November is almost here. Not only does that mean the end of political ads during every commercial break on Saturdays — just one more week to go! — but it also means that conference races are entering their stretch runs. And those conference titles may mean more than ever in 2024. Thanks to the 12-team playoff, the top four conference …

Giants edge rusher Brian Burns has been battling a couple of injuries, but he’s expected to be in the lineup against the Steelers on Monday night. Burns missed a day of practice this week due to groin and Achilles issues, but he was limited in Saturday’s practice and the team did not give him an injury designation for the game. …

Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly speaks with the officials during a time out in the second quarter against the LSU Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images. LSU took a trip to College Station, Texas, to take on the Texas A&M Aggies and their new head coach, Mike Elko. In …

A Cleveland Browns fan holds a sign in support of Browns radio announcer Jim Donovan. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) Longtime Cleveland Browns radio broadcaster and WKYC anchor Jim Donovan died after struggling with cancer for decades. He was 68 years old. Donovan began calling Browns games in 1999 when the team resumed play in the NFL after a …

Oct 26, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Jarquez Hunter (27) carries the ball during the second quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images It took until the final week of October, but the Auburn Tigers (3-5) finally won a conference football game. After trailing 10-0 after the first frame, the Tigers …

Why Cowboys owner Jones believes Purdy has ‘Mahomes-ish’ qualities originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy isn’t a fan of being compared to other quarterbacks, but that didn’t stop Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones from mentioning the parallels between the 49ers quarterback and a two-time NFL MVP. Purdy famously starred at Iowa State, where Jones believes the San …

Two years after the tunnel fight, Michigan football and Michigan State football ended their latest rivalry game with a fight on the field after Michigan took a knee to complete a 24-17 win. It’s unclear who specifically started the fight, but things broke out when Michigan tight end Colston Loveland and MSU defensive lineman Anthony Jones got together. “Little bro …

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said early this week that running back Cordarrelle Patterson had a chance of returning to the lineup this week, but it looks like it will be at least one more week before Patterson is back in action. Patterson was listed as doubtful to face the Giants on Monday night when the Steelers turned in their …

ANN ARBOR − Michigan State football got off to a dream start against its biggest rival, going 14 plays on its first drive to the Michigan 2-yard line with a chance to take a 7-0 lead. The Spartans got a delay of game, then missed a short field goal in what ended up being a good encapsulation of the game. The Spartans responded …

The Las Vegas Raiders are not trading star edge rusher Maxx Crosby. Team owner Mark Davis stated so emphatically in an email to ESPN, via Adam Schefter. “We’re Not Trading Maxx Crosby,” Davis said in an email to ESPN. “Before Or After The Trade Deadline!!!” With the Raiders off to a disappointing 2–5 start and previously trading away top receiver …

Penn State was reeling heading into halftime of its game against Wisconsin, dealing with injuries to defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton and star quarterback Drew Allar. Those injuries combined with a 10-7 deficit heading into the locker room created an uneasy feeling for Penn State fans across the country. The offense was not going anywhere to start the second half with …

NFL fines Williams, Lenoir for actions in 49ers-Chiefs game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Matchups between the 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs always produce high-intensity moments, and Week 7 last Sunday at Levi’s Stadium was no different. Two separate incidents led to fines for four players — 49ers left tackle Trent Williams ($11,817 fine), 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir …

Penn State football lost its star quarterback at the end of the first half. Drew Allar appeared to injure a knee while being sacked late in the second quarter and walked gingerly to the locker room ahead of his team. He came out to the field in the third quarter wearing a knee brace but did not play when the …

The Panthers made a number of moves at the safety spot ahead of Sunday’s game against the Broncos. They placed Nick Scott on injured reserve, activated Sam Franklin from the same list and signed Russ Yeast to the active roster. They passed on making another one by not activating Jordan Fuller from injured reserve. Scott appeared in every game this …

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar has exited the Nittany Lions’ Week 9 game against the Wisconsin Badgers with an injury. Backup Beau Pribula is in on Penn State’s first drive of the second half. Allar was injured while taking a sack during Penn State’s final drive of the first half. He went through warmups after the halftime break with a …