BYU coach Kalani Sitake celebrates after BYU beat SMU in Dallas on Sept. 6, 2024. | Jaren Wilkey/BYU PHOTO For BYU’s formerly independent college football team, it still stands as a “Welcome to the Big 12″ moment for the Cougars. On BYU’s second play from scrimmage in its first-ever Big 12 game last year, then redshirt-freshman receiver Parker Kingston was …
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Jets list D.J. Reed, Michael Carter as full practice participants
The Jets upgraded the condition of two cornerbacks on Tuesday’s injury report. D.J. Reed and Michael Carter were both listed as full participants after being listed as limited on Monday. The listings are estimations because the Jets held a walkthrough with a Thursday game against the Patriots. Reed missed the win over the Titans with a knee injury and Carter …
Read More »Former Cincinnati Bearcats receiver Mardy Gilyard remembers putting UC football on map
There was a time in 2006 when you could wander into Nippert Stadium and see young men throwing and catching footballs and practicing routes. While some would have had cleats and proper gear, you may have noticed one in street clothes and construction boots. It wasn’t any form of combat training. Chances are it was a cornerback-turned-receiver named Marshwan Gilyard. …
Read More »NFL bye week breakdown: Here’s when each team will have off this season
NFL bye week breakdown: Here’s when each team will have off this season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The first couple weeks of the 2024 NFL season have seen all 32 teams in action. But not every upcoming week will be as action-packed. That’s because each team’s schedule includes one week without a game called a bye week. The …
Read More »Lincoln Riley isn’t too bothered that Michigan has switched quarterbacks
USC coach Lincoln Riley said his team has to be “ready for everybody” on Michigan. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Lincoln Riley is not the type of coach to divulge more information than is absolutely necessary. Especially when that information might offer an upcoming opponent even a sliver of a hint about USC’s plans or personnel. Specifics are …
Read More »Patriots C David Andrews has limited practice Tuesday
Patriots center David Andrews (hip) returned to limited work in Tuesday’s practice. The team did not practice Monday, but it estimated Andrews as a non-participant. Andrews played every snap in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Seahawks. The rest of the Patriots’ report remained the same as Monday’s estimation. Left tackle Vederian Lowe (knee), and guard Sidy Sow (ankle) did not …
Read More »Lincoln Riley goes deeper into Michigan football, Alex Orji, the defense
Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts in the first half against the LSU Tigers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Lincoln Riley already had a pretty solid breakdown of his expectations of USC’s matchup against Michigan football on Monday during his appearance on Trojans Live, but he went much …
Read More »Colts defensive gem DeForest Buckner sidelined for Week 3 contest against Bears
Colts defensive gem DeForest Buckner sidelined for Week 3 contest against Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears won’t have to face one of the Colts’ best players when they travel to Indianapolis to play against them this upcoming Sunday. The Colts announced Tuesday their star defensive end DeForest Buckner has been placed on injured reserve, making him …
Read More »Will Alex Orji make a difference for Michigan? | College Football Power Hour
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, Caroline Fenton and Adam Breneman discuss the Wolverines’ decision to change starting quarterbacks right as the team prepares for host No. 11 USC at home in its Big Ten season opener. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Power Hour” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more …
Read More »Steelers sticking with Justin Fields at QB while Russell Wilson rehabs calf injury
Steelers sticking with Justin Fields at QB while Russell Wilson rehabs calf injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former Bears quarterback Justin Fields will likely make his third straight start at quarterback when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Fields will practice with the starters during …
Read More »‘Red zone has to be better’: Can UNM execute better in scoring position?
Sep. 17—88,043 fans screaming in the stands. A steady drizzle giving way to a downpour. A Power Four opponent lined up on the other side of the ball, ready to wreak havoc in the comfort of their home stadium. For New Mexico, the margins were already thin to begin with last Saturday at Auburn. Not scoring touchdowns when in position …
Read More »Eagles say they didn’t lose because of Saquon Barkley’s drop. Analytics support that more than you might think
PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts didn’t waste time clearing the air. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback spoke to his running back directly late Monday night and shared the message with reporters. Hurts was disappointed by the 22-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, sure. But he was not channeling that disappointment toward Saquon Barkley after Barkley’s late-game drop. “We just didn’t make the …
Read More »ACC mulling new revenue model, shortened grant of rights in attempt to settle Florida State, Clemson lawsuits
USATSI The ACC is exploring a new revenue structure in an attempt to resolve lawsuits with Florida State and Clemson and keep both universities in the league, sources confirmed to CBS Sports’ Brandon Marcello. ACC presidents first discussed a potential new deal during in-person league meetings last week, and those talks continued in a conference call on Tuesday. In addition, shortening …
Read More »Before Super Bowl XXXIX, Bill Belichick had incorrect inside information about Terrell Owens
Last night’s ManningCast included (as it will throughout the season) an extended visit from former Patriots coach Bill Belichick. At one point, Belichick admitted that he had secured a critical piece of inside information before Super Bowl XXXIX, against the Eagles. The information turned out to be inaccurate. “That was the Terrell Owens game,” Belichick said. “We went into the …
Read More »Travis Hunter for Heisman, Georgia ranked too high and is Orji starting for Michigan a big deal or not?
Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman talk Travis Hunter’s Heisman odds, concern for Georgia’s offense and Michigan’s new starting QB and pick whether each is a big deal or not so much. The three then take a look at this week’s AP Poll. Is Georgia ranked too high after struggling to pull off a win at Kentucky and does …
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