BATON ROUGE – Perhaps the best way to describe the first win of the 2024 season for LSU football is uninspiring. Nicholls, in its first time ever, came into Tiger Stadium Saturday night and stood up to the No. 19 Tigers (1-1), trailing 23-14 at halftime and cut the lead back down to two points, 23-21, for the third time …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Andy Behrens weighs in on the last-minute decision by the Steelers to start the quarterback over Russell Wilson due to a calf injury. Video Transcript Maybe the most significant to many people, Russell Wilson with that calf this morning, the Steelers decided he will not be active, which means Justin Fields will start. So, uh Andy …

AUBURN, ALABAMA – SEPTEMBER 07: Quarterback Payton Thorne #1 of the Auburn Tigers runs the ball by linebacker Cade Uluave #0 of the California Golden Bears during the first half of play at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 07, 2024 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) Following a dominant week one victory over Alabama A&M, Auburn football had a …

It will be some time before we know who will play in the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans, but the halftime act is locked in. It was revealed on Sunday morning that Kendrick Lamar will be the featured performer at halftime of the Feb. 9 extravaganza on FOX. The NFL posted a video from Lamar to make the reveal. …

Dallas Cowboys fans, breathe easy. Dak Prescott’s bank account, be excited. Prescott and the Cowboys agreed to a four-year, $240 million extension on Sunday, with a record $231 million guaranteed, resolving the team’s — and perhaps the NFL’s — biggest impending contract situation and keeping its star quarterback around for the foreseeable future. Just in: The Cowboys and Dak Prescott …

Boston Celtics players Baylor Scheierman and Derrick White stopped by to watch Nebraska host Colorado on Saturday in front of an announced attendance of 86,906 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. Scheierman, who was born in Nebraska and played at South Dakota State and Creighton, was there to support the Cornhuskers, while White, who played one year with the Buffaloes, was …

After months of speculation and “good conversations,” the Dallas Cowboys have reportedly agreed to an extension with quarterback Dak Prescott on a four-year, $240 million deal. The 31-year-old, who was entering the final season of a four-year, $160 million deal, sought to negotiate a new extension ahead of the season. However, both he and three-time Pro Bowler and star wideout …

The Russell Wilson era for the Pittsburgh Steelers is going to have to wait at least a week. The Pittsburgh Steelers ruled out the veteran quarterback with a calf injury 90 minutes before Sunday’s season opener against Atlanta Falcons after watching Wilson warm up. Former Chicago Bears starter Justin Fields will start under center instead. Wilson was deemed questionable for …

Some of college football’s top teams appeared snakebit in Week 2. Saturday’s schedule saw multiple ranked teams struggle against perceived lesser opponents, including three upsets by unranked foes. That doesn’t include No. 12 Tennessee and No. 3 Texas, who both flexed their muscles with a 51-10 drubbing of No. 23 NC State and a 31-12 win over No. 9 Michigan …

In addition, there are 12 games on Sunday, including a Bears-Titans matchup that will feature the highly anticipated debut of No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams. Follow all the big plays, scores and highlights here! 10:46p ET Titans at Bears 10:47p ET Texans at Colts 10:47p ET Cardinals at Bills 10:47p ET Jaguars at Dolphins 10:47p ET Patriots at …

Eagles snap counts: Zack Baun doesn’t leave the field in opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia SÃO PAULO — When the Eagles signed Zack Baun this spring, most folks thought he was going to be used as a situational and highly specialized pass rusher. Nope. Not only is Baun a starting linebacker but he didn’t leave the field in …

Sep. 8—PULLMAN — Early in the second half of Washington State’s second straight victory to open the season, a 37-16 shellacking of Texas Tech Saturday evening, the hosts almost lost their best running back. True freshman Wayshawn Parker, who posted 69 yards and a touchdown, hobbled off the field. He strolled over to a bench and used a tool to …

Brady previewed the game, including why Week 1 is a challenge for every team, in an exclusive video on Saturday, which you can watch here. Brady’s first game behind isn’t the only storyline heading into this epic clash, though. Here are some others: — Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson is set to play for the first time since breaking a …

Russell Wilson made the trip to Atlanta with the Steelers, but his first on-field appearance for his new team may have to wait. Wilson is listed as questionable to play because of a calf injury and NFL Media reports that Justin Fields is more likely to get the start in the season opener. Wilson reportedly told the team that he …

Jan 6, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; ESPN broadcaster Paul Finebaum during media day at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports It was a running question for years. Then it became a punchline. “Is Texas Back?” Former Texas QB Sam Ehlinger thought so. After leading the Longhorns to a win over Georgia in the Allstate Sugar Bowl, Ehlinger announced …