The college football regular season is over. Bowl season awaits, including the highly-anticipated (if controversial) College Football Playoff. Now, though, it’s award season. The big one will be handed out Saturday, with either LSU’s Jayden Daniels, Washington’s Michael Penix Jr., Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr. or Oregon’s Bo Nix taking home the Heisman Trophy. But plenty of other hardware was …

How Shanahan’s Friday film sessions hold 49ers accountable on blocking originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming note: Greg Papa’s 1-on-1 interview with Kyle Shanahan can be seen in “49ers Game Plan,” which will debut Friday at 7:30 p.m. on NBC Bay Area and 9 p.m. on NBC Sports Bay Area. The 49ers are one of if not the best …

TUSCALOOSA — Two Alabama football commits gave Crimson Tide fans plenty of reason to be excited for the future with their first-quarter performances in the Class 6A state championship at AHSAA Super 7. Saraland wide receiver Ryan Williams, the top recruit in Alabama and a top-five prospect nationally in the class of 2025, scored a 65-yard touchdown on the Spartans’ …

The Bengals gave their playoff hopes a shot in the arm with a Monday night win over the Jaguars and those hopes would get another one with a win over the Colts this Sunday. It’s unclear whether wide receiver Tyler Boyd will be part of that effort. Boyd showed up on the injury report on Thursday as a limited participant …

The Heisman Trophy is one of the most recognizable and prestigious trophies in sports. Dozens of practices, three and a half months of games, and countless hours of film study have all led to four college football stars vying for the sport’s highest individual award: the Heisman Trophy. LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, Oregon quarterback Bo Nix, Washington quarterback Michael Penix …

Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is back with the team after undergoing an emergency appendectomy for the NFC East showdown against Philadelphia (8:20 p.m. ET).  The 60-year-old knew he would be a big part of the story despite the division lead being on the line Sunday night along with Dallas’ 14-game home winning streak, which is why McCarthy wanted to …

Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson apologized after shoving a fan during an interaction at Lincoln Financial Field in Week 12 and he has reportedly been disciplined by the team for his actions. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Bills have fined Lawson. The amount of the fine was not reported, but Pelissero adds that the matter is now …

2024 tight end prospect Jonathan Echols committed to USF on Friday. Echols became Tennessee’s first 2024 commitment on July 4, 2022. The 6-foot-5, 230-pound tight end is from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Echols is a native of Franklin, Georgia where he played at Heard County High School before transferring to IMG Academy. The early signing period for the 2024 …

The NFL world was rocked Thursday upon the publication of a long-form exposé about the Buffalo Bills, and in particular head coach Sean McDermott, on Substack by independent journalist Tyler Dunne. The three-part article contained several negative anecdotes about McDermott from his seven seasons with the Bills, most notably one from 2019 in which he attempted to use those who …

The Rams likely won’t have their veteran starting tight end for Sunday’s game against the Ravens. Head coach Sean McVay told reporters in his Friday press conference that Tyler Higbee will be listed as doubtful for the contest. Higbee has 34 catches for 367 yards with two touchdowns in 12 games this season. McVay also noted outside linebacker Michael Hoecht …

TUSCALOOSA — Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian returned to Bryant-Denny Stadium on Friday. The former Crimson Tide offensive coordinator was in Tuscaloosa for the Class 6A state championship game between Saraland and Clay-Chalkville at AHSAA Super 7. Joining him on the Bryant-Denny sideline were Longhorns co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach A.J. Milwee. SUPER 7: Who is the best team entering …

One of the major storylines this NFL season is the continued Cowboys-Eagles battle, along with the 49ers, atop the NFC, with another pivotal game coming as Dallas takes on Philadelphia on Sunday night.  Another is the incredible success of 2023 NFL Draft No. 2 overall pick C.J. Stroud in his first year with the Houston Texans — and No. 1 …

St. James football could not have come any closer. Facing a Union Parish two-point conversion with 11 seconds to play in the fourth quarter, the Wildcats were one play away from a seventh state championship. But Jy’Marion Island, who torched the SJHS defense for 54 yards including a 4-yard touchdown on the previous drive, made one final play: the go-ahead …

There’s a chance Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith may not be able to play Sunday’s game against the 49ers. Seattle is listing Smith as questionable with a groin injury. Smith was added to the injury report on Thursday as a limited participant in the second practice of the week. Smith has also been dealing with an elbow injury suffered in the …

Derek Carr appeared trending towards playing for the New Orleans Saints this week after being listed as a full participant in Friday’s practice. Even with all the injuries Carr has taken, he’s set to give it a go this week.  Per multiple reports, Carr will play for the Saints in Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers after clearing concussion protocol. …