From a purely auditory measure, the chorus of boos had reached a volume impossible to ignore. The Pittsburgh Steelers were hosting the New York Jets for Russell Wilson’s first start with the franchise, and a rowdy Sunday Night Football crowd did not like the pass that landed behind receiver Calvin Austin to start the second quarter. Fans didn’t like the …
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NFL news, injury updates: Chiefs reportedly acquiring DeAndre Hopkins, Bucs’ Chris Godwin to have surgery on ankle
The injury report coming out of Sunday of Week 7 of the NFL season has some big names at the top of it and some potentially season-altering injuries for several teams throughout the league. Several NFL stars, including Cleveland’s Deshaun Watson, Washington’s Jayden Daniels and San Francisco’s Brandon Ayiuk all left their games early on Sunday with injuries, and the …
Read More »In era of NIL and transfer portal, Navy and Army are thriving without either. How are they pulling it off? ‘We are a unicorn’
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — On a sun-splashed Tuesday afternoon, along the banks of a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay, the Naval Academy’s football team practices in their shimmering gold helmets, blue tops and white pants. The Midshipmen are one of nine teams in college football’s highest division to have not lost a game at the midway point of the 2024 season. …
Read More »Mike Macdonald: Ernest Jones is a really good football player all the way around
The Seahawks jumped into the trade market on Wednesday when they sent linebacker Jerome Baker and a fourth-round pick to the Titans for linebacker Ernest Jones. It’s a move that will bring Jones back to the division he played in during his first three seasons. Jones was a 2021 third-round pick by the Rams and was traded to Tennessee this …
Read More »What is Oklahoma State football’s most likely path to bowl eligibility?
STILLWATER — With each passing loss — four in a row now — the Oklahoma State bowl streak of 18 straight years inches closer to a perilous end. The Cowboys have five chances to get three wins, and the stretch run of the season doesn’t look quite as easy as it once did, regardless of OSU’s struggles. This week’s opponent, …
Read More »Chiefs complete trade for Titans receiver DeAndre Hopkins
The Kansas City Chiefs have traded for Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, according to multiple reports. Hopkins, 32, will help strengthen a receiving corps that has lost Rashee Rice, Marquise Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster to injuries. The Chiefs are sending send a fifth-round draft pick that can become a fourth-rounder if Kansas City reaches the Super Bowl and Hopkins …
Read More »Offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield discusses Dylan Raiola’s mindset
NCAA Football: Nebraska at Indiana Nebraska football offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield discussed quarterback Dylan Raiola’s struggles on Tuesday. The program looks to right the ship this Saturday against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Raiola has struggled over the past two games. He has thrown for 368 yards and four interceptions over that stretch. His 94.7 quarterback rating on Saturday against Indiana …
Read More »Kenny Gainwell on life as Saquon Barkley’s backup
Kenny Gainwell on life as Saquon Barkley’s backup originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The hardest part is when he gets asked why he’s not playing more. Why he’s not getting more carries. Especially when those questions come from his own family. “It’s kind of hard,” he said. “Especially when you hear your family, your family members, coming up to …
Read More »Florida Spotlight: Intriguing two-team recruiting battles
We’ve reached the time of year where offer lists begin to dwindle as commitment dominoes start to fall. The situation is one as old as recruiting itself and tends to create a number of two-team races. The 2025 cycle has held true to history on that front, as a handful of major national prospects have recently narrowed their focus to …
Read More »How Eagles concocted a legitimate fullback out of nowhere
How Eagles concocted a legitimate fullback out of nowhere originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Ben VanSumeren enjoys pretty much every part of playing fullback. Except one. Since he wears No. 57, he has to report as an eligible receiver every single time he touches the field on offense. “That is annoying,” VanSumeren said. “It’s annoying but it’s …
Read More »Nebraska-Indiana football game one of the most watched games of the week
Syndication: The Herald-Times According to new rankings from On3, the Nebraska-Indiana game was one of the most-watched games of last weekend. According to Pete Nakos, 3.2 million people viewed the game itself. Indiana rolled by Nebraska 56-7. The Hoosiers took control for most of the game and stifled the Huskers on both sides of the football. Indiana improved its season record to …
Read More »Thursday Night Football: How to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams NFL game tonight
Amazon Prime Video is the exclusive home for the NFL’s Thursday Night Football games, including tonight’s game. On top of Amazon Prime Video, an Amazon Prime subscription includes free shipping, exclusive deals, access to the Prime Day sales events, Amazon Music, a year of free GrubHub+ and more. A standard Amazon Prime subscription is $15 monthly or $139 annually, but …
Read More »Wisconsin facing former Badgers OL transfer, who is now on Penn State
The Wisconsin Badgers will play against former Wisconsin offensive lineman Nolan Rucci on Saturday when the team hosts the No. 3-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions. Rucci played at Wisconsin from 2021-2023 before transferring to Penn State before the 2024 season. Related: Ranking the biggest storylines entering Wisconsin’s premier matchup with Penn State The offensive lineman originally joined the Badgers program …
Read More »A few key Eagles miss practice as they begin Week 8
A few key Eagles miss practice as they begin Week 8 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles were missing a few key players as they kicked off their practice week ahead of their game against the Bengals. Here’s the full injury report from Wednesday: Did not practice: Zack Baun (shoulder), Mekhi Becton (concussion), Dallas Goedert (hamstring), Byron Young …
Read More »The 10 games left in the college football season that will decide the playoff field
Things are starting to get serious in the Bowl Subdivision. Non-conference play is a thing of the distant past this season. Contenders are being chewed up in league play, with teams such as Michigan, Oklahoma and others getting erased the from College Football Playoff conversation amid multiple October losses. Another team that has been put on the verge of playoff …
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