Teammates wowed by Saquon Barkley’s Eagles debut — ‘He’s different’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia SÃO PAULO — DeVonta Smith is a man of few words so he found a succinct way to explain what he saw from Saquon Barkley on Friday night in Brazil. “He’s different, man,” Smith said, shaking his head. “He’s different.” In the best way …

Miscues, injuries don’t derail Duke football in double-overtime win at Northwestern For just the second time in nearly 70 years, Duke football is off to a 2-0 start for the third consecutive season.   The Blue Devils overcame injuries, miscues and a brief interruption by a rabbit Friday at Northwestern to earn a 26-20 double-overtime win on a wild night outside …

Eagles grades by position after season opening win over Packers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia SÃO PAULO — The Eagles won a back-and-forth battle against the Packers at Corinthians Arena in Brazil on Friday night. It wasn’t a perfect win but the Eagles got the W in the first-ever NFL game in South America. Let’s get to the position …

Tennessee Volunteers versus Chattanooga Mocs at Neyland Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Two top 25 games will be featured in Week 2 of the college football season. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll. No. 3 Texas (1-0) will play at No. 9 Michigan (1-0) to begin Saturday’s slate of games. Kickoff is scheduled for noon EDT …

Through two games of the season, the much-hyped new kickoff rule is not looking so dynamic. Just as the Chiefs and Ravens did on Thursday night, the Packers and Eagles generally kicked the ball deep into the end zone for touchbacks, and when the kickoffs were returned, not much yardage was gained. Of the Packers and Eagles’ 13 kickoffs on …

Auburn football came out on fire in its season opener against Alabama A&M in Week 1. The Tigers earned a 73-3 victory over the Bulldogs despite a second half featuring two 10-minute halves after Auburn jumped to a 52-3 halftime lead. Quarterback Payton Thorne completed 13-of-21 passes for 322 yards and four touchdowns, while Malcolm Simmons had three catches for …

After a sloppy start that was marked by penalties and turnovers, the Eagles and Packers put on fireworks display in Brazil, but it was Saquon Barkley who stole the show in a 34-29 Eagles win. The former Giants running back inked a three-year, $37.5 million dollar deal in the offseason that’s paying dividends after just one game. Barkley tied an …

Army has been fielding a football team since 1890 and it has done so as an independent for all but seven of those seasons. So Saturday, when the Black Knights play at Florida Atlantic in their first American Athletic Conference game, represents a milestone. Army joined the American for football beginning with the 2024 season in a conference realignment ripple …

49ers practice report: Gross-Matos’ Week 1 availability in jeopardy originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers appear likely to open the 2024 NFL regular season without their top backup on the defensive line. Yetur Gross-Matos, who sustained a right knee injury in the 49ers’ final preseason game of the summer, remained out of practice on …

DirecTV customers were met with an unpleasant surprise when it came to Week 1 of the college football season: a blackout, one that involves all Disney-owned channels (including the ESPN family of networks). That has left DirecTV customers wondering how to watch college football in Week 2 and beyond, especially considering how much of the sport ABC, ESPN and more …

The Packers will not have running back MarShawn Lloyd on Friday night. Lloyd entered game day with a questionable designation after not practicing Tuesday and being limited Wednesday and Thursday with a hamstring injury. He is among the team’s inactives. Running back Emanuel Wilson (hip) and tight end Tucker Kraft (back) are dressed to play against the Eagles after also …

Miami Hurricanes football looks like it’s back in the College Football Playoff picture. Can the U avoid a slip-up against Florida A&M? UM rose to No. 15 after pummeling in-state rival Florida 41-17 in Gainesville last week. Quarterback Cam Ward looked like a Heisman Trophy contender in his ‘Canes debut, throwing for 385 yards and three touchdowns. Star pass rusher …

Shanahan reveals miraculous spot on Pearsall’s body where he was shot originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Ricky Pearsall’s road to recovery after being shot last weekend is a miracle on its own. The 49ers rookie wide receiver was shot during an attempted armed robbery Saturday near San Francisco’s Union Square, with the bullet going through his chest without …

Texas football had no problem blasting visiting Colorado State 52-0 in last week’s season opener, but the competition stiffens Saturday against defending national champion Michigan. And the first matchup of the college football season between two top-10 teams is in Michigan Stadium, no less, where the Wolverines have won 23 consecutive games. Texas is ranked No. 3 in the US LBM …

Lynch shares CMC injury update, status for 49ers’ season opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Christian McCaffrey missed most of 49ers training camp with a strained calf, but he’s progressing well ahead of San Francisco’s 2024 NFL season opener against the New York Jets on “Monday Night Football” at Levi’s Stadium. 49ers general manager John Lynch revealed the …