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Monthly Archives: September 2024

Lincoln Riley goes deeper into Michigan football, Alex Orji, the defense

Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts in the first half against the LSU Tigers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Lincoln Riley already had a pretty solid breakdown of his expectations of USC’s matchup against Michigan football on Monday during his appearance on Trojans Live, but he went much …

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Giants claim LB Patrick Johnson off of waivers

The Giants added a player who used to be with a division rival on Tuesday. The team announced that they have claimed linebacker Patrick Johnson off of waivers. Johnson was dropped by the Eagles ahead of their Monday night loss to the Falcons. Johnson was a seventh-round pick in 2021 and appeared in 49 regular season games with the Eagles. …

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Will Alex Orji make a difference for Michigan? | College Football Power Hour

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, Caroline Fenton and Adam Breneman discuss the Wolverines’ decision to change starting quarterbacks right as the team prepares for host No. 11 USC at home in its Big Ten season opener. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Power Hour” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more …

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Jets list D.J. Reed, Michael Carter as full practice participants

The Jets upgraded the condition of two cornerbacks on Tuesday’s injury report. D.J. Reed and Michael Carter were both listed as full participants after being listed as limited on Monday. The listings are estimations because the Jets held a walkthrough with a Thursday game against the Patriots. Reed missed the win over the Titans with a knee injury and Carter …

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BYU is 3-0 again, but are the Cougars better than last year as second season of Big 12 play begins Saturday vs. Kansas State?

BYU coach Kalani Sitake celebrates after BYU beat SMU in Dallas on Sept. 6, 2024. | Jaren Wilkey/BYU PHOTO For BYU’s formerly independent college football team, it still stands as a “Welcome to the Big 12″ moment for the Cougars. On BYU’s second play from scrimmage in its first-ever Big 12 game last year, then redshirt-freshman receiver Parker Kingston was …

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Eagles say they didn’t lose because of Saquon Barkley’s drop. Analytics support that more than you might think

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts didn’t waste time clearing the air. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback spoke to his running back directly late Monday night and shared the message with reporters. Hurts was disappointed by the 22-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, sure. But he was not channeling that disappointment toward Saquon Barkley after Barkley’s late-game drop. “We just didn’t make the …

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Aaron Rodgers calls it “special” still to be playing at 40

Aaron Rodgers’ debut with the Jets lasted only four plays in 2023 before he ruptured his left Achilles in the season opener against the Bills. He returns to MetLife Stadium on Thursday night, the first time he’s played a home game since his injury last Sept. 11. “I feel good about it. It’s been a long time since I took …

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UNC projected to play 2024 CFP finalist after Week 3 games

Sep 7, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Davion Gause (21) scores a touchdown as Charlotte 49ers defensive lineman Chantz Williams (14) defends in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images The North Carolina Tar Heels sit 3-0 entering Saturday’s game against James Madison, which concludes their long, 3-game …

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Aiyuk details reasons he decided to sign 49ers contract extension

Aiyuk details reasons he decided to sign 49ers contract extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It took several months, but the 49ers finally signed Brandon Aiyuk to a lucrative contract extension last month. After both sides came to the agreement, multiple reports surfaced about how the deal eventually was settled, including that San Francisco gave Aiyuk an ultimatum …

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NFL bye week breakdown: Here’s when each team will have off this season

NFL bye week breakdown: Here’s when each team will have off this season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The first couple weeks of the 2024 NFL season have seen all 32 teams in action. But not every upcoming week will be as action-packed. That’s because each team’s schedule includes one week without a game called a bye week. The …

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