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Smith, error-prone Seahawks struggle in 27-11 loss to Bears
Read full article: Smith, error-prone Seahawks struggle in 27-11 loss to BearsGeno Smith did little to distinguish himself in his battle with Drew Lock for Seattle’s starting quarterback job as the sloppy Seahawks fell 27-11 to the Chicago Bears in the second preseason game for both teams.
Woodside, Barkley throw TDs as Titans stop Falcons 23-3
Read full article: Woodside, Barkley throw TDs as Titans stop Falcons 23-3Logan Woodside and Matt Barkley each threw touchdown passes to open Tennessee’s backup quarterback competition and the Titans beat the Atlanta Falcons 23-3 in each team’s preseason opener.
Colts have left tackle Castonzo, LB Okereke vs. Raiders
Read full article: Colts have left tackle Castonzo, LB Okereke vs. RaidersIndianapolis left tackle Anthony Castonzo and starting linebacker Bobby Okereke are both active for the Colts’ visit to the Las Vegas Raiders. ___GREEN BAY AT DETROITPackers: QB Jordan Love, CB Ka’dar Hollman, LB Jonathan Garvin, G Simon Stepaniak, WR Malik Taylor, TE Jace Sternberger. Raiders: QB Nathan Peterman, CB Damon Arnette, RB Theo Riddick, OT Brandon Parker, OG John Simpson, DE Carl Nassib. Eagles: CB Michael Jacquet, QB Nate Sudfeld, WR John Hightower, RB Jason Huntley, DB Grayland Arnold, S Rudy Ford, LB T.J. Edwards. Jaguars: QB Jake Luton, CB Luq Barcoo, LB Kamalei Correa, LB Quincy Williams, C Brandon Linder, TE Tyler Davis, DE Reggie Gilbert.
Tannehill scores 4 TDs as depleted Titans beat Bills 42-16
Read full article: Tannehill scores 4 TDs as depleted Titans beat Bills 42-16Malcolm Butler intercepted two passes, the second he returned 68 yards, and both set up short touchdowns for Tennessee. “They were ready to go and at the same time we beat ourselves,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said. Allen's pass went off Andre Roberts' hands right to Butler, and he returned the interception 29 yards to the Bills 16. Tennessee led 21-10 at halftime after Tannehill ran in from 10 yards seconds before the half. Safety Micah Hyde denied the Bills got caught looking ahead to the defending Super Bowl champs.
Appalachian State football vs. Texas State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Appalachian State football vs. Texas State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreBOONE, N.C. – Appalachian State continues its march toward the Sun Belt Conference title when it hosts heavy underdog Texas State on Saturday. LINE: Appalachian State -30Appalachian State junior running back Darrynton Evans went over 1,000 yards for the second straight season last week with 131 yards while scoring his 12th and 13 touchdowns of the season. ABOUT APPALACHIAN STATE (9-1, 5-1)Thomas (18 touchdowns, five interceptions) improved to 19-3 as a starter after throwing a career-high four TD passes last week. The Mountaineers are the first Sun Belt team to start 9-1 since the conference became an FBS member in 2001. PREDICTION: Appalachian State 42, Texas State 10
Appalachian State football vs. Georgia State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Appalachian State football vs. Georgia State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreATLANTA – Appalachian State first-year coach Eli Drinkwitz is keeping it real as his team visit Georgia State on Saturday in a Sun Belt Conference East Division showdown. LINE: Appalachian State -16.5"As Jay-Z says ‘real recognizes real,’ and I think the real people out there understand that we have really good football players,'' Drinkwitz said at his weekly press conference. "But the reason why we’re successful is because of the team.” Appalachian State, which earned $900,000 for its trip to South Carolina, controls its own destiny in the Sun Belt with a one-game lead over Georgia Southern and Georgia State in the East. ABOUT APPALACHIAN STATE (8-1, 4-1 Sun Belt)Junior quarterback Zac Thomas (14 touchdowns, four interceptions) improved to 18-3 as a starter after passing for a season-low 105 yards against South Carolina. PREDICTION: Appalachian State 38, Georgia State 24
South Carolina football vs. Appalachian State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: South Carolina football vs. Appalachian State: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreCOLUMBIA, S.C. South Carolina steps out of conference when it hosts Appalachian State on Senior Day Saturday, but this isn't a typical late-season breather that shows up on many SEC schedules. LINE: South Carolina -5South Carolina's banged-up offense may be even thinner as senior running back Tavien Feaster, who leads the team with 625 yards and five touchdowns, is questionable to play because of a groin injury. It remains to be seen how Appalachian State regroups after rival Georgia Southern knocked it from the Top 25 for the second straight season. Appalachian State is 22-11 on the road since joining the FBS in 2014. PREDICTION: Appalachian State 27, South Carolina 24