Daily Archives: September 2, 2024

ESPN analytics predicts the winner of Colorado’s Week 2 rivalry game at Nebraska

Sep 7, 2019; Boulder, CO, USA; General view of a statue of the mascot for the Colorado Buffaloes before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports According to ESPN’s matchup predictor, the Colorado Buffaloes are expected to lose their Week 2 matchup against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. ESPN analytics currently give the Buffs …

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Ninkovich blasts Mac Jones while praising Drake Maye’s ‘demeanor’

Ninkovich blasts Mac Jones while praising Drake Maye’s ‘demeanor’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Mac Jones didn’t see the end of his rookie contract in New England. And one former Patriots player apparently is very happy about that fact. Former Patriots edge rusher and two-time Super Bowl champion Rob Ninkovich was discussing the perils of New England playing rookie …

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Chiefs’ Andy Reid calls Samaje Perine ‘a great addition:’ He’s more than just ‘a phenomenal third-down back’

The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs made an intriguing addition to their running back room last week as they brought in Samaje Perine on a one-year deal. The veteran became available after being released in roster cutdowns by the division rival Denver Broncos.  The 28-year-old Perine has developed into a reliable passing-down back over the last few years of his …

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Alabama football beat USF last year, but still has score to settle | Goodbread

The old Nick Saban 24-hour rule, under which Alabama football’s former coach implored players to forget about both wins and losses in 24 hours to turn their attention to the next opponent, never said anything about a 12-month rule. And 12 months after the 2023 Alabama team’s disaster-averting, 17-3 win at South Florida, there can be little doubt that the …

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Ricky Pearsall shooting: What’s next for 49ers WR, team’s offensive plans ahead of 2024 NFL season

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was released from the hospital Sunday, one day after the rookie suffered an apparent gunshot wound to the chest in an attempted robbery. Pearsall avoided injury to his vital organs, his mother revealed via social media, but is still recovering from the incident, which began when a 17-year-old held Pearsall at gunpoint, according …

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SEC power rankings after Georgia’s dominant Week 1 win

Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver London Humphreys (16) celebrates after a touchdown with wide receiver Colbie Young (8) against the Clemson Tigers in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The Georgia Bulldogs and the Vanderbilt Commodores carried the banner for the SEC in Week 1 of the 2024 college …

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Big Ten Power Rankings: Where do Spartans land after narrow win vs. FAU?

Michigan State’s Kay’ron Lynch-Adams runs for a touchdown against Florida Atlantic during the second quarter on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Week one is in the books for the Big Ten, with nearly every team coming out on top. All but one team (Minnesota) from the Big Ten won their season-opening matchups this weekend, which …

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