Getty Images Ohio State wideout Jeremiah Smith has only played two games at the college level, but he is already drawing some high praise from NFL players. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith believes the Buckeyes receiver has the potential to be the best of all-time. Geno Smith might be a little biased — he is Jeremiah’s cousin — but he …

Thomas Hammock added a new phone contact Sunday. The Northern Illinois coach received hundreds of text messages from well-wishers after his Huskies upset Notre Dame, 16-14, on Saturday. Several Mid-American Conference coaches pinged him with kind words after the biggest upset in conference history. Tucked amid the texts was a message from a number Hammock didn’t recognize. It was New …

The NFL is reviewing an allegation accusing Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault and battery, per CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones. The league is not considering placing him on on the Commissioner’s Exempt list because there are no formal charges and they have just begun to review the accusations.  Watson, who was previously sued for varying …

Special to Yahoo Sports Most fantasy football managers have no choice but to make room on their roster for their waiver wire pickups. That means saying goodbye to certain players. Here are some suggestions to cut ties with as we head into Week 2. The Drop List Post-Week 1 There is too much need at the running back position to …

Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the Pick Six newsletter!  It has been a wild 24 hours in the NFL and most of that wasn’t related to anything on the field: Deshaun Watson has been hit with a new sexual assault lawsuitThe bodycam footage from Tyreek Hill’s arrest was released on MondayAnd in actual football news, the 49ers showed that …

25. Florida State0-2Florida State had a bye in Week 2, so at least it couldn’t lose again. After a rather disastrous start to the season, the Seminoles now have to turn their attention to a potential College Football Playoff team when they face Memphis, Mike Norvell’s former team. It never gets easier. (Last week: 19) 24. Air Force1-1Remember when Air Force …

Getty Images It was Jordan Mason of all people that carried the San Francisco 49ers to victory over the New York Jets in Week 1. As Christian McCaffrey sat out to nurse Achilles and calf injuries, Mason rushed 28 times for 147 yards and one touchdown. He recorded the most rushing attempts by a 49er in the Kyle Shanahan era, …

This Patiots player was second-highest graded CB in Week 1 by PFF originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots defense stepped up in a major way in Week 1, slowing down the high-powered Cincinnati Bengals offense in a 16-10 win at Paycor Stadium on Sunday. Many players were responsible for this excellent defensive performance. Kyle Dugger made …

Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel and senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger are joined by Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde to discuss how the head coach is building up the Nebraska program and whether the Cornhuskers can start 7-0 this season. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever …

The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers — who faced off in Super Bowl LVIII — are the early favorites to win their respective conferences once again. And after Week 1 wins against thought-to-be Super Bowl contenders, both teams saw their odds shorten. Here are the odds to win each conference title at FanDuel Sportsbook as of Sept. 10.  …

One week of 2024 NFL football is in the books, and already we’ve enjoyed plenty of fireworks on the gridiron, from a shocking upset of the Cincinnati Bengals and an explosive debut for the freshly paid Dallas Cowboys to the return of a gritty Detroit Lions club and the continued crunch-time excellence of the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City …

DETROIT — Connor Stalions certainly doesn’t project as the most hated man in college football — not on the Mumford High School practice field last week, where he was suddenly an accidental head coach. To the Mustangs under his charge, he’s just another football taskmaster barking orders during three hours of meetings and practice the night before a game. “Coach …

USATSI The Los Angeles Rams’ 26-20 overtime loss to the Detroit Lions did not go according to plan in more ways than one. Matthew Stafford probably didn’t expect star wideout Puka Nacua to go down with an injury that would land him on injured reserve, or his offensive line to suffer multiple injuries that would force Sean McVay to adjust …

Deshaun Watson has profited handsomely from the question of whether one’s talent outweighs one’s problems. His ability to play quarterback in the NFL — or expected ability to play quarterback in the NFL — allowed his professional career to survive lawsuits from, and accusations of sexual misconduct by, nearly two dozen massage therapists in Houston. Despite ugly, troubling details and …

USATSI The Pittsburgh Steelers are sticking with Justin Fields as their starting quarterback for another week, coach Mike Tomlin confirmed on Tuesday. Fields gets the start over Russell Wilson in Sunday’s Week 2 matchup against the Denver Broncos. The decision means Wilson, who is still dealing with a calf injury, won’t get to face the team that cut him loose this offseason. …