A big story of the offseason was the NFL eliminating the hip drop tackle, a dangerous play that led to some high-profile injuries. The problem, perhaps, is that it’s tough for officials to identify what is a hip drop tackle in real time. There have been some plays that were not called that appeared to be hip drop tackles. Buffalo …

The sample size is small, but BYU’s defense in coordinator Jay Hill’s second season has been fantastic, for the most part. The Cougars (3-0) are No. 13 in the country in total defense, allowing just 236.3 yards per game, and No. 4 nationally in pass efficiency defense with a rating of 76.27. They posted a 74.3 rating — that’s quite …

A big story of the offseason was the NFL eliminating the hip drop tackle, a dangerous play that led to some high profile injuries. The problem, perhaps, is that it’s tough for officials to identify what is a hip drop tackle in real time. There have been some plays that were not called that appeared to be hip drop tackles. …

Sep 14, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) throws the ball under pressure from Florida Gators defensive back Jason Marshall Jr. (3) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images Texas A&M’s 2024 season took a wild turn on week 3, as the Aggies entered their critical SEC road …

NFL Week 2 winners, losers: 49ers struggle without CMC originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The cobwebs have been dusted off and NFL teams now are getting into the rhythm of the season. Week 2 means some teams are off to a perfect start to their season, others have had mixed results and a few are still struggling to …

. USC football has played like a top-10 team so far this season, but the poll voters don’t quite see the Trojans as a top-tier team in college football. USC remained outside the top 10 in the latest edition of the US LBM Coaches Poll, presented by USA TODAY Sports. The latest USA TODAY report on the poll, from Eddie …

Giants head coach Brian Daboll defended the decision not to activate a reserve kicker after Graham Gano sustained a hamstring injury on the opening kickoff and did not return in New York’s three-point loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Gano, who sustained a groin injury during practice on Friday, was added to the injury report on Saturday. But the …

Utah Utes tight end Caleb Lohner (84) scores against Utah State Aggies cornerback JD Drew (3) in Logan on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News There’s a reason why Utah listed six tight ends on its two-deep ahead of the season — the Utes planned to use all of them. Through three games, that’s been the …

Purdy, Aiyuk still repairing their previous 49ers chemistry originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area MINNEAPOLIS — In the 49ers’ 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk looked like they still are in the process of rebuilding the chemistry they’ve shown in the past. Aiyuk caught four of his five targets …

Tennessee football tickets are in high demand, both home and away. But you can still get them for the right price. At Neyland Stadium, UT season tickets are sold out for the 2024 season, and there’s a waiting list of almost 15,000. Plus, single-game tickets through UT’s official ticket office went on sale this summer, but they were snatched up …

What Warner told 49ers’ locker room after crushing Vikings loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Fred Warner had some pointed and honest comments for his 49ers teammates after a frustrating 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Speaking to the assembled media after the game, the three-time All-Pro explained what he told the …

Chase Roberts delivered. Just trust him. Target the guy, unlike BYU’s game plan at SMU, and he will win more battles than he loses, at least against a struggling MWC foe. BYU defeated Wyoming 34-14 in Laramie on Saturday, lifting the Cougars to a 3-0 mark heading into the Big 12 opener at home Saturday against a streaking 3-0 Kansas …

Week 2 in the NFL saw several teams pull off some notable upsets.  Underdogs are 8-5-1 against the spread (ATS) and 7-7 straight up (SU) heading into Sunday Night Football, including the Thursday night game. Seven underdogs winning straight up? This is only the third time that’s happened in Week 2 in the last nine seasons (seven won in 2016 …

Malik Nabers’ fantasy football managers only had to wait a week for his first big performance of 2024. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Week 1 victory laps? NOT SO FAST! Fantasy football managers were ready to toss out the pre-draft takes for Marvin Harrison Jr. and Malik Nabers after underwhelming Week 1 performances but Week 2 brought …

Recruiting News Michigan State rush ends coach Chad Wilt has extended an offer to a prospect in the 2026 recruiting class. Nick Abrams, a native of Owings Mills (MD), received the offer from the Spartans coaching staff. A 6-foot-2, 195 linebacker, he is not currently rated by recruiting services. According to Abrams X account, he only holds three offers, but …