Sam Darnold, pictured after the Vikings’ win over the San Francisco 49ers earlier this season, is enjoying the best form of his career.Photograph: Bruce Kluckhohn/AP Not long ago, it looked like Sam Darnold’s days in the NFL were numbered. The No 3 overall pick in 2018 by the New York Jets had bounced around teams over the past few years …

Photo: Isaiah Hole After losing to Texas in Week 2, the Michigan Wolverines were left for dead, lucky if they could make a bowl game. It’s something we on this site also believed, unconvinced the coaching staff could (or would) take a look in the mirror and course correct. However, the Michigan football coaches did just that. Sherrone Moore installed …

The third week of the NFL is nearly in the books, with just two games left to play. Several players had incredible performances, along with surprising results from multiple teams. Arguably the most impressive performance of the week came from Malik Nabers, who spearheaded a surprise win by the Giants against the Browns. At 21 years and 56 days old …

The Atlanta Falcons should be very thankful for one Saquon Barkley drop. The Falcons were supposed to make a big leap after a quarterback upgrade to Kirk Cousins, and they’re one highly improbable win away from being 0-3. The Falcons started fast on Sunday night but the offense couldn’t keep the momentum going and Atlanta lost 22-17 to the Kansas …

LAWRENCE — Kansas football has its first Big 12 Conference home game on Saturday, with its 2:30 p.m. (CT)-scheduled kickoff against TCU. The Jayhawks (1-3, 0-1 in Big 12) will look to end a three-game losing streak. The Horned Frogs (2-2, 0-1) have lost two games in a row. Kansas’ lone Big 12 loss came on the road against West Virginia, …

(L-R) Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts all tasted victory on Sunday [BBC Sport] Week three in the NFL was another thriller as six teams grabbed a first win of the season, four tasted their first defeat and we were treated to some frantic finishes. The Baltimore Ravens and the Los Angeles Rams got off the mark and piled …

Tennessee moved up to No. 5 in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday as the Volunteers continued to surge up the rankings, and No. 25 Boise State returned to the AP Top 25 for the first time in four years. Texas was No. 1 for the second straight week, receiving 44 of 62 first-place votes as the top four …

This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Inside Coverage Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab join forces to recap every game from the Sunday slate of Week 3 and give instant reactions and takeaways. The duo start with a few of the more important outcomes of the weekend, including Kansas City doing the thing where they win …

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 21: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers hand shakes Head coach Dave Doeren of the North Carolina State Wolfpack after the game at Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2024 in Clemson, South Carolina. The Clemson Tigers defeat the North Carolina State Wolfpack 59-35. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images) The Clemson Tigers dominated the …

It came down to the wire once again, but the Chiefs pushed their record to 3-0 with a 22-17 victory over the Falcons on Sunday Night Football. Down by five, the Falcons had a couple of late chances to score but couldn’t get it done. With just over four minutes to go, Kirk Cousins couldn’t connect with tight end Kyle …

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Free Press sports writer Chris Solari looks back at Michigan State football’s 23-19 loss at Boston College and looking ahead to the Spartans’ return home to Big Ten against No. 3 Ohio State. Next up for the Spartans: Ohio State Matchup: Michigan State (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) vs. No. 3 Ohio State (3-0, 0-0). Kickoff: 7 p.m. …

49ers players lament not ‘finishing’ winnable game vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area INGLEWOOD — The 49ers didn’t keep their foot on the pedal and ended up with a surprising and disappointing 27-24 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner and San Francisco’s defense didn’t allow 100 yards on …

Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia looks back at Michigan football’s 27-24 victory over USC and looks ahead to the Wolverines’ next conference clash against Minnesota on Saturday: Next up for the Wolverines: Minnesota Golden Gophers Matchup: No. 12 Michigan (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) vs. Minnesota (2-2, 0-1). Kickoff: Noon Saturday; Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor. TV/radio: Fox; WXYT-FM (97.1). Line: Wolverines by 11½. Know the foe Gophers coach …

NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand after collapse vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area If there’s one takeaway from the first three weeks of the 2024 NFL season, it’s that the mantra “on any given Sunday” could not be more true. Sam Darnold and the juggernaut (?) Minnesota Vikings continued to roll. Derek Carr and the New …

Sep 14, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) throws a pass during warmups prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images It was a peaceful weekend for fans of the Alabama Crimson Tide as they enjoyed a bye week after a 3-0 start to the 2024 …