The Tigers are exactly where they were expected to be. It has lacked some flash. It has probably sent some heart rates racing. But Missouri football is 4-0 as it works through its first idle week of the season after a double-overtime win over Vanderbilt, a ranked victory over Boston College and shutouts of Buffalo and Murray State. But what …

Travis Kelce is at an age where many NFL players have retired. Photograph: Denny Medley/USA Today Sports Cincinnati Bengals A slow start is familiar territory for Cincinnati. In six seasons under Zac Taylor, the Bengals have started 0-2 five times. But dropping their opening three games is new ground, and the odds are now stacked against them. Only four out …

WEST LAFAYETTE — Simplistically, Kydran Jenkins says there’s a solution to fixing Purdue football’s defense. “Being aggressive, stopping the run, staying in our gap, doing your job aggressively,” the senior linebacker said. It’s a bit more complex than that. But, Jenkins is correct, that it starts with staying assignment sound and aggressive. Through three games, the Boilermakers are allowing 392.3 …

The NFL has fined Saints rookie defensive tackle Khristian Boyd $4,600 for his hit that put Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith in concussion protocol, Matthew Paras of nola.com reports. A first offense for a hit on a defenseless player can draw a fine up to $16,883 for a first offense, but the league’s Collective Bargaining Agreement does not allow a fine …

For years, perhaps no Alabama football coach outside of Nick Saban was more closely associated with the Crimson Tide’s dynasty than Scott Cochran, the strength and conditioning coach whose methods helped mold players who guided the program to five national championships in his 13 seasons there. As Cochran became an exalted figure around Tuscaloosa and the broader college football world, …

Shanahan refusing to blame 49ers’ struggles on injury misfortunes originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA – Even though it’s apparent that injuries already have taken a big toll on the 49ers, Kyle Shanahan is not in the mood to use them as an excuse for the current state of the team. Even after it was revealed earlier …

One of the most beloved Oregon Duck uniforms in school history will finally be making it’s debut this week, with the team announcing on Wednesday night that they will be unveiling the white ‘Mighty Oregon’ throwback uniforms for Saturday’s game against the UCLA Bruins.  These jerseys, part of the ‘Generation O‘ line of uniforms that were announced this offseason, will …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Dalton Del Don explains why fantasy managers should trust the Tampa Bay WR in Week 4. View more Video Transcript Mike Evans is coming off a couple of down games but he was shadowed by Patrick Certan last week, which is the toughest matchup in the league right now. And Baker Mayfield attempted just 19 passes …

Alabama football outside linebacker Qua Russaw is probable for Saturday’s prime-time game against Georgia, according to the SEC student-athlete availability report Wednesday. On Monday, Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer said Russaw (lower leg) is “still taking the steps, still working through the situation,” but that he is “optimistic” for the outside linebacker’s return. Alabama safety Malachi Moore is not listed on …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Dalton Del Don explains why fantasy managers should trust the Pittsburgh QB in Week 4. View more Video Transcript Justin Fields hasn’t exploded in fantasy yet, but he’s playing well enough to keep the starting job and big rushing games are coming. Volume has been an issue for fields but opponents against the Colts are averaging …

Sep. 25—PULLMAN — Brett Borchart felt a little uneasy when he heard his Wisconsin-Stevens Point coaches call out his name. The Pointers were in the middle of practice, early in the 2004 season, and they needed a backup holder for place-kicks. They figured Borchart would make a good candidate. He was the team’s starting quarterback, after all, and he would …

Bosa admits to having sleep trouble since 49ers’ loss to Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Many members of the Faithful likely didn’t sleep too well on Sunday night after the 49ers’ late collapse against the Los Angeles Rams. It might help to know that star defensive end Nick Bosa is in the same boat. After 49ers practice …

Sep 21, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Omarion Miller (4) stays on his feet to score after a tackle attempt from Baylor Bears safety Corey Gordon Jr. (24) during the first half at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images Colorado football wide receivers Travis Hunter, Jimmy Horn Jr. and LaJohntay Wester have all solidified starting spots. …

Lenoir’s NFL stardom realized after exchange with star cornerback originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Now in his fourth NFL season, 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir has blossomed into an impactful piece of San Francisco’s defense. Even though he’s now closer to a veteran than a rookie, Lenoir recently recalled an interaction from earlier this season that was particularly impactful …

Oregon’s Week 5 uniform combination it will wear against UCLA this weekend. After featuring predominantly green for its first three games of the season, the Oregon football team will suit up against UCLA this weekend with a new look Saturday at the Rose Bowl. The Ducks will wear a yellow helmet with a green O after wearing its green helmet …