(Tim Hubbard / Los Angeles Times) The Times’ NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines this week’s matchups. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Last season’s record 162-110 (.596). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer had predicted, his record against the spread would have been 130-135-7 (.491). Team records from last season. TV channels are for Los Angeles area. …

Oct 17, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Steve Young (left), Robert Griffin III (center) and Larry Fitzgerald on the ESPN Monday Night Football Countdown set before the game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Former Heisman winner and Baylor football legend Robert Griffin III has ranked his top five …

The Kansas City Chiefs are trying to do something no team has ever done: win three straight Super Bowls. The rest of the NFL is trying to stop them. Here are the key elements of the Chiefs’ success, which will again play a role in their quest — and could provide clues to how other teams can unseat the kings …

. Josh Heupel and the Tennessee football coaching staff offered a scholarship to 2028 defensive lineman Asher Ghioto. “Super blessed and thankful to receive an offer from the University of Tennessee,” Ghioto said. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound defensive lineman prospect is from The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida. There are not recruiting rankings currently for Ghioto from Rivals, 247Sports, On3 or …

This is the third story in Sportico’s Turf Wars series, examining the business decisions behind choosing natural grass or artificial turf for an NFL stadium. The year 2024 brings a new dynamic to the “natural grass versus synthetic turf” debate in NFL stadiums: The possibility of a state banning turf in NFL stadiums and thus taking the choice of playing …

Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Tony Garica (@RealTonyGarcia) and Rainer Sabin (@RainerSabin) • Editor: Robin Chan • Producer: Andrew Birkle • Email: [email protected] On this episode: One of the most anticipated nonconference football games ever at Michigan Stadium is finally here. The Wolverines will host No. 3 Texas at noon on Saturday as Sherrone Moore tries to keep Michigan’s 16-game winning streak rolling with a massive game against the …

As the Bills begin their practice week for the season opener against the Cardinals, their backup quarterback is still dealing with an injury. Buffalo listed Mitchell Trubisky as limited for Wednesday’s practice with a knee issue. If Trubisky isn’t available, the Bills have former Dolphins backup Mike White on their practice squad to serve as the backup behind Josh Allen. …

AUBURN — Auburn football will host Cal at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday in its second straight home game of the 2024 season. Auburn leads the series with Cal 1-0, with the first meeting coming last September at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California. The Tigers posted a 14-10 win in the first road contest of the Hugh Freeze era. Auburn holds …

Last year NFL owners approved playing up to eight international games a year, but the league isn’t stopping there. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in an interview with Pat McAfee that the league expects to continue opening new international markets and putting more games in the countries where the NFL is growing its fan base. “We want the world to …

Bishop Verot has undergone a massive upgrade of its sports program since Greg Coleman took over as athletic director three years ago. A new video scoreboard was installed last year at Viking Stadium. Renovations were made to the main gate to welcome fans. And there’s a new slogan on the Verot weight room, with a clear and concise message: “It’s …

The Buccaneers were missing two players on the practice field Wednesday. Defensive lineman Logan Hall and kicker Chase McLaughlin did not participate as the team worked to prepare for Sunday’s game against the Commanders. Hall has foot injury while McLaughlin is dealing with both an abdomen injury and an illness. The Bucs don’t have another kicker on the roster or …

Rutgers football will look to move to 2-0 when it hosts Akron on Saturday at SHI Stadium. The Scarlet Knights are coming off a 44-7 win over Howard while the Zips last week fell to No. 2 Ohio State 52-6. Here’s a preview and scouting report for what to expect on Saturday: Rutgers vs. Akron Date: Saturday, Sept. 7 Time: …

Patrick Surtain II is sticking around in Denver for the foreseeable future. The contract is announced. And the details have made their way to PFT HQ. Here they are, per a source with knowledge of the terms: 1. Signing bonus: $15 million. 2. 2024 training camp roster bonus: $2.463 million, fully guaranteed. 3. 2024 base salary: $1.055 million, fully guaranteed. …

New Oliver Ames High football head coach coach John Sperrazza said that coaching football in Easton has had a very “town feel” to it. His neighbor happens to be the grandmother of starting quarterback Pat Deloughrey. Sperrazza will often run into her, as well as Deloughrey, telling him how excited she is for the upcoming season. Elsewhere in town, residents will …

The new NFL season is upon us and history beckons for the Kansas City Chiefs. After winning the past two Super Bowls, they have the chance to become the first team to win three on the bounce. Star players Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are set to face fierce competition in the AFC Conference, however, with the long-suffering New York …