NFL sees a surge in blocked kicks, impacting games significantly

Since the NFL implemented rules to open up the passing game in 1978, the Texans are the 91st team to allow fewer than 13 ...
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Iowa football dissects kicking game struggles, Kaden Wetjen, and more

The Iowa special teams coordinator met with the media on Tuesday to discuss his unit five games into the 2025 season.

Dom Amore: How UConn football’s Chris Freeman got his knack for making clutch kicks

Chris Freeman learned to make big kicks – in two sports – in high school in Indiana. On Saturday, he was UConn football’s man of the moment.

A new strategy: Texas high school football team attempts—and recovers—5 onside kicks

Klein High School in Texas put a new spin on keeping the ball away from the opposition, attempting and recovering five onside ...

Michigan football bye week thoughts: Youth movement, kicking cures, opportunity week

Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia dives into a trio of thoughts surrounding Michigan football after one month of the season.

Pitt at Florida State football game to kick off at noon Oct. 11

The Pitt at Florida State football game will kick off at noon Oct. 11 on ESPN. Pitt leads the series 6-5. Florida State won the most recent meeting 24-7 in Pittsburgh during the 2023 season. Pitt ...