Do you remember your freshman year of college? You might have been a little confused and overwhelmed in the early weeks as you found your bearings. It takes a while to get used to the shape of a campus and the social flow of college life. And then you come back sophomore year and things are so much easier. You’ve …

Free Press writer Jared Ramsey looks back at Michigan football’s 31-12 loss to Texas and looks ahead to next week’s matchup against Arkansas State. Next up for Michigan: Arkansas State Matchup: No. 9 Michigan (1-1) vs. Arkansas State (1-0). Kickoff: Noon Saturday; Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor. TV/radio: Big Ten Network; WXYT-FM (97.1). Line: TBD. Know the foe Arkansas State Red Wolves quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) warms up …

Carmen Vitali NFL Reporter It was a perfect Chicago day on Sunday. The morning saw temperatures in the low 50s. The crispness of fall was tangible — especially with the promise of real football hanging in the air. It was a perfect Chicago day on Sunday. Pulling up to Soldier Field, you could smell the brats on the grill, the …

WATCH: Kraft gives Mayo game ball after win over Bengals originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots couldn’t have asked for a much better start to the Jerod Mayo era. The first-year head coach led New England to an unexpected 16-10 road win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. His players celebrated accordingly, showering him with Gatorade …

Nico Iamaleava. Tennessee Volunteers versus Chattanooga Mocs at Neyland Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Week 2 of the 2024 college football season concluded on Saturday for Southeastern Conference teams. No. 12 Tennessee (2-0) defeated No. 23 North Carolina State, 51-10, in the Duke’s Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina …

This pregame pep talk from Mayo really ‘meant a lot’ to Brissett originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots put their faith in Jacoby Brissett by naming him the starting quarterback late last month, and he rewarded them with a fine performance in Sunday’s Week 1 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Brissett didn’t light …

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — As Texas football opened its second drive Saturday at Michigan, tight end Gunnar Helm caught a deflected ball and gained 22 yards. Five plays later, he burst open over the middle of the field and hauled in a 21-yard touchdown pass to give the Longhorns a 7-0 lead. By themselves, Helm’s two catches and 43 yards …

It’s never too early to look toward your next matchup and a chance to bolster your fantasy football lineups. Here are some options to consider for Week 2. Isaiah Likely, TE, Baltimore Ravens (28% rostered) If I were to tell you that a healthy Mark Andrews would finish Week 1 of the 2024 season with just two catches for 14 …

Auburn linebacker Austin Keys (6) and Auburn Jack Linebacker Keldric Faulk (15) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the California Golden Bears at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers Auburn football lost momentum with the US LBM Coaches Poll following Saturday’s loss to California. The Tigers were part of the “receiving …

The 105th NFL season is now in full swing, and we’ve got you covered. FOX Sports’ NFL experts provide the biggest takeaways from every Sunday game and what they mean for each team going forward.  Check back throughout the day for updates. Bears 24, Titans 17 Titans: The biggest question coming into this season was if Will Levis is the …

The excuses aren’t valid anymore. Don’t even try. The Giants offensive line is better. Their receivers, especially after the addition of Malik Nabers, are better. No, Saquon Barkley isn’t here anymore, but you’d trade the latter for the former any day of the week and twice on Sunday. Heck, even quarterback-guru Brian Daboll is calling plays. There is absolutely no …

Aug 30, 2014; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers fans release red balloons after a score during the second half against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 55-7. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Nebraska football is still riding high after Saturday’s 28-10 victory over the Colorado Buffaloes. They appeared in the USA Today Coaches Poll at No. 24. …

How big of an upset was Patriots’ win vs. Bengals? This stat explains originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots heard all offseason about how bad they would be during the 2024 NFL season, and more recently they were told their chances of going into Cincinnati and beating the Bengals in Week 1 were slim to none. …

Sep 7, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown with the referee in the third quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images North Carolina came home for the first time this season and did not disappoint. UNC football took down in-state rival Charlotte 38-20 at Kenan Stadium behind a dominant …

In his return from last year’s knee injury, Sunday’s game was a nightmare for Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, as New York opened their season with an embarrassing blowout loss to the Vikings. Jones’ struggles were summed up by a third quarter pass out to the flat, which linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel stepped in front of for a walk-in 10-yard interception …