ESPN’s “College GameDay” is heading to a new location. For the first time in the show’s history, it will head to Berkley, California, to broadcast from the campus of the University of California, Berkley ahead of the Golden Bears’ ACC matchup against the No. 8 Miami Hurricanes. Miami is coming off of a wild, last second victory against Virginia Tech, …
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Steelers could get Isaac Seumalo back this week
The Steelers have suffered a number of injuries along their offensive line so far this season, but they may be getting one player back on the field in Week Five. Left guard Isaac Seumalo has not played yet this season due to a pectoral injury, but he has progressed to the point where head coach Mike Tomlin thinks there’s a …
Read More »‘Frustrating’ issues on offense, defense persist as Michigan State heads to No. 6 Oregon
EAST LANSING – Aidan Chiles admits the mistakes coach Jonathan Smith called “self-inflicted” have been “frustrating.” Particularly after Michigan State football showed, at least for four drives, the ability to counterpunch with Ohio State’s juggernaut offense. And after a couple near-stops on defense tilted momentum the other direction. It becomes equally tantalizing and maddening for Chiles to think about the …
Read More »Mike McDaniel: Jaelan Phillips’ knee injury still being evaluated, likely out for Week 5
Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips had to exit Monday’s loss to the Titans early due to a knee injury. Head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters during his Tuesday news conference that while the team is still evaluating the injury, Phillips is unlikely to play in the Week 5 matchup against New England. “Still working through it,” McDaniel said, via Barry Jackson …
Read More »UCF vs Florida picks, predictions, odds: Who wins Week 6 college football game?
UCF will face Florida on the road at 6:45 p.m. Saturday. UCF (3-1, 1-1 Big 12) suffered a 48-21 home loss to Colorado in Week 5. Florida (2-2, 1-1 SEC) is fresh off a bye week following a 45-28 road win over Mississippi State. Here’s how to watch the UCF vs Florida game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information: …
Read More »Was Mitch Trubisky “that mutherf—ker” to whom Tom Brady referred in 2021?
After his first year with the Buccaneers, Tom Brady made a stir when saying of a team that wasn’t interested in him in 2020, “You’re sticking with that mutherf—ker?” Brady’s recent on-air story about his free-agency process brings the focus of the M.F. remark back to a quarterback with the initials M.T. Was Brady talking about former Bears top-two draft …
Read More »Analyzing Alabama-Georgia and what it means, plus Week 6 predictions lead College Football Fix
The centerpiece of Week 5 of the college football season saw Alabama knock off No. 1 Georgia, giving a big win to Crimson Tide coach Kalen Deboer and raising questions about the Bulldogs and their offense that was listless for most of the first three quarters. Was it the best college football game of recent memory or just the best …
Read More »Jared Goff’s TD catch came on trick play called “Alcatraz” Lions have practiced for years
Lions quarterback Jared Goff made NFL history on Monday night by completing every pass he threw, but his favorite play might have been the pass he caught. On a trick play the Lions refer to as “Alcatraz,” wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown threw a pass to Goff in the end zone, which Goff caught for a touchdown. Goff said that …
Read More »What channel is Alabama vs Vanderbilt football on Saturday? Time, TV schedule for Week 6 game
Coming off a memorable home win against Georgia, Alabama football will hit the road Saturday for its first SEC game away from Tuscaloosa. The No. 2 Crimson Tide will take on Vanderbilt in the first meeting against the Commodores since 2022. Alabama has a 12-game win streak to uphold against Vanderbilt, including a 55-3 win on Sept. 24, 2022. The …
Read More »Vic Fangio expects Eagles to open Sydney Brown practice window after the bye
Vic Fangio expects Eagles to open Sydney Brown practice window after the bye originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Help is on the way. The question is where. Vic Fangio said Tuesday he expects the Eagles to open up the practice window for defensive back Sydney Brown after the bye week. “He’s a good football player that brings energy,” Fangio …
Read More »FAMU football playing villain in SWAC opener, aims to crush Alabama State’s homecoming spirit
Scheduling a team for your homecoming football game provides leeway for bulletin board material. So, Florida A&M football plans to rain on Alabama State’s homecoming festivities. The Rattlers (2-2) open their Southwestern Athletic Conference schedule by visiting the Hornets (2-2, 1-0 in SWAC) this Saturday at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. ESPN Plus will broadcast the Week 6 SWAC game. “We …
Read More »Odell Beckham is ready to return to practice
The Dolphins have five players eligible to return this week after missing four games. Wide receiver Odell Beckham is one of the two players who will have his 21-day window opened with a return to practice, coach Mike McDaniel told beat reporters Tuesday. Beckham has not practiced with the team since signing a one-year deal, beginning the season on the …
Read More »Florida football should keep Billy Napier around for the rest of the season and here’s why
There will be at least nine people who disagree with this, but here goes: Barring total catastrophe, Florida football coach Billy Napier should keep his job for the rest of the season. Chances are more than nine people just spit out their coffee. But there are only nine donors listed on the GoFundMe page that’s raising money to “send Billy …
Read More »Browns DT Mike Hall Jr. suspended five games
Browns defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. recently pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct to resolve the case that began with his domestic violence arrest this summer and the NFL disciplined him under the Personal Conduct Policy on Tuesday. Hall has been suspended five games by the league. Hall had been on the Commissioner’s Exempt list, so he has not played …
Read More »My first visit to an Alabama football game: Reflections from a young sports writer
ATHENS, Ga. — I’d only ever been to two college football stadiums in my still very young journalism career. Both are pretty obvious. First is Spartan Stadium, which I attended both as a fan and working media while in my years as a student at Michigan State. I wrote about it in my introductory article when I started my job …
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