KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chris Brazzell II made a diving 16-yard touchdown catch from Nico Iamaleava midway through the fourth quarter as No. 11 Tennessee beat No. 7 Alabama 24-17 on Saturday. Dylan Sampson rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns for the Volunteers (6-1, 3-1 Southeastern Conference). The victory keeps Tennessee in the hunt for a College Football Playoff …
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The new rule against the hip-drop tackle has resulted in a fine for Bears defensive lineman Chris Williams. The NFL fined Williams $5,472 for a hip-drop tackle in last week’s win over the Jaguars. On the play in question, Williams sacked Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence from behind and landed on his legs, which can lead to lower-body injuries that the …
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Oct 19, 2024; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) is sacked by Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Jakobe Thomas (9) during the first quarter at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images There will be no cigars in Tuscaloosa this year as the Alabama Crimson Tide fell to the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers 24-17 in Knoxville on …
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Defensive lineman Denico Autry will make his Texans debut on Sunday against the Packers. The Texans signed Autry in free agency, but he had to serve a six-game suspension for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy. Houston activated him back to the active roster Saturday. Autry made a career-high 11.5 sacks last season for the Titans. In his career, Autry …
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KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 19: Tennessee Volunteers fans tear down the goal post after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 24-17 at Nissan Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) No. 10 Tennessee (6-1, 3-1 SEC) defeated No. 7 Alabama (5-2, 2-2 SEC), 24-17, Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Week 8 of the 2024 college …
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Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is the latest ball carrier to get a harsh penalty from the league office for an action that didn’t draw a penalty from the officials on the field. The NFL has fined Barkley $45,020 for what the league officially called “Unnecessary Roughness (use of the helmet).” On the play in question, Barkley and Browns defensive …
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COLLEGE STATION — No. 14 Texas A&M fought off early rust against Mississippi State en route to a hard-fought win Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium. The Aggies had gone 2-4 in its last six trips but emerged with a 34-24 win. Despite looking sloppy at times, the Aggies (6-1, 4-0) separated from the Bulldogs (1-6, 0-4) in the second half …
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The Titans placed receiver Treylon Burks on injured reserve Saturday. Burks injured his knee Wedneday and did not practice Thursday or Friday. Burks, the No. 18 overall pick of the 2022 draft, has caught four passes for 34 yards this season. He has had an injury-plagued career, playing only 11 games in 2022 and 11 games in 2023. He has …
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Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) throws to a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Halloween came early to Neyland Stadium Saturday afternoon. A horde of sloppy, undisciplined football players spent the first half of Saturday’s Alabama-Tennessee game dressed up as …
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Will Levis is out, and Mason Rudolph is in. Per multiple reports, the Titans will turn to their backup quarterback at Buffalo on Sunday. Levis, who was listed as questionable with a right shoulder injury, will be inactive. It’s being couched in some circles as Levis simply not being ready to go. However, he played last Sunday with the injury, …
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Oct. 19—Passing judgment on the Auburn Tigers’ loss Saturday at the Missouri Tigers: Offense — C: Auburn is not a finely turned offensive machine. Far from it. Auburn’s offense mustered 10 points and, after scoring a touchdown, the next five drives featured four punts and 91 yards, opening the door for a Mizzou comeback. Defense — C: Missouri’s Luther Burden …
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Ravens defensive lineman Broderick Washington (knee) is doubtful for Monday night’s game against the Buccaneers. He had a limited practice Saturday, the third consecutive limited practice for him this week. Washington missed last week’s game against the Commanders. Washington has played 33 percent of the defensive snaps this year. With Washington out of the lineup against the Commanders, the Ravens …
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Florida football starting running back Montrell Johnson Jr. is out for UF against Kentucky, but running back Treyaun Webb and left tackle Austin Barber will play against the Wildcats. Johnson suffered a lower leg injury last week during UF’s 23-17 overtime loss against No. 10 Tennessee. The 5-foot-11, 216-pound Johnson is the leading rusher for the Florida Gators this season …
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49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall is on track to make his NFL debut Sunday. The team announced it activated him to the active roster from the reserve/non-football injury list. He takes the roster spot of kicker Matthew Wright. Wright went on injured reserve after he injured a shoulder and his back while making a tackle on a kickoff late in the …
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Colorado football is well on its way to taking another step closer to bowl eligibility, with a 21-point halftime lead against Arizona. Coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes will have to finish the job without its best player, though. Two-way superstar Travis Hunter will miss the remainder of Colorado’s game against the Wildcats Saturday in Tucson, Arizona. Here’s what you …
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