Louisville coach Jeff Brohm looked for answers on offense as the Louisville Cardinals faced off against the Florida State Seminoles in the 2023 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Field in Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm, in his first season at his alma mater, is among 14 semifinalists for the 2023 George …
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2023 NFL Week 14 odds, predictions, best bets by Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica
Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert “Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. For those new to this space, if you are looking for some wagers to get in on the NFL action, I have you covered. Nothing makes football better than having a few bucks on the games. We’re coming off a hot …
Read More »Saints’ injured sideline worker thanks team and Alvin Kamara for support
Nick Piazza’s job on Sundays when the Saints are at home is to stand on the sideline and put the orange first down marker in place. That means that when a ball carrier is running full-speed to get the first down before stepping out of bounds, and a tackler is running full-speed to stop him, they’re running directly at Piazza, …
Read More »Ohio State’s transfer portal woes, best CFP champions & can Florida State get a split title?
This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The College Football Enquirer Dan Wetzel & SI’s Pat Forde open up the mailbag on today’s show to answer the most pressing questions from listeners about the current state of college football. Dan & Pat respond to listener questions and provide their thoughts on Ohio State’s transfer portal situation, …
Read More »Chargers’ Brandon Staley hints at Austin Ekeler demotion in Los Angeles’ struggling backfield
At one point this summer, Chargers running back Austin Ekeler received permission to seek a trade, believing he was being severely underpaid as one of the game’s most productive ball-carriers. Now, with Los Angeles struggling offensively late in the 2023 season, Ekeler might not even be guaranteed his starting job, with coach Brandon Staley hinting this week at a demotion …
Read More »Ravens QB Lamar Jackson missing from practice ahead of Week 14 vs. Rams
USATSI Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was absent from the start of practice Thursday, according to reports, despite not previously appearing on the team’s injury report. Tyler Huntley and Josh Johnson stood in at QB ahead of Week 14’s matchup with the Rams. Jackson addressed reporters as usual on Wednesday, local media noted, but his Thursday absence comes a day after …
Read More »Scotty Fox leads five Mentor Cardinals on D-I All-Ohio list
Dec. 7—Five Mentor Cardinals and one Euclid Panther earned high honors as the Ohio Prep Sports Writers Association announced its Division I All-Ohio football team on Dec. 7. Mentor crowns a trio of second-team All-Ohioans in quarterback Scotty Fox, linebacker Henry Schenk and defensive back Antonio Shelley, with receiver Justen Hodge and kicker Dylan Tackett earning third-team recognition. Euclid defensive …
Read More »RT Austin Jackson, Dolphins agree to extension through 2026
Miami Dolphins right tackle Austin Jackson just inked an extension to keep him in South Beach until 2026. (AP Photo/Doug Murray) Austin Jackson is keeping his talents in Miami. The right tackle signed an extension, that includes $20.7 million in guaranteed money and is worth $36 million, according to ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques. The Miami Dolphins announced the deal Thursday. This …
Read More »Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence returns to practice, not ruled out for Week 14 vs. Browns despite high-ankle sprain
Getty Images The Jaguars suffered a seemingly critical loss in Monday’s game against the Bengals, with quarterback Trevor Lawrence exiting in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury that required trainers to help him walk to the locker room. But Lawrence returned to practice Thursday despite an MRI revealing a high-ankle sprain, and he has yet to be ruled out …
Read More »Trevor Etienne enters transfer portal: Brother of Travis Etienne led Florida in rushing TDs during 2023 season
Getty Images Florida running back Trevor Etienne has entered the NCAA transfer portal after two seasons, he announced Thursday. The younger brother of Jacksonville Jaguars RB (and ex-Clemson star) Travis Etienne has been a productive member of the Gators’ backfield with a pair of 700-yard rushing efforts, and he was the team’s leader in rushing touchdowns (8) this season. “Gator …
Read More »Jordan Phillips blasts Jason Kelce for comments that Bills DT intended to injure on ‘tush push’ vs. Eagles
Getty Images Jordan Phillips wasn’t a fan of Jason Kelce’s comments about the Buffalo Bills defensive tackle’s attempt to slow down the “tush push.” During the Eagles’ Week 12 win over the Bills, Phillips jumped offsides and drove right guard Cam Jurgens into the ground. Kelce said Phillips should have been fined for the play, which Phillips was not pleased about. …
Read More »Chris Godwin’s wife, Mariah, says Bucs coach Todd Bowles is ‘blatantly lying’ about extent of WR’s injuries
It has been a frustrating season for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin. His production has dipped as he deals with nagging injuries, but his wife thinks Godwin should still be getting more opportunities. In Sunday’s win over the Carolina Panthers, Godwin had zero catches on just three targets. He did have a 19-yard rushing attempt for a touchdown, …
Read More »Ranking every possible National Championship matchup from worst to first
The College Football Playoff field is set, but not without any controversy. Alabama snuck in as the No. 4 team, which, according to many, is the reason why an undefeated Florida State team got left out at No. 5. Regardless of how we got here, it’s here. No. 1 Michigan will take on No. 4 Alabama in the Rose Bowl …
Read More »49ers put Eagles in rearview mirror ahead of Seahawks matchup
49ers put Eagles in rearview mirror ahead of Seahawks matchup originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The last time the 49ers looked this dominant, they failed to keep their momentum. After Week 5, coming off a blowout victory over the Dallas Cowboys, the 49ers were unbeaten and looked invincible. Three weeks later, they were 5-3 and …
Read More »Jayden Daniels leads ESPN’s final Heisman poll
With the Heisman being announced in New York City on Saturday, the votes have been cast and we’ll soon learn who wins the sport’s most prestigious award. Jayden Daniels is the heavy favorite, and he’s widely expected to join Joe Burrow as the second LSU quarterback to win the Heisman. The betting odds say that, and that seems to be …
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