Daily Archives: November 1, 2024

C.J. Stroud: We got embarrassed on Thursday night

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has experienced a fair amount of success since entering the league as the second overall pick in 2023, but his games against the Jets have not been on that list. Stroud was injured in a loss to the team as a rookie and he got pounded again in a 21-13 loss on Thursday night. Stroud was …

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Edward Waters meets Lane in college football: What you need to know

Who: Edward Waters University (1-7) at Lane College (3-5) When: 3 p.m. Saturday. Where: Lane Field, Jackson, Tenn. The skinny: The Tigers travel to Tennessee for their penultimate game of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference college football season. … After Saturday’s game, only the Nov. 9 homecoming against Allen remains for Edward Waters. … A 260-yard passing performance from quarterback …

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Puka Nacua knee injury not believed to be serious

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua left practice on Thursday with a knee injury, but it doesn’t look like the team is looking at another absence for one of their top players. According to multiple reports, Nacua avoided a major injury. Nacua hurt the same knee this summer and went on injured reserve after aggravating the injury during the first game …

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What Ohio State football can learn from USC dropping 30 on Penn State

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day applauds his defense during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Ohio State won 21-17. There has only been one Big Ten team to really find success against a strong Penn State Nittany Lions defense, and that’s the …

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Isaiah Rodgers savoring every moment since return to NFL

Isaiah Rodgers savoring every moment since return to NFL originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Isaiah Rodgers will sometimes pick up his phone to see a photo memory pop up on his screen from a year ago. It’s a memory of him sitting on his couch in Tampa or working out on an empty football field. So he constantly has …

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NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, top November game for each team

The second calendar month of the 2024-25 NHL season is here. But which games are the most tantalizing in the next 30 days? For this edition of the Power Rankings, we’ve identified the game (or games) of the month for all 32 teams, whether it’s a rivalry matchup, a reunion with an old teammate or a key early season clash …

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Tony White out to beat his alma mater: UCLA vs. Nebraska five things to watch

Nebraska defensive coordinator Tony White walks on the field before a game against Norther Iowa on Sept. 14. White was a candidate for the UCLA head coaching job before DeShaun Foster was hired. (Rebecca S. Gratz / Associated Press) Tony White could have easily been coaching from UCLA’s sideline on Saturday instead of standing across the field. Nebraska’s defensive coordinator …

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Patrick Mahomes pops up on practice report with ankle injury

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is on the injury report for the first time this season. He has an ankle injury but got a full practice Thursday. The Chiefs play the Bucs on Monday Night Football. Running back Kareem Hunt (quad) had a limited practice as did defensive end Mike Danna (pectoral). Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring), cornerback Nazeeh Johnson (concussion) …

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What uniform are the Oklahoma Sooners wearing Saturday?

Oct 15, 2022; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Jovantae Barnes (2) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The Oklahoma Sooners will have a different look when they take the field on Saturday. OU will be breaking out the alternate “Unity” anthracite uniforms against the …

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Georgia trying to flip 4-star Auburn CB commit

Oct 5, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Joenel Aguero (8) tackles Auburn Tigers wide receiver Robert Lewis (14) during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images The Georgia Bulldogs are trying flip four-star Auburn Tigers cornerback commitment Donovan Starr. Starr is a member of the class of 2025 and has been committed to …

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How an offense like a Dairy Queen Blizzard hopes to lead Penn State past Ohio State

After two years as the offensive coordinator at the University of Mary, a Division II program in Bismarck, North Dakota, the chance to take the same position at Division III powerhouse Wisconsin-Whitewater represented a major step up the coaching ladder for Andy Kotelnicki. He’d played offensive line at Division III Wisconsin-River Falls and spent five seasons as the school’s offensive …

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