about the Oregon Ducks, it’s that they’ve become synonymous with explosive offense over the past decade-plus. Dating back to the Chip Kelly era and continuing through Mark Helfrich and Dan Lanning, the Ducks have always been able to virtually score the ball at will. That’s now being reflected in EA Sports’ College …

Offense reigns supreme in college football. But which one is the best in EA Sports College Football 25? As part of “rankings week,” EA Sports is revealing the best units in the upcoming video game before announcing the full team rankings Friday. Factors that determined offensive ratings included the players on the rosters, years of game film analysis and stats. …

Notre Dame football made an offer to in-state 2025 wide receiver JonAnthony Hall at the end of May. That prompted an official visit a few weeks later and now the 6-foot, 1-inch and 170-pound pass catcher is ready to make his decision. The nation’s No. 307 overall prospect and 39th wide receiver according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings will announce …

2023 Stats Points per game: 29.9 (1st)Total yards per game: 371.6 (5th)Plays per game: 66.0 (3rd)Pass Attempts + Sacks per game: 38.5 (9th)Dropback EPA per play: (0.23 (2nd)Rush attempts per game: (27.5 (14th)Rush EPA per play: -0.06 (11th) Coaching Staff After spending much of the 2023 offseason touting a more run-heavy approach than they had in 2022, Cowboys head coach …

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, the two main pillars of the Kansas City Chiefs’ current dynasty, will undoubtedly be immortalized in the Pro Football Hall of Fame when their careers are over. Several other current NFL players are shoo-ins, too, but what about the dozen or so current players whose future Hall of Fame candidacy isn’t as certain?  To find …

Dana Altman and the Oregon Ducks men’s basketball team keep gaining momentum on the recruiting trail. After already securing a commitment from 4-star shooting guard Jamari Phillips and locking down multiple recruiting visits this month, the Ducks have added another blue-chip prospect to their visitor list: Winters Grady. Grady is a 4-star small forward, ranked as the No. 13 SF …

Over the last few months, the arrow has solely been pointing up for the Jacksonville Jaguars. The franchise was able to lock down quarterback Trevor Lawrence and pass rusher Josh Allen to long-term extensions and got the green light from the city to build a “stadium of the future” that is projected to open in 2028. While the sun may …

The expectations couldn’t be higher for the Texas Longhorns heading into the 2024 college football season. And the anticipation for the upcoming season is right up there as well. Coming off their first Big 12 title since 2009, the Longhorns head to a loaded SEC along with long-time rivals, the Oklahoma Sooners. There is also the return of old conference …

Northampton Saints beat Bath in the Premiership final in June [Getty Images] Premiership champions Northampton Saints have signed George Smith after the lock walked away from the chance of forging an career in American football. The 22-year-old, who stands 6ft 8in (203cm) and weighs in at 138kg, was among the NFL’s international player pathway intake earlier this year alongside ex-Wales …

Randall Cobb and his family survived a house fire that engulfed the veteran wide receiver’s Nashville home, his wife revealed on social media. Aiyda Cobb noted in an Instagram story recapping the incident that their Tesla charger that was inside their garage caught fire and the blaze quickly moved throughout the home. They along with their three young sons were able …

2025 safety prospect Aidan Manutai named his top five schools, according to Brandon Huffman of 247Sports. Manutai’s top five schools are Tennessee, Arizona, California, Nebraska and Washington. He will announce his commitment decision on July 12. Manutai officially visited Tennessee on June 7. He also officially visited California on May 24, Nebraska on June 14, and Washington on June 21. …

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan called last year’s late-season collapse an “organizational failure.” Speaking after he and Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan signed a proclamation Wednesday that formally sealed a $1.4 billion “stadium of the future” proposal passed by the city a night earlier, Khan opened up about a variety of football-related topics. He praised the long-term contracts for quarterback Trevor …