The New York Giants have appointed Shane Bowen as the new defensive coordinator, aiming for a strategic shift with less blitzing and a more zone-heavy secondary. Auburn's football team, under coach Hugh Freeze, hopes to break a streak of losing seasons in 2024, relying on key offensive players despite challenges with quarterback Payton Thorne. In recruiting news, four-star quarterback Antwann Hill committed to Memphis over Florida, and highly-touted defensive tackle Eric Thomas narrowed his choices to South Carolina and Syracuse. USC's 2024 season will feature battles against top defensive backs, including All-Americans Johnson and Watts. Meanwhile, Tennessee's James Pearce Jr. leads the list of returning sack leaders, and Syracuse football is among the finalists for recruit CJ May.