Sep. 1—GRAND FORKS — The trend around college football this last weekend was unkind to the underdog. Broadly, the FBS hammered the FCS. Blame the transfer portal, the scheduling of Power 4 rather than Group of 5 or the FCS losing top teams to the FBS the last few years. It’s a mix of all three. With that in mind, …

49ers’ Pearsall released from hospital one day after shooting originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There continues to be positive developments surrounding 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. Pearsall, who was shot in the chest during an armed robbery attempt on Saturday near Union Square in San Francisco, was released from San Francisco General Hospital on Sunday, the 49ers …

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) is sacked during the season opener at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, August 31, 2024 against the University of Miami Hurricanes in the second half. Miami defeated the Gators 41-17. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun] Things did not go the way the Gator Nation had hoped in college football’s Week 1 as …

Photo: Isaiah Hole ANN ARBOR, Mich. — It wasn’t a romp of a season opener for Michigan football though the score certainly looked that way in the end. But it took the Wolverines all four quarters to put Fresno State away — either an indictment on the maize and blue or perhaps a vote of confidence for a Group of …

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Cam Ward was not impressed. We’re not talking about the Florida Gators, although Miami’s quarterback had every reason to walk out of The Swamp Saturday underwhelmed with what he saw across the line of scrimmage after the Hurricanes’ 41-17 beat down. But Ward knew enough not to say as much about an opponent. What had Ward confused …

The NFL last played regular-season games on Labor Day weekend in 2001, when the L in the logo still had a squiggly line. It’s just a matter of time before the NFL reclaims the turf it abandoned 23 years ago. It’s inevitable. If/when (when) the NFL adds an 18th game and if the NFL Players Association demands a second bye, …

Sep 16, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Lathan Ransom (8) and defensive end JT Tuimoloau (44) celebrate an interception by linebacker Steele Chambers (22) during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 63-10. Ohio State football had an explosive offensive showing in its Week 1 …

Please consider a subscription. Much of the 2024-25 season coverage will be exclusive to subscribers. LUBBOCK — Former Central quarterback Maverick McIvor became the first Abilene Christian quarterback to throw for 500 yards against an NCAA D-I opponent on Saturday in a 52-51 loss to Texas Tech. McIvor completed 36 of 51 passes for 506 yards and three touchdowns but was tripped …

Jan 1, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) throws the ball during the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports LSU will begin the season with the eyes of the nation up on it when it faces USC in the Sunday standalone game at Allegiant Stadium in …

Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney greets Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malkai Starks (24) after the 2024 Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney was disappointed following Clemson’s 34-3 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs in Week 1. Clemson is 0-1 for the third …

Abilene Christian took Texas Tech to overtime on Saturday. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) Four people suffered injuries when Abilene Christian’s bus was involved in a crash after the team’s 52-51 overtime loss at Texas Tech on Saturday night. According to a statement from the FCS school, a player, two coaches and the bus driver suffered minor injuries …

Quarterbacks A:. Drew Allar and Beau Pribula looked very comfortable in new coordinator Andy Kotelnicki’s offense. Running backs A: Nick Singleton rushed for 114 yards, including his first two 40-yard gains since his spectacular freshman season in 2022. Receivers A: Harrison Wallace III enjoyed the finest game of his career and Omari Evans made a contested 55-yard catch. Offensive linemen …

It all begins on Thursday.  With the NFL season kicking off this week, “Bear Bets” is wrapping up its preview episodes for the year. So far, the gang’s shared its favorite wagers on win totals, award winners and more. This week, Chris “The Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz were joined by Will Hill and John Murray of the SuperBook and …

Aug 31, 2024; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys coach Mike Gundy on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports The 2024 college football season is off and running and yet many are still looking back at 2023. Why? Because of the cloud of controversy …

Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports The college football season is officially underway and Week 2 brings with it an inter-conference battle between Power Four programs. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are ranked No. 18 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, and defeated South Dakota State 44-20 to start their season. The Arkansas Razorbacks put on a show in Week 1, dismantling Arkansas …