Arch Manning may lead No. 1 Texas as it kicks off SEC play on Saturday. Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday that starting quarterback Quinn Ewers is still questionable for the matchup due to an oblique strain. “He’s got to do enough to show me he can play,” Sarkisian said, via ESPN’s Dave Wilson. “Can he execute the game plan? …

What a difference a year (or in some cases, a week) makes in the NFL. Just a year after the NFC South was an impossibly terrible division with no real signs of life, it’s rapidly shaping up to be one of the more interesting divisions in the league. The Buccaneers, Falcons and Saints all dropped games in Week 3 while …

Dallas’ run game struggled last season, and it doesn’t appear that the decision to replace Tony Pollard by bringing back Ezekiel Elliott — while several other veteran running backs were available in free agency this offseason — is working out. In Week 3, Baltimore jumped out to a 28-6 lead vs. Dallas thanks in large part to Derrick Henry, adding …

Alabama football quarterback Jalen Milroe has seen Georgia’s defense before. In Alabama’s SEC Championship win against the Bulldogs in 2023, Milroe completed 13 of 23 pass attempts for 192 yards and two touchdown passes. He added 29 rushing yards on 14 carries including four sacks. But as Georgia prepares to see Milroe once again, Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart did not …

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett didn’t sustain any further injuries to his feet while continuing to play in Sunday’s loss to the New York Giants and is still listed as “day to day.” Coach Kevin Stefanski said Garrett underwent an MRI on Monday. Stefanski did not provide any specifics about the test results or Garrett’s injuries, only offering the …

Should Patriots bring in a veteran QB to back up Brissett? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ awful offensive line play has put them in a bit of a pickle. Starter Jacoby Brissett has taken nine sacks and 25 quarterback hits through three games, while prized rookie Drake Maye was sacked twice and hit five times …

We’re spotlighting players who had a profound impact on the previous weekend. Get your thumbs loose. Review all our finalists got done in between the lines on Friday and Saturday, then vote for the player you believe was a game-changer. The poll will remain open until 3 p.m. on Wednesday and we’ll announce the winner on social media. Previous winners …

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a knee bruise in Sunday’s 34-7 victory over the Houston Texans, but an MRI showed he avoided structural damage, NFL Media reported Monday, and he’s not expected to miss any time. Darnold went 17 for 28 (60.7%) for 181 yards and no interceptions in the double-digit win. The 27-year-old left the game to get …

Facing a 4th-and-1 on their final drive, the Atlanta Falcons called for an outside run to Bijan Robinson that was smothered by the Kansas City Chiefs’ defense. (Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) The Atlanta Falcons took a tough 22–17 loss at home Sunday night to the Kansas City Chiefs. The defeat was even more painful because …

The Wisconsin Badgers will officially square off against the Purdue Boilermakers at noon ET, 11 a.m. CT on Oct. 5 at Camp Randall. The game will be Wisconsin’s second conference game of the 2024 season — the first coming on the road at No. 13 USC this weekend. It will be broadcast on Big Ten Network. This will mark the …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and NFL writer Frank Schwab discuss how after three weeks into the season, the Eagles have shown flashes of greatness but also ugly football and we don’t yet know what to make of the team. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more …

BLOOMINGTON — When Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti popped in the film this week of Maryland, it wasn’t the first time he did a deep dive on the team’s starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. Cignetti recruited Edwards when he was a three-star recruit coming out of Lake Braddock High School. His preps career unfolded less than two hours from James Madison’s …

Sherman proclaims Purdy had ‘statement game’ in 49ers’ loss to Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy, the 49ers and the Faithful have heard the narratives time and time again. And on Sunday at SoFi Stadium, the third-year quarterback dispelled some of the criticism. San Francisco lost to the Los Angeles Rams in heartbreaking fashion, a game …

Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter lead Colorado to a thrilling win over Baylor | College Football Enquirer Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel and senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde to discuss the Buffaloes’ 38-31 win over the Bears and the two improbable plays by Colorado’s superstars. Hear the full conversation on the “College …

The Minnesota Vikings have been reborn with Sam Darnold at quarterback, and thankfully the renaissance (Darnoldisssance?) can continue without interruption. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the MRI on Darnold’s knee showed a bruise but no structural damage and the QB isn’t expected to miss any time. Darnold took a low hit late in the third quarter against the Houston …