Call it what you want, but the decision by four schools to leave the Mountain West for the Pac-12 last week had nothing to do with a lack of loyalty.
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Carolina made a stunning quarterback switch before its game against the Raiders on Sunday, which makes the matchup at Allegiant Stadium all the more interesting.
Coach Antonio Pierce said he doesn’t expect any restrictions Sunday on defensive end Maxx Crosby despite being limited in practice this week.
Nine handicappers and the RJ’s David Schoen will offer five picks on college football games this season — sides or totals. Here are their selections for Week 4.
It’s unusual for a team to bench its starting quarterback and then see the betting line move in its favor. But that’s what happened to the lowly Carolina Panthers.
Fans have plenty of questions — most of them regarding an unproductive running game — as the Raiders prepare for their home opener against the Carolina Panthers.
The Raiders can’t slip up in Week 3 at home against the Carolina Panthers. Not if they’re serious about being taken seriously this season.
Bruce Marshall is a handicapper for CBS Sportsline. He provides the Review-Journal with NFL betting notes and trends.
Raiders running back Dylan Laube isn’t discouraged about being inactive the first two games of the season. He’s content to learn and wait for his opportunity.
Underdogs went 10-4-1 against the spread in NFL Week 2 with eight outright wins to crush most bettors. But it was a glorious week for one dogmatic gambler.
The Raiders’ best defensive player gave an unexpected lift to the offense in Sunday’s comeback win against the Ravens.
Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins talks with the Review-Journal about making friends and grabbing coffee over long bicycle rides, scoring touchdowns and more.
Tom Brady and Bill Belichick aren’t walking through that door for the New England Patriots, who are decided underdogs Thursday at the New York Jets.
Bruce Marshall is a handicapper for CBS Sportsline. He provides the Review-Journal with college football notes and trends.
The Raiders’ rookie second-round pick expects to finally see his first NFL action Sunday. Also, the opening injury report for the game against the Panthers was released.