EAST LANSING – Nick Marsh took off like a lightning bolt. He slipped between two Maryland defenders almost immediately after the snap, then took one jab step toward the sideline. The deke was enough to get the Terrapins’ Kevyn Humes into a flat-footed hesitation. Big mistake. Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Nick Marsh celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the …

The Panthers have placed defensive tackle Derrick Brown on injured reserve, the team announced on Tuesday. Brown suffered a knee injury during the season-opening loss to the Saints. Brown’s timeline for return is currently unclear, though he could be out for the rest of 2024. Head coach Dave Canales said during his news conference on Monday that Brown is seeking …

The epicenter of college football’s Week 2 was South Bend, Indiana, where Northern Illinois stunned Notre Dame in a huge victory for the Huskies and a loss that created major concerns for the Fighting Irish. Also among the notable results was Colorado’s loss at Nebraska that saw the Buffaloes get down early and raised larger concerns about whether they are …

Bills quarterbacks Josh Allen and Mitchell Trubisky were full participants in Tuesday’s practice. The team estimated them the same Monday when the Bills didn’t actually practice. The Bills play the Dolphins in Thursday Night Football. Allen injured his left hand in the team’s victory over the Cardinals on Sunday, but the medical staff has cleared him to practice and play. …

ORLANDO, Fla. — DJ Lagway, after throwing for a freshman record 456 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday in his debut as a collegiate starting quarterback, was asked about why he chose a struggling University of Florida program when he could have gone to any college football powerhouse in the country. The first words out of his mouth when he …

The Colts likely won’t have one of their key defensive players for the rest of 2024. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, cornerback JuJu Brents is going to be placed on IR due to a knee injury suffered in the team’s Week 1 loss to Houston. But while Rapoport notes the injury is season-ending, Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis …

You might be wondering how Tennessee football decided on Kent State as a nonconference opponent for this Saturday at Neyland Stadium. Possible explanation: It’s a MAC team. Or maybe, UT was looking for something different (i.e., a program it had never played). Perhaps, it was a close call between Kent State and Washington. And Tennessee opted for Kent State. Tennessee …

Tackle Brandon Parker was released by the 49ers ahead of Monday night’s game, but he wasn’t out of work for long. The Falcons announced that they have signed Parker to their 53-man roster on Tuesday. The Falcons had an open spot on their roster, so they didn’t need to make a corresponding move in order to get Parker in the …

You’ve heard it before, but now it’s undeniable: Texas football is back. That, plus Oregon’s struggles and a Notre Dame revelation in this week’s First and 10. 1. Texas football was lost but now it’s found in the SEC A quick refresher for those forgetting just how unbearably lost Texas football was not so long ago. The big, bad Longhorns, …

The Dolphins’ injury report remained the same Tuesday as it was estimated Monday. That’s not good news for the running back position. Running backs De’Von Achane (ankle) and Raheem Mostert (chest) did not participate. Wide receiver Malik Washington (quad) also was a non-participant. Neither Achane nor Mostert left the game with their injuries, though the Dolphins gave Jeff Wilson Jr. …

Georgia Bulldogs fans are among the happiest in college football, ranking as the No. 5 happiest fan base nationwide and the No. 2 happiest in the SEC, according to a recent study conducted by Casino.org. This was a nationwide study with a sample size of 4,000 D1 college football fans. Fans were surveyed to gauge their happiness or misery levels …

The NFL has outlawed the hip-drop tackle. Monday night’s game between the Jets and 49ers included a clear example of the illegal maneuver, early in the third quarter. Jets cornerback Michael Carter II, in bringing down 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings, did exactly what is now prohibited. From the rulebook: “It is a foul if a player uses the following technique …

Missouri football might just have an effort problem. No, not the indifferent, uncaring kind. The Tigers, when it comes to the multiple holding penalties that cost them yards during Saturday’s win over Buffalo on Faurot Field, might be trying too hard to finish off some blocks. “You know, we’ve got to learn to let go. When the ball is out, …

Cleveland defensive end Sam Kamara is getting a promotion. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, the Browns are signing Kamara to the 53-man roster off of the club’s practice squad. Kamara, 26, has appeared in three games for the Browns over the last two seasons. He recorded seven total tackles with one for loss last year in 80 defensive snaps …

Our Wisconsin football coverage team predicts the outcome of the Badgers’ game against No. 4 Alabama on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. Mark Stewart This will be a great measuring stick for the Badgers heading into Big Ten play. I know there are questions about the Wisconsin defensive front, but I wonder how the offense will fare. UW, …