Arkansas football defensive back Jaylon Braxton will miss his second straight game when the Hogs travel to face Auburn this week, according to the SEC student-athlete availability report released Wednesday night. Braxton dressed but did not play a snap in the 37-27 win over UAB. Head coach Sam Pittman previously expressed optimism the starting cornerback would return for the SEC …
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Why Bears won’t change struggling O-line despite pressure on Caleb Williams
Why Bears won’t change struggling O-line despite pressure on Caleb Williams originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Bears’ offensive line entered the season as the team’s biggest unknown. In a season with high expectations, the Bears hoped that a unit with four of five returning starters and an upgrade at center would level up in …
Read More »Mississippi State football injury report vs Florida: Who’s in and who’s out for Week 4
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football’s first injury report of the season was released Wednesday night. The Bulldogs listed nine players on the report, seven of which are on defense. Two players were ruled out: cornerback Traveon Wright and defensive lineman Kalvin Dinkins. The Bulldogs (1-2) host Florida (1-2, 0-1 SEC) at Davis Wade Stadium on Saturday (11 a.m., ESPN). The …
Read More »Eagles injury report: A.J. Brown misses practice as Saints week begins
Eagles injury report: A.J. Brown misses practice as Saints week begins originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles began their week of prep for the Saints on Wednesday without star receiver A.J. Brown. Because the Eagles held a walkthrough on Wednesday, their injury report was an estimation. But Brown was listed as a non-participant with a hamstring injury he …
Read More »What the Gophers are saying ahead of hosting Iowa
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The University of Minnesota football team hosts rival Iowa on Saturday night at Huntington Bank Stadium, under the lights on national television. The Gophers are looking to keep Floyd of Rosedale in Minneapolis after bringing him home from Iowa City in a 12-10 win over the Hawkeyes last year. It was P.J. Fleck’s first win over …
Read More »Eagles WR A.J. Brown remains out of practice
Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown remained out of practice Wednesday. He has not practiced since injuring his hamstring in last Friday’s practice. Brown did not play in Monday night’s loss to the Falcons and told Lisa Salters of ESPN that he would miss a couple of weeks. DeVonta Smith was the team’s leading receiver in Brown’s absence, catching seven passes …
Read More »Area teams hope to build momentum in Week 4
Sep. 18—The first month of the 2024 football season has given us storylines of high powered offenses along with team’s trying to figure out strengths and weaknesses as they head into district play. Here are the Week 4 previews across the coverage area: Hemphill at Westwood Time and Date: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20 Location: Panther Stadium, 1812 Panther Road, …
Read More »As Packers prepare to face Titans, Malik Willis is not thinking about revenge
Packers quarterback Malik Willis may start on Sunday against the Titans if Jordan Love can’t go, but don’t call it Willis’s revenge game. Willis, who was traded by the Titans to the Packers just before the start of the season, was asked today in the Packers’ locker room if he wants to prove that the Titans were wrong to trade …
Read More »Starting safety listed as ‘questionable’ on Missouri football’s availability report
Welcome to the era of mandatory SEC availability reports. The SEC released Missouri football’s first league-mandated availability report of the season Wednesday evening, and the Tigers have just one player listed as carrying a designation less than “available” heading into their matchup with Vanderbilt on Saturday on Faurot Field. Starting safety Joseph Charleston will be questionable for the match, which …
Read More »Brandon Aiyuk took “another step” in working his way back into football shape
Brandon Aiyuk did not participate in training camp with the 49ers, so he’s doing catchup work into the season. He has played only 73 percent of the offensive snaps in two games, while catching six passes for 71 yards. In 2023, Aiyuk played 82 percent of the snaps and averaged 84 receiving yards on his way to a 75-catch, 1,342-yard …
Read More »Texas A&M HC Mike Elko provides positve update on QB Conner Weigman’s shoulder
Sep 14, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman (15) throws the ball before a game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images Texas A&M’s recent 33-20 SEC road win over the Florida Gators has brought the Aggies back to the good graces of the fan base after ending a …
Read More »Belichick critiques Pats’ clock management in loss to Seahawks
Belichick critiques Pats’ clock management in loss to Seahawks originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Bill Belichick hasn’t disappointed in his new role as an NFL analyst through the first two weeks of the regular season. The ex-New England Patriots head coach has brought his unique insight and compelling commentary to The CW’s Inside the NFL, ESPN’s ManningCast, and Underdog’s …
Read More »Scouting report: Cincinnati Bearcats football starts Big 12 play vs. Houston at Nippert
With the Victory Bell safely back in the Richard E. Lindner Center trophy case, the Cincinnati Bearcats football program focuses on the Big 12 for the remaining nine games. That part of the equation didn’t work out so well last season as the Bearcats were just 1-8 in league play with the one victory coming on the road at Houston. …
Read More »Why 49ers’ Bosa believes Donald retired from NFL ‘the right way’
Why 49ers’ Bosa believes Donald retired from NFL ‘the right way’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers probably are glad they don’t have to face longtime Los Angeles Rams superstar defensive tackle Aaron Donald in Week 3. Edge rusher Nick Bosa, in particular, knows the D-line life all too well and that San Francisco — no matter …
Read More »Which OU football players are listed on SEC injury report for Tennessee game?
NORMAN — Defensive back Gentry Williams will officially be out when No. 13 OU hosts No. 7 Tennessee on Saturday night. It also appears OU’s offensive line and wide receiver groups will be much healthier this week. OU listed 12 players in its first appearance in the report, which is now required before conference games. Tennessee listed three players as …
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