Football truly straddles the line between being an art and a science. Honestly, you could zoom out and include all sports. But after watching OC Ben Johnson scheme up nearly a dozen plays for offensive linemen, I had to close all my spreadsheets. My technically oriented mindset doesn’t know how to factor in pettiness. However, it makes the games all …

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 05: Chimere Dike #17 of the Florida Gators breaks a tackle from Mac McWilliams #20 of the UCF Knights in the first half of a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 05, 2024 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) Florida football wide receiver and punt returner Chimere Dike was named among the …

The NFC North is good. Like, really good. Through six weeks, the four NFC North teams have a combined 17-5 record. All four teams are also at least two games above .500, with the Vikings at 5-0, the Lions at 4-1, and the Packers and Bears both at 4-2. For context, in terms of divisions with teams above .500 after …

Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas is now expected to miss the rest of the 2024 season. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Thomas underwent successful surgery to correct a Lisfranc injury in his foot. Thomas, the No. 4 overall pick of the 2020 draft, suffered the injury during the third quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Bengals. But he continued …

At this point, it’s a foregone conclusion that 2024 will be Billy Napier’s final season as the head coach at Florida. After going 40-12 across four years at Louisiana-Lafayette, Napier is headed toward a third losing finish in as many years. Since being hired by the Gators in November 2021, Napier has earned more than $1 million per win — …

Running backs remain king in fantasy football. While it feels like there are more elite quarterbacks and wide receivers than ever before, the amount of consistent, dependable running backs is dwindling. This makes it all the more important to find value at running back in fantasy football. In order to help you do that, I will be taking a look …

NORMAN — OU football is still searching for answers ahead of its game vs. South Carolina. On the latest episode of the SoonersXtra podcast, OU beat writers Ryan Aber and Colton Sulley discuss head coach Brent Venables’ news conference and preview Saturday’s game against the Gamecocks. The Sooners and South Carolina kick at 11:45 a.m. Saturday in Norman on SEC …

Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice and fantasy analyst Matt Harmon discuss Pittsburgh’s decision to change quarterbacks entering Sunday night’s game against the Jets. Hear the full conversation on “Football 301” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Russell Wilson kind of back to that conversation. How does he fit in …

The annual college football coaches compensation package was released Wednesday by USA TODAY Sports, and there’s a lot to talk about. The first obvious trend uncovered this year is that salaries continue to explode exponentially and show no sign of slowing down. Kirby Smart of Georgia leads the pack at more than $13 million per season but there are many …

Oct 16, 2024, 10:47 AM ET The job of an NHL goaltender is to save goals. But every now and then, they score some too. In October 2024, Minnesota Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson became the latest member of this prestigious club. During the final seconds of the Wild’s win against the St. Louis Blues, Gustavsson fired the puck the length …

Capitalize on the fantasy football trade market in your leagues with these players to target or trade away ahead of Week 7. Buy low on Aaron Jones Jones is coming out of his bye week and is dealing with a hip injury. He’s considered week-to-week since leaving his Week 5 contest against the Jets. Whether he plays or not in …

Jan 10, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; The College Football Playoff National Championship trophy at CFP Champions press conference at Los Angeles Airport Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Texas A&M has reached the halfway point of the 2024 season, sitting at 5-1 and 3-0 in SEC play after resting during the first two bye weeks this season. Next, …

Trade season is upon us in the NFL. A pair of major moves were made Tuesday by AFC East teams looking to compete for a division title. First, the New York Jets landed All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams in a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. A few hours later, the Buffalo Bills acquired wide receiver Amari Cooper in a …

Davante Adams is a New York Jet. Amari Cooper is a Buffalo Bill. And just like that, the arms race to obtain effective wide receiver chess pieces — meant to help NFL quarterbacks as short-term adrenaline shots heading toward the playoffs — is officially underway. So who is next up? Multiple sources across the league are pointing at the Kansas …

Tale of tape Notre Dame traditionally has thrived because of its defense, and this season is no exception. At a time when football is becoming friendlier towards offense, the Irish seem to buck this tradition. That’s not to say the offense isn’t good, especially on the ground, but the defense always seems to be the strong unit. Of course, one …