Kansas City Chiefs receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown was taken to a local hospital with a dislocated clavicle, a potentially significant setback for the two-time defending Super Bowl champions. Brown, who signed a one-year, $7 million contract in March, landed awkwardly on his shoulder following an 11-yard reception on the opening play of a 26-13 preseason loss at Jacksonville on Saturday …
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To paraphrase Frank Zappa, college football isn’t dead, it just smells funny. To be sure, it looked like college football as a national pastime could have headed for the grave as the NCAA lost lawsuit after lawsuit in its defense of amateurism. The U.S. Supreme Court lashed out in its summary of NCAA v. Alston, with Justice Brett Kavanaugh condemning …
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Aug. 11—PULLMAN — The Cougs will soon know who their leader is. Both third-year quarterback John Mateer and senior transfer Zevi Eckhaus got equal opportunities to showcase their stuff in Washington State’s first fall scrimmage Saturday at Gesa Field. The two starting quarterback hopefuls threw multiple touchdowns, but only one will start come Week 1 and the Cougs will know …
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Caleb Williams took his first game snaps as the Bears quarterback on Saturday and they were productive ones for the first overall pick of this year’s draft. Williams was 4-of-7 for 95 yards while leading the Bears to a pair of field goals. A pair of drops kept his numbers from looking even better, but Williams converted a long third …
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One hundred years later, the Chicago Tribune Silver Football remains one of the highest honors a Big Ten player can receive. The list of winners includes future Pro Football Hall of Famers and Super Bowl MVPs along with others less remembered in the sport’s annals. But all have individual stories of perseverance and determination that made them into the men …
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Preseason results may not count in the standings, but they aren’t meaningless. That was part of Bills head coach Sean McDermott’s message after Saturday’s preseason opener against the Bears. His team was outgained by 140 yards while giving up eight sacks, committing 11 penalties, turning the ball over and failing to score a touchdown in a 33-6 loss. “Our standard …
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Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz said Saturday following the Hawkeyes’ Kids’ Day at Kinnick that sophomore offensive lineman Cade Borud will serve a one-game suspension. That means that Borud will be suspended for Iowa’s Aug. 31 season opener versus Illinois State from Kinnick Stadium. The suspension stems from his OWI arrest back in July where Borud reportedly registered a …
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The Wisconsin Badgers are, at least publicly, in the midst of a quarterback competition between Miami transfer Tyler Van Dyke and redshirt sophomore Braedyn Locke. It being called a true ‘competition’ feels a bit performative given Van Dyke’s experience and track record, and the Badgers’ eagerness to land him in the transfer portal last winter. Van Dyke will be the …
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One thing that the Oregon Ducks aren’t lacking going into the 2024 season is playmakers. No matter where you look on the offense, you will find guys who can dazzle with the ball in their hands. From Jordan James and Noah Whittington to Tez Johnson and Evan Stewart, there are endless options when it comes to players who could potentially …
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In Roob’s Observations: Will Nakobe Dean get a chance to beat out Zach Baun? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Some thoughts on the Nakobe Dean-Zach Baun competition, a look at promising rookie running back Kendall Milton and figuring out who would run on the all-time Eagles 400-meter relay team. With one preseason game in the books, two to go …
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OU coach Brent Venables talks with a fan during Meet the Sooners Day for the University of Oklahoma football team at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial stadium in Norman, Okla. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK Oklahoma Sooners head football coach [autotag]Brent Venables[/autotag] is entering his third season leading the program. After a disappointing 6-7 finish in …
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Quarterback Bo Nix #10 is expected to play for the Broncos in their upcoming preseason game against the Colts this Sunday. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) The drought was the very worst … but football season is (un)officially back with the 2024 NFL preseason. This Sunday, the preseason continues with matchups between the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts, and the Dallas Cowboys …
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The Wisconsin Badgers are ‘trending up’ on the defensive side of the football entering the 2024 season according to Pick Six Previews. The popular preview magazine migrated its Big Ten defense preview to 247Sports.com, where it explained which direction each of the conference’s defensive units are trending entering the year. Related: Big Ten power rankings in CBS Sports’ latest 1-134 ranking …
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Louis Rees-Zammit says making his debut for reigning Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs was a “great first experience”. The former Wales wing featured in the Chiefs’ pre-season friendly defeat by Jacksonville Jaguars. Rees-Zammit performed as running back, kicker and kick-returner during Saturday’s match, in addition to being part of the punt coverage team. He finished with two carries for …
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Bryson Eason. Tennessee Volunteers football game versus the Vanderbilt Commodores at Neyland Stadium on November 25, 2023. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season in 20 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. …
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