Nov 27, 2020; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers running back Jermar Jefferson (6) eludes Oregon Ducks defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus (97) during the first half at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports Welcome to this weird, new world we have in 2024 college football. This is a world in which Oregon versus Oregon State is a nonconference …
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Ja’Marr Chase says Bengals, not Chiefs, are the ‘team to beat in the AFC’
The Kansas City Chiefs are the reigning back-to-back Super Bowl champions, but that doesn’t stop Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase from holding his team to a higher standard. “We are the team to beat in the AFC,” Chase said Thursday ahead of Cincinnati’s Week 2 road game in Kansas City. “We know it, and we gotta play like …
Read More »FOX Super 6 contest: Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica’s NFL Week 2 picks
Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert What’s better than watching football? Watching football and winning money! You can partake in the best of both worlds while watching Week 2 of the NFL season this weekend with our free-to-play FOX Super 6 game. How do you play? Enter the NFL Super 6 contest by predicting the correct answers to six questions …
Read More »NFL injury tracker Week 2: Malik Nabers ‘good’ to play for Giants, Chiefs’ Hollywood Brown to IR, Tee Higgins doubtful
Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season got underway Thursday night with the Buffalo Bills taking care of the Miami Dolphins 31-10. But there was plenty of concern afterward for Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa who suffered a concussion following a collision with Bills safety Damar Hamlin. “Right now … it is more about getting a proper procedural evaluation tomorrow and …
Read More »Steve Spurrier takes shot at Auburn’s recent home struggles
Nov 11, 2006; Gainesville, FL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Steve Spurrier before a game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2006 Jason Parkhurst Jordan-Hare Stadium is known historically for being one of the SEC’s toughest venues due to Auburn’s ability to win close games …
Read More »Fantasy Football: Takeaways from Bills-Dolphins on Thursday Night Football
Dolphins RB De’Von Achane had a career-high 29 touches coming off an ankle injury in Week 2 for 165 yards and a touchdown. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) The following is an excerpt from the latest edition of Yahoo’s fantasy football newsletter, Get to the Points! If you like what you see, you can subscribe for free here. Despite 281 …
Read More »Changes expexted on LSU’s defense ahead of South Carolina game
Nov 11, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (4) tackles Florida Gators wide receiver Marcus Burke (88) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports As LSU enters conference play against South Carolina, the Tigers are tinkering with the defensive personnel. The most notable of which is at the linebacker …
Read More »2024 NFL Week 2 odds, predictions, best bets by Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica
Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert “Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. We’re on to Week 2, and I’ve got my eyes on two games in particular. For those new to this space, if you are looking for a few wagers to get in on the NFL action, I have you covered. Nothing …
Read More »NFL injury tracker Week 2: Malik Nabers ‘good’ to play for Giants, Chiefs’ Hollywood Brown to IR
Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season got underway Thursday night with the Buffalo Bills taking care of the Miami Dolphins 31-10. But there was plenty of concern afterward for Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa who suffered a concussion following a collision with Bills safety Damar Hamlin. “Right now … it is more about getting a proper procedural evaluation tomorrow and …
Read More »ESPN analytics predicts LSU’s Week 3 matchup against South Carolina
Head Coach Brian Kelly as the LSU Tigers take on the Nicholls Colonels at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. LSU football will look to get above .500 and kick off its SEC schedule with a win it travels to face South Carolina on Saturday morning. The Tigers and Gamecocks haven’t met since 2020 when LSU …
Read More »Five 49ers to watch in illuminating Week 2 matchup vs. Vikings
Five 49ers to watch in illuminating Week 2 matchup vs. Vikings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Minnesota Vikings have a new quarterback, running back and edge rusher. The 49ers are quite familiar with some of the Vikings’ key offseason acquisitions, especially quarterback Sam Darnold and running back Aaron Jones. San Francisco is coming off an impressive Week …
Read More »Westlake vs. Atascocita on NFHS Network: Watch OU commit play Texas high school football
Two top-10 Texas high school football programs will meet Thursday night and fans across the country can watch it live. Westlake, the No. 1 team in our preseason countdown, is taking on Humble Atascocita, a Houston-area power, in a premier Friday night showdown. The Chaparrals are 2-0 after a strong performance over fellow Class 6A contender Prosper to open the …
Read More »Man charged in death of Gaudreau brothers had .087% BAC
Sep 13, 2024, 11:29 AM ET PHILADELPHIA — The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew as they bicycled on a rural road had a blood-alcohol level of .087%, above the .08% legal limit in New Jersey, a prosecutor said Friday. Gaudreau, 31, and brother Matthew, 29, were killed in Carneys Point, New Jersey, …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 2 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em
Fantasy football sit-and-start advice should always be relative and league-dependent. Many starts and sits are obvious too, so we will instead focus on fringe options in this column, the ones that take real thought. Good luck with your Week 2 lineups! Start: Isaiah Likely Expect a nice bounce back game from Mark Andrews, but he and Likely can both remain …
Read More »DJ Lagway Bowl: How one recruitment shapes Texas A vs. Florida matchup
College football’s week three slate may not be filled with ranked matchups and raucous atmospheres, but the games are certainly not without compelling storylines. One of the more underrated matchups college football fanatics should be tuned into is the Texas A&M Aggies heading into the Swamp to take on the Florida Gators. A midday contest of a pair of 1-1 …
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