Sep 21, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back Le’Veon Moss (8) is tackled by Bowling Green Falcons cornerback Darius McClendon (0) during the first half at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images. Seven weeks into the 2024 college football season Texas A&M has made a big jump in the running game. The offensive line and …
Read More »Daily Archives: October 14, 2024
Jared Goff, Jordan Love sizzle; Cowboys QB Dak Prescott frigid in red zone
Eric Williams NFL Reporter As we edge toward the midpoint of the regular season, the NFC North has emerged as the top division in the NFL. All four teams sit at least two games over .500, and every team has at least a plus-41 net point differential — better than any other team in any other division. Looking closer, the …
Read More »Stock Up, Stock Down: Caleb Williams is a weekly starter in fantasy for good
With all but one game in the books for Week 6 (Bills at Jets on MNF), we’ve come upon some new revelations. Now, we’ve got several games under our belts and we’ve passed the initial excitement of thinking a team can win the Super Bowl after starting 2-0, or thinking a team is dead to rights after falling to 0-2. …
Read More »Was Oregon penalty on purpose on Ohio State’s final drive? NCAA football rules, explained
Ohio State football’s game vs, No. 2 Oregon on Saturday proved to be one of college football’s halfway through the 2024 season — and one that saw a devastating 32-31 loss for the Buckeyes. The pivotal play in the defeat at Autzen Stadium saw Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard slide down on the game’s final down, just a second too late …
Read More »Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa to return in 2024, but timeline remains unclear
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will make a return to the football field at some point in the 2024 season, head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Monday. It’s the first time that McDaniel has explicitly stated there’s an expectation for Tagovailoa to play again this season after he suffered a concussion in Week 2. However, McDaniel wouldn’t divulge when the …
Read More »Miami HC Mike McDaniel on potential Tua Tagovailoa return: ‘I do expect to see him playing football in 2024’
Good news for the Miami Dolphins: Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is likely to return to the field sometime this calendar year, head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters on Monday. Tagovailoa, who suffered a concussion against the Buffalo Bills on September 15, was placed on injured reserve two days later. Tagovailoa can return to practice on October 23 after his IR stint …
Read More »Texas football favored vs Georgia. When was the last time UGA was an underdog?
For the first time in more than three years, Georgia football will enter a game as an underdog when the Bulldogs visit Royal-Memorial Stadium to face Texas football Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Georgia hasn’t been an underdog since Sept. 4, 2021, when Clemson was favored by 2½ points in a season-opening game that Georgia won 10-3 at a neutral site …
Read More »Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson undergoes successful surgery on fractured shin, leg
Detroit Lions star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson underwent successful surgery on the fractured tibia and fibula he suffered in Sunday’s 47-9 win over the Dallas Cowboys, the team announced Monday. There’s no timetable for his return. Hutchinson’s injury occurred in the third quarter of Sunday’s game. The star edge rusher’s leg appeared to snap above the ankle when it collided …
Read More »Eagles snap counts: Offense gets a boost from an unlikely source
Eagles snap counts: Offense gets a boost from an unlikely source originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles were finally at full strength on offense Sunday afternoon but it didn’t last long. Dallas Goedert suffered a hamstring injury on the first drive of the Eagles’ 20-16 win over the Browns and did not return. In his absence, third-year tight …
Read More »Gators slip in USA TODAY Sports re-rank after Week 7 loss at Vols
Florida running back Jadan Baugh (13) is tackled during a game between Florida and Tennessee in Neyland Stadium, in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Florida football fell to an even 3-3 overall record this weekend after a 23-17 overtime loss at the Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville — a game that the Gators had opportunities to win but simply could …
Read More »Clutch final drive saved Eagles after lackluster performance vs. Browns
Clutch final drive saved Eagles after lackluster performance vs. Browns originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It was the Eagles’ best drive of the day. And they didn’t score. With 3:57 left Sunday, after an impressive goal-line stand by the Eagles’ defense, Browns kicker Hopkins made a 31-yard field goal that reduced the Eagles’ lead to 20-16. The Browns never …
Read More »Midwest Spotlight: Who is the next great …… ?
Rivals national recruiting analyst Greg Smith looks at five Midwest prospects who are going to be the next big thing in college football. MORE: Recruiting rumor mill after busy weekend FACT OR FICTION: Justus Terry will sign with Georgia CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | …
Read More »Asked & Answered, Week 5: Is it possible to get a worse birthday present for Jerry Jones?
(Grant Thomas/Yahoo Sports illustration) Every week in the NFL season brings a host of new questions … and answers some old ones, too. Let’s run down what we learned in Week 6 … and what we’ll be wondering about in Week 7 and beyond. ASKED: Is it possible to get a worse birthday present for Jerry Jones? What do you …
Read More »Five takeaways from the Longhorns win over Oklahoma
DALLAS, TEXAS – OCTOBER 12: Quinn Ewers #3 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners at Cotton Bowl Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images) On Saturday afternoon, the Texas Longhorns returned from their bye week with an impressive win over Oklahoma. In their …
Read More »NFL Week 6 Big Bets Recap: $1, 4-leg parlay nets 3k; Falcons earn bettor 50k
Patrick Everson FOX Sports Betting Analyst There were several six-figure wagers this weekend, mostly on NFL Week 6 odds. But it’s hard to beat this one for return on investment: A $1 four-leg parlay that turned a profit of more than $3,000. Read on for more on that minor wager for a not-so-minor win, along with other notable parlay winners/big …
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