Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch of the USA TODAY Network gives three instant takeaways from Michigan State football’s 38-16 loss at Illinois on Saturday in Champaign, Illinois at Memorial Stadium. 1. Another tough day for Michigan State football vs. Illinois. What’s left of this season is a different kind of hard. Thank goodness for that Iowa game. Otherwise, this …

Eagles snap counts: Jalen Carter has an Iron Man performance originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Jalen Carter didn’t leave the field. The Eagles’ defense played 66 snaps in their 26-18 win over the Commanders on Thursday night and Carter played every single one of them. That’s something Fletcher Cox never did in his incredible 12-year career with the Eagles. …

Let’s look at this thing strictly from what happened on the field. A novel idea, I know. Texas beat Arkansas 20-10 Saturday in Fayetteville, an uninspiring effort that continued to underscore the Longhorns’ slog to the top of the College Football Playoff rankings. Two weeks ago, in the same stadium against the same Arkansas team, Ole Miss humiliated the Hogs …

Nov 16, 2024, 06:11 PM ET VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Chicago Blackhawks placed defenseman Seth Jones on injured reserve on Saturday because of a right foot injury. Jones, 30, played in each of Chicago’s first 17 games, averaging more than 25 1/2 minutes of ice time. He has two goals and eight assists. “That’s a lot of minutes to …

The NFL hit Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey hard for two violations of the league’s player safety rules. Humphrey was fined $22,511 for illegal use of the helmet in the third quarter last Thursday against the Bengals, and fined $11,255 for facemasking in the fourth quarter. The facemask was called, but the use of the helmet was not. The league’s disciplinary …

Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) hands the ball to running back Nate Carter (5) during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images Michigan State football went on the road to Illinois on Saturday afternoon, dropping a game to the Illini, 38-16. The game …

The 49ers have added three players to their defense ahead of Sunday’s game against the Seahawks. Defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos has been activated from injured reserve while safety Tashaun Gipson and cornerback Nick McCloud have been elevated from the practice squad on a temporary basis. The 49ers also signed punter Pat O’Donnell to the active roster from the practice squad. …

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas football head coach Sam Pittman promised changes and better play in the secondary in the two weeks since the Hogs suffered a 63-31 drubbing at the hands of Ole Miss. Even in a 20-10 defeat Saturday, the Razorbacks (5-5, 3-4 SEC) delivered on that pledge against Texas. The Longhorns entered Saturday averaging 38.9 points, 466.2 yards and …

The Texans will play without edge rusher Will Anderson again this week. Anderson has been ruled out of Monday night’s game against the Cowboys with the ankle injury he suffered against the Jets in Week Nine. Anderson did not practice at all this week. While Anderson is still out, the Texans are set to get wide receiver Nico Collins back. …

Colorado football super fan Peggy Coppom received a touching tribute from Buffaloes fans on her birthday weekend. First, No. 17 Colorado had a big win over Utah on Saturday. The 49–24 victory moves the Buffaloes closer to a spot in the Big 12 championship game and possible bid in the College Football Playoff. During the game, Miss Peggy received an …

The Raiders are set to have tight end Michael Mayer back in the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins. Mayer was activated from the non-football illness list on Saturday. Mayer has been out since Week Three for personal reasons and he was a full participant in practice all this week. Mayer had four catches for 21 yards in the …

The North Carolina Tar Heels football team host the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Saturday (8 p.m., ACC Network) at Kenan Stadium in Week 12 of the college football season. Following blowout wins at Virginia and Florida State, the Tar Heels (5-4, 2-3 ACC) can become bowl eligible with a win against the Demon Deacons (4-5, 2-3) this weekend. Coming off an idle week, UNC will try to …

49ers activate Gross-Matos from IR, elevate punter for Seahawks game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers made several roster moves ahead of their pivotal Week 11 NFC West showdown against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos was activated off the injured reserve list and is expected to play Sunday after missing the last five …

Screenshot: Fox Sports Opposing players often clash at the end of a game or just after it’s ended when emotions and adrenaline are running high. But sometimes, things get heated during pregame when both teams are on the field warming up, like before Saturday’s Nebraska-USC game. The Cornhuskers were on the road in Los Angeles on Saturday, and, as is …

The Seahawks made a number of roster moves ahead of Sunday’s game against the 49ers. The team announced that they have signed wide receiver Cody White and tight end Tyler Mabry to the active roster. Both players were previously on the practice squad. White caught two passes for 44 yards and blocked a punt in Week Nine. Mabry has played …