Among a slew of sweeping changes that have come to college football this season was direct coach-to-player communication. What was widely praised as a long overdue reform has come with at least one technological concern. The in-helmet technology that allows one player on the field to communicate with coaches — which helps relay play calls in a timely manner — …
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Saints QB Derek Carr set to start vs. Panthers after missing 3 games with oblique injury
After missing three games with an oblique injury, Derek Carr is ready to make his return. The New Orleans Saints expect Carr to start on Sunday in their matchup with the Carolina Panthers, head coach Dennis Allen said on Wednesday. Jake Haener will serve as his backup despite the fact that rookie Spencer Rattler started the last several games in …
Read More »Why isn’t Donald Trump attending the Penn State football game against Ohio State?
Donald Trump will not be in State College, after all, for the nation’s biggest college football game of the weekend. But what will the Republican presidential nominee be doing instead of attending Penn State football’s top-five clash with Ohio State Buckeyes in Beaver Stadium? It’s unclear what initiated the change of plans or if Trump will be attending another event …
Read More »Anthony Richardson on practice report with left wrist, left shoulder injuries
Anthony Richardson no longer is the Colts’ starting quarterback, and this time not because of an injury. But Richardson does have two new injuries. The Colts list Richardson as a full participant on Wednesday’s practice report with injuries to his left wrist and left shoulder. He was on the practice report in Weeks 5-7 with an oblique injury that kept …
Read More »Does Missouri football saving season depend on Brady Cook’s timely return? Where MU stands
Don’t call the coroner on Mizzou’s season just yet. Missouri football starting quarterback Brady Cook’s status for the Tigers’ next game still seems to be in the arena of reasonable doubt, but the QB’s season, per his head coach, is not. MU coach Eli Drinkwitz provided an update on Cook’s health during the SEC Football Coaches Teleconference on Wednesday, saying …
Read More »Hoyer shares his experience in concussion protocol, advice for Maye
Hoyer shares his experience in concussion protocol, advice for Maye originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye’s status for Sunday’s Week 9 game against the Tennessee Titans remains uncertain after he suffered a concussion in last week’s win over the New York Jets and had to leave in the second quarter. The good news …
Read More »Michigan football offense could build an identity off Alex Orji packages and trick plays
Photo: Isaiah Hole ANN ARBOR, Mich. — After Alex Orji emulated Jalen Milroe in bowl prep last year, it became scintillating about what may happen for the Michigan football quarterback. It took awhile before he was thrust into action — though it had appeared that he was the likely starter in the preseason — however, the Wolverine coaching staff pulled the …
Read More »Anthony Richardson’s future, Cowboys & Jets fixable? & more trade deadline buzz | Inside Coverage
This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Inside Coverage Jason Fitz is joined by Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab to deep dive on the latest news and storylines from around the NFL, including the Anthony Richardson benching and trade deadline moves that either have already happened or could happen over the next week. Fitz, Frank and …
Read More »Can Florida football pull off upset against No. 2 Georgia? Swampcast discusses
Florida football faces long odds in it matchup with rival No. 2 Georgia on Saturday at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville (3:30 p.m., ABC). In this week’s Swampcast, the Sun’s Kevin Brockway and David Whitley discuss the rivalry game and whether the Florida Gators (4-3. 2-2 SEC) can close the gap after losing by an average margin of 22.5 points to …
Read More »Patriots Mailbag: Finding a No. 1 wide receiver for Drake Maye
Patriots Mailbag: Finding a No. 1 wide receiver for Drake Maye originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots have some momentum entering their Week 9 showdown with the Tennessee Titans. After taking down the New York Jets at home, they’ll head to Nashville looking for their third win of the campaign. Before we shift our focus to …
Read More »Let’s be very clear about why USC football failed this season
Tim Prangley, Trojans Wire USC football has fallen short of expectations and standards this season for a lot of reasons. It’s not just one thing, one person, one coach, or one player. Blame can and should be spread around. However, if we are going to ultimately choose the main reason for this failed season and the main source of USC’s …
Read More »Police investigate handling of a traffic stop involving Lions WR Jameson Williams and a gun
Police in Detroit are conducting an internal investigation after Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams was not locked up following a traffic stop despite the discovery of a gun under his seat that he didn’t have a permit to carry, authorities said. Chief James White was “very unhappy about the totality of the circumstances here,” Commander Michael McGinnis told WXYZ-TV. The …
Read More »Cowboys’ Trevon Diggs apologizes to reporter for heated confrontation over social media post after loss to 49ers
Trevon Diggs and Mike Leslie are all good. The Dallas Cowboys cornerback and the WFAA reporter cleared the air on Wednesday after a heated confrontation outside the locker room at Levi’s Stadium following the team’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. And, naturally, Diggs showed up with a special gift for Leslie to help put the incident …
Read More »15 2025 recruits Michigan football could close with
Photo: Isaiah Hole Michigan football has 17 pledges at this point in the 2025 class and that number will likely still go through some ebbs and flows with just over one month until early signing day. There are some commits who are looking elsewhere (such as tight end Andrew Olesh and safety Ivan Taylor) while the Wolverines look to garner …
Read More »Jared Goff did not practice Wednesday, but is expecting to return on Thursday
Lions quarterback Jared Goff did not practice on Wednesday, but he is not concerned about his availability for Week 9. Via multiple reporters, Goff said he rolled his ankle during Sunday’s 52-14 victory over the Titans and is expecting to practice on Thursday. Goff, 30, played all but six offensive snaps in Week 8, as Hendon Hooker came in for …
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