New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo still believes Ja'Lynn Polk will be a good NFL player, but he's also honest about the rookie wide receiver's current standing with the team. "We need more from Polk.

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo told his players what he thought about their performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday

"We are grateful to Will and his family for their dedication to Southern Miss over the past four years," athletic director Jeremy McClain said in a statement. "Will poured his heart and soul into this program and into shaping these young men.

East Carolina has fired coach Mike Houston after five seasons. Athletic director Jon Gilbert made the announcement Sunday, a day after the Pirates (3-4) lost to No. 23 Army 45-28. Defensive coordinator Blake Harrell will be interim coach for the remainder of the season.

East Carolina fired coach Mike Houston on Sunday, one day after falling to 3-4 this season. Athletics director Jon Gilbert said in a statement that "a change is needed to move the program forward. We have high expectations and those are not changing.

East Carolina football will be looking for a new coach for the 2025 season after announcing Mike Houston has been fired, effective immediately. The Pirates lost 45-28 at No. 23 Army on Saturday, falling to 3-4 on the season and 1-2 in the American with five games left on the schedule.