Thursday 30 September 2021

Jaguars receiver DJ Chark carted off on first drive

Burrow, who was recruited to Ohio State by Urban Meyer, had a quick meeting with his former coach prior to Thursday night football.

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Inter Milan posts Italian record loss of $284.6M

Serie A champions Inter Milan have posted an Italian football record of €245.6 million ($284.6m) losses for the 2020-21 financial year.

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Nick Saban, Lane Kiffin and the year that changed Alabama football forever

When Nick Saban wanted to modernize Alabama's offense, he turned in a surprising direction. But his partnership with Lane Kiffin planted the seeds for the record-breaking Alabama offense we see today.

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Wednesday 29 September 2021

Fantasy football rankings: NFL Week 4

Weekly individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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The hope and heartbreak of Keith McCants

Up until Sept. 2, the day he died, former Alabama football great Keith McCants carried the same message to anybody who'd listen: Learn from me, but don't be me.

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Tuesday 28 September 2021

What NFL first-round picks did with their first-TD footballs: Mac Jones' went to the Patriots' Hall of Fame, Najee Harris' to his locker

The ball from Mac Jones' first TD pass already is in the Patriots' Hall of Fame. What about the footballs used by Trevor Lawrence, Trey Lance, Justin Fields and more?

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Arsenal and Barcelona ranked among Europe's youngest teams

A CIES Football Observatory report looks at the youngest teams, and it's good news for Arsenal and Barca fans.

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Football and friendship: How Dillan Gibbons made a family's dream for their son come true

A friendship was forged years ago when Dillan Gibbons made a point to stop and simply say hello to a boy waited for an autograph after a Notre Dame game. Years later, Gibbons raised awareness to one family's struggles and made Timothy Donovan's day.

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Monday 27 September 2021

Bad News: Aaron Rodgers Isn’t Retiring | People’s Sports Podcast

Mark Titus breaks the news to Charlotte Wilder that not only is Aaron Rodgers not retiring, but he seems to be enjoying playing football!

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Canes' Diaz defends administration after criticism

Miami coach Manny Diaz defended his program and the school administration Monday, after pointed criticism that there was not a strong enough commitment to football from the university.

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Ellen Fokkema's historic game for a Dutch men's team: "I hope I won't be the last"

Ellen Fokkema made Dutch football history when she became the first woman to play for a senior men's team in a league match. ESPN was there.

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Texas A&M's troubles, a wide-open playoff race and more Week 4 takeaways

The College Football Playoff field hasn't expanded yet, and the race is already more interesting.

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Sunday 26 September 2021

'We got into a good rhythm' — Josh Allen on Bills' passing attack vs. Washington

Josh Allen speaks with Jen Hale after a dominant, five-touchdown performance for the Buffalo Bills against the Washington Football Team.

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Josh Allen racks up five total touchdowns in Bills’ 43-21 rout of Washington

Josh Allen threw for four touchdowns and rushed for one more as the Buffalo Bills defeated the Washington Football Team, 43-21.

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Clemson falls to No. 25, ends top-10 poll streak

Clemson tumbled 16 spots to No. 25 in The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday, snapping its streak of 97 straight weeks in the top 10.

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Utah football player Lowe killed in SLC shooting

University of Utah football player Aaron Lowe was killed in a shooting incident early Sunday in Salt Lake City.

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SMU's Dykes apologizes to TCU over flag scuffle

SMU football coach Sonny Dykes apologized for any attempt by his players to plant a flag at midfield following the Mustangs' 42-34 victory over TCU at the home of the Horned Frogs.

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Week 3 fantasy football inactives watch

AJ Mass provides updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements.

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Saturday 25 September 2021

Clemson stunned by NC State: 'Got to own it'

Clemson finds itself outside the College Football Playoff race for the first time in six years after a stunning double-OT loss to NC State.

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Which college football troll reigns supreme in Week 4?

These teams didn't miss a chance to troll their opponents on social media.

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Friday 24 September 2021

No punts, angry DMs and the burning passion for football behind Presbyterian's Kevin Kelley

Kevin Kelley's time as a high school coach was mired in both controversy and success. Now, for better or worse, he brings his analytics-first system to college football.

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'Sorry Heineken,' Washington Football Team QB Taylor Heinicke goes full BudLighticke

That's Taylor BudLighticke to you. All's well that ends well as Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke's hustle for a beer endorsement takes a surprise turn.

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Thursday 23 September 2021

Clinton Portis speaks on leaving the Broncos for Washington I Club Shay Shay

Clinton Portis joined Club Shay Shay and told Shannon Sharpe how he was traded from the Denver Broncos to Washington Football Team. He discusses false report from an interview that he wanted out. 'Everybody is looking around and I’m looking around too! I didn’t ask to be out.'

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Is this Tom Brady’s first football game in LA? Is Cooper Kupp the best WR in the league? | Peter Schrager’s Cheat Sheet

Peter Schrager is sharing his cheat sheet and what team and players fans should watch out for in Week 3.

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Wednesday 22 September 2021

CFP board delays vote on 12-team proposal

The College Football Playoff board of managers, which has the authority to change the playoff, will not vote next week on a proposed 12-team format.

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Gronk clears the air on his film-watching habits

Buccaneers TE Rob Gronkowski cleared the air on watching film Wednesday, saying he watches "tons" of it after jokingly saying he didn't watch any on Petyon and Eli Manning's ESPN Monday Night Football MegaCast.

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Hot seats and angry fans: Why there's 'real work' to be done at FSU and Miami

It's a sad state of affairs for Florida State and Miami, two of college football's most iconic programs.

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Tuesday 21 September 2021

Who will make the College Football Playoff?

With help from the Allstate Playoff Predictor, you can pick a top title contender, play out its season and see what chances it has to make the top four at the end of the year.

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Shannon Sharpe: Clinton Portis left a Hall of Fame career on the table I Club Shay Shay

Clinton Portis joined Club Shay Shay with Shannon Sharpe and discussed leaving the NFL early at the age of 30. He talks about Sean Taylor's death and the Washington Football Team moving his locker to create space for the next guy as a big reason why he lost love for the game. 'At that time, I was too sensitive. It happened too early.'

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All lost for Clemson, Notre Dame and the Pac-12? Here's your latest dose of reality after Week 3

It is time to panic in Clemson! Oregon is the only playoff hope (again) for the Pac-12! The Spartans will rule all of Michigan by the time the season ends! Well, we might squash some college football dreams after your latest overreactions.

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Hungry Like the Wolf? Wolves first UK club to launch record label

Wolverhampton has become the first football club in the UK to launch their own in-house record label.

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Sunday 19 September 2021

Ravens get on the board with funky TD against Chiefs

Sunday Night Football got off to a wacky start with a pick-six for the Chiefs and a fumble recovered in the air for a Ravens score.

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Payton: Saints' woeful offense 'starts with me'

Quarterback Jameis Winston and the Saints struggled to move the football all day in a surprising loss to the Panthers, but New Orleans coach Sean Payton took ownership of the effort, saying it "starts with me."

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Clemson, Ohio State slip in AP poll despite wins

Clemson and Ohio State slipped to the back of the top 10 in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday despite wins Saturday, and Penn State jumped four spots to No. 6.

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College Football Power Rankings after Week 3

Does Saturday's nail-biter knock Alabama out of the top spot? We rank the 25 best teams.

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Saturday 18 September 2021

College Football Playoff picks after Week 3

Does Alabama's close call mean a drop in the Power Rankings? How many votes does Penn State's big win land them? And Georgia and Oregon roll in Week 3's Power Rankings.

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What is the best college football town in America?

Which college town has the best food? Or pregame tailgate? Vote @ESPNCFB on Twitter and Instagram.

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Week 2's biggest fantasy football questions: 32 NFL reporters give advice

Is Nelson Agholor the Patriots' No. 1 wideout? What's the deal with Brandon Aiyuk in San Francisco? Our reporters fill you in before Sunday's games.

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Friday 17 September 2021

Ex-Cane pleads not guilty in teammate's murder

Former Miami Hurricanes football player Rashaun Jones pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges of killing teammate Bryan Pata outside a South Florida apartment complex in 2006.

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Can Cincinnati make a real College Football Playoff run?

The undefeated Bearcats were snubbed last year. Could 2021 be different? And what if they were in the Big 12?

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Thursday 16 September 2021

Sources: Giants to start Price at center vs. WFT

Giants QB Daniel Jones will be working with a new center Thursday night against the Washington Football Team with the plan being for recently-acquired Billy Price to get the start while Nick Gates slides over to left guard, according to multiple sources.

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Auburn's first Big Ten road game in 90 years and everything else to watch in Week 3

Dave Wilson and Harry Lyles Jr. preview the most interesting storylines of the week in college football, from Auburn-Penn State to Alabama-Florida.

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As Washington Football Team's QB quest enters Year 29, ESPN Analytics ranks its past 30 starters

Washington has been chasing a long-term QB since 1993, a search that includes some bad luck and first-round flameouts. John Keim breaks it down.

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Wednesday 15 September 2021

Polarizing Alexander-Arnold gives Liverpool more good than bad

Apart from Messi and Ronaldo, no one in football divides opinion like Trent Alexander-Arnold, and his performance vs. Milan showcased exactly why.

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Giants' Barkley listed as questionable vs. WFT

The New York Giants have officially listed running back Saquon Barkley as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Washington Football Team. If he plays, this will be Barkley's second game in five days as he comes back from a torn ACL.

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Behind-the-scenes stories of Oklahoma, Nebraska and college football's greatest game

It's considered the best game in college football history, but the stories you've never heard -- trash talk, poison paranoia and much more -- are even better.

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Monday 13 September 2021

Five things we learned from Peyton & Eli's Monday Night Football telecast

The Manning Bros. arrived to the MNF scene like the true legends they are. Here are some of the highlights.

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'College football at its best': How Jacksonville State soaked in its stunning upset of FSU

After shocking the Seminoles on the game's wild final play, the FCS Gamecocks paused to grasp what they had just accomplished.

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Sources: WFT rules Fitzpatrick out for Thursday

Taylor Heinicke will start at QB for the Washington Football Team on Thursday night vs the Giants, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. No official determination on IR for Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip), but he'll be declared out for the game.

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Sources: Jackson focused on football over deal

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens both expect to complete a long-term extension at some point. But Jackson does not have an agent, and sources told ESPN that the star QB has been focusing on preparing for the season instead of negotiating a deal for himself.

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Sunday 12 September 2021

Von Miller on his two-sack performance in return: It was 'business as usual'

FOX's Shannon Spake caught up with Von Miller following the Denver Broncos' 27-13 over the New York Giants. Hear Von detail the win and how it felt to be back on the football field.

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Ryan Fitzpatrick could miss ‘several weeks’ with potential hip injury – Dr. Matt

Injury expert and former head team doctor for the Patriots, Dr. Matt Provencher, provides insight on Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick's hip injury and when we can expect the QB back on the field.

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Michael Strahan chronicles the resilience of FDNY’s greatest football team

Former members of the FDNY football team tell the story of how they stayed strong after the tragedy of 9/11 and paid tribute to their late friends.

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Fantasy football rankings: NFL Week 1

Weekly individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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FSU coach: Loss to Jacksonvile St. 'unacceptable'

Florida State coach Mike Norvell said his team's stunning loss to Jacksonville State marked "a challenging time for our university and our football team."

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Saturday 11 September 2021

Big upsets and more than a few close calls: Week 2 nearly brings complete chaos

Week 2 had all the hallmarks of a great day of college football, and yet, like a Tennessee coaching search, it's sort of amazing it didn't end with even more chaos.

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College Football Playoff picks after Week 2

Where does Oregon land after defeating Ohio State in Columbus? What about Iowa following a big win over rival Iowa State? All that and more in this week's playoff picks.

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How 9/11 continues to resonate throughout college football 20 years later

From the first game played after 9/11 to an 1,800-mile walk, coaches and former players recall how 9/11 influenced them 20 years ago and now.

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Week 1's biggest fantasy football questions: 32 NFL reporters give advice

Will Julio Jones have a big role this weekend? Who will carry the ball for the Ravens? Our reporters fill you in before Sunday's games.

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Friday 10 September 2021

2021 Fantasy football draft kit: Rankings, cheat sheets, mock drafts, sleepers and analysis

Get everything you need to prepare for your fantasy football drafts here, including rankings and analysis from ESPN's team of experts.

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Fashion on the field: A look at the best college football uniforms for Week 2

A handful of teams have already made statements before stepping on the field. Time to dress for success in Week 2.

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Football, firemen and cops -- and what it means to never forget 9/11

Twenty years later, an annual FDNY-NYPD game reminds Tom Junod of the weight of remembering.

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Wednesday 8 September 2021

In the business of winning: How a DFS champ used analytics to win $2.5M

We spoke with a daily fantasy football "world championship" contest winner to get some insight on the strategy he used to win millions playing DFS.

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A Kansas win means there's a new No. 1 in college football's Bottom 10

Don't worry, Kansas still makes our Bottom 10 list, but it's no longer the worst of the worst.

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Tuesday 7 September 2021

USC icon and Pats HOFer Cunningham, 71, dies

USC football great Sam "Bam" Cunningham, who went on to become the New England Patriots' all-time leading rusher, died Tuesday in Inglewood, California. He was 71.

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Georgia jumps to No. 2; Clemson tumbles to 6th

Georgia jumped three spots to No. 2 behind Alabama in The Associated Press Top 25 , giving the SEC the top two teams in the country for the 30th time in the 85-year history of the college football poll.

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Fantasy football rankings: NFL Week 1

Weekly individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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Academy players reveal mental health impact of being released: 'My lowest point was not knowing if I would play again'

Thousands of youngsters chase their dreams to top-level football, but few make it. As a result the effect on mental health has come into full focus.

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Monday 6 September 2021

Terrell Owens says he modeled his game after Jerry Rice I Club Shay Shay

Terrell Owens tells Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay about his dedication to the game of football. 'I played with pain, I did it for the team because I knew how valuable I was. I took what God blessed me with and a little of what Jerry Rice did...and you got T.O.'

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UConn's Edsall now stepping down immediately

UConn announced Monday that football coach Randy Edsall will step down immediately, instead of waiting until the end of the season to retire.

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Smart: Georgia football at highest COVID spike

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart says three or four players and sports medicine director Ron Courson are out with COVID-19, despite more than 90% of the football program being vaccinated.

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FSU QB McKenzie Milton proves he can do more than just play again -- he can win

McKenzie Milton's road back to the football field was three years in the making. And while Florida State fell short in securing a victory in overtime against Notre Dame on Sunday, the quarterback's comeback itself was a victory all its own.

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We simulated the entire 2021 NFL season: Biggest storylines, Super Bowl projection, more

We played out one of our Football Power Index's 20,000 season sims, from Week 1 through Super Bowl LVI, with playoff races, surprises and more.

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Sunday 5 September 2021

After life-altering leg injury, QB McKenzie Milton is ready for second chance at a starting role

McKenzie Milton was once told he'd be lucky to walk without a limp, let alone play football, after he suffered a catastrophic leg injury. Now, almost three years later with a new team, the conversation around the FSU quarterback is simply about football.

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College football Power Rankings for Week 1

It's Week 1 and the first edition of this year's Power Rankings are officially here. How many SEC teams land in the top ten after a dominate week? How far does Clemson tumble after a close loss? And what about the Group of 5 darlings from last season?

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Old-school college football has returned, and oh, how we missed it

Was it wonderful to have that feeling of college football being back, with fans, bands and drama? Yes, yes it was.

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College Football Playoff picks after Week 1

It's Week 1, and the same powerhouses fill up our writers' picks. There are some fringe teams crashing the party, however. How many SEC teams land in the top four? Which Pac-12 team enters the fray? All that and more in this week's playoff picks.

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Saturday 4 September 2021

2021 Fantasy football draft kit: Rankings, cheat sheets, mock drafts, sleepers and analysis

Get everything you need to prepare for your fantasy football drafts here, including rankings and analysis from ESPN's team of experts.

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Friday 3 September 2021

What would the 12-team College Football Playoff landscape look like for 2021?

Expansion isn't happening soon, but we can still look at a hypothetical field and the teams it most impacts.

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Thursday 2 September 2021

Matthew Berry's 100 facts for the 2021 fantasy football season

Berry uses facts to paint the picture he wants you to see as it relates to player values for the upcoming season.

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How G.J. Kinne's football journey led him to a perfect opportunity with Gus Malzahn, UCF

G.J. Kinne's path to UCF has been the result of a series of decisions stemming from the worst moment of his life, when his father -- and high school coach -- was shot by another player's dad. Now Kinne can help take the Knights to the next level.

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