On Tuesday morning’s PFT Live, I threw out the idea of the Bears ditching the normal approach to hiring head coaches and calling the 49ers to see whether they’d be willing to trade Kyle Shanahan. It’s either a good idea, or it’s a slow week. Regardless, Shanahan was asked about Bears quarterback Caleb Williams today, because the 49ers face Williams …

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Midway through a slick commitment video that featured Oregon head coach Dan Lanning explaining how five-star cornerback Na’eem Offord would fit into his program, a familiar octogenarian popped up on screen: Nike cofounder Phil Knight. The Oregon super booster didn’t say anything in the video that announced Offord, the nation’s No. 2 cornerback and No. 12 overall …

A mixed bag of injury news as Eagles kick off Panthers week originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Both DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Darius Slay (concussion) were practicing on Wednesday as the Eagles had their first session ahead of Sunday’s Week 14 game at the Linc. Smith and Slay missed this past Sunday’s game in Baltimore but their presence at …

Oct 14, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley and Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman chat before the game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports On Saturday, Notre Dame defeated USC on the football field. On Wednesday, the Irish once again bested the Trojans, this time on the recruiting …

First, it was bilateral Achilles tendinitis. Then, it was a posterior cruciate ligament injury. 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey practiced little and played less this season, seeing action in four games with 65 touches. He is out for the season with his knee injury that will require a six-week recovery. McCaffrey posted a statement on Instagram on Wednesday. “Football is …

USATSI Fresno State has hired USC assistant and former North Dakota State coach Matt Entz to be its next head coach, the team announced Wedensday. Entz follows Jeff Tedford, who resigned before the season due to health issues.  Entz worked his way through the small college ranks at Northern Iowa primarily before landing at North Dakota State as defensive coordinator …

Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey (knee/shoulder) had a limited practice Wednesday. He exited Sunday’s win over the Falcons with his knee issue but had a season-high nine catches for 117 yards. McConkey leads the team with 58 receptions for 815 yards with four touchdowns this season. Linebacker Dayan Henley (knee) and outside linebacker Khalil Mack (rest) did not practice Wednesday. Cornerback …

Michigan State’s Tyrell Henry, left, and Charles Brantley DB Alante Brown and teammates huddle up before the game against Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. One of the Spartans’ most recent verbal commits made it official on National Signing Day. Three-star safety Evan Young signed with Michigan State on Wednesday as part of National …

Getty Images Trevor Lawrence’s 2024 season has likely come to an end.  The Jacksonville Jaguars placed Lawrence on injured reserve, the team announced Wednesday. This comes after Lawrence was carted off of the field during Sunday’s Week 13 loss to the Houston Texans after sustaining a hard hit from linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. Lawrence was later diagnosed with a concussion.  With Jacksonville’s …

Appeals officer Ramon Foster has upheld the three-game suspension of Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, the league announced Wednesday. The Texans are on their off week this week, so Al-Shaair will miss games against the Dolphins, Chiefs and Ravens in Weeks 15-17. He can return for the Week 18 game against the Titans. The NFL suspended Al-Shaair on Tuesday for what …

The Purdue Boilermakers fired head coach Ryan Walters following a 1-11 campaign, and they don’t have to look far to find inspiration for making the right hire. Their in-state rivals, Indiana, hired Curt Cignetti before the 2024 season and went from 3-9 to a potential spot in the College Football Playoff a year later. That type of turnaround is a …

Just five weeks remain in the 2024 regular season in the NFL, and we’re going to be treated to some high-stakes football down the stretch. That begins this week where there are several notable matchups that have the ability to shake up the playoff race, including Thursday night’s NFC North showdown between the Packers and Lions.  Before we get to …

With just five weeks remaining in the NFL regular season, the NFC West has been turned almost upside-down. The San Francisco 49ers, who won the division last season en route to representing the NFC in the Super Bowl, sit in last place in the NFC West, at 5-7. The Los Angeles Rams, who were the runners-up in the division last …

Wisconsin football walk-on offensive lineman Manny Mullens announced his intention to enter the transfer portal on Wednesday. Mullens is one of 12 Badgers to enter the portal since the team finished its 2024 season last Friday. He is one of five Badgers to enter on Wednesday alone, alongside with Braedyn Moore, Trech Kekahuna, Nate White and James Thompson Jr. “I …

The three-game suspension for Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for his illegal hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was upheld on Wednesday.  In handing out its suspension, the NFL said Al-Shaair has committed repeated violations of rules intended to protect the health and safety of players and promote sportsmanship. Al-Shaair, who was ejected from Sunday’s win over the Jaguars, appealed the suspension. His case was …