Sep. 1—PULLMAN — John Mateer would like to say he wasn’t nervous. “I would try to deny it,” Mateer said. “But yeah, I was a little nervous, unfortunately, going into that first drive.” Any nerves Mateer may have had were expelled when he orchestrated eight consecutive touchdown drives, sparked by a 30-yard, acrobatic diving touchdown grab from Oregon transfer Kris …

Aug 31, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars running back Djouvensky Schlenbaker (15) and Washington State Cougars offensive lineman Christian Hilborn (61) celebrate after a touchdown against the Portland State Vikings in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports Here at Seahawks Wire, we are starting a new on-going series for …

Ricky Pearsall was drafted into the NFL by the 49ers from the University of Florida [Getty Images] NFL player Ricky Pearsall has been shot in the chest during an attempted robbery in San Francisco. Pearsall, 23, “sustained a bullet wound to his chest” and is in a “serious but stable condition” according to his team the San Francisco 49ers, following …

The No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish travel to College Station to take on the No. 20 Texas A&M Aggies in one of the marquee matchups on the Week 1 college football schedule. Both teams have a strong tie to the 2023 Duke football team as Riley Leonard, the quarterback of that squad, takes over at quarterback for Notre Dame. …

LOS ANGELES — For as long as he can remember, Miller Moss always wanted to play for Southern California. He got to witness USC’s quarterback legacy be carried by Matt Barkley and Sam Darnold, and the hometown kid appeared to be in line to be the next signal-caller when the four-star recruit walked onto campus in 2021. Moss had to …

The first official Saturday of the 2024 college football season is in the books. Now it’s time for LSU football to take the stage with the marquee game of the day on Sunday. The No. 12-ranked Tigers take on No. 23 USC in what is now an SEC-Big Ten matchup following the latest round of college football realignment. Watch LSU …

Kyren Williams flourished last season once the Rams started to emphasize the run. He scored 15 touchdowns in 12 games. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) They play in an offense that features one of the NFL’s premier passers and two of its most dynamic receivers. But Rams running backs Kyren Williams and Blake Corum will be pivotal pieces for …

1st Quarter Report A win for Nebraska would push their record over .500, and after one quarter of play they’ve put themselves in a good position to make it happen. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead UTEP 30-7. Nebraska entered the game with four straight defeats and they’re well on their way to making it …

(Los Angeles Times photo illustration; photographs from Associated Press) Maybe this is the year the Detroit Lions finally win the Super Bowl. Or perhaps the Houston Texans? Or how about the Cleveland Browns, who last won a division crown in 1989? (Incidentally, since realignment in 2002, every NFL franchise but Cleveland has won its division at least once.) Part of …

Michigan football’s new kicker picked up right where his predecessors left off. Junior Dominic Zvada was a perfect 3-for-3 on field goal attempts and made three extra points to account for 12 of Michigan’s 30 points in the season-opening win over Fresno State. Zvada, a transfer from Arkansas State, looked like the natural successor for James Turner, last year’s kicker, …

It’s too dramatic to suggest Sanjay Lal has to mold a clump of clay into a masterpiece, but as receivers coach for the Chargers, he’s facing a significant challenge. The team has talent at the position, and certainly has invested draft picks, but in most cases those players are either untested or underperforming. On the other end of those passes …

Who’s Playing Eastern Kentucky Colonels @ Mississippi State Bulldogs Current Records: Eastern Kentucky 0-0, Mississippi State 0-0 How To Watch When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 6 p.m. ETWhere: Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field — Starkville, MississippiTV: ESPN+Follow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Ticket Cost: $5.00 What to Know The Eastern Kentucky Colonels will hit the road to start this year’s …

Alabama football got its 2024 season and coach Kalen DeBoer’s inaugural season with the program started on the right foot with a 63-0 win over Western Kentucky on Saturday night at Bryant-Denny Stadium. It was a game that saw Alabama dominate in all aspects. Following the win, we asked for questions and comments from Crimson Tide fans. Now, we have …

Who’s Playing Western Kentucky Hilltoppers @ No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide Current Records: Western Kentucky 0-0, Alabama 0-0 How To Watch When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 7 p.m. ETWhere: Bryant-Denny Stadium — Tuscaloosa, AlabamaTV: ESPNFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Ticket Cost: $30.00 What to Know The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will hit the road to start this year’s …

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti was impressed with his team’s “crisp start” in a 31-7 win over FIU on Saturday, but had mixed feelings about the rest of the game with most of his concerns centered around the offense’s disappointing second half. “Just too many opportunities squandered,” Cignetti said. He thought there were as many 10 missed plays by …