Patrick Conn

Wichita Falls

Host at Locked On Podcast Network

Senior Editor, College Wire at USA Today

Senior Editor of the College Wire, USA TODAY Sports Media Group

Articles

Jim Harbaugh's alma mater will serve self-imposed penalty for sign-stealing scandal

1 week ago | chargerswire.usatoday.com | Patrick Conn

According to ESPN, the Michigan Wolverines head coach will serve a self-imposed two-game suspension due to the advanced sign-stealing scandal that occurred under the guidance of current Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh. While this won't impact Harbaugh since he is no longer under the NCAA's purview as the Chargers' head coach, his former offensive coordinator, Sherrone Moore, will have to deal with the consequences.
Jim Harbaugh has a vision to get Justin Herbert into the Hall of Fame

1 week ago | chargerswire.usatoday.com | Patrick Conn

Jim Harbaugh loves his quarterback, and his last comment on Justin Herbert might raise a few eyebrows. While joining the Rich Eisen show, Harbaugh discussed how the additions of running back Omarion Hampton and Tre Harris can help the Chargers' franchise quarterback reach his full potential. "I just woke up the other day and said, I got to get Justin Herbert to the Hall of Fame," Harbaugh said to Eisen. "That would mean winning a couple of Super Bowls. A lot of people would benefit.
One analyst believes the Chargers should trade a young wide receiver

1 week ago | chargerswire.usatoday.com | Patrick Conn

The Chargers made a concerted effort to get Justin Herbert and the offense some help in the 2025 NFL draft. The team selected wide receivers Tre Harris in the second round and Keandre Lambert-Smith in the fifth round. They also added running back Omarian Hampton with the first round selection and tight end Orande Gadsden II in the fifth round. All in all, it was a productive draft for the offense. After a one-year hiatus, the team also added Mike Williams to the wide receiver room.
What we know about the Chargers 2025 NFL schedule ahead of the reveal

1 week ago | chargerswire.usatoday.com | Patrick Conn

The NFL poorly announced that the 2025 football schedule would be revealed on May 14. Roughly two weeks away from the reveal has us wondering just what this schedule could look like. We know the opponents, so that won't be a shock, but what will the order look like for Jim Harbaugh and company in year two? The 2025 schedule includes nine home games and eight road games.
What we know about the Chargers 2025 NFL schedule ahead of the reveal

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Patrick Conn

The NFL poorly announced that the 2025 football schedule would be revealed on May 14. Roughly two weeks away from the reveal has us wondering just what this schedule could look like. We know the opponents, so that won't be a shock, but what will the order look like for Jim Harbaugh and company in year two? The 2025 schedule includes nine home games and eight road games.
In or out: Which fifth-year options were picked up from 2022 draft class

1 week ago | touchdownwire.usatoday.com | Patrick Conn

The May 1 deadline to decide on fifth-year options for the 2022 NFL draft class has come and gone. There were 31 of 32 selections that needed to be made. Of the 32 teams in the NFL, only 19 of those franchises had options to exercise due to selecting the player in the 2022 draft or by trading for one of the 32 selections. Players who did not get their fifth-year club option picked up will become unrestricted free agents following the 2025 season.
Chargers add WR Nic Anderson in 2026 NFL mock draft from ESPN

1 week ago | chargerswire.usatoday.com | Patrick Conn

Just a week removed from the 2025 NFL draft has many already looking forward to the 2026 version despite the fact that the Los Angeles Chargers will begin rookie minicamp next weekend. The Chargers just wrapped up the 2025 class, but could there be a clear No. 1 need for next year already on the minds of many? If you find yourself perusing through the mock drafts, you might find one particular position at the top of the needs list for head coach Jim Harbaugh and the Bolts.
Four candidates that could go from worst to first, check out the list

1 week ago | amestrib.com | Patrick Conn

In every season, there is a team or two that jumps up out of nowhere to compete at the highest level in their conference. During the 2024 college football season, two teams went from worst to first-ish. Those two were the Indiana Hoosiers and Arizona State Sun Devils. Both teams were last in their respective conferences and were going with a head coach who was recently hired. Kenny Dillingham took over the Sun Devils in 2023 while the Hoosiers turned to first-year head coach Curt Cignetti.
Texas Tech quarterback is back to throwing the football after offseason surgery

2 weeks ago | statesman.com | Patrick Conn

Texas Tech quarterback is back to throwing the football after offseason surgeryThe Texas Tech Red Raiders are gearing up for a run at the Big 12 title in 2025. The team has really been hitting the transfer portal trail hard this year, and according to the 247Sports transfer portal rankings, they currently have the No. 2 class, just 0.06 points behind the LSU Tigers. Five-star signee Micah Hudson, who left the program following the season, has transferred back to the Red Raiders.
Texas Tech quarterback is back to throwing the football after offseason surgery

2 weeks ago | collegesportswire.usatoday.com | Patrick Conn

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are gearing up for a run at the Big 12 title in 2025. The team has really been hitting the transfer portal trail hard this year, and according to the 247Sports transfer portal rankings, they currently have the No. 2 class, just 0.06 points behind the LSU Tigers. Five-star signee Micah Hudson, who left the program following the season, has transferred back to the Red Raiders. He is among the 21 players who are joining the team for the upcoming campaign.