What a difference a week makes. After the action on Thursday and Sunday, the 49ers, Cowboys, Lions, Dolphins and Ravens have dropped out of my Top 10 from Week 1, replaced by five new teams showing they mean business in 2024. The best of them are the Saints, whose offense is exploding under a new coordinator. It’s still early, of …
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What Kirby Smart said after Georgia’s narrow win over Kentucky
Sep 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart is interviewed at the end of the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images The Georgia Bulldogs were favored by a lot going into their matchup with the Kentucky Wildcats, but as ESPN legend Chris Berman always says, “That’s why they play …
Read More »Grading Brady: Tom’s improving Week 2 effort included one brilliant observation
Rookies don’t get a honeymoon period in the NFL, and that extends to the broadcast booth, too. How’s newbie Tom Brady doing in the booth? Let’s check in with his Week 2 effort calling the Saints’ blowout of the Dallas Cowboys. Short version: Getting better! INSIGHT Let’s start with the good news: In the midst of an otherwise routine game-commentary …
Read More »Recruiting Rumor Mill: Intel flows after busy visit weekend
So much has been going on in recent days that this Recruiting Rumor Mill is filled with big news from top to bottom. Here’s the latest from Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney: FACT OR FICTION: Javion Hilson is a near lock to Texas CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 …
Read More »Yahoo Sports AM: Texas might be back
Yahoo Sports AM is our daily newsletter that keeps you up to date on all things sports. Sign up here to get it every weekday morning. 🚨 Headlines ⚾️ Historic splash: Giants center fielder Heliot Ramos became the first right-handed batter to hit a home run into McCovey Cove. His ninth-inning blast came off a 100.2 mph pitch and traveled …
Read More »Where Joel Klatt ranks Oregon Ducks after win over Oregon State Beavers
The Oregon Ducks finally looked like the dominant team that we have all been expecting this past weekend in a 49-14 blowout win over the Oregon State Beavers. The offense scored every time they touched the ball, and despite a slow start, the defense turned it on in the second half and was utterly dominant, allowing only 91 total yards, …
Read More »Refs missed Azeez Al-Shaair punching Roschon Johnson
The officials in Sunday night’s game missed what should have been a 15-yard penalty and an ejection when Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair punched Chicago’s Roschon Johnson on the sideline. After Al-Shaair hit Bears quarterback Caleb Williams along the Bears’ sideline, several Bears players got in Al-Shaair’s face. Al-Shaair responded by punching Johnson in the facemask. That should have resulted in a …
Read More »Matt Rhule gives update on offensive lineman Micah Mazzccua
Sep 14, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule and Northern Iowa Panthers head coach Mark Farley talk before the game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule indicated it was a “coach’s decision” for offensive lineman Micah Mazzccua to sit out of Saturday’s game against Northern Iowa. This is …
Read More »NFL news updates: Cooper Kupp, Isiah Pacheco injured Sunday, Steelers 2-0 with Justin Fields and sluggish passing game
There are nine 2-0 teams left standing after Sunday’s action, with Philadelphia having an opportunity to get to that mark Monday night against Atlanta. Among those at the top of the heap are the Saints, who can’t seem to stop scoring and the defending champion Chiefs, who beat another AFC contender on the last play of the game. Kansas City, …
Read More »Kaleb Johnson leading nation in rushing through first three games of 2024 season
Iowa junior running back Kaleb Johnson has been on a tear to start the 2024 campaign. As the Hawkeyes jump into Big Ten play, Johnson currently leads the nation in rushing through Iowa’s first three games. The 6-foot, 225 pound running back has eclipsed the century mark in every game thus far this season and currently sits at 479 rushing …
Read More »Lamar Jackson: 0-2 start is “not us at all,” we have to find our mojo
The Ravens appeared to be well on their way to a win in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game against the Raiders, but a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter disappeared quickly and Baltimore fell to 0-2 on the season when Daniel Carlson’s field goal at the whistle lifted the Raiders to a 26-23 win. It’s the fifth 0-2 start …
Read More »Joel Klatt ranks his top 10 college football teams after Week 3
MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 30: Former football player, Joel Klatt speaks onstage during day 2 of SiriusXM at Super Bowl LIV on January 30, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM ) Fox Sports college football expert Joel Klatt has released his top 10 college football rankings. His top 10 consists of five SEC schools, four …
Read More »Brian Callahan “really irritated” by “dumb” Will Levis turnover in loss to Jets
Titans quarterback Will Levis’s backhanded interception in Week One helped hand the Bears a win and Levis gave the Jets a gift in the first half on Sunday as well. With the team leading 7-0 and in field goal range, Levis could have taken a sack on a third down but opted to try to flip the ball to running …
Read More »Georgia keeps No. 1 spot ahead of Texas in NCAA Re-Rank 1-134 as Florida State tumbles
Georgia holds onto the No. 1 spot in the USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank 1-134 after a close call against Kentucky while one of the Bulldogs’ biggest rivals continues to freefall down the rankings. Florida dropped to 1-2 after another discouraging loss, this time to Texas A&M, and lands at No. 81 in the updated 1-134. The Gators are headed …
Read More »As Foles retires, former Eagles teammates share memories of the Philly legend
As Foles retires, former Eagles teammates share memories of the Philly legend originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Brandon Graham didn’t have to think long about his favorite Nick Foles memory. It came in 2017, when Foles returned to the Eagles after a few years away and after a rocky second chapter of his NFL career. Foles told Graham about …
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