The sequel is rarely as good as the original, so forgive Tennessee football if it didn’t have as many fireworks in this field-storming, goalpost-toppling, cigar-smoking win over Alabama. The Vols (6-1, 3-1 SEC) turned back the Tide (5-2, 2-2) for 24-17 victory Saturday. A familiar tune of “Dixieland Delight” echoed through Neyland Stadium, but it barely had time to taunt …
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Jets receivers Garrett Wilson, Mike Williams drawing trade interest: report
With the Jets acquiring star wide receiver Davante Adams, teams have reportedly reached out about potential trades for Garrett Wilson and Mike Williams. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets have heard from teams about acquiring Wilson but are not planning to trade their first-round draft choice. The same can’t be said about Williams, who the Jets are listening to …
Read More »Brian Kelly due $500,000 bonus after LSU becomes bowl-eligible with defeat of Arkansas
LSU coach Brian Kelly looks on during the second quarter against South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium. LSU football coach Brian Kelly’s basic annual compensation from the school doesn’t quite reach $10 million. But for the third time in as many seasons at the school, he has bridged that gap by qualifying for the $500,000 bonus he receives if the Tigers …
Read More »Steelers announce Donald Trump will attend Sunday night’s game vs. Jets
On Sunday night, the Steelers will host the Jets. On Saturday afternoon, team spokesman Burt Lauten announced that a current, and possibly future, president will attend the game. Lauten said Donald Trump will be the “guest of an individual suite holder,” and that the team is “working with the Secret Service and local authorities to ensure the safety and security …
Read More »Deion Sanders laughs last after Barack Obama’s jab about Colorado having ‘a couple good players’
TUCSON, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 19: Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes watches from the sidelines during the second half of the NCAAF game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776155567 ORIG FILE ID: 2179648541 The Colorado Buffaloes are a good football team that’s …
Read More »49ers star Warner owns impressive tackle streak vs. Chiefs
49ers star Warner owns impressive tackle streak vs. Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers have lost four consecutive games to the Kansas City Chiefs, so they certainly will take any bragging rights they can ahead of their Week 7 matchup on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. As San Francisco seeks its first victory over Kansas City since …
Read More »Energized Gator Nation fuels Florida’s first half success vs Kentucky
Oct 19, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) gestures with Florida Gators offensive lineman Knijeah Harris (77) and Florida Gators offensive lineman Austin Barber (58) after a first down against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images In a game under the lights in …
Read More »Panthers activate CB Dane Jackson, sign DL T.J. Smith to active roster
Cornerback Dane Jackson is set to make his Panthers debut. Jackson was activated from injured reserve as part of a series of moves the Panthers announced on Saturday afternoon. Jackson, who signed with the team as a free agent, has been sidelined by a hamstring injury he suffered over the summer. The Panthers also signed defensive tackle T.J. Smith to …
Read More »5 takeaways from Alabama’s brutal 24-17 loss to rival Tennessee
Oct 19, 2024; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) scrambles against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second quarter at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images The Tennessee Volunteers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide, 24-17, on Saturday at Neyland Stadium to hand coach Kalen DeBoer’s team their second loss of the season. Alabama dropped to 5-2 …
Read More »Bengals activate CB DJ Ivey, elevate C Trey Hill
The Bengals will have cornerback DJ Ivey available for Sunday’s game against the Browns. Ivey was activated from the physically unable to perform list on Saturday. The 2023 seventh-round pick has been sidelined by a knee injury. Ivey had three tackles and a fumble recovery in eight appearances as a rookie. He was listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report …
Read More »Brazzell, Sampson lead No. 11 Tennessee to 24-17 victory over No. 7 Alabama in SEC clash
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chris Brazzell II made a diving 16-yard touchdown catch from Nico Iamaleava midway through the fourth quarter as No. 11 Tennessee beat No. 7 Alabama 24-17 on Saturday. Dylan Sampson rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns for the Volunteers (6-1, 3-1 Southeastern Conference). The victory keeps Tennessee in the hunt for a College Football Playoff …
Read More »NFL fines Bears’ Chris Williams $5,472 for hip-drop tackle on Trevor Lawrence
The new rule against the hip-drop tackle has resulted in a fine for Bears defensive lineman Chris Williams. The NFL fined Williams $5,472 for a hip-drop tackle in last week’s win over the Jaguars. On the play in question, Williams sacked Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence from behind and landed on his legs, which can lead to lower-body injuries that the …
Read More »Missed opportunities haunt Alabama in road loss to the Tennessee Volunteers
Oct 19, 2024; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) is sacked by Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Jakobe Thomas (9) during the first quarter at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images There will be no cigars in Tuscaloosa this year as the Alabama Crimson Tide fell to the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers 24-17 in Knoxville on …
Read More »Texans activate DL Denico Autry, elevate Desmond King, Troy Hairston
Defensive lineman Denico Autry will make his Texans debut on Sunday against the Packers. The Texans signed Autry in free agency, but he had to serve a six-game suspension for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy. Houston activated him back to the active roster Saturday. Autry made a career-high 11.5 sacks last season for the Titans. In his career, Autry …
Read More »Tennessee extends home win streak versus Alabama
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 19: Tennessee Volunteers fans tear down the goal post after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 24-17 at Nissan Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) No. 10 Tennessee (6-1, 3-1 SEC) defeated No. 7 Alabama (5-2, 2-2 SEC), 24-17, Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 8 of the 2024 college …
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