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Need for better execution After giving up over 500 yards of offense last week to the New York Giants, the Cowboys surrendered 385 total yards of offense to the Chicago Bears in Matt Eberflus’ return to Chicago. Second-year quarterback Caleb Williams finished the game by matching his career high of four passing touchdowns. On all of them, Chicago’s receivers were …

Dabo Swinney’s Clemson Tigers entered the 2025 season ranked No. 4 in the nation and laden with championship expectations. To say the campaign hasn’t started the way Swinney had hoped would be an understatement. Clemson was upset by then-No. 9 LSU in a hard-fought season-opening game, then the Tigers survived a scare against unranked Troy before being stunned by Georgia …

For two straight weeks, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense has gotten dismantled. They’ve faced two middling offenses, but against the Steelers, those units have looked much better. There were high expectations for the Steelers’ defense going into this season, but now, it’s unclear if they’ll even be average on that aide of the ball. Being historic should no longer be their …

Brian Kelly apologizes for berating reporter over question about LSU’s offensive struggles  Yahoo Sports LSU’s Kelly apologizes to reporter for tirade  ESPN LSU football coach Brian Kelly blows up on reporter after Florida win: ‘You’re spoiled’  The Daily Advertiser | Lafayette, Louisiana Watch Brian Kelly go nuclear on question after LSU’s win over Florida: ‘We played the game to win the game’  CBS Sports …

The excuses, okey-dokeys and empty platitudes are piling up in the wake of the Steelers’ odious 31-17 home loss to Seattle. “It’s only two games! Be patient!” We’ve been patient for eight years, each without a playoff win. “Broderick Jones needs time to adjust to left tackle.” That time should have been 2023 and ’24. But after being drafted 14th …

1 Miami (Fla.) The Hurricanes leap to No. 1 with a second win against a top 15 opponent and their largest win against an AP Top 25-ranked team since 2001. Carson Beck (340 yards) led the way in a 576-yard performance, the program’s best production against a ranked team since 1998, in a 49-12 victory against USF. Next up: Billy …

On Saturday, Sarkisian was asked whether he considered temporarily benching Manning amidst a poor performance against UTEP.  It’s a tactic Sarkisian deployed last season when Ewers struggled in the face of a swarming Georgia defense. Against UTEP, Manning completed 11 of his 25 passes for 114 yards with one touchdown and an interception.  “I think it was too early to say, ‘Oh, …

Friday’s game against Houston represented a chance for Ryan Staub to cement himself as the starting quarterback in Colorado. Instead, he sent the Buffaloes back to the drawing board. Despite a couple encouraging drives, Colorado’s Staub-led offense proved ineffective in a 36-20 loss, with the junior posting 204 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions on 19-of-35 passing. Advertisement The first …

Gov. Tina Kotek on Thursday said she’s trying her best to ensure affordable access to the COVID-19 vaccine for Oregonians, pushing back on criticism that other Democrat-led states across the nation have been more efficient at providing quick inoculations and support for providers before an expected annual spike in respiratory illnesses. Kotek’s explanation traces back to U.S. Health and Human …

The Detroit Lions coordinators had a lot to answer for after the team’s lackluster performance in all three phases against the Green Bay Packers in Week 1. The three spoke on Thursday, addressed their units’ struggles, and spoke about how they plan to fix things in Week 2 against the Chicago Bears. Offensive coordinator John Morton Lions offensive struggles are …