Chargers defensive tackle Poona Ford celebrates after his interception against the Raiders that sealed the Week 1 victory. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) It was the Chargers’ first major opportunity to reintroduce themselves. On fourth and one in the season opener, however, it wasn’t Joey Bosa or Khalil Mack who made the play that sent the defense’s first warning …

Tennessee football’s trip to Oklahoma in the SEC opener for both teams headlines the Week 4 college football TV schedule. The week also includes Utah-Oklahoma State in an important Big 12 matchup, NC State-Clemson in the ACC opener for both teams and USC-Michigan. It also bears watching the two situations in the state of Florida; Mississippi State hosts Florida at …

Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson has started this season on a tear, picking up right where he left off at the end of last season. And on Sunday, he could set a new NFL record for the most sacks over any five-game stretch since sacks became an official statistic in 1982. Hutchinson has 5.5 sacks through two games this season, …

ORLANDO, Fla. — The news media is in a tizzy about the extravagant spending of former University of Florida president Ben Sasse, who apparently was spending the school’s money on hosting a lavish holiday party for big-money donors that featured a $38,610 sushi bar. As a result, Gov. Ron DeSants’ administration has directed the state auditor general to investigate Sasse’s …

Pats place LB on IR, sign rookie from Bears practice squad originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots announced a pair of roster moves Wednesday ahead of their Week 3 showdown with the New York Jets. Linebacker Oshane Ximines was placed on injured reserve shortly after being ruled out of Thursday night’s game with a knee issue. …

BOCA RATON — Zuberi Mobley couldn’t have picked a better time to wash away his early-season struggles. Mobley etched his name in Shula Bowl history last Saturday when he scored 3 touchdowns in Florida Atlantic’s 38-20 victory over Florida International. The Miami Northwestern graduate controlled the tempo with 20 carries and 134 yards, helping the Owls notch a 7th consecutive …

Caleb Williams won’t make ‘stupid mistakes’ again after vital lessons vs. Texans originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Every week of this season will be a different lesson for Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. Each Monday, he’ll enter Halas Hall, turn on the film, digest what went right and what went wrong, catalog it, and execute …

COLUMBIA — South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer and players said the message since Sunday has been “don’t let it linger.” They don’t want to let the sting of the 36-33 loss to LSU bleed into preparation for this week. The Gamecocks (2-1) host Akron (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPNU), for the first night game of the season, as the Zips …

The Packers have a lengthy injury report to start the week, with several players listed as limited and non-participants. Head coach Matt LaFleur addressed Jordan Love (knee) was limited in his return to practice, with the quarterback himself saying he’s “hopeful” to play against the Titans. But LaFleur also noted in his Wednesday press conference that there was some “wear …

It’s Week 4, and it’s starting to mean more. Missouri football and Vanderbilt will each open their respective SEC campaigns with a game at 3:15 p.m. Saturday on Faurot Field in Columbia. Mizzou (3-0) passed its first ranked test of the season last weekend with a 27-21 win over Boston College. The Commodores (2-1) are coming off a loss at …

While Bears veteran receiver Keenan Allen remains out of practice with a heel injury, rookie Rome Odunze was able to get on the field for the first practice of the week. Odunze (knee) was limited on Wednesday. While he suffered the injury during the Week 1 win over Tennessee, he was able to play Week 2 against Houston. Playing 94 …

LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Central State Eight Friday’s games   Decatur Eisenhower at Decatur MacArthur, 5 p.m. Lanphier at Jacksonville, 7 p.m. Lincoln at Normal U-High, 7 p.m. Rochester at Chatham Glenwood, 7 p.m. Sacred Heart-Griffin at Quincy Notre Dame, 7 p.m. Springfield High at Southeast, 7 p.m. Sangamo Friday games   Maroa-Forsyth at Petersburg PORTA, 7 p.m. Pleasant Plains at Auburn, …

Carolina head coach Dave Canales said Wednesday that the Panthers aren’t planning to trade quarterback Bryce Young. “That’s not something we’re really considering,” Canales said when asked about the trading Young. “We have a great situation with our quarterbacks right now with guys that have experience. “We love where we’re at. We’re all hands on deck; we’re focused on playing …

Welcome to the USA Today Network’s recruiting ladder, a statewide feature from reporter Joe Hughes highlight 10 prospects on the rise each week of the 2024 high school football season. Anyone is eligible for consideration, whether it be an unranked player who had a career game, a recruit with mid-level offers, or four- and five-star standouts adding to their personal …

Safety Kyle Hamilton wasn’t on the practice field for the Ravens on Wednesday. Hamilton sat out the team’s first workout as they head toward a Week Three matchup with the Cowboys. Hamilton is listed with a back injury, but played every snap against the Raiders in Week Two. Left tackle Ronnie Stanley also missed practice with an ankle injury. Head …