Jul 18, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko speaks at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports The 2024 college football season starts next week, while Texas A&M’s season opener vs. Notre Dame will be the prime-time matchup for the first full week of games on Saturday, August 31. The Fighting Irish will travel …

Schrock: Caleb Williams era primed for takeoff after preseason of ‘special’ plays, learning moments originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago CHICAGO — Saturday was far from perfect for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears’ first-team offense. Head coach Matt Eberflus called it a “professional” day for his young signal-caller. It’s a day that started with three straight three-and-outs, multiple …

Jan 1, 1973; Pasadena, CA, USA: FILE PHOTO; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin (45) in action during the 1973 Rose Bowl game where OSU beat USC 42-17 at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Long Photography-USA TODAY Sports Archie Griffin is royalty in Columbus. As the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner in college football history, Griffin is also a …

Getty Images PHILADELPHIA — Two preseason games have come and gone, meaning preparations for the regular season are starting to commence. The Philadelphia Eagles still have to figure out their 53-man roster, which has to be decided in 10 days.  One more preseason game and five open practices remain for the players looking to earn a spot on the 53-man …

Getty Images It was only a matter of time, right? During the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 2 preseason matchup against the Detroit Lions, star quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed a behind-the-back pass to tight end Travis Kelce. The two-time NFL MVP is known for his special arm, which he’s shown plenty of times with off-platform passes and no-look throws. But he …

The Big Ten Network made its annual stop through Iowa City on Friday evening for its “B1G Football Training Camp” series. Big Ten Network host Ashley Adamson and analyst Gerry DiNardo caught up with Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz and Hawkeye offensive coordinator Tim Lester. Naturally, Ferentz and Lester were asked about Iowa’s offense. Specifically, Ferentz was asked about …

The Steelers won’t have center Nate Herbig for an extended period of time. Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Herbig has a significant left shoulder injury. Herbig was hurt late in Wednesday’s practice, the final day of training camp. Herbig was the team’s starting center since the beginning of training camp. Rookie Zach Frazier now becomes the starter. …

An Archie Griffin statue is coming to the Horseshoe. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Griffin’s first Heisman Trophy season, Ohio State will unveil a statue of the running back on Aug. 30, the day before the Buckeyes’ season-opener against Akron. Griffin will dot the “i” when the Ohio State Marching Band performs “Script Ohio” at halftime of the game. …

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback has shown us plenty of different throws during his NFL career, like the no-look pass, jump passes and even throwing lefty. On Saturday, during the Chiefs’ preseason game against the Detroit Lions, Mahomes tried out a new one: a behind-the-back pass. After rolling to his right, Mahomes was getting pressured by Lions defensive lineman Josh Paschal …

Getty Images The Atlanta Falcons did not play most of their starters during the 13-12 Week 2 preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens, but fans were hoping to see No. 8 overall pick Michael Penix Jr at quarterback. Instead, Taylor Heinicke and John Paddock were the only Falcons quarterbacks who played Saturday. Why did the Falcons hold Penix out of their second …

MADISON – While Amare Snowden has been working his way up the depth chart, the Wisconsin redshirt freshman defensive back has been dealing with a tragic loss. Snowden revealed on an X post Friday night that his mother died last week. He wrote: “Last Wednesday my mother depressingly passed away it’s been hard to focus on football but Coach Fickell …

Deebo offers his perspective on Aiyuk’s 49ers trade request originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Deebo Samuel has been in Brandon Aiyuk’s shoes before, and he certainly can empathize with his 49ers teammate. Aiyuk has yet to practice in training camp this summer as he “holds in,” awaiting a lucrative new contract from San Francisco — or, a payday …

Each college football season is full of surprises. Around the nation, the Iowa Hawkeyes making the College Football Playoff would qualify as a surprise to many. Though Iowa landed as the No. 25 team in both the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll and in the Associated Press top 25, there’s reservations on the Hawkeyes’ ability to piece it all together …

Caleb Williams explains how he’s mastered throwing on the run originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Caleb Williams made some incredible throws on the run against the Bengals on Saturday during the Bears’ third preseason game. Here are some of the spectacular throws he made. How does Williams deliver these footballs with incredible accuracy on the run? “It’s something I’ve …

USATSI The Louisville Cardinals suffered a significant loss when wide receiver Caullin Lacy sustained a broken collarbone during the team’s final scrimmage of fall camp. He will miss six to eight weeks, according to the school. It’s a big blow for a Cardinals team looking to build upon a 10-win season and an appearance in the ACC Championship in coach Jeff …