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. …
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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 …
Read More »Social media reacts to the flip of wide receiver Isaiah Mozee to Nebraska
. The Nebraska Cornhuskers have flipped a University of Oregon recruit. Isaiah Mozee switched his commitment from the Ducks to the Huskers on Friday afternoon. Mozee is a four-star receiver for Lee Summit North High School in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Last season, he appeared in 11 games, making 74 receptions for 1,033 yards and 12 touchdowns. The receiver had been …
Read More »Tank Dell scores preseason TD, feels good after injury and offseason shooting
Tank Dell is back. Dell, the Texans wide receiver whose rookie season was cut short with an injury and who then suffered minor injuries in an offseason shooting, returned to the field and scored a touchdown in the Texans’ preseason win over the Steelers. “To come out here healthy, feeling good, 250 days since I stepped on the field and …
Read More »Richland 200: No. 4 Shelby’s Brayden DeVito working on lasting legacy, building leadership
SHELBY — Before Brayden DeVito even entered his kindergarten year, he loved football. The summer before even beginning school, he signed up for flag football and as soon as he touched the ball, he knew he was home. Playing running back and receiving the handoff, it was almost unfair. DeVito took his first touch to the house for a touchdown. …
Read More »Sauce Gardner to Jayden Daniels: Man, you’re gonna be real good
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels picked up an admirer after Thursday’s joint practice with the Jets. It was the first time that Daniels has faced an opposing NFL defense in any setting and reports from the session said that there were highs and lows for the rookie in rainy conditions in New Jersey. Some of the lows could be attributed to …
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