Oct 5, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Caleb Hood (4) with the ball as Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Kyle Louis (9) defends in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images The North Carolina Tar Heels have a thing for developing star running backs. Some might even call UNC “Running …

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has worked hard to fully overcome the Achilles injury that ended his 2023 season prematurely. He’s now dealing with a different injury. Actually, two of them. Cousins was listed by the Falcons as limited in practice on Wednesday with a right shoulder and right elbow injury. (The Falcons conducted a walk-through, not a full practice.) His …

Nov. 13—PULLMAN — Washington State football’s class of 2025 is coming together. The Cougars’ latest commitment comes from cornerback Gaylon McNeal Jr., who shared his decision on Wednesday afternoon, becoming the 22nd member of the Cougars’ class of 2025. McNeal, a native of Fort Worth, Texas, is WSU’s sixth commit in November . McNeal, who took his visit to WSU …

If Tee Higgins (5) returns from injury this week and starts opposite Ja’Marr Chase (1), Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) will have his pick of star receiver options against the Chargers. (Sarah Stier / Getty Images) They call him the best receiver in the NFL. They say he’s always open. Whatever praise has been heaped upon Cincinnati’s Ja’Marr Chase, Chargers …

Nov. 13—PULLMAN — After completing a win over Utah State last weekend, maybe Washington State defenders figured they had seen all kinds of offenses: spread, run-and-shoot, pro-style, freshmen under center. In fact, all the quarterbacks WSU has faced this season fashion themselves as pocket passers: Texas Tech’s Behren Morton, Washington’s Will Rogers, San Jose State’s Emmett Brown, Boise State’s Maddux …

Coach Mike McDaniel isn’t worried about former Dolphins player DeShon Elliott questioning the Miami’s mental toughness. Steelers safety DeShon Elliott, appearing on the Punch Line Podcast, called the Dolphins “soft as fuck” in reference to a 56-20 loss to the Ravens late last season. The Dolphins would have won the AFC East by beating the Ravens but instead ended the …

Fossil Ridge’s quaterback Nick Kubat drops back to throw during a high school football game against Rock Canyon on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 at French Field in Fort Collins, Colo. As if Colorado high school playoff football wasn’t entertaining enough already. Prepare for some offensive fireworks in the Class 5A second round when No. 2 Mountain Vista (10-0) faces No. …

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said before practice DK Metcalf would have a limited practice Wednesday, and the receiver said he didn’t know if he would return to game action this week. All signs are pointing to Metcalf coming back Sunday after missing two games with a sprained medial collateral ligament. The Seahawks’ practice report shows Metcalf exceeded Macdonald’s public estimation, …

Florida football freshman quarterback DJ Lagway remains listed as questionable to play Saturday when the Florida Gators host No. 22 LSU at The Swamp (3:30 p.m., ABC). Lagway was listed as questionable last week and took part in pregame warmups but did not play during UF’s 49-17 loss at No. 3 Texas. But there’s growing optimism that Lagway could make …

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw caution to the wind on Monday night, throwing himself in the path of linebacker Christian Rozeboom after an interception. Tagovailoa got lucky that he didn’t sustain his latest concussion. He was asked on Wednesday what he saw when he watched the tape on film. “I would say it didn’t feel as bad as what it …

GAINESVILLE — UF quarterback DJ Lagway is making strides to play when the Gators host LSU Saturday in what would be a rapid return from a left hamstring injury. Coach Billy Napier said Lagway practiced Wednesday, though his workload is modified to prevent a setback. The true freshman remains listed an questionable on the SEC’s availability report, a similar status …

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott underwent successful surgery in New York on Wednesday, Clarence Hill of alldlls.com reports. The surgery repaired a partial avulsion of Prescott’s hamstring tendon. The recovery timeline is three months, and thus, Prescott will finish the season on injured reserve. He was injured in the team’s Week 9 loss to the Falcons. Prescott, who finished second in …

Nov 11, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jordan Allen (6) tackles Florida Gators wide receiver Marcus Burke (88) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports The initial SEC availability report for Florida football’s matchup with the LSU Tigers was released on Wednesday night, and the list of injuries is lengthy for …

Bosa addresses viral Mayfield play from 49ers’ win over Bucs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — There’s one play from the 49ers’ 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that Nick Bosa would like to have back. The All-Pro’s inability to prevent Baker Mayfield from making a play on a game-saving fourth-down converstion by completing a …

AUSTIN, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 09: Head coach Billy Napier of the Florida Gators reacts in the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) During his midweek press conference on Wednesday evening, Florida football head coach Billy Napier addressed several key points ahead of …