BLOOMINGTON — When Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti popped in the film this week of Maryland, it wasn’t the first time he did a deep dive on the team’s starting quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. Cignetti recruited Edwards when he was a three-star recruit coming out of Lake Braddock High School. His preps career unfolded less than two hours from James Madison’s …

Sherman proclaims Purdy had ‘statement game’ in 49ers’ loss to Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy, the 49ers and the Faithful have heard the narratives time and time again. And on Sunday at SoFi Stadium, the third-year quarterback dispelled some of the criticism. San Francisco lost to the Los Angeles Rams in heartbreaking fashion, a game …

Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter lead Colorado to a thrilling win over Baylor | College Football Enquirer Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel and senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde to discuss the Buffaloes’ 38-31 win over the Bears and the two improbable plays by Colorado’s superstars. Hear the full conversation on the “College …

The Minnesota Vikings have been reborn with Sam Darnold at quarterback, and thankfully the renaissance (Darnoldisssance?) can continue without interruption. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the MRI on Darnold’s knee showed a bruise but no structural damage and the QB isn’t expected to miss any time. Darnold took a low hit late in the third quarter against the Houston …

For the first Saturday in October, Wisconsin football fans can prepare for a morning of kegs and eggs outside Camp Randall Stadium before seeing their team try to win its 2024 Big Ten home opener. The Badgers’ Oct. 5 game against Purdue in Madison will kick off at 11 a.m. CT, the program announced Monday. The matchup will air on …

The Titans will be without at least one of their key defensive players for multiple games. Tennessee head coach Brian Callahan told reporters in his Monday news conference that cornerback Chidobe Awuzie is set to miss time with a groin injury. Awuzie is also a candidate to go on injured reserve. Callahan named rookie corner Jarvis Brownlee Jr. as one …

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 23: Xavier Watts #0 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half at Notre Dame Stadium on September 23, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) While many of us expected that the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team would be wearing its green …

After Ravens running back Derrick Henry gained 151 yards and scored two touchdowns against a beleaguered Dallas defense, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that his team didn’t sign the modern-day Jim Brown in free agency because they couldn’t afford him. That’s a crock of something other than butter. They could have afforded him. They chose not to pursue him. Henry’s …

Iowa State football’s Big 12 Conference game against Baylor on Saturday, Oct. 5 is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 p.m. CT, it was announced Monday. The game is set to be televised on Fox. On Saturday, the No. 19 Cyclones (3-0) cruised to a 52-7 win over Arkansas State. Quarterback Rocco Becht passed for 204 yards and two touchdowns …

49ers QB Purdy joined elite company with stellar showing in loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There are plenty of 49ers to blame for the epic collapse against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium but quarterback Brock Purdy is far from the main culprit. The third-year signal-caller was stellar in San Francisco’s 27-24 loss to …

Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Andrel Anthony (5) celebrates after the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the University of Texas (UT) Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Oklahoma won 34-30. The most anticipated game of the season for the Auburn Tigers is on the horizon as the …

What other rookie QBs tell us about Maye’s inevitable path with Pats originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston There’s a partisan divide in this country, and it’s over how we develop rookie quarterbacks. Both sides are entrenched. There’s the “play ’em right away” true believers. They cite Peyton Manning, Troy Aikman, and John Elway as future Hall of Famers who …

Sep 21, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; DUPLICATE***Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek (89) runs the ball against the Marshall Thundering Herd in the second half at Ohio Stadium on Saturday. We’re now through four weeks in the new, improved, and expanded Big Ten. Each time out provides additional data points and eyeball tests to try and figure out the pecking …

Mayo gives positive injury updates on couple key Patriots players originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots need all the help they can get on their offensive line. This unit played horribly in the Week 3 loss to the New York Jets. It allowed seven sacks and 15 QB hits. The Jets got pressure on 53.8 percent …

Penn State football is preparing for its biggest proving point yet − with its most scintillating Beaver Stadium environment − of this young 2024 season. The Nittany Lions’ Big Ten competition begins with fireworks Saturday night. Which means it will be the most expensive home ticket yet. The undefeated Lions (3-0) and Illinois Fighting Illinois − both ranked teams − …