The heartbeat of the Iowa Hawkeyes comes from two individuals who are spurring this team on from each side of the ball. On offense, they are led by Kaleb Johnson who is experiencing a breakout year and is among the nation’s best running backs. On defense, Jay Higgins is the heart and soul of a stout unit with his ability …

Sean Payton made a point of getting to the Superdome long before he normally would for a game — six hours before kickoff — so he could ease into his emotional return to a place where he coached on the home sideline for a decade and a half. His return to New Orleans was made better by seeing his current …

Running back Nick Chubb has not played since September 2023, but returned to Browns practice last week. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) After a long recovery, Nick Chubb is set to finally return to the field. The Cleveland Browns running back is expected to make his season debut on Sunday, more than a year after being sidelined by a devastating …

Since arriving back in Athens, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart has done nothing but land top-five class after top-five class. Some of the best five-star talent have built up the core of those classes to come out of the Peach State. On Friday, the Bulldogs added another name to that list. Savannah Christian Prep (Ga.) five-star defensive lineman Elijah Griffin …

Stevenson gives optimistic injury update, ‘should be ready’ to return originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots need to re-establish their rushing attack in Week 7 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and one good way to accomplish that objective would be to get running back Rhamondre Stevenson back in the lineup. Stevenson suffered a foot injury in the …

STORRS – While he was still head coach at UCLA, Jim Mora recruited four-star quarterback Hank Bachmeier. While he was broadcasting for ESPN, Mora called one of Bachmeier’s games during his 2019 freshman season at Boise State and the two took a photo together. On Saturday, a 25-year-old Bachmeier and his new Wake Forest team stand in the way of …

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has not announced whether Justin Fields or Russell Wilson will start against the New York Jets. On Friday, he said he has made his decision but was going to keep his choice “in-house.” For how long? No one knows, but Tomlin’s pick to start Sunday night at MetLife Stadium is apparently Wilson, according to …

Nick Saban knows what it’s like to be in Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer’s shoes. The legendary Alabama coach said he felt similar when he took over the Michigan State football program in 1995 from coach George Perles, who had led the Spartans the previous 12 seasons — five of which were with Saban as defensive coordinator from 1983-87. “He …

The Panthers aren’t all that hard to handle when they’re at full strength, so the Commanders should like their chances against a depleted Carolina roster this weekend. Seven players have been ruled out and three more players are listed as doubtful to play on Sunday. The latter group includes linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, who missed last week’s game with the shoulder …

Savannah Christian‘s Elijah Griffin applying pressure during Friday night game against Savannah Country Day School. Five-star defensive end recruit Elijah Griffin has committed to the Georgia Bulldogs. Griffin’s commitment is a massive addition for Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart. Griffin, who is a member of the class of 2025, is the No. 4 player in the country. Griffin is …

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen confirmed on Friday that quarterback Anthony Richardson will start Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. The second-year quarterback has missed the Colts’ last two games after suffering an oblique injury in Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Joe Flacco stepped in and Indianapolis lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars and defeated the Tennessee Titans. Richardson, …

Sep 7, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King (10) runs for a touchdown against the Syracuse Orange in the first quarter at JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images While you always want to play your opponents best, that won’t be the case for Notre Dame football this weekend at they hit the …

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The Yahoo team highlights several players they feel will deliver memorable Week 7 performances in your fantasy football lineups. All in on Josh Downs Josh Downs is a guy I’m playing this week even with Anthony Richardson back in the lineup. Joe Flacco brings a bit of stability but was far from perfect himself. He was prone to overthrowing pass …

The Super Bowl is the ultimate goal for NFL teams, representing the peak of success in professional football. With a history that stretches back to the first game in 1967, some franchises have managed to secure multiple championships, establishing themselves as leaders in the league. Check out everything you need to know about the most prolific Super Bowl champs. NFL Teams with …