The college football season is officially in the home stretch with the dawn of the second Saturday of November. The committee will now weigh in every week the rest of the way, but in truth all the teams still in the mix know what they need to do. But that won’t stop us from having some fun watching some other …
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Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice and NFL writer Charles McDonald discuss whether the Texans defense can stop the explosive Lions offense to pull an upset in Week 10. Hear the full conversation on “Football 301” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript When the Lions have the ball with their …
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LSU is celebrating the 100-year anniversary of Tiger Stadium. It’s come to be affectionately known as “Death Valley,” housing more than 100,000 fans each game day and developing a reputation as one of the top atmospheres in college football. It’s an atmosphere Alabama has, historically, found success in. Since beating LSU 42-0 in its first game at Tiger Stadium on …
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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes remained a full participant in Thursday’s practice after tweaking his ankle in Monday’s game against the Buccaneers. Mahomes did not miss an offensive snap in the overtime victory over the Buccaneers. The Chiefs had only two changes to their injury report Thursday, with running back Kareem Hunt (quad) and defensive end George Karlaftis (abdomen) upgraded to …
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I’m not here to be an alarmist, but I also won’t ignore warning flags. And what do those warning markers tell me? No. 7 Tennessee has work to do to make the College Football Playoff, and it certainly has work to do to host a first-round playoff game. The Vols (7-1) should be relatively pleased with their spot in the …
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The 3-5 Cowboys will shift from their $60 million man to his $2.5 million backup. Teammates of Dak Prescott and Cooper Rush believe in Dak’s understudy. “We know what Coop can do,” receiver CeeDee Lamb said this week, via Todd Archer of ESPN.com. “The confidence is still there. Stand in there and deliver.” Linebacker Micah Parsons agrees; he witnessed Rush …
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WEST LAFAYETTE – By his early teens, Purdue football rush end Jireh Ojata’s gridiron experience came from playing Madden on his video game console in Nigeria. The Seattle Seahawks became his team of preference. Must have been a big fan of Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch, or maybe even former Boilermaker Cliff Avril, right? “I just liked the jerseys,” Ojata said. …
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Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams first got together – before they became teammates on the Jets – at a dinner in New York through a mutual friend more than a year ago. It was there the two wide receivers had a chance to get to know each other and build a relationship that has now come full circle. At dinner, …
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Yes, Missouri football likely needs Brady Cook back and healthy to be consistently successful down the stretch. But plenty of the teams left on the Tigers’ schedule — beginning this Saturday against Oklahoma — are plenty flawed if they need to go to a backup plan. Mizzou listed Cook, the team’s third-year starting quarterback, as questionable on its Wednesday availability …
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The Eagles’ starting wide receivers were upgraded in Thursday’s practice. DeVonta Smith (hamstring) returned to practice on a limited basis, and A.J. Brown (knee) had full participation after limited work Wednesday. Outside linebacker Nolan Smith (groin) and linebacker Ben VanSumeren (concussion) returned to a limited practice after not practicing a day earlier. Offensive tackle Fred Johnson (knee) remained limited. Running …
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Image for https://images.rivals.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,t_hero_desktop/psbhunu79ctlmbalbh4l This week we take a position-by-position look at which teams might be the biggest buyers when the transfer portal opens next month. Up next are the offensive linemen.MORE IN THIS SERIES: Which program needs to buy a QB? | RB | WR/TE MORE TRANSFER PORTAL: Latest news | Transfer search | Transfer Team Ranking | Football Player …
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Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack missed practice again on Thursday. Mack is dealing with a groin injury and the two missed practices will make Friday a key day for determining the likelihood that he’ll be able to play against the Titans this weekend. Mack has not missed a game this year and he’s got 26 tackles, 4.5 sacks, two forced …
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BLOOMINGTON — The College Football Playoff committee found Indiana football’s resume lacking when it met earlier this week to discuss the first playoff rankings of the season. The No. 8 Hoosiers (9-0; 6-0 Big Ten) will have a shot at convincing some of those doubters if they can beat the defending national champions this weekend. Michigan has taken a step …
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Rookie wide receiver and return man Isaiah Williams is heading to waivers. The Lions announced today that they have waived Williams, four days after a 36-yard kickoff return against the Packers that was the biggest play he has made so far in his short NFL career. Lions coach Dan Campbell has repeatedly said that he thinks highly of Williams’ talents, …
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Nov. 8—Sacramento St. at No. 2/2 Montana State When: Saturday, 1 p.m.; TV — MTN. Web — ESPN+; Radio — Bobcat Radio Network Where: Bobcat Stadium (17,777, FieldTurf) Records: Sac State is 3-6 overall, 1-4 in the Big Sky. MSU is 9-0 and 5-0. When the Hornets have the ball: Quarterback Carson Conklin averages 226.8 passing yards a game, third …
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