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Instead of the NFL draft, Quinn Ewers should have entered the transfer portal

Heading into the draft, NBC Sports NFL analyst Chris Simms listed Ewers in his third tier of QB prospects alongside Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord, the nation’s leading passer last season. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler gave Ewers a third-round grade and considered him the sixth-best quarterback in the class.
NBC Sports on MSN.com · 4h

2025 Post-Draft Dynasty Rookie QB Rankings: Cam Ward leads the way

Cam Ward leaves the 2025 NFL Draft as the unquestioned QB1 in dynasty rookie drafts while Jaxson Dart is moving up the ranks.
NBC Sports on MSN.com · 5h

2025 NFL Draft Analysis: Biggest surprises, best picks, notable misses from our Rotoworld roundtable

Krueger: The Ravens’ selection of Malaki Starks with the No. 27 pick was peak Eric DeCosta. Pairing a player with Starks’ football acumen and ability to track the ball should bode very well for the defense and how it enables them to deploy Kyle Hamilton, one of the league’s premier defensive chess pieces.
NBC Sports on MSN.com · 5h

One day later, the “full statement” from Bill Belichick has yet to be released

Bill Belichick's girlfriend posted on Instagram a lengthy email from Belichick to various recipients regarding the efforts to publicize his new book.
NBC Sports on MSN.com · 1d

Report: Bill Belichick’s girlfriend delayed CBS interview for 30 minutes after storming out

When the bizarre Bill Belichick book-tour interview first surfaced on Sunday, we explained that CBS Mornings included his girlfriend's instruction that he not talk about how they met because it wasn't the only time she interrupted the proceedings.
NBC Sports · 1d

2025 NFL Draft Steals: Shedeur Sanders, Cam Skattebo among biggest values in this year’s class

A look at later-round quarterbacks, tight ends, and wideouts who have a chance to be values for their respective NFL teams.
NBC Sports on MSN.com · 2d

Shedeur Sanders was a topic during Monday’s White House press briefing

The Shedeur Sanders draft-day slide was a big story. Big enough to make it into Monday’s briefing from White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. It wasn’t a complete surprise, given that President Donald Trump chimed after the first round of the draft regarding the failure of Sanders to be selected in the first round.
NBC Sports on MSN.com · 3d

49ers draft Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke in seventh round

Drafting a quarterback in the seventh round worked out well for the 49ers with Brock Purdy, and today they've done it again.
The Associated Press- Sports on MSN.com · 8d

South Dakota State transfer Mark Gronowski gives Iowa’s offense hope. He was among top FCS QBs for 3 years

given to the top offensive player in the Football Championship Subdivision. The native of Naperville, Illinois, went into the transfer portal after last season and considered entering the NFL draft, but decided to stay in college because of a shoulder ...
The Associated Press- Sports on MSN.com · 8d

Wisconsin relies on new QB and coordinator to boost an offense that has struggled under Luke Fickell

“Wisconsin has won a lot of football games over the years with that mentality ... also features Darrion Dupree and Dilin Jones at running back. “Throughout my college career, I’ve just tried to seek opportunity, and then at that point it ...
NBC Sports · 8d

North Carolina lands former Michigan RB Benjamin Hall

Bill Belichick added a viable running back option in the backfield on Monday, landing former Michigan back Benjamin Hall. The 5-foot-11, 235-pounder has three seasons of eligibility remaining at North Carolina.
The Spun on MSN.com · 3d

Quinn Ewers Makes Decision On Returning To College Football

Quinn Ewers took a lot of heat over the weekend for his decision to enter the NFL Draft after falling all the way to the seventh round. Ewers was selected 231st overall by the Miami Dolphins despite having a pretty impressive career at Texas after being the top quarterback in his recruiting class —
NBC Sports · 8d

UCLA QB Joey Aguilar plans to enter transfer portal

The ripple effect of Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava transferring to UCLA, has led Joey Aguilar to transfer.
NBC Sports · 9d

Former Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava officially transferring to UCLA

The news of former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava's transfer to UCLA leaked on Wednesday but he is now officially heading back to Southern California.
NBC Sports on MSN.com · 4d

Donald Trump takes issue with Shedeur Sanders not being drafted last night

During his first term, President Donald Trump periodically poked and prodded pro football over topics from health and safety to the national anthem. During his second term, he has voiced strenuous objection, so far, only to the so-called dynamic kickoff.
NBC Sports on MSN.com · 5d

Seahawks draft North Dakota State offensive lineman Grey Zabel at No. 18

North Dakota State offensive lineman Grey Zabel went to Seattle with the 18th overall pick. Zabel started games at left guard, right tackle and left tackle during his college career. The Seahawks will likely try him at guard first.
NBC Sports on MSN.com · 4d

2025 NFL Draft Day 2 Recap: Shedeur Sanders falls, Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson find homes

Shedeur Sanders is still waiting to hear his name called while future fantasy studs including Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson are off the board after Day Two of the 2025 NFL Draft.
NBC Sports on MSN.com · 6d

Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr. now favored to go No. 6 overall in 2025 NFL draft

A late shift in the betting odds suggests that Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. could be the Raiders' pick tonight with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
NBC Connecticut · 13d

Lee Corso will retire from ESPN's ‘College GameDay' after four-decade run

Corso, who will turn 90 just weeks before his final broadcast in August, has served as an analyst on the college football show since it began in 1987.
Total Pro Sports · 3d

Quinn Ewers Reveals His Decision On Returning To College Football

Quinn Ewers shocks fans by declaring for the NFL Draft, leaving millions on the table, and getting picked by the Dolphins.
NBC Sports on MSN.com · 8d

TCU, North Carolina will open 2026 in Ireland after Belichick’s debut this year at home vs. Frogs

TCU and North Carolina will play their 2026 opener in Ireland, which will come a year after coach Bill Belichick’s debut with the Tar Heels at home against the Horned Frogs.
NBC Sports on MSN.com · 5d

Former Cowboys, Patriots, Oilers LB Steve Kiner dies at 77

Former NFL linebacker Steve Kiner died Thursday, the National Football Foundation announced. Kiner was 77. Kiner played at the University of Tennessee from 1967-69, earning consensus All-America honors in 1968 and unanimous All-America honors in 1969. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1999.
NBC Sports on MSN.com · 7d

Odds continue to suggest a Shedeur Sanders slide, with Steelers now favored to draft him

For most of the 2024 college football season, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders was the betting favorite to be the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Now it appears he could fall all the way to the Steelers at No. 21. Or perhaps even further than that.
NBC Sports on MSN.com · 3d

Broncos drafted Caleb Lohner after he played just 57 snaps of college football

The most inexperienced player selected in the 2025 NFL draft was Utah tight end Caleb Lohner, who was drafted in the seventh round by the Broncos.
NBC Sports · 1d

Tuesdays with Gorney: NFL draft proves Power Two is here to stay

Of course, this all translates onto the field as well. Ohio State and Michigan have won the last two national championships as the Buckeyes had 14 draftees this cycle and the Wolverines had 13 in the 2024 NFL Draft to lead the way.
NBC Sports · 8d

Former Georgia WR Nitro Tuggle commits to Purdue

Former Georgia wide receiver Nitro Tuggle is returning to his home state of Indiana, as he has committed to Purdue. Tuggle spent the 2024 season with the Bulldogs. He played in eight games and recorded three receptions for 34 yards (11.3 yards per catch).
NBC Sports · 1d

Three predictions: Osborne’s choice, Brown’s ranking, Oregon’s QB pursuit

Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney has predictions on four-star running back Javian Osborne, Oregon landing a five-star quarterback and the ranking of Baton Rouge (La.) University Lab’s Lamar Brown. NFL Draft: Did we hit or miss on each first-round pick? | Former five-stars taken on day 2
NBC Sports on MSN.com · 21h

ACC and new North Carolina coach Bill Belichick head toward season after spring full of changes

Florida State is looking to get back on top after a disastrous 2-10 season that followed its first ACC title in nearly a decade in 2023. Seminoles coach Mike Norvell liked the fire he saw from his group, working to blend newcomers with returnees hopeful to make a mark this season.
NBC Sports on MSN.com · 8d

UCLA, Tennessee swap quarterbacks

With Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava transferring from Tennessee to UCLA, UCLA quarterback Joey Aguilar is now transferring to Tennessee. That’s the word from Pete Nakos of On3.com. Wake Forest and Tulane also were in the mix.
NBC Sports on MSN.com · 6d

Fox is expected to hire Robert Griffin III to work college football games

Thirteen years after he became the second overall player taken in the draft, Robert Griffin III has a new gig.
NBC Sports · 8d

Big Ten Spotlight: Recruits that may be impacted by recent portal signings

The movement of players during the spring transfer portal window won’t just impact other college football players, but high school prospects as well. Rivals national recruiting analyst Greg Smith looks at four recruits that may be impacted by recent portal additions in the Big Ten.
NBC Sports on MSN.com · 3d

2025 NFL Draft Grades for all NFC Teams: Giants draw praise, Falcons get flunked

The 2025 NFL Draft is officially in the books which means we can begin parsing the respective draft classes of the NFC. You can find recaps from each day of the 2025 NFL Draft below:
NBC Sports on MSN.com · 4d

Shedeur Sanders should consider trying to return to college football

At some point — and we’re arguably already there — Shedeur should consider his alternatives. One could be, possibly, to return to college football for another season. Yes, the NCAA’s rules prevent it. He entered the draft. He accepted benefits via the NFL’s invitation to the Scouting Combine.
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Aztecs join list of college football programs evolving from traditional Spring Game

Stream San Diego News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC 7. Texas didn't hold one because it has been in the College Football Playoff the past two years, and head coach Steve Sarkisian ...
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Quinn Ewers will not try to return to college football

As quarterback Shedeur Sanders slid through round two and three of the draft, the question of whether he should try to return to college football for another year caught fire. There’s another player to whom that question is relevant — quarterback Quinn ...
NBC Sports · 1d

NFL Draft: Portal players by the numbers

Cam Ward began his collegiate career at Incarnate Word before transferring to Washington State and finally Miami.
NBC Sports · 13d

Lee Corso will retire after one more College GameDay appearance

Lee Corso, whose coaching career included a season with the original USFL’s Orlando Renegades (which technically makes this story fit the pro football beat), will end his run on ESPN’s College GameDay with one final appearance, on August 30.