Expectations are extremely high for this Ohio State football roster and rightfully so. The Buckeyes may have the most talented roster in all of college football and are favored to win the Big Ten, but one black cloud hangs over Ryan Day and it is named Michigan. It is no secret that Day has been on the losing end of …

How Jacoby Brissett can create ‘stability’ as Pats starting QB originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston When the New England Patriots signed Jacoby Brissett to a one-year contract in March, their plan for the veteran quarterback was clear. With Mac Jones traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Brissett was brought in to bridge the gap to the next franchise QB. The …

A game hasn’t been played and two Oregon football players have been recognized by the Big Ten media. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel and wide receiver Tez Johnson have been named to the pre-season Big Ten All-Conference team when the league’s three-day media day event began in Indianapolis Tuesday morning. Gabriel, a transfer from Oklahoma, hasn’t played an official down for the …

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a four-year extension Tuesday with left tackle Christian Darrisaw, their latest big-money deal for a core player. Darrisaw, the 23rd overall pick in the 2021 draft out of Virginia Tech, will be under contract through the 2029 season on a $113 million deal, $77 million guaranteed. He has two years remaining on his rookie deal. …

Source: Aiyuk reports to 49ers camp amid contract standoff originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It appears Brandon Aiyuk has made his return to 49ers practice this week. Aiyuk officially reported for the start of training camp on Tuesday in Santa Clara, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco. Brandon Aiyuk has officially reported to #49ers …

Jul. 23—Over 100 youth of all ages participated On July 15, Tiger Pride Youth Football Camp opened and served 113 student athletes from the Albert Lea area. The camp was hosted by the Tiger Football Program and the Tiger Football Booster Club. The theme for the camp this year was “Just keep playin.'” The camp was divided into three sessions. …

Montez Sweat qualifies for NFL’s top 100 players list. Here’s where he landed originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Montez Sweat got his preseason flowers from the NFL ahead of his first full season with the Bears. Every preseason, the NFL releases its top 100 players list, ranking the best talent the league has to offer. They release the list …

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti stands at a podium and speaks during a Big Ten Conference media days news conference Tuesday. (Darron Cummings / Associated Press) A giant, inflatable Oregon Duck mascot drifted down the White River on Tuesday, not far from where Big Ten Conference coaches, players and executives converged for the opening day of their annual media event. …

3 Things I Care About Chargers’ skill-position battles The hive mind seems to believe that because Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman want to come in and establish a physical, effective run game in L.A., the Chargers’ offense is finished. You can build an efficient offense only by pushing the ball through the air as much as possible. Taking the ball …

It may be the Texas Longhorns’ first year in the SEC, but the expectation on the Forty Acres remains to compete for a conference championship and Playoff berth. Steve Sarkisian has assembled one of the best coaching staffs in America as proven by their work in the transfer portal this offseason. However, the key to the Longhorns’ success this season …

Why Maye-Brissett competition won’t be like Jones vs. Newton originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO – Did the competition between Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye to begin the season take a turn on Tuesday? Many are saying so. I’m not. I heard every word of head coach Jerod Mayo’s answer to my question of whether he could envision Maye …

Dana Dimel is heading to Illinois. UTEP’s former football coach, released after last season, is taking a job as Illinois’ senior offensive assistant. Dimel was head coach at UTEP from 2018-23 and led the team to the New Mexico Bowl in 2021 before back-to-back losing seasons led to a coaching change to Scotty Walden. UTEP’s head football coach Dana Dimel …

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper has restructured the final year of his contract, adding $5 million of incentives to his $20 million base, per multiple reports. Cooper held out of mandatory minicamp to protest for more money. But he reported on time for training camp after agreeing to the new deal, which now reportedly means that $80 million of …

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa reported to training camp for team meetings Tuesday, a sign that good faith could continue in ongoing contract negotiations. If Tagovailoa participates in the first day of workouts Wednesday, the message becomes even more promising. Entering his fifth season, Tagovailoa is still playing under the contract he signed when the Dolphins made him the fifth …

Shanahan reveals Belichick ‘politely’ turned down 49ers coaching offer originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kyle Shanahan wanted Bill Belichick to join the 49ers’ coaching staff this offseason, but the feeling wasn’t mutual. The eight-time Super Bowl-winning coach became a free agent earlier this offseason after mutually agreeing to part ways with the New England Patriots, the organization he …