The news media is in a tizzy about the extravagant spending of former University of Florida president Ben Sasse, who apparently was spending the school’s money on hosting a lavish holiday party for big-money donors that featured a $38,610 sushi bar. As a result, Gov. Ron DeSants’ administration has directed the state auditor general to investigate Sasse’s expenditures as part …

There are multiple reasons Bill Belichick is considered one of the best to ever coach in the NFL, and his football IQ is certainly at the top that list. In a recent podcast, former New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty told a crazy story about how Belichick went as far as learning to predict wind pattern. On Dec. 6, 2010, …

The Dallas Cowboys defense has to pick itself up of the proverbial mat following their 44-19 letdown against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2, but their road doesn’t get any easier. Dallas will host reigning NFL MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson, four-time Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday in Week 3. Cowboys All-Pro edge …

Sep 14, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Boston College Eagles head coach Bill O’Brien watches the replay board against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images Michigan State football is going on the road on Saturday night to face off against Boston College in a big time non-conference matchup. The …

USATSI The NFL announced this offseason that it was banning the hip-drop tackle. The new rule states that this form of takedown is now a penalty, and will cost the defense 15 yards plus an automatic first down. However, 31 games into the season, the officials have done a poor job of upholding this rule. The latest victim of the …

Patriots could exploit this facet of talented Jets defense in Week 3 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots don’t have much of a passing attack right now. They have averaged 122.5 passing yards per game through two weeks, which is the fourth-lowest among the NFL’s 32 teams. The rushing attack is a far different story. The …

Syndication: The Greenville News Clemson Tigers coach Dabo Swinney is known for being folksy and down to earth, occasionally telling a humorous story or tossing in a funny anecdote that people catch on to for a soundbite. If there’s such a thing as a “Dabo’s Greatest Hits” compilation, his story of how he spent last Saturday might make the list. …

Getty Images We’re only two weeks into the 2024 NFL season, but the Indianapolis Colts defense is already severely depleted. Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner was placed on injured reserve Wednesday with a high-ankle sprain, according to CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones. Buckner suffered the injury in the second half of the Colts’ 16-10 loss at the …

Getty Images Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has not had a smooth transition to life in the NFL. That was highlighted for all to see in the 19-10 road loss at the Houston Texans on “Sunday Night Football” in Week 2.  Williams completed 23 of his 37 passes for 174 …

PITTSBURGH – The national raves continue to roll in for Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein following his stunning performance in the Panthers’ dramatic 38-34 win over rival West Virginia this past Saturday. Holstein has been named the Shaun Alexander freshman player of the week, it was announced Tuesday by the Maxwell Football Club. It is the latest accolade for the 6-foot-4, …

Jim Harbaugh might be working some of his first-year magic again.  The Los Angeles Chargers improved to 2-0 on Sunday. They demolished the Carolina Panthers 26-3, a week after getting a decisive 22-10 home win over the Las Vegas Raiders. It’s the first time the Chargers have opened a season 2-0 since 2012. Beyond the hot start, the Chargers look …

C.J. Stroud offered Caleb Williams some advice after Week 2 loss to Texans originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears’ offense sputtered again on Sunday against the Texans. There was no run game, no vertical threat in the passing game, and the pass protection was dreadful. The Bears’ vaunted defense hung tough, flustered C.J. …

After missing the last six quarters of football with a finger injury, Utah quarterback Cam Rising is back. That’s the expectation and the plan, at least. The Utes’ veteran leader is expected to be under center as No. 12 Utah travels to Stillwater, Oklahoma, to face No. 14 Oklahoma State in the Big 12 opener for both programs. A top-15 …

Eric Williams NFL Reporter GLENDALE, Ariz. — On first-and-10 from Arizona’s 40-yard line midway through the first quarter on Sunday, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray rolled right on a play-action pass and scrambled toward the sideline to buy time. That’s when Murray caught a glimpse of Marvin Harrison Jr. streaking toward the goal line. The QB hit Harrison in stride, …

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 …