Football Page 582 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights

Report: Vikings to put star Justin Jefferson (hamstring) on IR
Vikings All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson will be placed on injured reserve and miss at least four games for struggling Minnesota, multiple outlets reported Tuesday....

Virginia Tech, Wake Forest focused on positives heading into ACC matchup
Wake Forest and Virginia Tech have piled up problems over the past few weeks that need addressing. But both teams also are trying to emphasize positive developments....

Raiders ride three picks to victory over Packers
Las Vegas cornerback Amik Robertson intercepted a pass from Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love in the end zone with 44 seconds to go, and the Raiders held on for a 17-13 win over the visiting Packers on Monday night....

Maryland, Illinois attempt to cleanse systems after ugly losses
Maryland and Illinois will look to atone for last week's missed opportunities when the Big Ten foes meet on Saturday in College Park, Md....

First place in Big Ten West on line as Iowa faces Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Badgers will be looking to remain atop the Big Ten West when they face the Iowa Hawkeyes in Madison, Wis., on Saturday in a matchup of the only two teams in the division with winning conference records....

Reports: Washington comes to Pac-12's defense in lawsuit
A month after Oregon State and Washington State filed a legal complaint against the Pac-12 with the aim of solidifying their position as voting members of the collapsing conference, the University of Washington on Monday filed a motion to join the lawsuit, multiple outlets reported....

Oklahoma WR Andrel Anthony (knee) out for season
The No. 5 Oklahoma Sooners, coming off their biggest win of the year, will have to finish the season without their leading receiver....

Jayden Daniels looks to stay hot as No. 22 LSU, Auburn clash
No. 22 LSU's high-scoring offense has been more balanced over the last two weeks....

Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch likely headed to IR
Dallas linebacker Leighton Vander Esch probably will land on injured reserve due to a neck strain, Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said Monday....

Indiana looking for 'a chance' at No. 2 Michigan
Indiana coach Tom Allen doesn't see any weaknesses when he evaluates No. 2 Michigan....

Colorado seeks return to dominance, welcomes Stanford to town
Colorado has recently taken a dip after a magical 3-0 start, but the Buffaloes have a chance to rediscover their prowess when they face hapless Stanford in Pac-12 play on Friday night in Boulder, Colo....

Duke QB Riley Leonard (ankle) day-to-day
Duke quarterback Riley Leonard is now considered day-to-day after suffering a high ankle sprain nine days ago against Notre Dame....

Bills LB Matt Milano, DT DaQuan Jones need surgery
Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott said Monday that two defensive starters, linebacker Matt Milano (leg) and defensive tackle DaQuan Jones (torn pec), will require surgery....

Reports: Packers RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) inactive vs. Raiders
The Green Bay Packers will be without running back Aaron Jones on Monday night against the host Las Vegas Raiders because of a nagging hamstring injury, according to multiple media reports....

Travis Kelce a DNP on Chiefs’ estimated injury report
The Kansas City Chiefs did not practice Monday ahead of a short week, but their league-mandated estimated injury report listed tight end Travis Kelce as "did not participate" with an ankle injury....

Baseball background helps Georgia QB Carson Beck face pressure
Georgia football fans have plenty of reason to be happy that a former Florida baseball commit is now running the Bulldogs' offense....

Miami coach Mario Cristobal: 'Wrong call' lost game to Georgia Tech
Miami offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson tried to take responsibility Monday for calling the wrong play in the Hurricanes' improbable loss to Georgia Tech on Saturday, but head coach Mario Cristobal was not having it....

Dolphins phenom RB De'Von Achane (knee) undergoing tests
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane underwent tests on his injured knee on Monday, which was the only information head coach Mike McDaniel would disclose the day after the rookie boosted his AFC-leading rushing total to 460 yards....

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson 'down' as team awaits test results
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is hurting in more ways than one....

Giants 'optimistic' about QB Daniel Jones for Week 6
The New York Giants are "optimistic" about quarterback Daniel Jones' odds of playing in Week 6 after leaving Sunday's game with a neck injury....