USATSI The Minnesota Vikings are leaving tight end T.J. Hockenson on the physically unable to perform list to begin the 2024 season, according to ESPN. This means the veteran is required to miss at least the first four games of the upcoming season before being eligible to return.  This was an expected move for Minnesota as Hockenson is continuing to …

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Aug. 27—The first week of high school football has come and gone. With it, there is plenty to talk about. There’s nothing like the talking points that come from the first week of live action after nearly two months of preseason, whether it be high school, college or the NFL. Is some of it overreaction? Absolutely, but the buzz of …

The Wisconsin Badgers will enter their Week 1 matchup with Western Michigan ranked No. 40 in ESPN FPI. That slot is down from their previous spot at No. 39, due to Georgia Tech’s rise up to No. 37 after upsetting Florida State in Week 0. Related: Big Ten Power Rankings entering Week 1: A clean slate for Wisconsin FPI does …

Texans edge rusher Will Anderson has missed some time this month with an ankle injury, but it looks like the 2023 defensive rookie of the year is on the right path for the September 8 opener against the Colts. Head coach DeMeco Ryans offered an update on where things stand with Anderson on Monday. He stopped short of ruling Anderson …

Wisconsin football is in an interesting place entering the 2024 season. The program is off consecutive 7-6 seasons, the most recent a disappointing debut campaign for new head coach Luke Fickell. But expectations are still high entering 2024. Those expectations are tied to the program’s success from 2000-2019 and to Fickell’s resume before arriving in Madison. Related: Big Ten Power …

The NFL frequently tinkers with its rules about third quarterbacks, as teams don’t want to use a roster spot on a third-string quarterback who probably won’t get on the field, and the league not wanting the ugly football that would ensue if a team with only two quarterbacks saw both of them injured in the same game. To Titans coach …

Sep 14, 2019; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Ty Chandler (8) runs for a touchdown against the Chattanooga Mocs during the first quarter at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports Tennessee will host Chattanooga on Saturday to open the 2024 season. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest between …

Tired of the New York Jets hype yet? Hopefully not, because it doesn’t appear to be ending any time soon.  Conventional wisdom is that the Jets didn’t get a chance to reach their full potential last year after star quarterback Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles on the first drive of the season. But now, Rodgers is back, New York has …

After a report that Rams linebacker Ernest Jones was looking to be traded, Jones denied it. Now Rams coach Sean McVay says Jones is right that he never requested a trade, but that there have been trade talks with other teams. “We never said that he requested a trade. We’ve had communication with his representation and I’m going to leave …

Week 1 of the college football season is only days away so today we release the Rivals Freshman All-America offensive team focused on only 2024 prospects. Note: This 11-man team is comprised of a quarterback, one running back, four wide receivers, five offensive linemen and no tight ends. ***** CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State …

In advance of this week’s deadline, the Browns have reduced their roster by 16 players. Cleveland announced that the club has waived safety Tyler Coyle, guard Wyatt Davis, kicker Lucas Havrisik, cornerback Faion Hicks, linebacker Landon Honeycutt, linebacker Caleb Johnson, guard Zack Johnson, defensive end Jeremiah Martin, offensive tackle Roy Mbaeteka, linebacker Marvin Moody, offensive tackle Chim Okorafor, running back …

Sep 24, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Kyle McCord (6) runs during the second half of the NCAA Division I football game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 52-21. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch If you follow gambling at all you are likely already a devoted listener of the Sports Gambling Podcast …

The Rams got a big piece of their offense back on the practice field Monday. Wide receiver Puka Nacua took part in individual drills during the portion of practice open to the media. Nacua has been out since hurting his knee in early August. The Rams also had left guard Jonah Jackson and cornerback Darious Williams on the field and …

As the 2024 Texas high school football season nears kickoff Thursday, the American-Statesman takes a look at the top 10 players at every position. High school reporters Colby Gordon and Rick Cantu rank the top 10 wide receivers from the Austin area who surely will find themselves in the end zone plenty this year. OUR TEAM RANKINGS: The 10 best …