The Chiefs lead the Ravens 13-10 at halftime of Thursday’s season opener, with both teams missing out on red zone opportunities. While Kansas City had the ball near midfield just after the two-minute warning following Justin Tucker’s missed 53-yard field goal, quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw an interception over the middle to linebacker Roquan Smith. Mahomes was pressured and his listed …
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Reggie Bush and Caleb Williams have their jersey numbers retired by USC
USC running back Reggie Bush, left, and USC quarterback Caleb Williams are set to have their jerseys retired by the university. (Kevork Djansezian, Ashley Landis / Associated Press) The numbers of USC’s two most recent Heisman Trophy winners are officially retired and immortalized in the Coliseum. Though, one had to wait much longer for that honor than the other. It …
Read More »Chiefs win opener as late Ravens score ruled out
Xavier Worthy (left) claimed a rushing and a receiving touchdown on his NFL debut [Getty Images] The Kansas City Chiefs made a winning start to their NFL title defence as the Baltimore Ravens had a touchdown overturned as the game expired. The Chiefs, who are aiming to become the first team to win three Super Bowls in a row, led …
Read More »What Tennessee Tech’s coach said about facing Georgia
Tennessee Tech head coach Bobby Wilder on the sidelines during the football game against Middle Tennessee at Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles head coach Bobby Wilder outlined the challenge his team faces against the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs. “I’m talking about this (Georgia) is the best football team in the country,” said Bobby Wilder. …
Read More »Lamar Jackson hits Isaiah Likely for 49-yard touchdown, Chiefs lead 20-17
Lamar Jackson magic is back. On the first play of the fourth quarter, Jackson found tight end Isaiah Likely on an off-schedule play for a 49-yard touchdown, pulling the Ravens within three. Kansas City leads Baltimore 20-17 with 14:47 left in the contest. On second-and-17, Jackson was pressured and flushed out of the pocket to his right. But with linebacker …
Read More »Ohio State football star makes comment on former school
Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports Ohio State football is preparing for its second contest of the 2024 season against the Western Michigan Broncos, but Buckeye running back, Quinshon Judkins had an interesting comment about the home opener. On Wednesday, Judkins was asked about his experience playing in Ohio Stadium for the first time and he responded, “A one-of-a-kind experience. …
Read More »Xavier Worthy’s second touchdown gives Chiefs 27-17 lead
Xavier Worthy has found the end zone again. Patrick Mahomes connected with the rookie receiver for a 35-yard touchdown, extending Kansas City’s lead over Baltimore to 27-17 with 10:25 left in the contest. Worthy got loose behind the Ravens’ secondary on what was clearly a busted coverage. It was a layup throw for Mahomes, who connected with Worthy 21 yards …
Read More »Haddon Township turns perseverance into season-opening, comeback victory
Haddon Township’s Jaden Haltiwanger, center, is congratulated by teammates after Haltiwanger scored a touchdown during the 4th quarter of the football game between Haddon Township and Gateway played at Haddon Township High School on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Haddon Township defeated Gateway, 13-6. HADDON TWP. – Zac Dayton preaches attitude and effort to his Haddon Township High School football team. …
Read More »Xavier Worthy scores twice, Chiefs hang on by a toe for huge NFL-opening win over Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens were the NFL’s best team last regular season. They’re one of the few teams that, theoretically, can compete with the Kansas City Chiefs. If we get this matchup in the AFC championship game again, nobody should complain. Thursday night gave us an exciting first game of the NFL regular season. The Ravens had a chance to win …
Read More »Can double-digit underdog Cougars pull off another September surprise?
SMU defensive tackle Anthony Booker Jr. (10) is congratulated by defensive tackle Kori Roberson Jr. after scoring a touchdown on a fumble recovery during game against Houston Baptist on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Dallas. | Brandon Wade, Associated Press DALLAS — Some of the most memorable, and improbable, wins in Kalani Sitake’s nine-year tenure at BYU have come in …
Read More »Ravens’ illegal formation penalties: Are they a sign of things to come this NFL season?
The NFL is continuing to crack down on illegal formations. The Baltimore Ravens learned the hard way Thursday night. The Ravens were flagged for three illegal formation penalties on the opening drive of the NFL season in Thursday’s 27-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Left tackle Ronnie Stanley was flagged twice on the drive. Right tackle Patrick Mekari got …
Read More »How two sometimes overlooked standouts came up big to lead Savannah Christian to a win
On a Savannah Christian football team blessed with Power Four talent, Kenry Wall and Isaiah Redmond are sometimes overlooked. But the pair became a dynamic defensive duo on Thursday night to help lead Savannah Christian to a 44-20 non-region win over visiting Oceanside Collegiate (SC) at Pooler Stadium. With the game knotted at 13 late in the second quarter, Wall …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs edge Ravens by a toe to win NFL season opener
Baltimore lost by less than an inch — and a foot. That’s the right foot of Ravens receiver Isaiah Likely, who appeared to catch the tying touchdown against Kansas City with 0:00 showing on the clock. Replay revealed his right toe was just into the white of the back of the end zone, however, and the Chiefs held on for …
Read More »Meet Syracuse OC Jeff Nixon: Coach to NFL superstars, someone who’s quickly ‘elevated’ the Orange
Shortly after Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord threw for 354 yards and four touchdowns in a season-opening win over Ohio, becoming the first Orange QB with those statistics since 2016, head coach Fran Brown joked he owed McCord’s old head coach, Ohio State’s Ryan Day, a bottle of champagne. The quip, made by one friend to another, went viral. But that’s …
Read More »NFL Kickoff: Chiefs hold on to defeat Ravens 27-20
As they say, it’s a game of inches. But this one came down to about a singular inch. Down by seven, Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely caught what initially appeared to be a 10-yard touchdown with time expired in regulation. Head coach John Harbaugh signaled to go for two, as Baltimore wanted to eschew overtime to try and win with …
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