The Denver Broncos will play the Arizona Cardinals during their final preseason game of 2024 (Photo by Tyler Schank/Getty Images) On the final day of play during the 2024 NFL preseason, the Denver Broncos will host the Arizona Cardinals for one of the league’s last exhibition matchups before the regular season begins on September 5. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix has …
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SEC football coach rankings: Where OU’s Brent Venables, Texas’ Steve Sarkisian fit
Nick Saban retired as dean of the SEC after 17 seasons and six national championships at Alabama. Georgia’s Kirby Smart, one of Saban’s brightest students, is now the most accomplished coach in the conference, but Smart isn’t the longest-tenured SEC head coach. That title belongs to Kentucky’s Mark Stoops, set to begin his 12th season in Lexington. Smart, entering Year …
Read More »VOTE: Who is Oklahoma high school football’s No. 1 prospect among rising juniors?
The 2024 Oklahoma high school football season is almost upon us, but until teams kick off in late August, we’re asking readers to vote on the top teams and players in the state. We asked readers to vote on the top senior player in Oklahoma high school football last week (there’s still time to vote on that). This week’s poll …
Read More »Sean McVay confirms Stetson Bennett will be Rams’ QB2 during Jimmy Garoppolo suspension
During the preseason, Rams head coach Sean McVay said he wanted to use all the time he had to determine whether Stetson Bennett is ready to open the season as the No. 2 quarterback. The Rams’ preseason is now over, and McVay has his answer: Bennett is ready. McVay confirmed on Saturday that Bennett will be the backup to Matthew …
Read More »Why FSU football’s offense fell flat in opener: Short yardage plays, missed opportunities
Florida State football opened the 2024 season with a surgical 75-yard scoring drive against Georgia Tech. The drive gave an impression that the No. 10 ranked Seminoles offense could be on the cusp of a special week zero performance. But a collection of missed opportunities and a lack of explosive plays ended FSU’s momentum as the Seminoles offense looked without …
Read More »School records, 99-yard TDs and more: Vote for IHSAA football player of Week 1.
Get your votes in by noon Thursday for our high school football player of the week. Vote in poll at bottom of article, or click here to vote. IHSAA football scores: Week 1 roundup, highlights, stats from across Indy-area Here are the nominees for Week 1: Gabe Aramboles, Westfield: The senior Ball State commit had seven catches for 138 yards …
Read More »FAMU football never panicked in rally on Norfolk State: ‘We take the pressure and ride with it.’
Hope never escaped Florida A&M football when it faced a 14-0 first-quarter deficit to Norfolk State on Saturday That’s because Week 0’s MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Atlanta’s Center Parc Stadium placed the Rattlers in familiar territory. Eight months ago, FAMU fell behind 14-0 in the first quarter to Howard in Atlanta’s Celebration Bowl before storming back to win 30-26. As fate …
Read More »Nick Sirianni likes what he sees from Eagles rookie Cooper DeJean in preseason debut
After missing most of training camp and the preseason with a hamstring injury, Eagles rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean got on the field for the preseason finale on Saturday. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni liked what he saw. “I saw him make a couple of really good plays,” Sirianni said. “I thought he looked fast and physical out there. Made a …
Read More »St. John’s coaching legend Jerry Haugen ends run with football program
COLLEGEVILLE — The St. John’s football program is entering the 2024 season without one of its longtime coaches. Defensive coordinator Jerry Haugen announced Thursday he was retiring after 48 seasons with the team. Haugen has also managed the SJU baseball team for 47 years and had previous roles on the hockey and basketball teams. He plans to continue with the …
Read More »VOTE: South Bend Tribune High School Football Player of the Week, Aug. 23
The first week of the high school football season did not disappoint in the South Bend area. Now, it’s time to vote which player was the best of the best. Seven players are nominated below for their week one performances. The poll will stay open until midnight ET Thursday, Aug. 29. You can vote as many times as you want …
Read More »Vote: What do you think Missouri football’s record will be in 2024 season?
How confident are you in these Tigers? Missouri football’s 2024 season is right around the corner. MU coach Eli Drinkwitz’s team will kick off their new campaign against Murray State at 7 p.m. Thursday on Faurot Field in Columbia. The game will air on SEC Network, and tickets are still available to catch the Tigers live at Memorial Stadium. Mizzou …
Read More »Who will win the college football national championship? Journal Star makes its picks
The College Football Playoffs will have a drastic new look this season when the postseason expands from four to 12 teams, opening the door for programs that have never come close to qualifying for the exclusive bracket. Here is a look at our College Football Playoff predictions, including the entire field by seed and each of our picks from the …
Read More »Will BYU struggle, or prove the doubters wrong?
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake looks on during the Cougars’ first full scrimmage of fall camp in Provo, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. | Jaren Wilkey, BYU Photo Welcome to the last of 40 straight weekends of speculation. The questions that have been kicked around since the fumble that ended BYU’s 2023 season are about to be answered — one way …
Read More »TSSAA football: Brentwood Academy vs. CPA game stream, live coverage
Brentwood Academy and CPA open the TSSAA football season with a rare Saturday night game (7 p.m. CT) between programs with high expectations. Watch the live stream above, via the Eagles Sports Broadcasting Network and Brentwood Academy, or here via the ESBN YouTube page. Brentwood Academy and first-year coach Paul Wade will be working to reverse last season’s 2-10 record. …
Read More »Doug Pederson: Mac Jones has done “extremely well,” but sometimes reverts to Patriots ways
The Jaguars wrapped up their preseason schedule on Friday night with Mac Jones making his final case to be the No. 2 quarterback behind Trevor Lawrence. Jones had been competing with C.J. Beathard this summer, but Beathard missed the game with a groin injury and Jones made a strong argument for himself by going 13-of-18 for 113 yards and a …
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