In the face of significant, season-ending injuries for highly paid NFL quarterbacks, it has become one of the sizable questions waiting in the wake of catastrophe: How much of the quarterback’s contract was insured? After determining the type of injury, after addressing the physical and mental well-being of the player, and after stepping back and understanding the path forward, the …
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Looking for bright spots regarding Utah State football? Here are a few
Utah State wide receiver Otto Tia (5) catches a pass for a touchdown as New Mexico safety Bryson Taylor (13) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Logan, Utah. | Eli Lucero Ultimately, college football is about the final results. Wins and losses almost exclusively (unless the College Football Playoff committee …
Read More »Testing on Xavier Newman’s neck injury ‘came back negative’ as Jets get ‘huge relief’ after OL’s scare
Jets offensive lineman Xavier Newman was stretchered off after suffering a neck injury during the third quarter of Sunday night’s game against the Steelers. Newman remained down for several minutes after collapsing and landing awkwardly following a hard hit from Pittsburgh linebacker Patrick Queen during an interception return. NBC’s Melissa Stark reported on the game broadcast that he was conscious …
Read More »Mahomes remains undefeated vs 49ers, plus 10 more incredible stats from Week 7
The seventh week of the NFL is nearly in the books, with just two games left to play. Several players had incredible performances, along with surprising results from multiple teams. Arguably the most impressive performance of the week came from Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, who took down the 49ers in a rematch of last season’s Super Bowl. This was …
Read More »Texas A&M QB Conner Weigman ‘just got a little bit fast’ per Aggies coach Mike Elko
Oct 19, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman (15) runs the ball against Mississippi State Bulldogs cornerback Brice Pollock (14) during the third quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images The Texas A&M football team returned from a bye this weekend and earned a double-digit victory against Mississippi State, led …
Read More »2024 NFL odds Week 8: Lines, spreads for all 16 games
Week 8 of the NFL season is nearly here. Let’s check out the lines for each NFL game at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Oct. 20. (All times ET) 2024 NFL Week 8 Odds THURSDAY, OCT. 24 VIKINGS @ RAMS (8:15 p.m., Amazon Prime) Point spread: Vikings -3 (Vikings favored to win by more than 3 points, otherwise Rams cover)Moneyline: Vikings …
Read More »Week 7 Care/Don’t Care: For the Jets’ problems, Davante Adams is not enough
5 things I care about Russell Wilson upgrades Steelers’ QB situation I’ll admit, I was highly skeptical of what Russell Wilson would bring to the table as the Steelers’ starting quarterback. Team record aside, pulling Justin Fields was a defensible enough decision because he left several dimensions on the table. I just wasn’t sure if the current version of Wilson, …
Read More »Analysis: In WSU’s win over Hawaii, QB John Mateer played his best game by playing his simplest game
Oct. 20—PULLMAN — The beauty in John Mateer, Washington State’s burgeoning quarterback, is in how much room he has to grow. He’s still only a redshirt sophomore, all of 20 years old, and in his first year at the controls, coaches are still figuring out how to make the most of him. Is he best throwing deep balls? Not yet. …
Read More »Where 49ers can turn now after Aiyuk’s likely serious ACL injury
Where 49ers can turn now after Aiyuk’s likely serious ACL injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers’ offense likely will be without Brandon Aiyuk for the rest of the 2024 NFL season as the wideout is feared to have sustained an ACL injury in San Francisco’s 28-18 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on …
Read More »Week 8 Overreaction: Georgia makes a statement & Alabama continues to fall | College Football Enquirer
This embedded content is not available in your region. Why would you doubt Georgia in a big game? On today’s episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde react to the craziness of Week 8. They dig in on the chaos of Georgia’s win over Texas, especially the controversial officiating decision in the second half. …
Read More »NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand after loss to Chiefs
NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand after loss to Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Football is a brutal sport. It’s unfair and unforgiving, and it seems like some teams are being reminded of that every week. The Super Bowl LVIII rematch failed to live up to the hype, and now it appears the 49ers will be without …
Read More »1984 revisited: BYU’s QB factory laid foundation for Robbie Bosco to lead Cougars to national title
Robbie Bosco prepares to take a snap during 1984 Holiday Bowl game against Michigan in San Diego en route to the Cougars becoming national champs. | Mark Philbrick, BYU Editor’s note: Ninth in a series exploring BYU’s 1984 national football championship. Forty years have passed, and still hardly a week goes by, sometimes hardly a day, when Robbie Bosco doesn’t …
Read More »NFL Week 7 Sunday winners, losers: Chiefs win Super Bowl rematch, Vikings lose
NFL Week 7 Sunday winners, losers: Chiefs win Super Bowl rematch, Vikings lose originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Spooky season has taken over the NFL. With Halloween quickly approaching, teams across the league have started showing their true colors. Whether it was a last-second kick or an upset road win, Week 7 provided plenty of surprises through the …
Read More »What to know about Southern Miss football interim coach Reed Stringer, who replaces Will Hall
Will Hall is out as the Southern Miss football coach, officially fired by the Golden Eagles on Sunday. Reed Stringer was named the interim head coach. Southern Miss (1-6, 0-3 Sun Belt Conference) has lost five games in a row — all by double digits — and plays at James Madison (5-2, 1-2) on Saturday (2:30 p.m., ESPN+). Here’s what …
Read More »Jets OL Xavier Newman carted off field on backboard, taken to hospital with neck injury
NASHVILLE, TN – SEPTEMBER 15: Xavier Newman #65 of the New York Jets looks on from the sideline during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Nashville, TN. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) New York Jets offensive lineman Xavier Newman was carted off the field on …
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