Somehow, in the blink of a crinkling eye, we’re a third of the way through the regular season. Some of the teams we think are the best in the country haven’t truly been tested yet — cough, Ohio State, cough — but we’re definitely learning a lot about teams that should be in contention for College Football Playoff come December. …
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Joe Burrow-Ja’Marr Chase connect for 41-yard touchdown, 7-0 lead
For the third time in Joe Burrow’s four seasons — and the third consecutive season — the Bengals have started the season 0-2. But Week 3 is when they come alive. It didn’t take long for that to happen. Only 3:23 into Monday Night Football, Burrow connected with Ja’Marr Chase for a 41-yard touchdown. It is Chase’s first touchdown of …
Read More »How to buy Alabama football vs. Georgia tickets
Sep 14, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images When Alabama plays Georgia, it’s usually hyped as the game of the year, and this year is no exception. The Crimson Tide welcome the Georgia Bulldogs to Bryant-Denny Stadium on …
Read More »How Jennings joined Rice, Owens in 49ers record books vs. Rams
How Jennings joined Rice, Owens in 49ers record books vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Following a career performance in the 49ers’ devastating 27-24 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium, Jauan Jennings joined a pair of San Francisco legends in the franchise record books. The wide receiver caught 11 of his 12 …
Read More »How to buy Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Georgia Bulldogs football tickets
Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Xavian Sorey Jr. (18) makes a tackle on Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Kendrick Law (19) during the second half in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports The Alabama Crimson Tide welcome the Georgia Bulldogs to Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday for a Week 5 …
Read More »Jayden Daniels is perfect on first drive as Commanders tie Bengals 7-7
Jayden Daniels was perfect on the Commanders’ first drive, leading the team to a tying touchdown. The rookie quarterback went 3-for-3 for 52 yards, the first opening possession touchdown the Commanders have had this season. The big play came on fourth-and-two at the Cincinnati 32 when Daniels connected with Luke McCaffrey for a 30-yard gain before Geno Stone pushed McCaffrey …
Read More »Oklahoma changing QBs to Michael Hawkins Jr., coach Brent Venables announces
Following a 25-15 loss at home to Tennessee, Oklahoma is making a quarterback change. Head coach Brett Venables announced on Monday that freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. will start for the Sooners’ first SEC road game at Auburn. Hawkins gets the nod over sophomore Jackson Arnold, a five-star recruit. Arnold passed for 54 yards and one interception, completing 7-of-16 passes against …
Read More »Bengals OT Trent Brown carted off with knee injury
Bengals right tackle Trent Brown was blocking Commanders defensive lineman Dorance Armstrong when Brown’s knee gave out. Brown stayed on the ground, grabbing at his right knee, before requiring a cart to get off the field. The Bengals offensive linemen helped Brown onto the cart, wishing him well before he departed for the X-ray room with 6:25 remaining until halftime. …
Read More »The Deuce Knight saga continues, this time with more potential good news for Notre Dame
Recruiting It has hard to get a read on where Notre Dame football 2025 quarterback commit Deuce Knight actually wants to play next season. He committed to the Irish just over a year ago, and initially seemed to be all in. Then rumors came that he was wavering, which saw the 6-foot, 5-inch and 206-pound quarterback make visits to Ole …
Read More »Guy Gaudreau, father of John and Matthew, helps out at Flyers practice
Sep 24, 2024, 01:07 AM ET John Tortorella had a former hockey coach help him Monday at Philadelphia Flyers training camp — the father of the late John and Matthew Gaudreau, who was an invited guest. The Flyers tapped their sticks in appreciation of Guy Gaudreau, a former hockey coach at Hollydell Ice Arena and Gloucester Catholic High School in …
Read More »Monday Night Football: Jayden Daniels leads Commanders to 21-13 halftime lead
Jayden Daniels is a primetime player. The rookie quarterback led the Commanders on three touchdown drives on their three first three possessions, with Washington taking a 21-13 lead into the locker room at halftime. Daniels is 7-of-8 for 139 yards and has a 4-yard touchdown run. One of his passes went for 55 yards to Terry McLaurin and another of …
Read More »Kalani Sitake says No. 22 Cougars won’t let success go to their heads as showdown with Baylor looms
Brigham Young Cougars defensive end Tyler Batty (92) celebrates his interception against Kansas State Wildcats in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News Saturday night’s 38-9 upset of then-No. 13 Kansas State was one of the most significant, and one of the most insane, wins in BYU football history, the Cougars all acknowledged Monday when …
Read More »Doug Pederson inches toward the hot seat in Jacksonville
Twenty months ago, Jaguars coach Doug Pederson was three wins away from becoming the first coach to win a Super Bowl with two different teams. Now, he might not have three games left in his tenure with the Jaguars. Hell, he might have only one. After an 8-3 start in 2023, the Jaguars have lost eight of nine games. They’re …
Read More »What Oregon football’s Dan Lanning said about Ducks’ Big Ten opener at UCLA
Following its first bye week of the season, the Oregon football team will look to stay unbeaten as it heads out on the road for the second time this year in its first ever Big Ten conference game on Saturday against UCLA at the Rose Bowl. The game is set to kick off at 8 p.m. Here are some highlights …
Read More »Monday Night Football: Jayden Daniels leads Commanders to 38-33 win over Bengals
Jayden Daniels had his coming out party on Monday Night Football, showing why the Commanders used the No. 2 overall pick on him. Daniels outplayed the quarterback he was compared to last season at LSU, with Daniels following Joe Burrow as a Heisman Trophy winner in Baton Rouge. Daniels threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another …
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