EAGAN, Minn. — Sam Darnold pinballed around his collapsed pocket to dodge a sack on third-and-8, before slicing through a skinny opening to sprint right in search of more space as Justin Jefferson’s hand shot up downfield. With O’Connell directing the quarterback development program and calling the plays and Jefferson leading a dangerous and diverse group of pass-catchers, Darnold has …
Kirk Cousins explained it perfectly in Netflix’s aptly named “Quarterback” series. Seated in his SUV after the Vikings’ playoff loss at the hands of the New York Giants in 2022, the quarterback described the ups and downs of the season — how you arrive at training camp and begin to build, take the wild and tumultuous ride of the season, …
STARS —Jalen Nailor, Michigan State, had 221 yards receiving and three TDs as the Spartans remained unbeaten with a 31-13 victory over Rutgers. —Tyler Badie, Missouri, rushed for a career-high 217 yards and scored three TDs to lead the Tigers to a 48-35 victory over North Texas. —Jayden de Laura, Washington State, threw for 399 yards and three TDs as …
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Welcome to the Michigan State extra point. 1 — First quarter : Down 7-0, Michigan State’s first offensive play of the season was a completed pass to Jayden Reed. : Down 7-0, Michigan State’s first offensive play of the season was a completed pass to Jayden Reed. Mel Tucker said after the game that ball security …
