Oct 26, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer walks along the field during warmups before a game against the Missouri Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images Throughout the 2024 college football season, ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) has remained high on the Alabama Crimson Tide. That did not change after the Crimson …

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) celebrates his touchdown with teammates Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), Brock Wright (89) and Tim Patrick (17). (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) This might be the first time we can say this earnestly: The Detroit Lions have the most fun offense in the NFL. They might be the most entertaining team in the NFL too. The …

LSU joined rival Alabama standing on the cliff of broken dreams, unfilled expectations and squandered opportunity. With one more step, either team will spiral into the abyss of also-ran bowls. One of the two will take that plunge Nov. 9, when these rivals will meet in Baton Rouge in what amounts to a battle for fifth place in the SEC …

CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 27: Jameis Winston #5 of the Cleveland Browns attempts a pass in the first quarter of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Huntington Bank Field on October 27, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) The Jameis Winston era in Cleveland is off to an excellent start. The Browns bottled up the scorching …

Oct 26, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) carries the ball against Missouri Tigers safety Sidney Williams (3) during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images The Alabama Crimson Tide had a bounce-back 34-0 shutout win over the Missouri Tigers that was showcased in Sunday’s updated Top 25 polls. Kalen DeBoer …

When can Drake Maye return? How NFL’s concussion protocol works originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots could be without their prized rookie quarterback Drake Maye for the foreseeable future. Maye exited Sunday’s game vs. the New York Jets after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit in the second quarter. He was evaluated in the blue medical tent before …

Mike Bloomgren has been fired after Rice’s 2-6 start. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) Rice’s loss at UConn has led to a coaching change. Head coach Mike Bloomgren has been fired after a 17-10 defeat to UConn on Saturday dropped Rice to 2-6 on the season. Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported the firing Sunday afternoon, shortly before Rice issued a …

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye left Sunday’s game against the New York Jets in the first quarter after a hit to the head at the end of an 18-yard scramble. He was diagnosed with a concussion and ruled out for the rest of the game. As the rookie went into a slide near the end of the first …

Eagles cornerback Darius Slay limps off in 3rd quarter vs. Bengals originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia CINCINNATI — The Eagles will have to play the rest of this game without veteran cornerback Darius Slay. He has been downgraded to out with a groin injury. The 33-year-old cornerback has been playing through a knee injury and had to limp off …

Mike Bloomgren has been fired after Rice’s 2-6 start. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) Rice’s loss at UConn has led to a coaching change. Coach Mike Bloomgren has been fired after a 17-10 defeat to UConn on Saturday dropped Rice to 2-6 on the season. Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported the firing Sunday afternoon, shortly before Rice issued a statement. …

Jayden Daniels is active and expected to play for the Washington Commanders against Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears on Sunday after being listed as questionable because of a rib injury. He practiced in a limited capacity Friday after sitting out Wednesday and Thursday, and coach Dan Quinn called Daniels a game-time decision. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner and AP …

Perry: Baker missed curfew before London game vs. Jags originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots have issues in their wide receiver room that go beyond the players’ performance on the field. Those concerns were addressed during a team meeting on Thursday. As our Phil Perry explained, the Patriots demanded more professionalism from their players, particularly their …

Oct 26, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker Suntarine Perkins (4) sacks Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images The Oklahoma Sooners run game has begun to find some answers. Facing an Ole Miss team that was No. 1 in the nation in rushing yards allowed per game …

The Detroit Lions led the Tennessee Titans, 35–14, at halftime of their Week 8 matchup. With such a big lead, NFL MVP candidate Jared Goff must be having a great game, right? Amazingly, no! Goff has 28 yards passing, completing 6-of-8 throws, though he has two touchdowns. However, the Lions quarterback has been sacked three times for a loss of …

Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia looks back at Michigan football in Week 9 and its 24-17 win over rival Michigan State and looks ahead to a matchup against the top-ranked team in the nation next Saturday. Next up for the Wolverines: No. 1 Oregon Ducks Michigan wide receiver Semaj Morgan (0) celebrates a play against Michigan State during the second half …