Did Bryce Huff start to turn a corner vs. Browns? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It has been a rough start to Bryce Huff’s time with the Eagles. No way around it. Through the first four weeks of the season, Huff was a complete non-factor after signing a three-year, $51 million deal in the offseason. It was really ugly. …
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Big changes to CFP bracket projection. Alabama falls out of College Football Playoff field
Ohio State remains the projected Big Ten champion in USA TODAY Sports’ College Football Playoff bracketology despite Saturday’s 32-31 loss at Oregon. The instant classic between the Buckeyes and Ducks strongly suggests the two teams will meet again to decide the conference’s winner in December. Given how tightly the game was played at Autzen Stadium, Ohio State would likely be …
Read More »Jim Harbaugh wearing heart monitor for two weeks, taking medication after “atrial flutter”
After briefly leaving Sunday’s game against the Broncos because he was experiencing an irregular heartbeat, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said that he would see a cardiologist on Monday. Harbaugh was not scheduled to hold a press conference because of that visit, but he wound up holding one on Monday anyway. Harbaugh said, via multiple reporters, that the doctor confirmed …
Read More »Michael Hawkins Jr. to start at quarterback vs. South Carolina
Oct 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (9) tries to throw as Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) defends during the first quarter at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images The Oklahoma Sooners aren’t planning to make a change at quarterback ahead of their matchup with the South Carolina Gamecocks. On the …
Read More »After tough start, why the Sabres believe they are a playoff team
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterOct 15, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The Buffalo Sabres were practically pronounced dead before the NHL season had officially begun. Buffalo went out of the gate early for the league’s latest Global Series showcase in Prague, Czechia. That put the Sabres some 4,000 miles from home, getting …
Read More »Bills elevate Frank Gore Jr. for Monday night’s game
Bills rookie running back Frank Gore Jr. is set to make his NFL debut on Monday night. The Bills announced that they have elevated Gore from the practice squad for their game against the Jets. It’s the first time Gore has been elevated and he will revert back to the practice squad after the game. Gore signed with the Bills …
Read More »5-star DL Elijah Griffin sets commitment date
Elijah Griffin of Savannah Christian strikes a pose after sacking Savannah Country Day quarterback Isaiah Batten in a Raider win on Oct. 4, 2024. Five-star defensive line recruit Elijah Griffin will announce his commitment on Friday, Oct. 18 at 1:20 p.m. ET from Savannah Christian Prep, which is his high school. Griffin announced his commitment date shortly after visiting the …
Read More »Jeff Ulbrich: Jets’ defense wasn’t good enough, we’ll get that fixed
Jeff Ulbrich has continued in his role as the Jets’ defensive coordinator after becoming their interim head coach, and he said after Monday night’s loss to the Bills that the Jets’ defense needs to get a lot better. “From a defensive perspective, just not the start that we’re accustomed to having from this defense,” Ulbrich said. “It wasn’t good enough …
Read More »Jonathan Smith: Michigan State football’s bye week came at good time to rest, reflect
EAST LANSING – Jonathan Smith gave his Michigan State players most of its bye week away from football, save for one practice. The reason? “If you’ve gone through a rough stretch, to be able to take a deep breath, get a little bit of recovery,” the first-year coach said Monday. “That can be a pro for a bye week. … …
Read More »Cardinals activate WR Zay Jones back to active roster
The Cardinals activated receiver Zay Jones back to the active roster Monday, the team announced. The team did not need a corresponding move after releasing wide receiver Chris Moore last week. Moore returned to the practice squad. Jones served a five-game suspension for violating the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy. He was eligible to play last week, but the Cardinals used …
Read More »What Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti said about Nebraska football, Matt Rhule and Dylan Raiola
Oct 5, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti looks on from the sidelines against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images Following the bye week, Indiana head football coach Curt Cignetti met with the media on Monday. The Hoosiers are preparing for a Saturday showdown …
Read More »Bills vs. Jets Monday Night Football score, live updates: Buffalo brushes off a Hail Mary to beat New York 23-20
One play can sum up the 2024 New York Jets. It’s Mike Williams falling down. The Jets, in their first game with interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich replacing fired Robert Saleh, had a shot to beat the Buffalo Bills despite numerous mistakes including a stunning amount of penalties and a couple of huge missed field goals. Aaron Rodgers found Williams …
Read More »Shakeia Taylor: Who is the Big Ten’s best team? With QB Drew Allar and the offense emerging, it may be Penn State.
CHICAGO — Is Penn State the best football team in the Big Ten? The Nittany Lions (6-0, 3-0) fought back Saturday from a 14-point halftime deficit at USC (3-3, 1-3) to win 33-30 in overtime. Led by quarterback Drew Allar, the Penn State offense came alive in the second half after reaching the red zone just twice in the first …
Read More »Has Caleb Williams finally broken the Bears’ 75-year quarterback curse?
Caleb Williams celebrates after leading the Bears to victory in London. Photograph: Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune/ZUMA Press Wire/REX/Shutterstock On the flight from Chicago to London for Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams carried the hopes of an entire fanbase – not to mention the burden of a 75-year quarterback curse unparalleled in pro football history. Evidently, Williams …
Read More »Rutgers football tickets vs UCLA: Best prices for best remaining seats
For the first time in program history, Rutgers football will go up against UCLA. Can the Scarlet Knights beat the Big Ten newcomer to get their season on track? That’s what Greg Schiano’s will be trying to do when it hosts the Bruins at SHI Stadium (noon, FS1) on Saturday looking to snap a two-game losing streak. If you’re looking …
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