With the NFL season reaching its midpoint, several teams are already looking ahead to the offseason to address their biggest needs. Considering the importance and impact of the quarterback position on game outcomes, executives and coaches are already pondering the possibilities available following the NFL and college seasons. Looking ahead to the 2025 quarterback class, it could be hard for …
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Will ESPN’s College Gameday head to LSU in week 11?
Hosts Lee Corso, at left, and Kirk Herbstreit talk during the ESPN College GameDay show on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, on the Hesburgh Library lawn on the University of Notre Dame campus in South Bend. The show was to highlight the Notre Dame-Ohio State game. LSU is off week 10, but the Tigers’ have their biggest game of the year …
Read More »NFL injury tracker Week 9: Lamar Jackson misses practice again, Micah Parsons likely out, Patriots ‘hopeful’ about Drake Maye
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson missed practice for a second straight day on Thursday. His absence on Wednesday was labeled a rest day by head coach John Harbaugh, but he later appeared on the team’s injury report with a back and neck issue. Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken said on Thursday, “It is what it is,” regarding Jackson’s absence. The …
Read More »No trick, just treat: Buchholz puts up defensive masterclass in Halloween upset of Cardinal Newman
GAINESVILLE – Buchholz knew what to expect on fourth down. Cardinal Newman QB Jyron Hughley relied on the same formula all night, scramble and hope his speed causes fits for the Bobcat defense. With the game on the line, Hughley scrambled out of the pocket. He forgot about Nic Clayton. The Wisconsin commit lived up to the adage of “big …
Read More »C.J. Stroud: We got embarrassed on Thursday night
Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has experienced a fair amount of success since entering the league as the second overall pick in 2023, but his games against the Jets have not been on that list. Stroud was injured in a loss to the team as a rookie and he got pounded again in a 21-13 loss on Thursday night. Stroud was …
Read More »Edward Waters meets Lane in college football: What you need to know
Who: Edward Waters University (1-7) at Lane College (3-5) When: 3 p.m. Saturday. Where: Lane Field, Jackson, Tenn. The skinny: The Tigers travel to Tennessee for their penultimate game of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference college football season. … After Saturday’s game, only the Nov. 9 homecoming against Allen remains for Edward Waters. … A 260-yard passing performance from quarterback …
Read More »Puka Nacua knee injury not believed to be serious
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua left practice on Thursday with a knee injury, but it doesn’t look like the team is looking at another absence for one of their top players. According to multiple reports, Nacua avoided a major injury. Nacua hurt the same knee this summer and went on injured reserve after aggravating the injury during the first game …
Read More »What Ohio State football can learn from USC dropping 30 on Penn State
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day applauds his defense during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Ohio State won 21-17. There has only been one Big Ten team to really find success against a strong Penn State Nittany Lions defense, and that’s the …
Read More »Isaiah Rodgers savoring every moment since return to NFL
Isaiah Rodgers savoring every moment since return to NFL originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Isaiah Rodgers will sometimes pick up his phone to see a photo memory pop up on his screen from a year ago. It’s a memory of him sitting on his couch in Tampa or working out on an empty football field. So he constantly has …
Read More »Texas football: One thing Longhorns must do to win each of 4 remaining games
Even with four games remaining, it’s impossible to summarize all of the different postseason permutations that remain in play for Texas football. But this is clear: If the Longhorns win out, they’ll be in the College Football Playoff for the second consecutive year, and they could end up on a flight to Atlanta to play for an SEC title and …
Read More »NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, top November game for each team
The second calendar month of the 2024-25 NHL season is here. But which games are the most tantalizing in the next 30 days? For this edition of the Power Rankings, we’ve identified the game (or games) of the month for all 32 teams, whether it’s a rivalry matchup, a reunion with an old teammate or a key early season clash …
Read More »Will Levis limited in practice again, Calvin Ridley back to full participation
Titans head coach Brian Callahan said that the team will make a decision on the status of quarterback Will Levis after the practice week and the first two days have played out the same way for the signal caller. Levis was a limited participant in practice on Thursday, which makes it six straight limited practices dating back to Week Seven. …
Read More »Tony White out to beat his alma mater: UCLA vs. Nebraska five things to watch
Nebraska defensive coordinator Tony White walks on the field before a game against Norther Iowa on Sept. 14. White was a candidate for the UCLA head coaching job before DeShaun Foster was hired. (Rebecca S. Gratz / Associated Press) Tony White could have easily been coaching from UCLA’s sideline on Saturday instead of standing across the field. Nebraska’s defensive coordinator …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes pops up on practice report with ankle injury
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is on the injury report for the first time this season. He has an ankle injury but got a full practice Thursday. The Chiefs play the Bucs on Monday Night Football. Running back Kareem Hunt (quad) had a limited practice as did defensive end Mike Danna (pectoral). Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring), cornerback Nazeeh Johnson (concussion) …
Read More »What uniform are the Oklahoma Sooners wearing Saturday?
Oct 15, 2022; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Jovantae Barnes (2) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The Oklahoma Sooners will have a different look when they take the field on Saturday. OU will be breaking out the alternate “Unity” anthracite uniforms against the …
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