The Rocky Mountain Showdown has received a jolt of national energy in recent years. There’s Deion Sanders joining Colorado football, a 2023 double-overtime classic and plenty on- and off-field chirping — from Colorado State and CU fans, players and coaches alike. Though there’s more national attention on the game, it’s still a Centennial State affair first and foremost (after all, …

Last year, when running backs were clamoring for better contracts, former NFL Players Association president J.C. Tretter made an ill-advised public recommendation regarding one potential way to create leverage — fake injuries. The NFL responded by filing a grievance. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, that grievance is set for a hearing later this month before an arbitrator. …

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders runs onto the field in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News Utah Utes quarterback Cam Rising and Colorado Buffaloes head football coach Deion Sanders ended up in the middle of a very odd situation on Thursday afternoon. On Wednesday evening, a parody X (formerly Twitter) account …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Andy Behrens explains why the Los Angeles Rams wide receiver might put up a 30-point performance with teammate Puka Nacua out due to injury. View more Video Transcript My bold prediction. I don’t know how bold this is because the guy is the author of the greatest receiving season in NFL history. But I think we …

In July, it appeared the football series between the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami University RedHawks was coming to a halt. Miami administrators had backed out of a return game at Nippert Stadium in 2025, leaving Saturday’s game at Yager Stadium in Oxford as the final scheduled meeting on either campus. That left the 2026 scheduled game at Paycor …

Yahoo Sports fantasy contributor Sal Vetri predicts the Baltimore Ravens running back might find paydirt early and often this weekend against the Raiders. View more Video Transcript Yeah, a couple of years fits my bold prediction is that Derek Henry scores three touchdowns against the Las Vegas Raiders this week. He bounces back from just a 10 point outing doesn’t …

There will be a sponsor logo at midfield for the Rocky Mountain Showdown. Colorado State announced Thursday a partnership with HR technology provider UKG to have a logo placed at the 50-yard line. The logo will be under the CSU Ram head at midfield. It makes CSU one of the first college programs to use a change from the NCAA …

A key piece of the Miami Dolphins offense is in play after all, with running back De’Von Achane active for “Thursday Night Football” against the Buffalo Bills. Achane was originally questionable heading into Thursday with an ankle injury. The second-year running back was seen warming up ahead of the TNF matchup, having worked out his injury pregame. Achane’s ankle injury …

. The Texas Longhorns have been on a recruiting roll. Recent additions to the 2025 class have boosted the team’s recruiting ranking into the Top 10, according to ESPN. Today, the Texas staff got a big name for the 2026 class. 2026 safety Zelus Hicks, from Carrollton (GA), picked the Longhorns over a host of offers from the likes of Auburn, …

What Drake Maye has learned from watching Jacoby Brissett originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ offseason signing of veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett is already paying dividends. Not only did Brissett help the Patriots to a surprising Week 1 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, but he is also serving as a mentor for New England’s rookie QB, …

(Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) One of Clemson’s key targets in the 2026 recruiting class is now heading elsewhere. Zelus Hicks, a highly regarded 4-star safety out of Carrollton, Georgia, made his commitment to the University of Texas public on Thursday. Hicks chose the Longhorns over several major programs, including Clemson, Tennessee, Auburn, and Georgia. Hicks had been on Clemson’s …

New York Giants first-round draft pick Malik Nabers was limited at practice on Thursday after experiencing an issue with his knee. Nabers, the sixth pick in the draft, had five catches for 66 yards in his first NFL regular-season game, spoke to reporters after the workout and didn’t mention the injury. “It went great,” said Nabers of the practice, “I …

The Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins kick off Week 2 of the NFL season in Miami Gardens tonight, and with the teams both eyeing the AFC East crown to get home-field advantage for at least one round of the playoffs, should they qualify. This early season matchup is important. Both teams made the playoffs last season, and both were knocked …

Oct 2, 1993; Stanford, CAL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive tackle Aaron Taylor (75) in action against the Stanford Cardinal at Foster Field at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports There are so many stories to be shared about Notre Dame football that we don’t know about, and on Thursday former Irish All-American guard Aaron …

This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Football 301 Nate Tice is joined by the great Charles McDonald as the duo deep dive on their favorite matchups heading into the Week 2 NFL slate. Nate and Charles discuss the Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots matchup where Ryan Grubb will have his first welcome to the …