Samson Nacua nearly provided the most exciting touchdown of the NFL preseason on Sunday just before halftime of the New Orleans Saints’ 30–27 loss to the Tennessee Titans. With four seconds remaining in the second quarter, Titans kicker Brayden Narveson attempted a 58-yard field goal. The kick was well short of the uprights, giving Nacua an opportunity to field the …
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ESPN’s College GameDay will be on hand for Notre Dame at Texas A&M
Crews set up stages, screens and scaffolding for ESPN’s “College GameDay” weekly football show, on Thursday, Sep. 9, 2021, outside of Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. The show will air live on Saturday morning. 0909 Gameday 002 Jpg ESPN’s College GameDay travels to see the best game every week during the college football season and for the first time in …
Read More »Sean Payton: I see all three of our QBs making cut to 53 players
The Broncos have some decisions to make about their roster over the next few days, but head coach Sean Payton said that they’ve already settled one question in his mind. Payton told reporters after Sunday’s preseason finale that he expects all three of the team’s quarterbacks making it through the cut to 53 players. First-round pick Bo Nix beat out …
Read More »Breaking down Colorado’s star power at wide receiver
Nov 17, 2023; Pullman, Washington, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) makes a catch against Washington State Cougars defensive back Jamorri Colson (29) in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports The Colorado Buffaloes are loaded at the wide receiver position heading into the 2024 season. The team fields five …
Read More »Jacoby Brissett has a right shoulder injury, which could open the door for Drake Maye
Yes, Jacoby Brissett is the starting quarterback in New England. And he will be until rookie Drake Maye leapfrogs Brissett, or until Brissett can’t play due to injury. The injury angle is now in play. The Patriots have announced that Brissett suffered a right shoulder injury against the Commanders on Sunday night. The injury happened during a sack. He reached …
Read More »Florida State football overreactions: Seminoles season already lost after opening defeat?
Disappointment is a natural reaction, one experienced by many fans across college football, and one that’s amplified following season openers. There’s so much buildup, so much excitement, so much anticipation. One team wins. The other loses. And disappointed fans on the losing end may think the world is ending. That could be the feeling at Florida State following Saturday’s stunning …
Read More »Jacoby Brissett injury: Latest updates on Patriots QB’s shoulder
Jacoby Brissett injury: Latest updates on Patriots QB’s shoulder originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jacoby Brissett was the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots in their preseason finale Sunday night against the Washington Commanders, but he lasted only one drive. The veteran QB was seen wincing after taking a hard hit on a sack by Commanders defensive end …
Read More »Texas Longhorns 2024 opponents ranked by difficulty
Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with his players and fans after their victory over Florida. The annual Georgia vs Florida football rivalry was held at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL Saturday, October 29, 2022. The Bulldogs went in at halftime with a 28 to 3 lead over the Gators and won with a final score of 42 …
Read More »Drake Maye flashes upside in Patriots’ preseason finale after Jacoby Brissett leaves with shoulder injury
With New England’s quarterback competition still ongoing, Jacoby Brissett got banged up, and Drake Maye flashed his upside in the the Patriots’ preseason finale against the Washington Commanders Sunday night. Brissett got the start against Washington backups and suffered what the Patriots announced was a right shoulder injury on New England’s first drive of the game. Commanders defensive end K.J. …
Read More »Chris Kiffin, younger brother of Lane Kiffin, set to join Ole Miss football staff | Report
OXFORD — Chris Kiffin, the younger brother of Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin, is set for a third stint on the Rebels’ staff, according to a report from Chris Low of ESPN. Kiffin most recently served as the linebackers coach for the Houston Texans. In total, he has 19 years of coaching experience, having spent seven of them working …
Read More »Shanahan explains why Puni isn’t LT option amid Williams holdout
Shanahan explains why Puni isn’t LT option amid Williams holdout originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Dominick Puni spent the 2023 season at left tackle for the Kansas Jayhawks, but 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan shared that the lineman currently is not an option for the position, even if contract issues with Trent Williams are unresolved by Week 1. With …
Read More »WATCH: Wisconsin 2025 LB commit shares highlights from first game of senior season
Wisconsin class of 2025 linebacker commit Brenden Anes shared highlights from his first game as a senior at Page High School on Saturday via X. In each defensive sequence in the clip, Anes lines up as an outside backer and tracks down the quarterback or running back with tenacity. The most notable highlight arrives when Anes bursts toward the quarterback …
Read More »Patriots legends react to Drake Maye’s impressive preseason performance
Patriots legends react to Drake Maye’s impressive preseason performance originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots fans were pretty fired up after watching rookie quarterback Drake Maye lead an 11-play, 88-yard touchdown drive early in Sunday night’s preseason game versus the Washington Commanders. Three Patriots legends were quite impressed, too. Randy Moss and Julian Edelman both shared their …
Read More »Where does Oklahoma land in ESPN’s tier rankings?
NORMAN, OK – NOVEMBER 19: Head coach Brent Venables of the Oklahoma Sooners reacts as his team stops the Oklahoma State Cowboys late in the fourth quarter of the Bedlam game at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on November 19, 2022 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) The 2024 college football season is underway. Week Zero served up …
Read More »WATCH: Drake Maye throws first Patriots TD pass in preseason finale
WATCH: Drake Maye throws first Patriots TD pass in preseason finale originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Drake Maye’s first drive in Sunday’s preseason game against the Washington Commanders was a very enjoyable experience for New England Patriots fans. The rookie quarterback led an 11-play, 88-yard drive capped off by a 18-yard touchdown pass to running back Kevin Harris. It …
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