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NFL quarterback criticism and analysis

Pundits and former players debating quarterback play, scheme issues and offensive struggles across the league.

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Source: Louisville QB Kienholz on track to play vs. NC State

Louisville quarterback Lincoln Kienholz looked good in pregame warmups and is on track to start against NC State on Saturday, a source told ESPN.

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Sources: Gamecocks send message to QB Sellers, give more reps to backup

As a message to starting quarterback LaNorris Sellers to play better, South Carolina backup Cutter Woods received an uptick in first-team snaps this week, sources told ESPN.

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Source: Louisville's Lincoln Kienholz poised to play vs. NC State

Louisville quarterback Lincoln Kienholz looked good in pregame warmups and is on track to start against NC State on Saturday, a source told ESPN.

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Sources: South Carolina gives more reps to backup QB Cutter Woods

As a message to starting quarterback LaNorris Sellers to play better, South Carolina backup Cutter Woods received an uptick in first-team snaps this week, sources told ESPN.

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Amarius Mims draws strong praise from offensive line guru

If there was a true bright spot that has been consistent throughout the season so far for the Cincinnati Bengals, it would be right tackle Amarius Mims playing practically perfect. Mims has shut down every pass rusher he has gone against so far. That list includes the likes of Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter […]

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LeBron James says it still bothers him Lakers didn’t get a parade for 2020 championship

Not getting a chance to properly celebrate the 2020 title still frustrates LeBron James.

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Christian Parker expresses regret at play call at end of loss to Ravens

Christian Parker is a first-time defensive coordinator who was charged with fixing a unit that allowed the most points in the NFL last season.

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J.J. Watt says calling Cowboys-Ravens was ‘as close as you can get to playing’

J.J. Watt’s biggest broadcast to date drew plenty of critics, but Dan Patrick wasn’t one of them. Appearing on The Dan Patrick Show this week, the NFL on CBS analyst was greeted with a compliment from the host, who said Watt had matched the noise and energy of the crowd during Sunday’s Cowboys-Ravens game in…

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Where to watch Baylor-McCallie football game: TV, streaming, time

Baylor School football will play McCallie School on Friday. Here is how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.

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‘Wish I could have it back:' Sean Mannion on disastrous Andy Dalton play call

Dalton was picked off in the end zone Monday night against the Bears.

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Area athletes shine at season's midway point

At the midway point of the high school football regular season, several area athletes stand out among their peers as some of the most impactful players in the state — and, more importantly, their teams have been successful in the process. To no one’s surprise, Owensboro Catholic senior quarterback Dre’Mail Carothers has been one of Kentucky’s most prolific passers in leading the Aces to a 5-1 ...

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Lincoln Riley's Gary Patterson Comments Offer a Glimpse Inside USC's Struggles

The USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley hasn't been too content with the play of the defense, including revealing how Gary Patterson is handling it.

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'When You Have A Thoroughbred You Let'em Out Of The Stable,' Blues Coach Provides Intriguing Answer About Adam Jiricek's Power Play Usage

Adam Jiricek will make his NHL debut on Friday against the Dallas Stars, and coach Jim Montgomery believes he is already ready to quarterback one of the St. Louis Blues' power play units.

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[Reiss] Question: Drake Maye ended up on the injury report yesterday. Has that affected your ability to practice or calling plays?OC Josh McDaniels: “It has not“

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Former NFL player implores Purdue to spend enough for 'competitive football roster'

As Purdue searches for its next president, a former NFL quarterback is voicing his concerns for football and what success could bring to the university.

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RotoPat’s Week 4 Fantasy Football Rankings

Ranking and evaluating all of Week 4's top plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.

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Week 4 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB

Ranking and evaluating all of Week 4's top plays at quarterback.

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USC player’s hit on Dante Moore sparks debate over college football conduct

Ringo Chiu/Shutterstock.com The hit, targeting call and fallout Dante Moore’s injury after a hit from USC linebacker Desman Stephens II became one of the biggest moments of Oregon’s win over USC. The targeting call, Moore’s concussion and Stephens’ later suspension brought renewed attention to player safety and conduct in college football. The incident also highlighted…

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The Program: Get to know the Oakwood Comets

Oct. 1—Player ➜ the crowd. ➜ Weston Frazier. ➜ Walker Enos. ➜ McDonald's. ➜ Cameron Lee. ➜ the way people can pull their cars right up next to the field. ➜ Gauge Carrillo. ➜ Walker Enos. ➜ McDonald's. ➜ Parker Lee. ➜ how the fans can park their cars by the south end zone. ➜ Frankie Resendez. ➜ Walker Enos. ➜ Turquoise Tequila. ➜ Cameron Lee. Oakwood lost its starting quarterback, Alex Wallace, ...

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Oilers Place Ryan Nugent-Hopkins On IR, Matt Savoie On LTIR

The Edmonton Oilers announced a series of transactions this morning involving four players. The team placed veteran forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on injured reserve, forward Matt Savoie on long-term injured reserve (LTIR), defenseman Alec Regula on LTIR, and recalled forward Josh Samanski from their AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors, under emergency conditions. On Tuesday, Oilers head […]

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Kyle Shanahan downplays Broncos play caller change, calls talk ‘overrated’

Kyle Shanahan gave his thoughts on Sean Payton handing away playcalling.

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USC's biggest problem on defense is a pass rush that can't get home

USC football will not have any defensive success if the Trojans cannot bring down quarterbacks and create more negative plays

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2d ago

2026 Heisman Week Four Poll

Welcome to the 2026 Heisman Week Four poll. We welcome two new players to the poll, Kamario Taylor, the quarterback for Mississippi State. As well as Jadan Baugh of Florida, who is coming off a stellar game against Ole Miss. As we enter week four of the season, the games keep getting bigger, and the …

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Case Keenum was ready to quit playing football until Ben Johnson called

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2027 NFL Draft stock watch features 11 players on the rise

Who are the biggest risers in the 2027 NFL Draft so far? Two quarterbacks have helped their stock significantly with their early showings.

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Speed, depth key for second-ranked Bulldogs defense

LAPEL — The Lapel offense has continued to put up eye-popping numbers this season, despite the graduation of their All-State quarterback and two top receivers from last year’s regional championship team. They are scoring nearly 46 points per game with the starters usually only playing the first half and a running clock in the second. But the offensive production is only half of the equation, ...

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3d ago

San Diego State has a quarterback question entering its Pac-12 opener

Fans of theSan Diego State Aztecshaven't been happy with the play of senior quarterback Jayden Denegal since a lackluster performance in a 28-10 loss to UCLA

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3d ago

Marcus Mariota voted FedEx Air Player of the Week after clutch performance

Talk about stepping up when your number is called!

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Jammal Lord on the Huskers, Colandrea, Holgorsen and Rhule

He also explains why playing quarterback at Nebraska requires thick skin.

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Looking back at three memorable ‘September Heisman’ winners

One of the most fascinating phenomenons in college football is the September Heisman Trophy winner. He’s usually a quarterback, he’s usually putting up video game numbers against overmatched early-season opponents, and he usually has the sport buzzing about a trophy that won’t be handed out for another three months. Then October arrives. Conference play begins,…

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Fox Sports’ Kevin Burkhardt named recipient of 2027 Pat Summerall Award

Kevin Burkhardt tends to get overshadowed on Sundays when he’s calling an NFL game next to Tom Brady, but in this instance, he’s getting the spotlight all to himself. The Fox Sports lead NFL play-by-play announcer and MLB studio host has been named the recipient of the 2027 Pat Summerall Award, given annually to a…

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3d ago

Have McDavid, Oilers spotted a loophole to get around ‘tuckgate’ rule?

The Hockey Central panel break down the drama surrounding the new rules surrounding player equipment, specifically the new shirt tucking rules, and whether Connor McDavid and the Oilers found a loophole to get around the new ‘tuckgate’ rules.

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4d ago

Baseball fans baffled after Peacock plays comically loud music through Red Sox-Yankees game

Baseball fans were tuned into Peacock on Tuesday to watch the start of the MLB playoffs. While they got the baseball action they came for, some also wound up taking part in the weirdest listening party imaginable. Through roughly half of the top of the fifth inning, those watching the game on Peacock couldn’t help…

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Tosh Lupoi Willing to Change Coaches' Roles to Fix Cal Offense

Cal head coach Lupoi did not say he was replacing Jordan Somerville as the Bears' play-caller, but he didn't rule it out

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Chop Robinson: Not sure why I got called for roughing Patrick Mahomes, but I had to play on

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‘Nick is a liar’: NFL ‘quarterback whisperer’ calls out Nick Saban

The senate has officially passed the Protect College Sports Act, legislation that is aimed at eliminating some of the “chaos” that has affected college sports, and in particular, football in recent seasons. The Act, which still has to pass the House of Representatives and is expected to face an uphill battle, puts limits on player…

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TUESDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK: These aren't your father's Cougs; this isn't your father's Pac-12

Sep. 29—COMMENTARY Pac-12 After Dark returns to Pullman this week. A conference contender from California will be making its way to Martin Stadium for a 6:30 p.m. Saturday matchup under the brand-new bright lights. A decade ago, that sentence could have referred to USC. Now, it describes Fresno State. The 3-1 Bulldogs are one of six new football-playing members of the revamped Pac-12 alongside ...

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Random Thoughts Week 4: Quarterback Play, Not A-OK

All the College Football news, scores, injuries, gaffes, upsets, derps, and snark that you can handle.

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Five players who deserved to win the Heisman Trophy but didn’t

There are few who would contest that Jeremiah Smith is the best overall player in college football this season. And while he is currently the betting favorite to win the Heisman Trophy, the reality is that the Heisman is an award overwhelmingly dominated by quarterbacks, so there’s a strong chance that the award will ultimately…

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Rebels in the Pros: NFL Week 3

NFL for college football fans, particularly Ole Miss fans, isn’t all that fun when your best former players aren’t playing. Jaxson Dart is lost for the season while AJ Brown is likely over a month away from returning to a team that might need a new quarterback. Despite missing the two biggest producers in the […]

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Kyle Shanahan puts Brock Purdy in company with former MVP after win

Kyle Shanahan’s confidence in Brock Purdy as a play caller has only been matched twice before.

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NFL MVP race entering Week 4: Josh Allen stays No. 1, but the field is closing fast

A wide receiver, two running backs and even a defensive player join the quarterbacks in our ranking of the NFL's leading MVP candidates

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Astros owner: Playoff berth will factor into call on Espada

Astros owner Jim Crane said Monday the team's playoff berth will be "something to consider" when deciding on the future of manager Joe Espada, whose contract expires after the season.

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5d ago

Indiana football is 4-0. What still needs improvement in Big Ten play?

Where do the Hoosiers need to progress to keep winning in Big Ten play this season? Quarterback, offensive line, others?

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Grizzlies Notes: Edey, Morant, Jerome, Peavy, Saunders

Zach Edey continues to progress along the rehab trajectory that the Grizzlies expected and has been medically cleared for on-court activity, according to Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian (Twitter link). At the team’s media day on Monday, general manager Zach Kleiman said the third-year center is on pace to play in the October 21 […]

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And-Ones: Whitehead, Christopher, Motiejunas, Thomas

Former NBA second-round pick Isaiah Whitehead has called it career, announcing on social media that his playing days are over (Twitter link). A 6’4″ guard, Whitehead spent two years at Seton Hall prior to being selected 42nd overall in the 2016 draft. The Brooklyn native spent two seasons with his hometown Nets from 2016-18, averaging […]

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‘Do our talking with our pads’: Morgan Scalley proud of Utes’ ‘self-constraint’ in after-the-whistle extracurriculars at Iowa State

Utah players had to hold their composure after the whistle on multiple occasions in Saturday’s win at Iowa State.

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7d ago

Jared Curtis takes out Jerry Kill during Vanderbilt football vs Auburn

Vanderbilt football quarterback Jared Curtis accidentally ran into and took out Jerry Kill during a run play vs. Auburn.

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HS FOOTBALL: Lakeland piles up 400 yards in 40-6 win over Carbondale Area

SCOTT TWP. — Lakeland’s Jackson Pochas accounted for 235 yards of total offense, but the junior quarterback credited a play he made on special teams for swinging the momentum in the Chiefs’ 40-6 win over Carbondale Area on Friday night. With No. 5 Lakeland leading 13-0, Pochas returned the second-half kickoff 56 yards to the Chargers 29. He scored on a 1-yard run, five plays later, after ...

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Former NFL QB says ‘nobody is playing the way Brock Purdy is right now’

San Francisco’s quarterback is looking like an early dark horse MVP option.

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Curt Cignetti Uses World War II Reference to Defend His Actions Toward Game Officials

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti does not usually lose his cool on live television, but Friday night against Northwestern was an exception. Facing sudden referee penalty calls on the very first play, Cignetti went viral for screaming at officials, later using an old-school World War II metaphor to explain why he blew his top.

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7d ago

Saquon Barkley explains why he returned vs. Titans after scary neck injury

Saquon Barkley called his neck injury a wake-up call but expects to play Monday night against the Bears.

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8d ago

Brewers Designate Lyon Richardson For Assignment

The Brewers announced that right-hander Bryse Wilson has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list. Fellow righty Lyon Richardson has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. On the position player side, Andrew Vaughn has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to illness, retroactive to September 22. Outfielder Brandon Lockridge was recalled […]

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8d ago

“Blame the Quarterback”: Lane Kiffin Gives Strong Opinion on Sam Leavitt Amid Growing Criticism on LSU QB

Lane Kiffin took his first loss as LSU head coach last Saturday against his former program. In the aftermath of the defeat, Sam Leavitt has faced criticism for his poor performance, especially in the first half and on the game’s final drive.

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Nick Saban calls Tennessee 'one of the most difficult places to play in the SEC'

Nick Saban calls Tennessee 'one of the most difficult places to play in the SEC'

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Minnesota Timberwolves add Kevin Calabro, Jon Sciambi as play-by-play announcers

The Minnesota Timberwolves are about to have one of the deepest and most accomplished bullpens of play-by-play broadcasters of any professional sports franchise. Longtime T’Wolves announcer Michael Grady has seen his star rise and now does national work for Amazon and NBC covering both the NBA and WNBA. But with Grady calling more games on…

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8d ago

2026 SEC QB1 Rankings For Week 4: Mississippi State’s Kamario Taylor Continues to Rise in NEW Top 10

Similar to the NFL, a talented quarterback can turn a college football program into a playoff contender. This year’s crop […]

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Week 4 Big Ten QB1 Rankings: Purdue’s Ryan Browne Surges in Updated Top 10?

Similar to the NFL, a talented quarterback can turn a college football program into a playoff contender. This year’s crop […]

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