MARION — Four teams are unofficially heading to the high school football playoffs from the Marion area. Northmor, River Valley and Pleasant already knew their fate before Friday night, while Elgin won its way into the postseason. To recognize the achievements made in the regular season finales across the region, here is the final high school football poll of the …

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is back from the concussion that has sidelined him since Week Two and will start on Sunday against the Cardinals. And he’s being urged to take extra precautions to keep himself available. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel says it’s been made clear to Tagovailoa that the franchise needs him to slide, get out of bounds, throw the …

LINCOLN — Last year around this time, the Lincoln Railsplitters broke a 39-year football playoff drought with a victory over visiting Jacksonville. That same playoff opportunity was there for the Railers against the same visiting school Friday night at Handlin Field. All this week, Crimsons players wore a sticker on their helmets with the numbers “41-28” — the score of …

Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey reportedly does not have a long-term injury, but it appears he will miss Sunday’s game against the Browns. The team lists Humphrey as doubtful. He left Monday night’s win over the Bucs with a knee injury. Humphrey, 28, had two interceptions in Tampa, and in seven games this season, he has four interceptions, eight passes defensed …

It’s left to be seen whether Friday’s TSSAA football showdown between Oakland and Ravenwood will be a preview of the BlueCross Bowl in Chattanooga in December. But if it is, the two left fans longing for more after the instant classic, a Raptors 32-31 overtime win over the Patriots at Ray Hughes Stadium. “Who knows, man,” said Ravenwood coach Will …

The Cowboys again will play without two of their most important defensive players. Edge rusher Micah Parsons (ankle) still hasn’t returned to practice, and he will miss his third consecutive game. Cornerback DaRon Bland, who has not played all season with a foot injury, appears to have taken a step back in his rehab. His 21-day window expires Monday, forcing …

There was no love lost when Cecilia football traveled to Opelousas looking for revenge. The last time these two teams faced each other was at the Caesars Superdome for the 2023 LHSAA Division II Non-Select State championship when the Tigers beat the Bulldogs for the title. This go-round you would’ve thought another state championship was on the line with how …

There is still a chance Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will play on Sunday against the Bears. Daniels is officially questionable for the matchup with Chicago. He was limited in Friday’s practice after he didn’t participate on Wednesday or Thursday. Daniels said after the session that he wants to play, but the decision isn’t really up to him. Head coach Dan …

Week 9 features five matchups between teams ranked in the AP Top 25. It’s the most ranked matchups so far this season, though there are some big spreads involved. Of those five games, just one has a line that’s within single digits. Don’t take that to mean that Saturday could be a dud, however. We’ve seen some surprising upsets already …

The Texans will miss at least three defensive starters for Sunday’s game against the Colts and possibly a fourth. Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) and safety Jimmie Ward (groin) all week and will not play again Sunday. Ward has missed the past two games, and Al-Shaair missed Sunday’s game. Defensive end Mario Edwards has served only one game of his four-game …

The District 10 football regular season came to a close for most teams on Friday with a majority of the district looking forward to the playoffs. Seniors had one last chance to put together a big game in their careers, while underclassmen had a chance to set the tone for next year. From big passing games to several players scoring …

Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner appears on track to play Sunday despite not practicing Friday. The team lists him as questionable, but Buckner had a limited practice Wednesday, a full practice Thursday and missed Friday’s practice with a load management day that was not injury-related. The Colts will have to activate him from injured reserve Saturday for him to play …

BYU linebacker Jack Kelly (17) tries to hit Oklahoma State Cowboys running back Rodney Fields Jr. (20) as BYU and Oklahoma State play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News ORLANDO, Florida — Plastered on the face of the press box that overlooks the “Bounce House” — aka FBC Mortgage …

One of Minnesota’s key offensive players is back while another is now out for the season. Head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed to reporters in his Friday news conference that left tackle Christian Darrisaw will undergo season-ending knee surgery to repair his ACL and MCL after suffering an injury during last night’s loss to the Rams. As a corresponding move, the …

MARLBOROUGH – First contract rarely stopped Blackstone Valley Tech running back Jeremiah Thomas against Assabet on Friday. It usually took second, third and fourth, often simultaneously. He spearheaded a bruising Beavers rushing attack with 149 yards on the ground and three touchdowns on just 20 carries in a 39-20 victory. “We’ve got some tough running backs. We don’t get flustered …