Woody Johnson could have said it. Jeff Ulbrich could have said it. But when the New York Jets team owner and interim head coach were each asked Tuesday afternoon about Nathaniel Hackett, neither would confirm that the offensive coordinator and play-caller is safe hours after the team fired head coach Robert Saleh. “We’re going to make changes wherever changes are …

The Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns are just days away from renewing one of the greatest rivalry games sports has to offer. The Red River Rivalry pits the undefeated Longhorns against the 4-1 Sooners in Dallas. Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables has chosen six captains to represent his team in the Cotton Bowl on Saturday. Tight end Bauer Sharp …

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr will miss “multiple games” due to an oblique injury, NFL Network reported Tuesday. Carr suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of New Orleans’ 26-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and didn’t return. Jake Haener took over for Carr at quarterback. “It wasn’t even the hit, honestly. It was just when I dropped …

Former NFL QB rips Patriots’ ‘bad decision’ to start Maye originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ decision to start rookie quarterback Drake Maye this Sunday against the Houston Texans has sparked mixed reactions. Those in favor of the move believe there’s no better time to make the switch with the team at 1-4 and struggling mightily …

Woody Johnson had an urgent message for Haason Reddick on the day the New York Jets’ owner made the stunning decision to fire his head coach. It’s time, Johnson insisted, for the pass rusher to finally end his holdout. “Haason, get in your car, drive down (Interstate) 95 and come to the New York Jets,” Johnson said at the end …

PITTSBURGH – Pitt redshirt freshman Eli Holstein – the first Panthers quarterback to win his initial five career starts since Dan Marino in 1979 – has been named the Walter Camp national offensive player of the week for his performance in the Panthers’ 34-24 victory at North Carolina. Holstein compiled 457 total yards and accounted for four touchdowns against the …

This embedded content is not available in your region. Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon to give their takeaways from NFL Week 5 and deep dive on some underperforming NFL offenses & defenses to decide if they’re broken beyond repair — or just need a patch job. After giving their thoughts on the Kansas City Chiefs beating the New …

Ohio State football added former Oregon Ducks head coach Chip Kelly to its staff this offseason, bringing him on as the team’s offensive coordinator. Kelly brings a slew of experience at both the collegiate and professional levels, and he’s undoubtedly been a huge plus for the Buckeyes’ dynamic offense, one that has benefited from Kelly’s immense desire to have a …

This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to McCoy & Van Noy In this action-packed episode of McCoy & Van Noy, Gerald McCoy and Kyle Van Noy break down the biggest stories from Week 5 of the NFL season. Starting with Lamar Jackson’s incredible MVP-worthy performance, the Ravens pulled off a thrilling OT victory against the Bengals, …

UCF and Cincinnati are scheduled to play an important Big 12 college football game Saturday in Orlando, Florida, but the impending arrival of Hurricane Milton could cause a change of plans. Currently classified as a Category 4 storm in the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall near the Tampa and/or St. Petersburg areas of Florida by …

Saleh’s firing by Jets shocks Shanahan, who praises 49ers’ Sorensen originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Now” with Matt Maiocco and Rod Brooks at 4 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. SANTA CLARA — The first two defensive coordinators under …

Will Memphis football play South Florida this week? The Tigers (4-1, 0-1 American Athletic Conference) are scheduled to face South Florida (2-3, 0-1) on Saturday (2:30 p.m.) in Tampa. But there’s uncertainty about the status of the game, with Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall on Wednesday. Tampa is in an evacuation zone, and officials have warned about life-threatening conditions …

Drake Maye will face tough test vs. Texans defense in Patriots debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It’s finally happening: The Drake Maye era begins Sunday when the New England Patriots host the Houston Texans in a Week 6 game at Gillette Stadium. Maye will make his first career start against the AFC South leader, per multiple reports Tuesday, …

ATLANTA — The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced its SIAC Football Players of the Week on Tuesday, Oct. 8, honoring student-athletes for impressive performances in games played last week. Brandon Marshall (Fort Valley State), Isaiah Knowles (Albany State), Kaquan Kimber (Tuskegee), DeJuan Bell (Fort Valley State) and Aaron Dawson Jr. (Albany State) were recognized. CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – …

The New York Jets have fired head coach Robert Saleh after two consecutive losses and a 2-3 record this season. Saleh went 20-36 over three-plus seasons with the Jets after a successful stint as the San Francisco 49ers’ defensive coordinator.  He continued his stellar track record on that side of the ball, as the Jets consistently ranked among the top …