Greg Zuerlein wins kicking job as Jets cut Eddy Pineiro
August 23, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Greg Zuerlein booted his way to a win in the New York Jets' kicking competition, beating out incumbent Eddy Pineiro.
The team announced Tuesday it released Pineiro among its five cuts to get down to the NFL-mandated 80-man roster limit.
Jets activate leading rusher Carter, 3 others from IR
December 19, 2021 GMTFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The banged-up New York Jets got their leading rusher and a key tight end back for their game Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.
The team activated running back Michael Carter, tight end Tyler Kroft, offensive lineman Chuma Edoga and defensive end Bryce Huff from injured reserve Saturday.
Illinois rolls over Northwestern, keeps bowl hopes alive
November 28, 2021 GMTCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Brandon Peters threw for 242 yards and a touchdown and Illinois rolled over Big Ten rival Northwestern 47-14 on Saturday.
With the resounding win to end the regular season, Illinois hopes to secure its second bowl bid in five years.
Rutgers edges Illinois 20-14 for its first Big Ten win
October 30, 2021 GMTCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Noah Vedral threw for 138 yards and rushed for a touchdown to lead Rutgers past Illinois 20-14 on Saturday.
Isaih Pacheco rushed 21 times for 91 yards and Kyle Monangai ran 15 times for 77 yards and a touchdown for Rutgers (4-4, 1-4 Big Ten).
Illinois outlasts No. 7 Penn State in 9th overtime
October 24, 2021 GMTSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Casey Washington caught a 2-point conversion pass from Brandon Peters to end the first nine-overtime game in NCAA history and lift Illinois over No. 7 Penn State 20-18 on Saturday.