Oct 12, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown and September Craft during a tribute to former player Tylee Craft who died of Lung Cancer. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images After four straight weeks of suffering, the North Carolina Tar Heels are playing watchable football again. UNC has dominated its past two opponents, …
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Micah Parsons feels worse for players like Zack Martin than Mike McCarthy
The Cowboys are sinking. And pass rusher Micah Parsons, who returned after missing a month due to a high ankle sprain, has a sinking feeling. But Parsons feels worse for certain teammates than for head coach Mike McCarthy. “Mike can leave and go wherever he wants,” Parson told reporters after Sunday’s blowout home loss to the Eagles, via Jori Epstein …
Read More »BYU’s defense painted a masterpiece in second half against punchless Utes, leading to 22-21 win
BYU linebacker Isaiah Glasker (16) celebrates after a play during a game between the University of Utah Utes and the Brigham Young University Cougars held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News BYU’s 22-21 win over Utah in the rivalry game late Saturday night at Rice-Eccles Stadium will be remembered …
Read More »Jets’ ‘unacceptable’ loss at Cardinals puts playoff chances in doubt
GLENDALE, Ariz. — There was an audible reaction from Jets brass inside the State Farm Stadium press box when the Chiefs blocked the Broncos’ game-winning field goal attempt some 1,300 miles away. Hope renewed. New York had found something, 10 days prior, in its victory over the Texans — both on offense and defense. The Jets’ week of practice had been so crisp, the …
Read More »Connor Stalions resurfaces, coaching Bryce Underwood at Belleville
Photo: Isaiah Hole Last year, Connor Stalions was the main subject of college football. A year later, it just might be that he is again, just no one knew it yet. Nearly a year after resigning his post as an analyst for Michigan football, given the alleged sign-stealing scheme, Stalions resurfaced, first as the defensive coordinator for Detroit (Mich.) Mumford, …
Read More »John Metchie III, who missed his rookie season due to leukemia, scores first career TD
Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III catches a 15-yard touchdown pass in front of Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Houston Texans receiver John Metchie III returning to play football at all was a great story. Sunday night was just a neat bonus. Before Metchie’s rookie season in 2022, he was diagnosed with leukemia. Metchie said …
Read More »Alabama loses commitment from 2026 four-star cornerback
. The Alabama Crimson Tide lost a member of their 2026 recruiting class on Sunday night, as Dorian Barney announced that he would be decommitting from the program to re-open his recruitment. Barney had previously been a long-time member of Alabama’s 2026 class, as the talented prospect had been committed to the Crimson Tide since May of 2024. According to …
Read More »Week 10 Wrap: Fantasy football managers, it might be time to bench your Cowboys
Philadelphia Eagles @ Dallas Cowboys Dallas’ offense was abysmal and even worse than expected without Dak Prescott. Cooper Rush lost as many fumbles (2.0) as he got yards per attempt. It was the fewest passing yards in a game with at least 20 attempts since 2015. Rush finished with a completion percentage over expectation (-13.5) in the eighth percentile despite …
Read More »College Football Playoff projections: Will Ole Miss be in the 12-team bracket on Tuesday?
Will Ole Miss be in the playoff field when the second set of rankings are released on Tuesday night? The Rebels are 8-2 after beating Georgia 28-10 at home on Saturday. The win was a vindication of Lane Kiffin’s transfer portal efforts over the offseason as the Rebels were mauled in the trenches a season ago by the Bulldogs. Ole …
Read More »Fantasy Football Pulse Check: What happened to big-name WRs in Week 10?
Usually, my Pulse Check column is a happy place where we talk about ascending players or positive production, and whether or not we can trust it. This week’s article is a wee bit different. Receivers were flat-out ugly this week before the afternoon games. Perhaps Ja’Marr Chase sucked up all the fantasy points and left the remaining elite talent with …
Read More »FSU football fires offensive, defensive coordinators, wide receivers coach
Florida State football and head coach Mike Norvell fired offensive coordinator Alex Atkins, defensive coordinator Adam Fuller and wide receivers coach Ron Dugans on Sunday, a day after the Seminoles lost 52-3 to No. 8 Notre Dame. Linebackers coach Randy Shannon will take over the defensive coordinator role and Norvell will continue to call plays on offense. The dismissal of …
Read More »Kittle reveals interesting superstition for 49ers field goals
Kittle reveals interesting superstition for 49ers field goals originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area TAMPA, Fla. — Jake Moody had a rough day in the 49ers’ 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, but George Kittle is taking some responsibility for at least one of the kicker’s three missed field goals. After the game, the tight end …
Read More »ESPN’s FPI ranks Alabama as nation’s top team after impressive LSU win
Nov 9, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer reacts to a touchdown scored against the LSU Tigers during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images As a result of the Alabama Crimson Tide’s blowout 42-13 road victory over the LSU Tigers on Saturday night in Baton Rouge, the program has …
Read More »CMC still finding ‘groove’ after busy 49ers return vs. Bucs
CMC still finding ‘groove’ after busy 49ers return vs. Bucs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area TAMPA, Fla. — The 49ers did not exactly ease Christian McCaffrey back into the action. Instead, he hit the ground running. After playing the bulk of the San Francisco’s offensive snaps and getting 19 touches, the running back said he did not feel …
Read More »Four Big Ten teams make top six of US LBM Coaches Poll
Jul 25, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports The USC Trojans are near the bottom of the Big Ten. Meanwhile, four Big Ten teams are in the top six of the latest US LBM Coaches …
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