Let’s begin with the utterly ridiculous: there’s a scenario where seven SEC teams are tied atop the conference standings at the end of the regular season. Before you scoff at such nonsense, understand that the only true upset to reach this remarkable point of seven teams with 10-2 overall records, and 6-2 records in the conference, is Auburn beating Texas …
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Chargers open 21-day practice window for Gus Edwards
The Chargers are getting closer to having Gus Edwards back on the field. Via multiple reporters, Los Angeles has opened the running back’s 21-day window to return from injured reserve. Edwards has been sidelined since the Week 4 loss to the Chiefs. Playing behind J.K. Dobbins this season, Edwards has rushed for 113 yards on 38 carries this year. Harbaugh …
Read More »VOTE: Who is Shore Conference football’s top offensive lineman prospect?
Football always starts in the trenches. And after recognizing some of the top offensive line prospects in positional rankings, it’s now time for APP readers to make their own choice about who is the best lineman prospect in the Shore. More: Shore football blue chip recruits: Ranking the offensive linemen The prospects from those positional rankings are in the poll …
Read More »Michael Pittman not using his back injury as an excuse
Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. did not practice Wednesday with back and finger injuries. It’s the fifth week Pittman has been on the practice report with a back injury, and it is his seventh missed practice in that time. He has only one catch in each of the past two games. It’s the first time since Weeks 14-15 of his …
Read More »Clemson football vs Virginia Tech score prediction, scouting report in Week 11 ACC game
CLEMSON — Clemson football looks to get back on track after its shocking upset home loss to Louisville last week. The No. 23 Tigers (6-2, 5-1 ACC) face Virginia Tech (5-4, 3-2) on Saturday (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) at Lane Stadium. Clemson must win this game to not only keep pace in the conference but to improve its chances at landing an at-large bid in the College …
Read More »The NFL’s 2024 sleeper stars: from Joe Buck and Troy Aikman to Joe Burrow
Brock Bowers, Joe Burrow, Khalil Mack, Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, Trey Smith, Creed Humphrey and Joe Thuney are all making an impact in 2024. Composite: AP, Getty Khalil Mack, Los Angeles Chargers Mack has been a superstar since he first stepped foot in the league. But the future Hall of Famer has been asked to reimagine his game this …
Read More »Tennessee football vs Mississippi State score prediction, scouting report for Week 11 SEC game
Tennessee football is sitting well in the initial CFP rankings as it prepares to face Mississippi State. The Vols (7-1, 4-1 SEC) debuted at No. 7 in the rankings before hosting the Bulldogs (2-7, 0-5) on Saturday (7 p.m. ET, ESPN) at Neyland Stadium Here is what to know about the matchup: Nico Iamaleava is coming off his best game …
Read More »Christian McCaffrey limited on Wednesday, had no pain after Monday’s practice
There’s some positive news on running back Christian McCaffrey as he returns to the practice field. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said in his Wednesday press conference that McCaffrey had no pain after going through Monday’s practice, though he will still be limited for Wednesday’s session. The 2023 AP offensive player of the year, McCaffrey has not played all season with …
Read More »Loran Smith: Memories of Oxford loom ahead of Georgia-Ole Miss football rematch
OXFORD, Miss. — Is it a fair assessment that when this country had its beginnings that college towns sprang up where there was no cost for the land and that with agriculture being prominent in the curriculum, that land was needed for the ag school to grow and farm for teaching purposes and to provide food for the table? There …
Read More »Lamar Jackson has no injury designation for Thursday Night Football
Lamar Jackson is good to go for Thursday Night Football. The Ravens quarterback returned to a full practice Wednesday and does not have an injury designation. His knee injury, which disappeared from the report Monday, kept him out of practice Tuesday. Jackson missed two practices with knee and back injuries last week. He played in Sunday’s rout of the Broncos, …
Read More »Here’s what Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said about Missouri football before Saturday game
It’s Big Eight week in the SEC. Missouri football, for the first time in 13 years, faces Oklahoma this upcoming Saturday on Faurot Field for a matchup between the reunited conference foes. Mizzou (6-2, 2-2 SEC) was ranked as the No. 24 team in the College Football Playoff committee’s first top 25 of the season Tuesday. The Tigers have their …
Read More »CB Marshon Lattimore misses first Commanders practice due to hamstring injury
New Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore didn’t play in his final game with the Saints because of a hamstring injury. As it turns out, it wasn’t a “hamstring” injury. Lattimore wasn’t being put on ice to ensure he’d be healthy in advance of a trade. He was, and still is, injured. As evidenced by the fact that he didn’t practice on …
Read More »White Out ‘homecoming’: What Penn State football’s Vega Ioane can prove vs. Washington
He’s the largest player on the Penn State football roster. He’s also its most dynamic blocker, one of the most effective and intriguing offensive linemen in the Big Ten and beyond. Who’s traveled farther to accomplish what Vega Ioane − all 6-foot-4 and 348 pounds of him − has for these Nittany Lions? Which makes Saturday night’s White Out game …
Read More »Is Brock Purdy poised for a top-5 fantasy finish vs. Buccaneers?
Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Dalton Del Don explains why fantasy managers should roll with the San Francisco QB in Week 10 vs. the Buccaneers. View more Video Transcript Brock. Purdy comes out of his buy with healthier weapons and in a favorable matchup, Tampa Bay has allowed the most Fantasy points to quarterbacks this season including 12 touchdown passes. Over …
Read More »Georgia football availability report: Six players listed for Ole Miss game
Georgia football’s official availability report for Saturday’s 3:30 p.m. game at Ole Miss has been released by the SEC. This is the seven game week for Georgia under the conference’s new reporting policies. The SEC releases daily reports Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and another 90 minutes before kickoff on game day. Georgia has six players listed on this week’s report. …
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