EAST LANSING – Free Press sports writer Chris Solari looks back at Michigan State football’s 40-0 win over Prairie View A&M and looks ahead to the Spartans’ final nonconference game at Boston College. Next up for the Spartans: Boston College Matchup: Michigan State (3-0) at Boston College (2-1). Kickoff: 8 p.m. Saturday; Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hills, Massachusetts TV/radio: Big Ten …

Shanahan explains 49ers’ fourth-down play calls in loss to Vikings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers wasted multiple opportunities in Sunday’s 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. San Francisco was 1-for-3 on fourth downs in the game and the two failed conversation attempts proved to be costly. The first turnover on downs occurred …

For games he broadcasts for FOX Sports during the 2024 NFL season, Tom Brady will choose one standout star from that game as the LFG! Player of the Game. In Week 2, star New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara received the honor after recording four touchdowns and 180 total yards in a stunningly dominant performance, as the Saints rolled …

Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel and senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde to discuss how special the Colorado two-way star has been this season. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Travis Hunter’s Heisman, …

In the third quarter, there was a flash. The New York Jets saw a flash of why they paid handsomely to trade for Aaron Rodgers, a flash of why their hopes were so high last season before he tore his Achilles and a flash of why the mere insertion of Rodgers in place of predecessor Zach Wilson this year was …

MANHATTAN — Kansas State football’s impressive 31-7 victory over Arizona on Friday night not only produced bump in the US LBM Coaches poll, but it also knocked the other Wildcats out of the Top 25. By knocking off Arizona in their final nonconference test, the Wildcats (3-0) moved up one spot to No. 14, while No. 18 Arizona (2-1) fell …

Taylor Swift showed up at Arrowhead Stadium to watch the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, capping a headline-grabbing week that included seven trophies from the MTV Video Music Awards.  Swift arrived 90 minutes before kickoff to see her boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and the two-time defending Super Bowl champions play the Cincinnati Bengals in a rematch of two …

Justin Jefferson, who hauled in a wild 97-yard touchdown catch in the first half, left the game early with a quad injury. (Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) The San Francisco 49ers survived just fine without Christian McCaffrey last week to start the season. Week 2, however, was a very different story. The Minnesota Vikings led the 49ers the entire way on Sunday …

Sep 14, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jam Miller (26) rushes for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images After SEC play officially began during Week 2 with Kentucky facing South Carolina, four other teams also began conference play in Week 3. With a …

Minnesota wide receiver Justin Jefferson left the game against San Francisco on Sunday with an injury to his right quadriceps. Jefferson was blocking on the play late in the third quarter when he collided with teammate Garrett Bradbury and also took contact from 49ers linebacker Fred Warner. Jefferson, who caught a 97-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter, was in …

Here are the latest news and possible return dates for injured Jets players… Sept. 15, 3:22 p.m. Linebacker Jermaine Johnson was carted off in the third quarter of the Jets’ Week 2 game at the Tennessee Titans due to an Achilles injury and ruled out. Johnson’s injury appeared to be a non-contact one. After rushing the passer on a third-and-1 play at …

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football and coach Jeff Lebby has received a fifth commitment for the 2026 recruiting class, and it’s a significant one. Four-star running back Demarius Yates pledged to the Bulldogs on Sunday afternoon. The Kemper County product is the first four-star commitment in MSU’s 2026 class. He attended Saturday night’s 41-17 loss to Toledo at Davis Wade …

Belichick posts tribute to 2014 Patriots during Seahawks game originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston With the Seattle Seahawks in town, the New England Patriots honored their Super Bowl XLIX-winning team before Sunday’s Week 2 showdown at Gillette Stadium. Former head coach Bill Belichick wasn’t in attendance, but that didn’t stop him from acknowledging the special occasion. Belichick took to …

CANYON —The West Texas A&M Buffaloes battled in their home opener but couldn’t overcome a tough Western Colorado team, falling 26-17 to the 15th-ranked Mountaineers on Saturday evening. This defeat, marking their second consecutive loss, leaves WT with a 1-2 record on the season. Despite the fervent support of 6,219 fans at Buffalo Stadium, the game proved to be a …

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown will miss Monday’s home opener against Atlanta with a hamstring injury. Brown, who had five catches for 119 yards and a touchdown in the Week 1 win against Green Bay, appeared on Friday’s injury report. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said Brown “got a little tight in practice” but offered no other specifics. Brown had …