49ers vs. Vikings injury report: CMC out Week 2; Hufanga questionable originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers are leaving no doubt this week. Running back Christian McCaffrey was ruled out Friday when the 49ers announced their official injury report for the Week 2 game against the Minnesota Vikings. Coach Kyle Shanahan said the 49ers …

Auburn Tigers quarterback Hank Brown (15) throws the balll during the A-Day spring game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, April 6, 2024. “Every Rose Has Its Thorne.” The 1988 song by Poison still rings true in many aspects of life today. Unfortunately for the Auburn Tigers, the sentiment of the metaphor has become much more literal than …

Rome Odunze ‘felt good’ in return to practice but unsure if he’ll face Texans originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze was lucky to escape Week 1 without a serious injury after he had his knee rolled up on in the Bears’ 24-17 win over the Tennessee Titans. Odunze was diagnosed with …

The OU Board of Regents approved an historic new contract for softball coach Patty Gasso during a Friday meeting in Tulsa. Gasso, who has led the Sooners to four consecutive national titles and will be enshrined in bronze Friday, received a new deal that will average at least $2 million annually through the 2028 season. Gasso’s staff members also earned …

Jets cornerback D.J. Reed did not practice on Friday and will be listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans. Dealing with knee soreness, the 27-year-old is now in danger of missing Week 2 after New York began the season with a 32-19 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night in which the defense was not …

Pat McAfee is excited for ESPN “College GameDay” to take over Columbia, South Carolina, on Saturday. “I love [Game]cocks,” McAfee proclaimed during a segment on Friday where he was talking to South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer. McAfee told Beamer in a clip shared on social media that he became aware of Gamecock nation and its fanbase last season when …

The UFL is already reaping the fruits of its labor after a successful Year 1 in the books. Twenty-one players who were in the UFL last season are now on NFL rosters, the UFL announced in a press release this week. Additionally, more than 250 of last season’s 400 UFL players (60%) were called to the NFL for workouts, with …

Chargers edge rusher Joey Bosa missed a second consecutive day of practice with a back injury that has his availability in doubt for Sunday. The team lists him as questionable to play. Bosa popped up on the injury report Wednesday as a limited participant. He played only 14 total games the past two seasons because of injuries, a reason Bosa …

Welcome to the Friday Night Live football scoreboard, with in-game updates from all of the Mohawk Valley’s football teams in action on Week 1. 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, @TimesTelegram and …

Quarterback Start: Jayden Daniels, Commanders Daniels’ passing output in his debut was underwhelming and fantasy managers who started him couldn’t care less. The rookie ran 16 times for 88 yards and two touchdowns. He scrambled on half of his pressured dropbacks and picked up 77 yards on seven total scrambles. Daniels also led the NFL in carries inside the five …

Sam Panayotovich FOX Sports Betting Analyst I’ve got a bone to pick with the Tennessee Titans. How do you blow a 17-0 lead, allow the Chicago Bears to rally back without scoring an offensive touchdown and fail to cover +3.5 points?! Woof. Clearly, I’m over it. I’ve got two college football bets and two NFL plays this weekend.  Remember, this …

Why Vikings’ Jefferson envisions 49ers’ defense forcing adjustments originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Minnesota Vikings’ superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson is used to facing weird, creative coverages. But the 25-year-old probably won’t see them as often against the 49ers in Week 2. Jefferson, preparing for San Francisco’s Sunday trip to Minnesota’s U.S. Bank Stadium, has noticed his opponent …

Sep 7, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners tight end Jake Roberts (87) celebrates with Oklahoma Sooners tight end Bauer Sharp (10) after catching a touchdown pass during the second quarter against the Houston Cougars at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images The Oklahoma Sooners will welcome a tough Tulane Green Wave team to town for a …

NFL Week 2 picks: Roundup of expert predictions for Patriots-Seahawks originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots surprised many football fans and pundits in Week 1 by going into Cincinnati and beating the Bengals. And not only did the Patriots leave Paycor Stadium with a 16-10 victory, it was a very deserving win. The Patriots didn’t just …

Redshirt freshman Hank Brown is set to get the start in Week 3 for Auburn. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) Auburn’s Week 2 loss has led to a QB switch. According to multiple reports including Rivals’ Auburn Sports, the Tigers are set to start redshirt freshman Hank Brown in Saturday’s game vs. New Mexico. Payton Thorne has been the team’s …