COLUMBIA — With five seconds remaining, Republic head coach Ryan Cornelsen called a timeout to give his Tigers one last play and one more opportunity in the school’s first-ever state championship. It wasn’t a dream scenario where it could turn into a walk-off victory with players hoisting a player off the field. Republic was down 19, and the game had …

He knew the question was going to be asked. Oregon quarterback Bo Nix was non-committal one way or the other when asked if he was going to play in the upcoming bowl game the Ducks will participate in. Nix, who set the NCAA record with 60 starts, is surely a first-round NFL pick and no one would be surprised if …

USATSI With Selection Sunday for the College Football Playoff ahead, it is time to examine the prospects for the teams still in the hunt for the four-team field. This has undoubtedly been the chalkiest season of the CFP era. For the first time ever, the top four teams entering conference championship weekend were all undefeated. That allows for the possibility …

The No. 5 Oregon Ducks were improperly rated. No. 3 Washington send brought them back to reality in a second defeat of Oregon this season. We noted this week that teams that cannot beat elite competition probably don’t deserve a chance to play elite competition in the College Football Playoff. Oregon is now 0-2 against teams with a better than …

Oregon is going to look at film of the Pac-12 Championship Game and wonder what happened. It’s not a big mystery as Washington outmuscled the Duck defense with two touchdown drives in the fourth quarter to defeat Oregon in the Pac-12 Championship Game in Las Vegas. Oregon gave itself somewhat of a chance as Bo Nix hit Traeshon Holden for …

Washington started fast and ended strong in the Pac-12 title game against Oregon. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) No. 3 Washington bounced back after a 21-point run by No. 5 Oregon to beat the Ducks 34-31 in the final Pac-12 championship game and assure itself a spot in the College Football Playoff. The undefeated Huskies led 20-3 …

The Pac-12 Championship Game is a rematch of the Oregon-Washington slugfest in the regular season, Friday’s sequel in Las Vegas is reaching the bar set by round 1. Washington took a 20-3 lead in the first half only to see the Ducks score the next 21 straight points. The Huskies were undaunted as they went 75 yards in 10 plays …

Eagles’ Dallas Goedert returns to practice ahead of 49ers showdown originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After practicing for the first time since he broke his forearm a month ago, an upbeat Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert pronounced himself healthy and ready to return to action on Sunday. The only thing is, it’s not his decision. “You know, …

EDMOND — Kordell Gouldsby created a spectacular finale to his high school football career. The senior receiver accounted for five touchdowns as Bixby blazed past Jenks, 49-21, for the Class 6A-I state title Friday evening at the University of Central Oklahoma’s Chad Richison Stadium. The Spartans have won six straight championships, including two since their move from 6A-II to 6A-I. …

Jordan Love has turned his season around of late. (Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Don’t look now, but Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has now strung together three quality performances, headlined by his latest and best: a 26.62 fantasy-point outing in a win against the heavily-favored Lions on Thanksgiving. After a rough stretch in the middle of …

The LHSAA Select Division II semifinal high school football playoff game between No. 3 Lafayette Christian (10-2) at No. 7 Teurlings Catholic (9-3) has been postponed. Per officials, the game will resume Saturday afternoon at Knight Stadium at 3 p.m. The game will be free of charge for fans. Several lightning strikes were seen at 7:30 p.m., sending the contest …

Blake Grupe had a masterful performance in Week 12. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Eight kickers delivered double-digit fantasy points in Week 12, but one stood out among the others: New Orleans kicker, Blake Grupe. Grupe scored a whopping 19 points in Week 12, thanks for a five-of-six field-goal-attempt showing against the Falcons — his highest fantasy …

UCLA defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn talks with linebacker Choe Bryant-Strother during the Bruins’ win over USC at the Coliseum on Nov. 18. (Ashley Landis / Associated Press) Lincoln Riley got a firsthand look at what D’Anton Lynn could do when UCLA, under its first-year defensive coordinator, held USC to three rushing yards in the Trojans’ 38-20 loss to the Bruins …

Shanahan details challenge 49ers face vs. Hurts, Eagles’ offense originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming note: Watch Greg Papa’s full interview with Kyle Shanahan on “49ers Game Plan,” airing at 9:30 p.m. PT Friday on NBC Sports Bay Area The Eagles have won more games than any team in the league since the start of the 2022 NFL …

Jeremiah Smith is a special talent and has a legitimate claim to be the top recruit in the nation. The Ohio State football commit is a five-star wide receiver who on Friday showed himself to be a five-star quarterback. And also a five-star running back for No. 2 Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Florida), who once again looked unstoppable. Maybe the game plan …