WVU’s defense focusing on fixing contain ahead of match up with U.T. Martin

September 12, 2026

MORGANTOWN — Rich Rodriguez said he doesn’t give much input on West Virginia’s defense. Defensive coordinator Zac Alley calls the plays and handles pretty much everything. Rodriguez rarely interjects, and while the defense is on the field, he’s speaking with quarterback coach Rhett Rodriguez, scheming up the next offensive series. During the Mountaineers Week 1 game against Coastal Carolina, Rodriguez couldn’t help himself. The defense would break through the offensive line into the backfield, but would get too far up field, and Chanticleers quarterback Deuce Bailey would ...

Browns CB Ward joins Kelce as minority investor in the Guardians

September 12, 2026

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Denzel Ward is the latest Northeast Ohio native and NFL player to become a minority investor in the Cleveland Guardians. The Guardians announced Wednesday morning that the Cleveland Browns cornerback has purchased a minority share in the franchise. Ward bought a small ...

McCarthy’s homecoming begins as the Steelers open against the new-look Falcons

September 12, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike McCarthy headed home to Pittsburgh. Kevin Stefanski headed south to Atlanta. Both have been tasked with helping their respective franchises take the next step, though at wildly different speeds. The 62-year-old McCarthy, who grew up only a mile or two from the ...

Familiar-looking Jaguars open season with playoff aspirations against rebuilding Browns

September 12, 2026

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars return many of the same players, all the same coaches and pretty much the same approach on both sides of the ball. They believe they have everything it takes to win the AFC South for the second consecutive year and advance beyond the ...

Watson shrugs off his 7-0 mark vs. Jaguars as he prepares for first start since 2024

September 12, 2026

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Deshaun Watson hasn't lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars as a starting quarterback. That might be one of the few things the Cleveland Browns have going for them heading into Sunday's opener. "This is 2026, man. So, I'm not going into this game looking at the 7-0 record at ...

Ohio State and Texas clash again in title-contender matchup

September 12, 2026

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Across a history of college football that dates to the 1800s, Texas and Ohio State have rarely met on the field. The Buckeyes and Longhorns are making a habit of it of late, however, with big games and big stakes. Here comes another. Top-ranked Ohio State (1-0) and ...