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Mizzou close to hiring Miami assistant Derek Nicholson to coach linebackers Nicholson replaces D.J. Smith, Mizzou's former linebackers coach and co-defensive coordinator, who departed in December to become the defens...

19 HOURS AGO • STLTODAY.COM

Chattanooga DB Transfer Jordan Walker is Nearing a Decision & WVU is in a Great Spot Sometime within the next 48 hours, the West Virginia Mountaineers could land another key piece to the secondary. Chattanooga defensive back...

JANUARY 6 • SI.COM

Jaylon Johnson Believes Caleb Williams Should Have Input on Bears' Coaching Search The All-Pro cornerback weighed in on his team’s search for its new coach.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Caleb Williams Sounds off on Repeated Boos From Frustrated Bears Fans Chicago’s rookie QB makes it clear that he thinks the anger from fans is not his fault.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Oklahoma earns Christmas morning gift, as QB Cole Gonzales commits Cole Gonzales, a former Western Carolina quarterback, has committed to Oklahoma with one year of true eligibility remaining, along with a re...

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Joe Starkey: Would Chiefs three-peat surpass Steelers dynasty? Jack Ham, Joe Greene, Mel Blount have thoughts I didn’t mean to bother Jack Ham on his birthday Monday, let alone with a question about whether the Kansas City Chiefs could surpass the 19...

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

South Carolina Shows Interest in First-Team All-Conference WR from Chattanooga South Carolina has shown interest in wide receiver Sam Phillips, a first-team All-Conference selection from Chattanooga, as the Gamecocks ex...

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • SI.COM

Ben Johnson Shares His Impression of Caleb Williams Amid Bears' Coaching Vacancy The Lions offensive coordinator will face the Chicago quarterback for the second time this season on Sunday.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

The Lions' Ben Johnson has the 'fire' to be a head coach — and Caleb Williams could be part of the allure Johnson called Williams talented, but the same can be said of the 38-year-old coordinator whose offense has scored the most points in the NF...

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • SUNTIMES.COM

BREAKING: Wisconsin lands commitment from Western Carolina transfer linebacker Wisconsin adds transfer commitment No. 11

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Nebraska adds productive D-line transfer in East Tennessee State's Jaylen George Former East Tennessee State defender Jaylen George committed to the Huskers on Tuesday following a visit to campus.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • OMAHA.COM

Justin Jefferson, Caleb Williams Turn Heads With Postgame Interaction Jefferson and Williams shared a moment on the field.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Postgame Interaction Between Justin Jefferson, Caleb Williams Turns Heads Caleb Williams had a question for the Vikings star WR.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Justin Jefferson Had Words of Encouragement for Caleb Williams After Vikings-Bears Jefferson and Williams exchanged some words on the field after ‘Monday Night Football.’

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Caleb Williams's Reaction to Brutal Hit Perfectly Sums Up Bears' Lack of Protection Caleb Williams was not having a good time against the Vikings on ‘Monday Night Football.’

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Top FCS Pass Rusher Enters Transfer Portal Southern Conference Defensive Player of the Year Brayden Manley is entering the transfer portal after leaving the Mercer Bears.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Miller throws for 2 TDs, runs for another as North Dakota State tops Mercer 31-7 in FCS quarterfinal

Cam Miller threw a pair of touchdown passes to Bryce Lance and ran for another to lead North Dakota State over Mercer 31-7 on Saturday and into the FCS semifinals

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 7 Mercer stages 4th-quarter comeback to top No. 10 Rhode Island 17-10, advances to FCS semifinal

Myles Redding returned an interception 25 yards for a first-quarter touchdown and Whitt Newbauer threw a four-yard touchdown pass to start the fourth quarter as No. 7-seeded Mercer...

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to watch Mercer vs. Rhode Island today: Channel, time, schedule, live stream for FCS football playoff game | Sporting News The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch Mercer vs. Rhode Island.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dan Campbell Warned Refs About Lions' Plans to Hit Bears QB Caleb Williams Dan Campbell told his players not to let Caleb Williams fake going out of bounds.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Caleb Williams Worries Fans With Reckless Decision Leading to Big Hit in Bears-Lions Detroit’s Jack Campbell tackled the quarterback in a hard-to-watch moment.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Photos: South Carolina football vs. Wofford 2024 The USC Gamecocks host the Wofford Terriers at Williams-Brice Stadium on Nov. 23.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Dickens' 3TD passes pace Western Carolina past Samford 47-42 Taron Dickens threw for 408 yards and three touchdowns and Western Carolina never trailed in its 47-42 win over Samford.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • NEWSDAY.COM

LaNorris Sellers pushes No. 18 South Carolina past Wofford LaNorris Sellers threw for 307 yards and three touchdowns -- and rushed for another score -- as No.18 South Carolina rolled to its fifth str...

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Newbauer, Dabbs help Mercer wrap up 1st outright Southern Conference title, beat Furman 49-23

Whitt Newbauer threw three touchdown passes, two to Adjatay Dabbs, and Mercer defeated Furman 49-23 to win the outright Southern Conference title on Saturday

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS