Daily Archives: August 24, 2024

ESPN analysts predict UNC football’s year-end bowl games

Aug 27, 2022; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels receiver Gavin Blackwell (2) is greeted by teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Florida A&M Rattlers at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports Some top analysts had already projected their year-end bowls before ESPN released theirs and the consensus was …

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5 key games for Idaho football

Aug. 24—We are just one week away from the opening game of the 2024 Idaho football season. The Vandals will open up against two Football Bowl Subdivision teams in Oregon and Wyoming on the road. The first P1FCU Kibbie Dome contest will be a rematch of a FCS quarterfinal game with UAlbany which will be one of five games at …

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Roll Tide Wire staff preseason predictions for 2024 Alabama football season

Nov 4, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) celebrates after defeating the LSU Tigers during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports If there is one thing that every college football fan loves to do ahead a new season, it’s make predictions. A staple of every new season, odds …

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Seven days until it is football time in Tennessee

MIAMI – NOVEMBER 8: Quarterback Casey Clausen #7 of the University of Tennessee Volunteers drops back to pass against the University of Miami Hurricanes during the game on November 8, 2003 in Miami, Florida. Tennessee defeated Miami 10-6. (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images) Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season in seven days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign …

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15 Eagles to watch in preseason game vs. Vikings

15 Eagles to watch in preseason game vs. Vikings originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles will wrap up their 2024 preseason at home against the Vikings with a rare 1 p.m. Saturday game at the Linc. After that, the Eagles will have to cut their 90-man roster to 53 players by 4 p.m. on Tuesday. And then it …

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Predicting how Tyler Warren will perform in Penn State’s new offense

The tight end position has been an important part of Penn State’s offense in recent years, sending multiple players to the NFL during that time. Mike Gesecki, Pat Freiermuth, Brenton Strange, and Theo Johnson have all been drafted inside the first four rounds over the last half a decade. That trend looks to continue with senior tight end Tyler Warren. …

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Where does Auburn land in Dan Mullen’s SEC predictions?

Oct 9, 2021; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen looks on against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Over the last month, analysts have dropped their SEC predictions in hopes of filling the void until the games kick off this weekend. Former SEC head coach …

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Breer: How Patriots feel about Gonzalez amid up-and-down camp

Breer: How Patriots feel about Gonzalez amid up-and-down camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots have plenty of roster issues to worry about entering the 2024 season. Apparently Christian Gonzalez isn’t one of them. The second-year cornerback hasn’t had the strongest training camp and preseason to date. After missing the final 13 games of his rookie …

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49ers’ backup QB job a close race between Josh Dobbs and Brandon Allen

The 49ers’ preseason is over, but their backup quarterback competition has not been settled. Joshua Dobbs and Brandon Allen both played in Friday night’s preseason finale against the Raiders, and head coach Kyle Shanahan said afterward that it’s too close to call which one of them will be No. 2 behind Brock Purdy on the depth chart. “Not really, I …

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