The season began with the 49ers playing games about the availability of running back Christian McCaffrey. Now that he’s inching toward his 2024 debut, the games continue. Asked by reporters when a decision will be made regarding whether McCaffrey will play on Sunday at Tampa Bay, coach Kyle Shanahan said this: “Like publicly? Kickoff.” Actually, it’ll be 90 minutes before …

Florida football freshman quarterback DJ Lagway has taken limited reps in practice this week and is listed as questionable on the SEC availability report for the Florida Gators game Saturday at No. 5 Texas (noon, ABC) Lagway was carted off the field with a hamstring pull during the second quarter of UF’s 38-20 loss to Georgia on Saturday in Jacksonville. …

Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb sprained his right shoulder during Sunday’s loss to the Falcons. He played through it, and he expects to play through it the rest of the season. Lamb practiced Wednesday on a limited basis. Defensive end Micah Parsons (ankle), cornerback Trevon Diggs (calf) and offensive tackle Tyler Guyton (neck/shoulder) also were limited. It was Parsons’ first …

Purdue Boilermakers head coach Ryan Walters makes his way to the field ahead of the NCAA football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue Boilermakers won 44-19. After a big win on the road vs. No. 3 Penn State, Ohio State how heads back home to host the Purdue …

Jets rookie Malachi Corley showed no remorse for dropping the ball before crossing the goal line during Thursday Night Football. Corley, speaking for the first time since his blooper six days ago, called it a “great experience.” “It’s not a defining moment for me,” Corley said, via Rich Cimini of ESPN. Of course, the fact that Corley’s touchdown-turned-touchback didn’t cost …

GAINESVILLE — Injured Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is “giving it his best shot,” coach Billy Napier said, to play during the Gators’ visit to the University of Texas in the 19-year-old’s home state. Lagway practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, coach Billy Napier said, as the Gators’ true freshman recovers from a left hamstring injury sustained during the second quarter …

Shanahan hails Bucs QB Mayfield as ‘stud’ before Week 10 game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers realize they’ll have plenty on their plate against quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan, especially, is weary of the threats the 6-foot-1 signal-caller will pose …

. Saturday night in Baton Rouge will bring about one of the most anticipated games of the 2024 college football season, as the Alabama Crimson Tide travel for a matchup with their SEC rivals, the LSU Tigers. Both teams come into this game needing a win to keep their College Football Playoff chances alive, with Saturday night likely serving as …

49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward is in Dallas preparing for Friday’s memorial service for his daughter, Amani Joi. She died last week before her second birthday, which was later this month. Ward is away from the team indefinitely as he and his family mourn their loss. The NFL does not offer teams roster exemptions for players on bereavement leave, something coach …

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day prepares to take the field prior to the NCAA football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day was still basking in the glow of the win on the road vs. Penn State when he stepped to the podium for …

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes practiced as usual Wednesday and plans to be ready for this weekend’s game against the Broncos, two days after tweaking his left ankle while throwing a touchdown pass in a win over the Buccaneers. Mahomes was rolling to his right and thinking about running for a first down as the Chiefs were trying to rally in …

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield missed Wednesday’s walkthrough with a toe injury. Mayfield said he has some general soreness but will start Sunday’s game. Wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring), wide receiver Jalen McMillan (hamstring), wide receiver Sterling Shepard (hamstring/hip) and safety Jordan Whitehead (quad) also were estimated as non-participants. Offensive guard Ben Bredeson (shoulder), defensive tackle Greg Gaines (calf), defensive end …

Nov 2, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans running back Nate Carter (5) runs through a gauntlet of Indiana Hoosiers tacklers during the second quarter at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images Michigan State football has returned to the weekly USA TODAY bowl projections. After being left out for a few weeks, Erick Smith has once again …

The Kansas City Chiefs are off to an 8-0 start, extending their win streak to 14 games dating back to last season with their overtime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night. However, their offense hasn’t been as elite as we normally are accustomed to, ranking 10th in both yards and points per game. Patrick Mahomes, particularly, has …

Dak Prescott underwent an MRI on his injured hamstring, and it’s a significant injury that could keep him out weeks. Jane Slater of NFL Media reports that the initial diagnosis is a partial avulsion of his hamstring tendon, which is the tendon partially tearing off the bone. The recovery time typically is more than four weeks, which is the minimum …