Another week of NFL football is nearly in the books. And boy have we been treated to some juicy action, from the New Orleans Saints shocking the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers rolling despite Jordan Love’s absence to Aidan Hutchinson making history with his sack production in Motor City. Here are some of the biggest winners and losers …
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Jonathan Smith names players of the game in win over PVSU
Michigan State’s Charles Brantley heads to the end zone after an interception that was called back on a penalty during the second quarter in the game against Prairie View A&M on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Michigan State football welcomed in the FCS’s Prairie View A&M into Spartan Stadium and dominated the Panthers, 40-0, improving …
Read More »LFG Player of the Game Alvin Kamara shows he still has juice at 29
ARLINGTON, Texas — Scoring four touchdowns in one game against the Cowboys was something only one NFL player had done in Alvin Kamara’s lifetime, but the Saints running back matched that record in Sunday’s 44-19 rout at AT&T Stadium. Kamara ran for three touchdowns and caught a 57-yard score from quarterback Derek Carr, leading the Saints to a statement road …
Read More »Chiefs rally to stun Bengals with late pass interference call, FG as time expires; Cincinnati falls to 0-2
The Cincinnati Bengals appeared to have the Kansas City Chiefs on the ropes on Sunday. But they gave Patrick Mahomes once last chance. And as he usually does, Mahomes rallied the Chiefs to a game-winning score to secure a 26-25 thriller over the Bengals. Mahomes overcame two interceptions and led the Chiefs to a game-winning field goal aided by a …
Read More »Updating Illinois rankings in coaches, AP Top 25 polls entering Nebraska game
Illinois rankings update The Illinois football team moved into the national rankings on Sunday, jumping to No. 24 in The Associated Press Top 25. The Fighting Illini did not make the coaches’ top 25, but is first among teams receiving votes. The Illini are 3-0 for the first time since 2011, with victories against Eastern Illinois, then-No. 19 Kansas and …
Read More »2024 NFL Week 2 injuries: Cooper Kupp in walking boot, Jets defense banged up, Giants without starting kicker
Getty Images Injuries are part of every sport, especially football, where it seems like no team can escape at least one notable injury on a weekly basis. That was the case for several teams in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season. Several teams sustained injuries to key players in Week 2. Let’s take a look at each of the …
Read More »Bengals’ Cam Taylor-Britt makes must-see, one-handed interception of Patrick Mahomes
USATSI The Cincinnati Bengals are attempting to move into the win column for the first time in 2024, and late in the third quarter of their Week 2 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt made an amazing play on quarterback Patrick Mahomes that will help the Bengals achieve that goal. On a second-and-13, Mahomes targeted rookie wideout …
Read More »Cowboys better hope this was just one-week blunder, not sign of worse things to come
Ralph Vacchiano NFL Reporter This happens to the Dallas Cowboys every once in a while. Just when they start feeling really good about themselves, maybe look and feel like a Super Bowl contender, someone comes and beats them down to size. It’s just not supposed to happen this early in the season. And not in their home opener. And not …
Read More »How every Oklahoma college football team fared in Week 3 of 2024 season
Week 3 of the 2024 college football season is in the books. Here’s how every non-Division I college football team in the state of Oklahoma fared. NCAA Division I Oklahoma No. 15-ranked OU (3-0) earned a 34-19 home win over Tulane in Week 3. The Sooners were led by sophomore quarterback Jackson Arnold, who completed 18 of his 29 passes …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers on earning first win as Jets quarterback: ‘It’s been a long time coming for me’
Aaron Rodgers’ first year as a member of the New York Jets didn’t go as expected, or as the team hoped, with the veteran quarterback going down with a season-ending Achilles injury just four snaps into the 2023 season. Rodgers’ first game of the 2024 season also didn’t go as the team hoped, losing 32-19 to the defending NFC champion …
Read More »Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Early pickups for Week 3
It’s never too early to look toward your next matchup and a chance to bolster your fantasy football lineups. Here are some options to consider for Week 3. Johnston has become so much of a punchline around the fantasy community that you might forget he was selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Plagued by drops and …
Read More »Lions drop close MIAA game to Griffons
Sep. 15—The Missouri Southern State University football team fell short — although not by much Saturday — losing 35-27 to Missouri Western State University at Spratt Stadium in St. Joseph. The Griffons jumped out to a 14-0 lead, courtesy of two Brandon Hall rushing touchdowns. His first was a 53-yard run with 9:52 left in the opening quarter and the …
Read More »Rams WR Cooper Kupp exits game vs. Cardinals with ankle injury
The Los Angeles Rams were dealt another major injury blow Sunday. Leading receiver Cooper Kupp exited their Week 2 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals with an ankle injury. The Rams said he was doubtful to return. Earlier in the week, the Rams placed second-year wideout Puka Nacua on injured reserve with a knee injury. He will be out for at …
Read More »2024 NFL Week 2 injuries: Rams’ Cooper Kupp hurts ankle, return doubtful; Colts’ DeForest Buckner carted off
Getty Images Injuries are part of every sport, especially football, where it seems like no team can escape at least one notable injury on a weekly basis. That was the case for several teams in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season. Several teams sustained injuries to key players in Week 2. Let’s take a look at each of the …
Read More »SEC Power Rankings: New No. 1 team, A&M rising after Week 3
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) lines up for a snap during the game against UTSA at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. As we exit Week 3 of the 2024 SEC football season, what are some takeaways that you might have from the conference as a whole Saturday? A slate of games that began …
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