Mike Ekeler didn’t sugarcoat where Tennessee football started three years ago. The Vols special teams coordinator arrived in Knoxville with coach Josh Heupel in 2021, and he’s “beyond excited” to be part of what they’re building at UT. “When Josh Heupel came in here, let me tell you what: It was a hot mess, and we all know it,” Ekeler …

Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons has never missed a game due to injury. The only game he missed was his rookie season of 2021 when he sat out the final game of the regular season with COVID. Parsons has a high ankle sprain, and while the Cowboys haven’t ruled him out for Sunday’s game against the Steelers yet, the All-Pro acknowledged …

Sep 7, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman walks to the sideline in the second quarter against the Northern Illinois Huskies at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images It’s pretty clear that the two best conferences in NCAA college football are the Big Ten and SEC, and for teams like Notre …

Rams Larrell Murchison (52) and Zach VanValkenburg (51) are followed by coach Sean McVay into the locker room. Murchison might return for Week 5 after spending time on injured reserve. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) The Rams and their injury depleted roster finally could get some relief. Star receiver Cooper Kupp will remain out for Sunday’s game against the …

Florida State football (1-4, 1-3 in ACC) has more than the starting quarterback job in flux. According to the team’s depth chart released Monday the two starting guard spots and the tight ends are also up in the air on offense as the Seminoles prepare for Saturday’s home ACC game vs Clemson (3-0, 2-1 in ACC) at 7 p.m. at Doak Campbell Stadium. Earlier …

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson left Sunday’s game with what the team called a right hip injury. Coach Steve Steichen said Monday he did not think it was a “huge, huge injury” for Richardson. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Richardson has oblique and abdominal strains and is considered day to day. Richardson is not ruled out for Sunday’s game …

Florida State football quarterback DJ Uiagalelei may have suffered a “long-term injury” to a finger on his throwing hand in the Seminoles’ loss at SMU last Saturday, according to reports. FSU redshirt freshman Brock Glenn is expected to start in Saturday’s ACC game against No. 15 Clemson at Doak Campbell Stadium. 247Sports first reported Monday that Uiagalelei would be sidelined …

Purdy’s mom shares pure response to 49ers QB’s on-air shout-out originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There’s nothing quite like a mother’s wholesome response, whether it’s in person or online. During the 49ers’ much-needed 30-13 win against the New England Patriots on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco’s star quarterback Brock Purdy took advantage of his time in front …

MANHATTAN — Kansas State football quarterback Avery Johnson already had produced some highlight-reel moments in his young college career, but on Saturday against Oklahoma State he took it a step further. In just his sixth career start, Johnson bounced back from a shaky outing the week before to turn in his best performance yet in the Wildcats’ impressive 42-20 victory, …

We’ve got a pair of “Monday Night Football” games for a second straight week, and the headliner looks like a potential NFC playoff preview. The 3-0 Seattle Seahawks are at the top of the NFC West — injuries to some of the San Francisco 49ers’ offensive stars have contributed to the team’s uneven start — and tonight’s game at the …

The SEC logo in orange and blue colors is painted on the field before the game between the Florida Gators and Arkansas Razorbacks at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 4, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun] Florida didn’t play in Week 5 of the college football season, so the Gators held steady at …

Seeing wide receiver Mike Evans listed as a non-participant in practice would usually be an alarming development for the Buccaneers, but Monday’s circumstances make it a little less worrisome. The Buccaneers play the Falcons on Thursday, so they only held a walkthrough on Monday and estimated practice participation levels. That estimate for Evans is that he would have sat out …

Jan 11, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; A detailed view of College Football Playoff National Championship logo helmet at 2022 Indianapolis Host Committee press conference at the JW Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports We all knew that the winner of the Week 5 showdown between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs would hold all of the power in …

The Dolphins have announced one practice squad elevation for Monday night’s game against the Titans. Miami has elevated receiver Dee Eskridge to the active roster. Eskridge was active for last week’s loss to Seattle. He recorded one catch for 30 yards and one 28-yard kick return while playing eight offensive snaps and two special teams snaps. Eskridge has 18 career …

CLEMSON — Clemson football released its Week 6 depth chart Monday. There were no changes to the No. 14 Tigers’ depth chart after defeating Stanford 40-14 last week. Clemson (3-1, 2-0 ACC) will travel to Tallahassee, Florida, on Saturday (7 p.m. ET, ESPN) to face Florida State (1-4, 1-3) at Doak Campbell Stadium to begin its two-game road trip. Here’s Clemson’s full depth chart …