We saw on Wednesday night in the Holiday Bowl how important it was for Alex Grinch and Donte Williams to leave USC. Luca Evans of the Southern California News Group pointed out before the Holiday Bowl that nearly one-third of USC’s roster was unavailable for this game against Louisville. Evans counted 20 of the 60 players listed on the 2023 …

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Amid heavy speculation that USC coach Lincoln Riley will dip into the transfer portal to find his 2024 starting quarterback, a current member of the roster just announced himself as a contender to take the role. In his first collegiate start, redshirt sophomore Miller Moss set a Holiday Bowl record six touchdowns, leading USC to a …

Kris Jenkins is one of the better defensive tackles Michigan has seen under Jim Harbaugh. ‘The Freak’ started his career as a three-star defensive end without much fanfare, but has worked incredibly hard and earned himself a starting spot on the inside of the top-ranked defense in college football. Jenkins has posted over 100 tackles during his time at Michigan, …

How Shanahan sees 49ers QB Purdy learning from four-interception game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Coming off arguably the worst game of his brief NFL career, Brock Purdy has a lot to learn after throwing four uncharacteristic interceptions in the 49ers’ stunning 33-19 Christmas Day loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday at Levi’s Stadium. Coach Kyle Shanahan …

Lincoln Riley won’t have a problem replacing Caleb Williams at QB for USC. That was solved Wednesday in the Holiday Bowl as Miller Moss threw six touchdown passes in the Trojan’s 42-28 win over Louisville. Moss threw for 372 yards as USC won for the eighth time in 13 games. His performance was watched from the sidelines by Williams, whose …

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Miller Moss, playing in place of Caleb Williams, had a Holiday Bowl to remember. The quarterback threw for 372 yards and six touchdowns, earning game offensive MVP honors for leading USC (8-5) to a 42-28 win over Louisville (10-4) at Petco Park in San Diego. Moss’ six touchdown passes came one short of a bowl game record. LSU’s Joe Burrow …

SAN DIEGO — Despite USC’s 7-5 record, Louisville knew not to take the tradition-rich Trojans lightly in the Holiday Bowl. Though both football teams were looking to overcome losing skids and end the season with a win, the Trojans were playing for pride after a tumultuous season that included the firing of their defensive coordinator. USC quarterback Miller Moss emerged …

The Cardinals addressed their need for healthy defensive linemen on Wednesday. The team designated Leki Fotu to return from injured reserve and signed Phil Hoskins from the practice squad to the active roster. They will help with the loss of defensive lineman Jonathan Ledbetter. Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon said the team will place Ledbetter on injured reserve. Fotu, who injured …

Dec 27, 2023, 11:06 PM ET NEW YORK — Kris Letang had six assists — including five in the second frame alone, becoming the first defenseman in NHL history with five points in a period — as the Pittsburgh Penguins toppled the New York Islanders 7-0 on Wednesday night. Jake Guentzel and Evgeni Malkin each scored twice, and Tristan Jarry …

ANAHEIM, Calif. — For all of the talk that Michigan football has a tall task ahead of it when it takes on Alabama, especially quarterback Jalen Milroe, Milroe also has a tall task ahead of him in facing the Michigan defense. On Wednesday, WolverinesWire got a chance to ask the Crimson Tide signal caller what he’s seen from the maize …

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton has opted out to prepare for the 2024 NFL draft, leaving freshman Nico Iamaleava to make his first career start for the 25th-ranked Volunteers in Monday’s Citrus Bowl. Milton announced his decision Wednesday on social media. He started his career with three seasons at Michigan before transferring to Tennessee in the spring …

The Wisconsin Badgers are coming into the ReliaQuest Bowl as massive underdogs according to the odds across the board. According to a number of sportsbooks, the Badgers are ten-point underdogs against LSU in Florida on New Year’s Day. LSU’s offense has been the story, naturally, as they have the Heisman winner in Jayden Daniels. Daniels, however, will be sitting out …

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh interviewed for NFL jobs in each of the last two hiring cycles. As the next cycle approaches, will Harbaugh once again be in play? Appearing at a press conference in connection with next Monday’s NCAA semifinal game against Alabama, Harbaugh did not respond to questions about a possible return to the NFL. “Such a one-track mind,” …

It’s always great to see former Ohio State football stars have success following their playing careers, but the news that came on Tuesday night might be bittersweet. Fan favorite Buckeye backup Kenny Guiton got a cup of coffee in the NFL, but quickly transitioned to the coaching side. Starting as a graduate assistant at Houston, he quickly moved his way …