Derrick Henry had a huge game as the Baltimore Ravens evened their record at 2-2 this season. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) The one thing the Baltimore Ravens never had for Lamar Jackson was a great running back to help him out. Mark Ingram had a good run near the end of his career. Between injuries, J.K. Dobbins was effective. …
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OSU Notebook: Buckeyes like their chances on fourth down
Sep. 29—One of the things Ohio State’s 38-7 win over Michigan State showed was that OSU head coach Ryan Day and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly are not hesitant about going for a first down on fourth down rather than kicking a field goal or punting if they think the situation is right. OSU went for it on fourth down four …
Read More »Mason’s place on UDFA running backs yardage list hints at bright future
Mason’s place on UDFA running backs yardage list hints at bright future originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jordan Mason has put himself in rarified air among undrafted NFL running backs after his latest 49ers rushing performance. Per ESPN’s Nick Wagoner, Mason has the third-most rushing yards by an undrafted running back through their team’s first four games, trailing …
Read More »Week 5 Overreaction: Alabama vs. Georgia was game of the year & Miami stays alive | College Football Enquirer
This embedded content is not available in your region. Did we witness the game of the year between Georgia and Alabama? On today’s show, Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde react to one of the craziest finishes for an SEC game in recent memory. They break down the amazing performances of Jalen Milroe and Ryan Williams (did you know that …
Read More »Kittle admits doubting 49ers’ play call on spectacular TD grab
Kittle admits doubting 49ers’ play call on spectacular TD grab originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The best play call in football is the one that works, a reminder George Kittle received in epic fashion during the 49ers’ resounding 30-13 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. Kittle’s spectacular leaping-touchdown grab stole …
Read More »5 reactions/overreactions from Cincinnati Bearcats Big 12 road loss at Texas Tech
Saturday was the first night football game of the 2024 season for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats. It also was their first road loss this season as they came up three points short in a Big 12 game in Lubbock to Texas Tech, 44-41. The Bearcats had a final possession with 1:52 left where a touchdown would win or field …
Read More »Brissett gave this message to Patriots teammates after loss vs. 49ers
Brissett gave this message to Patriots teammates after loss vs. 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots suffered their third straight loss of the 2024 NFL season on Sunday. The final score read 30-13 in favor of the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium, but the reality is the game was even more lopsided than what …
Read More »BYU football: Undefeated Cougars continue to surprise, and prove their doubters wrong
BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) is lifted in the air by offensive lineman Austin Leausa (55) after a touchdown against Baylor during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Waco, Texas. | Richard W. Rodriguez WACO, Texas — After losing a 38-24 nonconference football game to then-Big 12 heavyweight Baylor three years ago, BYU coach Kalani Sitake …
Read More »NFL Week 4 winners, losers: 49ers pick up momentum at perfect time
NFL Week 4 winners, losers: 49ers pick up momentum at perfect time originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With September coming to a close, NFL teams are starting to figure themselves out. The fourth week of the 2024 NFL season already has brought about several upsets, last-second surprises and more. Here are all the winners and losers from Sunday’s …
Read More »Here’s what Kyle Whittingham told Utah players after frustrating loss to Arizona
Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham walks off the field in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. Utah lost 23-10. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News The frustration was visible on the faces of every Utah player — quarterback Isaac Wilson, running back Micah Bernard and safety Tao Johnson — during the Utes’ postgame press conference. “You see …
Read More »Doug Pederson defends Jaguars OC Press Taylor after loss to Texans drops them to 0-4: ‘As coaches we can’t make the plays’
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a mess. They fell to 0-4 on Sunday with a 24-20 loss to the Houston Texans. That loss arrived on the heels of a 47-10 blowout to the Buffalo Bills on Monday where the Jaguars failed to score in the first half. Sunday’s loss featured an offense that failed to score in its final four possessions …
Read More »4-star Ohio running back offered by Michigan State football
David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports During a gameday visit for Michigan State’s matchup with Ohio State on Saturday, the Spartans have extended an offer to a top prospect in the 2026 recruiting class. Receiving the offer was Shahn Alston, a Painesville, Ohio native. He is currently rated as a 4-star prospect as the No. 112 overall prospect and No. 9 running …
Read More »Jerod Mayo challenges Pats offense to improve in these areas
Jerod Mayo challenges Pats offense to improve in these areas originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers marked another dismal showing for the New England Patriots offense. Jacoby Brissett was sacked six times behind an injury-riddled offensive line. The veteran quarterback was 19-for-32 with 168 passing yards, one touchdown, and an interception that was …
Read More »Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss ‘not going to overreact’ following loss to Kentucky
OXFORD — Following a shocking loss at home to Kentucky, Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin was keen on not being reactionary. One game in 12-game regular-season slate doesn’t have to tell the entire story. The then-No. 6 Rebels (4-1, 0-1 SEC) began their SEC opener about as well as they could have Saturday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, driving 83 yards …
Read More »Ted Johnson: Brissett was ‘a detriment’ to Patriots in loss vs. 49ers
Ted Johnson: Brissett was ‘a detriment’ to Patriots in loss vs. 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots are not getting the kind of quarterback performance they need from starter Jacoby Brissett, but will it lead to a change at the position entering Week 5? The Patriots fell to 1-3 after a 30-13 loss to the …
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