Oct 19, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) gestures with Florida Gators offensive lineman Knijeah Harris (77) and Florida Gators offensive lineman Austin Barber (58) after a first down against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images In a game under the lights in …
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Panthers activate CB Dane Jackson, sign DL T.J. Smith to active roster
Cornerback Dane Jackson is set to make his Panthers debut. Jackson was activated from injured reserve as part of a series of moves the Panthers announced on Saturday afternoon. Jackson, who signed with the team as a free agent, has been sidelined by a hamstring injury he suffered over the summer. The Panthers also signed defensive tackle T.J. Smith to …
Read More »5 takeaways from Alabama’s brutal 24-17 loss to rival Tennessee
Oct 19, 2024; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) scrambles against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second quarter at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images The Tennessee Volunteers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide, 24-17, on Saturday at Neyland Stadium to hand coach Kalen DeBoer’s team their second loss of the season. Alabama dropped to 5-2 …
Read More »Bengals activate CB DJ Ivey, elevate C Trey Hill
The Bengals will have cornerback DJ Ivey available for Sunday’s game against the Browns. Ivey was activated from the physically unable to perform list on Saturday. The 2023 seventh-round pick has been sidelined by a knee injury. Ivey had three tackles and a fumble recovery in eight appearances as a rookie. He was listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report …
Read More »Brazzell, Sampson lead No. 11 Tennessee to 24-17 victory over No. 7 Alabama in SEC clash
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chris Brazzell II made a diving 16-yard touchdown catch from Nico Iamaleava midway through the fourth quarter as No. 11 Tennessee beat No. 7 Alabama 24-17 on Saturday. Dylan Sampson rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns for the Volunteers (6-1, 3-1 Southeastern Conference). The victory keeps Tennessee in the hunt for a College Football Playoff …
Read More »NFL fines Bears’ Chris Williams $5,472 for hip-drop tackle on Trevor Lawrence
The new rule against the hip-drop tackle has resulted in a fine for Bears defensive lineman Chris Williams. The NFL fined Williams $5,472 for a hip-drop tackle in last week’s win over the Jaguars. On the play in question, Williams sacked Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence from behind and landed on his legs, which can lead to lower-body injuries that the …
Read More »Missed opportunities haunt Alabama in road loss to the Tennessee Volunteers
Oct 19, 2024; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) is sacked by Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Jakobe Thomas (9) during the first quarter at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images There will be no cigars in Tuscaloosa this year as the Alabama Crimson Tide fell to the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers 24-17 in Knoxville on …
Read More »Texans activate DL Denico Autry, elevate Desmond King, Troy Hairston
Defensive lineman Denico Autry will make his Texans debut on Sunday against the Packers. The Texans signed Autry in free agency, but he had to serve a six-game suspension for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy. Houston activated him back to the active roster Saturday. Autry made a career-high 11.5 sacks last season for the Titans. In his career, Autry …
Read More »Tennessee extends home win streak versus Alabama
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 19: Tennessee Volunteers fans tear down the goal post after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 24-17 at Nissan Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) No. 10 Tennessee (6-1, 3-1 SEC) defeated No. 7 Alabama (5-2, 2-2 SEC), 24-17, Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 8 of the 2024 college …
Read More »Saquon Barkley fined $45,020 for lowering his helmet into a defender
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is the latest ball carrier to get a harsh penalty from the league office for an action that didn’t draw a penalty from the officials on the field. The NFL has fined Barkley $45,020 for what the league officially called “Unnecessary Roughness (use of the helmet).” On the play in question, Barkley and Browns defensive …
Read More »Texas A&M tops Mississippi State in Week 8 win
COLLEGE STATION — No. 14 Texas A&M fought off early rust against Mississippi State en route to a hard-fought win Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium. The Aggies had gone 2-4 in its last six trips but emerged with a 34-24 win. Despite looking sloppy at times, the Aggies (6-1, 4-0) separated from the Bulldogs (1-6, 0-4) in the second half …
Read More »Titans place WR Treylon Burks on IR, elevate QB Trevor Siemian
The Titans placed receiver Treylon Burks on injured reserve Saturday. Burks injured his knee Wedneday and did not practice Thursday or Friday. Burks, the No. 18 overall pick of the 2022 draft, has caught four passes for 34 yards this season. He has had an injury-plagued career, playing only 11 games in 2022 and 11 games in 2023. He has …
Read More »No. 11 Tennessee puts No. 7 Alabama’s playoff hopes in serious jeopardy with 24-17 win
Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) throws to a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Halloween came early to Neyland Stadium Saturday afternoon. A horde of sloppy, undisciplined football players spent the first half of Saturday’s Alabama-Tennessee game dressed up as …
Read More »Will Levis out, Mason Rudolph in for Titans at Buffalo on Sunday
Will Levis is out, and Mason Rudolph is in. Per multiple reports, the Titans will turn to their backup quarterback at Buffalo on Sunday. Levis, who was listed as questionable with a right shoulder injury, will be inactive. It’s being couched in some circles as Levis simply not being ready to go. However, he played last Sunday with the injury, …
Read More »Grading Auburn in its loss to Missouri
Oct. 19—Passing judgment on the Auburn Tigers’ loss Saturday at the Missouri Tigers: Offense — C: Auburn is not a finely turned offensive machine. Far from it. Auburn’s offense mustered 10 points and, after scoring a touchdown, the next five drives featured four punts and 91 yards, opening the door for a Mizzou comeback. Defense — C: Missouri’s Luther Burden …
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