Indiana football dominated Michigan in the first half of their game on Saturday, jumping out to a 17-3 halftime lead. But the 10th-ranked Hoosiers lost a key member of their defense just before halftime due to a controversial targeting call. In the winding minutes of the second quarter, Indiana defensive back Jamier Johnson was ejected from the game for targeting, …

49ers activate CMC off IR, elevate Gipson to face Buccaneers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers got some positive reinforcements ahead of their Week 10 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Christian McCaffrey officially was activated off injured reserve after missing San Francisco’s first eight games of the 2024 NFL season with bilateral Achilles tendinitis, and he …

Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images Clemson football’s struggles continued in the first half against Virginia Tech, as they headed into the locker room down 7-0. Cade Klubnik appeared off rhythm, managing just 8 completions on 19 attempts for 81 yards and an interception. Despite outgaining Virginia Tech in total yards, Clemson couldn’t put points on the board, with dropped passes and penalties …

San Francisco 49ers defenisve end Nick Bosa was fined for violating league policy against wearing clothing with personal or political statements during game activity. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) The NFL issued an $11,255 fine to San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa for sporting a MAGA hat on the field following Week 8’s 30-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys. …

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Clemson football’s field-goal kicking woes continued on Saturday vs. Virginia Tech. Freshman kicker Nolan Hauer attempted a 46-yard field goal, and the Hokies blocked it up the middle. The deflected ball landed in defensive back Quentin Reddish’s hands, and he returned it for 77 yards to give the Hokies the first lead of the game. Now, No. 17 Clemson …

Ben VanSumeren clears concussion protocol, will play vs. Cowboys originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia DALLAS — Eagles linebacker/fullback Ben VanSumeren has cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and will play on Sunday against the Cowboys. VanSumeren was initially listed as questionable on Friday afternoon but was upgraded on Saturday as the Eagles got set to travel to North Texas for …

The Long Island Sharks beat Sacred Heart on Saturday, 28-7. The Sharks had one play that will likely be seen on shows across the nation. It certainly will go viral. The old tush push on fourth-and-one was meant to gain a first down with seconds left in the third quarter. However, quarterback Ethan Greenwood, with a little help from his …

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 3: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on during the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 3, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is likely done for the season. Prescott is planning to undergo season-ending surgery to repair his partially-torn hamstring, …

Ohio State walloped Purdue on Saturday. In typical fashion, the Buckeyes — their marching band — had its mind on another Big Ten school. Yes, Michigan. At halftime the Buckeyes band went into a bear formation. And then, it added some stench to the rivalry that will pick up again later this month. There was Michigan logo placed perfectly in …

In Roob’s Eagles Observations: How can Jalen Hurts throw touchdowns without looking? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Butterfly Effect in the Eagles-Jaguars game, a Jalen Hurts achievement that hadn’t been done by an Eagles QB since Randall Cunningham and Josh Sweat’s future. That’s a mere smattering of what’s on tap in today’s Roob’s 10 Random Eagles Observations! 1. …

Georgia Tech wrecked Miami’s dreams of an undefeated season. The Yellow Jackets downed the Hurricanes on Saturday in ACC play, 28-23. After Georgia Tech punted to Miami late, the Yellow Jackets created a strip sack of Heisman Trophy candidate Cam Ward to ice the victory. Haynes King rush for 93 yards and a score and Jamal Haynes had 83 rushing …

Eagles notebook: “COOOOOOOPPPPPP!!!!” originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The first time he heard it, Cooper DeJean was pretty confused. He was still just a sophomore at Iowa when the fans in Iowa City began a chant that followed him the rest of his college career: “COOOOOOOPPPPPP!!!!” “The first time they did it in college, I thought they were booing …

Michigan State’s Jordan Hall and the linebackers prepare for a drill during the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Michigan State football has extended a scholarship to one of the top linebacker prospects in the 2026 class. Four-star linebacker Taven Epps of Tustin, Calif. has received a scholarship offer from the Spartans. Rivals …

Whenever the NFL plays a game in another country, the NFL dangles a carrot or two regarding future games in that country. For the NFL’s fourth game in Germany, Commissioner Roger Goodell dropped a nugget about a possible future contest in the capital city of Berlin. “I usually tell people, ‘Don’t believe rumors,'” Goodell said at an event prior to …

Former Wisconsin Badgers and current Indiana Hoosiers offensive lineman Drew Evans will miss the remainder of the 2024 season after suffering an Achilles injury, according to a release from the program. Evans suffered the injury in practice this week leading up to Indiana’s matchup against Michigan. He had played an integral role in Indiana’s 9-0 start to the season, starting …