Six teams are within one game of each other atop the Big 12 standings, and unbeaten conference co-leaders Brigham Young and Iowa State each needed late heroics to win games 38-35 last week. Oklahoma State and BYU traded go-ahead touchdowns late, Darius Lassiter’s TD catch with 10 seconds left pushing the Cougars to 7-0 for the first time since 2001. …

The bar for NFL team owners speaking in public hovers right around floor level. Long as you don’t say anything jaw-droppingly stupid, ignorant or offensive, everybody’s still going to call you “Mr.” and jockey for your affection. So by the standards of his new colleagues, newly minted Las Vegas Raiders owner Tom Brady did just fine in his first announcing …

NORMAN — Head coach Brent Venables and OU football are making a change. Offensive coordinator Seth Littrell, who was hired to replace Jeff Lebby last December, has been fired, according to multiple reports on Sunday. SoonerScoop.com reported co-offensive coordinator Joe Jon Finley is expected to call plays and offensive analyst Kevin Johns will coach the quarterbacks. Littrell’s firing comes after Saturday’s 35-9 blowout loss …

Maiocco’s Observations: Purdy struggles in 49ers’ loss to Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SANTA CLARA — The Kansas City Chiefs’ ownage of the 49ers continued on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. Andy Reid’s squad, the NFL’s only unbeaten team, breezed past the 49ers in a Super Bowl LVIII rematch that looked more like a mismatch. It …

Oklahoma offensive coordinator Seth Littrell locks arms with Wyatt Gilmore (42) and David Stone (0) before a University of Oklahoma (OU) Sooners spring football game at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April 20, 2024. With the Oklahoma Sooners sitting at 4-3 in their first season in the SEC, and the OU offense completely stuck in the mud, …

Saquon Barkley ran wild in a win against his former team and delivered for fantasy managers. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) I don’t know why the Eagles can’t get started on time these days. Did they get bad directions from the navigation? Was it an a.m./p.m. problem with the alarm clock? But even if the Eagles are usually late to …

College football’s Southeastern Conference (SEC) announced they will fine the University of Texas after the interruption of their game against the University of Georgia Saturday night due to fans throwing debris on to the field. After a call made by referees that many Texas fans didn’t like, hundreds of plastic bottles were thrown from the stands on to the field. …

It’s never too early to look toward your next matchup and a chance to bolster your fantasy football lineups. Here are some options to consider for Week 8. Romeo Doubs, WR, Green Bay Packers (44% rostered) One week after catching two touchdowns, Romeo Doubs led the Packers in receiving (eight catches for 94 yards on 10 targets) in a tight …

Seth Littrell took over as Oklahoma’s offensive coordinator after Jeff Lebby became Mississippi State’s head coach. (Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images) Oklahoma is hoping a coordinator change can spark its offense. According to Rivals’ OUInsider.com and other reports, the Sooners (4-3) have fired offensive coordinator and quarterbacks Seth Littrell after OU was blown out for a second straight week …

Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers left Sunday’s game with an injury. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Brandon Aiyuk’s season went from bad to much, much worse. Late in the first half, Aiyuk caught a pass over the middle. He was hit and his knee buckled. Aiyuk stayed down on the field. He eventually walked off the field and …

Florida State football vs. Miami is a game that needs no introduction. Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell said it is a great challenge and opportunity for FSU as they prepare for the undefeated Hurricanes (7-0). Coming off a 23-16 loss vs. Duke, the first in program history, Norvell said his team has responded well early on heading into Miami week. …

Aiyuk ruled out of 49ers vs. Chiefs game with knee injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers will be without another key offensive weapon. Star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He exited the game toward the end of the second quarter after a hit following a play …

Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts in the first half against the LSU Tigers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The USC Trojans will not appear in the US LBM Coaches Poll, presented by USA TODAY Sports, for the rest of the season. That’s what happens when a team …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Tera Roberts offers up a trio of players for fantasy managers to consider for Week 8. View more Video Transcript I’m Tara Roberts with Yahoo Fantasy bringing you early waiver wire pickups. No, by weeks this week. So everyone is on the table. Let’s take a look at three guys heading into week eight. Back in …

AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 19: Carson Beck #15 of the Georgia Bulldogs warms-up prior to a game against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart defended quarterback Carson Beck following his up-and-down performance against the Texas Longhorns. Beck helped Georgia …