Latest Michael Penix News

Lawrence throws 2 TD passes against outmanned Falcons, Jaguars romp 31-0 in preseason finale

Aug. 23, 2024 22:45 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Trevor Lawrence tuned up for the regular season by guiding two long touchdown drives against a bunch of Atlanta players fighting for jobs, and the Jacksonville Jaguars blew away the Falcons 31-0 in the preseason finale Friday night. Lawrence completed 8 of 10 passes...

After falling in national title game, overhauled Washington faces new challenges in Big Ten

Aug. 21, 2024 15:58 PM EDT

SEATTLE (AP) — The players who took Washington to the cusp of a national championship last season are gone. Michael Penix Jr., Rome Odunze, Jalen McMillan, Ja’Lynn Polk, Troy Fautanu are all in the NFL. Kalen DeBoer is now the head coach at Alabama. Ryan Grubb is an offensive...

Rookie Michael Penix Jr. to sit again in Falcons' final preseason game against the Jaguars

Aug. 20, 2024 09:59 AM EDT

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has played in one preseason game for the Atlanta Falcons. That's enough for coach Raheem Morris. Penix, the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft and the Falcons' quarterback of the future, did not play in last...