The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t getting much production on offense. That doesn’t matter much when your defense isn’t allowing anything at all. The Steelers won in Week 1 without scoring a touchdown, then won in Week 2 scoring just one touchdown. The Steelers are 2-0 with two road wins despite some offensive issues, mostly because the defense looks great yet again. …
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5-star Ohio cornerback gets MSU football offer
Hoban’s Elbert Hill IV returns a first-half kick 92 yards for a touchdown against Glenville, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. Michigan State football has dipped into Ohio to extend an offer to a high level prospect in the 2026 recruiting class. Elbert Hill was the recipient of the offer from the Spartans. He is currently ranked as the No. 18 overall …
Read More »LFG Player of the Game Alvin Kamara shows he still has juice at 29
ARLINGTON, Texas — Scoring four touchdowns in one game against the Cowboys was something only one NFL player had done in Alvin Kamara’s lifetime, but the Saints running back matched that record in Sunday’s 44-19 rout at AT&T Stadium. Kamara ran for three touchdowns and caught a 57-yard score from quarterback Derek Carr, leading the Saints to a statement road …
Read More »Chiefs rally to stun Bengals with late pass interference call, FG as time expires; Cincinnati falls to 0-2
The Cincinnati Bengals appeared to have the Kansas City Chiefs on the ropes on Sunday. But they gave Patrick Mahomes once last chance. And as he usually does, Mahomes rallied the Chiefs to a game-winning score to secure a 26-25 thriller over the Bengals. Mahomes overcame two interceptions and led the Chiefs to a game-winning field goal aided by a …
Read More »Updating Illinois rankings in coaches, AP Top 25 polls entering Nebraska game
Illinois rankings update The Illinois football team moved into the national rankings on Sunday, jumping to No. 24 in The Associated Press Top 25. The Fighting Illini did not make the coaches’ top 25, but is first among teams receiving votes. The Illini are 3-0 for the first time since 2011, with victories against Eastern Illinois, then-No. 19 Kansas and …
Read More »Henry among bright spots for Patriots in Week 2 loss vs. Seahawks
Henry among bright spots for Patriots in Week 2 loss vs. Seahawks originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots didn’t get much production (three catches, 19 yards, one touchdown) from their wide receivers in Sunday’s 23-20 loss to the Seattle Seahawks at Gillette Stadium. The tight end position was a far different story. Hunter Henry tied a …
Read More »How every Oklahoma college football team fared in Week 3 of 2024 season
Week 3 of the 2024 college football season is in the books. Here’s how every non-Division I college football team in the state of Oklahoma fared. NCAA Division I Oklahoma No. 15-ranked OU (3-0) earned a 34-19 home win over Tulane in Week 3. The Sooners were led by sophomore quarterback Jackson Arnold, who completed 18 of his 29 passes …
Read More »Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Early pickups for Week 3
It’s never too early to look toward your next matchup and a chance to bolster your fantasy football lineups. Here are some options to consider for Week 3. Johnston has become so much of a punchline around the fantasy community that you might forget he was selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Plagued by drops and …
Read More »Cowboys’ old issues reapper in ugly home loss to Saints: ‘Didn’t see it coming’
Ralph Vacchiano NFL Reporter This happens to the Dallas Cowboys every once in a while. Just when they start feeling really good about themselves, maybe look and feel like a Super Bowl contender, someone comes and beats them down to size. It’s just not supposed to happen this early in the season. And not in their home opener. And not …
Read More »Lions drop close MIAA game to Griffons
Sep. 15—The Missouri Southern State University football team fell short — although not by much Saturday — losing 35-27 to Missouri Western State University at Spratt Stadium in St. Joseph. The Griffons jumped out to a 14-0 lead, courtesy of two Brandon Hall rushing touchdowns. His first was a 53-yard run with 9:52 left in the opening quarter and the …
Read More »Rams WR Cooper Kupp exits game vs. Cardinals with ankle injury
The Los Angeles Rams were dealt another major injury blow Sunday. Leading receiver Cooper Kupp exited their Week 2 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals with an ankle injury. The Rams said he was doubtful to return. Earlier in the week, the Rams placed second-year wideout Puka Nacua on injured reserve with a knee injury. He will be out for at …
Read More »Packers C Josh Myers vomited on ball during 2nd quarter play, coach Matt LeFleur revealed
Malik Willis made his first start at quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, leading the team to a 16–10 Week 2 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Filling in for the injured Jordan Love, Willis completed 12 of 14 passes for 122 yards and a touchdown. Yet the third-year QB may have had more yardage on Sunday if not for center …
Read More »SEC Power Rankings: New No. 1 team, A&M rising after Week 3
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) lines up for a snap during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. As we exit Week 3 of the 2024 SEC football season, what are some takeaways that you might have from the conference as a whole Saturday? A slate of games that began …
Read More »Ted Johnson: Pats’ ‘terrible’ pass protection an issue vs. Seahawks
Ted Johnson: Pats’ ‘terrible’ pass protection an issue vs. Seahawks originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots rumbled for 185 rushing yards on Sunday and have 355 yards on the ground threw two games. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the passing game has been much less productive, and if you ask former Patriots …
Read More »Quinn Ewers update: Oblique injury reportedly not as serious as once thought
During his press conference following a 56-7 win over UTSA on Saturday night, Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian said that “we’ve got to do everything in our part to get (Quinn Ewers) as healthy as we can as quickly as possible.” That process may not take that long. Citing sources, Orangebloods reported Sunday that Ewers is considered week-to-week after the …
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