Getty Images A fourth-quarter fumble was the turning point for No. 7 Georgia in a 44-42 battle with rival Georgia Tech that spanned eight overtimes (the second-most in college football history) and was a 17-0 game in favor of the Yellow Jackets at halftime. It’s a significant program win for the Bulldogs, who were previously 1-10 under Kirby Smart when …

Lynch shares positive takeaways from subpar 49ers 2024 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area 49ers president of football operations John Lynch has derived positives from San Francisco’s frustrating 2024 NFL season. The executive discussed some bright spots in spite of San Francisco’s 5-6 record on the latest episode of “49ers Game Plan” with NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt …

No. 6 Georgia and Georgia Tech’s Friday night football game kicked off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday night. After 60 minutes of regulation — roughly four-and-a-half hours of real time — and an astounding eight overtimes, the Bulldogs and Yellow Jackets finally determined the winner of Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate at around midnight for viewers on the East Coast. REQUIRED …

The 49ers are set to have quarterback Brock Purdy back in the lineup this weekend. Purdy missed last Sunday’s loss to the Packers with a right shoulder injury, but he was a full participant in practice on Friday. While the 49ers listed Purdy as questionable on their final injury report, head coach Kyle Shanahan said that the team expects him …

Getty Images Following a chaotic week of college football, Tennessee is now in great position to reach the College Football Playoff, but it needs a win this weekend. No team would relish the opportunity to spoil the Volunteers’ season more than Vanderbilt, which has already beaten Alabama in Nashville this year. Coming off its tough loss in Athens, Tennessee had …

The Raiders are back within one score late in the third quarter of Friday’s road game against the Chiefs. Quarterback Aidan O’Connell floated a pass to tight end Brock Bowers for a 33-yard score with 1:40 to play in the third quarter. Daniel Carlson’s extra point cut the Chiefs’ lead to 16-10. The Raiders took over on the Chiefs’ 26-yard-line …

Running back Nate Frazier scored in the eighth overtime to give No. 7 Georgia a 44-42 home win over Georgia Tech. The Bulldogs scored 14 points in the final four minutes of regulation to force an overtime section that felt like it would never end. The eight overtimes are the second-most in FBS history after Illinois’ nine-overtime victory over Penn …

It took the Raiders nearly 45 minutes to find the end zone on Friday afternoon, but it didn’t take nearly as long for them to take a second trip. After cutting the Chiefs’ lead to 16-10 with a Brock Bowers touchdown with 100 seconds left in the third quarter, the Raiders forced a quick three-and-out to get the ball back. …

Getty Images After being picked to finish last in the preseason Big 12 media poll, Arizona State might be just one win away from reaching the conference championship game. That win will have to come against rival Arizona in the Territorial Cup. The Sun Devils have been one of the biggest surprises in college football this season, and they enter …

The Buccaneers placed safety Jordan Whitehead on injured reserve Friday, the team announced. Whitehead tore a pectoral muscle during Sunday’s win over the Giants, but the Bucs are hoping he can return this season. He will miss at least the next four games. Mike Edwards replaced Whitehead in the lineup. Whitehead has 76 tackles this season, one behind team-leader Lavonte …

Nov. 29—Journal staffer James Yodice breaks down everything you need to know about the week in Albuquerque prep sports — the story lines, the players to watch and the games you don’t want to miss.Watch Hear Subscribe to the Albuquerque Journal Podcast Network on Spotify — Apple Podcasts — Soundcloud Read Prep picks: Yodice, Diehl make state football championship game …

The Eagles added linebacker Ben VanSumeren to the injury report Friday. He was listed as limited with a knee injury but ruled out. VanSumeren, it turns out, will miss the rest of the season, too. Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports VanSumeren’s injury at Friday’s practice is season-ending. VanSumeren is listed at linebacker, but he has not played any …

Getty Images Heading into the final week of the regular season, Miami needs a win over Syracuse to lock itself into the ACC Championship Game. The Orange will be trying to spring the upset and spoil the Hurricanes’ party. Miami recovered from its slip-up against Georgia Tech by walloping Wake Forest last week, 42-14. Cam Ward had another big game, …

The story of the 2024 Chiefs season has been one of close escapes and Black Friday’s chapter might be the most improbable one yet. The Raiders forced a punt down 19-17 with two minutes left to play and drove from their 8-yard-line to the Chiefs’ 32-yard line as the seconds ticked off the clock. Quarterback Aidan O’Connell spiked the ball …

Nov. 29—BEMIDJI — The Bemidji State football program has yet to lose a game in the opening round of the Division II Super Region 4 Tournament. Despite a sparkling 4-0 record in the first weekend of the postseason, the Beavers have yet to win a second-round matchup and advance to the tournament quarterfinals. This Saturday, BSU has a shot to …