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After four picks in Rams opener, what if Stetson Bennett flounders against Chargers?
Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett, shown under the watchful eye of quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone, will start in the second preseason game. (Gary Klein / Los Angeles Times) Stetson Bennett’s goals are simple for when the Rams face the Chargers in a preseason game Saturday at SoFi Stadium. The Rams quarterback said he wants to build on the positives from the …
Read More »Josh Heupel recaps Tennessee’s second scrimmage in fall camp
Josh Heupel. Tennessee Volunteers versus Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on October 21, 2023. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire No. 15 Tennessee scrimmaged for a second time in fall training camp at Neyland Stadium on Thursday. The Vols’ second scrimmage is after 11 practices in camp in preparation for the 2024 football season. Rankings reflect the preseason US …
Read More »Mike Greenberg is the favorite to replace Sam Ponder as host of Sunday NFL Countdown
Get ready for more Mike Greenberg. Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com reports that the omnipresent ESPN host is the favorite to replace Sam Ponder as host of ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown. Also in consideration is NFL Live cost Laura Rutledge. ESPN fired Ponder and Robert Griffin III on Thursday. Although they were characterized as financial moves, both have time left on …
Read More »Helmet comms is a start, but critics say more steps needed to stop sign-stealing in college football
This whole sign-stealing mess could be solved in, well, a snap. Part of the answer lies in a small two-room office in Rochester, Minn. It is there that GoRout, a firm well-known in football circles, makes its headquarters. The company has staff in 23 states. Its products are in all 50 states and three countries. GoRout now supplies 45 Division …
Read More »NFL survivor picks 2024: Best football knockout pick, pool strategy, schedule breakdown, plus optimal grid
NFL survivor pools are one of the simplest ways to give yourself a vested interest in the 2024 NFL season, but making a deep run still requires elements of strategy. All you have to do every week is pick one team to win, with the caveat that you can’t use the same team twice. The Ravens had the best record …
Read More »ESPN predicts each 2024 Ohio State football game using its FPI matchup predictor
Nov 11, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Cade Stover (8) is congratulated by Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Carson Hinzman (75) on his touchdown during the NCAA football game against Michigan State University at Ohio Stadium. The Ohio State football season is getting closer by the day, now just a few short weeks away and this …
Read More »ESPN predicts each 2024 Ohio State football game using its FPI matchup predictor
Nov 11, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Cade Stover (8) is congratulated by Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Carson Hinzman (75) on his touchdown during the NCAA football game against Michigan State University at Ohio Stadium. The Ohio State football season is getting closer by the day, now just a few short weeks away and this …
Read More »Jim Harbaugh: I love Colin Kaepernick, but he won’t be on our staff or team this year
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh has discussed hiring Colin Kaepernick as an assistant coach, but Harbaugh says that won’t be happening any time soon. Asked about his recent comments on Kaepernick, Harbaugh said after Thursday’s practice that Kaepernick will not be with the Chargers in any capacity this season. “I love Colin, and always will, and that gets conflated into he …
Read More »2024 college football quarterback battles: Iowa unsettled, leader emerging at Michigan as fall camp unfolds
Fewer things command more attention than quarterback battles during college football’s offseason. As the stars of yesterday move onto the NFL or other ventures, prominent programs spend the months between bowl season and Week 1 trying to identify a new leader for their offense. Sometimes, succession plans are clear. But in the era of the transfer portal, replacing a quarterback …
Read More »NFL Odds, Lines, Spreads, Moneylines, and the Growth of NFL Betting
Betting on NFL games has become popular since the introduction of online betting. Betting on football on the app or web makes it easier than ever to place a bet, and adds to the excitement of watching your favorite team play. NFL Regular Season Betting The DraftKings Sportsbook app makes betting on football games incredibly easy. The platform provides …
Read More »Cowboys 53-man roster projection: Predicting who will make the final cut with one preseason game in the books
One preseason game down, two to go before the Dallas Cowboys, along with the rest of the NFL, have to trim their rosters from as many as 90 players all the way down to the standard 53. There aren’t a ton of spots available that aren’t being retained by members of the 2023 squad, but there are a few up …
Read More »Ken Schreiber’s 5 preseason takeaways as college football prepares to kick off 2024
Back for our ninth year and expanding by leaps and bounds, we’ll get to all the striking changes over the past six months as well as some of the more significant developments. But just like any other year, we begin by addressing what nobody is reporting with an honest, unbiased and transparent perspective on the status of college football. Fans …
Read More »Patriots rookie QB Drake Maye plays more, leads team to touchdown
Rookie quarterback Drake Maye led the New England Patriots to a touchdown, his first in the NFL. There might not be many touchdowns or much of Maye early in the regular season for the Patriots. New England is being careful with the third overall pick. Part of that is the infrastructure around Maye isn’t conducive to success for a rookie …
Read More »Rookie watch: These Missouri football freshmen could get playing time in 2024
In a preseason headlined by veteran experience and seasoned newcomers, some youngsters are making some noise. Missouri football is fast approaching its 2024 season-opener, which comes Thursday, Aug. 29 against Murray State on Faurot Field in Columbia. Behind the scenes, some true freshmen are drawing the plaudits of their peers and mentors. “I mean, there’s freshmen in every aspect of …
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