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Michigan football rules out quarterback for opener vs. Fresno State

With lower than two hours remaining earlier than it kicks off the 2024 season in opposition to Fresno State (NBC, 7:34 p.m.) Michigan soccer has but to call its beginning quarterback; nevertheless it is now clear who it is not going to be.

Jack Tuttle, the seventh-year graduate who backed up J.J. McCarthy final season, was listed as “out” on the Huge Ten’s pregame availability report which is required to be launched by all member establishments two hours previous to kickoff.

Tuttle is one in every of three Wolverines who was dominated out for the opener, which additionally consists of security Rod Moore who’s rehabbing from a torn ACL he sustained in early spring apply and senior large receiver Joe Taylor, a graduate of close by Chelsea Excessive Faculty who’s out for an undisclosed purpose.

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As for the Tuttle, the graduate quarterback was mentioned to have been banged up within the spring, which is when he was a part of a three-man quarterback competitors that was whittled right down to Alex Orji or Davis Warren. Tuttle, who’s made it recognized publicly he intends to teach sooner or later, has been mentioned to be one of many extra cerebral gamers within the room and is somebody who had beginning expertise on the Huge Ten stage.

Tuttle is now in his second season in Ann Arbor and has spent the vast majority of his profession backing up gamers who’re presently rookies within the NFL: Michael Penix Jr. from his time at Indiana and naturally, McCarthy, however even nonetheless is by far probably the most skilled participant within the room.

The 6-foot-4, 211-pound product from San Marcos, Calif., has accomplished 119 of 199 cross makes an attempt (59.9%) for 1,031 passing yards, six touchdowns and 6 interceptions. Although these numbers aren’t overwhelming, he was satisfactory in restricted time final season earlier than he went down with an harm. In his first yr in Ann Arbor, Tuttle accomplished 15 of 17 passes (88.2%) for 130 yards and one landing.

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The remainder of the quarterbacks on the roster have thrown a mixed 20 passes.

“He’s been nice,” Moore mentioned through the offseason of Tuttle. “He’s been correct. He’s been throwing it laborious. Bodily. Quick. And he appears to be like good. Jack’s had the unlucky favor of being behind Michael Penix Jr. and J.J. McCarthy. He’s excited, to say the least. Watching him compete and we’re able to see what occurs.”

This implies it is going to be both Orji or Warren beneath heart, with the loser of that battle virtually actually serving as backup.

Texas QB Arch Manning throws, runs for first touchdowns of college career on back-to-back possessions

Arch Manning threw the primary TD of his Texas profession within the Longhorns’ opener on Saturday.

Manning entered the sport in opposition to Colorado State with 4 minutes to go within the third quarter and the Longhorns main 38-0. On his first play, Manning rolled to his proper and hit Johntay Prepare dinner over the center for a 40-yard catch-and-run. Two performs later, Manning discovered Oregon State switch Silas Bolden for a 5-yard landing after he scrambled to keep away from some strain.

Manning added his first profession speeding landing on the next Texas possession.

Manning was Texas’ No. 3 QB for many of his freshman season in 2023. He noticed time in two video games and was 2-of-5 passing for 30 yards a season in the past. With Maalik Murphy’s switch to Duke forward of final season’s School Soccer Playoff, Manning is the No. 2 QB for the Longhorns this season behind Quinn Ewers.

Ewers’ excellence on Saturday was an enormous motive why Manning obtained to enter the sport within the third quarter. Ewers was 20-of-27 passing for 260 yards with three TDs and an interception earlier than exiting the sport. Two of these TDs went to Matthew Golden and the opposite went to former Alabama huge receiver Isaiah Bond.

With Ewers a senior in 2024, Manning is in line to be the Longhorns’ No. 1 QB subsequent season. He’ll additionally seemingly see extra taking part in time later this season too, particularly if Texas retains blowing groups out.

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Vanderbilt football upsets Virginia Tech in OT behind Diego Pavia

Vanderbilt soccer blew a 17-point second-quarter lead in opposition to Virginia Tech in its season opener Saturday, however the Commodores got here again to win 34-27 in time beyond regulation.

In time beyond regulation, the Commodores acquired the ball first and switch quarterback Diego Pavia led a landing drive, scoring on a quarterback keeper from 4 yards out.

Virginia Tech quarterback Colin Schlee’s fourth-down go went out of the again of the tip zone to present Vanderbilt the win.

The Commodores acquired out to a 17-0 lead within the first half however Virginia Tech scored its first factors simply earlier than halftime. The Hokies then had been the higher workforce within the second half as Vanderbilt struggled on offense and Virginia Tech linked on extra deep balls.

Virginia Tech took its first lead with 4:21 remaining within the fourth quarter when Kyron Drones and Ali Jennings linked on a 62-yard landing go.

The Commodores then drove down the sphere and scored a landing with 1:51 left. They opted to kick the additional level as an alternative of trying a two-point conversion.

Vanderbilt pressured a three-and-out and drove down the sphere to arrange a area objective try, however Brock Taylor missed the kick to ship the sport to time beyond regulation.

Diego Pavia impactful as runner in Vanderbilt soccer debut

Vanderbilt selected its spots with Pavia’s arm however selected as an alternative to unleash him as a runner. Pavia succeeded at making the suitable reads and catching the protection off guard with zone-reads, read-options and bootlegs.

Pavia was additionally profitable handing the ball off to Sedrick Alexander, who made some spotlight performs within the crimson zone, together with spin strikes and a hurdle.

Vanderbilt run protection improved, go protection a piece in progress

Vanderbilt’s protection seemed higher than it has previously with coach Clark Lea now calling performs.

The one factor the Commodores’ protection might want to clear up is the defensive penalties, with a number of private fouls referred to as. CJ Taylor and Langston Patterson had been amongst these referred to as for private fouls.

Vanderbilt was particularly capable of include Virginia Tech’s dashing assault, with the go protection being extra of a wrestle. When the Hokies started to take extra deep photographs throughout the second half, they usually linked, together with a 44-yard go within the fourth quarter that arrange the game-tying landing.

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Vanderbilt struggles with fumbles

Though Vanderbilt did not lose any, the Commodores did have three fumbles on a few of their misdirection performs.

Pavia was capable of save two of these performs, recognizing the ball and selecting it up. On the third, Junior Sherrill recovered his personal fumble.

Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. Contact her at agerson@gannett.com or on X, previously Twitter, @aria_gerson.

Former Florida Gators football player Ricky Pearsall shot on Saturday – 104.5 WOKV

SAN FRANCISCO, Ca. — Former Florida Gators soccer participant and present San Francisco 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall was shot throughout a reported tried theft.

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The 23-year-old was shot within the chest whereas the suspect tried to steal his Rolex watch, CBS Sports activities reported. There was a battle for the gun, and each the soccer participant and the suspect have been shot.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed confirmed the capturing in a social media put up. She mentioned it occurred in Union Sq. on Saturday night.

In accordance with CBS Sports activities, Pearsall and the suspect are in secure situation on the hospital. The suspect is in custody.

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Tune In: Virginia Tech vs. Vanderbilt

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Virginia Tech football is set to kick off the 2024 campaign on the road against Vanderbilt. The Hokies and Commodores will take their first regular season snaps in FirstBank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31 at noon ET. Learn how to watch, listen and follow Brent Pry’s first game of his third season as Tech’s head coach.

How to Follow 
TV: The game will be televised on ESPN with Roy Philpott (play-by-play), Sam Acho (analyst) and Taylor Davis (sideline) on the call.

Radio: The Virginia Tech Sports Network will carry the contest over the airwaves in Blacksburg on 93.1 FM and 105.9 FM. Bill Roth will handle play-by-play duties while Mike Burnop provides color commentary and Zach Mackey reports from the sideline.

Streaming: Catch the game online at ESPN.com and in the ESPN mobile app.
 
Live Audio: Listen to live audio coverage of the matchup at HokieSports.com/Watch or in the HokieSports mobile app.
 
Live Stats: Monitor the game through live stats on HokieSports.com, including play-by-play updates and full team and individual statistics.
 
Social Media: Stay connected with the Hokies on Twitter (@HokiesFB), Instagram (@hokiesfb) and Facebook (@VirginiaTechFB).

Fans can also support Virginia Tech football during away games with pledges throughout the season. Pledge Per is a great opportunity to give to the program with its performance-based structure. The better the team plays on gameday the bigger your impact.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli To Race for Mercedes In 2025

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has been promoted from his function as Mercedes junior driver to Mercedes Formulation 1 driver, beginning in 2025.

Antonelli, who goes by Kimi, is an 18-year-old from Italy that’s finishing his first yr in Formulation 2. The son of a former GT racer, Antonelli’s 4 championships in 4 separate junior collection in 2022 and 2023 led him to make the soar to F2, skipping F3 solely.

The Italian is at present sixth in F2 standings, with two wins. He can be changing Lewis Hamilton, who has gained six drivers championships with Mercedes, within the seat.

Though he was already introduced to have a multi-year contract final yr, George Russell was additionally confirmed to be racing for the Silver Arrows as soon as once more subsequent season.

“It’s a tremendous feeling to be introduced as a Mercedes works driver alongside George for 2025,” Antonelli is quoted as saying within the announcement. “Reaching F1 is a dream I’ve had since I used to be a small boy; I need to thank the crew for the assist they’ve given me in my profession up to now and the religion they’ve proven in me. I’m nonetheless studying loads, however I really feel prepared for the chance.”

“I’m actually excited to be partnering with Kimi for 2025,” Russell, who at present sits eighth in F1 standings with a win in Austria, stated. “His document in junior formulation has been formidable and his promotion is really deserved. He’s a unbelievable younger expertise and a fellow graduate of our junior programme. I stay up for utilizing the expertise I’ve gained from my very own journey to offer steering to Kimi as he makes the step as much as F1.”

“George has proved that he is likely one of the perfect drivers on this planet,” Staff principal Toto Wolff stated. “He’s not solely quick, constant, and decided, however has additionally developed into a powerful chief inside the crew. Kimi has persistently proven the expertise and velocity wanted to compete on the very high of our sport. 

“We all know will probably be one other huge step up, however he has impressed us in his F1 testing this yr and we can be supporting him each step of the way in which within the studying course of. In George, he has an skilled team-mate from which he can study and hone his craft. I’m assured that each will contribute vastly as we proceed to construct momentum and combat on the entrance of the sphere.”

Mercedes at present sits fourth in constructor standings, with three wins on the yr.


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What time, TV channel is Texas Longhorns football game on today? Free live stream, odds

The No. 4 ranked Texas Longhorns face the Colorado State Rams as we get a primary have a look at these contenders of their dwelling opener for Week 1 of the 2024 faculty soccer season. This sport kicks off at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT) on Saturday, August 31 with a stay broadcast on ESPN, and streaming stay on demand.

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When: Kickoff takes place at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT) on Saturday, August 31

The place: Texas Memorial Stadium | Austin, Texas

TV Channel: ESPN

Easy methods to watch stay stream on-line: When you don’t have cable, you possibly can nonetheless watch this sport stay for FREE with Fubo (free trial) or with DirecTV Stream (free trial). If you’re out of free trials, the most affordable and greatest technique to watch this sport and extra soccer this month is by signing up for Sling (promotional gives, least expensive streaming plans), which prices round $31 for the primary month in the event you add the “Sports activities Additional” package deal that features Massive Ten Community, SEC Community and some different sports activities channels. When you have a cable or satellite tv for pc subscription already, you possibly can watch the sport on Watch ESPN or the ESPN app by signing in together with your supplier data.

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Kimi Antonelli named as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement at Formula 1’s Mercedes

MONZA, Italy (AP) — Teenager Kimi Antonelli has been named as Lewis Hamilton’s substitute subsequent 12 months at Mercedes, a day after his Formulation One debut ended within the 18-year-old Italian driver hitting the wall.

MONZA, Italy (AP) — Teenager Kimi Antonelli has been named as Lewis Hamilton’s substitute subsequent 12 months at Mercedes, a day after his Formulation One debut ended within the 18-year-old Italian driver hitting the wall.

Group principal Toto Wolff had mentioned the crash in first observe for Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix would haven’t any affect on Antonelli’s F1 possibilities, and affirmation of his elevation to accomplice with George Russell was introduced forward of Saturday’s ultimate observe at his house occasion.

Hypothesis has been rampant on who would change Hamilton at Mercedes, for the reason that seven-time F1 champion introduced he was departing for Ferrari on the finish of the season.

There have been even makes an attempt to woo three-time defending champion Max Verstappen from Purple Bull however Wolff mentioned he all the time wished to go along with Antonelli, who has been with Mercedes since he joined its junior program when he was 12.

“I made up my thoughts 5 minutes after Lewis Hamilton advised me that he’s going to Ferrari,” Wolff advised reporters at Monza. “Clearly, we have been discussing with different choices and in addition saved the Max thought, didn’t low cost it fully with taking a look at what occurred at Purple Bull.

“However instinctively, that’s the lineup with these two that I all the time wished.”

Nevertheless, the door doesn’t seem like fully closed to Verstappen signing the next 12 months, with Mercedes saying that at this stage the Russell-Antonelli lineup was just for 2025.

Wolff remained coy when pressed on the matter. He mentioned he believes “100% that they’re your best option” for the group however acknowledged it was “most necessary is to see how George and Kimi settle in” on the “strain cooker” that’s Mercedes.

“I don’t flirt exterior, I’ve all the time mentioned it,” Wolff continued. “All of our focus within the group is on George and Kimi. There’s no dialogue, there’s no second ideas about what we’re doing in 2026, as a result of now it’s about 2024 and 2025.

“And if flirting exterior occurs, then they’ll realize it on the identical time when we’ve got these discussions, I all the time imply that.”

After titles in Karting and Formulation 4, Antonelli solely made the step as much as F2 this 12 months, profitable two races.

Antonelli, who turned 18 simply final Sunday, has large boots to fill with Hamilton having damaged a slew of information with Mercedes as he developed into one of many biggest racing drivers of all time.

“Effectively, I believe it’s not potential to interchange Lewis Hamilton,” mentioned Antonelli, who can be the third-youngest driver in F1 historical past when the 2025 season kicks off in Australia subsequent March. “He’s such an awesome determine within the sport of right this moment. And he has achieved a lot in his profession. So I don’t wish to see as his substitute.

“I’m simply the subsequent driver for Mercedes in 25. So I’m actually excited for that. And he’s a extremely nice man, he’s been giving me some assist. So yeah, actually, actually blissful.”

Antonelli’s much-anticipated first look on Friday lasted fewer than two laps, and solely 10 minutes, after he misplaced management of his Mercedes on the Parabolica, spinning off and sliding backward via the gravel into the tire barrier.

There have been promising indicators for the restricted time he was on the observe, with Wolff labelling it “astonishing.” The debutant had simply set the quickest center sector of the session and was trying to reclaim the quickest time from Hamilton, who had simply overwhelmed Antonelli’s first lap by 0.6 seconds.

“Our new lineup is ideal to open the subsequent chapter in our story,” Wolff mentioned. “Additionally it is a testomony to the energy of our junior program and our perception in homegrown expertise.

“Kimi has persistently proven the expertise and velocity wanted to compete on the very high of our sport,” Wolff added. “We all know it is going to be one other large step up, however he has impressed us in his F1 testing this 12 months and we shall be supporting him each step of the way in which within the studying course of.”

Pleasure had been rising at Monza over the prospect of a primary Italian F1 driver in three years.

Italy has needed to wait since 2006 for a win in F1 and for much longer for the title, because the final Italian champion was Alberto Ascari in 1953.

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AP Formulation 1: https://apnews.com/hub/formula-one

Daniella Matar, The Related Press





No. 4/4 Football contains Rams’ offense, wins sixth straight season opener

AUSTIN, Texas – Previous to a 3-hour, 11-minute window on Saturday afternoon, the Colorado State offense needed to crash the celebration surrounding Texas’ season-opening sport. However the Longhorns’ defensive unit had different concepts as UT held the Rams to only 192 yards of whole offense all through the course of its’ 52-0 win over CSU. 

“I believe we completed a variety of the issues I hoped we’d at the moment,” mentioned Texas soccer head coach Steve Sarkisian. “We performed 51 completely different gamers within the first half, so from that facet, it was good to have a variety of guys get into the sport and become involved within the sport. I believed we did a pleasant job of taking part in complimentary soccer. 

“Though we did not quiet discover the rhythm throughout the first quarter, we had been capable of finding that rhythm within the second quarter. After which to return out after halftime and proceed to play that means all through the third quarter — on either side of the ball — was huge.”

Because the solar was beating down on the 99, 171 seated inside Darrell Okay. Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium, the Texas protection gave these already of their seats at kickoff one thing to cheer about proper off the bat because the Longhorn defensive unit allowed only one yard to Colorado State after three offensive performs because the Rams had been backed up in opposition to their purpose line following a 39-yard punt Michael Kern punt. 

The offense carried the momentum over to the opposite facet of the road of scrimmage simply minutes later as redshirt-junior quarterback Quinn Ewers orchestrated a four-play, 64-yard drive that took only one minute, 43 seconds off the clock and was capped by a 3-yard speeding landing by Quintrevion Wisner, the second rating within the final 4 video games for the sophomore again. 

On the next offensive collection, Colorado State labored its solution to the Texas 44-yard line following a 1-yard rush by operating again Justin Marshall. It was the final time the Rams crossed the midfield stripe till backup quarterback Jackson Brousseau and Jordan Ross linked for a 7-yard completion that took CSU from its 49-yard line to the Texas 44 with lower than two minutes to play within the fourth quarter. 

“From a defensive standpoint, I used to be happy with our secondary to essentially reduce their offensive performs,” Sarkisian mentioned. “These guys have actually been listening to about themselves all offseason, so for them to return out and shutdown that passing sport the best way that they did was good.”

In between Colorado State’s first and second occasions crossing the 50-yard line, the Texas offense was doing it on a constant foundation. 

Following the primary 15-minute phase that noticed the Longhorns take a 7-0 lead into the second quarter, Ewers linked with first-year Longhorns Matthew Golden and Isaiah Bond for 3 second half passing touchdowns. The three passing touchdowns — mixed with a 45-yard subject purpose off the foot of Bert Auburn — ballooned the Longhorn lead from 7-0 to 31-0 by halftime and gave UT its largest halftime lead since Nov. 19, 2022, when Texas led Kansas, 31-0, at intermission. 

Ewers accomplished 10-of-13 passes for 121 yards and three touchdowns throughout the second quarter because the Texas offense compiled 155 yards on 20 performs because the protection held Colorado State to only 44 on 16 performs from the road of scrimmage. 

Texas backup quarterback Arch Manning picked up proper the place Ewers left off when the New Orleans native entered the sport with 4:04 remaining within the third quarter with the Longhorns main 38-0 following the primary profession speeding landing by freshman Jerrick Gibson three minutes earlier. 

On his play, Manning linked with Johntay Cook dinner II for a 40-yard reception to spark a four-play, 49-yard drive that concluded one minute and 41 seconds after it began with a 5-yard passing landing from Manning to Silas Bolden, the primary profession passing and receiving landing for Manning and Bolden, respectively, at Texas. 

Manning put the ending touchdowns on Texas’ first shutout in a season-opening sport since 2004 when the redshirt-freshman discovered the top zone from one yard away on a fourth-down play lower than 5 minutes into the sport’s fourth quarter. 

UP NEXT

With its home-opening sport now within the rearview mirror following Saturday’s motion, Texas (1-0) will hit the highway for the primary time throughout the 2024 season subsequent outing when the Longhorns journey to Ann Arbor, Mich., the place it’s going to play Michigan at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday, Sept. 7 on FOX. 

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