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 …
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DJ Moore says “tweaked” ankle forced him to leave the field mid-play
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], …
Read More »ND FOOTBALL: Irish ‘keep the pain of NIU’ as heavy favorites against Florida State
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 …
Read More »Kyle Shanahan stays coy about Christian McCaffrey
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 …
Read More »Florida football injury report: QB DJ Lagway practicing, questionable for Texas
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. …
Read More »WR CeeDee Lamb, CB Trevon Diggs limited in Wednesday’s practice
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 …
Read More »What Purdue head coach Ryan Walters said about Ohio State before game Saturday
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 …
Read More »Jets rookie Malachi Corley on his blooper: It’s not a defining moment for me
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 …
Read More »UF QB DJ Lagway ‘touch and go’ for return home to Texas; Tre Wilson out for Gators’ season
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 …
Read More »Shanahan hails Bucs QB Mayfield as ‘stud’ before Week 10 game
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 …
Read More »Alabama vs. LSU injury report: Latest updates, news for Week 11
. 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 …
Read More »49ers CB Charvarius Ward on leave for daughter’s memorial service
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 …
Read More »Ohio State head coach Ryan Day previews Purdue
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 …
Read More »Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes practicing as usual 2 days after tweaking left ankle
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 …
Read More »Baker Mayfield out of practice with a toe injury
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 …
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