The seventh year of the early signing period begins with National Signing Day on Wednesday, Dec. 20. With the NCAA transfer portal dominating not just the news cycle but also the way in which programs approach the recruiting process, the drama has seemingly been lifted. The era of name, image and likeness and the transfer portal has engulfed the sport …

After a rough three-game start to the NFL season, Justin Fields has pieced together an argument. One that says despite some inconsistency, he is getting better as an NFL quarterback. He’s missing fewer wide open throws. He’s playing more patient in the pocket and drifting less. He’s running to compliment and balance his game, rather than falling out of structure …

The Dallas Cowboys (10-3) are one of the hottest teams in the NFL, as they are on a five-game winning streak, while the Buffalo Bills (7-6) are scrambling to earn a playoff spot, having lost three of their past four games. So why are Josh Allen & Co. favored to win over Dak Prescott and friends? That’s the big question …

ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit went off on those Florida State fans and whoever else thinks they got robbed after being left out of the playoff in favor of Alabama. A fan asked Herbstreit why he put the Crimson Tide in his College Football Playoff final four before Seminoles quarterback Jordan Travis was injured, ending his season. Herbstreit tried …

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While we continue to parse through the transfer portal, the lead up to the early signing period, and the upcoming bowl game for the Oregon Ducks, it’s been a great time to look forward at the next year and try to depict what the landscape might look like. Thanks to conference realignment, the entire landscape will look drastically different a …

I’ve got some good news and bad news for the 14 remaining teams with losing records that haven’t been eliminated from playoff contention. The good news. There are six 6-7 teams in the NFC so two or three of you could sneak in. The AFC, not gonna happen.  The bad news. No team has ever made the Super Bowl with …

Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter The Minnesota Vikings defense pitched their first shutout since 2017 on Sunday. It isn’t a stretch to say in less than a season, they’ve garnered quite the reputation, keeping offensive coordinators in their offices at all hours of the night leading up to facing them. The Vikings fired Ed Donatell this past offseason and brought …

A Nebraska quarterback commit is planning a visit to a Big Ten rival. Three-star prospect Daniel Kaelin has announced that he will be making a trip to Michigan State on Friday, December 15. The quarterback has been committed to the Cornhuskers since May after initially committing to Missouri. It’s believed that Nebraska’s recent buzz surrounding the recruitment of Dylan Raiola …

The NFL announced the eight finalists for this season’s Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award on Thursday. The award is given to the player who best demonstrates the qualities of on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition. All 32 teams have a nominee and a panel comprised of former NFL players Warrick Dunn, Larry …

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Just one day after accepting an invitation to the Senior Bowl in February, Badgers offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. It was a likely move after his decision to play in the Senior Bowl, but nonetheless, his decision became final Wednesday. Bortolini spent four seasons with Wisconsin, playing both offensive guard and center in his …

(Amber Matsumoto/Yahoo Sports) Any given Sunday (or Monday, or soon, Saturday, or Black Friday …)! That’s what’s great about the NFL. Teams that recently took one on the chin can fire back the following week and completely derail a contender’s plans. Lost your starting quarterback? Ah, no worries, let’s rip off two straight against playoff teams. It’s how every week …

STILLWATER — A year ago at this time, the transfer portal was exit-only for Oklahoma State football, and several players had already hit the door. By late December, the Cowboys were pinned among the biggest losers in the transfer portal. Yet OSU coach Mike Gundy rallied his staff and replenished the roster with a solid class of incoming transfers. But …

Two years ago, Matthew Stafford led the Rams to victory in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. On Wednesday, the NFL announced that Super Bowl LXI, which will cap the 2026-27 season, was awarded to the Rams’ home . Does Stafford, 36, anticipate still playing for the Rams? “I have no idea,” he said, chuckling. “That’s a long way away.” …