September 2023

This weekend’s college football schedule, and TFB picks Oregon, led by quarterback Bo Nix (above), will try to defend its home field on Saturday against coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes. (Photo courtesy of OREGONLIVE.COM)

Oregon, led by quarterback Bo Nix (above), will try to defend its home field on Saturday against coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes. (Photo courtesy of OREGONLIVE.COM)

This weekend’s college football schedule, and TFB picks

Mitch Lucas September 22, 2023

You’ve heard sportscasters use the term “go home and lose the remote,” as in, go home and...

This USC-Arizona State thing… can they slow down Caleb Williams? Southern Cal quarterback Caleb Williams (above), the defending Heisman Trophy-winner, takes his band of Trojans on the road Saturday night to face Arizona State, who could be playing with their fourth-string quarterback. (Photo courtesy of the SAN DIEGO TRIBUNE)

Southern Cal quarterback Caleb Williams (above), the defending Heisman Trophy-winner, takes his band of Trojans on the road Saturday night to face Arizona State, who could be playing with their fourth-string quarterback. (Photo courtesy of the SAN DIEGO TRIBUNE)

This USC-Arizona State thing… can they slow down Caleb Williams?

Shawn Christopher September 22, 2023

They can’t stop him. They can only hope to contain him. I said that as a joke....

Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson both ruled out for week three Carolina quarterback Bryce Young (9) is harassed by New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan (94) last Monday. Young sprained an ankle in the game and has been ruled out for this Sunday's game at Seattle. Also ruled out: Indy quarterback Anthony Richardson (concussion) for the Colts' game at Baltimore. (Photo courtesy of YAHOO! SPORTS)

Carolina quarterback Bryce Young (9) is harassed by New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan (94) last Monday. Young sprained an ankle in the game and has been ruled out for this Sunday's game at Seattle. Also ruled out: Indy quarterback Anthony Richardson (concussion) for the Colts' game at Baltimore. (Photo courtesy of YAHOO! SPORTS)

Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson both ruled out for week three

Mitch Lucas September 22, 2023

Rookie quarterbacks apparently took a beating in week two. Both Bryce Young of the Carolina Panthers –...

Jags could move to London if taxpayers don’t share stadium cost, two reports say Could the Jacksonville Jaguars move to London, or at least leave their current location? Two reports say it's highly possible, if a $2 billion stadium plan that would cost taxpayers about half that isn't approved. Above: Jaguars owner Shad Khan. (Photo courtesy of BROBIBLE.COM)

Could the Jacksonville Jaguars move to London, or at least leave their current location? Two reports say it's highly possible, if a $2 billion stadium plan that would cost taxpayers about half that isn't approved. Above: Jaguars owner Shad Khan. (Photo courtesy of BROBIBLE.COM)

Jags could move to London if taxpayers don’t share stadium cost, two reports say

Shawn Christopher September 22, 2023

Could what some people have speculated for years about the Jacksonville Jaguars actually moving to London (GASP!)...

Ohio State-Notre Dame looks like a great way to finish a strong Saturday line-up Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord (above) leads the Buckeyes into South Bend, Indiana Saturday night to face Notre Dame, live on NBC. (Photo courtesy of NBCSPORTSCHICAGO.COM)

Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord (above) leads the Buckeyes into South Bend, Indiana Saturday night to face Notre Dame, live on NBC. (Photo courtesy of NBCSPORTSCHICAGO.COM)

Ohio State-Notre Dame looks like a great way to finish a strong Saturday line-up

Mitch Lucas September 22, 2023

Pick the top marquee game on Saturday. Go on, I’ll wait. I’ll throw out some choices: Florida...

Harbaugh back in time for Rutgers, 100th game at Michigan University of Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh reacts to an official's call during a game in the 2022 season. After a three-game suspension to begin the season, Harbaugh returns to the sidelines Saturday, as the Wolverines (3-0) host Rutgers (3-0, as well). (Photo courtesy of SPORTSNAUT.COM)

University of Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh reacts to an official's call during a game in the 2022 season. After a three-game suspension to begin the season, Harbaugh returns to the sidelines Saturday, as the Wolverines (3-0) host Rutgers (3-0, as well). (Photo courtesy of SPORTSNAUT.COM)

Harbaugh back in time for Rutgers, 100th game at Michigan

Shawn Christopher September 22, 2023

He’s BAAAAA-AAACCCCK. And no, we’re not talking about Jaws, Freddy, or Jason. We’re talking about Jim Harbaugh,...

49ers, McCaffery top Giants on ‘TNF’

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffery (left) scored a 4-yard touchdown in the second quarter against the New York Giants on Thursday night at Levi's Stadium, tying him with 49ers legend Jerry Rice for most touchdowns scored in consecutive games (12), a record Rice had held alone since the 1987 season. With a touchdown next week against Arizona, of course, McCaffery could own the record alone. (Photo courtesy of YARDBARKER.COM)

49ers, McCaffery top Giants on ‘TNF’

Mitch Lucas September 22, 2023

The National Football League’s “Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime” matchup between San Francisco and the New...

Cincinnati enters Big 12 play vs. a big dog: OU Cincinnati wide receiver Dee Wiggins caught this pass in front of Pittsburgh defensive back Phillip O’Brien Jr. (5) in their game on Sept. 9. The Bearcats (3-1) host Oklahoma in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams on Saturday. (Photo by GENE J. PUSKAR, Courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Cincinnati wide receiver Dee Wiggins caught this pass in front of Pittsburgh defensive back Phillip O’Brien Jr. (5) in their game on Sept. 9. The Bearcats (3-1) host Oklahoma in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams on Saturday. (Photo by GENE J. PUSKAR, Courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Cincinnati enters Big 12 play vs. a big dog: OU

Mitch Lucas September 21, 2023

Is Cincinnati ready for prime time? No, not THAT Prime Time. Prime time, like big time. The...

Fields’ he-said, he-said with himself, apparently Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (above) has had a less-than-stellar performance in the Bears' two games, both losses. Chicago (0-2) plays at Kansas City (1-1) on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of THESPUN.COM)

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (above) has had a less-than-stellar performance in the Bears' two games, both losses. Chicago (0-2) plays at Kansas City (1-1) on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of THESPUN.COM)

Fields’ he-said, he-said with himself, apparently

Shawn Christopher September 21, 2023

Could Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields’ problems be rooted in the way he’s being coached? Fields seemed...

ESPN: Saban issues challenge to Tide prior to game vs. Ole Miss Alabama football coach Nick Saban addresses reporters and an assortment of others at SEC Media Days in July in Nashville. Saban and the Crimson Tide host Ole Miss on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. on CBS. (Photo by MITCH LUCAS)