Sep. 27—PULLMAN — One question will go a long way in determining the outcome of Washington State’s road test against No. 25 Boise State Saturday evening: What do you emphasize in tackling to bring down Ashton Jeanty? “The best tackle is any tackle,” WSU safeties and nickels coach Jordan Malone said. “Hold on for dear life.” Malone was mostly kidding, …

The Dallas Cowboys suffered a pair of key injuries on defense during their 20-15 win over the New York Giants on Thursday night. First, All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons injured his left ankle late in the fourth quarter. He was forced to leave the game and after undergoing an MRI on Friday he was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain. …

Ryan Knigga is now Lawrenceburg High School’s all-time winningest football coach. The Tigers’ 24-0 win over Batesville Friday night was Knigga’s 125th at the helm of Lawrenceburg, where he took over as head coach in 2011. Knigga, a 1996 graduate of Lawrenceburg, passed his former coach Glenn Crocker, who coached the Tigers from 1982 to 1998. Knigga’s son Noah is …

Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett was a full participant in Friday’s practice and will play in Week 4 against the Raiders. Garrett has Achilles, foot and thigh injuries. He missed Wednesday’s practice but returned to limited work Thursday. The reigning defensive player of the year has two sacks and five quarterback hits in three games. The Browns ruled out offensive …

Utah Utes tight end Brant Kuithe (80) celebrates his touchdown with Utah Utes offensive lineman Jaren Kump (68) in Logan on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News No. 10 Utah (4-0, 1-0 Big 12) vs. Arizona (2-1, 0-0 Big 12) Kickoff: Saturday, 8:15 p.m. MDT Venue: Rice-Eccles Stadium TV: ESPN Livestream: espn.com/watch Radio: ESPN 700 AM/92.1 …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson, and senior NFL writer Frank Schwab discuss that even in the Cowboys win over the Giants on TNF, Dallas still has a lot of holes to fill. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript I …

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said Friday that DeMarcus Lawrence’s injury is worse than that of Micah Parsons. The Cowboys have not ruled Parsons out of the Week 5 game against the Steelers. Lawrence, though, will miss significant time. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Lawrence has a mid-foot sprain that will force him to miss at least four weeks. …

Sep. 27—MOSCOW, Idaho — Another weekend, hotel room and ranked opponent. The Idaho Vandals, ranked fourth in the Football Championship Subdivision, will have played four of their first five games on the road when they face UC Davis Saturday evening. After pressing Oregon, ranked third in the Football Bowl Subdivision, in Eugene before falling 24-14. Idaho has compiled a three-game …

Colts linebacker airs grievances about Matt Eberflus from time in Indianapolis originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin recently aired his grievances about his former defensive coordinator and current Bears head coach, Matt Eberflus, from their time together from 2018-21. In one instance, on Franklin’s podcast, “The Trenches Podcast,” he claimed Eberflus didn’t tell him he would …

Despite raised expectations with the Arizona football program this season, UA head coach Brent Brennan fully anticipated the Wildcats to struggle at points this season, especially in the beginning stages of his first season at the helm. The Wildcats (2-1) enter their Big 12 opener against No. 10 Utah (4-0) on Saturday in Salt Lake City with plenty of wounds …

The Colts paid Michael Pittman Jr. as a No. 1 receiver, giving him a three-year, $70 million extension with $46 million guaranteed. Yet, Alec Pierce leads the Colts in receiving yards through three games. Pittman has had the quietest three-game stretch since his rookie season of 2020. He has 11 receptions for 88 yards and no touchdowns on a team-high …

Sep. 27—Michigan State will induct its former football coach Mark Dantonio into its Ring of Honor at Saturday night’s game against Ohio State. Dantonio is being honored by MSU for being the winningest coach in school history with 114 victories, taking the Spartans to their only appearance in the College Football Playoff and winning three Big Ten championships. His legacy …

Texas football’s Friday injury report offered no further information on the progress of Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers as he recovers from an abdominal strain. Ewers is listed as questionable on the updated report. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian had said earlier in the week that the Longhorns would decide Friday whether Ewers would play against Mississippi State (1-3) on Saturday (3:15 …

Aiyuk irks Shanahan by wearing wrong shorts to 49ers practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Brandon Aiyuk is one of the NFL’s highest-paid wide receivers, but he still puts on his shorts one leg at a time. That was not an issue on Friday for 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan. However, the color of Aiyuk’s shorts …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson, and senior NFL writer Frank Schwab discuss the Steelers QB situation and when Mike Tomlin will commit to Justin Fields long term or flip to Russell Wilson at QB. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video …