MANHATTAN — Kansas State football solidified its position in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll with a solid 42-20 Big 12 victory Saturday over Oklahoma State at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. While jumping five spots to No. 20, the Wildcats (4-1, 1-1 Big 12) also knocked a team out of the rankings for the second time in three weeks as …

5 things I care about Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry are peaking The Ravens’ addition of Derrick Henry was met with much fanfare this offseason. How could a backfield of the hulking running back and Lamar Jackson be anything but cool? Given that hype, a 13-carry, 46-yard debut in the season opener was met with great disappointment, even if he …

Nov 11, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; A detailed view of the SEC logo on a chain marker during the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports There’s a new No. 1 in the US LBM Coaches Poll after a wild Week 5 across the college football …

With Week 4 of the NFL season nearly in the books, we’re looking ahead to Week 5.  Let’s check out the lines for each NFL game at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Sept. 29. (All times ET) 2024 NFL Week 5 Odds THURSDAY, OCT. 3 BUCCANEERS @ FALCONS (8:15 p.m., Prime Video) Point spread: Falcons -2.5 (Falcons favored to win by …

Maiocco’s 49ers Report Card: Team grades in rebound win over Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Defensive end Nick Bosa said if he did not know any better, he would have thought the building was burning down. After two consecutive losses, the 49ers needed to get back on the winning track following back-to-back poor performances. …

Week 5 of the 2024 college football season is in the books. Here’s how every college football team in the state of Oklahoma fared. NCAA Division I Oklahoma No. 18-ranked OU (4-1, 1-1 SEC) earned a 27-21 road win over Auburn. The Sooners were led by freshman quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr., who completed 10 of his 15 passes for 161 …

The fourth 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 Patrick Mahomes, who spearheaded a comeback win by the Chiefs against the Chargers. Trailing 10-0 in the second quarter, the …

Okuayinonu’s hellacious motor creates perfect 49ers D-line marriage originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Sam Okuayinonu had the game of his NFL career on Sunday, but when given an opportunity to relish in the spotlight, the veteran defensive lineman immediately highlighted his teammates’ efforts rather than soak in the glory of his outstanding individual performance. “It …

With five games under its belt, Florida State football has fallen into an abyss. Each of FSU’s four losses has been unsettling to watch, the latest a 42-16 loss to SMU on Saturday. “Obviously, very disappointed on our end,” FSU coach Mike Norvell, said Saturday. “The things coming into the game, (we) had a lot of confidence and how I …

49ers DBs appreciate front pressure that halted Patriots’ passing game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Jacoby Brissett wasn’t the only one who felt the pressure the 49ers’ defensive line applied in Sunday’s 30-13 win over the New England Patriots. The 49ers’ secondary — which watched their teammates sack the Patriots quarterback six times and constantly harass him — felt …

Utah Utes defensive end Van Fillinger (7) grabs the arm of Utah State Aggies quarterback Bryson Barnes (16) in Logan on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News After four weeks of football played, Utah State is in an eerily familiar position. At least when it comes to the early season fortunes of recent Aggie teams. Let’s …

Bosa vows 49ers’ D-line ‘just fine’ after six-sack game vs. Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers’ defense bounced back from back-to-back sub-par performances in Sunday’s 30-13 win over the New England Patriots, proving the team very much remains a contender. Defensive end Nick Bosa was pleased with the group’s performance, which included six sacks of …

The Gophers flipped the formula Saturday but it ended with another negative number. Instead of holding a lead at halftime and then playing poorly, like it did in losses to Iowa and North Carolina, Minnesota trailed No. 12 Michigan at halftime, but outscored the defending national champion 21-6 in the second half to make it a close 27-24 loss at …

NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand after win vs. Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area We’re one quarter through the 2024 NFL season and the league’s true heirarchy is beginning to take shape. Early surprise contenders are starting to look like pretenders, the top teams continue to show their vulnerabilities, while the worst teams continue to be … …

Purdue has fired offensive coordinator Graham Harrell after a 1-3 start to the 2024 season, the latest loss a 28-10 defeat at the hands of Nebraska. Head coach Ryan Walters makes this significant move ahead of the Boilermakers’ upcoming matchup against the struggling Wisconsin Badgers. Harrell joined the program with Walters in 2023. He previously held offensive coordinator positions at …