Daily Archives: August 30, 2024

Rash of touchbacks is coming, and NFL doesn’t seem to be bothered by it

It has become increasingly clear that the new “dynamic” kickoff will possibly be a dud. We’ve been saying it for months. Bill Belichick said it this week. The NFL knows it could happen. The NFL seems to be not concerned about it. During Tuesday’s special meeting that focused on the issue of private equity, the owners received a brief update …

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Ohio State football vs Akron: How to watch, stream, and listen to the game

Oct 21, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes fans chant O-H-I-O around Ohio Stadium during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions. Ohio State won 20-12. It’s been a long off-season for the Ohio State football team and its fans. What seemed like a promising 2023 ended with two heartbreaking losses and …

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Eagles release non-green uniform combo for Brazil game

Eagles release non-green uniform combo for Brazil game originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles will kick off their season next week in São Paulo, Brazil, with a brand new uniform combination that notably doesn’t include any green. As the home team against the Packers at Corinthians Arena, the Eagles will be wearing white jerseys, black pants and black …

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Altitude Sports to broadcast two Colorado State football games

Two Colorado State football games will air regionally on television on Altitude Sports. The two games are: Northern Colorado at CSU at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7 New Mexico at CSU at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 The games will still be streamed online at the Mountain West Network (TheMW.com). Brian Roth will be on play-by-play for the …

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Can Jerod Mayo actually coach? Patriots face a critical unknown

Can Jerod Mayo actually coach? Patriots face a critical unknown originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Obsessed with quarterback drama, roster lamentations, and Game of Throne power dynamics, we’ve neglected to ask a fundamental question that could determine whether this upcoming Patriots season is run-of-the-mill bad or historically so: Can Jerod Mayo coach? We have zero idea, and that could …

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Bemidji State overcomes 1st-game mistakes, outlasts Michigan Tech in overtime

Aug. 30—BEMIDJI — A pair of turnovers, a missed field goal, zero first-half points and a few untimely penalties. It’s not exactly a winning recipe for a football team. But Bemidji State’s defense did just enough against Michigan Tech throughout the game to give its offense an opportunity to win it in the end. And quarterback Sam McGath and wide …

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Fantasy Football: Looking for deep sleepers to target? Here are 12 of them

Drake Maye, QB, New England Patriots (6% rostered) Maye will begin the season behind Jacoby Brissett, but he’ll make a fantasy impact when he inevitably takes over as New England’s starter. The Patriots aren’t a favorable fantasy situation, but Maye’s running ability can make up for it. He was a five-star recruit with the best career big-time throw rate over …

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How to watch, listen and stream Michigan State football vs. FAU on Friday

Michigan State’s Jalen Nailor wears the “S” logo on his helmet along with the rest of the Spartans for the game against Indiana on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. 201114 Msu Indiana 028a Michigan State football is officially back. The Spartans will open the 2024 season on Friday night against Florida Atlantic in a home …

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Texas football lands commitment from Jamie Ffrench, 5-star WR in 2025 class

Texas football’s late-summer recruiting surge continued Friday morning when the Longhorns nabbed a commitment from Florida wide receiver Jamie Ffrench, a five-star prospect for the 2025 class. Ffrench, from Jacksonville, is the second five-star receiver to commit to Texas this summer. Kaliq Lockett of Garland Sachse High School pledged earlier this month. French also is the second five-star prospect to …

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Fantasy Football: Notable news to use in last-minute drafts

Fantasy football analyst Sal Vetri compiles all of the latest NFL news YOU need to know ahead of the biggest draft weekend of the year. Brown’s stock has risen all offseason, and it started when Joe Mixon was traded to the Texans. This opened the door for Brown to earn a larger role in Year 2. The Bengals only added …

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Perry: How Patriots veterans feel about Brissett-Maye QB decision

Perry: How Patriots veterans feel about Brissett-Maye QB decision originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jerod Mayo’s decision to name Jacoby Brissett the New England Patriots’ starting quarterback over Drake Maye didn’t happen in a vacuum. The quarterback is the most important player on the field, and his success or failure impacts the livelihood of his teammates, who directly benefit …

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10 For The Win — Super Bowl futures ranked from 10-1

Jason McIntyre Co-Host of THE HERD and FOX Sports Betting Analyst It’s finally time for football, folks.  Last NFL season, I gave you 10 teams that could realistically win it all, ranked from 10 to 1.  And I’m doing it again for you this year. You will see the usual big dogs on the list, but I also wanted to …

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