Word before the Vikings’ bye week was that running back Aaron Jones would be back from his hamstring injury in time to play against the Lions in Week Seven, but the team hasn’t made a definitive ruling on his availability yet. Jones was a limited participant in practice the last two days and he’s been listed as questionable to play. …
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Purdue football overpowered, Boilermakers shutout by No. 2 ranked Oregon
WEST LAFAYETTE – A heated Purdue redshirt freshman quarterback Ryan Browne walked to the sideline during the second quarter looking visibly frustrated. It wasn’t for the lack of effort for Browne, doing all he could to ignite another collectively stale first half performance from the Boilermakers in another loss, this time to No. 2 ranked Oregon at Ross-Ade Stadium on …
Read More »Eagles place LT Jordan Mailata on injured reserve
The Eagles will not have their starting left tackle for at least four weeks. Philadelphia announced on Friday that Jordan Mailata has been placed on injured reserve. Mailata suffered a hamstring injury early on in the Week 6 victory over the Browns. Head coach Nick Sirianni previously noted that Mailata would miss “a couple weeks.” Fred Johnson is slated to …
Read More »‘Best effort we have had all season’: Plainfield football puts East Haven to the test
There were moments in the third quarter where the Plainfield football team seemed poised to pull off the biggest upset of the 2024 season. Trailing by six late in the third quarter, the Panthers had possession at the East Haven 10-yard line late in the third quarter. Then there was an interception on a desperate fourth-down play. Then there was …
Read More »Jayden Reed, Christian Watson are good to go for Sunday vs. Texans
Packers receiver Jayden Reed has no injury designation for Sunday’s game against the Texans. Reed was a limited participant in all three practices this week after injuring his ankle on a punt return in the Week 6 win over the Cardinals. Reed has 27 receptions for 442 yards and three touchdowns this season. Wide receiver Christian Watson (ankle) also was …
Read More »Utah vs TCU: How to watch, listen to or stream the game
Swoop enters the field with the the Utah players before the game against Baylor at Rice-Eccles Stadium on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Utah went on to win the game 23-12. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News Utah (4-2, 1-2) vs. TCU (3-3, 1-2) Kickoff: Saturday, 8:30 p.m. MDT Venue: …
Read More »Kittle a ‘huge matchup problem,’ admits Chiefs linebacker Bolton
Kittle a ‘huge matchup problem,’ admits Chiefs linebacker Bolton originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It’s not exactly a bold statement to imply that 49ers tight end George Kittle is difficult to defend on the football field. After all, he has been selected to five Pro Bowls and four All-Pro teams over his eight-year NFL career. During the Kansas …
Read More »Garret Rangel set to start at QB for Oklahoma State football vs. BYU
PROVO, Utah — Redshirt sophomore Garret Rangel will get the start as Oklahoma State’s quarterback on Friday night at BYU. Seventh-year senior Alan Bowman had started all six games prior to Friday, but was benched in two of the previous three games. OSU coach Mike Gundy avoided announcing a starter when he spoke to the media earlier in the week. …
Read More »Bucs WR Mike Evans remained out of practice Friday
Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans remained out of practice Friday as he continues to rehab a hamstring injury. He was injured in Sunday’s blowout win over the Saints, playing 44 of 77 snaps. Evans last was on the report in Week 5 with knee and calf issues but returned to practice for the final two practices of that week and …
Read More »Things to watch: Quarterback health major issue for Vandals as season wears on
Oct. 18—Having split a pair of games against two Football Bowl Subdivision opponents (lost to Oregon, beat Wyoming) and playing six nationally ranked teams in the past seven weeks, Idaho, coming off a 38-7 drubbing at the hands of Montana State, is in desperate need of a bye. Cal Poly isn’t that. But facing the Mustangs (2-4, 1-2 Big Sky …
Read More »Deebo, Kittle reveal how 49ers finally can beat Chiefs in Week 7
Deebo, Kittle reveal how 49ers finally can beat Chiefs in Week 7 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area 49ers stars Deebo Samuel and George Kittle know what will earn them a win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7 on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. On Samuel’s “Cleats and Convos” podcast Tuesday with co-host Liv Moods, the pair of …
Read More »Florida State’s lost season was encapsulated by a disastrous failed field goal
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 18: Head coach Mike Norvell of the Florida State Seminoles watches his team play against the Duke Blue Devils during the first half of the game at Wallace Wade Stadium on October 18, 2024 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) It’s already a lost season for Florida State. After going 13-0 to …
Read More »Patriots remove Maye from final Week 7 injury report before Jaguars game
Patriots remove Maye from final Week 7 injury report before Jaguars game originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye was added to the Week 7 injury report Wednesday with a knee issue, but he has since been removed. The team announced its final injury report of the week Friday, and Maye is good to …
Read More »Upcoming three-game stretch could decide Alabama’s season
Oct 5, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) stands during warmups against the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Entering Week 8 of the 2024 college football season, you could certainly say that we have seen both ups-and-downs from the Alabama Crimson Tide up to this point in the year. After …
Read More »Malik Nabers says he can’t remember play that gave him concussion
Malik Nabers looked like a star for the Giants before his concussion. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) The rough landing that made Malik Nabers miss two games was apparently news to Malik Nabers. A day after being officially cleared from the NFL concussion protocol, the New York Giants rookie discussed the play that caused his concussion with reporters after Giants …
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