Patriots-Seahawks preview: Old-school matchup will be won with defense originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — What the Bengals offense experienced in Week 1 was a wave of Patriots tacklers smothering them into submission. That was by design. You may catch the football on us, DeMarcus Covington’s defense seemed to say, but you won’t be getting far after the …

The Colorado State Rams will host the Colorado Buffaloes for the Rocky Mountain Showdown rivalry this Saturday night at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, CO. The Buffaloes are coming off last week’s loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, where they were defeated 28-10, while the Rams emerged as the winners in their week 2 game against Northern Colorado with a score …

When the Steelers visit the Broncos on Sunday, Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin will get another crack at a rookie quarterback. It’ll be Tomlin’s 31st career game against a first-year signal-caller. The victim this time around will be Bo Nix, the 12th overall pick in the 2024 draft. Tomlin’s record is 24-6 against rookie QBs. Earlier this week, Myles Simmons and …

Dec 30, 2023; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart (right) shakes hands with Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell (left) after the 2023 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Florida State Seminoles decommitment Javion Hilson plans to visit with several college football programs this fall including the Georgia …

It might be earlier than most fans are used to, but it’s time for the Apple Cup. The rivalry matchup between in-state foes Washington and Washington State is usually reserved for the Friday after Thanksgiving; however, with the Huskies leaving the Pac-12, the two rivals worked out a new contract to keep the annual matchup on the schedule for both …

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins is out for Week 2 after getting into a car accident, head coach John Harbaugh announced Friday. Wiggins, who was the Ravens’ first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, is currently listed on the team’s injury report as having a neck injury. “Nate was in a car accident a couple days ago,” Harbaugh said. “He’s …

Sep. 14—Jake Dickert understands the significance and life-changing effects a rivalry game can have. He believes this because a day after leading the Cougs to their largest Apple Cup victory in school history in 2021 (Washington State 40, Washington 13), WSU dropped Dickert’s interim title and named him the full-time Cougar football coach. “I don’t think (winning the 2021 Apple …

For the first time since November 2006 — going all the way back to when “Borat” was the top-grossing movie in the country — Alabama football will be playing a true road game with someone other than Nick Saban as its coach. Following a 2-0 start to coach Kalen DeBoer’s tenure, the Crimson Tide will face what will likely be …

OXFORD, Ohio – The nation’s oldest non-league rivalry commences at noon today as the Cincinnati Bearcats and Miami RedHawks meet for the 128th time with the winner taking or keeping possession of the Victory Bell. Saturday is likely the last Victory Bell game at a campus site This is scheduled to be the last on-campus meeting between the two teams …

The Indiana football season continues today against UCLA at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California. Curt Cignetti is 2-0 after two blowout wins over Florida International and Western Illinois, respectively. Against Western Illinois, the Hoosiers set a program record for most points scored in a single game with 77. IU returns to Pasadena for just the second time ever. The …

Darius Slay explains the difference between his rookie year and Quinyon Mitchell’s originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Quinyon Mitchell is already way ahead of Darius Slay. Because Slay got benched in his first NFL game as a rookie 2nd-round pick of the Lions back in 2013. “I got benched,” Slay said with a laugh before practice Friday. “He didn’t …

Former Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz is expected to return to the starting lineup for Florida‘s Week 2 game against Texas A&M on Saturday, according to a report from 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz. This update follows what has been a back-and-forth saga at quarterback for the Gators. Related: How Wisconsin’s recent transfer departures fared in Week 2 of 2024 football season Mertz began …

Eagles-Falcons player matchups to watch in Week 2 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles (1-0) will host the Falcons (0-1) in their home opener at the Linc on Monday Night Football. The Eagles are coming off a 34-29 win over the Packers in Brazil, while the Falcons are coming off an 18-10 home loss to the Steelers. Here …

. The Florida Gators host the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to open up the 2024 Southeastern Conference schedule, and if you are looking to watch the game live you have come to the right place. The Orange and Blue bounced back from an “embarrassing” loss to the Miami Hurricanes in Week 1 with a …

Tom Brady got mixed reviews from his first game as an announcer on Fox, and he recognizes that he has some growing to do. Brady said on his YouTube show that the lead-up to the game left him tired, but that the game itself was exciting for him. He also said he expects to get better with more experience. “Certainly …