The Cowboys needed a third tight end with Jake Ferguson (knee) doubtful and John Stephens (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Saints. They promoted Princeton Fant from the practice squad as expected. Luke Schoonmaker, a second-round pick in 2023, is expected to make his first career start in place of Ferguson. He played 368 snaps last season as …

. It was another dominant performance by the Texas Longhorns Saturday night. Texas bested UTSA in all phases of the game and only had a few sloppy plays. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian will be thankful for some teachable moments in a game that was never in doubt. The bad news was Texas QB and Heisman favorite Quinn Ewers was injured …

Bears place guard Ryan Bates on injured reserve, add two players to active roster originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears placed guard Ryan Bates on injured reserve with a shoulder/elbow injury, the team announced Saturday. In reciprocating moves, the Bears signed long snapper Scott Daly from the practice squad and elevated wide receiver Colin Johnson from the practice …

Photo: Isaiah Hole It wasn’t the most exciting week of college football, but the highlights came with the two former Pac-12 teams taking on their historical rivals who remain in the conference. Oregon took awhile but it finally looked like Oregon as it upended Oregon State in stunning fashion. Washington, however, fell to Wazzu, unable to convert on the goal …

The Browns made five roster moves Saturday ahead of their game against the Jaguars. They signed wide receiver James Proche II and linebacker Winston Reid to the active roster from the practice squad and elevated offensive tackle Germain Ifedi and tight end Blake Whiteheart to the active roster from the practice squad. The Browns also waived wide receiver Jaelon Darden …

AUBURN, AL – SEPTEMBER 14 – Auburn Quarterback Hank Brown (15) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the New Mexico Lobos at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers Hugh Freeze described Auburn’s defensive play as “sloppy” during an in-game interview with ESPN sideline reporter Taylor Davis ahead of Saturday’s …

Vikings’ Jones hails 49ers as NFL ‘standard’ before Week 2 clash originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area When you have as much sustained success as the 49ers, opponents often have no choice but to give you your flowers. Now with the Minnesota Vikings, longtime Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has plenty of familiarity with the challenges of …

Sep 14, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Sharif Denson (0) tackles Texas A&M Aggies running back Le’Veon Moss (8) during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images Texas A&M’s (2-1, 1-0 SEC) SEC road losing streak has ended, while head coach Mike Elko earned his first conference win as the Aggies …

Ja’Marr Chase is not planning to renegotiate a long-term deal with the Cincinnati Bengals this season, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Bengals wide receiver reportedly believes the team misled him during the offseason as he sought a new contract. Per Schefter, Chase claims the Bengals told him following the 2023 season and during this past offseason that an extension …

PASADENA, Calif. — Indiana football made its first trip out west in the new-look Big Ten a memorable one. The Hoosiers beat UCLA 42-13 in the first matchup between the programs and never trailed in the program’s most dominant showing against a conference opponent in years. Indiana (3-0, 1-0) never looked back after opening the game with a pair of lengthy scoring …

A.J. Brown misses practice with hamstring injury, listed as questionable originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles star receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring) did not practice on Saturday and is officially listed as questionable for Monday Night Football against the Falcons. Brown was a surprise addition to the team’s injury report on Friday afternoon when he was listed as limited with …

Sep 14, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Da’Jon Terry (95) celebrates with Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) during the first half at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images The Oklahoma Sooners and the Tennessee Volunteers will meet up in one week as a pair of undefeated top-15 teams (Vols are beating …

In his debut with the Chargers, running back J.K Dobbins had a big day. He thinks he can show up even bigger. “I think I can be way better, you know?” Dobbins told reporters Friday, via NFL.com. “We’ll see. If I get those long runs again, I’m going to take it to the crib.” Last week, Dobbins had 135 yards …

Sep 14, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) runs past Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Dillon Thieneman (31) during the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images Notre Dame football has been a Mr. Jekyll and Dr. Hyde situation over the last two weeks. The Irish struggles led to a home …

Eagles receiver A.J. Brown did not practice Saturday after leaving Friday’s session with a hamstring injury. The Eagles list him as questionable to play in Monday Night Football against the Falcons. “Just got a little tight in practice yesterday,” coach Nick Sirianni said Saturday. Brown caught five passes for 119 yards and a touchdown in the season-opening win over the …