Sep 14, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman (15) throws the ball before a game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images The highly anticipated SEC opener between the Texas A&M football team at Florida on national television got off to an exciting start before Mother Nature brought it …

Steve Smith Sr. learns how Bears’ ‘Hard Knocks’ is made behind the scenes originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The NFL recently posted a behind-the-scenes video focused on former NFL wide receiver Steve Smith Sr., who got an inside look at how NFL Films and HBO crafted this season of the Bears’ “Hard Knocks” training camp series. Here’s the video. …

Photo: Isaiah Hole ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan football rebounded from the loss to Texas by beating Arkansas State, 28-18, a game where the score wasn’t nearly as close as the numbers may indicate. But there was a lot to take away from the game, both good and bad. And while the coaches and players will watch the film in …

49ers leave 53-man roster spot open after placing CMC on IR originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area MINNEAPOLIS — The 49ers did not make a roster move Saturday to fill Christian McCaffrey’s 53-man roster spot. San Francisco will go with three active running backs against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, led by starter Jordan Mason. The 49ers placed McCaffrey …

Josh Williams scored on a two-yard touchdown run with 1:12 remaining in the game to give No. 16 LSU a hard-fought comeback 36–33 win over South Carolina in Columbia. Alex Herrera missed a 49-yard field goal to tie the game for the Gamecocks as time expired. South Carolina ran out to a 17–0 lead in the second quarter and looked …

The Green Bay Packers announced on Saturday that quarterback Jordan Love has been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday’s Week 2 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. With Love likely out, Malik Willis is expected to take over as starting quarterback for the 0-1 Packers. Sean Clifford has been elevated from the practice squad and will back up Willis. Love will likely …

After a 2-0 start that includes a statement road win at Michigan against the defending national champions, No. 3 Texas football will return home as a big favorite against UTSA. Can the Longhorns retain their focus and momentum against a Roadrunner squad that put up a fight two years ago in Austin? Follow along for live updates as Texas tries …

The depth on the Bears’ offensive line has taken a hit, and their depth at wide receiver is in question. Ryan Bates, who can play both guard and center, was placed on injured reserve with an elbow/shoulder injury today. Bates will have to miss at least the next four games. He will be eligible to return in Week Six. Bates …

MADISON – The Wisconsin campus and Camp Randall Stadium were abuzz Saturday with anticipation for the Badgers’ matchup with No. 4 Alabama. Then the game started. Not only did UW fall, 42-10, but it lost starting Tyler Van Dyke on the first possession and lost grip of the game during the final half of the second quarter when a Chez …

Two key factors will help 49ers withstand CMC’s IR stint originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area MINNEAPOLIS — Coach Kyle Shanahan hinted on Friday that the 49ers were considering placing Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve, and on Saturday, San Francisco reportedly will make it a reality. The reigning Offensive Player of the Year will miss at least four games …

With more than 130 schools and more than 130 years of history, there’s a rivalry every week somewhere in college football. Some are titanic clashes, some are petty border disputes, but all of them mean the world to the rivals involved. This season, we’ll let you in on the triumphant, the heartbreaking, and the ridiculous from rivalries all over the …

Below are my Week 2, 2024 positional ranks for PPR leagues. As always, these ranks are continually updated throughout the week, so check back often. And don’t forget to check out Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry every weekday at 3 p.m. ET on Peacock. It’s then available on demand on Peacock, the NFL on NBC YouTube channel and …

Florida State is paying $1.3 million for Saturday’s game at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee against Memphis, the former school of Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell. Norvell spent four seasons at Memphis compiling a 38-16 record and was hired by Florida State in December 2019, taking over for the fired Willie Taggert after guiding the Tigers to four straight postseason …

The NFL’s offensive player of the year in 2023 won’t be playing in 2024 until Week 6, at the earliest. Per multiple reports, the 49ers have placed running back Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve. The move means he’ll be required to miss at least the next four games. He has had a calf and Achilles issue throughout training camp. Last …

Michigan football’s coaches apparently saw enough Saturday to make a quarterback change. After senior Davis Warren threw his third interception of the afternoon late in the third quarter against Arkansas State, the Wolverines made the switch to backup Alex Orji, who took over on the next series. Warren beat out Orji in a quarterback battle that lasted from spring into …