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WATCH: Badgers RB Tawee Walker caps dominant first half with touchdown vs. Rutgers

WATCH: Badgers RB Tawee Walker caps dominant first half with touchdown vs. Rutgers

Wisconsin running back Tawee Walker continued his strong play during the first half of the Badgers’ Week 7 game at Rutgers.

The veteran running back took 18 carries for 93 yards and a touchdown during the half of the contest as the Badgers built a strong two-touchdown lead.

Walker was fantastic in most down-and-distance situations. He and the Badgers ran the ball well in short-yardage situations, on first-and-10 and in every scenario in between, excelling behind a Wisconsin offensive line that continues to play like the best unit on the team.

Walker’s strong first half is highlighted by this two-yard touchdown plunge with time winding down in the first quarter. Wisconsin faced a 4th-and-1 from the Rutgers 2-yard-line. QB Braedyn Locke handed the shotgun snap to Walker, who had little trouble crossing the goal line.

Wisconsin failed to add any further points onto its lead over Rutgers. The Badgers currently sit in halftime with a 14-0 advantage on the scoreboard after a dominant half in every facet.

Walker’s continued emergence is great news for a Wisconsin team that is in search of an offensive identity. He should continue to be a focal point once the second half kicks off.

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WATCH: Former Wisconsin Badger scores Montreal Canadiens’ first goal of 2024-25 NHL season

WATCH: Former Wisconsin Badger scores Montreal Canadiens’ first goal of 2024-25 NHL season

Former Wisconsin Badger Cole Caufield scored the Montreal Canadiens’ first goal of the 2024-25 NHL season on Wednesday.

His tally came on a power play with 12 minutes remaining in the first period. He took a cross pass from a teammate behind the net, then fit the puck through a narrow window as the Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender attempted to recover.

The former Badger tallied that one point on seven total shots in 17:43 of ice time in the Canadiens’ 1-0 win over the Maple Leafs. His goal was technically the game-winner as it was the only scored in the contest.

The opening night performance is a strong start to Caufield’s fifth NHL season. The former Badger has not quite recaptured the form that saw him light up the hockey world during the 2021 NHL playoffs — four goals and eight assists in only 12 games as the Canadiens’ made a run to the Stanley Cup Final.

Caufield most recently played all 82 games in the Canadiens’ 2023-24 campaign, totaling 28 goals and 37 assists for 65 total points in an average of 19:25 minutes of ice time. His start to 2024-25 may signal that those numbers are set to rise.

Caufield played for the Badgers from 2019-2021. He led the Badgers Big Ten-winning 2019 team with 19 goals and 17 assists in 36 games. Those tallies earned him a spot on the All-Big Ten team for that season.

The talented wing improved dramatically entering his final collegiate season in 2021. He tallied 30 goals and 52 total points in 31 games, again leading the Big Ten in goals and earning a spot on the All-Big Ten team. That fantastic output in 2021 also earned him AHCA First-Team All-American honors and the Hobey Baker Award for the top NCAA men’s ice hockey player.

He signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Canadiens after the 2021 season, leading to where things stand today.

Caufield and the Canadiens are looking to snap a three-year playoff drought that dates back to the team’s Stanley Cup Final run in 2021. Caufield’s potential emergence would be big news for that quest.

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WATCH: Former Wisconsin running back wins game for 49ers on Thursday Night Football

WATCH: Former Wisconsin running back wins game for 49ers on Thursday Night Football

Former Wisconsin Badgers and current San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo announced his arrival in the NFL on Thursday night.

The fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft took 10 carries for 99 yards in the 49ers’ 36-24 win over the Seattle Seahawks. His final touch was that arrival moment: a 76-yard breakaway run that sealed the 49ers narrow victory.

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San Francisco was beginning a drive on its own 19-yard-line up 29-24 with 1:39 remaining in the game. Seattle still had all three timeouts, so the 49ers needed to pick up a first down to ice the game.

Guerendo did just that, and then some. He took the ball all the way inside the Seahawks’ 5-yard-line before sliding down and ensuring a victory — a veteran move from a first-year player.

Here’s the full sequence:

https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1844577927318602184

Guerendo joined the 49ers as the No. 129 overall pick in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft. He’s seldom played to date — totaling just 12 carries for 41 yards in the first five games of the season.

Thursday Night was his career-high in carries, yards and yards per carry. That volume could continue into the future with star RB Christian McCaffrey still out indefinitely. The former Badger will continue to battle with Jordan Mason for those snaps in McCaffrey’s absence. Mason took nine carries for 73 yards against the Seahawks and has generally impressed thus far this season.

Guerendo is finding his role at the NFL level after playing for five years at Wisconsin (2018-2022) and one at Louisville (2023). 2023 with the Cardinals was his best collegiate season — 132 carries, 810 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns, 22 receptions and 234 receiving yards.

He never was able to hit his stride with the Badgers. Injuries played a big role, as did the presence of program great running back Braelon Allen.

That hasn’t hindered the talented running back to begin his NFL career. That 76-yard run could be a jumping off point as the 49ers continue to look for an answer at the position.

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Chiefs vs. Saints: Travis Kelce, Xavier Worthy combine for nifty touchdown

#Chiefs TE Travis Kelce and WR Xavier Worthy combined on this highlight-reel touchdown during Kansas City’s Week 5 matchup against the #Saints

The Kansas City Chiefs are on track to earn their fifth win of the 2024 regular season against the New Orleans Saints on “Monday Night Football.”

After a wild interception by former Chiefs defensive lineman Khalen Saunders led to a Saints touchdown that cut Kansas City’s lead to three points, Patrick Mahomes quickly marched the defending Super Bowl champions downfield.

The Chiefs hit paydirt to score a touchdown after coming out in a funky pistol formation that had tight end Travis Kelce receive the snap from center Creed Humphrey before he handed the ball off to rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy, who wriggled into the end zone.

Take a look at the tricky play, which was posted by the Chiefs’ official Twitter account:

 

Though plenty of time remains for New Orleans to make a fourth-quarter comeback, this play by Kelce and Worthy gave Kansas City a ten-point lead when kicker Harrison Butker nailed his extra-point try.

Stay tuned if the Chiefs can advance to 5-0 heading into their bye week.

Chiefs vs. Saints: Travis Kelce, Samaje Perine combine for exciting play

#Chiefs TE Travis Kelce and RB Samaje Perine combined on an exciting play that gained 20 yards against the #Saints on “Monday Night Football.”

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had to resort to trickery against the New Orleans Saints in Week 5 to help the defending Super Bowl champions convert a long first down in the second quarter.

Backed up because of a failed trick play and penalty, Kansas City faced a 3rd and 22 on New Orleans’ 44-yard line.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes hit Kelce with an accurate pass over the middle, and when the star tight end saw veteran running back Samaje Perine open for a lateral, he pitched the ball to the former Cincinnati Bengal to get Kansas City close to the first down marker.

Check out this video of the exciting play, which was posted to Twitter by the NFL’s official account:

https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1843462196086616498

The Chiefs are set to receive the second-half kickoff, and will look to build on their early lead over the Saints during the third and fourth quarters on “Monday Night Football.”

Chiefs vs. Saints: Kareem Hunt scores touchdown in return to Arrowhead Stadium

#Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt scored a touchdown in his first game back at Arrowhead Stadium against the #Saints on ‘Monday Night Football’

The Kansas City Chiefs wasted no time getting things going against the New Orleans Saints on “Monday Night Football.”

After an interception by safety Bryan Cook on the Saints’ first possession, quarterback Patrick Mahomes marched Kansas City’s offense down the field with ease.

Tight end Travis Kelce, who has struggled to begin the year, routinely found holes in New Orleans’ coverage and tallied 31 yards on the Chiefs’ first drive.

However, it was veteran running back Kareem Hunt who scored the game’s first points on a carry near the goal line in his return to Arrowhead Stadium.

Take a look at this video of Hunt’s touchdown against the Saints, which was posted to Twitter by the Chiefs’ official account:

 

If Mahomes and Hunt can continue to dissect New Orleans’ defense as they did on Kansas City’s first drive, the Chiefs may be able to continue their undefeated streak heading into their bye week.

WATCH: Rhamondre Stevenson rips 33-yard touchdown run for Patriots

Rhamondre Stevenson came out with a vengeance

The New England Patriots scored the first touchdown of Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson rumbled his way past multiple defenders for a 33-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.

The run itself was set up by corner Christian Gonzalez, who made an interception grab to start the possession.

It was Stevenson’s third touchdown of the season, and it gave the Patriots a 7-3 lead following the extra point. The veteran running back didn’t start the game due to fumbling issues, but he made up for it in a big way by getting the offense on the scoreboard.

The Patriots offense has been built on the running game this season, and they’ve managed to lean on that effectively early on against the Dolphins.

Time will tell if they can continue to do so effectively given the ongoing offensive struggles for the team.

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WATCH: Wisconsin WR Trech Kekahuna breaks away for 69-yard touchdown vs. Purdue

WATCH: Wisconsin WR Trech Kekahuna breaks away for 69-yard touchdown vs. Purdue

Wisconsin is on its way to its third win of the 2024 season, and first in Big Ten play. The Badgers currently lead the Purdue Boilermakers 28-6 with less than 10 minutes remaining in the third quarter.

While the score discrepancy is significant, Wisconsin has not played the cleanest game thus far. QB Braedyn Locke has thrown two interceptions — takeaways became Purdue’s first and second of the season, respectively.

But the Badgers have dominated in the red zone with two touchdowns on two possessions. Purdue, meanwhile, has kicked field goals on each of its two red zone trips.

One other big difference between the two teams is explosive plays. Wisconsin has connected on two explosive touchdowns, one to Vinny Anthony and another to redshirt freshman Trech Kekahuna.

Kekahuna’s touchdown is the highlight of the afternoon thus far. Wisconsin’s offensive line gave Locke hours to find an open receiver, which he did. The speedster Kekahuna then did the rest:

Locke is 12 for 21 passing on the afternoon for 216 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Kekahuna leads the way with five receptions, 109 yards and the one touchdown.

Wisconsin is looking to hold onto its first victory since defeating South Dakota 27-13 back on Sept. 7.

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Watch Oklahoma running back commit race for long touchdown

Oklahoma Sooners running back commit Tory Blaylock had a huge night on Friday breaking off a pair of long touchdown runs in Texas High School Football.

The Oklahoma Sooners have one of the best recruiting classes pledged to join them in 2025. One of the best players at his position, [autotag]Tory Blaylock[/autotag] is having a fantastic season in his senior year at Atascocita.

On Friday night, Atascocita had a big-time matchup against Houston Summer Creek. Summer Creek came into the game without allowing a point in 2024.

On his first carry of the game, Blaylock took the ball 80 yards for a touchdown to open the scoring. On the play, the Sooners’ four-star commit broke several tackles before using his elite speed to break away from the Summer Creek defense for the long touchdown run.

But Blaylock wasn’t done. On his second carry of the game, he took the handoff 72 yards for his second score of the night. By halftime, Atascocita was up 35-7. A second-half flurry from Summer Creek put them in the lead with 3:04 remaining in the game.

Blaylock came through again, scoring the go-ahead touchdown to give the Eagles the 42-39 win. Blaylock finished the night with 187 rushing yards, according to High School on SI.

Tory Blaylock is considered the No. 19 running back in the nation according to 247Sports and the No. 11 player at his position by Rivals.

Also a track star for Atascocita, Blaylock has the game-breaking speed to be a difference-maker at the collegiate level. In the win over Summer Creek, he showed the physicality needed to thrive at the position.

Tory Blaylock has the ability to contribute early in his Sooners career.

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Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy details his 54-yard touchdown: ‘It worked out just like that’

Kansas City #Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy details his 54-yard touchdown: ‘It worked out just like that’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy had another breakout performance on Sunday in the victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.

The elite sprinter opened up about his 54-yard touchdown reception to reporters during his postgame press conference. He explained the planning process with quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

“We talked about it on the sideline,” said Worthy. “I told Pat, probably around the first quarter, ‘If you get this play call, I’m (going to) stutter it a little bit at the top of the route, and it worked. It worked out just like that, which is crazy.”

The slight stutter on the route was enough to get separation on the play, although Worthy believes his speed in running straight was good enough.

“I feel like I would have had it if I would have run it straight,” said Worthy. “But the stutter just added a little bit of sauce to it.”

Mahomes chimed in on his view of the big play that put the Chiefs on the scoreboard after struggling in the first half. He also praised the rookie receiver for stepping up after Rashee Rice’s injury.

“The big-time catch down the field, some big-time third-down conversions, he’s a great football player, I think he’s just getting more and more comfortable within the offense,” said Mahomes. “When I go back to the tape, I feel like there’s going to be a couple more that I thought about taking those chances, and I think he ended up winning, and so as I build comfortability with him, I’ll keep taking those chances, and when he makes plays like that like he did today, it’ll give me that ability to kind of shoot him and let him go out there one-on-one and make catches.”

Worthy may have played himself into a more significant role moving forward as his speed continues to dominate opposing defensive backs.