Though no paddlewheel trophy is up for grabs, a second straight River City Rivalry takes place Saturday at noon at Nippert Stadium when the Cincinnati Bearcats football team entertains the Pitt Panthers. UC traveled to Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh last season and downed the Panthers 27-21. UC led 27-7 going to the fourth quarter, as the Bearcats had a successful …

Welcome to the 2024 fantasy football season! Our team of analysts are looking to start the year off with some spice, bringing you their boldest predictions for the year ahead of NFL season kickoff. Zay Flowers clears 1,200 receiving yards and finishes inside the top 15 at the position. You can believe this and hold the opinion that Rashod Bateman …

Before Mike Willis leads the Marist College football team onto its home field Saturday, into what likely will be a charged setting, there probably won’t be the kind of rah-rah speech typical of a coach before a big game. “There’s no such thing as rising to the occasion or being clutch,” said Willis, who was hired as a first-time head …

Eye-popping records among five bold 49ers predictions for 2024 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 2024 NFL season is here, and the 49ers Faithful is fired up for another huge season that ultimately will end up in the same heartbreak right around the Valentine’s Day holiday. I’m sorry, that’s mean. I’m not predicting that. Please forgive me. …

Sep 1, 2019; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws during the first half against the Houston Cougars at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The Oklahoma Sooners will look to improve to 2-0 on the 2024 season when they host the Houston Cougars on Saturday night. The two programs have …

The Kansas City Chiefs are trying to do something no team has ever done: win three straight Super Bowls. The rest of the NFL is trying to stop them. Here are the key elements of the Chiefs’ success, which will again play a role in their quest — and could provide clues to how other teams can unseat the kings …

Sep. 5—CUMBERLAND — Allegany failed to meet the lofty expectations set before last season. It hopes to exceed them this time around. The Campers sported a 23-player season class in 2023 and had their sights on a region championship and a trip to Annapolis. Instead, Allegany saw its season end with a disappointing 35-14 defeat to county rival Mountain Ridge …

Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton chats with the star wide receiver about his evolving leadership role in San Francisco and advice for younger teammates. Deebo Samuel joined Yahoo Sports on behalf of FedEx. Video Transcript What’s up y’all? I’m Caroline Fenton with Yahoo Sports and joining us now, on behalf of the fedex Air and Ground Awards is San Francisco 49 …

Arizona State’s football program looked great beating Wyoming to start the season. No arguments there. But will it carry over when the Sun Devils host the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Mountain America Stadium on Saturday? Actually, yes. I think it will, even if there are some big differences between the teams. “I’m excited for this week,” ASU coach Kenny Dillingham …

Every NFL team enters the season with dreams of hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. And every team knows the odds are stacked against them.  Simple math is the clearest way to convey that. Thirty-one of the league’s 32 teams will fail in their quest. Reaching — and winning in — February tends to require immense talent, incredible coaching and pristine health. …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz chats with Ravens running back Derrick Henry about moving on from the Tennessee Titans after eight seasons and teaming up with MVP Lamar Jackson. Derrick joined Yahoo Sports on behalf of Pepsi. View more Video Transcript Jason Fitz from Yahoo Sports, hanging out with the King Derek Henry joining us on behalf of Pepsi. You are …

Florida QB DJ Lagway is getting the start in Week 2. The freshman is atop the depth chart ahead of the Gators’ game against Samford on Saturday. Graham Mertz suffered a concussion in the second half of Florida’s loss to Miami in Week 1 and is still in concussion protocol. Lagway replaced Mertz after he was hit following an interception. …

Eagles vs. Packers predictions for Week 1 of NFL season in Brazil originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles will kick off their season as the home team agains the Packers at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil on Friday, Sept. 6. This is the first-ever NFL game in South America. Let’s get to the predictions: Reuben Frank (0-0) …

In recent years, we’ve had fun doing a “Pro Bowl Confidential” where, in an anonymous survey, we ask 10 quick questions, mostly superlatives about the best of the NFL, from the best of the NFL. This year, we wanted to survey the most important position in the league, talking to NFL quarterbacks about the best at their position, the positions …

It’s time for our first top-10 matchup of the season. Week 2 boasts a game between two of the four playoff teams from a season ago as Texas visits Michigan. The game is the first of a home-and-home series between the two college football powerhouses as Michigan heads to Austin in 2027. In between, Texas has two games against Ohio …