Daily Archives: November 1, 2024

Broncos cut FB Michael Burton, sign OG Calvin Throckmorton to active roster

The Broncos made a procedural move Friday, signing offensive guard Calvin Throckmorton to the active roster and releasing fullback Michael Burton, the team announced. The Broncos will sign Burton back to the practice squad Saturday and elevate him for Sunday’s game. Throckmorton was out of elevations, having played in three games from the practice squad this season. He has seen …

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Staff predictions for UNC football vs. Florida State

. North Carolina ended their losing streak last week by dominating Virginia on the road. With the Tar Heels back in the win column, they are looking to build a winning streak. Next up? A road game against Florida State, a team that has really struggled this season. The Tar Heels are the favorites in this game and getting a …

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College Football: Maine (4-4) at Oklahoma (4-4)

Nov. 1—WHERE — Gaylord Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium WHEN: Noon, Saturday STREAMING/TV: ESPN+/SEC Network+ KEY STAT: 4-26, Maine’s all-time record against Football Bowl Subdivision opponents. OUTLOOK: If there was ever a season for the Black Bears to take on the Sooners, it’s this one. Oklahoma is having a down year by its standards. The Sooners are 1-4 in their …

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Source: NFL mulling Bosa fine over MAGA hat; no timeline on decision

Source: NFL mulling Bosa fine over MAGA hat; no timeline on decision originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The NFL is looking into a fine of 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa for a potential violation of its personal messages policy, a league source told NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco on Friday, but there’s no immediate timeline on when …

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Seahawks rule out WR DK Metcalf, TE Noah Fant

The Seahawks had optimism that receiver DK Metcalf could return this week. He won’t. He has missed six consecutive practices and has not played since spraining the medial collateral ligament in his left knee in the Seahawks’ win over Atlanta on Oct. 20. The Seahawks ruled him out for Sunday’s game against the Rams. Tight end Noah Fant also won’t …

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2024 NFL Week 9 Best Bets: Back favorites to win, cover

Jason McIntyre Co-Host of THE HERD and FOX Sports Betting Analyst When it comes to betting on this weekend’s games, you’ll notice a trend with my picks. I like the favorites. Yes, I’m fading the Cowboys. I’m even backing the somewhat banged-up Rams — with one caveat. NFL Week 9, be kind to us bettors. Let’s dive into it. (All …

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SEC to crack down on players faking injuries in college football, per reports

The SEC is cracking down on players faking injuries. According to multiple reports on Friday, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey sent an email to league coaches and athletic directors that the league will start administering fines to teams that fake injuries for competitive advantage. Sankey said the league moving forward will submit video to the NCAA’s National Coordinator for officials in …

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Patriots vs. Titans preview: Pats receivers in desperate need of a bounce-back

Patriots vs. Titans preview: Pats receivers in desperate need of a bounce-back originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — Five drops. Five. Kendrick Bourne twice. Kayshon Boutte twice. Tyquan Thornton. It was an epidemic. And the Patriots are hoping it was short-lived. They survived a crippling case of the drops in Week 8 in beating the Jets, but starting …

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Report: Notre Dame to host 3-star running back in hopes of a flip

Recruiting It really is starting to become flip season for Notre Dame football and its recruitment of the 2025 class. The Irish offered wide receiver Antwaun Parham on Friday, who is currently committed to Tulane. News also broke from Matt Freeman that Notre Dame will officially host running back Nolan James, who is committed to Boston College at the moment. …

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Calvin Ridley has no designation, Tony Pollard questionable for Week 9

The Titans’ quarterback situation for Sunday’s matchup against the Patriots is murky, but whoever is behind center will have the benefit of the team’s top receiver. Calvin Ridley (shoulder) has no injury designation and is set to play in Week 9. Ridley missed Wednesday and Friday’s practices, but was a full participant on Thursday. Last week, he caught 10 passes …

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2026 defensive lineman includes Tennessee in top three schools

. 2026 defensive line prospect JaReylan McCoy announced his top three schools. McCoy’s top three schools are Tennessee, LSU and USC. The four-star defensive lineman also announced his commitment date scheduled for Jan. 2, 2025. The 6-foot-6, 245-pound defensive lineman is from Tupelo High School in Tupelo, Mississippi. He is No. 99 nationally in the 247Sports Composite rankings for the …

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