J.K. Dobbins would never say his triumphant return to the field one year after suffering a torn Achilles was satisfying. The Chargers running back wouldn’t even say that rushing for 135 yards and one touchdown on 10 carries against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1 was emotional. He has bigger plans. “I knew that’s how hard I worked,” Dobbins …

Florida football incumbent starting Graham Mertz is back from concussion protocol. But Florida Gators coach Billy Napier didn’t tip his hand whether Mertz or freshman quarterback DJ Lagway will start for UF on Saturday in its SEC opener against Texas A&M (3:30 p.m., ABC). With availability reports now required for SEC games, Napier said Florida will no longer release depth …

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals commenced the 2024 season with a dud, losing at home to the New England Patriots, 16-10.  In his first game since suffering a season-ending wrist injury in November of last season, Burrow finished with just 164 passing yards, while New England out-gained Cincinnati 290-224 in total yards.  Is it already time to sound the …

Three reasons Whitner believes 2024 49ers are Shanahan’s best yet originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers again look like the real deal after thrashing the New York Jets 32-19 in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season on Monday night at Levi’s Stadium. NBC Sports Bay Area’s Donte Whitner certainly agreed in the latest segment of “Hitner’s …

Purdue student Zach Spangler is being rightfully rewarded for his halftime efforts. Spangler kicked a 40-yard field goal at halftime of Purdue’s home-opener against Indiana State on Aug. 31. He was a part of a contest sponsored by the Rohrman Automotive Group and was set to get $250 and a two-year lease on a car from the dealer for making …

More than 55 million Americans tuned in this past January to see the Baltimore Ravens muster just one touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2024 AFC Championship Gam. Even more watched Donald Trump erroneously claim that immigrants eat pets in his presidential debate versus Kamala Harris on Tuesday night. According to Nielsen, 67.1 million people watched the debate …

Sep. 11—GRAND FORKS — The UND football program, ranked No. 10 in the latest FCS Top 25 poll, faces Idaho State on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Potato Bowl at the Alerus Center. Here are eight things to know about the Bengals from Pocatello. Idaho State is coached by Cody Hawkins, who’s in his second season as the head …

Shanahan ‘never considered’ placing CMC on IR with Achilles issue originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area All thing considered, the 49ers received a good sign from injured running back Christian McCaffrey at practice Wednesday. While San Francisco certainly would love to see the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year fully participate, the fact that McCaffrey was limited in …

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – SEPTEMBER 07: A view of the ESPN College Gameday desk prior to a game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Texas Longhorns at Michigan Stadium on September 07, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) ESPN’s “College GameDay” has determined where it will be for Week 3 of the 2024 college football season. …

Hoyer: Three keys to Pats victory over Seahawks in Week 2 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ 2024 season got off to a surprisingly promising start with their upset win over the Cincinnati Bengals. They’ll hope to carry their momentum into Sunday when they welcome the Seattle Seahawks to Gillette Stadium. If they continue to follow …

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) and Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) participate in a drill during fall football practice at Heavener Football Complex at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, August 1, 2024. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun] Florida football head coach Billy Napier has plans to use a dual quarterback approach against the Texas A&M Aggies …

Aaron Rodgers faced an uncertain playing future a year ago as he limped off the field with what turned out to be a torn Achilles tendon. On the one-year anniversary of his season-ending injury, the 40-year-old New York Jets quarterback is healthy and a game into his comeback. And his focus Wednesday was solely on preparing to play the Tennessee …

Aiyuk focused on returning to form after rusty 49ers return originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk admits he was not exactly eager to re-watch the 49ers’ season-opener against the New York Jets. “After the game, I didn’t watch the film until this morning,” Aiyuk said on Wednesday afternoon. “I was a little …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, Caroline Fenton, and Adam Breneman discuss what should be a compelling matchup for multiple reasons between rivals Oregon and Oregon State. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Power Hour” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript What are the games, the stream games that …

Receiver Puka Nacua won’t be in pads for at least another four games since the Rams placed him on the injured reserve list. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) It’s only one game, but the rash of injuries suffered by Rams players in their season-opening loss at Detroit harks back to 2022, when the defending Super Bowl-champion Rams were ravaged …