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Daily Archives: September 6, 2024

Tale of the Tape: Auburn vs. Cal

. The Auburn Tigers (1-0) take on ACC opponent California (1-0) on Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Auburn comes into the matchup fresh off a 73-3 beatdown of FCS in-state “rival” Alabama A&M, while the Golden Bears took care of business in their opener as well, taking down UC Davis 31-13. Hugh Freeze’s Tigers played about the most efficient game they …

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Why Bosa is confident 49ers’ run defense will be better this season

Why Bosa is confident 49ers’ run defense will be better this season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — In 2023, the 49ers’ run defense was not as stingy as it has been in the past. Nick Bosa did not make any excuses for the group’s past performances, but he believes this year’s defensive line is set …

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Tennessee offers 2027 cornerback Rilee Drew

. Tennessee offered a scholarship to 2027 cornerback prospect Rilee Drew. “Late night blessing, thankful to receive an offer from University of Tennessee,” Drew said. The 5-foot-11, 150-pound cornerback prospect is from Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia. Drew is recruited by Tennessee defensive backs coach Willie Martinez. There are not recruiting rankings currently for Drew from Rivals, 247Sports, On3 …

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Big Ten Football Viewing Guide for Week 2

Michigan State’s Michael Masunas celebrates a first down after a catch against Florida Atlantic during the first quarter on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Big Ten football is back again this week, with the action kicking off on Friday night. Teams in the Big Ten opened the season last week with an impressive 17-1 overall …

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Chiefs defeat Ravens (again) – who can stop KC? | Inside Coverage

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and NFL writer Frank Schwab react to the Chiefs 27-20 win over the Ravens in Week 1 and discuss if there’s anyone in the NFL that can take down the champs this year. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript …

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Fantasy Football: Lessons learned from Ravens-Chiefs

Baltimore Ravens TE Isaiah Likely stole the show in Thursday night’s 2024 NFL Kickoff game with nine catches for 111 receiving yards and a score. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga) The following is an excerpt from the latest edition of Yahoo’s fantasy football newsletter, Get to the Points! If you like what you see, you can subscribe for free here. The preseason …

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Desmond Howard breaks down Michigan football vs. Texas game expectations

Photo: Isaiah Hole ANN ARBOR, Mich. — It couldn’t be a bigger game in Week 2 as defending national champion Michigan football welcomes fellow 2023 College Football Playoff participant Texas to The Big House for a top 10 matchup in nonconference. It’s only the second-ever meeting between the two storied programs and it’s the only regular-season matchup that will have …

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Shanahan reveals miraculous location Pearsall was shot

Shanahan reveals miraculous location Pearsall was shot originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Ricky Pearsall’s road to recovery after being shot last weekend is a miracle on its own. The 49ers rookie was shot during an attempted armed robbery Saturday near San Francisco’s Union Square, with the bullet going through his chest without damage to his vital organs. And …

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Tennessee-North Carolina State game to feature Mike Leach ties on both sidelines

Josh Heupel. Tennessee Volunteers versus Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on October 21, 2023. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Mike Leach became a first time collegiate head coach at Texas Tech in 2000 after successful stints at Oklahoma (1999), Kentucky (1997-98), Valdosta State (1992-96) and Iowa Wesleyan (1989-91) as offensive coordinator. Leach was hired by …

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Fantasy Football Week 1 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em

Fantasy football sit-and-start advice should always be relative and league-dependent. Many starts and sits are obvious too, so we will instead focus on fringe options in this column, the ones that take real thought. Good luck with your Week 1 lineups! Start: George Pickens Pickens gets a tougher matchup with A.J. Terrell likely shadowing him, but he’s still a top-30 …

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Report: Connor Stalions becomes interim football coach at a Detroit high school

Connor Stalions is now reportedly the acting head coach for the Detroit Mumford High School football team. CBS Sports reported Friday that Stalions, the former Michigan football staffer who is the central figure of the NCAA investigation into the Wolverines’ alleged sign-stealing scandal, will serve as Mumford’s acting head coach for at least one game because head coach William McMichael …

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Fantasy Football: Week 1 conviction picks

The Yahoo Fantasy crew has full confidence in these players delivering a memorable performance in your fantasy football lineups for Week 1. Yes, Taysom Hill will make his presence felt in opening week Taysom Hill ran the ball nine times for 75 yards in his one game against Carolina last season, while also catching a pass and completing another. He’s …

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