For American NFL fans who aren’t fans of the NFL exporting our game to other countries, the Commissioner’s response would be to play a much smaller, and much more invisible, violin than the one that was used to perform the national anthem before Sunday’s game in Germany. (Many are saying the violin was an eerily accurate choice.) Appearing on NFL …
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Spartans listed in latest 247Sports’ Bowl Projections
Sep 7, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Nick Marsh (6) runs for a touchdown after a catch during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Michigan State football has been included in the latest batch of bowl projections from Brad Crawford of 247Sports. Crawford releases weekly bowl …
Read More »Panthers take early lead over Giants in Germany
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young threw an early touchdown pass in the NFL’s early game in Germany. Young moved around to buy himself some time in the pocket before finding Ja’Tavion Sanders in the end zone for a five-yard touchdown pass. It capped an excellent 90-yard drive for the Panthers, whose offense is rolling behind both Young and Chuba Hubbard, who …
Read More »Brian Kelly asks question we’re all wondering after Alabama whips LSU, but how to answer?
BATON ROUGE, La. – Brian Kelly asked the question we all had on our brains. The way the No. 13 Tigers played Saturday in a 42-13 tail-kicking by No. 11 Alabama, you might’ve thought LSU learned of its opponent 90 seconds before kickoff. In fact, LSU had two weeks to prepare for Alabama. Could’ve fooled me. “If you’re watching the …
Read More »Reports: Za’Darius Smith is not expected to play Sunday night, Texans expect Tank Dell to play
The Lions traded for edge rusher Za’Darius Smith this week, but it looks like his Detroit debut will have to wait. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Smith is not expected to play against the Texans on Sunday night. Smith was set to have a bye with the Browns before Tuesday’s trade and took two days off before joining …
Read More »Ashton Jeanty stats: How many rushing yards did Boise State Heisman hopeful have vs Nevada
Ashton Jeanty continued his case for the Heisman Trophy with another dominant performance on Saturday for No. 14 Boise State. Jeanty crossed the 200-yard rushing plateau in a 28-21 Broncos win over Nevada. Saturday marked Jeanty’s fourth 200-rushing yard performance on the season as he continues his climb towards Barry Sanders’ rushing record of 2,628 yards, which Sanders set in …
Read More »Mike Williams, Preston Smith to debut for Steelers on Sunday
The Commanders added cornerback Marshon Lattimore at the trade deadline. He won’t be playing today against the Steelers. The Steelers added receiver Mike Williams and edge rusher Preston Smith at the last day of the trading period. Both are expected to play today, via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Williams is the more intriguing of the two. The Steelers have needed …
Read More »Why Ohio State football should see a bump in all major polls this week
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard (18) reacts after running for a first down late in the second half of the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pa. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Ohio State won 20-13. The Ohio State Buckeyes sat third in the country in most polls coming into …
Read More »Jadeveon Clowney active, Jonathon Brooks inactive for Panthers
The Panthers will have defensive end Jadeveon Clowney in the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Giants in Munich. Clowney was listed as questionable to play with a knee issue, but he practiced fully the last two days of the week and he is active for the overseas matchup. Safety Jordan Fuller (hamstring) and linebacker D.J. Wonnum (quad) will also …
Read More »Utah AD Mark Harlan rips officials following loss to BYU, claims game was ‘stolen from us’
Utah athletics director Mark Harlan made a surprise visit at Saturday’s postgame press conference and made sure his feelings about the Utes’ 22-21 loss to No. 9 BYU were known. Harlan complained about the refereeing in Utah’s 22-21 loss to rival BYU at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. The Utes AD, who has been in charge of running the …
Read More »Deebo Samuel is expected to play on Sunday
The 49ers are set to have running back Christian McCaffrey in the lineup for the first time this season when they face the Buccaneers on Sunday and another key offensive piece is expected to be on hand as well. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel was limited in practice all week due to rib and oblique injuries and he was listed as …
Read More »Photos from Alabama’s blowout 42-13 road win at LSU
Nov 9, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer reacts to a touchdown scored against the LSU Tigers during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Saturday night in Baton Rouge, Louisiana marked the return of the Alabama Crimson Tide to Tiger Stadium, as the program played the LSU Tigers for …
Read More »San Francisco 49ers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game: How to watch, kickoff time and more
Quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers welcome the San Francisco 49ers to Raymond James Stadium for their NFL Week 10 game on Sunday (Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images) Quarterback Baker Mayfield and his Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday for Week 10 of the NFL. It also seems likely — but not …
Read More »Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos game: How to watch, kickoff time and more
Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs will play the Denver Broncos Sunday, here’s how to watch. (Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images) The 8-0 Kansas City Chiefs will host the 5-4 Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday for an AFC West match-up broadcast on CBS at 1 p.m. ET. The Chiefs are currently the only undefeated team in the NFL, …
Read More »College football rankings: Big 12 teams in updated Coaches Poll, AP Top 25 after Week 11
What was already a wild and wide-open race for a coveted spot in the Big 12 championship game received some new twists in Week 11 of the 2024 college football season. Most notably, No. 18 Iowa State suffered its second-consecutive loss, this one coming at the hands of Kansas in a 45-36 setback at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. With …
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