Aug 31, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) carries the ball for a touchdown against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-USA TODAY Sports The highly anticipated Kalen DeBoer era started off in blistering fashion as the Alabama Crimson Tide boat raced the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers …
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The Kansas City Chiefs insist that they are not thinking about last year’s opener against Detroit, when they celebrated their latest Super Bowl triumph with a flag-raising ceremony and were promptly beaten by the Lions. Patrick Mahomes is chief among them. The three-time Super Bowl MVP had by far the worst Week 1 performance of his career that night, completing …
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Breer details Patriots’ trade package, contract offer to Aiyuk originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots apparently put their best put forward in the Brandon Aiyuk sweepstakes — on multiple fronts. The Patriots aggressively pursued the Second-Team All-Pro wide receiver on the trade market this offseason, sending trade proposals to the San Francisco 49ers both prior to …
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No. 10 Florida State football looks to bounce back from a gut-wrenching upset loss to Georgia Tech last week in Dublin. But fans who have DirecTV as their cable TV provider won’t be able to watch DJ Uiagalelei and the Seminoles take on Thomas Castellanos and the Eagles on ESPN on Monday. The ESPN family of networks — including ABC, …
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Bo Nix will be starting at quarterback for the Broncos in Seattle on Sunday, but the team hasn’t made any announcements about who will be No. 2 on their depth chart for the season opener. Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson both made the 53-man roster and Stidham was seen as Nix’s top competition for the starting role, but head coach …
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Ole Miss football is at home again this week after powering through Furman, 76-0, in Week 1. The Rebels (1-0) host Middle Tennessee State at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled Saturday for 3:15 p.m. on SEC Network. MTSU opened the season with a 32-25 win over Tennessee Tech in coach Derek Mason’s first game. It’s the first time Ole Miss …
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The Bears have named their captains for 2024. Continuing the trend of having too many in lieu of too few, the Bears have eight. One of them was the first overall pick in the draft. Too little surprise, quarterback Caleb Williams has emerged immediately as a leader. The other captains are receiver DJ Moore, tight end Cole Kmet, tight end …
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After an exciting opening week of the high school football season, it’s time to look back on the top individual performances and vote for the best one. Read about the players that stood out last week and let us know which one should be the Morris/Sussex Football Player of the Week in the poll at the bottom of this page. …
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The Colts are taking a look at a veteran running back. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Leonard Fournette is taking a free-agent visit with Indianapolis on Monday. Fournette, 29, spent time on the Bills practice squad last season, appearing in a pair of games. He was on the field for 26 snaps and top 12 carries for 40 yards. …
Read More »LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 01: Garrett Nussmeier #13 of the LSU Tigers prepares to make a pass against the USC Trojans in the second quarter of the Vegas Kickoff Classic at Allegiant Stadium on September 01, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images) LSU head coach [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] wasn’t happy following the opening loss to USC. …
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Caleb Williams has been named co-captain of the Chicago Bears, the latest honor for the Heisman Trophy winner and No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. While the respect Williams has garnered from his teammates is clear, it should be noted that the Bears have A LOT of captains — Williams will be sharing the honor with seven other …
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Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith had a “C” on his jersey last year. This year, he won’t. A captain in 2023, Smith has been omitted from the 2024 roster recently announced by the team. The seven captains for 2024 are receiver A.J. Brown, kicker Jake Elliott, defensive end Brandon Graham, quarterback Jalen Hurts, tackle Lane Johnson, tackle Jordan Mailata, and cornerback …
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Memphis football kicked off its 2024 season with a blowout win over North Alabama, but the challenges will soon get tougher. Next up is Troy, the two-time defending Sun Belt champions. The Trojans (0-1) will visit Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday (11 a.m., ESPNU). Memphis (1-0) is a healthy favorite after Troy lost to Nevada in Week 1. The …
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Quarterback Caleb Williams is starting off his rookie season strong with the Chicago Bears. After just four months with the team, the 2024 No. 1 overall pick has earned the respect of his Chicago teammates and was voted as one of the Bears captains. The Bears announced the news that Williams was one of eight captains selected on Monday. Along …
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Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) reacts after the game against the LSU Tigers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports What a night for USC football and a fan base which wondered all offseason if the Trojans could pick themselves off the mat and regroup in 2024. The 2023 season …
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