Jason McIntyre Co-Host of THE HERD and FOX Sports Betting Analyst NFL Week 1 is here, guys. This is legitimately the best time of year for fans and bettors. With so much live action for us to finally put our dollars behind, you might be overwhelmed deciding what to wager.  That’s where I come in. Check out my best bets …

Latest injury updates on Higgins, Chase ahead of Patriots-Bengals originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots are huge underdogs against the Cincinnati Bengals entering their Week 1 game Sunday afternoon at Paycor Stadium, but the home team has a couple important players whose availability is uncertain. Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is dealing with a hamstring injury. …

Baylor quarterback Dequan Finn scores against Tarleton State on an end around play in the first half of an college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Waco, Texas. | Rod Aydelotte Nine years ago, Baylor and Utah announced a home-and-home football series. How times have changed since then. Back in the spring of 2015, when the series was agreed …

Bears vs. Titans injury report: D-line depth could face early test due to several ailments originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Bears will open their 2024 season Sunday near full strength, with one critical exception. While defensive end Montez Sweat (toe) was a full participant Friday and is on track to play vs. the Tennessee …

. After a disappointing trip to Las Vegas to begin the year that resulted in a 27-20 loss to USC, LSU enters Week 2 looking to bounce back as it returns to Baton Rouge to kick off its home slate. In-state foe Nicholls comes to Tiger Stadium, and the FCS foe is fresh off a hard-fought loss to Louisiana Tech …

KD makes confident, bold 49ers Super Bowl LIX prediction originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kevin Durant knows a thing or two about titles. The superstar won two NBA championships with the Warriors during the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons. But what about football and Super Bowls? Well, in appearing on the “Up and Adams Show” with Kay Adams on …

. It’s finally here. The most anticipated non-conference game in college football between the Texas Longhorns and Michigan Wolverines kicks off in mere hours. The game will be the focus of the college football world on Saturday. Fox Big Noon Kickoff will be there. ESPN College GameDay will be there. MLB Hall of Famer Derek Jeter will be Michigan’s honorary captain and …

The San Francisco 49ers are trying to do the near-impossible: go from Super Bowl runners-up to Super Bowl champions. Though the 1970 Dallas Cowboys, 1971 Miami Dolphins, and 2017 New England Patriots accomplished the feat, the 49ers must overcome the Super Bowl hangover that is sure to permeate the squad following their 25-22 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in …

Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson was on the practice field Friday, but he was not back to a full workload. Wilson experienced tightness in his calf during Thursday’s practice and was listed as limited as a result. Reporters at the open portion of practice on Friday said Wilson was working off to the side and Wilson said he didn’t do much …

. The Auburn Tigers (1-0) take on ACC opponent California (1-0) on Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Auburn comes into the matchup fresh off a 73-3 beatdown of FCS in-state “rival” Alabama A&M, while the Golden Bears took care of business in their opener as well, taking down UC Davis 31-13. Hugh Freeze’s Tigers played about the most efficient game they …

Why Bosa is confident 49ers’ run defense will be better this season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — In 2023, the 49ers’ run defense was not as stingy as it has been in the past. Nick Bosa did not make any excuses for the group’s past performances, but he believes this year’s defensive line is set …

. Tennessee offered a scholarship to 2027 cornerback prospect Rilee Drew. “Late night blessing, thankful to receive an offer from University of Tennessee,” Drew said. The 5-foot-11, 150-pound cornerback prospect is from Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia. Drew is recruited by Tennessee defensive backs coach Willie Martinez. There are not recruiting rankings currently for Drew from Rivals, 247Sports, On3 …

Sam Panayotovich FOX Sports Betting Analyst Stay hot, kid! We hit all our college football best bets last week to sweep the board (4-0) and now the NFL regular season is here. What a time to be alive, eh? I’ve got two college football bets and two NFL plays this weekend. Remember, this space isn’t the place for a million …

The 2024 NFL season is under way and as teams finished up with preseason their injury picture for Week 1 became a little clearer. Some teams knows they will be without certain players for the first game of their season. Others are taking it day-by-day as knocks have popped up during practice this week. The San Francisco 49ers and Pittsburgh …

Michigan State’s Michael Masunas celebrates a first down after a catch against Florida Atlantic during the first quarter on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Big Ten football is back again this week, with the action kicking off on Friday night. Teams in the Big Ten opened the season last week with an impressive 17-1 overall …