Some of college football’s top teams appeared snakebit in Week 2. Saturday’s schedule saw multiple ranked teams struggle against perceived lesser opponents, including three upsets by unranked foes. That doesn’t include No. 12 Tennessee and No. 3 Texas, who both flexed their muscles with a 51-10 drubbing of No. 23 NC State and a 31-12 win over No. 9 Michigan …
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NFL top plays: Live updates, highlights, scores from Browns-Cowboys
Brady previewed the game, including why Week 1 is a challenge for every team, in an exclusive video on Saturday, which you can watch here. Brady’s first game behind isn’t the only storyline heading into this epic clash, though. Here are some others: — Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson is set to play for the first time since breaking a …
Read More »Report: Justin Fields more likely to start than Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson made the trip to Atlanta with the Steelers, but his first on-field appearance for his new team may have to wait. Wilson is listed as questionable to play because of a calf injury and NFL Media reports that Justin Fields is more likely to get the start in the season opener. Wilson reportedly told the team that he …
Read More »Recap and highlights: Washington State leans on running game, defense to roll past Texas Tech 37-16
Sep. 8—PULLMAN — Early in the second half of Washington State’s second straight victory to open the season, a 37-16 shellacking of Texas Tech Saturday evening, the hosts almost lost their best running back. True freshman Wayshawn Parker, who posted 69 yards and a touchdown, hobbled off the field. He strolled over to a bench and used a tool to …
Read More »Bengals vs. Patriots odds, picks, how to watch, live stream: Model shares 2024 Week 1 NFL predictions
Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals will host a new-look New England Patriots team in a Week 1 showdown on Sunday on CBS and Paramount+. The Bengals are looking to rebound from an injury-riddled 2023 season that left them at the bottom of the AFC North standings at 9-8. Meanwhile, Jerod Mayo leads the Patriots into the start of the post-Bill …
Read More »Bears vs. Titans odds, line, start time: 2024 NFL picks, Week 1 predictions from proven computer model
The Chicago Bears and Tennessee Titans will meet for the first time since 2020 when they square off on Sunday afternoon during the Week 1 NFL schedule. Chicago is debuting No. 1 draft pick Caleb Williams, who won the Heisman Trophy in 2022 and is a highly regarded prospect. Tennessee is entering its first season under head coach Brian Callahan, …
Read More »NFL Week 1: Follow Bears-Titans, Vikings-Giants and more!
But Sunday brings a massive slate, including “America’s Game of the Week” on FOX, featuring the broadcasting debut of Tom Brady. (You can follow the top moments from that game later on here). In addition, there are 12 games on Sunday, including a Bears-Titans matchup that will feature the highly anticipated debut of No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams. …
Read More »Notre Dame drops in ESPN’s Football Power Index, but not as far as you’d think
Sep 7, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) runs for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Northern Illinois Huskies at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images It was not a Saturday for remember for Notre Dame football, as they once again fell at home to an unranked opponent, losing …
Read More »NFL DFS, Week 1: Optimal DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy football picks include Zamir White, Terry McLaurin
Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb have been popular NFL DFS picks in recent years, but daily Fantasy football players will have to decide if they can be trusted when they set their Week 1 NFL DFS strategy. The Cowboys travel to Cleveland to square off against a stingy Browns defense on Sunday. Cleveland featured the NFL’s top-ranked pass defense in …
Read More »5 things to watch as Giants face Vikings in Week 1 of 2024 NFL season
The Giants open the 2024 NFL season on Sunday afternoon against the Minnesota Vikings. And with three of their next four games on the road, Big Blue really needs to get its season off to a winning start. Here are the biggest stories to watch… Malik Nabers‘ NFL debut The biggest bright spot for the Giants in the offseason has …
Read More »Trojans Wire exclusive photo gallery of USC shutout vs Utah State
Tim Prangley, Trojans Wire When you turn to Trojans Wire, you obviously want analysis and insight, but you also want photos of your favorite USC football players and moments. I was at the Los Angeles Coliseum on Saturday night for the game against Utah State, and I was able to snap some more photos, one week after my well-received photo …
Read More »Self-learning AI reveals NFL against the spread, over-under, money-line picks for each 2024 Week 1 game
Momentum can carry over from week-to-week during an NFL season, but what about from year-to-year? The Chicago Bears finished 2023 with a 5-2 record against the spread (71.4%) after posting a cover rate of just 32.6% over their previous 44 games, dating back to 2021. They’ll match up with a Titans team during the Week 1 NFL schedule that went …
Read More »Tom Brady nearing approval to become partial owner of Raiders, per report
Getty Images Tom Brady is many things: A seven-time Super Bowl champion, looked at as the greatest player in NFL history, and is even now a broadcaster on Fox. Soon enough, he’ll also be able to add partial NFL owner to his long list of accolades and accomplishments. The former quarterback has been looking to become a part owner of …
Read More »2024 College Football Playoff projections after Week 2
TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 09: The College Football Playoff logo is seen before the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) College football enters Week 3 of the 2024 season. Tennessee (2-0) and Texas (2-0) recorded top 25 wins in Week 2. The Vols were …
Read More »NFL odds, Vegas lines, picks, spreads, game predictions: Model high on Bills and Chargers in Week 1, 2024
A new NFL record will be set once Jayden Daniels takes his first snap on Sunday when Washington takes on Tampa. The Commanders will start their eighth Week 1 quarterback in as many years, as the reigning Heisman winner is a 3.5-point underdog in his first pro start, per the latest Week 1 NFL odds. The last quarterback to start …
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