Latest Sam Hartman News

Commanders put QB Marcus Mariota on injured reserve; Jeff Driskel to back up Jayden Daniels

Sep. 07, 2024 15:22 PM EDT

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Commanders put Marcus Mariota on injured reserve on Saturday, ensuring the veteran quarterback will miss at least the first four games of the season. Coach Dan Quinn said Mariota strained a pectoral muscle. The 30-year-old Mariota missed practice...

Mike Elko makes Texas A&M coaching debut against former QB when Aggies host Notre Dame

Aug. 29, 2024 13:31 PM EDT

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — When coach Mike Elko makes his debut with No. 20 Texas A&M against No. 7 Notre Dame on Saturday he will see a very familiar face. Quarterback Riley Leonard transferred to Notre Dame this offseason after spending three seasons at Duke, with Elko as...

No. 7 Notre Dame leaning heavily on new QB Riley Leonard to make expanded playoff field

Aug. 19, 2024 06:16 AM EDT

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Coach Marcus Freeman begins his third season at Notre Dame in a familiar spot. He has another new starting quarterback and another new offensive coordinator. Changes in the college football landscape — the expanded 12-team playoff field and a veteran...

Jayden Daniels says it's 'not a problem' not to be named the Commanders' starting QB yet

Jul. 26, 2024 13:54 PM EDT

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — It might be an issue to some that Dan Quinn has yet to publicly name Jayden Daniels as the Washington Commanders' starting quarterback. Just don’t include Daniels among that group. The 2023 Heisman Trophy winner and No. 2 pick in the NFL draft...