Ravens undrafted rookie quarterback Emory Jones’ NFL debut was one to forget. Jones spent the entire game on the bench — until there were 16 seconds left, the Ravens got the ball at their own 40-yard line with the game tied, and coach John Harbaugh decided to see what Jones could do. Jones came in for his first snap, dropped …
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‘It’s make or break:’ Cougars suit up for 1st fall scrimmage
Aug. 10—PULLMAN — Jackson Lataimua put himself between the ball and the receiver, caught the ball and began running. He wasn’t running alone as the whole defense ran down the field with him, mobbing the junior defensive back at the end of WSU’s 60-yard practice field. It was only a matter of minutes before Portland State transfer Parker McKenna picked …
Read More »Several Eagles rookies turn heads in preseason debut
Several Eagles rookies turn heads in preseason debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia BALTIMORE — Five plays into his NFL preseason debut, Eagles first-round pick Quinyon Mitchell made an impressive play on the ball. But he still wasn’t satisfied. “Yeah, I should have had it,” Mitchell said. The No. 22 overall pick out of Toledo agreed that he was …
Read More »ESPN’s Greg McElroy releases SEC football power rankings
Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Greg McElroy has released his SEC football power rankings. McElroy, who is an ESPN college football expert, ranked every SEC team into five tiers, “Always College Football with Greg McElroy.” McElroy thinks that the SEC has four national championship contenders. He included six SEC teams in his preseason top-10, but does not think that every …
Read More »2024 NFL preseason: How to watch the Las Vegas Raiders vs. Minnesota Vikings game today
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy is expected to play for the Minnesota Vikings in their upcoming game against the Las vegas Raiders this afternoon. (Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports) The drought was the very worst … but football season is (un)officially back with the 2024 NFL preseason. Tonight, the preseason continues with a match-up between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Minnesota Vikings. …
Read More »Kirk Ferentz updates Koen Entringer’s recovery from offseason surgery
The Iowa Hawkeyes have good news brewing in their defensive backfield. In his Media Day press conference on Friday, Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz confirmed that Hawkeye defensive back Koen Entringer is back practicing. Entringer suffered a knee injury in Iowa’s Citrus Bowl loss versus Tennessee that required surgery over the offseason. “Yeah, one thing about medicine, and I’ve …
Read More »Eagles stock up, stock down after preseason game vs. Baltimore
Eagles stock up, stock down after preseason game vs. Baltimore originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia BALTIMORE — The Eagles rested some of their offensive and defensive stars but there was still plenty to watch on Friday night. The Eagles ended up winning 16-13 in a thriller over the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. As far as preseason finishes go, …
Read More »Big 12 football cornerback rankings: Where does Travis Hunter, Tacario Davis land?
The Big 12 is loaded with cornerbacks that opposing offenses would be wise to avoid. The conference boasts returners such as Kansas’ Cobee Bryant and Kansas State’s Jacob Parrish. It also has newcomers such as Colorado’s Travis Hunter and Arizona’s Tacario Davis. Here are the top 10 cornerbacks in the Big 12 for the 2024 season. Big 12 position rankings: Quarterback | Running …
Read More »It’s prove-it time for Rams QB Stetson Bennett in preseason start against Dallas
Stetson Bennett has not taken a game snap since the Rams’ final preseason game last year at Denver. So the quarterback is looking forward to Sunday’s preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys at SoFi Stadium. “I’m excited to play football again,” Bennett said. Bennett, a two-national champion at Georgia and 2023 fourth-round draft pick, struggled in that defeat at Denver. …
Read More »21 days until it is football time in Tennessee
Navy Shuler (21) Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season in 21 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. 2024 will be the fourth season for Tennessee under head coach Josh Heupel. In his …
Read More »2024 NFL preseason: How to watch the Washington Commanders vs. New York Jets game today
No. 2 overall draft pick Jayden Daniels will make his debut for the Commanders in their game against the Jets this Saturday. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) The drought was the very worst … but football season is (un)officially back with the 2024 NFL preseason. This Saturday, the preseason continues with a match-up between the Washington Commanders and New York Jets. The …
Read More »Jim Harbaugh to serve as honorary captain for Michigan’s season opener
Michigan football will have a very familiar face back on the sidelines at Michigan Stadium as the honorary captain for the 2024 season opener against Fresno State on Aug. 31. Former coach Jim Harbaugh accepted an invitation as the team’s honorary captain Week 1, athletic director Warde Manuel said in an interview on the “1 star recruits” podcast when explaining …
Read More »2024 NFL preseason: How to watch the Chicago Bears vs. Buffalo Bills game today
QB Caleb Williams will play for the Chicago Bears in their upcoming game against the Buffalo Bills today. (James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) The drought was the very worst … but football season is (un)officially back with the 2024 NFL preseason. Tonight, the preseason continues with a match-up between the Chicago Bears and the Buffalo Bills. This will be …
Read More »Michigan football looks shameless by honoring Jim Harbaugh after NCAA punishment
More than 2,000 miles away from Schembechler Hall, Jim Harbaugh stood defiant. “I do not apologize,” the former Michigan football coach huffed earlier this week at the headquarters of the Los Angeles Chargers, the NFL franchise he now leads. The emphatic statement followed a question about the recent leak of the NCAA’s draft notice of allegations detailing a slew of …
Read More »John Harbaugh hopes coaching kickoffs the right way makes new rule an advantage for Ravens
John Harbaugh says it’s on him to make sure the Ravens make the most of the NFL’s new kickoff rule. Harbaugh, who was a special teams coordinator before becoming a head coach, said he believes the Ravens can use the new rule to their advantage, and it’s up to the coaches to make sure the players fully understand the rule …
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