Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson said last Sunday that he didn’t think his quad injury was serious and nothing happened over the course of the week to change that view, so he’s set to play against the Texans this Sunday. Jefferson moved up to a full practice on Friday after limited sessions earlier in the week and the Vikings did …

The Texas football team, now ranked No. 1 by the Associated Press and No. 2 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, closes out its nonconference schedule on Saturday against Louisiana-Monroe, which also is undefeated but a big underdog at Royal-Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns are favored to win by 44½ points. We’re not seeing any chances of the Warhawks shocking Texas, …

The Giants could be without one of their most important defensive players when they face the Browns in Cleveland on Sunday. Brian Burns, New York’s elite pass-rusher, has been added to the injury report due to a groin injury. He is listed as questionable. Burns’ groin tightened up on Friday, leading the Giants to ease up on his workload, reports …

Nevada and Eastern Washington face off in Week 4 of the college football season in a matchup between Big Sky and Mountain West Conference foes. Both teams are aiming to snap their two-game losing streaks, as Eastern Washington has lost to Southeastern Louisiana and Drake in their last two matchups, respectively, while Nevada is coming off losses to Minnesota and …

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has a high-ankle sprain that could keep him out of Sunday’s game against the Steelers. Herbert told reporters today that he received a diagnosis of a high-ankle sprain but doesn’t know what his game status will be. The ankle is “not great” but has felt better every day this week, Herbert said. Herbert said he’s glad …

Michigan football made the switch at the most important position before Big Ten play begins, after a slow start out of the gates. Alex Orji is stepping in at quarterback for the Wolverines to start against USC in U-M’s first Big Ten game of the season. He is replacing Davis Warren, who won the job out of training camp but …

Rams OC shares how Jimmy G’s 49ers knowledge could help LA originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur believes having Jimmy Garoppolo in the locker room will benefit Los Angeles as the team prepares to face the 49ers on Sunday. Speaking to reporters on Thursday ahead of the Week 3 divisional showdown at SoFi Stadium, …

Mississippi State football opens SEC play with Saturday’s game against Florida at Davis Wade Stadium. The Bulldogs (1-2) need a rebound performance after last week’s 41-17 loss to Toledo. Florida (1-2) struggled in last week’s loss against Texas A&M in the SEC opener. Gators coach Billy Napier is under fire while on a seven-game losing streak against FBS competition. Here’s …

Packers quarterback Jordan Love had another limited practice Friday, and he is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. Asked what else he needs to see from Love for him to play, Matt LaFleur said, “There is nothing more to see. We put everything out there.” LaFleur said “we’re working through” Love being medically cleared. Love will be a game-time decision. …

After a week off, Rutgers football will return to action today when it plays Virginia Tech at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia. The Hokies will be the Scarlet Knights’ first Power 4 opponent after beating Howard and Akron in the first two games. Virginia Tech is coming off a 37-17 win over Old Dominion. Watch Rutgers vs. Virginia Tech on …

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is “doing everything necessary,” coach Jim Harbaugh said, to play Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Rusty Jones / Associated Press) Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert said he was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 26-year-old sat out practice again Friday and had a thick …

No. 7/8-ranked Missouri football will face Vanderbilt on Saturday in Columbia for its fourth game of the season and its first SEC game of the 2024 campaign. The Tigers are coming off the back of a ranked win over then-No. 24 Boston College — an FBS-leading seventh straight victory for coach Eli Drinkwitz’s team, dating back to last season. Vanderbilt suffered …

The Rams officially will not have receiver Cooper Kupp this weekend and another one of their key contributors may be out, too. Via multiple reporters, head coach Sean McVay said on Friday that Kupp (ankle) and tight end Davis Allen (back) have both been ruled out. Both players have not practiced this week. Kicker Joshua Karty (groin) is one of …

Week 4 of the college football season is when the changes that resulted from recent conference realignment really start to sink in with three early league games featuring high stakes in the SEC, Big Ten and Big 12 on Saturday. No. 13 Oklahoma makes its SEC debut hosting ESPN’s ‘College Gameday’ and No. 7 Tennessee for a juicy matchup involving …

The Chiefs benched rookie left tackle Kingsley Suamataia in Week 2, with second-year player Wanya Morris playing the final 14 snaps in a 26-25 win over the Bengals. Coach Andy Reid said both players will see time at the position on Sunday. “The two tackles will both have an opportunity to get in there this game. The left tackles,” Reid …