Oct 19, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Cormani McClain (25) runs with the ball for a touchdown against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images Billy Napier managed to turn down the temperature on his head coach hot seat on Saturday night thanks to an authoritative 48-20 …
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Eagles snap counts: Emptying the bench on the Giants
Eagles snap counts: Emptying the bench on the Giants originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles took it to the Giants on Sunday in a 28-3 win at MetLife Stadium and began emptying their bench early in the fourth quarter. By the end of the game, all 48 players who were active saw game action and all 45 non-specialists …
Read More »Gators jump up USA TODAY Sports college football re-rank after Week 8
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 19: Elijhah Badger #6 of the Florida Gators catches a pass against DJ Waller Jr. #5 of the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half of a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) Flordia football defended its home field on homecoming last weekend, routing the …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 8: Waiver wire pickups
Every week, we highlight the top potential waiver pickups who remain available in at least 50% of Yahoo fantasy football leagues. If you find yourself with urgent roster needs entering Week 8, the names below deserve attention. Quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins (45% rostered) Last year’s NFL leader in passing yardage will return to practice this week for Miami, and …
Read More »Indiana’s historic undefeated run continues | College Football Enquirer
Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel, senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde look at the Hoosiers’ 7-0 start to the season. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Uh, one place they’re not worried about their …
Read More »Ricky Pearsall “appreciative of everything” after regular season debut
The 49ers lost on Sunday, but there was still something to celebrate at Levi’s Stadium. Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall made his regular season debut for the 49ers after being activated from the non-football injury list earlier in the week. Pearsall was shot in the chest in August, but avoided major injuries and was able to make a relatively quick return …
Read More »Wisconsin’s defense is in the midst of a historic run
Wisconsin’s defense has been a driving force behind the team’s three-game win streak and significant improvement. Every number and figure should back up that fact. The Badgers have allowed just one touchdown and 16 total points over the last three weeks — six to Purdue, seven to Rutgers and now three to Northwestern. Related: ESPN FPI updates Wisconsin football win chances …
Read More »Lawrence’s advice for Drake Maye is a sign of the times for Pats
Lawrence’s advice for Drake Maye is a sign of the times for Pats originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston If there’s one silver lining for the New England Patriots after their demoralizing loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, it’s that Drake Maye could be the quarterback of the future. The rookie QB completed 26 of 37 passes for 276 …
Read More »Josh Heupel discusses defeating Florida, Alabama in back-to-back weeks
Josh Heupel. Tennessee Volunteers versus Alabama Crimson Tide on October 19, 2024 at Neyland Stadium. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Tennessee (6-1, 2-1 SEC) hosted its two biggest rivals in Florida and Alabama the last two weeks at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee defeated the Gators, 23-17 in overtime, during Week 7 and was victorious, 24-17, in Week 8 versus the …
Read More »How Eagles coach Nick Sirianni turned a difficult week into a dominating win
How Eagles coach Nick Sirianni turned a difficult week into a dominating win originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It was quite a week for Nick Sirianni, from his post-game antics at the Linc to his defiant press conference surrounded by his kids a few minutes later to his apology on Monday to preparing for a must-win road game during …
Read More »Tennessee fined for violation of access to competition area policy
Oct 19, 2024; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers fans tear down the goal posts after a victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide and at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images Tennessee fans stormed Shields-Watkins Field at Neyland Stadium on Saturday after the Vols defeated Alabama, 24-17. The Vols have defeated Alabama in back-to-back games at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee was …
Read More »Amari Cooper: Just another day at the wide receiver position
After Sunday’s win over the Titans, Bills quarterback Josh Allen said that wide receiver Amari Cooper was working overtime to learn the team’s offense after being acquired in a trade with the Browns last week and that work paid off on the field. Cooper caught four passes for 66 yards and a touchdown to help his new team pick up …
Read More »NFL Top-10 rankings: Chiefs still No. 1; Lions, Packers move up; Vikings drop
In a week featuring marquee matchups, the Chiefs prevailed over the banged-up 49ers in a Super Bowl rematch. And in a pair of two-point thrillers, the Lions edged the Vikings and the Packers outlasted the Texans. That caused some shuffling in my rankings, with Detroit inching up and Green Bay making a sizable jump. But there’s no change at the …
Read More »Longhorns host four-star Oklahoma commit during Georgia game
. When the Texas Longhorns took on the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, many highly rated prospects were in attendance. That includes four-star cornerback Courtland Guillory who was in Austin for an unofficial visit. While the Guillory has already committed to Oklahoma the Longhorns got make their pitch. The Texas native is ranked as the 38th best corner in his class …
Read More »2025 NFL Draft order: Where Patriots stand after Week 7 loss to Jaguars
2025 NFL Draft order: Where Patriots stand after Week 7 loss to Jaguars originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots hit a new low Sunday with a 32-16 loss to the struggling Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London. Both teams entered this game tied for the worst record in the NFL at 1-5, but it’s the …
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