The Cincinnati Bengals lead the Washington 10-7 at halftime in the preseason finale for both teams. The Commanders sat most of their starters for the game, and went with veteran backup Jacoby Brissett as the starting quarterback. Washington started LG Saahdiq Charles, C Nick Gates and RG Sam Cosmi on the offensive line. Those were the only offensive starters to …

The start of Vanderbilt football’s season-opening game against Hawaii on Saturday has been delayed by weather, a program spokesperson said. Storms first approached FirstBank Stadium at approximately 5 p.m., requiring officials to evacuate the stadium. NCAA regulations require play to stop for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning strike within eight miles of the playing field. The fans also …

Aaron Rodgers last appeared in a preseason game in 2018 as a member of the Green Bay Packers. Five years later, the four-time MVP stepped on the field in the New York Jets’ preseason finale in green and white. Rodgers’ first drive as a Jet – five plays for 23 yards – resulted in a punt, but he connected with …

Wisconsin football is just seven days away from returning, as the Badgers open their season on Saturday against Buffalo at Camp Randall Stadium. The Badgers are ready to begin the season as camp comes to a close, and with the beginning of game week looming head coach Luke Fickell named his 2023 captains. It was a pair of players on …

USATSI Browns receiver Jakeem Grant was carted off the field during Cleveland’s preseason loss to the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday. The team fears Grant suffered a broken patella in his knee on the opening kickoff and is set to undergo an MRI on Sunday, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. A broken patella would sideline Grant for the entire 2023 season.  …

Getty Images Where there was a little bit of turbulence, Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets offense found its way during their second drive of Saturday night’s preseason game against the Giants.  After punting on its opening drive, the Jets put together a four-play, 52-yard drive their next time out that was capped off by Rodgers’ nifty 14-yard touchdown pass …

Veteran college football quarterback Sam Hartman has played a lot of football over the years but before Saturday, he hadn’t played a regular season game with Notre Dame.  That changed as the Fighting Irish signal caller had quite the debut in the 42-3 win over Navy. Hartman finished with a strong afternoon, completing 19 of 23 passes for 251-yards and four …

Aaron Rodgers came out to cheers from at least half of the fans at MetLife Stadium. Before he got in the New York Jets huddle for the first time in a game, he flashed the “I love you” sign to the crowd. He gave the Jets fans on hand more to cheer about later. Rodgers’ preseason debut against the New …

The idea of a freaks list has become commonplace in the world of football. Over a decade ago, The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman created the first list, highlighting the biggest athletic anomalies in the sport — players who should not be able to run as fast as they do, or lift as much as they do according to their size. Earlier …

If there was any doubt that wide receiver Malik Heath was going to be on the Green Bay Packers’ final 53-man roster, that question has most likely been answered following Saturday’s preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks. “Potentially,” said Matt LaFleur when asked if Heath could be a part of the receiver rotation this season. “He was out there first …

The 2023 college football season is officially underway, as Week Zero presents several interesting matchups, but let’s be honest, next weekend’s Week One slate is when the real action begins, including Texas A&M’s season opener vs. New Mexico inside a packed Kyle Field to kick off Jimbo Fisher’s redemption tour. Within the exciting return of the always entertaining College GameDay …

Latu’s knee, other injuries likely to impact 49ers’ initial roster originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers will have a few injuries to consider when constructing their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday. Rookie tight end Cameron Latu sustained the latest injury. Latu, a third-round draft pick, is likely to undergo surgery to repair a damaged …

No. 13 Notre Dame spent all day Saturday taking down Navy in the 2023 college football season-opener.  The Irish scored touchdowns on their first five possessions in the lopsided victory. For Notre Dame, it’s their third win all-time in Ireland, this one being the first with the Irish serving as the home team in front of the Irish. Navy is …

Darnold shares insightful advice for Lance after 49ers-Cowboys trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Trey Lance’s NFL career took a full 180 this week, and no one knows the feeling quite like 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold. The 49ers moved on from the guy who was supposed to be their franchise quarterback by trading Lance to the Dallas Cowboys …

That was fun for Notre Dame football fans, wasn’t it. The Irish completely dominated Navy, winning 42-3. This game was over early in the second half and honestly, there wasn’t much to complain about after a win like this. There were many more positives than negatives and that will show below. It was more than encouraging to see the team …