‘Resilience,’ coach Deion Sanders said when asked for his takeaway from the Buffaloes’ 43-35 win over three-TD underdog Colorado State

The Buffs fell one spot in the AP Top 25 after rallying from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter. BOULDER, Colo. — The No. 19 Colorado Buffaloes take a little more stagger but no less swagger into the meat of their schedule after surviving a double-overtime thriller in the Rocky Mountain Showdown that stretched … Read more

Former Texas high school football player injured one year ago on the field crowned homecoming king

Cooper was part of Troup High School’s 2023 Homecoming Court and his mother, Susanne, escorted him on the field. TROUP, Texas — A year after Troup High School student-athlete Cooper Reid suffered a life-altering brain injury during a football game, he returned to the field Friday night. Cooper was part of Troup High School’s 2023 … Read more

Texans drop home opener to Colts, 31-20

CJ Stroud threw two touchdown passes in his home debut — one to fellow rookie Tank Dell and another to Nico Collins. HOUSTON — Anthony Richardson rushed for two touchdowns before leaving with a concussion and Gardner Minshew threw for 171 yards and a TD as the Indianapolis Colts held off the Houston Texans for … Read more

Prescott has 2 TDs, Wilson 3 picks in 1st start after Rodgers injury as Cowboys beat Jets 30-10

CeeDee Lamb had 143 yards receiving and Brandon Aubrey kicked five field goals in the rookie’s second game as the Cowboys finished a season-opening sweep. ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott threw for two touchdowns, Zach Wilson had three interceptions in his first start after Aaron Rodgers’ season-ending Achilles tendon injury, and the Dallas Cowboys beat … Read more

Cowboys assistant coach Sharrif Floyd taken to locker room for further evaluation

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Cowboys assistant coach Sharrif Floyd, who coaches the defensive line for Dallas, was taken back to the Cowboys locker room for further evaluation during the third quarter of the Cowboys home opener against the New York Jets. CBS sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson reported that Floyd fainted on the Cowboys sideline. He … Read more

Whitehouse, Texas residents cheer on Patrick Mahomes during start of NFL season

A Mahomes themed party was held at Montez Creekside Kitchen, where Kansas City Chiefs fans were ready to cheer on their hometown star. WHITEHOUSE, Texas — Thursday night kicked off the official start of the National Football League season and East Texans are ready to cheer on their favorite teams like the Cowboys and the Kansas … Read more