Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets scrambles against the New England Patriots. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) New York Jets fans waited a long time to see Aaron Rodgers play at MetLife Stadium, and last season’s four-play appearance doesn’t count. If this is what Jets fans can expect the rest of the season, it’s going to be a fun …
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After season-opening loss, Maloney football turns it around
GLASTONBURY – Maloney senior quarterback Ethan Nedinsky had five touchdown passes and passed for 287 yards as the Spartans (1-1) got their first win, 41-27, over Glastonbury in a CCC game. Maloney had lost in the season opener to New Canaan, ranked No. 1 in the Courant state coaches poll. “It was good to get that taste out of our …
Read More »How 49ers safety Hufanga used injury downtime to improve his game
How 49ers safety Hufanga used injury downtime to improve his game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Talanoa Hufanga earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors during the 2022 NFL season, but looking back at his play, the 49ers safety now believes his performance was not up to par. While working his way back from a season-ending …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers throws first TD at MetLife as a Jet
Aaron Rodgers lasted only four plays in his debut with the Jets in 2023. He is back at MetLife Stadium for the first time since and has the Jets out to a 7-0 lead. Rodgers threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Allen Lazard, who arrived with the quarterback from Green Bay, with 4:21 remaining in the first quarter. It was …
Read More »Two-minute drill: Washington State’s keys to victory against San Jose State
Sep. 19—PULLMAN — Here is what to watch for when Washington State hosts San Jose State at 7 p.m. Friday. When San Jose State has the ball … The leader is quarterback Emmett Brown, who transferred from WSU to SJSU last offseason. With nearly 1,000 passing yards and a 61% completion rate to his name, he’s developed into one of …
Read More »Breece Hall’s touchdown run has Jets up 14-0
It took a Jets’ challenge, but Breece Hall scored on a 1-yard touchdown run on third-and-goal. The Jets lead 14-0. Officials ruled Hall short of the goal line, which would have set up a fourth down, but the Jets challenged and won. Hall clearly had the ball across the goal line before his knee touched. Aaron Rodgers has been nearly …
Read More »College football world waits to see if Lincoln Riley, USC can overpower Michigan
. Note the word “overpower” in the title of this story. It’s not “beat” or “outscore,” but something specific. USC outscoring Michigan 42-35 wouldn’t change the national college football narrative that USC is soft. If the Trojans can physically overwhelm Michigan, however, you’re going to stop seeing the “USC is soft” theme on television, radio, and in the newspapers. USA …
Read More »Shanahan details Kittle, Ward injuries, hopes they’ll play Sunday
Shanahan details Kittle, Ward injuries, hopes they’ll play Sunday originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area When it rains, it pours. At least that’s the case for the 49ers this week, who are dealing with a rash of injuries ahead of their Week 3 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. San Francisco’s latest blow came …
Read More »Michigan coaches respect one specific feature of USC passing game
. The Michigan football coaching staff knows Miller Moss is playing good football in the early stages of the 2024 season. They are aware that if their defense is not on top of its game, USC could have a very successful Saturday in the Big House when the Trojans visit the Maize and Blue. Wolverines Wire has more on what …
Read More »Williams explains why 49ers injuries can be ‘blessing in disguise’
Williams explains why 49ers injuries can be ‘blessing in disguise’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers are hurting right now, with stars Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel set to miss Sunday’s NFC West clash against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Matters got worse for San Francisco with tight end George Kittle (hamstring — did not …
Read More »Michigan defensive coaches know Lincoln Riley has a full playbook ready
Riley – Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports The defensive coaches on the Michigan football staff are aware of Lincoln Riley, his bag of tricks, and his elite play design. This will be a challenge for the Wolverines when they face USC this Saturday. Wolverines Wire gathered insights from Michigan’s defensive coaches: Defensive backs coach LaMar Morgan confirmed that Jyaire Hill — …
Read More »Jayden Daniels due for big MNF performance? | Fantasy Football Live
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz explains why he thinks the Washington rookie quarterback will have a big night against the Cincinnati Bengals. View more Video Transcript I’ll give you a bold prediction. It’s around Jayden Daniels. Look, I know everybody’s talking about the lack of passing touchdowns for Jayden Daniels that ends this week. I do believe that they’ve been conservative …
Read More »What UTEP football coach Scotty Walden said about Week 4 matchup vs Colorado State
The UTEP football team has one of the youngest head coaches in college football. Scotty Walden is 34 years old and in his first season leading the Miners after a successful four-year stint at Austin Peay State (26-14 record). UTEP enters Saturday’s game at Colorado State (3 p.m. MT on truTV) with an 0-3 record, but two of those losses …
Read More »How Purdy, 49ers’ offense benefit from SoFi fan takeover vs. Rams
How Purdy, 49ers’ offense benefit from SoFi fan takeover vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Never underestimate the fan’s impact on an NFL game, particularly when it comes to the 49ers Faithful’s history of taking over SoFi Stadium when San Francisco travels south to face the Los Angeles Rams. By creating a numbers advantage …
Read More »Lincoln Riley isn’t buying the narrative that Michigan is a bad team
. A lot of people think Michigan isn’t very good and that the Wolverines are heading for a disastrous 2024 college football season, one year after winning the national championship. USC head coach Lincoln Riley thinks that’s a flawed way of viewing UM, as Wolverines Wire noted: I mean, this is still like — make no mistake about it, this …
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