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Monthly Archives: August 2024

WVU expecting a little bit of old and new from Penn State’s offense

Aug. 27—MORGANTOWN — Nobody seems to quite know what Penn State’s offense is going to look like this season, just that the Nittany Lions have the potential to be very good. New offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki has a strong track record of success, spending the last three seasons at Kansas and the previous five at Buffalo. “Andy did a great …

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Final predictions for every AFC team: Jets, Titans, Steelers & more | Football 301

This embedded content is not available in your region. Nate Tice and Charles McDonald join forces to preview every team in the AFC. For each team they discuss win totals, give a player to watch and try to predict why each team could under- or over-perform expectations this season. After discussing why the Georgia Bulldog championship-winning defense has underperformed so …

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Jets: Over/Under 9.5 wins this year? | Football 301

Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice and NFL writer Charles McDonald discuss whether the Jets can get over 9.5 wins this year and why Aaron Rodgers is the ultimate wild card. Hear the full conversation on “Football 301” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Next one up also at 9.5 …

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Kirk Ferentz comments on TJ Hall winning Iowa’s starting CB job

One of the most hotly contested competitions in the lead-up to Iowa’s season opener against Illinois State has been at cornerback. Graduate cornerback Jermari Harris was penciled in as a returning starter for the Hawkeyes given his 18 career starts and 12 starts in the 2023 season. Harris, a 6-foot-1, 189 pound cornerback, has registered 78 tackles, 17 passes defensed, …

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2024 Best NFL running backs: Christian McCaffrey, Derrick Henry lead rankings

The NFL season is almost here, with Week 1 approaching rapidly. The FOX Sports NFL staff has been rolling out their annual position rankings to get you acquainted with the biggest names in the sport. Over the past few weeks, we’ve covered the top off-ball linebackers, cornerbacks, edge rushers, and now we’ll dive into running backs. Members of the FOX …

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Bucs announce moves, including Chase Edmonds going on season-ending IR

The Buccaneers will not have running back Chase Edmonds this season. They placed him on season-ending injured reserve Tuesday with a knee injury. Receiver Rakim Jarrett can return after missing four games as he was placed on injured reserve/designated to return. The Bucs also announced they waived defensive back Marcus Banks, defensive lineman C.J. Brewer, tight end Sal Cannella, punter …

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Paul Boggs: OPSMA High School Football Notebook Week 1

Aug. 27—COLUMBUS — Week 1 of the 2024 high school football season is officially in the books. Just because it was early didn’t mean there weren’t any fireworks. Let’s take a look at some of the top performances from all around the state — with this week’s Ohio Prep Sports Media High School Football Notebook. * Portsmouth senior Chase Heiland …

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Oregon football schedule: Dates, times, TV channels for 2024 season

Oregon football is ready to erase the memory of its only two losses during the 2023 football season. As the Ducks move from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten, they enter the 2024 football season as favorites to contend for the 12-team College Football Playoffs and a conference championship. Oregon is ranked as the No. 3 team in the US LBM …

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Did the Patriots mess up with their offensive line draft strategy?

Did the Patriots mess up with their offensive line draft strategy? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston What good is a promising young quarterback when no one can protect him? It’s a question New England Patriots are asking themselves heading into the 2024 season. Drake Maye has flashed his high upside with a solid training camp and an impressive preseason …

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Colorado football mailbag: Has Buffs’ run defense improved? Record prediction?

Oct 7, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders with son and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Game week is finally here. The Colorado football team kicks off the 2024 season and Year 2 of the Deion Sanders era against perennial FCS powerhouse North Dakota State on Thursday …

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Day names Smith a starter against Akron

Aug. 27—COLUMBUS — Probably the biggest news to come out of Ryan Day’s first weekly press conference of Ohio State’s football season on Tuesday was conveyed by one word. When asked if he expected freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith to be on the field for OSU’s first snap in its opener against Akron on Saturday, the Buckeyes’ coach said, “Yes.” …

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NFL Predictions: Who will sit atop the AFC and NFC West?

Day 2 of NFL Predictions Week is all about the AFC and NFC West, and our FOX Sports’ personalities are continuing their rankings ahead of kickoff.  On Day 1, “First Things First” co-hosts Nick Wright and Chris Broussard started things off by ranking the teams in the AFC and NFC East, including which ones will earn a playoff berth. Now, …

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JuJu Smith-Schuster: Too early to say if I’ll play Week 1

Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster said at a Tuesday press conference that he “has a lot in the tank,” but he’s not sure if he’ll be showing off what he’s got in the Chiefs’ season opener. Smith-Schuster’s return to the Chiefs became official on Monday and he told reporters in Kansas City that it’s “too early to say” if he’ll be …

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