Week 10 of the NFL season is almost in the books, and the playoff picture is taking shape. The Kansas City Chiefs blocked a field goal as time expired to beat the Denver Broncos on Sunday afternoon and remain undefeated on the year at 9-0. They hold a commanding lead in the AFC West and are on pace to earn …
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Penn State bucks history, bounces back after tough loss
They’ve had lackluster performances the week after losses to Ohio State and Michigan and stumbles against lesser teams. The Penn State Nittany Lions vowed there was not going to be a hangover Saturday night and there wasn’t. One week after falling to the Buckeyes, Penn State dominated Washington from the start in a 35-6 thumping in the annual White Out …
Read More »Cardinals leave Jets searching for answers with Colts, bye week on deck
Sunday’s 31-6 loss at the Arizona Cardinals sent the Jets back to the drawing board. After last Thursday’s 21-13 win over the AFC South-leading Houston Texans, New York’s 25-point result was the team’s largest 2024 margin of defeat. “It’s a lot of emotions, for sure,” said Aaron Rodgers, who completed 22 of 35 passes for 151 yards and fumbled. “I thought — after a …
Read More »Social post by BYU cheer coach alleges she was knocked out by water bottle at Rice-Eccles Stadium
Fans in the student section hold up a BYU banner during a football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News BYU cheerleading coach Jocelyn Allan alleges that she was knocked out by a water bottle thrown from the stands at the conclusion of the Cougars’ 22-21 win over Utah …
Read More »The bonus benefit of blowing out the Cowboys with a Thursday game looming
The bonus benefit of blowing out the Cowboys with a Thursday game looming originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The first three quarters were a heck of a lot of fun for the Eagles’ starters. They shook off a shaky start to build a big lead over the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. The last quarter was even more fun. Because …
Read More »Texas A&M stays pat in newest Football Power Index rankings
Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive back BJ Mayes (20) catches a pass for an interception in the third quarter against the LSU Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images. Texas A&M (7-2, 5-1 SEC) will enter Week 12 with everything on the line regarding the SEC Championship and a potential berth in …
Read More »What does Cowboys’ collapse mean for Mike McCarthy? Jerry Jones’ admission of regret sheds light on answer
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jerry Jones couldn’t hide his frustration. The Dallas Cowboys’ fourth straight loss and fifth straight home loss was “not fun” and “isn’t pretty,” he said. “There’s no joy here without winning games,” Jones said after the Cowboys’ 34-6 blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. “And I’m very regretful to our fans. Very.” Jones’ regret will influence how …
Read More »Vote for the Varsity 845 football players of the week for Nov. 6-9
The Varsity 845 football players of the week polls are online for Nov. 6-9. There will be voting in the large- and small-school divisions. Information was utilized on reports to Varsity 845. Coaches are encouraged to provide their game reports in order for athletes to be chosen; they may also nominate one player from their team by Sunday afternoon. This …
Read More »Week 10 instant takeaways: Steelers have swagger, Eagles & Cardinals on the rise | Inside Coverage
This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Inside Coverage Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab join forces to give their instant reactions and takeaways from every game of the Week 10 Sunday slate. The duo kick things off by reacting to the highlight games from the weekend, including a gritty Detroit Lions W in Houston, Russell Wilson …
Read More »Jared Goff does the unthinkable, plus 10 more incredible stats from Week 10
The tenth week of the NFL is nearly in the books, with just one game left to play. Several players had incredible performances, along with surprising results from multiple teams. Arguably the most surprising performance came from Jared Goff, who managed to get the win for the Lions despite throwing five interceptions against the Texans on Sunday night. It was …
Read More »How to buy Wisconsin Badgers vs. Oregon Ducks football tickets
Oct 5, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell talks to players during the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-883143 ORIG FILE ID: 20241005_jah_sh5_012.JPG The Wisconsin Badgers and Oregon Ducks are set for a college football Week 12 collision course in Madison this coming Saturday, …
Read More »2024 NFL odds Week 11: Lines, spreads for all 14 games
Week 11 of the NFL season is on the horizon. Let’s check out the lines for each NFL game at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Nov. 10. (All times ET) 2024 NFL Week 11 Odds THURSDAY, NOV. 14 COMMANDERS @ EAGLES (8:15 p.m., Prime Video) Point spread: Eagles -3 (Eagles favored to win by more than 3 points, otherwise Commanders cover)Moneyline: …
Read More »Week 10 Care/Don’t Care: Texans offense needs Nico Collins back, but is he a fix-all?
5 things I care about Detroit reminds us contending isn’t always pretty In some ways, the 2024 Lions have been a bit of a different journey than the group most fans, especially fantasy football players, came to know in the early days of Dan Campbell’s run as head coach. For much of the previous two seasons, the Lions were a …
Read More »The Jets’ season is effectively over, so what’s left for Aaron Rodgers’ legacy?
There is no shortage of ways we could approach what has happened to Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets. We could take the micro viewpoint, and tell you the litany of failures that led to Sunday’s 31-6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, arguably the ugliest defeat of Rodgers’ era with the Jets. Or we could go the macro route, …
Read More »Penn State report card vs. Washington
Grading Penn State on its 35-6 win over Washington Saturday night at Beaver Stadium: Quarterbacks A: Drew Allar threw some pretty passes and avoided sacks without a turnover. Beau Pribula made an impact in a limited role. Running backs A: Kaytron Allen, Nick Singleton and freshman Corey Smith combined for 260 yards from scrimmage. Receivers B: Tyler Warren and Harrison …
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