Sep. 8—Dallas Center-Grimes used a 10-play, 73-yard touchdown drive out of halftime to grab a little bit of momentum in its road game against the Newton football team on Friday night. But Christian Ergenbright erased that momentum with a 98-yard return on the ensuing kickoff, and that was more than enough for the Cardinals during a 28-7 non-district victory on …

In Tom Brady’s first two NFL starts, he threw zero touchdowns, completed 53 percent of his passes for an average of 127 yards a game, took five sacks and split one win and one loss. He played like a first-time NFL starter who was just trying to move the sticks, stay out of the way of his running game, and …

. The North Carolina Tar Heels football program is off to a 2-0 start after beating Charlotte this weekend in Chapel Hill. But that’s not the only thing they are celebrating this weekend. On Sunday, North Carolina added a second player to its 2026 recruiting class when four-star edge rusher Zavion Griffin-Hayes pledged his verbal commitment to the program. The …

And just like that, Week 1 of the NFL season is nearly in the books — we’ve still got a huge Monday night showdown between the Jets and 49ers.  After that, we’re on to Week 2.  Let’s check out the lines for each NFL game at DraftKings Sportsbook, as the second week of the season is upon us.  (All times …

Baker Mayfield was fantastic, finishing as a top-three fantasy QB while posting a completion percentage over expectation (+12.7) in the 92nd percentile. He got 9.6 YPA and threw four touchdowns for the fifth time in his career, benefitting from playing a Washington defense that allowed the most fantasy points to quarterbacks last season. Mayfield will return to middling fantasy value …

Sep 7, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Nate McCollum (6) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the 1st quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Another week and another win for the North Carolina Tar Heels football program as they took down Charlotte 38-20 on Saturday in Chapel Hill. With …

NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand entering MNF vs. Jets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It’s here, it has arrived and it’s beautiful. For the most part. Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season was eventful. And telling. The top dogs proved worthy of their preseason hype, the bottom feeders overall were a tough watch, rookie debuts were …

If you don’t believe Utah is a growing sports state, just look at Rice-Eccles Stadium on a football Saturday. It’s teeming with a sea of crimson that cheers the Utah Utes to victory against every opponent and every obstacle. You can now add the Utah Hockey Club to that list. After taking its prospects to a rocking night at America …

Schrock’s Report Card: Grading Caleb Williams, Bears in 24-17 win vs. Titans originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago CHICAGO — A win is a win, but rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears’ offense have a lot to work on after a dismal showing Sunday in Chicago’s 24-17 win over the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field. The No. 1 overall …

Aug 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes running back Dallan Hayden (7) is stopped on fourth down by North Dakota State Bison defensive end Loshiaka Roques (56) and linebacker Logan Kopp (43) in the second quarter at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports The now 1-1 Colorado Buffaloes claimed they improved from last year, making the right …

Jets’ Hall details ‘respectful’ chats with 49ers great Craig, who is his cousin originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Breece Hall has deep ties to the 49ers, but conversations with his famous cousin Roger Craig have been low-key in the lead-up to the Jets’ Week 1 game against San Francisco. The 23-year-old Hall, speaking to the media ahead of …

The Iowa Hawkeyes are licking their wounds from a stunning 20-19 rivalry loss versus the Iowa State Cyclones. Despite shutting out the Cyclones in the first half and leading 13-0 at halftime, the Hawkeyes’ disappointing second-half performance left onlookers with plenty of questions. One of those was Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz’s decision to opt for a two-point conversion …

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Los Angeles Chargers star defensive end Joey Bosa feared his helmet had come undone at the worst possible time. He scrambled to the sideline to get it buckled Sunday afternoon with the Chargers clinging to a six-point lead midway through the fourth quarter and the Las Vegas Raiders facing fourth-and-1 from the Chargers’ 43-yard line. Turns out …

This embedded content is not available in your region. Does every team in college football stink? Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde react to a wild Week 2 slate that featured many teams heavily underperforming. After a jaw-dropping upset, they discuss the implications of Notre Dame’s loss to Northern Illinois. Is Marcus Freeman now on the hot seat …

Coach Jim Harbaugh emphatically congratulates J.K. Dobbins after the Chargers running back’s touchdown in the fourth quarter. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) The heat was blistering, the fans were jeering, the knockout punch was looming. Late Sunday afternoon at SoFi Stadium, the stage was set for the continuation of a long-standing tradition fostered by a certain local team’s consistent …