Iowa State football just got its first commitment for the 2026 recruiting class, and there are family ties. Mason Bandhauer, a 6-foot-5, 260-pound offensive lineman from Fort Collins, Colorado, announced his commitment on social media on Sunday. He is a three-star prospect and the No. 34-ranked offensive tackle in his class, according to 247 Sports. He was named first-team all-conference …

Patrick Mahomes wasn’t looking for contact. But as he scurried up the middle of the pocket on fourth-and-goal, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback burrowed forward to cover the yard to the end zone. And the 225-pound father of three wasn’t going to be stopped by a rookie safety making contact with his left shoulder. So the San Francisco 49ers’ Malik …

There are some college football programs that have made a steady home in the AP Top 25 national rankings for decades. Army has not been one of them. That’s why there is some significance to Army being voted No. 23 in the last two poll releases. The Black Knights moved in last week with a 44-10 win over Alabama Birmingham …

Patrick Mahomes had another subpar fantasy football day in Week 7, but the Chiefs improved to 6-0. (Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images) Kansas City Chiefs @ San Francisco 49ers Brock Purdy had one of the worst games of his career, and Brandon Aiyuk was likely lost for the season (he’s feared to have suffered a torn ACL) during another …

Oct 19, 2024; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones running back Abu Sama III (24) runs the football against the UCF Knights at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones beat the Knights 38 to 35. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images We’ll have to wait at least another week before the Colorado Buffaloes are featured again in the US LBM Coaches Poll. …

This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Inside Coverage Jason Fitz & Frank Schwab join forces to give their instant takeaways & reactions to Week 7 of NFL action. The duo start with highlighting a few of the most important games from Sunday, including the Sunday night showdown between the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers, …

Everyone in the SEC has a loss. No. 1 Texas, the last unbeaten team in the conference, was overwhelmed by No. 5 Georgia in the first half of the Bulldogs’ 30-15 win on Saturday night. Georgia jumped out to a 23-0 lead at halftime as Texas turned the ball over four times and used two different quarterbacks. “I’m so proud …

In the face of significant, season-ending injuries for highly paid NFL quarterbacks, it has become one of the sizable questions waiting in the wake of catastrophe: How much of the quarterback’s contract was insured? After determining the type of injury, after addressing the physical and mental well-being of the player, and after stepping back and understanding the path forward, the …

Utah State wide receiver Otto Tia (5) catches a pass for a touchdown as New Mexico safety Bryson Taylor (13) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Logan, Utah. | Eli Lucero Ultimately, college football is about the final results. Wins and losses almost exclusively (unless the College Football Playoff committee …

Jets offensive lineman Xavier Newman was stretchered off after suffering a neck injury during the third quarter of Sunday night’s game against the Steelers. Newman remained down for several minutes after collapsing and landing awkwardly following a hard hit from Pittsburgh linebacker Patrick Queen during an interception return. NBC’s Melissa Stark reported on the game broadcast that he was conscious …

The seventh week of the NFL is nearly in the books, with just two games left to play. Several players had incredible performances, along with surprising results from multiple teams. Arguably the most impressive performance of the week came from Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, who took down the 49ers in a rematch of last season’s Super Bowl.  This was …

Oct 19, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman (15) runs the ball against Mississippi State Bulldogs cornerback Brice Pollock (14) during the third quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images The Texas A&M football team returned from a bye this weekend and earned a double-digit victory against Mississippi State, led …

Week 8 of the NFL season is nearly here. Let’s check out the lines for each NFL game at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Oct. 20. (All times ET) 2024 NFL Week 8 Odds THURSDAY, OCT. 24 VIKINGS @ RAMS (8:15 p.m., Amazon Prime) Point spread: Vikings -3 (Vikings favored to win by more than 3 points, otherwise Rams cover)Moneyline: Vikings …

5 things I care about Russell Wilson upgrades Steelers’ QB situation I’ll admit, I was highly skeptical of what Russell Wilson would bring to the table as the Steelers’ starting quarterback. Team record aside, pulling Justin Fields was a defensible enough decision because he left several dimensions on the table. I just wasn’t sure if the current version of Wilson, …

Oct. 20—PULLMAN — The beauty in John Mateer, Washington State’s burgeoning quarterback, is in how much room he has to grow. He’s still only a redshirt sophomore, all of 20 years old, and in his first year at the controls, coaches are still figuring out how to make the most of him. Is he best throwing deep balls? Not yet. …