1st Quarter Report The Packers are on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have jumped out to a quick 7-3 lead against the Panthers. If the Packers keep playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 7-8 in no time. On the other hand, the Panthers will have to make due with a 2-13 record unless …

Aaron Jones returned last week and had 17 touches for 69 yards against the Bucs. He has more yards in the first quarter today against the Panthers. Jones has nine carries for 82 yards and one catch for 8 yards. The only thing Jones doesn’t have is a touchdown. The Packers have two of them, with AJ Dillon scoring on …

Getty Images Tensions ran high following South Alabama’s 59-10 win over Eastern Michigan the 68 Ventures Bowl Saturday when a postgame fight erupted after a sucker punch was thrown.  Eastern Michigan defensive back Korey Hernandez rushed to South Alabama’s side of the field while the team was facing the marching band and singing the school’s alma mater. To the shock …

Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles will look to get back on track Christmas Day following three straight losses as Jalen Hurts and Co. host the rival New York Giants. It’s been tough sledding for the Eagles as of late, but this game at home could be the bounce-back spot Philly has been looking for — especially with the “Giant Killer” …

Getty Images CBS Sports’ special partnership with Nickelodeon will be on full display at Super Bowl LVIII in February, when the big game will also be broadcast in a family-friendly format. But NFL action on Nick will return even before then, with the Chiefs and Raiders set to appear in a new edition of the “NFL Nickmas Game” on Christmas …

The 10-game Sunday slate for Week 16 of the 2023 NFL schedule will be capped off by the Denver Broncos hosting the New England Patriots on Christmas Eve. The game is scheduled to kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET. The Broncos have won six of their last eight games and feature options such as Russell Wilson, Javonte Williams, Courtland Sutton …

Alex Grinch is no longer employed by USC. He will not coach another game at USC, including the upcoming Holiday Bowl against Louisville. He no longer has anything to do with USC football, and yet his overall Trojan track record took one last night on Saturday night. Even though Grinch wasn’t coaching on Saturday night — he might have been …

National Football League Published Dec. 24, 2023 12:59 p.m. ET share facebookxredditlink Week 16 of the NFL season continues Sunday with an action-packed slate on Christmas Eve, and we’ve got you covered with all the highlights from around the league. Here are the top moments! Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings Sun 6:00 PM NFL SPREAD TO WIN TOTAL Detroit Lions …

Jets head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas will return for the 2024 season, owner Woody Johnson said Sunday. “My decision is to keep them,” Johnson told The Post before Sunday’s 1 p.m. game against the Washington Commanders. “I think we’ve had some very positive moves. The culture of the team is a lot better. The defense is better. …

The Florida Gators have lost one of its best offensive weapons to its most bitter in-conference rival. Former UF running back Trevor Etienne announced his commitment to the University of Georgia on Christmas Eve through On3 Sports’ Hayes Fawcett. Rumors of Etienne picking Florida’s most-hated SEC rival began almost immediately after he hit the portal, but there was some hope …

As the regular season winds down, coaches and general managers on the hot seat are potentially seeing their final days in their current roles. While many teams will see major changes, the New York Jets are sticking with their current staff. Jets owner Woody Johnson will be keeping head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas for at least another year, …

Who’s Playing Green Bay Packers @ Carolina Panthers Current Records: Green Bay 6-8, Carolina 2-12 How To Watch When: Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 1 p.m. ETWhere: Bank of America Stadium — Charlotte, North CarolinaTV: FOXFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Ticket Cost: $64.00 What to Know The Panthers will be in front of their home fans on Sunday, but a look …

The Utah Utes were playing shorthanded all season long, primarily at quarterback. Cam Rising never took the field for Kyle Whittingham’s team, leaving Bryson Barnes and Nate Johnson — mostly Barnes — to handle the offense. One of the things which attracted USC to new defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn is that when Lynn’s UCLA defense went up against Utah’s limited …

Jim Harbaugh and Michigan are currently playing a game of Let’s Make A Deal!, and Harbaugh possibly is waiting to see what’s lurking behind Door No. 2. As explained by Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Michigan has offered Harbaugh a contract that pays out $125 million over 10 years. With one catch. He can’t pursue or take an NFL job …

Dec. 24—Parity reigned on the area football scene this fall. More than in recent memory. But a familiar program — Unity — tops The News-Gazette’s final Top 10 poll of the 2023 season. Sports Editor Matt Daniels with the full breakdown: 1. Unity Record: * 9-3 What worked: Some midseason adjustments propelled the Rockets to a strong finish and a …