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 …
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Steelers sign first-round OT Troy Fautanu
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 …
Read More »ESPN FPI states MSU Football has one of hardest schedules in 2024
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 …
Read More »Bijan Robinson expects to have Christian McCaffrey-type role in Falcons offense
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 …
Read More »Rutgers football beats out Duke, Minnesota & Syracuse for Robbie Johnson Jr.
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 …
Read More »How to watch ESPN ‘E60′ on NY Rangers’ 1994 Stanley Cup win
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 …
Read More »Packers set shareholder meeting, first training camp practice for July 22
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 …
Read More »LSU football lands projection to flip 4-star Texas DL commit
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 …
Read More »Free agent TE Logan Thomas gets one-year deal with 49ers
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 …
Read More »Nebraska countdown to kickoff profile: No. 89 Jacory Barney Jr.
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 …
Read More »Even among Cowboys, Larry Allen’s career looms large
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 …
Read More »Free agent TE Logan Thomas finalizing deal with 49ers
The 49ers might finally have a replacement for backup tight end Charlie Woerner, who left for the Falcons in free agency. With 2023 third-round pick Cameron Latu coming off a season-ending knee injury, the 49ers signed Lions tight end Brock Wright to an offer sheet. The Lions, though, matched the three-year, $12 million restricted free agent offer. So, the 49ers …
Read More »Aggies-Longhorns featured on cover of DCTF magazine
Sep 16, 2023; College Station, Texas; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman (15) attempts a pass during the first quarter against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Kyle Field. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports With the 2024 college football season less than three months away, one of the most important and entertaining rivals is back. The Lone Star Showdown between Texas A&M …
Read More »Rich Eisen says Caleb Williams could take the Bears to the Super Bowl as a rookie
Rich Eisen says Caleb Williams could take the Bears to the Super Bowl as a rookie originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago NFL Network analyst Rich Eisen thinks the Bears are capable of making it to the Super Bowl this season. On Monday’s episode of the “Rich Eisen Show,” the titular host went down the list of NFL teams and …
Read More »UGA recruiting target Bo Jackson projected to commit to Big Ten program
Four-star running back recruit Bo Jackson is projected to commit to the Ohio State Buckeyes. Jackson is a recruiting target for Georgia football. Georgia was among Jackson’s previous list of top schools. Jackson would be an excellent addition for Ohio State, who has the second-ranked recruiting class in the nation. Georgia has just the No. 14 recruiting class in the …
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