49ers players lament not ‘finishing’ winnable game vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area INGLEWOOD — The 49ers didn’t keep their foot on the pedal and ended up with a surprising and disappointing 27-24 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner and San Francisco’s defense didn’t allow 100 yards on …

Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia looks back at Michigan football’s 27-24 victory over USC and looks ahead to the Wolverines’ next conference clash against Minnesota on Saturday: Next up for the Wolverines: Minnesota Golden Gophers Matchup: No. 12 Michigan (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) vs. Minnesota (2-2, 0-1). Kickoff: Noon Saturday; Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor. TV/radio: Fox; WXYT-FM (97.1). Line: Wolverines by 11½. Know the foe Gophers coach …

NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand after collapse vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area If there’s one takeaway from the first three weeks of the 2024 NFL season, it’s that the mantra “on any given Sunday” could not be more true. Sam Darnold and the juggernaut (?) Minnesota Vikings continued to roll. Derek Carr and the New …

Sep 14, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) throws a pass during warmups prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images It was a peaceful weekend for fans of the Alabama Crimson Tide as they enjoyed a bye week after a 3-0 start to the 2024 …

With Week 3 of the NFL season nearly in the books, we’re looking ahead to Week 4.  Let’s check out the lines for each NFL game at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Sept. 23. (All times ET) 2024 NFL Week 4 Odds THURSDAY, SEPT. 26 COWBOYS @ GIANTS (8:15 p.m., Prime Video) Point spread: Cowboys -5 (Cowboys favored to win by …

Late into the night on Sunday, the sea of discontent was washing over the Dallas Cowboys. They’d suffered a somewhat embarrassing 28-25 loss to the Baltimore Ravens at home, in a game that wasn’t really much of a fight until the final half of the fourth quarter. The defense had been flattened for an absurd 274 rushing yards. The offense …

Right from the start this year, we said the Big 12 might not be the strongest conference in America, but it could be the most fun. Behold, this past weekend. Sonny Dykes got ejected in The Battle for the Iron Skillet. West Virginia scored two late touchdowns to beat Kansas after a two-hour weather delay. Hosting Baylor, Colorado forced overtime …

Moody gave ‘best kick’ on crucial missed field-goal attempt vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jake Moody’s missed 55-yard field-goal attempt played a pivotal role in the 49ers’ epic collapse in their 27-24 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. But San Francisco’s kicker doesn’t have any regrets about the crucial play, telling …

The Iowa Hawkeyes took care of business on Saturday night, rallying from a 14-7 halftime deficit en route to a 31-14 victory over Minnesota and the Floyd of Rosedale trophy. It’s the ninth time in the past 10 games in the series and the fifth straight in Minneapolis where Iowa has triumphed over the Gophers. Among the biggest takeaways from …

Takeaways as Chiefs outlast Falcons 22-17 on Sunday Night Football originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs keep winning. Kansas City on Sunday Night Football went to Atlanta and soared over the Falcons with a 22-17 win, moving it to 3-0 on the young campaign. It wasn’t always pretty and Mahomes was far from …

Kansas State football can still lay claim to its national ranking in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll. Barely. With a disappointing 38-9 blowout loss to Brigham Young late Saturday night, the Wildcats plummeted 11 spots to hang on by the skin of their teeth Sunday at No. 25. The good news for the Wildcats is they have an opportunity …

What McVay thought of 49ers QB Purdy’s endless scrambles vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Star 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy ran all over SoFi Stadium in San Francisco’s 27-24 loss to Los Angeles on Sunday, and Rams coach Sean McVay took notice. The 24-year-old picked up 41 yards on 10 carries during Week 3 of the 2024 …

Sep 21, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Omarion Miller (4) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown during the first half against the Baylor Bears at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images Now sitting 3-1 after a miraculous Saturday evening win over Baylor, the Colorado Buffaloes received five votes in the post-Week 4 US LBM Coaches Poll. …

San Francisco 49ers @ Los Angeles Rams Startlingly, a player from each team scored three touchdowns during a furious Rams comeback. Los Angeles never held a lead until two seconds were left, but big special teams plays helped the Rams overcome their biggest deficit (14 points) since 2012. Jauan Jennings went from waiver wires to scoring the most fantasy points …

On one play of Ole Miss football’s 52-13 win against Georgia Southern on Saturday, defensive tackle JJ Pegues couldn’t rein in his aggression. The Rebels’ defense allowed its first touchdown in the second quarter, snapping a 13-quarter streak. Georgia Southern put together a solid 10-play, 75-yard drive to get on the board, but it was propped up by penalties. As …