BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff talks to his teammates in the huddle before the Cougars’ game at SMU on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Dallas. | Jaren Wilkey, BYU Photo BYU can get halfway to bowl eligibility with a win at Wyoming this weekend. That’s the goal after the Cougars defeated favored SMU on the road in Dallas, but the task …

Aaron Rodgers didn’t spell the word this time, but he sent the same message to the Jets that he once sent to the Packers. Rodgers said everyone needed to “R-E-L-A-X” after the Packers started 1-2 in the 2014 season and he said that the same advice applies to the Jets as they move forward from the 32-19 loss to the …

BOULDER, CO – SEPTEMBER 16: Quarterback Shedeur Sanders #2 of the Colorado Buffaloes scrambles against defensive back Jack Howell #17 of the Colorado State Rams in the fourth quarter at Folsom Field on September 16, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) While rivalry games should always be considered must-win, Colorado football is facing added pressure to beat …

The Jets are bringing back a familiar face. Gang Green announced Wednesday that they have signed OL Connor McGovern to the team’s practice squad. To make room for the 31-year-old, the Jets have released running back Xazavian Valladay from the practice squad. McGovern played seven games with the Jets last season before being placed on IR on Oct. 31. After …

Nov 4, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) waves to the crowd during the fourth quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports Cade Klubnik delivered one of the most impressive performances in recent Clemson history during the Tigers’ 66-20 win over Appalachian State. The junior quarterback …

One year ago today, Aaron Rodgers came storming out of the MetLife Stadium tunnel to a roaring standing ovation for the first as the starting quarterback of the New York Jets on Monday Night Football. Expectations were through the roof for Gang Green as the hope was that the future Hall of Famer would take this team to a whole …

The Cincinnati area has dozens of local athletes represented in the new EA Sports College Football game. The game has captured the hearts of college football fans around the country this year. It’s the first time Electronic Arts has released a new edition of its beloved college football video game series since 2013, due to legal concerns over players not …

Shanahan ‘happy’ Darnold landed starting QB job with Vikings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Sam Darnold’s 49ers stint was shortlived, but he made quite the impression on coach Kyle Shanahan during the 2023 NFL season. Darnold is set to face his former coach when San Francisco squares off with the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, with Shanahan revealing Wednesday …

Kenny Yoder, a beloved longtime assistant football coach at East Forsyth High School, died Sunday. Yoder was the special teams coach at East Forsyth and helped the Eagles win state championships in 2018 and 2019. Current East Forsyth Head Coach Todd Willert said that he and numerous players, especially the kickers, punters and special teams players, had a special bond …

Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel popped up on the injury report Wednesday. He did not practice with a foot injury. Van Ginkel starred in Sunday’s win over the Giants with a sack, two quarterback hits, four tackles, an interception and a pass defensed. Dallas Turner is Van Ginkel’s backup, with Van Ginkel getting 41 snaps and Turner 36 in the …

The Pac-12 is on the cusp of poaching four Mountain West schools to join Oregon State and Washington State in an effort to preserve the league, according to CBS Sports’ Brandon Marcello. Boise State, San Diego State, Colorado State and Fresno State are the Mountain West schools expected to apply for membership into the conference. An announcement could come as …

Smith declares 49ers QB Purdy the NFL’s most ‘fearless’ in pocket originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It doesn’t appear that 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is rattled by much. If anything at all. At least in the eyes of his teammates, coaches and former San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith. Smith appeared on Wednesday’s episode of “The Pat McAfee Show,” …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, Caroline Fenton, and Adam Breneman discuss what should be a compelling matchup for multiple reasons between rivals Oregon and Oregon State. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Power Hour” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript What are the games, the stream games that …

Jamal Adams has missed 29 of the past 39 games, but he guarantees he will play this week against his former team and against Aaron Rodgers. “I’ll be there,” Adams said, via Nick Suss of The Tennessean. “Oh, I’ll be there. Oh yeah, I’ll be there. I’ll be there.” Adams, who missed the season opener with a hip injury, had …

Head Coach Mike Locksley and the Maryland Terrapins are riding a three-year bowl streak. They opened the season with a smackdown of hapless UCONN 50-7 before losing a 27-24 heartbreaker to Michigan State on a 37-yard field goal as time expired last weekend. The Terps struggled to generate movement up front, rushing for just 2.8 YPC as Maryland was outgained …