Lions quarterback Jared Goff made NFL history on Monday night by completing every pass he threw, but his favorite play might have been the pass he caught. On a trick play the Lions refer to as “Alcatraz,” wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown threw a pass to Goff in the end zone, which Goff caught for a touchdown. Goff said that …
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What channel is Alabama vs Vanderbilt football on Saturday? Time, TV schedule for Week 6 game
Coming off a memorable home win against Georgia, Alabama football will hit the road Saturday for its first SEC game away from Tuscaloosa. The No. 2 Crimson Tide will take on Vanderbilt in the first meeting against the Commodores since 2022. Alabama has a 12-game win streak to uphold against Vanderbilt, including a 55-3 win on Sept. 24, 2022. The …
Read More »Vic Fangio expects Eagles to open Sydney Brown practice window after the bye
Vic Fangio expects Eagles to open Sydney Brown practice window after the bye originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Help is on the way. The question is where. Vic Fangio said Tuesday he expects the Eagles to open up the practice window for defensive back Sydney Brown after the bye week. “He’s a good football player that brings energy,” Fangio …
Read More »FAMU football playing villain in SWAC opener, aims to crush Alabama State’s homecoming spirit
Scheduling a team for your homecoming football game provides leeway for bulletin board material. So, Florida A&M football plans to rain on Alabama State’s homecoming festivities. The Rattlers (2-2) open their Southwestern Athletic Conference schedule by visiting the Hornets (2-2, 1-0 in SWAC) this Saturday at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. ESPN Plus will broadcast the Week 6 SWAC game. “We …
Read More »Odell Beckham is ready to return to practice
The Dolphins have five players eligible to return this week after missing four games. Wide receiver Odell Beckham is one of the two players who will have his 21-day window opened with a return to practice, coach Mike McDaniel told beat reporters Tuesday. Beckham has not practiced with the team since signing a one-year deal, beginning the season on the …
Read More »Florida football should keep Billy Napier around for the rest of the season and here’s why
There will be at least nine people who disagree with this, but here goes: Barring total catastrophe, Florida football coach Billy Napier should keep his job for the rest of the season. Chances are more than nine people just spit out their coffee. But there are only nine donors listed on the GoFundMe page that’s raising money to “send Billy …
Read More »Browns DT Mike Hall Jr. suspended five games
Browns defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. recently pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct to resolve the case that began with his domestic violence arrest this summer and the NFL disciplined him under the Personal Conduct Policy on Tuesday. Hall has been suspended five games by the league. Hall had been on the Commissioner’s Exempt list, so he has not played …
Read More »My first visit to an Alabama football game: Reflections from a young sports writer
ATHENS, Ga. — I’d only ever been to two college football stadiums in my still very young journalism career. Both are pretty obvious. First is Spartan Stadium, which I attended both as a fan and working media while in my years as a student at Michigan State. I wrote about it in my introductory article when I started my job …
Read More »Dan Campbell gave Jared Goff a game ball on Tuesday
Lions head coach Dan Campbell expressed regret on Monday night that he hadn’t given Jared Goff a game ball after the quarterback finished 18-of-18 passing for 292 yards with two touchdowns and caught a 7-yard touchdown pass. Campbell told reporters on Tuesday that his mistake has been corrected. “We found one, yes we did,” Campbell said with a chuckle in …
Read More »Rutgers football might be undefeated, but still needs to improve in this area vs Nebraska
PISCATAWAY – After Rutgers football’s victories so far this season, coach Greg Schiano has acknowledged that there are still areas his team needs to improve in. Despite a perfect record, not everything is perfect. While the Scarlet Knights have done what they’ve needed to do to earn four victories in their first four games, making those improvements is going to …
Read More »NFL trend watch: a perfect kicker and concerns for the 49ers
Younghoe Koo has yet to miss a kick this season for the Falcons.Photograph: Brett Davis/USA Today Sports Trending up Younghoe Koo In a golden season for kickers, one boot rules them all. The cleat of power welded to the instep of Younghoe Koo is delivering an all-timer for the Falcons. After four games Koo is perfect, hitting all nine of …
Read More »Alabama-Georgia becomes most-watched regular-season primetime college football game since 2017
Last Saturday, Alabama and Georgia treated fans across the country to one of the best college football games not only of the 2024 season, but of the past decade, if not the 21st century. The highly anticipated matchup of top-five teams had quite the audience, too. REQUIRED READING: What a ‘rat trap’ game means to Alabama football players: ‘Everybody’s coming …
Read More »NFL suspends Von Miller four games for violation of Personal Conduct Policy
Bills linebacker Von Miller is off to a strong start in 2024, with three sacks in four games. He’ll now miss the next four. The NFL announced that Miller has been suspended four games without pay for violating the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy. “Miller will be eligible for reinstatement on October 28 following the Bills’ Week 8 game against the …
Read More »Indiana football WR Donaven McCulley enters transfer portal midseason
IU football senior receiver Donaven McCulley has entered the transfer portal, a source confirmed to IndyStar. A former standout quarterback at Lawrence North, McCulley moved to receiver after his freshman season in 2021 (475 passing yards, two TDs, two INTs) and had a breakout finish to last season. In the final five games of 2023, McCulley caught 28 passes for …
Read More »Bills’ Von Miller suspended 4 games for violating personal conduct policy
Buffalo Bills pass rusher Von Miller was suspended four games on Tuesday for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, the league announced. Miller will now miss the Bills’ next four games, and will be eligible for reinstatement on Oct. 28. Though it wasn’t specifically announced, the suspension likely stems from Miller’s felony domestic violence incident last fall. Miller turned himself …
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