Oregon football is ready to erase the memory of its only two losses during the 2023 football season. As the Ducks move from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten, they enter the 2024 football season as favorites to contend for the 12-team College Football Playoffs and a conference championship. Oregon is ranked as the No. 3 team in the US LBM …
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Final predictions for every AFC team: Jets, Titans, Steelers & more | Football 301
Nate Tice and Charles McDonald join forces to preview every team in the AFC. For each team they discuss win totals, give a player to watch and try to predict why each team could under- or over-perform expectations this season. After discussing why the Georgia Bulldog championship-winning defense has underperformed so far in the NFL, Nate and Charles dive into …
Read More »Pigskin preview: Big Reds carry memory of former teammate into new season
CENTERVILLE — What would Ayden Beeson say to his teammates is he were in the locker room this season as part of the Centerville High School football team? “I’m not sure you can print what he’d probably say to us,” Centerville senior Brady Cisler said with a laugh. One thing is for sure. If any team is motivated to ‘Be …
Read More »NFL survivor picks 2024: Best football knockout pick, pool strategy, optimal grid, schedule breakdown
NFL survivor pools have become one of the most popular full-season betting contests offered at sportsbooks. All contestants have to do is pick a winning team every week, but teams can only be used once during the course of the 2024 NFL schedule. Picking the heaviest favorite in the NFL odds can be a tool used to make NFL survivor …
Read More »Michigan State trying to avoid ‘chasing ghosts’ in opener vs. Florida Atlantic
EAST LANSING — Jonathan Smith warned about “chasing ghosts.” So did Joe Rossi. In other words, Michigan State football’s new staff can’t worry as much about what Florida Atlantic did a year ago. Their focus needs to be on adjusting to what they see on the field when the Spartans kick off the season Friday night. And on themselves. “I …
Read More »Giants’ initial 53-man roster set for 2024 NFL season after series of moves
The Giants and the rest of the NFL had until 4 p.m. on Tuesday to trim their rosters to 53 players, and for the G-Men to get there they had to make some surprising decisions. Wide receivers Isaiah Hodgins and Allen Robinson were part of the cuts. Big Blue originally claimed Hodgins off waivers two seasons ago and he came …
Read More »2024 Best NFL running backs: Christian McCaffrey, Derrick Henry lead rankings
The NFL season is almost here, with Week 1 approaching rapidly. The FOX Sports NFL staff has been rolling out their annual position rankings to get you acquainted with the biggest names in the sport. Over the past few weeks, we’ve covered the top off-ball linebackers, cornerbacks, edge rushers, and now we’ll dive into running backs. Members of the FOX …
Read More »Paul Boggs: OPSMA High School Football Notebook Week 1
Aug. 27—COLUMBUS — Week 1 of the 2024 high school football season is officially in the books. Just because it was early didn’t mean there weren’t any fireworks. Let’s take a look at some of the top performances from all around the state — with this week’s Ohio Prep Sports Media High School Football Notebook. * Portsmouth senior Chase Heiland …
Read More »Commanders’ final 53-man roster 2024: Strengths and weaknesses, plus Dan Quinn addresses cut decisions
The Commanders cut their roster down to the required 53 Tuesday afternoon, and the theme of the day is that overhaul continued under new general manager Adam Peters and new coach Dan Quinn. Just a week after trading Jahan Dotson to Philadelphia, Washington cut several members of recent draft classes, including 2023 picks Ricky Stromberg, Braeden Daniels, K.J. Henry, Chris …
Read More »Kirk Ferentz comments on TJ Hall winning Iowa’s starting CB job
One of the most hotly contested competitions in the lead-up to Iowa’s season opener against Illinois State has been at cornerback. Graduate cornerback Jermari Harris was penciled in as a returning starter for the Hawkeyes given his 18 career starts and 12 starts in the 2023 season. Harris, a 6-foot-1, 189 pound cornerback, has registered 78 tackles, 17 passes defensed, …
Read More »Did the Patriots mess up with their offensive line draft strategy?
Did the Patriots mess up with their offensive line draft strategy? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston What good is a promising young quarterback when no one can protect him? It’s a question New England Patriots are asking themselves heading into the 2024 season. Drake Maye has flashed his high upside with a solid training camp and an impressive preseason …
Read More »Colorado football mailbag: Has Buffs’ run defense improved? Record prediction?
Oct 7, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders with son and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Game week is finally here. The Colorado football team kicks off the 2024 season and Year 2 of the Deion Sanders era against perennial FCS powerhouse North Dakota State on Thursday …
Read More »Ranking best QBs available after 2024 NFL roster cuts: Patriots’ Bailey Zappe among notable names released
All 32 NFL teams are finalizing their rosters ahead of the 2024 season, which means hundreds of players are becoming available, if only briefly, amid last-minute cuts and trades. Among the cutdown casualties: A handful of notable quarterbacks, including several recent early-round draft picks. Keeping in mind that rosters are always fluid, with teams often tweaking their 53-man lineups even …
Read More »Football notebook: Shawnee snaps losing skid
Aug. 27—It was 671 days between Shawnee’s 33-19 win over Lima Central Catholic on the opening night of high school football Thursday and the last time the Indians celebrated a victory on the final night of the 2022 regular season. But it was a mere 56 seconds that played a huge role in Thursday night’s victory, which Shawnee hopes means …
Read More »NFL Predictions: Who will sit atop the AFC and NFC West?
Day 2 of NFL Predictions Week is all about the AFC and NFC West, and our FOX Sports’ personalities are continuing their rankings ahead of kickoff. On Day 1, “First Things First” co-hosts Nick Wright and Chris Broussard started things off by ranking the teams in the AFC and NFC East, including which ones will earn a playoff berth. Now, …
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