Sep 1, 2019; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws during the first half against the Houston Cougars at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The Oklahoma Sooners will look to improve to 2-0 on the 2024 season when they host the Houston Cougars on Saturday night. The two programs have …
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Coming for the Kingdom: Assessing the top 5 threats to end the Chiefs’ reign
The Kansas City Chiefs are trying to do something no team has ever done: win three straight Super Bowls. The rest of the NFL is trying to stop them. Here are the key elements of the Chiefs’ success, which will again play a role in their quest — and could provide clues to how other teams can unseat the kings …
Read More »Football Preview 2024 | Inexperienced Allegany hopes to surprise
Sep. 5—CUMBERLAND — Allegany failed to meet the lofty expectations set before last season. It hopes to exceed them this time around. The Campers sported a 23-player season class in 2023 and had their sights on a region championship and a trip to Annapolis. Instead, Allegany saw its season end with a disappointing 35-14 defeat to county rival Mountain Ridge …
Read More »49ers’ Deebo Samuel talks leadership & mentoring younger teammates
Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton chats with the star wide receiver about his evolving leadership role in San Francisco and advice for younger teammates. Deebo Samuel joined Yahoo Sports on behalf of FedEx. Video Transcript What’s up y’all? I’m Caroline Fenton with Yahoo Sports and joining us now, on behalf of the fedex Air and Ground Awards is San Francisco 49 …
Read More »Believe in the Sun Devils? Arizona State football can notch first-ever win over an SEC foe
Arizona State’s football program looked great beating Wyoming to start the season. No arguments there. But will it carry over when the Sun Devils host the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Mountain America Stadium on Saturday? Actually, yes. I think it will, even if there are some big differences between the teams. “I’m excited for this week,” ASU coach Kenny Dillingham …
Read More »2024-25 Super Bowl predictions: Experts pick who will play in, win Super Bowl LIX
Every NFL team enters the season with dreams of hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. And every team knows the odds are stacked against them. Simple math is the clearest way to convey that. Thirty-one of the league’s 32 teams will fail in their quest. Reaching — and winning in — February tends to require immense talent, incredible coaching and pristine health. …
Read More »Derrick Henry’s adjustment to life as a Baltimore Raven
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz chats with Ravens running back Derrick Henry about moving on from the Tennessee Titans after eight seasons and teaming up with MVP Lamar Jackson. Derrick joined Yahoo Sports on behalf of Pepsi. View more Video Transcript Jason Fitz from Yahoo Sports, hanging out with the King Derek Henry joining us on behalf of Pepsi. You are …
Read More »Five-star freshman DJ Lagway to start at QB for Florida in Week 2
Florida QB DJ Lagway is getting the start in Week 2. The freshman is atop the depth chart ahead of the Gators’ game against Samford on Saturday. Graham Mertz suffered a concussion in the second half of Florida’s loss to Miami in Week 1 and is still in concussion protocol. Lagway replaced Mertz after he was hit following an interception. …
Read More »Eagles vs. Packers predictions for Week 1 of NFL season in Brazil
Eagles vs. Packers predictions for Week 1 of NFL season in Brazil originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles will kick off their season as the home team agains the Packers at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil on Friday, Sept. 6. This is the first-ever NFL game in South America. Let’s get to the predictions: Reuben Frank (0-0) …
Read More »QB Confidential: NFL passers pick the smartest QB, best arm, top WR, defender, more
In recent years, we’ve had fun doing a “Pro Bowl Confidential” where, in an anonymous survey, we ask 10 quick questions, mostly superlatives about the best of the NFL, from the best of the NFL. This year, we wanted to survey the most important position in the league, talking to NFL quarterbacks about the best at their position, the positions …
Read More »What to watch: Week 2 college football viewing guide
It’s time for our first top-10 matchup of the season. Week 2 boasts a game between two of the four playoff teams from a season ago as Texas visits Michigan. The game is the first of a home-and-home series between the two college football powerhouses as Michigan heads to Austin in 2027. In between, Texas has two games against Ohio …
Read More »Tyler Guyton: I get to gauge myself as a player against Myles Garrett
Cowboys rookie Tyler Guyton isn’t going to get a chance to ease into life as an NFL left tackle. Guyton will be starting for Dallas this Sunday and that means he will be tangling with the reigning defensive player of the year for most of his debut. The Cowboys will be in Cleveland and Myles Garrett will be trying to …
Read More »Leslie O’Neal’s ‘character and integrity’ led to Oklahoma State football Ring of Honor
STILLWATER — Matt Monger was teammates with some of the greatest defensive ends in football during his college and professional career that spanned from 1980-90. At Oklahoma State, he teamed with Dexter Manley, who Monger describes as a “genetic freak,” because of his incomparable athletic ability. With the New York Jets, Monger shared the field with Mark Gastineau, who held …
Read More »NFL 2024 preview: Season predictions, including Super Bowl champion, MVP, biggest surprises and more
The 2024 NFL season kicks off tonight as the Kansas City Chiefs open defense of their second straight Super Bowl title against the Baltimore Ravens, last season’s No. 1 seed in the AFC. That game should be great. What about after? Both further into Week 1 and well beyond it? Our Yahoo Sports NFL crew made their picks for MVP, …
Read More »Live updates, scores & highlights from Week 3 of high school football around Fayetteville
Welcome to the 910Preps Friday Night Live football scoreboard, with in-game updates from all of the Fayetteville area’s football teams in action on Week 3. Scores refresh every 60 seconds, so be sure to check in often, and we’ll be adding highlights from social media and on-site reporters and photographers throughout the night. Follow us on X, formerly Twitter, @910Preps …
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