Sep. 14—Jake Dickert understands the significance and life-changing effects a rivalry game can have. He believes this because a day after leading the Cougs to their largest Apple Cup victory in school history in 2021 (Washington State 40, Washington 13), WSU dropped Dickert’s interim title and named him the full-time Cougar football coach. “I don’t think (winning the 2021 Apple …

For the first time since November 2006 — going all the way back to when “Borat” was the top-grossing movie in the country — Alabama football will be playing a true road game with someone other than Nick Saban as its coach. Following a 2-0 start to coach Kalen DeBoer’s tenure, the Crimson Tide will face what will likely be …

OXFORD, Ohio – The nation’s oldest non-league rivalry commences at noon today as the Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks meet for the 128th time with the winner taking or keeping possession of the Victory Bell. Saturday is likely the last Victory Bell game at a campus site This is scheduled to be the last on-campus meeting between the two teams …

The Indiana football season continues today against UCLA at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California. Curt Cignetti is 2-0 after two blowout wins over Florida International and Western Illinois, respectively. Against Western Illinois, the Hoosiers set a program record for most points scored in a single game with 77. IU returns to Pasadena for just the second time ever. The …

Darius Slay explains the difference between his rookie year and Quinyon Mitchell’s originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Quinyon Mitchell is already way ahead of Darius Slay. Because Slay got benched in his first NFL game as a rookie 2nd-round pick of the Lions back in 2013. “I got benched,” Slay said with a laugh before practice Friday. “He didn’t …

Former Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz is expected to return to the starting lineup for Florida‘s Week 2 game against Texas A&M on Saturday, according to a report from 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz. This update follows what has been a back-and-forth saga at quarterback for the Gators. Related: How Wisconsin’s recent transfer departures fared in Week 2 of 2024 football season Mertz began …

Eagles-Falcons player matchups to watch in Week 2 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles (1-0) will host the Falcons (0-1) in their home opener at the Linc on Monday Night Football. The Eagles are coming off a 34-29 win over the Packers in Brazil, while the Falcons are coming off an 18-10 home loss to the Steelers. Here …

. The Florida Gators host the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to open up the 2024 Southeastern Conference schedule, and if you are looking to watch the game live you have come to the right place. The Orange and Blue bounced back from an “embarrassing” loss to the Miami Hurricanes in Week 1 with a …

Tom Brady got mixed reviews from his first game as an announcer on Fox, and he recognizes that he has some growing to do. Brady said on his YouTube show that the lead-up to the game left him tired, but that the game itself was exciting for him. He also said he expects to get better with more experience. “Certainly …

Once called the “Oregon Classic” or the “State Championship Game” in its early days, one of the oldest college football rivalries has been played between the Oregon and Oregon State football teams since 1894. The Ducks lead the all-time series 68-49-10, and on Saturday at Reser Stadium in Corvallis they’ll be looking for another win after defeating the Beavers last …

Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season got underway Thursday night with the Buffalo Bills taking care of the Miami Dolphins, 31-10. But there was plenty of concern afterward for Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who suffered a concussion following a collision with Bills safety Damar Hamlin. “Right now … it is more about getting a proper procedural evaluation tomorrow and …

College football isn’t college football without the rivalries. And no matter how long it took for Pitt and West Virginia to renew their rivalry, the passion (and hate) from both fan bases stayed the same, further showing why regional rivalries are what make college sports as enjoyable as they are. This Saturday marks the 107th time that the Panthers and …

Giants rookie receiver Malik Nabers was added to the Thursday injury report, but it won’t keep him off the field for Sunday’s matchup with the Commanders. While Nabers was limited yesterday with a knee injury, he’s set to practice on Friday and should be fine for the game. “He’s good,” head coach Brian Daboll said at his Friday press conference, …

Wes Welker came into the Texas Tech football program and later the NFL without fanfare. He didn’t sign with Tech until nine days after national signing day in 2000, because that’s when the Red Raiders offered him a scholarship. Then after a prolific college career, he went into the NFL as an undrafted free agent. Undersized and without eye-popping speed, …

The Bengals’ next bid to show that they are the team to beat in the AFC this season is likely to unfold without wide receiver Tee Higgins. Higgins has been out with a hamstring injury since late last week and head coach Zac Taylor said on Friday that he is doubtful to play against the Chiefs this weekend. The wideout’s …