Despite now being Big 12 opponents, Friday’s Top 25 matchup between Arizona and Kansas State was a non-conference tilt. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) In future seasons, Arizona versus Kansas State could be a thrilling Big 12 intra-conference clash. For this year and next, however, this will be a non-conference matchup as the home-and-home series was scheduled before Arizona joined …

The Cowboys’ depth at tight end will be tested Sunday against the Saints. Only two Dallas players have designations for Week 2, and both play tight end. John Stephens (hamstring) already is ruled out, and starter Jake Ferguson (knee) is doubtful. Luke Schoonmaker, a second-round pick in 2023, is expected to make his first career start. He played 368 snaps …

KANSAS CITY, Kansas — Kansas football lost 23-20 on Friday at home against UNLV, as it tried to bounce back from a loss last week. Here’s a look at how Kansas (1-2) graded out from its loss against the Rebels (3-0): Offense: Kansas football’s turnover issue persists Redshirt junior quarterback Jalon Daniels threw two more interceptions, and both set up scoring …

The 49ers don’t yet know when receiver Ricky Pearsall will return, but the fact that he will is a miracle. Pearsall continues to improve day by day after being shot in the chest Aug. 31 during an attempted robbery. “I was just talking to him yesterday,” coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “He just started working …

Sep. 13—PULLMAN — Here is what to watch for when Washington State squares off against rival Washington in Saturday afternoon’s Apple Cup. When Washington has the ball … How will WSU’s front line stack up against UW’s offensive line, a new unit? The Huskies’ front five has allowed one sack in two games, which went against center D’Angalo Titialii. Tackle …

O’Connell details challenges 49ers, Purdy present to Vikings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell has proved he can beat the 49ers after pulling off a 22-17 primetime upset last season in Minneapolis. Neither team was at full health in that contest, though — Trent Williams, Deebo Samuel and Justin Jefferson all were sidelined with …

Sep. 13—PULLMAN — In recent days, Washington State coach Jake Dickert has been effusive in his praise for his team’s new starting quarterback, the way John Mateer has responded to mistakes. Mateer may have endured a couple of slow starts in WSU’s 2-0 start to the season, but that’s part of the process, Dickert said. What he liked about Mateer’s …

Why Vikings running back Jones reminds Shanahan of CMC originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch Kyle Shanahan’s full “49ers Game Plan” interview with Greg Papa on NBC Sports Bay Area immediately following “Giants Postgame Live” on Friday night. Veteran Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones greatly is admired by 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan. Shanahan has watched …

One of Central Texas’ top running backs is foregoing his senior season to stay healthy and enroll early for his college career. DJ Dugar, a three-star running back, transferred from Glenn to Weiss this year and was poised to be part of one of the the Austin area’s most talented teams. Weiss was ranked No. 4 in our preseason area …

Michigan athletics administrator Greg Harden presents then-head basketball coach John Beilein with a game ball to commemorate Beilein’s 800th career win in 2018. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) The man often referred to as the Michigan athletic program’s “secret weapon” died Thursday. Greg Harden died due to complications from surgery, the school announced on Friday. He was 75 years old. …

Colorado running back Charlie Offerdahl (44) carries the ball against Oregon State during the first quarter at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore. on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Ncaa Football Colorado At Oregon State 703 There’s some young talent in the Colorado football’s running back room. Yet, former walk-on Charlie Offerdahl has maintained the Buffs’ starting spot. The RB1 position hasn’t …

The Seahawks are preparing to play without running back Kenneth Walker against the Patriots this Sunday. Walker has been out of practice this week with an oblique injury and the Seahawks listed him as doubtful to play as a result. Walker ran 20 times for 103 yards and a touchdown in the season-opening win over the Broncos. Zach Charbonnet and …

BYU cornerback Jakob Robinson (0) intercepts a pass vs. Cincinnati returns it for a touchdown at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News Two games into his final season at BYU, veteran cornerback Jakob Robinson looks around at his defense and likes what he sees. “The pressure has changed,” the senior cornerback …

Borrowing the blueprint: Seahawks’ versatile WRs should be Patriots’ goal originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Each week this season, as the Patriots work their way through their first year under Jerod Mayo and Eliot Wolf, we’ll take a look at their latest opponent and see if there’s an aspect of their football operation worth imitating as the new regime …

Sep. 13—LOCATION — Wallace Wade Stadium, Durham, N.C. Kickoff: 6 p.m. (ESPN+, ACC Network Extra) Records: UConn 1-1, Duke 2-0 Last game: UConn beat Merrimack, 63-17, Saturday; Duke won at Northwestern, 26-20 (20Ts), Sept. 6. Series: UConn leads, 2-1, losing last season’s meeting 41-7 in East Hartford Players to watch: UConn, r-jr. WR Skyler Bell (7 catches, 246 yards, one …