The first step to Nick Saban’s inevitable enshrinement into the College Football Hall of Fame has officially been taken. The legendary former Alabama coach is appearing for the first time on the ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame, with the National Football Foundation revealing the ballot Monday. Saban is one of nine FBS coaches on the ballot, three …

The Pro Football Writers of America has selected the 49ers public relations staff as the 2024 Pete Rozelle Award winner. The 49ers PR staff, lauded for overall professionalism with the reporters who cover the club, earned the award for the first time in the 35-year history of the award. The 49ers are the 11th different team to win the award …

Jun. 3—Ohio State plans to honor the 50th anniversary of Archie Griffin’s first Heisman Trophy campaign in 2024, and the Buckeyes will waste no time this fall. The season-opening game against Akron on Aug. 31 will coincide with a celebration of Griffin’s 1974 season as well as faculty and staff appreciation day. That is one of eight game themes the …

The Packers announced the signing of a draft pick on Monday. Safety Javon Bullard is the latest member of the draft class to agree to his deal with the team. It’s a four-year deal for the second-round pick. First-round tackle Jordan Morgan is the only member of the 11-player class who has not signed yet. Bullard spent the last three …

Jun. 3—The 2025 College Football Hall of Fame ballot includes a current Ohio State assistant coach, a former Ohio State head coach and six players who went on to play for the Cincinnati Bengals. A pair of former Ohio State assistants who led national championship teams are also on the ballot (Nick Saban and Larry Coker), but Urban Meyer headlines …

The Steelers signed first-round offensive tackle Troy Fautanu to his four-year rookie deal, the team announced Monday. The Steelers made the University of Washington product the 20th overall pick, the second consecutive year they have used their first selection on an offensive lineman. “Excited to have him as a member of this organization,” General Manager Omar Khan said, via a …

Michigan State football once again has one of the toughest schedules in the country, according to ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI). ESPN has recently updated its FPI ratings, which also indicates who has the country’s hardest schedules. Florida has the hardest schedule in the country but Michigan State isn’t too far behind at No. 19. Of Big Ten teams, Michigan …

Bijan Robinson was back on the practice field for the Falcons on Monday. After missing the first six sessions of organized team activities with a left ankle injury, the running back was back for on-field work ahead of schedule. “I feel great,” Robinson said, via Terrin Waack of the team website. “I know that I had to continue to rehab …

Another day, another commitment for Rutgers football. Delaware edge Robbie Johnson Jr. is the latest addition to the Big Ten program. Johnson, a 6-foot-4, 230-pound defensive end from Salesianum (Wilmington, Delaware), was offered by Rutgers in late May. The three-star commits to Rutgers with offer list that includes a fellow Big Ten program and numerous Power Five schools:  Duke, Old …

In its newest episode, ESPN “E60” reflects on the 1994 New York Rangers and how the team’s Stanley Cup victory created unforgettable memories for the city and the family of one NYPD officer. It’s been 30 years since the 1994 Rangers had one of the most iconic playoff runs in NHL history. The team had gone 54 years without a …

Membership has its privileges. OK, some privileges. OK, one privilege. In addition to getting a piece of paper suitable for framing, Packers shareholders also get an annual invitation to the shareholders meeting at Lambeau Field. This year, it will happen on July 22 — also the first day of training camp. The Packers start the season on September 6 with …

LSU may be poised to give the Texas Longhorns quite a “Welcome to the SEC” present. On Monday, the Tigers received a projection from On3 recruiting analyst Billy Embody to flip Brandon Brown, a four-star defensive lineman from Eau Gallie (Melbourne, Fla.), on Monday. Brown ranks as the No. 323 player nationally per the 247Sports composite and sits just a …

Word earlier tonight was free agent tight end Logan Thomas was close to a deal with the 49ers. The deal now is done. Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports Thomas will sign a one-year deal with the team. Thomas will backup George Kittle in the role Charlie Woerner held before he left for the Falcons in free agent. Thomas began his …

The countdown until the beginning of Nebraska’s 2024 season is down to less than 90 days and with that, our countdown to kickoff here at Cornhuskers Wire brings us our first true freshman to profile, wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. Entering his first season with the program, Barney signed with the Huskers as part of their 2024 recruiting class out …

David Helman Dallas Cowboys Insider Across the annals of a franchise with so much storied history, there are bound to be debates. Among the literal dozens of Dallas Cowboys enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, who was the best? Do you prefer Roger Staubach or Troy Aikman? Michael Irvin or Drew Pearson? Tony Dorsett or Emmitt Smith? A …