Eagles snap counts: Offense gets a boost from an unlikely source originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles were finally at full strength on offense Sunday afternoon but it didn’t last long. Dallas Goedert suffered a hamstring injury on the first drive of the Eagles’ 20-16 win over the Browns and did not return. In his absence, third-year tight …
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Gators slip in USA TODAY Sports re-rank after Week 7 loss at Vols
Florida running back Jadan Baugh (13) is tackled during a game between Florida and Tennessee in Neyland Stadium, in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Florida football fell to an even 3-3 overall record this weekend after a 23-17 overtime loss at the Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville — a game that the Gators had opportunities to win but simply could …
Read More »Clutch final drive saved Eagles after lackluster performance vs. Browns
Clutch final drive saved Eagles after lackluster performance vs. Browns originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It was the Eagles’ best drive of the day. And they didn’t score. With 3:57 left Sunday, after an impressive goal-line stand by the Eagles’ defense, Browns kicker Hopkins made a 31-yard field goal that reduced the Eagles’ lead to 20-16. The Browns never …
Read More »Midwest Spotlight: Who is the next great …… ?
Rivals national recruiting analyst Greg Smith looks at five Midwest prospects who are going to be the next big thing in college football. MORE: Recruiting rumor mill after busy weekend FACT OR FICTION: Justus Terry will sign with Georgia CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | …
Read More »Asked & Answered, Week 5: Is it possible to get a worse birthday present for Jerry Jones?
(Grant Thomas/Yahoo Sports illustration) Every week in the NFL season brings a host of new questions … and answers some old ones, too. Let’s run down what we learned in Week 6 … and what we’ll be wondering about in Week 7 and beyond. ASKED: Is it possible to get a worse birthday present for Jerry Jones? What do you …
Read More »Five takeaways from the Longhorns win over Oklahoma
DALLAS, TEXAS – OCTOBER 12: Quinn Ewers #3 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners at Cotton Bowl Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images) On Saturday afternoon, the Texas Longhorns returned from their bye week with an impressive win over Oklahoma. In their …
Read More »NFL Week 6 Big Bets Recap: $1, 4-leg parlay nets 3k; Falcons earn bettor 50k
Patrick Everson FOX Sports Betting Analyst There were several six-figure wagers this weekend, mostly on NFL Week 6 odds. But it’s hard to beat this one for return on investment: A $1 four-leg parlay that turned a profit of more than $3,000. Read on for more on that minor wager for a not-so-minor win, along with other notable parlay winners/big …
Read More »A ‘new-age’ QB: Drake Maye’s ability to extend plays is a game-changer
A ‘new-age’ QB: Drake Maye’s ability to extend plays is a game-changer originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — The Patriots knew Drake Maye would have the ability to help them with his legs as early as Sunday. While part of the reason the team turned to the rookie when it did was because of its disappointing passing-game performance …
Read More »Mississippi State football tickets vs Texas A&M: Best prices for remaining available seats
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football’s longest homestand of the season begins this week. The Bulldogs (1-5, 0-3 SEC) return home for the first time since Week 4 with No. 14 Texas A&M (5-1, 3-0) the first opponent. Kickoff at Davis Wade Stadium is scheduled for Saturday at 3:15 p.m. with the SEC Network carrying the TV broadcast. Tickets remain on …
Read More »C.J. Stroud shares words of wisdom for Drake Maye after Pats-Texans
C.J. Stroud shares words of wisdom for Drake Maye after Pats-Texans originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — C.J. Stroud had something to say. He was in the same situation he’d been in a month ago after having beaten rookie first-round quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears. That postgame interaction, where Stroud tried to share some words of advice …
Read More »Wisconsin (might) control its own destiny to make 2024 Big Ten title game
Wisconsin improved to 4-2 on the 2024 season and 2-1 in Big Ten play with a dominant 42-7 win over Rutgers on Saturday. The Badgers now ride a two-game winning streak with wins by a combined margin of 94-13. That hot streak has greatly improved the team’s standing after it started the season 2-2 and 0-1 in Big Ten play. …
Read More »NFL Top-10 rankings: Chiefs, Vikings stay on top; Ravens move up; Cowboys drop out
Though they’re both on their bye week, the Chiefs and Vikings — the league’s only remaining unbeaten teams — remain at the top of my Top 10. But the Lions’ 47-9 destruction of the Cowboys and the Ravens’ strong showing against the Commanders have Detroit and Baltimore right on the leaders’ heels. The Buccaneers, Packers and Steelers enter the list …
Read More »Roger Goodell says he wouldn’t be surprised if a Super Bowl is played internationally
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell indicated there could be an international Super Bowl. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) The NFL has moved numerous games to other countries, but an international Super Bowl has always seemed off limits. The tone of that conversation is shifting though. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was asked about the possibility of a Super Bowl being played outside …
Read More »Yahoo Sports 2024 midseason college football awards
Can you believe the 2024 season is halfway over? Week 7 marked the official midway mark of the season. With every team getting two bye weeks in 2024, there are just seven weeks remaining in the regular season before conference championship week. We’ve learned a lot already, and things are about to get even wilder over the final seven weeks …
Read More »Haason Reddick hires new agents who want to resolve holdout ‘as soon as possible’
In the latest twist in the saga that has been Haason Reddick‘s Jets holdout, the star pass-rusher — whose former agency, CAA, dropped him last week — has hired Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha as his new agents. “We look forward to working with the Jets to get this resolved as soon as possible,” Rosenhaus said in a statement, via …
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