Shanahan clarifies locker room chat with Purdy after loss to Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Much was made of the lengthy conversation between coach Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy in the 49ers’ locker room after San Francisco’s 28-18 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. On Monday the coach shared that those types of conversations are …

Oct 19, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images The Oklahoma Sooners have been forced to play multiple quarterbacks this season. After Jackson Arnold’s turnover frenzy against Tennessee, he was replaced by …

On the same night that he made history, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans later left with a hamstring injury. He will not return.  The injury came in the end zone, where Evans tried to haul in his second touchdown pass against the Baltimore Ravens. As he fell to the ground, Evans immediately grabbed his hamstring. Soon after, the …

Mike Evans went down with a hamstring injury vs. the Ravens and was ruled out. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Mike Evans left Monday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens with a hamstring injury and will not return. The Buccaneers wide receiver clutched his right thigh in pain after a pass breakup in the end zone and remained on the ground for several …

Oct 5, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies linebacker Scooby Williams (0) defends in coverage in the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images. 14th-ranked Texas A&M (6-1 4-0 SEC) is still atop the SEC standings after defeating Mississippi State 34-24 on Saturday afternoon. Head coach Mike Elko and his team …

Mike Evans writhed in pain after a pass breakup then limped off the field Monday night during Tampa Bay’s game against the Baltimore Ravens. The Bucs wide receiver clutched his right thigh in obvious pain after the hit and remained on the ground for several moments. He was eventually able to get up and limp to the locker room. Mike …

On Sunday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: College football continues to explode in popularity and revenue and this means the salaries of top coaches are skyrocketing into the millions. Earlier this year, Georgia football coach Kirby Smart signed a new 10-year contract that will pay him $13 million per year through 2033, making him the highest paid collegiate coach in …

The Chargers listed three players as doubtful to play in Monday Night Football, and, as expected, none are available tonight. Wide receiver Quentin Johnston (ankle), edge rusher Joey Bosa (hip) and tight end Hayden Hurst (groin) will not play. They are among the team’s inactives. None of the three practiced this week. Bosa has played only three games, with his …

Oct 19, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko walks down the sideline during the first half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images 14-th Texas A&M (6-1 4-0 SEC) is still atop the SEC standings after defeating Mississippi State 34-24 on Saturday afternoon. Head coach …

How 49ers will approach NFL trade deadline in wake of Aiyuk injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers played most of Sunday’s game without their top three wide receivers. Deebo Samuel and Jauan Jennings are expected back on the field for at least the second half of the 2024 NFL season, while Brandon Aiyuk sustained a severe …

Defensive lineman Tyson Bacon committed to Tennessee football in the 2026 recruiting class. He is the second commitment landed by the Vols since they beat Alabama on Saturday. Notably, Bacon is from Hoover, Alabama. Bacon, a 6-foot-4, 255-pounder, chose Tennessee after receiving scholarship offers from Florida, Washington, Wisconsin and about a dozen other schools. Bacon is rated a three-star prospect …

San Francisco 49ers wideout Deebo Samuel has been hospitalized due to pneumonia and fluid in his lungs. Head coach Kyle Shanahan shared the news about Samuel on Monday, revealing the Pro Bowler was having trouble breathing during Sunday’s 28-18 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, and checked into the hospital later in the evening.  Samuel attempted to play through his …

Shanahan confirms Aiyuk sustained torn ACL, MCL in loss to Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk’s 2024 NFL season is over. The 49ers wide receiver initially was feared to have suffered an ACL injury in the team’s 28-18 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, and coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed to Bay …

Catch your breath yet? One of the more memorable, edge-of-your-seat contests in recent Missouri football history went down Saturday, as quarterback Brady Cook returned from the MRI machine to lead Mizzou to an unlikely 11-point, fourth-quarter comeback over Auburn on Faurot Field for a hectic homecoming affair. Much of the post-game discussion centered around Cook’s heroics, and rightfully so. But …

Ted Johnson: How Pats defense can improve against the run originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots run defense was a disaster in Sunday’s 32-16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jags totaled 171 yards and two touchdowns on 39 rushing attempts. Running back Tank Bigsby did most of the damage with 26 carries for 118 yards …