Marvin Harrison Jr. had grandiose plans for his first professional football game, one he hoped would be filled with amazing catches, touchdowns and a victory for the Arizona Cardinals. But as many players have found out over the decades, the NFL is rarely a fairy tale. Harrison’s pro debut turned out to be a snoozer. The No. 4 overall pick …

Tyrique Stevenson wins NFC’s Defensive Player of the Week award for stellar opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears second-year cornerback Tyrique Stevenson was awarded the league’s NFC Defensive Player of the Week award after a strong opener in the team’s win over the Titans last Sunday, 24-17. Stevenson gave the team the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter …

Sep 23, 2023; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; UTSA Roadrunners head coach Jeff Traylor before the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the UTSA Roadrunners at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports After a huge 31-12 victory on the road in Ann Arbor against the Michigan Wolverines, the Texas Longhorns return home for a night game against the UTSA Roadrunners. …

Brandon Aiyuk didn’t feel like himself in the San Francisco 49ers’ season-opening win on Monday night, and it showed. Aiyuk, who struggled in the 49ers’ 32-19 win over the New York Jets, said it was a feeling like he’s never had before in his career. “I didn’t watch the film until this morning,” he said on Wednesday, via The Athletic’s …

BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff talks to his teammates in the huddle before the Cougars’ game at SMU on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Dallas. | Jaren Wilkey, BYU Photo BYU can get halfway to bowl eligibility with a win at Wyoming this weekend. That’s the goal after the Cougars defeated favored SMU on the road in Dallas, but the task …

‘It is what it is:’ Cole Kmet not dwelling on surprising lack of playing time vs. Titans originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Cole Kmet isn’t used to watching from the sidelines. The Bears star tight end has rarely left the field when healthy and should be a vital piece of a 2024 offense with high …

THE FLATS – Georgia Tech Athletics is excited to announce a new tailgating experience at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Pregame- The Ultimate Tailgate. Yellow Jacket fans can purchase tickets for the tailgate here, which includes unlimited food, beer, wine and canned cocktails before GT Football home games, starting with October 5 vs. Duke. Pregame – The Ultimate Tailgate Information Beginning on …

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy criticized the Kansas City Chiefs’ medical staff for being slow to respond to his eye injury during the teams’ season opener last week. Van Noy injured his right eye in the third quarter on Thursday night and said he was “disappointed” about how long it took for Chiefs doctors to see him in the …

Bears injury report: Rome Odunze, Keenan Allen did not practice Wednesday originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Following the team’s 24-17 season-opening win versus the Titans, the Bears released their first injury report of the week as they prepare for their Week 2 matchup on Sunday night against the Texans. Here’s the injury report. Wide receivers Rome Odunze and Keenan …

True freshman Koi Perich’s performance in the Gophers’ 48-0 win over Rhode Island last week — an interception and a 28-yard punt return — brought a lot of attention. So did one post-game quote. “I got to take it to the crib,” Perich said on feeling a need to score a touchdown after finding an opening on his first career …

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill acknowledged Wednesday that he could have handled himself better in the initial moments of a weekend traffic stop that left him handcuffed and pulled out of his car by police officers near the team’s stadium. Hill also said he wants one of the officers involved in the incident dismissed from the police force, echoing …

Why Jacoby Brissett wore special hoodie at Patriots press conference originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston This past weekend was a pretty good one for New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett, highlighted by his role in helping the team open the 2024 NFL season with a 16-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. But it wasn’t a perfect weekend for the …

Florida State football coach Mike Norvell wants to hear the Marching Chiefs, too. In last week’s Labor Day home opener against Boston College at Doak Campbell Stadium, FSU fans voiced their displeasure with the game-day experience and specifically wondered why blaring DJ-spun tunes were played on third downs instead of music by the Marching Chiefs. The university responded that they appreciated the …

Receiver Puka Nacua, guard Steve Avila and offensive tackle Joe Noteboom have been placed on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Rams after their injury-filled season opener. The Rams on Wednesday also signed offensive lineman Dylan McMahon off Philadelphia’s practice squad and signed offensive lineman Geron Christian. Los Angeles re-signed offensive tackle Ty Nsekhe on Tuesday. Nacua reaggravated his knee …

The most likely outcome for the Green Bay Packers this week is that Jordan Love sits out with his sprained MCL. Malik Willis would start in his place. But the fact that Packers coach Matt LaFleur did not rule out Love playing in Week 2 has to be some positive news for Green Bay fans hoping their quarterback returns soon. …