Bears’ message to Caleb Williams amid struggles hits right note for rookie QB originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams isn’t the first rookie quarterback to enter the NFL with immense expectations only to struggle out of the gate. He won’t be the last. Williams arrived in Chicago and was greeted with a hero’s welcome. …

Now armed with the news that they are the No. 1 team in the Associated Press poll and No. 2 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, the Texas Longhorns will close out nonconference play with a home game against Louisiana-Monroe. However, they will take the field without starting quarterback Quinn Ewers, who is sidelined with a strained oblique. Enter Arch …

In 2014, the Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia put together in short order an NFL-caliber practice facility for the Saints and head coach Sean Payton. Soon, the Greenbrier will welcome Payton’s new team to town. The Broncos will stay there between Week 3 and Week 4 road games, at the Buccaneers and at the Jets. “Before we …

The reunion of Ryan Day and Chip Kelly is off to a great start with the Buckeyes. Day convinced his former college coach to leave his position at the head of the UCLA program to serve as Ohio State’s offensive coordinator. And so far it’s resulted in the Buckeyes scoring 108 points in their first two games. Just in case …

It’s only Week 3, but both the 49ers and Rams are dealing with several key injuries entering Sunday’s game. For San Francisco, tight end George Kittle (hamstring) is doubtful, defensive end Nick Bosa (rib) and cornerback Charvarius Ward (hamstring, knee) are questionable, and receiver Deebo Samuel (calf) is out. Kittle was added to the injury report on Thursday as a …

. The USC-Michigan football game is upon us. It is the most high-profile game on the Trojans’ schedule this season. This is not to imply that the LSU opener or the Notre Dame finale or the Penn State October showcase aren’t huge. They are. However, USC going to the Big House for a Big Ten football opener is extra special. …

Shanahan vows 49ers’ offense won’t change minus Deebo, CMC originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming note: Watch Kyle Shanahan’s full “49ers Game Plan” interview with Greg Papa on NBC Sports Bay Area tonight at 9:30 p.m. PT. Kyle Shanahan doesn’t expect the 49ers’ offense to change much without Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel. Speaking to NBC Sports Bay …

Aug 31, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer coaches his players during warm ups before their game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-USA TODAY Sports In Week 5, the Alabama Crimson Tide will return to action coming off what is their first-of-two bye weeks this season to host the …

The New York Giants are sitting at 0-2 early in the 2024 season, coming off the heels of becoming the first team in NFL history to score three touchdowns, allow zero touchdowns and lose in regulation. Even in a rebuilding season, the pressure is beginning to mount in New York. Brian Daboll is in his third year as head coach, …

Sep 20, 2024, 06:24 PM ET SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Hockey Club signed forward Dylan Guenther to an eight-year extension worth $57.14 million on Friday. Guenther will count just over $7.14 million annually against the salary cap over the term of the contract that runs through the 2032-33 NHL season. The 21-year-old is one of the youngest building …

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert officially is questionable with his ankle injury. He did not practice Friday. Herbert said earlier in the day he was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain after Sunday’s game against the Panthers. He got in limited work Thursday, the only practice time he had this week. “Every day, it’s been getting better,” Herbert said, via Kris Rhim …

North Carolina is expected to start quarterback Jacolby Criswell in Saturday’s game against James Madison, CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reports. Criswell is the third player to start at under center for the Tar Heels already this season, as they deal with the wake of former Texas A&M transfer Max Johnson’s season-ending injury.  This will be Criswell’s second career start for …

Two star quarterbacks will be game-time decisions on Sunday. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is dealing with a high ankle sprain, while Packers signal-caller Jordan Love’s rapid recovery from his knee injury has made his status for Sunday a possibility.  Herbert and Love are the headliners, but there are plenty of other notable injuries to sort through. Here’s a look at …

Saints tight end Taysom Hill (chest) had another limited practice Friday. He is questionable to play Sunday against the Eagles. Hill required a trip to the hospital after injuring his chest during Sunday’s win against the Cowboys, but he did fly back to New Orleans with the team. Defensive tackle Khalen Saunders (calf) is the only player the Saints ruled …

Feb 2, 2023; Henderson, NV, USA; Robert Griffin III during the Pro Bowl Skills competition at the Intermountain Healthcare Performance Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports College football analyst and former Heisman winner Robert Griffin III has ranked his top five college football teams ahead of Week 4. Week 4 features an interesting schedule including Tennessee at Oklahoma, Illinois …