Not offended by Nick Saban’s comments
www.espn.com LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Alabama men’s basketball coach Nate Oats said Thursday that he was not offended by comments Nick Saban made regarding Saban’s handling of a football player’s arrest,…
NCAA suspends Ferris State’s Tony Annese for future playoff game
www.espn.com Tony Annese, the football coach for reigning Division II champion Ferris State, has been given a one-game playoff suspension by the NCAA after two of his players lit cigars…
Division II college football coach suspended one game after players lit cigars to celebrate national title
Getty Images The NCAA announced Thursday that Ferris State coach Tony Annese has been suspended for one game. However, this isn’t any ordinary suspension as Annese will have to serve…
Alabama’s Nick Saban disputes his ‘wrong place at the wrong time’ comment was swipe at Nate Oats
Alabama football coach Nick Saban denied Thursday sending a not-so-subtle message to Crimson Tide basketball coach Nate Oats while discussing a suspension for freshman defensive back Tony Mitchell. Specifically, Saban…
Darren Waller’s journey to NFL success included obstacles
Darren Waller had just returned from his honeymoon with Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum when the Raiders traded him across the country to the New York Giants. Welcome to…
Dale Lindsey, ex-San Diego football coach, refutes USD’s retirement announcement: ‘I did not f—ing retire’
The University of San Diego has announced that head football coach Dale Lindsey is retiring after a decade on the job. The only problem is that Lindsey, 80, says that…
Turnaround artist Matt Rhule should deliver results at Nebraska but history says winning will take time
Nebraska fans had high hopes for the Scott Frost era after the former championship-winning quarterback came to Lincoln fresh off a perfect season with UCF. But following a horrific 16-31…
NFL draft quarterback prospect pro days: C.J. Stroud takeaways
www.espn.com Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud kicked off a string of pro day workouts for top quarterback prospects in the 2023 NFL draft on Wednesday. NFL team scouts and evaluators…
College sports’ racial, gender hiring practices getting worse instead of improving
Richard LapchickContributing Writer, ESPN.com www.espn.com Editor’s note: Richard Lapchick is a human rights activist, pioneer for racial equality, expert on sports issues, scholar and author. March might signal the time…
Utah renames spring game to honor Ty Jordan, Aaron Lowe
Dave WilsonESPN Staff Writer www.espn.com Utah has officially renamed its spring game the 22 Forever Game in honor of late players Ty Jordan and Aaron Lowe, who both wore 22…
Inside the chaotic transfer portal recruiting process consuming the college football offseason
After four years at Stanford, defensive back Jonathan McGill decided it was time for something new. The Coppell, Texas, native excelled with 17 passes defended and 116 tackles during a…
Pizza Pandemonium, Sweet 16: Vote for your favorite pizza toppings in this year’s bracket
Brackets are on everyone’s mind as we head deeper into the second week of March Madness. But with one of the craziest Sweet 16 fields in years slated to begin…
College football future Power Rankings
www.espn.com ESPN’s annual future power rankings series begins with the most important — and seemingly fluid — position in college football: Quarterback. This winter didn’t feature as much movement among…
Cam Newton throws at Auburn’s pro day
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — After not playing at all during the 2022 season, Cam Newton got to show what he can still do. Newton threw in front of scouts at…
Garrett Riley fueling Clemson’s next offensive evolution as Tigers eye return to national title contender
For the more than half of the College Football Playoff’s existence as a four-team format, few teams were as consistently present as the Clemson Tigers. Coach Dabo Swinney’s ascent with…
Michigan beats out Ohio State for ESPN 300 RB Jordan Marshall
Tom VanHaarenESPN Staff Writer www.espn.com Michigan tapped into the state of Ohio on the recruiting trail and got a commitment from ESPN 300 running back Jordan Marshall on Tuesday. Marshall…
Aaron Rodgers trade news? Packers president/CEO ‘sworn to secrecy’
www.usatoday.com Aaron Rodgers is still a Green Bay Packer – for now. Rodgers publicly expressed his desire to join the New York Jets last week after plenty of speculation that…
Lane Kiffin excited over ‘very competitive’ Ole Miss QB room
Alex ScarboroughESPN Staff Writer www.espn.com Ole Miss opened spring practice on Tuesday with coach Lane Kiffin excited about the depth at quarterback with last year’s starter, Jaxson Dart, back and…
Cowboys agree to deal with Ronald Jones, re-sign Dante Fowler
www.usatoday.com The Dallas Cowboys have added depth in their backfield after releasing Ezekiel Elliott last week. The Cowboys agreed to terms on a one-year deal with running back Ronald Jones,…
Ohio’s Tim Albin gets contract extension through 2026 season
Pete ThamelESPN www.espn.com 2:02 PM ET Pete ThamelESPN Ohio University and coach Tim Albin have agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2026 season, sources told ESPN. The new…
Garrett Riley is fueling Clemson’s next offensive evolution as Tigers eye return to national title contender
For the more than half of the College Football Playoff’s existence as a four-team format, few teams were as consistently present as the Clemson Tigers. Coach Dabo Swinney’s ascent with…
Seven college football quarterback battles you need to follow during 2023 spring practice
College football spring practice is off and running, and over the next several weeks there will be spring games allowing fans an early look at their favorite teams for 2023….
‘I’m so underpaid’ but has no ill will toward Chargers
www.usatoday.com Austin Ekeler has performed like one of the best running backs in the NFL during his career. But the Los Angeles Chargers standout finds himself in a contract bind…
Crowning a champion in college football’s 2023 64-team playoff
Chris LowESPN Senior Writer www.espn.com The old survive-and-advance adage, the football version anyway, has us down to 16 teams. Yep, the Sweet 16 awaits in ESPN’s 2023 fictional NCAA football…
Odell Beckham Jr. among big names
www.usatoday.com With more than a week having passed since players and teams first began striking deals, NFL free agency’s first wave seems long gone. This year’s open market seemed downright…
Suspended Alabama DB Tony Mitchell drove 141 mph before arrest
www.espn.com Suspended Alabama defensive back Tony Mitchell was driving 141 mph as he attempted to flee police in Florida last week before being arrested, according to an arrest report obtained…
Nick Saban appears to shade Nate Oats after Alabama football arrest
Jeremy Layton nypost.com It appears we have some Alabama-on-Alabama shade being thrown. After Crimson Tide freshman football player Tony Mitchell was arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute…
Mel Kiper’s first-round pick predictions
www.espn.com I’m back with a third mock ahead of the 2023 NFL draft, filling needs for every first-round pick after the bulk of free agency. There are still several good…
Alabama DB Tony Mitchell sought to flee at 141 mph: police
Michael Blinn nypost.com Alabama freshman defensive back Tony Mitchell attempted to evade police by driving at 141 mph before his arrest last Wednesday, according to police records obtained by AL.com….
‘Opportunity’ key theme as Crimson Tide open spring slate
Alex ScarboroughESPN Staff Writer www.espn.com Alabama opened practice Monday without star edge rusher Dallas Turner and reserve linebacker Deontae Lawson, who will miss all of the spring as they recover…
Roger Goodell ‘expected’ to reach new extension at NFL owners meetings
www.usatoday.com Roger Goodell is “expected to finalize” a new multiyear contract extension next week to remain in his role as NFL commissioner, according to a Monday report by ESPN. The…
Newton ‘can’t wait to show’ he can still play at Auburn pro day
www.espn.com Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton, a Heisman Trophy winner at Auburn, will throw at the Tigers’ pro day Tuesday, he announced in a 54-second video on social media Monday…
Dalton Schultz, Devin Singletary to sign with Houston Texans
www.usatoday.com The Houston Texans agreed to deals with two more offensive playmakers on Monday. The Texans will sign tight end Dalton Schultz and running back Devin Singletary on one-year deals….
Nick Saban sends message in Tony Mitchell suspension: ‘No such thing as the wrong place at the wrong time’
USATSI Alabama has suspended freshman defensive back Tony Mitchell following his arrest last week in Florida that resulted in drug and weapon charges. Mitchell, who is facing a charge of marijuana…
Baker Mayfield signs with Buccaneers, says he’ll ‘never’ be Tom Brady
www.usatoday.com Baker Mayfield signed his new contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday, and it didn’t take long for him to be asked about replacing future Hall of Fame…
Top four QBs being weighed as NFL draft No. 1 pick
www.usatoday.com The Carolina Panthers, owners of the No. 1 overall selection in the 2023 NFL draft, will do their due diligence on quarterbacks. Head coach Frank Reich took over the…
College football spring games 2023: Schedule, TV channels, start times, dates for Power Five conferences
USATSI Spring games are right around the corner, which will give college football fans a first glimpse at the upcoming 2023 season. The first Power Five spring game took place…
Back in the SEC, Hugh Freeze aims to make Auburn relevant again, upend Alabama in Year 1
Hugh Freeze has been searching for a second chance to coach in the SEC ever since he resigned from Ole Miss in the summer of 2017 amid a personal conduct…
Nebraska RB Anthony Grant suspended for start of spring practice
Adam RittenbergESPN Senior Writer www.espn.com Nebraska running back Anthony Grant, who led the team in rushing last season, is suspended for the start of spring practice to address off-field issues….
Detroit Lions sign Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to one-year deal
www.usatoday.com The Detroit Lions are loading up their defense to make a run at an NFC North title in 2023. The Lions signed one of the best free agents left…
What a college football 64-team playoff bracket would look like in 2023
Chris LowESPN Senior Writer www.espn.com The stalemate over playoff expansion in college football has ended. Finally. In 2024, the format will go from four teams to 12, meaning refreshingly there…
Five Jets players Packers could target in an Aaron Rodgers trade
www.usatoday.com It feels a little like déjà vu. The Green Bay Packers are set to trade their longtime future Hall of Fame quarterback to the New York Jets. After 18…
Houston Texans make Laremy Tunsil highest-paid offensive tackle in NFL
www.usatoday.com Left tackle Laremy Tunsil is now the highest paid offensive tackle in NFL history, as the Houston Texans have signed him to three-year, $75 million extension, reports say. NFL Network was…
Adam Thielen, Carolina Panthers agree to deal after Vikings’ release
www.usatoday.com The Carolina Panthers added yet another experienced veteran to their offense on Sunday night, agreeing to terms with free agent wide receiver Adam Thielen from the Minnesota Vikings. The…
Missouri LB Chad Bailey suspended indefinitely from team following arrest on DWI charge
Getty Images Missouri linebacker Chad Bailey was arrested shortly before 3 a.m. CT on Sunday and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), according to records from the Boone County (Missouri)…
Michigan football recruiting: Brandyn Hillman commits after originally signing with Notre Dame in 2023 class
247Sports The 2023 college football recruiting cycle came to an end last month, but Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh was the beneficiary of a post-cycle release. Brandyn Hilliman, a four-star athlete in…
Missouri LB Chad Bailey suspended after DWI arrest
www.espn.com COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri linebacker Chad Bailey was suspended from the team after he was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated early Sunday. Bailey, 23, who was a…
Brandin Cooks traded to Cowboys from Texans to bolster receiver corps
www.usatoday.com The Dallas Cowboys, who had been linked to several receivers for a few months, have bolstered the position with a trade. The Cowboys have acquired Brandin Cooks after shipping a…
Alabama freshman Tony Mitchell arrested for marijuana possession
Andrew Crane nypost.com An Alabama freshman football player was arrested on drug charges Wednesday in Florida, according to AL.com and a Facebook post from the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office. Tony…
Alabama early enrollee facing drug, weapon charges following traffic stop in Florida
USATSI Alabama freshman defensive back Tony Mitchell was arrested in Florida and charged with possession of marijuana with the intent to sell and/or deliver earlier this week with the Crimson…
Jalen Carter’s maturity, dedication under scrutiny as NFL draft looms
www.usatoday.com ATHENS, Ga. – It was one thing for the NFL teams that descended on the University of Georgia’s Pro Day on Wednesday to assess the physical package offered by…
Notre Dame uses St. Patrick’s Day to announce green uniforms for Ohio State game
www.espn.com 11:55 AM ET ESPN Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print The Notre Dame Fighting Irish announced on Friday that they will be wearing their beloved green uniforms on…
Philadelphia Eagles, Darius Slay agree to two-year extension
www.usatoday.com Darius Slay thought he was on his way out of Philadelphia earlier this week. It turns out the cornerback is staying in the City of Brotherly Love. Slay and…
Javon Hargrave calls joining San Francisco 49ers ‘a perfect situation’
www.usatoday.com Javon Hargrave was shocked when his agent told him the San Francisco 49ers were interested in him at the outset of the legal tampering period in free agency. He…
Bengals RB Joe Mixon’s sister, her boyfriend indicted in shooting
www.usatoday.com Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon’s sister and his sister’s boyfriend have been indicted in connection with a shooting March 6 in Anderson Township in Ohio. Lamonte Brewer is…
Alabama DB Tony Mitchell faces marijuana possession charge
Alex ScarboroughESPN Staff Writer www.espn.com Alabama freshman defensive back Tony Mitchell has been charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell and/or deliver, according to the Holmes County (Florida)…
Jalen Carter pleads no contest, won’t face jail time for charges
www.usatoday.com NFL draft prospect Jalen Carter has reached a plea agreement with Georgia prosecutors to resolve the charges filed against him in connection with a fatal car crash earlier this…
Vikings bring back RB Alexander Mattison
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a new contract with running back Alexander Mattison, who has served as a reliable backup to Dalvin Cook…
Top NFL prospect Jalen Carter enters plea deal in Georgia crash
Andrew Crane nypost.com Georgia defensive tackle and top NFL prospect Jalen Carter has entered a plea deal with the Athens-Clarke County prosecutors, according to The Athletic, in connection to the…
Michigan RB Blake Corum will ‘definitely’ be back by fall camp
www.espn.com ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan All-America running back Blake Corum said his surgically repaired left knee has gotten strong enough that he’s been cleared to run on an anti-gravity…
Wisconsin football ready to evolve with Luke Fickell setting out to alter identity of Badgers program
What an interesting time it is for the Wisconsin Badgers. The program has become a model of consistency over the last 30 years. Wisconsin was mostly an afterthought in the…
Bucs make anti-Aaron Rodgers move
www.usatoday.com Quarterback Baker Mayfield is heading to the Buccaneers. He will be competing to replace Tom Brady. This is like going from Denzel Washington to me. This is the anti-Aaron…
Aaron Rodgers, Brett Favre parallels intensify as Jets trade awaits
www.usatoday.com The historical parallels are impossible to ignore. A Green Bay Packers franchise legend, a Super Bowl-winning quarterback, a starter for 15-plus seasons is expected to move on to the New…
Jalen Carter pleads no contest to charges of reckless driving, racing
Mark SchlabachESPN Senior Writer www.espn.com ATHENS, Ga. — Jalen Carter pleaded no contest Thursday to misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and racing, his attorney, Kim Stephens, told ESPN. The former…
Arizona president talks keeping Pac-12 together, TV deal expectations, deadlines, Big 12 interest and more
Robert Robbins is a man with an open mind. Arizona’s president wants it known that he believes a new TV rights deal acceptable to everyone in the Pac-12 will be…
Which players, teams made out best?
www.usatoday.com As NFL offseason Wednesdays go, March 15, 2023, will go down as a fairly memorable one. It had been circled on the calendar for some time as the official…
What’s the season-defining game for each Top 25 team next season?
ESPN staff www.espn.com 8:00 AM ET ESPN staff From the opening week matchups of blue bloods to the November conference battles defining the college football landscape, a season-defining game can…
Aaron Rodgers’ 10 most notable revelations from Pat McAfee interview
www.usatoday.com Aaron Rodgers opened up in a nearly hour-long appearance Wednesday on “The Pat McAfee Show” in which he announced his intention to play for the New York Jets next season. …
Dallas Cowboys release Ezekiel Elliott after seven seasons
www.usatoday.com Ezekiel Elliott’s time with the Dallas Cowboys has come to an end. The Cowboys will release Elliott, who was the No. 4 pick in the 2016 NFL draft, to end…
Philadelphia Eagles’ Darius Slay set to be released by team
www.usatoday.com The Super Bowl runners-up will be moving on from one of their starting cornerbacks of the last three seasons. The Philadelphia Eagles are set to release starting cornerback Darius Slay,…
Latest buzz on contracts for top players
www.usatoday.com NFL free agency officially begins Wednesday, but many of the most marquee names expected to be available have already reached deals. With the league opening its “legal tampering window”…
Baker Mayfield to sign with Buccaneers as possible Tom Brady successor
www.usatoday.com After reviving his career with a late-season stint with the Rams, Baker Mayfield will have the chance to lead a new team. Mayfield will sign with the Tampa Bay…
Arizona, Arizona State presidents downplay role in Big 12 expansion as Pac-12 negotiations remain ongoing
School presidents from both Arizona and Arizona State have rebuffed interest in a potential move to the Big 12 in their first public statements on the matter as contentious Pac-12…
Aaron Rodgers wants to play for Jets, rips Packers for communication
www.usatoday.com As if Aaron Rodgers’ inextricable linkage to Brett Favre wasn’t pronounced enough, their football parallels continue to grow. Appearing on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Wednesday, Rodgers revealed his intention…
Luke Fickell ready to build upon Wisconsin’s winning culture
www.espn.com New coaches often spend their first several months dwelling on the need to instill a different culture into their programs. Consider Wisconsin’s Luke Fickell an exception. Fickell says the…
Florida State, Georgia Tech to kick off ’24 season in Ireland
Andrea AdelsonESPN Senior Writer www.espn.com Florida State and Georgia Tech will open the 2024 season in Ireland, the schools announced Wednesday. The game is scheduled to be played Aug. 24,…
Florida State vs. Georgia Tech to open 2024 college football season with international game in Ireland
USATSI Florida State will play its first game outside of the United Sates in program history as it travels to Dublin, Ireland, to face off against Georgia Tech to open…
Richard Sherman mentors Georgia CB Kelee Ringo ahead of NFL draft
www.usatoday.com Richard Sherman took notice of the kid during their workouts. Also a cornerback, Sherman took the touted prospect under his wing, the three-time All-Pro showing the high schooler the ropes during several…
Big 12 partnering with NFL for unique conference-wide pro day ahead of 2024 NFL Draft
The Big 12 will be partnering with the NFL to hold its own conference-wide pro day next year ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, CBS Sports has learned. The event…
Best 2023 classes by position
www.espn.com College football‘s 2023 recruiting cycle has come and gone, with Alabama signing the No. 1 class for the eighth time in the Nick Saban era. The Crimson Tide locked…
Matt Ryan to be released by Indianapolis Colts after disastrous season
www.usatoday.com Quarterback Matt Ryan’s turbulent run in Indianapolis is coming to an end. The Colts are expected to release the 37-year-old veteran quarterback by Friday, a person with knowledge of…
Dallas Cowboys trade for Stephon Gilmore in deal with Colts
www.usatoday.com The Dallas Cowboys are pairing cornerback Trevon Diggs with another multiple-time Pro Bowler. The Cowboys agreed to acquire five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore from the Indianapolis Colts, a person…
Please, hire an agent, for your own good
www.usatoday.com Lamar Jackson is a transcendent NFL quarterbacking talent. You might have also heard the – sort of – free agent superstar serves as his own agent and, on that…
Georgia’s Kirby Smart ‘really excited’ about Bulldogs QBs
Mark SchlabachESPN Senior Writer www.espn.com ATHENS, Ga. — The day before quarterback Stetson Bennett was scheduled to work out in front of NFL scouts and coaches at Georgia’s pro day…
Giants land star tight end in deal with Raiders
www.usatoday.com The New York Giants are making a splash move to give Daniel Jones another weapon. According to NFL Network and ESPN, the Giants are shipping a third-round selection, No. 100…
Kirby Smart – Staff has ‘complete control’ of Georgia players
Mark SchlabachESPN Senior Writer www.espn.com ATHENS, Ga. — For the second time in as many weeks, Georgia coach Kirby Smart defended the culture of his program and said he and…
Clemson’s Bresee continues on NFL path after sister’s death
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Defensive tackle Bryan Bresee put on a strong face and a good showing for NFL teams at Clemson’s pro day on Tuesday. Bresee, surrounded by teammates…
Las Vegas Raiders, Jakobi Meyers agree to three-year contract
www.usatoday.com The Las Vegas Raiders front office is bringing in another familiar face and one of the top receivers on the free agent market this offseason. The Raiders have agreed…
Jimmy Garoppolo contract provides tremendous value for Raiders
www.usatoday.com As usual, the eye-popping numbers came in a flurry as the NFL’s free agency market (unofficially) opened for business on Monday. Daron Payne: 90, as in million, on a…
Latest buzz on top players, teams
www.usatoday.com NFL free agency doesn’t officially begin until Wednesday, but a number of top players on the market are already spoken for. While the league won’t mark the start of…
Alabama’s Nick Saban facing spring reload as Crimson Tide set sights on returning to College Football Playoff
National championships are the expectation for Alabama, and simply put, the 2022 season was nothing short of a massive disappointment. The Crimson Tide missed the College Football Playoff for the…
AP source: Bills rework Allen, Miller deals to get under cap
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have worked their way under the salary cap in time for the free-agent signing period by freeing up more than $30 million…
Sam Darnold to sign with San Francisco 49ers as backup QB
www.usatoday.com The San Francisco 49ers are adding another veteran quarterback to their roster, and one who hails from their home state. Former Carolina Panther Sam Darnold, a native of Capistrano Beach,…
Calais Campbell released by Baltimore Ravens, but could come back
www.usatoday.com Another veteran defensive player has hit the market. The Baltimore Ravens released defensive end Calais Campbell, the team announced Monday. The 15-year NFL veteran spent the last three seasons with…
Alabama coordinators Rees, Steele to make $1.9M next season
www.espn.com TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama offensive coordinator Tommy Rees and defensive coordinator Kevin Steele will each make $1.9 million next season. The two were among 11 Alabama football staffers to…
Austin Ekeler asks Chargers to let him talk to other teams about trade
www.usatoday.com Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler could be on his way out of Southern California. Ekeler has asked the Chargers for permission to speak to other teams about…
Jimmy Garoppolo to sign with Raiders, reunite with Josh McDaniels
www.usatoday.com The quarterback market is quickly settling. Former San Francisco 49ers passer Jimmy Garoppolo is reportedly set to sign with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to multiple reports. The move…
Latest buzz on top players, contracts
www.usatoday.com The NFL is about to embark on its own version of March Madness. While free agency doesn’t officially begin until Wednesday, Monday marks the opening of the “legal tampering…
Los Angeles Rams agree to trade CB Jalen Ramsey to Miami Dolphins
www.usatoday.com The Los Angeles Rams’ remodeling is well underway. The Rams have agreed to trade All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Miami Dolphins, a person familiar with the situation told USA TODAY…
Aaron Rodgers teases announcement on Jets, NFL future
www.usatoday.com The countdown is officially on. Current Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who has been linked to the Jets after New York executives flew out to California to meet with…