49ers rookie Puni shines in ‘awesome’ NFL debut vs. Jets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — As the postgame crowd in the 49ers’ locker room began to clear out, rookie guard Dominick Puni was approached at his locker by none other than Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker and franchise icon Patrick Willis. While Willis expressed …

Sep 7, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward (1) runs with the football against the Florida A&M Rattlers during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Two full weeks into the 2024 college football season and we’ve gotten a great look at the top quarterback prospects for the 2025 NFL draft. …

49ers’ D-line just getting started after stifling Jets’ run game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers got back to basics by stifling the New York Jets’ ground game in their 32-19 win on “Monday Night Football,” and the defensive line collectively believes this only is the beginning. Stopping the run was important to defensive …

Nov 4, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman watches his team play against the Clemson Tigers during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports While it is justified to be calling for Notre Dame football’s head coach [autotag]Marcus Freeman[/autotag]’s job, it may not be the best direction for …

The San Francisco 49ers traded for Christian McCaffrey to see what a supercharged sports car looked like in Kyle Shanahan’s offense. The results have been great. But the hallmark of Shanahan’s offense, going back to Kyle’s dad Mike and his days with the Denver Broncos, has been taking running backs nobody else wanted and having a ton of success with …

HE FLATS – Georgia Tech football’s Atlantic Coast Conference matchup at Louisville on Saturday, Sept. 21 will kick off at 3:30 p.m., the ACC and its television partners announced on Monday. The game will be televised nationally on either ESPN or ESPN2, with channel designation being announced following this Saturday’s slate of games. Georgia Tech (2-1, 1-1 ACC) will make …

Winners, losers as 49ers dominate Jets 32-19 on Monday Night Football originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Vintage 49ers football concluded Week 1 on “Monday Night Football.” San Francisco, without reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year Christian McCaffrey, dominated the New York Jets 32-19 to spoil Aaron Rodgers’ return from last season’s torn Achilles. Jordan Mason replaced McCaffrey …

AUSTIN, Texas – The UT football team’s impressive road win over Michigan bumped the Longhorns up a spot to second in the nation. The “eyes” of Texas, and the rest of the nation, are on the Longhorns. The Horns are now ranked No. 2 nationally after Saturday’s beatdown at the big house. But Sark says this is just the start. …

49ers’ Mason conveys frustration with media after role mix-up originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jordan Mason’s career night against the New York Jets ended on sort of an odd note. After rushing for 147 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries in San Francisco’s 32-19 win over the New York Jets on “Monday Night Football” at Levi’s Stadium, …

Sep. 9—Jason Versey, coach of the Class A Lewiston High football team, said he was shocked. Craig Collins, coach of Class D Dirigo, agreed. “It was a ‘Wow,’ to me,” he said. Week 1 of the high school football season had its share of surprising and significant outcomes. The most eye-popping score? Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale/Kents Hill 30, Leavitt 0. The Ramblers, a …

Jets fan Greeny deflated after defense shredded in loss to 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area ESPN host and noted diehard New York Jets fan Mike Greenberg spent weeks psyching himself up for Monday’s primetime game against the defending NFC champion 49ers. It didn’t take long into the 49ers’ eventual 32-19 win over the Jets for Greenberg to …

Sep. 9—The all-time series between the Palestine Wildcats and the Jasper Bulldogs heading into Friday night’s contest favored Jasper, 5-0. After Week 2 of the High School football season, that went to 6-0 as the Bulldogs defeated Palestine, 35-21 in the home opener at Wildcat Stadium. When it came to defensive standouts, senior lineman Garrett Steadman was flying around to …

The Jets’ defense came into the season with high expectations but looked like a completely different team and allowed eight straight scoring drives after forcing a punt on the San Francisco 49ers’ first drive of their season-opening 32-19 loss on Monday night. “Obviously it’s frustrating,” cornerback Sauce Gardner said. “We got to be a lot better, we got a lot …

A huge game from quarterback Bryce Baker and outstanding defense led the visiting East Forsyth varsity football team to a 49-14 win over AC Reynolds on Friday night. The Eagles defense was able to subdue a good offense throughout the game, and East Forsyth scored 42 unanswered points up until late in the second quarter. But Eagles Head Coach Todd …

49ers grades in dominant Week 1 win vs. Rodgers, Jets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Coach Kyle Shanahan might have been one of the few people who did not envision the 49ers experiencing some struggles to open the season. “I’m with our team every day,” Shanahan said, following the 49ers’ 32-19 victory over the New …