College football is set to begin this weekend; the Big 12 has some great quarterbacks to keep an eye on this season

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🏈 Good morning to everyone, but especially to…

College football fan

We’re back. College football begins this weekend with four Week 0 games, primarily consisting of No. 10 Florida State taking on Georgia Tech In Dublin. Here it is Our Preview,

All eyes will be on the Seminoles quarterback DJ UiagaleleiNow in his third team in three years after starting his career CLEMSON and organizing a one year reunion Oregon State.Dennis Dodd spoke to the well-traveled fifth-year signal caller This is an absolute must-read book.

Will he start his Seminoles career 1-0? We have Expert picks and Chip Patterson’s best bets are right here. And when Uiagalelei’s not on the field, be sure to keep an eye on one of these Bryant McFadden’s 20 underrated NFL prospects,

• McFadden: ,Darrell Jackson, DL, Florida State — Darrell might be the most physically imposing defensive tackle in college football. At 6 feet 5 inches and 330 pounds, he has the quickness of a defensive back and plays with violent hands. He could be the next great FSU defensive tackle. Darrell’s game reminds me of Albert Haynesworth,

After that, we have a Fun shows for you on CBS Sports Network, SMU in NevadaThe Mustangs are making their debut as an ACC program while the Wolf Pack is introducing head coach Jeff Choate. Will Backus Likes it on SMUbig time.

• Backus: “SMU is an unknown contender for the ACC, and the Mustangs will certainly look to make an impression in their first game of the year. … Choate has quite a rebuild ahead of them. This could be viewed as Year 0 for the Wolf Pack.” Rhett LashleyMeanwhile, entering his third year as SMU’s coach, he returns a lot of production from the 11-win team of 2023. This should be a good tune-up game for SMU before entering the 2024 slate. Pick: SMU -25.5,

👍 Honorable Mention

And not so good morning…

Scott Service and the Seattle Mariners

Well, it escalated quickly… The Mariners Seattle fired up Manager Scott Servais and Hitting Coach/Director of Hitting Strategy Jarrett DeHart The team went from being the AL West leader to barely making it into the playoff picture. Former catcher dan wilson will take over.

• Seattle finished the season 13 games above .500, and was 10 games ahead in the AL West on June 18. Since then, they are 20-33 — a historically bad mark. white sox The score stands at 64-64 this season, 5.5 games behind. Astros 2nd in the division and 7.5 games behind Royal Family And Twins For the final AL wild card spot.
• The pitching has been very good over this span, but the batters have not fared well. Seattle ranks near the bottom in batting average, 29th in strikeout percentage and 27th in runs per game. They have scored three or fewer runs in 30 of their 53 games.
• ,We believe we need a new voice at Clubhouse.” Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto A statement said.

Servais, 57, compiled a 680-642 (.514 winning percentage) record in nine years with Seattle, ending his 21-year playoff drought in 2022. It was the longest streak in major North American professional team sports.

Only Lou Piniella Has the most managerial wins in franchise history.

👎 Not so honorable mentions

🏈 Big 12 Expert Picks: Who will take over with Texas and Oklahoma gone?

come on down, Colorado, Utah, Arizona And Arizona State! You’re part of the 16-team Big 12, and we think you’re one of Expert PicksAlready the favorites. The Utes are on top Approximate order of termination on five out of eight ballot papers, including that of Shehan Jayarajah.

• Jayaraja: “When the quarterback Cameron Rising When fully healthy, the Utes have gone 19-4 over the past three seasons and won two conference championships. Utah has also added four proven pass-catchers through the transfer portal to build a team full of tight ends Brant Kuithe and receiver Money ParkThe defense is as strong as ever, headlined by defensive tackle Junior TafunaIf a few things go right, this could be the best team in the world. Kyle Whittingham Era.”

But despite all the new names, there’s plenty of optimism in the old names, especially in the Sunflower State. Kansas And Kansas State got votes for most underrated teamAnd Richard Johnson is on the Jayhawks.

• Johnson: “Give me all the Jayhawks stock I can buy and go to the Big 12 Championship.” Jalon Daniels At quarterback; he just has to stay healthy. If he can do that, it’ll be Lance Leipold The team will do what every Leipold team has done before: win.”

Of course, we can’t do without talking about the Big 12 Deion Sanders‘ Colorado. Thanks to his son, Shedur, the conference has attended A ton of quarterback talent. I’d also like you to get acquainted with another newcomer to the conference: Arizona‘S Noah FifitaHe is one of our five Tier I players Big 12 Quarterback Tier,

The Big 12 completes our Power Four expert picks, but we have Group of Five selections coming out today, and Emory Hunt’s Group of Five Power Rankings To hold you over until then.

🏈 Creed Humphrey, AJ Terrell become highest-paid players at their positions

If you’re really good at what you do, the money will find you. Chiefs Center creed humfrey And Falcon Cornerback AJ Terrell This came to light recently, when both of them signed big contracts.

Humphrey, who has not missed a game in his NFL career, has signed a contract. Four-year, $72 million extension This includes $50 million guaranteed. At $18 million per year, this contract is pretty decent Frank Ragno‘s annual income is $13.5 million. Lionsthe previous highest for a center. Humphrey, 25, has made two Pro Bowls, been named second-team All-Pro once and won two Super Bowls.

Terrell, 25, was found Four-year, $81 million deal$65.8 million guaranteed. $20.25 million is more than all but one cornerback, PACKERS, Jerry AlexanderTerrell, who shares a star-studded defensive backfield with Jesse Bates III And Justin SimmonsWas a second-team All-Pro in 2021.

📺 What we’re watching this weekend

Friday

Jaguars vs. Falconson NFL Network at 7 p.m.
Astros vs. Orioles Or Diamondbacks vs. Red Soxon MLB Network at 7:05 p.m.
49ers vs. Raidersat 10 p.m. on NFL Network
Rays vs. Dodgers Or Giants vs. Mariners10:10 p.m. on MLB Network

Saturday

No. 10 Florida State vs. Georgia Tech12 p.m. on ESPN
Steelers vs Lionson NFL Network at 1 p.m.
Rockies vs. Yankees2:05 PM on MLB Network
Chargers vs. Cowboyson NFL Network at 4 p.m.
Cardinals vs. Twinson MLB Network at 7:10 p.m.
Giants at Jets7:30 p.m. on NFL Network
SMU in Nevadaat 8 p.m. on CBS Sports Network.
Fever in the lynx8 p.m. on NBA TV
Browns vs. Seahawksat 10 p.m. on NFL Network

sunday

Aces over the sky12 p.m. on CBS
Titans at Saintson NFL Network at 2 p.m.
Sparks at Wingson NBA TV at 4 p.m.
Cardinals vs. Broncos4:30 p.m. on CBS
Astros vs. Orioles7 p.m. on ESPN
Patriots on Commandersat 8 p.m. on NBC