Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson aggravated his calf injury during practice this week. Not surprisingly, he wants to play. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, Wilson “has told the team that he can play.” However, “team doctors are being more cautious.” A final decision will be made on Sunday. This meshes with our report from Friday night that Wilson has a “chance” …

STATE COLLEGE – Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen both enjoyed 100-yard rushing games Saturday for the second time in their Penn State careers. Allen said there’s more to come. “We can do it for all of our games,” he said. “Are you kidding me? I love to see my brother win. I love to see him get in that zone. …

Warner credits Saleh’s role for his development into 49ers star originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Fred Warner realizes that without Robert Saleh, his NFL career might have panned out differently. Days prior to the 2024 season opener, the 49ers All-Pro linebacker shared with reporters how the New York Jets coach – then San Francisco’s defensive coordinator – positively …

First Down This is the danger of overreaction, of penciling in favorites and roaming blissfully unaware through the minefield that is the college football regular season. A week ago, Notre Dame had a clear path to the College Football Playoff. Now there’s wild uncertainty under the Golden Dome after a 16-14 loss to Northern Illinois. A week ago, Irish quarterback …

The 2024 NFL season is underway and as teams finished up with preseason, their injury picture for Week 1 became a little clearer. Some teams knows they will be without certain players for the first game of their season. Others are taking it day-by-day as names have popped up during practice this week. The Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers are …

Nebraska scored 28 unanswered first-half points in its win over Colorado. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz) Colorado still has a lot of the same flaws it did a year ago. The Buffaloes were exposed by Nebraska on Saturday night as the Cornhuskers rolled to a XX-XX victory in Lincoln. Nebraska took the game over from the start and raced out to …

Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase wanted his new contract yesterday, literally. (He actually wanted it two days ago.) On Sunday, the Bengals play the Patriots. That’s when we’ll all find out whether Chase will take the field, at a total fourth-year compensation package of $4.8 million. The Bengals reportedly are proceeding as if Chase will play, according to Jeremy Fowler of …

CLEMSON — Clemson football defensive back Tyler Venables was ejected for targeting in the third quarter of Saturday’s game against App State. It occurred on the Mountaineers’ opening drive of the second half as they drove into Clemson’s territory. Venables will miss the remainder of Saturday’s game and the first half of Clemson’s game against NC State on Sept. 21. Tyler …

Saleh commends 49ers’ defensive growth, continuity from time as DC originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Throughout the Kyle Shanahan era, the 49ers defense has had a distinct identity centered around physicality and hustle. On Monday, New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh — who was responsible for distilling that character as the San Francisco defensive coordinator from 2017 …

Sep. 7—SOUTH BEND — Quarterback Riley Leonard’s late turnover and the ensuing 35-yard field goal off the boot of Kanon Woodill helped Northern Illinois stun No. 5 Notre Dame on Saturday in its second game of the season. A 62-yard field goal by Irish kicker Mitch Jeter was blocked and recovered by the Huskies, leading to a massive 16-14 upset …

Washington’s veteran backup will be sidelined for at least the next four weeks. The Commanders announced on Saturday that Marcus Mariota has been placed on injured reserve. Mariota is dealing with a pectoral injury that sidelined him for Thursday and Friday’s practices. He was listed as limited on Wednesday. The No. 2 overall pick of the 2015 draft, Mariota signed …

Sep. 7—A defensive performance for the ages, punctuated by Xavier Slayton’s sack of Wyoming quarterback Evan Svoboda on the final play to stop what could have been a game-winning drive propelled Idaho to a 17-13 win against the Cowboys. It allowed Idaho to even its record at 1-1, gave it a victory against a Football Bowl Subdivision opponent this season …

Saleh shares funny Staley anecdote to describe Bosa’s dominance originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area How does one precisely describe Nick Bosa’s dominance on the gridiron? Could it be describing his physical presence? Or could it be through detailing one of his 53.5 sacks? Surely, there’s a handful of ways of doing it, but when it became New York …

Sep 7, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan State Spartans place kicker Jonathan Kim (97) kicks a extra point during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Michigan State football defeated Maryland on the road in upset fashion on Saturday, securing an upset win over the Terrapins, 27-24. The win by Michigan …

Chargers receiver DJ Chark will be sidelined for at least the next four games. Los Angeles announced on Saturday that the Chark has been placed on injured reserve. Chark has been dealing with a hip injury and did not practice all week. Chark signed a one-year deal with L.A. in May. As a corresponding move, the Chargers have signed tight …