The US LBM Coaches poll came out shortly after the conference championship games and Oregon has to again wonder, “what if?” The Ducks are No. 8 in the poll after losing 34-31 to No. 2 Washington in the Pac-12 title game. The Huskies moved up a spot and Oregon dropped three spots. As a result, Washington will play Texas in …
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Christian Kirk injures groin on 26-yard reception on Jaguars’ first play
Receiver Christian Kirk caught a 26-yard pass from Trevor Lawrence on the Jaguars’ first play from scrimmage. But Kirk went down untouched and immediately grabbed the inside of his leg. He limped off the field and went directly into the training room in the bowels of the stadium. The Jaguars list Kirk as questionable to return with a groin injury. …
Read More »Mizzou, KU, K-State fans make plans to follow teams to bowl games
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – College football fans across the metro are now have one more thing to add to their holiday wish list, tickets to see their favorite teams in action in this year’s bowl games. The day after Christmas, Kansas will head to Phoenix, Arizona, to take on UNLV in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl. KU’s KJ Adams delivers huge …
Read More »WATCH: Bengals’ Tyler Boyd throws awful interception on trick play, sets up Jaguars touchdown
Getty Images Trick plays can be wonderful. As the Bengals found out the hard way, they can also be absolutely atrocious. Wide receiver Tyler Boyd threw one of the worst interceptions you’ll ever see right to Jaguars star Josh Allen in the third quarter Monday night, deep in Cincinnati’s own territory. What’s more, the Jaguars had already sniffed out a …
Read More »UNC football loses linebacker to transfer portal
The list of North Carolina players heading to the transfer portal continues to grow as the 2023 regular season is over a week old. As UNC gets ready for its bowl matchup against West Virginia in Charlotte, another player is heading to the portal. This time it’s on the defensive side of the football. Linebacker Deuce Caldwell announced on Sunday …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft order: Patriots climb up to No. 2 spot; Bengals on edge of playoffs after beating Jaguars
The 2024 NFL Draft is still a little over four months away, but fans of some teams (looking at you Bears, Cardinals and Patriots) are already thinking ahead to April. Here is the current draft order with two games remaining in Week 13, according to Tankathon. Note: Team needs are built out based on the projected free agents and are not …
Read More »Bengals knot game on Joe Mixon’s touchdown run
The Bengals have yet to punt, but it took three possessions for them to get on the scoreboard. Cincinnati turned it over on downs on its first possession after quarterback Jake Browning was sacked by Travon Walker and Josh Allen on fourth-and-three. On the Bengals’ second possession, Evan McPherson’s 57-yard field goal was no good, hitting the crossbar. The Bengals, …
Read More »OU’s Drake Stoops misses out on Burlsworth Trophy, won by Missouri’s Cody Schrader
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — When Drake Stoops began his OU career, he wasn’t thinking about winning the Burlsworth Trophy. He was more focused on carving out a role on the Sooners after beginning his career as a walk-on before the 2018 season. But as Stoops’ role with the Sooners increased the last couple seasons, and he earned not only a scholarship but …
Read More »NFL Week 13 grades: Bengals earn ‘A’ after shocking Jaguars on Monday night; Packers also ace test vs. Chiefs
Welcome to the Week 13 grades! We’ve had a wild day of games so far and we’re going to grade them all. In Detroit, we saw the Lions jump out to a 21-0 lead over the Saints, marking the first time since 1944 that they led a team by at least 21 points through one quarter. In New England, the …
Read More »Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence suffers ankle injury vs. Bengals, set to undergo MRI on Tuesday, per report
Getty Images The Jaguars faced unexpectedly steep competition from the Bengals on Monday night, with fill-in quarterback Jake Browning dicing up Jacksonville’s defense. They also suffered a critical loss at quarterback, with Trevor Lawrence exiting in the fourth quarter after suffering a left ankle injury. A visibly frustrated Lawrence required the help of two trainers to reach the locker room. …
Read More »Trevor Lawrence injured: Jaguars’ division title chances take a big hit if QB misses rest of 2023 season
Getty Images The Bengals entered Monday’s game against the Jaguars starting Jake Browning in place of the injured Joe Burrow. By the end of the night, Jacksonville had also called upon its backup quarterback, losing Trevor Lawrence to a fourth-quarter ankle injury. Lawrence is set to undergo an MRI on Tuesday, so until then, it’s unclear whether he’ll be sidelined …
Read More »Mizzou running back Cody Schraeder wins Bulsworth trophy
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Mizzou running back Cody Schrader was awarded with the Bulsworth trophy on Monday evening. The honor is bestowed upon the best FBS college football player who started his career as a walk-on. After spending four seasons at Truman State, Schrader joined Mizzou in 2022 as a walk-on before leading the Tigers in rushing in that season. Mizzou …
Read More »Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence injures right ankle against Bengals
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence sprained his right ankle in the fourth quarter of Monday night’s game against Cincinnati, according to a report from ESPN. Left tackle Walker Little stepped on Lawrence’s ankle, causing him to twist it as he was sacked. Lawrence tried to get up, but dropped to the ground, ripped off his helmet and threw it in …
Read More »Jaguars lose Trevor Lawrence in fourth quarter, game in OT to Bengals
The Bengals already lost their starting quarterback, Joe Burrow, on Nov. 16 to a wrist injury that required surgery. The Jaguars lost their starting quarterback with 5:25 remaining in the fourth quarter on Monday night when Trevor Lawrence injured his ankle. Lawrence couldn’t put any weight on the right ankle as he was helped off the field with the assistance …
Read More »Wolf Pack Officially Hire Jeff Choate As Head Coach
Nevada has officially hired Texas co-defensive coordinator Jeff Choate for the head coaching position Contact/Follow @BrandonGBlake & @MWCwire Jeff Choate Is The New Head Coach For Nevada The Nevada Wolf Pack officially hired Jeff Choate as their football head coach on Monday. Choate will be the 28th head football coach in the history of the Nevada football program. Nevada targeted Choate for its …
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