The Action Network’s Brett McMurphy released his bowl predictions after Week 1 of the college football season came to a close Monday evening. While McMurphy’s preseason installation had Penn State facing LSU in the first round of the College Football Playoff, the Tigers’ loss to USC over the weekend changed his thinking. The outlet now has PSU squaring off against …

With less than two days before the start of the NFL season, FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd is unveiling his final preseason Herd Hierarchy Top 10. On Tuesday’s episode of “The Herd”, Cowherd compared some of the league’s best preseason performances, as well as their 2023 stats and offseason acquisitions, all to determine who will thrive in the coming weeks.  [Related: …

Cam Heyward wanted to stay in Pittsburgh and he is getting his wish. The Steelers and the six-time Pro Bowl defensive end have agreed to a three-year deal, confirmed by the team, worth $45 million with $16 million fully guaranteed, according to ESPN. The deal includes $29 million in new money and puts him under contract through 2026. His signing …

Aug 31, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) throws a pass against Miami Hurricanes linebacker Chase Smith (41) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports None of the AP Top 25 Poll voters included Florida in their Week 1 submission, but that’s not much of a surprise to …

The NFL season is officially here, with the Chiefs and Ravens kicking off 2024 on Thursday night. The FOX Sports NFL staff has been rolling out their annual position rankings to get you acquainted with the biggest names in the sport. Over the past few weeks, we’ve covered the top off-ball linebackers, cornerbacks, edge rushers, running backs and wide receivers. …

Aiyuk admits he could’ve made 49ers contract talks easier originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Now that the dust has settled between the 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk, the wide receiver admitted he could have made the contract negotiation process a wee bit easier for the team. “I’m not going to lie, I made it a little …

Cameron Heyward spent his formative years in the NFL learning the ropes from Troy Polamalu, an all-time great defender who in retirement has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as well as the Steelers Hall of Honor. Polamalu also retired as a “career Steeler,” a distinction that Heyward is set to follow after he and the Steelers …

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart sidestepped questions about Trevor Etienne’s status ahead of the season-opening win over Clemson both in the lead-up and after the game. Etienne sat out the 34-3 win as suspension for an offseason driving arrest. Smart was asked again Tuesday if the Florida transfer running back will be able to play in Saturday’s 2 p.m. home …

Getty Images A notable name just became available with the start of the NFL’s regular season on the horizon. The Carolina Panthers have released former first-round pick K’Lavon Chaisson just five days ahead of their season-opener against the New Orleans Saints.  The 20th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Chaisson was left unprotected this offseason after the Jacksonville Jaguars …

Dak Prescott’s long-awaited contract extension may be coming down to one thing. While the Dallas Cowboys are willing to pay Prescott an annual salary that would make him one of the NFL’s highest-paid quarterbacks, the amount of years the team is willing to commit to is what is holding things up, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini.  Why would the Cowboys …

PITTSBURGH – Pitt redshirt freshman quarterback Eli Holstein has been named the ACC rookie of the week for his performance in the Panthers’ 55-24 victory over Kent State this past Saturday. Playing in his first college game, Holstein completed 75% of his passes (30 of 40) for 336 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. It marked the highest passing …

Justin Jefferson wants Ja’Marr Chase to get his big payday, but the Vikings’ star wideout doesn’t want business to come at the expense of his friend and former college teammate missing regular-season games.  Jefferson, who this offseason signed an extension that made him the highest-paid wideout in NFL history, said that he is confident that Chase will “be about his …

Why McCourty thinks Patriots made right decision not to start Maye originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots aren’t going to throw rookie quarterback Drake Maye into the fire to begin the 2024 NFL season. The team named veteran Jacoby Brissett the starting QB last week in a decision that many pundits and former players have agreed …

Aug 30, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Gracen Halton (56) celebrates with Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Danny Stutsman (28) during the first quarter against the Temple Owls at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Oklahoma Football opened the season 1-0 with a 51-3 win over the Temple Owls. The Sooners rode a strong performance …

Tom Brady wants all quarterbacks to at least get a taste of what he experienced when he entered the NFL in 2000. That include the man the New England Patriots hope will become their first franchise quarterback since Brady — Drake Maye.  Brady was asked if his former team made the right call starting Jacoby Brissett over Maye during new …