OXFORD ― A third Ole Miss football transfer portal commitment defected to join Louisville’s class instead on Wednesday. Illinois transfer cornerback Tahveon Nicholson announced on social media that he’ll be playing for the Cardinals in 2024. Nicholson joins Tennessee transfers Tyler Baron and Tamarion McDonald, who also committed to Ole Miss before switching their pledge to the Cardinals. A two-year …

Patriots coaching rumors tracker: Latest updates on Jerod Mayo’s staff originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ offseason began with a monumental coaching change — and that might only be the beginning. The Patriots parted ways with Bill Belichick on Jan. 11 after a 24-year partnership, then named Jerod Mayo their new head coach the following day. …

Getty Images Alabama starting left tackle Kadyn Proctor is expected to enter the transfer portal, 247Sports reports. The former five-star prospect was the No. 1 offensive tackle and No. 5 overall player in the 2023 class, according to 247Sports. Upon his arrival to Alabama, Proctor quickly cashed in on that potential, seizing the starting left tackle spot and helping Alabama reach the …

The Bills held a walkthrough practice on Wednesday and they listed eight players as non-participants on their injury report after the session. Linebacker Terrel Bernard and wide receiver Gabe Davis were part of that group. Bernard injured his ankle against the Steelers on Monday while Davis missed the game due to a knee injury. Edge rushers Leonard Floyd and Von …

Texas coach Rodney Terry and his team took a tough loss on Wednesday night, falling to 1-3 in conference play after a 77-71 loss to UCF. It wasn’t just the loss that angered him though. As he and his team were going through the handshake line, cameras caught Terry upset and telling UCF players “that’s classless” and “don’t do that.” …

The only thing scarier than drafting an early-round running back these days is taking an older running back in those early rounds. The 2023 fantasy football season was not kind to many second-contract backs. The 2022 fantasy returns at running back weren’t that bad, all things considered. But things got messy in 2023. Ten backs who charted as top-20 backs …

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer is tasked with replacing one of the best recruiters in college football history, as Nick Saban had one of the top classes in the country each year. DeBoer never finished with a top-25 recruiting class in the two he recruited on his own at Washington, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. However, that did not …

The Panthers completed a virtual interview with Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn on Wednesday, the team announced. Quinn also interviewed with the Titans on Wednesday and will meet with the Commanders and Seahawks on Thursday and the Chargers on Friday. The Cowboys saw their season end in the wild-card round against the Packers, as the defense gave up 415 yards …

Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin was back in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, where he spent three seasons as the offensive coordinator for Alabama. As we’ve become accustomed to, Kiffin posted his way through the visit, sharing three photos on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Was Kiffin feeling nostalgic for his former home? Perhaps, but it’s unlikely that was …

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter Jerry Jones has always been a little more patient with his head coaches than he probably should be. He’s often given them a year or two longer than anyone thought they reasonably deserved. But that’s not the case this time. This time, Jones was right to do what he did on Wednesday night — announce …

49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw returned to practice Wednesday. Greenlaw missed the Week 18 game against the Rams with Achilles tendinitis and sat out Tuesday’s practice. He was limited in his return to on-field work. Safety Logan Ryan (groin) also returned to limited work after missing Tuesday’s practice. The 49ers are optimistic about having Greenlaw and Ryan this weekend. Defensive end …

For the first time since Trevor Lawrence quarterbacked Clemson to the 2018 national championship, college football has a king from outside the Southeastern Conference in the Michigan Wolverines. But a perfect 15-0 season by Jim Harbaugh’s team still didn’t prevent one long-standing tradition in the 33rd annual Times-Union College Football Power Rankings: the SEC being home to the nation’s best …

Purdy details mindset shift from first 49ers playoff run to now originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy isn’t approaching this year’s playoffs like he did a year ago. The 49ers quarterback has had an entire season, especially the last two weeks, to reflect on one of his young career’s defining moments: his impressive showing in the 2023 …

Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne explained former Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban’s new role as an “adviser” in an appearance on “The Paul Finebaum Show” Wednesday. Saban, who coached Alabama for 17 years, announced his retirement Jan. 10 after winning six national championships in Tuscaloosa. However, the 72 year old told ESPN he will still have “a presence” with the …

Why ex-49ers, Packers QB Benkert gives Green Bay advantage vs. SF originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area When exactly was the last time the 49ers played a meaningful game this season? To former 49ers and Green Bay Packers quarterback Kurt Benkert, who recently appeared on the “Up & Adams Show,” it has been about seven weeks, or nearly two …