Memphis athletic director Ed Scott is big on perspective. Which is why he made it clear Wednesday that he has football coach Ryan Silverfield’s back despite the disappointing turn the 2024 season took last week after Memphis lost at UTSA — putting a major dent in the program’s AAC title chances and College Football Playoff dreams. “Sometimes you have to …

Warner pinpoints root cause of 49ers’ famous second-half surges originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers oddly play better during the second halves of NFL seasons. And San Francisco’s star linebacker, Fred Warner, believes he knows why. “I’d hope that we’d win more before the bye as well,” Warner told reporters Wednesday. “But, for some reason, we like …

From left to right: Logan Fano, Spencer Fano and Karene Reid. | Deseret News composite photo As Logan Fano took the field during Utah’s season-opening victory over Florida last year, his father, Bingham, was overcome with emotion. A four-star prospect and one of the most heralded players from the state of Utah in the class of 2021, Logan Fano signed …

The Eagles gave quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley load management days. Both players were limited Wednesday. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring), outside linebacker Nolan Smith (groin) and linebacker Ben VanSumeren (concussion) did not practice. Offensive guard Mekhi Becton (ankle), wide receiver AJ Brown (knee), defensive end Bryce Huff (wrist), offensive tackle Fred Johnson (knee), center Cam Jurgens …

No. 25 Vanderbilt football is somewhat banged-up heading into Saturday’s matchup against South Carolina at FirstBank Stadium. Starting receiver Quincy Skinner Jr. is among the players listed as questionable in the initial availability report Wednesday. Running back Sedrick Alexander and quarterback Diego Pavia were both listed as probable, an acknowledgement that the two have been playing through various ailments. Pavia …

Dak Prescott injured his hamstring Sunday and the news has only become worse for the Dallas Cowboys. On Sunday, prognosis was unclear after the game. On Monday, it was reported he would have to miss multiple games. On Tuesday, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones conceded that Prescott was likely headed to injured reserve, which would force him to miss at least …

NCAA Football: Maryland at Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS — When Max Brosmer went looking for a new challenge to complete his college career, a first glance at Minnesota hardly suggested a fit. The Gophers have unapologetically been a grind-it-out team for years, and here was the leading passer in the FCS who threw the ball more than 40 times per game for …

Bears wide receiver DJ Moore defended himself amid criticism he quit on his quarterback and his team Sunday. Moore left the field as Caleb Williams still was scrambling against the Cardinals during a first quarter play. Moore offered an explanation Wednesday. “Tweaked the ankle,” Moore said, via Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times. “I was coming back [toward the quarterback], …

Nov. 6—SOUTH BEND — It’s been nine weeks since Notre Dame’s season was upended at home. The 16-14 loss to Northern Illinois (a team that has gone 2-4 since) is still being used as motivation inside the Irish locker room. The correlations to Saturday’s nightcap in South Bend are easy to spot as a historically struggling Florida State (1-8) walks …

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 …