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Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco sent a heartfelt message to rookie Shedeur Sanders after a rough preseason finale. Reflecting on his own early struggles, Flacco reminded Sanders that tough nights are part of learning the NFL game and encouraged him to grow from the experience. But some hard news came along: according to Dianna Russini […]

Senior tight end Khalil Dinkins opened their Week 2 matchup against FIU with another dose of efficiency for the Penn State Nittany Lions. The veteran hauled in a nine-yard touchdown from Drew Allar late in the first quarter, marking his sixth career score on just 25 catches. That staggering 24% touchdown-to-catch ratio places him among […]

Bill Belichick’s debut as head coach at North Carolina didn’t go well. The Tar Heels were thrashed 48-14 by TCU, and the Kenan Stadium crowd began filing out early. Not what many expected from the man who won six Super Bowls in New England, but the pressure is now very real. Ralph D. Russo of […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been candid both on and off the field lately. While preparing for another high-stakes season, Allen admitted in an interview how life with wife Hailee Steinfeld sometimes flips the spotlight. Allen joked that when they travel overseas, ”nobody knows who I am — she’s the rock star.” The confession […]

Illinois football is riding a wave of momentum in 2025. Just a few months after rewarding head coach Bret Bielema with a six-year extension following the program’s first 10-win season in over two decades, the Fighting Illini opened their new campaign in style. Bielema, who helped bring Illinois back into the national conversation, now looks […]

It hasn’t been a good stretch for the Seminoles. The 31-17 loss to unranked Florida State sent them tumbling 13 spots to No. 21, their lowest Associated Press poll ranking in 17 years. The defeat was a tough blow for second-year head coach Kalen DeBoer, whose team managed just 87 rushing yards and committed eight […]

The Big Ten looks loaded again in 2025, with Ohio State, Penn State, and Oregon leading the charge. Iowa, ranked No. 9 in the way-too-early power rankings, will rely on former South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronkowski to jumpstart an offense that has struggled in recent years. As usual, the Hawkeyes’ defensive line and experienced […]

The North Carolina Tar Heels kicked off the Bill Belichick era with the worst possible start. In his highly anticipated college debut, the legendary coach’s team fell apart in a 48-14 blowout loss to TCU; the most points ever surrendered by a Belichick-coached squad at any level. For fans who packed Kenan Stadium to see […]

The NFL wasted no time setting the stage for drama in Week 1. The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers will open the season in Brazil, with Patrick Mahomes looking to extend Kansas City’s dynasty and Justin Herbert hoping to end the Chiefs’ long losing streak against their AFC West rivals. It’s Mahomes versus […]

Bill Belichick’s first game as head coach of the North Carolina football team turned into a nightmare. The Tar Heels were blown out 48-14 by TCU, a debut that left fans stunned and Belichick himself pointing out every mistake. “They outplayed us, outcoached us, and they were just better than we were tonight,” Belichick admitted. […]

The NFL wasted no time serving up a dramatic storyline in Week 1: Aaron Rodgers is back at MetLife Stadium, but this time in black and gold. The veteran quarterback makes his Pittsburgh Steelers debut against the New York Jets, the very team he once led. Opposite him will be Justin Fields, beginning his tenure […]

After all the hype and buildup surrounding their season opener, Ohio State football’s official X account went wild after the Buckeyes edged out No. 1 Texas with a gritty 14-7 win in Columbus. From all-caps celebrations to echoes of the iconic “O-H! I-O!” chant, the program’s social team mirrored the energy inside the stadium, where […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love brushed off concerns about his surgically repaired left thumb as he prepares for the 2025 opener. Love, who underwent surgery in the offseason, said he’ll still wear a brace for protection but emphasized he has ”no concerns” moving forward, per ESPN. Coming off a strong 2024 campaign, he is […]

After months of tension, the Dallas Cowboys finally resolved their Parsons saga by trading the All-Pro edge rusher to the Green Bay Packers. But the fallout didn’t end there. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Don Van Natta Jr., Micah Parsons’ behavior during camp, from showing up without shoes to wearing his practice jersey around […]

The stage was perfectly set for Bill Belichick’s debut in Chapel Hill, with excitement from fans, alumni like Michael Jordan and Lawrence Taylor in attendance, and national attention focused on the legendary coach. But after UNC’s opening touchdown, TCU flipped the switch. By halftime, the Horned Frogs had seized complete control and never looked back, […]

Bill Belichick’s college debut at North Carolina hit a historic low. In a 48-14 loss to TCU, the Tar Heels surrendered the most points ever allowed by a Belichick-coached team at any level. Fans expecting a seamless NFL-to-college translation instead watched UNC’s opener skid off the rails after an early Caleb Hood touchdown, as Josh […]

This isn’t the first time Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has made headlines with one of his more outrageous remarks. Back in 2024, he joked about his competitive battles growing up, even recalling a painful memory. “I’ll never forget one time my mom kicked my tooth out because we was just going at it so […]

The Houston Texans got a scare when C.J. Gardner-Johnson was carted off the field during practice with an apparent leg injury, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC Houston. The veteran safety was in visible pain after colliding with receiver John Metchie III and initially couldn’t put weight on his right leg. Early fears of a severe […]

The 2025 season starts for the North Carolina football team with bold expectations as Bill Belichick takes over in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels, armed with an easier ACC schedule than most, are hoping the legendary NFL coach can turn them into a consistent winner. Yet even Belichick, with all his experience and rings, quickly […]

Just weeks after signing his NFL contract, Emeka Egbuka is already making headlines in Tampa Bay. The rookie wide receiver, drafted 19th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, inked a four-year, $18.1 million deal that officially locked him into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ long-term plans. As reported by Adam Schefter, he became the ninth first-rounder […]

The 2025 NFL season is at our door, and for the Buffalo Bills, Josh Allen can be the name of a possible historic campaign. His evolution as a quarterback has been crucial to his breakthrough. The star QB explained that the key is ”being smarter, sliding, getting out of bounds, and throwing the ball away […]

When No. 6 Notre Dame faced No. 10 Miami in Week 1, it was billed as one of the marquee games of the opening weekend of college football. Expectations were sky-high, and even Paul Finebaum guaranteed a Fighting Irish win. Instead, Hard Rock Stadium turned into a nightmare as the Hurricanes pulled off a 27-24 […]

The Micah Parsons trade from the Dallas Cowboys to the Green Bay Packers was one of the biggest shocks of the NFL offseason, landing Dallas two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark, while Parsons signed a $188 million extension in Green Bay. The blockbuster deal also carried an emotional weight for fans, especially one […]

The Dallas Cowboys are already facing challenges in their first season under head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Just days after delivering a heartfelt message about Micah Parsons following his blockbuster trade to the Green Bay Packers, Schottenheimer saw another piece of his defense take a hit. According to Jon Machota of The Athletic, defensive tackle Perrion […]

The spotlight has been on rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson ever since the New England Patriots drafted him 38th overall out of Ohio State. Coming off an underwhelming offensive season in 2024, New England made it clear that Henderson would play a major role in reshaping the backfield. His toughness, speed, and ability to create […]

The buzz around the Green Bay Packers keeps growing after the blockbuster trade that brought Micah Parsons in from the Cowboys. On his podcast, Richard Sherman called the move one that takes the Packers ”over the top,” projecting a 13-win season and praising the All-Pro’s impact on an already top-five defense. Now, as Green Bay […]

Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell has been in the headlines both on and off the field this offseason. Earlier this summer, he restructured his contract to contribute $4.5 million toward the school’s ”Vision of Excellence” campaign, a move he said was meant to directly support student-athletes and help raise FSU’s standards. That gesture […]

The Kelce family has been in the spotlight all week. Just days after Jason Kelce reacted to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s engagement on the New Heights Podcast, welcoming Swift as the newest member of the family, another headline emerged involving the Philadelphia Eagles legend. Still, this one had nothing to do with wedding bells. […]

Florida State football turned to Tommy Castellanos to reignite a team that finished 2-10 in 2024, and the quarterback wasted no time making an impact. In his Seminoles debut, the Boston College transfer immediately showcased his dual-threat abilities against No. 8 Alabama, leading FSU to a shocking 31-17 upset in Tallahassee. The Seminoles student body […]

The New York Giants wrapped up their preseason with a statement, routing the New England Patriots 42-10 behind a strong performance from all three quarterbacks. After the game, Jameis Winston and rookie Jaxson Dart pulled out the iconic ”Eat a W” celebration on the field, reminding fans that Big Blue is not only confident but […]

Florida State entered its Week 1 clash against Alabama already dealing with adversity. Just weeks earlier, the program lost former four-star safety Conrad Hussey, thinning a secondary that was expected to be tested by the Crimson Tide’s new-look offense. Even with those concerns, the Seminoles stunned college football with a statement win and a viral […]

The buzz around the Green Bay Packers keeps growing. After the blockbuster trade that brought Micah Parsons from Dallas, the All-Pro pass rusher immediately made history by choosing to wear the No. 1 jersey, becoming the first to do so since Curly Lambeau in 1929. On his podcast, The Richard Sherman Podcast, former NFL star […]

Preseason buzz in Ames focused on quarterback Rocco Becht from Iowa State, who was projected as the No. 4 quarterback in the Big 12 for the 2025 season. But after what happened this weekend, maybe it’s time for a kicker ranking too, and if such a list existed, Kyle Konrardy would be sitting at No. […]

It has been a whirlwind week for the Dallas Cowboys and their fans. Just days after seeing star linebacker Micah Parsons traded to the Green Bay Packers in a move that shook the NFL landscape, Cowboys Nation was struck by an even more somber headline: the passing of franchise legend Lee Roy Jordan at the […]

The Georgia Bulldogs enter the 2025 season ranked No.2 in the preseason SEC power rankings, with quarterback Gunner Stockton taking over under center and a defense that once again looks like one of the nation’s best. It’s in this context of high expectations that head coach Kirby Smart pointed to one young defensive star as […]

While much of the recent attention around Kansas City has centered on the engagement of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, the Chiefs continue to focus on building a contender on the field as well. This week, the team agreed to bring back running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, reuniting with the former first-round pick and two-time Super […]

Heading into the 2025 season, the San Francisco 49ers are looking healthier and hungrier, with an encouraging sign coming this week as rookie defensive end Mykel Williams returned to practice following a knee injury scare in camp. The first-round pick from Georgia had been sidelined earlier this month during joint drills with the Denver Broncos […]

It’s been a rough opening to the season for the Kansas State football team. After dropping their 2025 opener 24-21 to Iowa State, Wildcats fans vented their frustration at head coach Chris Klieman on social media, criticizing his late-game play-calling in a turnover-filled loss. Now, the Wildcats are dealing with even more bad news. According […]

The Buffalo Bills are riding high as Josh Allen, fresh off his first NFL MVP season, cements his place among the league’s elite. Allen surged to No. 2 in ESPN’s NFL Rank heading into 2025, a recognition of his historic production and efficiency last season. Expectations are higher than ever in Buffalo, with many believing […]