. Auburn football is hosting one of the top defensive linemen from the 2025 class this weekend, which could ultimately close the deal. Joseph Mbatchou, a four-star defensive lineman from Loganville, Georgia, is set to visit the Plains for Auburn’s game with Vanderbilt on Saturday, marking the third time he has taken in an Auburn game this season. This visit …

Eagles injury update: A couple starters miss full week of practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Tight end Dallas Goedert and cornerback Darius Slay were not at Eagles practice on Friday and have now missed the entire week. That makes it very unlikely either will play against the Jaguars on Sunday afternoon. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith was also not …

Alexander Hicks-Imagn Images Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt has updated his projected College Football Playoff rankings entering the month of November. The broadcaster and former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback unveiled his new projected 12-team playoff ahead of Week 10 games on his daily podcast, The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast. Klatt ranks the Oregon Ducks as his No. 1 …

Terry McLaurin accounting for eight catches and 39 yards through the first two games of the season made it look as if the Washington Commanders were not using their highest-paid player enough. Now, nearly halfway through quarterback Jayden Daniels’ rookie year, McLaurin ranks fourth in the NFL with 579 yards receiving and is on pace for the most productive season …

Fantasy football sit-and-start advice should always be relative and league-dependent. Many starts and sits are obvious too, so we will instead focus on fringe options in this column, the ones that take real thought. Good luck with your Week 9 lineups! Dallas Cowboys @ Atlanta Falcons Start: Dak Prescott The Cowboys can’t run, and Prescott gets a fast-paced matchup indoors …

CHESTNUT HILL, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 17: Head coach Jordan Stevens of the Maine Black Bears looks on during the second half against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on September 17, 2022 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Oklahoma is set to have a reprieve from the grueling SEC schedule it’s been immersed in for the …

Week 9 Byes: PIT, SF Hello, and welcome to my Week 9 Expected Points article. For those who may be new here and are curious about expected points, you should know that expected points come from the previous week’s games and are not projections. Expected points (EP) apply point values to players’ opportunities based on a number of factors such …

C.J. Stroud couldn’t believe it. Neither could his Houston Texans teammates. They were frustrated after a 21-13 loss to the New York Jets on Thursday night when they couldn’t get much going against a team that was seeing its season spiral after losing five straight games. “It’s embarrassing to come out here in a prime-time game and get embarrassed like …

Florida State football is set to face North Carolina in its final ACC game of the season. FSU is coming off a 36-14 loss to Miami and the team is looking to avoid a fifth straight loss. North Carolina broke a four-game losing streak in its last game, beating Virginia 41-14 to improve to 4-4 this season. North Carolina head …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 1, 2024, 11:58 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. New York Islanders star Mathew Barzal has left the team’s road trip due to an upper-body injury. The team announced that Barzal, 27, has returned to Long Island to see team physicians and that a timeframe for his recovery will be announced after that evaluation. …

The Yahoo team presents their most steadfast Week 9 fantasy football predictions. Don’t give up on Aaron Jones just yet Week 8 was underwhelming for Aaron Jones in his least efficient performance of the season. Jones had 19 attempts for just 58 yards and two receptions for 37 yards. Despite the lack of production, Jones’ continued volume was highly encouraging. …

. No. 7 Tennessee (6-1, 3-1 SEC) and Kentucky (3-5, 1-5 SEC) will play for the 120th time on Saturday. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll. Kickoff between the Vols and Wildcats is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. EDT at Neyland Stadium. The contest will be televised by SEC Network. The Vols will wear dark mode uniforms against Kentucky. “Another rivalry …

Best spot of the week: Brian Robinson Jr. Robinson Jr. has been great for fantasy managers this season. He’s scored 10+ fantasy points in six of seven games this year and has even played through injuries in multiple games. He’s proven to be someone you can rely on, and his role has been great this year. Robinson is averaging over …

Oct 19, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) along with teammates and head coach Brian Kelly sing the LSU alma mater after a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. LSU won 34-10. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images The Georgia Bulldogs are the highest ranked team in the SEC, according to the …

The following is an excerpt from the latest edition of Yahoo’s fantasy football newsletter, Get to the Points! If you like what you see, you can subscribe for free here. Start-sit questions can be anxious for even the best fantasy managers. Here’s a traffic-light report to help get you ready for Week 9. ✅ Green Light WR Josh Downs at …