Texas A&M sophomore running back Vernon Jackson will “probably never play again” after suffering a neck injury during the offseason, head coach Jimbo Fisher said Wednesday on his weekly radio show.

Everyone has a few items of smaller clothing that hang in the closet, just in case those few extra pounds decide to melt away.

AUBURN — On the first play of the second quarter Saturday, Tyrone Truesdell knifed through a double team and immediately wrapped up Kent State quarterback Dustin Crum in the backfield for a sack.

TUSCALOOSA — The ongoing soap opera revolving around the status of Antonio Alfano appears to have hit its breaking point with Nick Saban this week.

Green Bay can hand the return duties over to wide receiver Darius Shepherd or to newly added cornerback Tremon Smith, whom the team claimed off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs earlier in the week.

The Broncos mark the third straight game the two players will face expert pass rushers.

BOISE — It almost makes too much sense that John Hightower has an affection for fast cars.

Brenden Jaimes has made 24 consecutive starts for Nebraska, but if Broc Bando is needed against the Illini, he'll be ready, offensive coordinator Troy Walters said.

The two grade-school friends from Blue Springs will play a pivotal role as the final two scorers for men's cross-country.  

Listening to the narrative around the Bears offense the past few days, one would think they got beat last Sunday in Denver, it’s time to start looking for a new quarterback and maybe even another offensive coach.

While confirming that starting quarterback Drew Brees would have surgery Wednesday, Sept. 18 to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton said the offensive plan for Sunday’s game against Seattle will include both remaining quarterbacks, Teddy Bridgewater and Taysom Hill.

Wolf, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and author Michael Bauman will be at the Barnes & Noble store at West Towne Mall, 7433 Mineral Point Road, on Thursday at 7 p.m. signing copies of the book.

IOWA CITY — Injuries have altered the lineup and rotation for players in the secondary on Iowa’s 18th-ranked football team.

Eddy Pineiro’s 53-yard buzzer beater Sunday in Denver was as cathartic as it was clutch.It bailed th…

IOWA CITY — Iowa and Iowa State athletics officials are working to create what they label a "safe stage" for performers in marching bands from both schools following issues which arose at Saturday’s Iowa-Iowa State football game.

Cristian Driver is a four-star safety out of Texas with a slew of scholarship offers.

UW's passing game gets a boost from Cephus and fellow wide receivers A.J. Taylor, Kendric Pryor and Danny Davis.

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LARAMIE — Alonzo Velazquez still isn’t exactly sure how it happened.

The former Madison Edgewood standout said he’s feeling more at ease returning punts this season, and with the calmness comes better production.

It’s nice enough just to get to play your first NFL home game in front of thousands of adoring fans — one of whom is your mother, watching her first professional game.

But to score a touchdown? 

LINCOLN — Garrett Nelson's eyes sparkle. His breathing gets heavy and a grin creeps across his face.

Andy Hoffman never expected his son to put on pads in an organized football game.

LINCOLN — The fourth quarter breakdown in Boulder remains inside the heads of Nebraska's defense.

An Iowa senior finds his niche, the Hawkeyes are developing offensive depth and a look into the future are all part of today’s Hawkeye 10@10.

PK Eddy Pineiro was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after propelling the Bears to their first victory by drilling a 53-yard game-winning field goal as the clock expired in Denver Sunday.

Aaron Jones carried a career-high 23 times for 116 yards and a touchdown, and also caught four passes for 34 yards.

With No. 13 Wisconsin opening Big Ten play Saturday against No. 11 Michigan, State Journal reporters Jim Polzin and Colten Bartholomew sat down for a Facebook Live chat. 

Gattis comes to the Wolverines from Alabama, which averaged 45.6 points a game last season.

As Nebraska prepares to enter Big Ten play, the contributions Tony Tuioti has made to the staff are becoming clearer and clearer.

Texas A&M redshirt freshman running back Deneric Prince has entered the transfer portal, according to an athletic department spokesperson.

Nebraska freshman running back Rahmir Johnson said he plans to run track for the Huskers during the outdoor season. Make no mistake, though, he has football on his mind at the moment, particularly after experiencing his first college action Saturday in a 44-8 win against Northern Illinois.

Isaiah Stalbird has a pretty good idea of what the reaction was after the first depth chart of the Nebraska football season came out before the South Alabama game, and Stalbird was listed as No. 2 at one of the safety spots.

Kelly Bryant unleashed the deep ball against SEMO. The Tigers are looking to do more of that.

Star contributor Carrie Cecil also chimes in on the ZonaZoo's big support and plans for two major charity events. 

Starting left tackle Yasir Durant had to leave Saturday's game against SEMO with a neck injury. 

Taven Birdow likened it to when he won a high school state title in Oklahoma.

LARAMIE — No one can put a finger on it.

The UA moved some pieces around on defense against Texas Tech, and the effect was palpable.

TUSCALOOSA — Terrell Lewis didn’t mince words about it: DeVonta Smith simply hasn’t gotten his due.

BOISE — There’s no shying away or denying it for the players and coaches on the Boise State football team. Playing Air Force just feels different.

NEW YORK - New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will undergo surgery on his throwing hand Wednesday in Los Angeles, according a report from ESPN.

AUBURN — True freshman defensive lineman Charles Moore has left the program. A team spokesman confirmed a 247Sports report shortly after head coach Gus Malzahn's regular Tuesday news conference.

AUBURN — College football programs don’t play preseason games the way NFL teams do, but in a sense, Auburn just finished that portion of its schedule.

Lane McCallum found his walk-on moment for the Nebraska football team during Saturday's win against Northern Illinois. 

Green Bay Packers (2-0)Aaron Rodgers and Matt LaFleur flexed their potential together for the first …

Context is critical in life. Whether reading, observing your fellow humans, or studying football, understanding the big picture macro level is essential to diagnosing the micro level.

A St. Ambrose football player remains in an Indianapolis hospital following an injury over the weekend.