Girard Pringle Jr. is widely considered one of the best running backs in the state, and is showing why in his senior campaign. The Miami commit is already up to 190 yards and two touchdowns through two wins for the Hawks, and will take on a loaded Tampa Bay Tech defense in a Super 25 top-15 matchup. For Tampa Tech, …
Read More »Monthly Archives: September 2024
Eagles starting CB Isaiah Rodgers ruled out for Week 1; what it means for defense in Brazil game vs. Packers
Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out cornerback Isaiah Rodgers ahead of their season-opening showdown against the Green Bay Packers in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Rodgers did travel with the team to Brazil, but was ruled out with a hand injury. Rodgers was limited in practice throughout the week, yet looked forward to starting Friday. This would have been Rodgers’ …
Read More »2024 NFL awards predictions: MVP, Super Bowl matchup, Coach of the Year and more from NFL on CBS
There’s no more waiting. The 2024 NFL season is officially upon us. And what better way to ring in the new year than with the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, who will play host to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night? Football fans are in for a treat as the race for the next Lombardi gets underway. Speaking …
Read More »Michigan vs. Texas odds, spread, time: 2024 college football picks, Week 2 predictions from proven model
Two of college football’s biggest brands will meet on Saturday as the No. 3 Texas Longhorns visit the No. 10 Michigan Wolverines. Both teams are 1-0, with Texas coming off a 52-0 thrashing of Colorado State, and Michigan posting a sluggish 30-10 victory over Fresno State. Both teams have CFP aspirations and made the four-team version a year ago, with …
Read More »2024 NFL odds: Back Chiefs to cover against Ravens in Week 1
Geoff Schwartz FOX Sports Betting Analyst We did it, folks: We made it through seven long months without any NFL. But now it’s our time to shine — because tonight, we’re back. And there’s no better way to kick off the season than with a game featuring Kansas City and Baltimore — two of the league’s most elite squads. Will …
Read More »Gronkowski thinks Patriots are ‘on the right path’ with Maye
Gronkowski thinks Patriots are ‘on the right path’ with Maye originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ decision to name veteran Jacoby Brissett the Week 1 starting quarterback over rookie Drake Maye was not a huge surprise. Sure, Maye did play very well in the final two preseason games, but throwing a young player into the fire …
Read More »Cowboys’ depth additions of veteran DTs Linval Joseph, Jordan Phillips help Dallas mitigate Achilles’ heel
FRISCO, Texas — Dan Quinn’s Dallas Cowboys defenses were dominant when rushing the passer and taking the ball away in his three seasons as the team’s defensive coordinator from 2021-2023 before being hired away to be the Washington Commanders. However, Quinn’s units had a specific Achilles heel. A fatal flaw if you will. That weakness was stopping the run. In …
Read More »Will Ferrell set to appear on College GameDay for Michigan football vs. Texas
It appears that the cavalcade of stars appearing in Ann Arbor for the Michigan football vs. Texas game is growing steadily. It was revealed on Monday that the Wolverines will have New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter at the game as an honorary captain and that movie star Matthew McConaughey is on the list to attend. Michael Phelps was confirmed …
Read More »Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys reportedly making ‘progress’ on extension
Will Dak Prescott be under center for the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday with a new contract extension? Despite skepticism all offseason that the two sides would reach a deal, Prescott and the Cowboys have made “progress” on an extension and are closer to an agreement than they’ve ever been, DLLS Sports reported on Thursday. The report also said that Prescott …
Read More »Giants veteran sets extremely lofty expectations for Malik Nabers’ rookie season
Getty Images New York Giants first-round pick Malik Nabers is seen as someone who can revolutionize the offense, and get Daniel Jones back on track. The LSU product is shifty, can stretch the field and has reliable hands. But what are the expectations for Nabers in Year 1? Nabers was asked by SNYtv this week what a successful first season in …
Read More »Race for the Case Week 2: Michigan vs Texas, Colorado vs Nebraska, and more | College Football Enquirer
On today’s show, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde share what to expect from Week 2 of college football action. They dive in on Texas needing to make a statement against Michigan, Colorado being galvanized against Nebraska, and share other games to track that have big implications. Additionally, they investigate the story of USC quarterback Miller Moss’s dispute …
Read More »Chiefs vs. Ravens player props, AI prediction, odds, NFL Kickoff Game picks: Patrick Mahomes over 264.5 yards
Familiar faces like Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and Travis Kelce who were present in last season’s AFC Championship Game will also be around for the 2024 NFL Kickoff Game between the Chiefs and Ravens on Thursday at 8:20 p.m. ET. However, Ravens vs. Chiefs props have a new name that wasn’t around last January, Derrick Henry. The two-time rushing champion …
Read More »Steelers QB Russell Wilson limited with calf tightness at practice 3 days before season opener vs. Falcons
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 4: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the Pittsburgh Steelers OTA offseason workout at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 4, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson was limited at Thursday’s practice due to calf tightness, three days before Pittsburgh’s Sept. 8 season opener against …
Read More »LSU RB John Emery Jr.’s injury puts even more pressure on Tigers’ QB Garrett Nussmeier, passing game
Midway through the third quarter of a 27-20 loss against USC, LSU’s offense started to find its groove. Running back John Emery Jr. was right in the middle of it. Over a four-play stretch, Emery had runs of 39, 10 and 3 to put LSU into the red zone and set up a 13-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Garrett Nussmeier …
Read More »Troy Aikman says today’s QBs take easier hits, thinks playing past 40 will be new norm for position
Heading into the 2024 NFL regular season, New York Jets’ Aaron Rodgers is the oldest starting quarterback in the league at 40. He is the only starter 40 or older, but older quarterbacks may become more of the norm, at least if you ask one former player. Former NFL Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman believes that with the rule changes …
Read More »