Former Broncos receiver Mike Haffner died in Las Vegas after a lengthy illness, Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette reports. Haffner was 82. He spent 1968-70 with the Broncos and finished his career with a season in Cincinnati. Haffner played 37 games with 16 starts, making 59 catches for 991 yards and seven touchdowns. He averaged 26.8 yards per catch, …

Nov 24, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; A Michigan State Spartans helmet sits on a bench during the second half game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Michigan State football has dipped into Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to offer a prospect in the 2026 recruiting class. Alexander Haskell has gotten an offer from the Spartans. A …

Jets receiver Davante Adams has six catches for 54 yards, but his sixth might be his last for tonight. Adams caught a pass from Aaron Rodgers on fourth-and-1, beating rookie Kamari Lassiter for 17-yard gain before Eric Murray cut Adams’ legs out from under him. Adams appeared to land on his shoulder and his head. The independent neurologist called for …

Penn State hasn’t gotten much production from its punt and kickoff returns this season, which has contributed to its poor field position. The Nittany Lions rank 121st out of 133 FBS teams in punt returns with a meager 3.7 average under first-year special teams coordinator Justin Lustig. Penn State has started 55 of its 75 possessions from its 30-yard line …

On Halloween night, it was fitting that the Jets’ matchup with the Texans would be a horror show. Penalties, injuries and poor tackling were a constant theme as the Jets once again found themselves in a battle that went down to the wire in the fourth quarter. However, the Jets were ultimately able to come out on top, giving interim …

Michigan State mascot Sparty cheers before the football game against Central Michigan on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. A 4-star athlete has received an offer from Michigan State football. Jackson Samuels Ford received the offer from the Spartans. Ranking as the No. 218 overall player and the No. 20 edge in the 2026 recruiting class, …

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was injured with 27 seconds left in the first half. Stroud landed awkwardly while trying to avoid Solomon Thomas, who was on the ground. Thomas was credited with a sack but appeared to leg whip Stroud, which would have been a 15-yard penalty. Stroud returned for a kneel down to end the half. The Texans lead …

BYU quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Ty Detmer runs against the University of Utah during his playing days. | Tom Smart, Deseret News When it comes to tossing touchdowns against Utah, no BYU quarterback has thrown more than former Heisman Trophy winner Ty Detmer. During four rivalry clashes between 1988 and 1991, Detmer dissected the Utah secondary for a combined …

Aaron Rodgers had the fewest passing yards of his career in any first half, with only 32. He has 79 and a touchdown now. The Jets opened the second half with a 11-play, 70-yard drive. Texans safety Jalen Pitre tried to undercut the pass from the Jets quarterback, and Garrett Wilson made a one-handed catch for a 21-yard touchdown. In …

Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State finds itself in a must-win situation. Each week is now effectively a playoff game if the Buckeyes want to control their own destiny. The next test … undefeated Penn State. The Ohio State football creative team has released its newest edition of game trailers featuring defensive line coach Larry Johnson. It’s very reminiscent of Urban …

Garrett Wilson of the New York Jets had a phenomenal touchdown catch against the Texans. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Garrett Wilson’s touchdown grab was so unbelievable, officials didn’t even call it right in real time. They ruled the New York Jets receiver out of bounds, and it’s hard to blame them. It seemed impossible that Wilson could have stayed …

MADISON – The twists and turns continue for the Wisconsin football program on the recruiting trail. Brenden Anes, a 6-foot-3, 225-pound outside linebacker from Page High School in Franklin, Tennessee, announced his commitment to Tennessee on Thursday evening, decommitting for the Badgers’ 2025 class. Anes committed to UW in January, bypassing offers from closer-to-home programs like Vanderbilt and Tennessee. He …

Texans edge rusher Will Anderson limped off with assistance in the first quarter of Thursday night’s game. Anderson’s left ankle got caught underneath teammate Neville Hewitt while both were chasing Jets running back Breece Hall with 7:18 remaining in the first quarter. Anderson has 7.5 sacks in eight games this season after making seven in 15 games as a rookie …

Michigan State’s Derrick Harmon celebrates after a tackle for a loss against Akron during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. 220910 Msu Akron Fb 224a Michigan State football lost a big-time player to the NCAA transfer portal this past offseason when Derrick Harmon made the move to transfer to the Oregon Ducks. …

Jets rookie receiver Malachi Corley ran for what was ruled a 19-yard touchdown. Corley, though, dropped the ball in celebration before he crossed the plane. After a replay review, the ball went out of the back of the end zone after he dropped it short of the goal line. It was a touchback that gave the ball back to the …