Here is the Week 3 high school football recap from throughout the Fond du Lac and Oshkosh area: Lomira 28, Laconia 7 ROSENDALE – Lions senior running back Taylor Schaumberg carried 21 times for 166 yards (7.9 ypa) and three touchdowns and senior quarterback Jackson Goebel followed with 13 carries for 83 yards (6.4 ypa) and a rushing score to …
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For the 49ers, Jordan Mason is even more of a bargain than Brock Purdy
For all the money the 49ers have spent on key veteran players, they’ve got two of the biggest bargains in the NFL. Quarterback Brock Purdy will make only $1.1 million this year, the third year of his seventh-round rookie deal. Running back Jordan Mason, undrafted in 2022, will make even less than that. Mason gets a base salary of $985,000 …
Read More »Iowa football, Kirk Ferentz still feel confident with Cade McNamara as starting QB
Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz told reporters on Tuesday that he still feels confident with graduate Cade McNamara as the Hawkeyes’ starting quarterback. “Yeah, I do. I’ll stay on the same page I’ve been on. I just think he needs to play and he needs to learn from his experiences. The faster you learn, the better, obviously. But, he’s …
Read More »Colts sign CB Chris Lammons from the practice squad
The Colts signed cornerback Chris Lammons to the 53-player roster from the practice squad, the team announced Tuesday. Lammons takes the roster spot of cornerback JuJu Brents, who went on injured reserve with a knee injury that will keep him out until at least late in the season. Lammons was elevated from the practice squad for the season opener against …
Read More »‘We have a lot of confidence in him’: Coaches believe in Isaac Wilson if he starts against USU
Utah Utes quarterback Isaac Wilson passes against Baylor play at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, September 7, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News For the second week in a row, Isaac Wilson was in the game before the first half was over. In the season opener against Southern Utah, the four-star freshman quarterback took the field …
Read More »Ex-NFL quarterback crafts insightful breakdown of Caleb Williams’ debut
Ex-NFL quarterback crafts insightful breakdown of Caleb Williams’ debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears rookie Caleb Williams didn’t stand out in his NFL debut against the Titans. In reality, the defense and special teams stood out. They scored two touchdowns from a Jonathan Owens scoop-and-score off a blocked punt and a Tyrique Stevenson pick-six touchdown. Williams finished 14-of-29 …
Read More »Albany State’s Isaiah Knowles earns SIAC Offensive Player of the Week
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – ISAIAH KNOWLES, ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY Quarterback | R-Sophomore | Tampa, Fla. Knowles ranks second in conference passing yards, totaling 479 and averaging 239.5 passing yards per game. He currently has a 68.4 completion percentage and a 155.2 efficiency. Despite the Golden Rams’ loss, Knowles completed four passing touchdowns and finished with 262 passing yards. …
Read More »Week 1 mild, medium & spicy takeaways: Bo Nix, Commanders, Kirk Cousins | Football 301
Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon to get some takes of both mild and spicy variety off their chest as they give their thoughts on Week 1 of NFL action. The duo go back and forth spouting their takes on Jordan Mason, the New England Patriots offense, the return of Mike Zimmer, Kirk Cousins, Joe Mixon, the New Orleans …
Read More »Here’s why Notre Dame will — or won’t — make the College Football Playoff
Northern Illinois Huskies kicker Kanon Woodill kicks the game winning field goal in the fourth quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Is Notre Dame in or out of the College Football Playoff? It’s the question that’s being bandied about after the Fighting Irish’s huge loss to NIU. In truth, there’s no way to know until the rest of the …
Read More »Report: ‘No indication’ NFL is investigating CMC injury designation
Report: ‘No indication’ NFL is investigating CMC injury designation originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Christian McCaffrey’s surprise inactive designation created quite a stir after Jordan Mason’s comments following the 49ers’ 32-19 win over the New York Jets on Monday at Levi’s Stadium. But it appears the NFL doesn’t seem poised to distribute any discipline for the mix-up. There …
Read More »Auburn’s ESPN FPI ranking falls following week two loss
AUBURN, ALABAMA – SEPTEMBER 07: Head coach Hugh Freeze of the Auburn Tigers reacts to a penalty during the first half of their game against the California Golden Bears at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 07, 2024 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) The Auburn Tigers are coming off an extremely disconcerting loss in week two against ACC opponent …
Read More »Jets fan Greeny goes wild after hilarious Purdy jersey prank
Jets fan Greeny goes wild after hilarious Purdy jersey prank originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As if watching his favorite team get torched by the 49ers in the first game of the 2024 NFL season wasn’t enough, ESPN host and noted diehard New York Jets fan Mike Greenberg showed up to work the following morning to the unimaginable. …
Read More »Texas’ win at Michigan most-watched college football game of 2024 season so far
Fox Big Noon broadcast on the field before kickoff between Michigan and Texas at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, September 7, 2024. A lot of eyes were on Texas in Ann Arbor. Fox Sports has announced the Longhorns at Michigan game was the most-watched college football game this season on any network. It was also Saturday’s most-watched telecast …
Read More »Purdy calls 49ers rallying together a testament to team’s culture
Purdy calls 49ers rallying together a testament to team’s culture originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Behind a convincing 32-19 drubbing of the New York Jets on Monday night at Levi’s Stadium, the 49ers managed to put to rest what once seemed to be a never-ending nightmare offseason. And while doing so, San Francisco’s all-around impressive victory served as …
Read More »Notre Dame leads list of crushed College Football Playoff dreams
Sep 7, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Northern Illinois Huskies running back Antario Brown (1) celebrates after the Huskies defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 16-14 at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images One of the leading voices in college football is piling on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish after the team’s poor showing against Northern Illinois. The …
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