Sep 21, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Florida Gators players react after a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images After spending the first three weeks of the season ranked 16th on the Athletic’s weekly SEC vibe check, the Florida Gators have moved up two spots to No. 14 following …
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Tom Brady on Ravens’ toughness, how Lamar Jackson can get even better
Tom Brady knows a thing or two about epic comebacks. But the FOX Sports lead NFL analyst also knows a thing or two about how difficult it is to beat the Baltimore Ravens. The resilience of John Harbaugh’s Ravens that Brady knows so well showed up again in Dallas on Sunday. Baltimore entered the game 0-2 after one-possession losses to …
Read More »Jerry Jones says Cowboys ‘couldn’t afford Derrick Henry’ after Ravens RB runs all over Dallas
Derrick Henry to the Dallas Cowboys was closer to happening than many may initially think. The running back reportedly had interest in making Dallas, where he trains during the offseason, his permanent home. There was one major issue, however, and it all came down to money. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said his team couldn’t afford the four-time Pro Bowler. Henry …
Read More »Michigan State football gets into mix with Duke DL commit
Sep 24, 2022; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of a Duke Blue Devils helmet against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Michigan State football has extended an offer to another member in the 2025 recruiting class. As noted before, any offer in the …
Read More »NFL Week 3 overreactions: Cowboys’ Mike McCarthy in trouble? Sam Darnold top QB? Saquon Barkley best signing?
Week 3 in the NFL was certainly one of the most unpredictable ones in the young season. The Seattle Seahawks lead the NFC West by two games and the Minnesota Vikings are one of the few 3-0 teams in the league. The Pittsburgh Steelers also lead the grueling AFC North by two games. The New York Giants and Carolina Panthers …
Read More »Rams troll 49ers over Week 3 collapse with win probability chart
Rams troll 49ers over Week 3 collapse with win probability chart originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers are hearing it from everybody after blowing a 10-point fourth-quarter lead to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. San Francisco, which fell 27-24 after leading 24-14 early in the fourth quarter, were cruising to the win over …
Read More »Michigan State football offers Avon (OH) athlete
Sept. 21, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Avon athlete Jakob Weatherspoon watches warm-ups before Ohio State’s game against the Marshall University Thundering Herd at Ohio Stadium. Michigan State football has extended an offer to a prospect in the 2026 recruiting class on Sunday. Jakob Weatherspoon, a 5-foot-11, 170 pound athlete from Avon, Ohio was the recipient of the offer from the …
Read More »NFL Week 3 injuries: Justin Herbert aggravates ankle sprain, plus updates on Myles Garrett and Sam LaPorta
Getty Images As is the case every week, NFL Week 3 had its fair share of injuries across the league. From the Eagles dealing with concussions to their star players to the Chargers’ Justin Herbert exiting the game against the Steelers, many clubs are dealing with injuries they’ll have to addresses during the upcoming week and beyond. Here’s a rundown …
Read More »What did we learn from Auburn’s loss to Arkansas?
Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze greets fans during Tiger Walk before Auburn Tigers take on Arkansas Razorbacks at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The Auburn Tigers have put themselves in a very tough position heading into the rest of the season with a lot of concern being voiced by their fanbase. The Tigers saw …
Read More »49ers’ improbable loss to Rams highlights wild Shanahan stat
49ers’ improbable loss to Rams highlights wild Shanahan stat originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ 27-24 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium was improbable, but not uncharted territory as a troubling trend under Kyle Shanahan’s watch in San Francisco continued. The 49ers fell to the Rams despite taking a 24-14 lead with 11:57 remaining …
Read More »Huskers land commitment from quarterback Dayton Raiola
. A class of 2026 quarterback committed to the Nebraska football program on Sunday. Dayton Raiola announced his decision on Instagram. He is the younger brother of current Husker quarterback Dylan Raiola. The younger Raiola is not yet ranked in the 247Sports Composite rankings but does have a growing offer sheet. In addition to Nebraska, Appalachian State and Charlotte have …
Read More »Bills vs. Jaguars odds, prediction, time: NFL picks, Monday Night Football bets from model on 41-22-roll
The Buffalo Bills will try to move to 3-0 and keep the Jacksonville Jaguars winless when they meet in a key AFC matchup on the first of two Monday Night Football games. Buffalo is coming off a 31-10 thrashing of the Miami Dolphins, while Jacksonville dropped an 18-13 decision to the Cleveland Browns last Sunday. The Jaguars, who tied with …
Read More »How 49ers QB Purdy tied Hall of Famer Warner in NFL record book vs. Rams
How 49ers QB Purdy tied Hall of Famer Warner in NFL record book vs. Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy etched his name in the NFL record book alongside a Pro Football Hall of Famer in San Francisco’s 27-24 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Purdy finished the Week …
Read More »Chris ‘Pooh’ Paul Jr. takes his game to another level on Saturdays
OXFORD — Consider Ole Miss junior linebacker Chris Paul Jr. a “gamer.” It’s not like the Arkansas transfer — who goes by “Pooh” — is a bad practice player by any stretch, head coach Lane Kiffin notes. But come Saturdays, Paul becomes a different beast. Kiffin saw what Paul did against the Rebels when he played with the Razorbacks and …
Read More »Schrock’s Report Card: Grading Caleb Williams, Bears in loss vs. Colts
Schrock’s Report Card: Grading Caleb Williams, Bears in loss vs. Colts originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago INDIANAPOLIS — The Bears entered the week with a golden opportunity in front of them. They split their first two games despite an offense still trying to find its identity with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. The Bears had been unable to run the …
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