Dak Prescott glanced at the scoreboard as the play call hit his headset. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback faced fourth-and-2 at the Miami Dolphins’ 43-yard line, trailing by six with 8:25 to play. Turn the ball over on downs here, and the Dolphins’ field goal-happy day would nearly guarantee a multi-score lead that Dallas would struggle to catch. Score a touchdown …

The Iowa Hawkeyes‘ prospects for the 2024 season already feel like they’ve been handed a jolt with All-American linebacker Jay Higgins’ decision to return to Iowa for next season. The Butkus Award semifinalist revealed that news on Tuesday. In his first season as a full-time starter, Higgins filled the void that Jack Campbell left admirably. Entering the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl …

Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller on Thursday disputed the allegations that he assaulted his pregnant girlfriend, calling them “100 percent false” and “blown out of proportion.” Addressing the media for the first time since turning himself into police in suburban Dallas on Nov. 30, Miller indicated that something happened between him and his girlfriend, but stressed it did not …

The Cleveland Browns and New York Jets both have defenses that rank inside the top three in yards allowed this season and they’ll go head-to-head on Thursday Night Football to kick off Week 17. How should two elite defenses impact the way you approach playing NFL player props for this primetime showdown and which markets will attract the most attention? …

Per usual, injuries will play a big role in the NFL’s upcoming slate of games. There are several notable ones to keep an eye on in Week 17, including the injury status of Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase.  Those are just two in what is seemingly an ocean full of injuries heading into Week 17. To help …

On the plane ride back from Michigan’s crushing 51-45 loss to Texas Christian in last year’s College Football Playoff semifinal, defensive coordinator Jesse Minter began jotting down his thoughts as he watched the film. “Looking at myself, how did we prepare,” Minter said. “Did we take the right angles to the ball, are we playing like our hair is on …

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter After a home victory over the Broncos on Dec. 3, Texans defensive end Jonathan Greenard couldn’t help but notice the fans as he drove away from NRG Stadium. Some were hanging out of their cars, with music blaring, repping their Texans jerseys from the parking lot. Others were doing the same on the highway.  It …

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa remained limited on Thursday’s practice report. Tagovailoa has injuries to his left thumb and a quadriceps, with Wednesday marking the first time this season he has not had a full practice. The only injury he had listed on the practice report over the first 16 weeks was a right arm laceration, though he had full practices …

Washington quarterback Michael Penix gave the Texas defense bulletin board material ahead of the College Football Playoff. Several players and coaches from both teams spoke with the media on Thursday ahead of the Sugar Bowl matchup. Penix caught the attention of many when he seemingly downplayed Texas’ defensive line. Penix stated Washington would be “good” since it’s not like they’re …