The Dolphins have gotten back into the end zone for the first time since their opening drive. Tua Tagovailoa tossed a 1-yard touchdown to Tyreek Hill, making the score 17-6, Miami. After getting the ball on their 47-yard line following a missed field goal, the Dolphins needed only six plays to get to the paint. Tight end Jonnu Smith made …
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What Wisconsin’s Luke Fickell said about Oregon football ahead of Big Ten matchup
The No. 1 Oregon football team will hit the road for its final road trip of the regular season to take on Wisconsin Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium. Badgers head coach Luke Fickell spoke with media Monday about the matchup against the Ducks. Here’s what he said. Wisconsin’s Luke Fickell talks about challenges of facing Oregon football Like many coaches …
Read More »Mike Williams pokes a little #RedLine fun at Aaron Rodgers
After Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers violated the football code by calling out receiver Mike Williams for running the wrong route in a loss to the Bills, Williams took the high road. After Williams made a stellar debut with more yards and touchdowns on one target for the Steelers than Davante Adams generated on 13 targets from Rodgers against the Cardinals, …
Read More »Reactions: Gerry Faust remembered as legend, coach at Moeller HS, Notre Dame and Akron
High school and college football fans are mourning the loss of Gerry Faust, the former head coach at Moeller High School, University of Notre Dame and University of Akron who died at age 89. Faust was born in Dayton, Ohio, and played quarterback for the Flyers. He led Moeller to a record of 178-23-2 as the Crusaders’ head coach from …
Read More »Cowboys could be looking at multiple flexes out of big TV platforms
Jerry Jones might not need to wear his sunglasses at night, on multiple upcoming evenings over the balance of the season. As noted by Eric Fisher of FrontOfficeSports.com, two or three big-platform Cowboys games could be in danger of being relegated for better teams. There’s a December 9 Monday night game against the Bengals and a December 22 Sunday nighter …
Read More »Penn State notes: Kobe King is the bedrock of linebacking corps
Penn State has had a lot of moving parts this season at linebacker, but the one constant has been Kobe King. A fourth-year junior from Detroit, King ranks third on the team with 48 tackles and has 5.5 tackles for loss and three sacks. He had seven tackles last week in the Nittany Lions’ 35-6 win over Washington. “Kobe is …
Read More »Monday Night Football: Dolphins keep hope alive, beat Rams 23-15
Monday night’s matchup between the Dolphins and Rams wasn’t particularly pretty from either side. But Miami was able to keep its dwindling playoff hopes alive with a 23-15 victory over the Rams. The Dolphins scored two touchdowns, each coming on their first drive of the half. Aside from that, Miami had trouble getting into scoring position, with Jason Sanders hitting …
Read More »Penn State’s Nick Singleton battling through ‘short-term’ injury
Former Gov. Mifflin star running back Nick Singleton has a “short-term” injury, Penn State football coach James Franklin said Monday. Singleton missed the final 1.5 quarters of the Nittany Lions’ 35-6 victory over Washington Saturday night at Beaver Stadium. “(It’s) short term,” Franklin said. “You guys will have a better idea come practice (Wednesday).” A source close to the team …
Read More »Warner lauds 49ers’ grit in ‘character’ win over Bucs
Warner lauds 49ers’ grit in ‘character’ win over Bucs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers certainly didn’t make it easy, but San Francisco dug deep when it needed to, pulling out a last-second 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Following the game, linebacker Fred Warner praised the 49ers’ ability to deliver a victory after …
Read More »Gerry Faust, former Notre Dame football coach, dies at 89
SOUTH BEND — Gerry Faust, Notre Dame football coach for five seasons in the early 1980s, died Monday. He was 89. “It is with tremendous sorrow that we announce the passing of Gerry Faust,” his family said in a statement, “loving husband, father, grandfather and coach who dedicated his life to his family, his faith and the teams and players he …
Read More »Dolphins score on opening drive and sputtering Rams offense can never catch them
The Dolphins’ Malik Washington dives past Rams safety Kamren Kinchens for a touchdown on the opening drive. Miami never relinquished the lead. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Too many wasted opportunities. Too many missed blocks at the line of scrimmage and tackles in the open field. The momentum–turning plays that the Rams executed during their three-game winning streak were …
Read More »Dolphins hold off Rams 23-15 to snap their 3-game skid
Tyreek Hill caught a short touchdown pass from Tua Tagovailoa in the third quarter, and the Miami Dolphins snapped their three-game losing streak with a gritty 23-15 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. Rookie receiver Malik Washington rushed for his first NFL touchdown on the opening possession of a much-needed turnaround game for the beleaguered Dolphins (3-6), …
Read More »Football, basketball star out of Missouri commits to CSU football team
Hickman (Missouri) High School tight end Brock Camp (11) stiff arms a defender in a game this season. Camp has committed to Colorado State. A big, athletic tight end has committed to the Colorado State football team. Brock Camp announced his plan to join the Rams on X Monday afternoon. Camp is a 6-foot-6 tight end from Hickman High School …
Read More »NFL Power Rankings After Week 10: How did the Giants sink to the bottom?
Brian Daboll’s Giants have lost five games in a row. (Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images) One trick play sums up the 2024 New York Giants. On a third-and-1 against the Carolina Panthers, they called a flea flicker and it was a perfect play call. Wan’Dale Robinson was open by about 10 yards. Malik Nabers was wide open …
Read More »What Oregon football’s Dan Lanning said about Ducks’ matchup vs. Wisconsin
The No. 1 Oregon football team will look to continue its undefeated run in its final road trip of the regular season against Wisconsin on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium. The game is set to kick off at 4:30 p.m. PT. Here are some highlights from Oregon coach Dan Lanning’s weekly press conference Monday night. Dan Lanning on Wisconsin’s Luke …
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