Daily Archives: December 31, 2023

Five keys to the game in Sugar Bowl between Texas and Washington

We are one day away from Texas vs. Washington. It is the biggest game for the Longhorns since they played for a national title in 2009. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian leads his team into the College Football Playoff semifinal playing its best football of the year. Over the last two matchups, the Longhorns outscored its two opponents in Texas …

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Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers: Prediction, odds, picks

The Minnesota Vikings (7-8) are slight favorites (-1.5) against the Green Bay Packers (7-8) in a battle of two division rivals.  The Vikings were defeated by the Detroit Lions 30-24 in their Week 16 matchup, while the Packers took care of the Carolina Panthers 33-30 in their contest.  Here’s everything you need to know about the matchup between the Packers …

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Kyren Williams touchdown gives Rams 7-0 lead over Giants

Kyren Williams has done it again. The Rams running back scored his 10th rushing touchdown of the season to give the Rams a 7-0 lead late in the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Giants. Williams’ 4-yard score capped an eight-play, 72-yard drive that took 4:27 off the clock. Williams took four carries and caught a pass for 5 …

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This year’s CFP looks as wide open as ever, so why can’t Texas win it all?

NEW ORLEANS — Texas finds itself in a situation it hasn’t been in since January 2010: chasing a national championship. Washington is undefeated, as is Michigan, while Alabama looks like it’s got all the momentum it needs to win it all again, too. This year’s College Football Playoff looks like anybody’s, so why not the Longhorns? This Sugar Bowl matchup …

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Jim Harbaugh, Nick Saban making last-minute preparations for the Rose Bowl

LOS ANGELES — ‘Twas the night before the Rose Bowl, and all through LA, the coaches were prepping their team for the big game. Sunday marked 24 hours before Michigan football and Alabama set to kick off in the granddaddy of them all with the winner getting the rights to play in the national championship game. Certainly, it’s no time …

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Flores, McDaniels shouldn’t be ruled out as Belichick replacements

Report: Flores, McDaniels shouldn’t be ruled out as Belichick replacements originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston If the New England Patriots and Bill Belichick part ways in some fashion after the 2023 NFL season, who will replace the legendary head coach? That’s the $1 million question in Boston sports right now. Jerod Mayo is the best internal candidate. He is …

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Deebo advocates for Purdy’s MVP case with stylish pregame fit

Deebo advocates for Purdy’s MVP case with stylish pregame fit originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Deebo Samuel is giving Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton some competition for president of the Brock Purdy fan club. The 49ers star wide receiver arrived to FedEx Field on Sunday morning advocating for Purdy’s NFL MVP campaign by wearing a red vest with …

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Anonymous CFB coaches sound off on Alabama’s defense

Alabama and Michigan are set to meet in Pasadena for the College Football Playoff Rose Bowl semifinal to determine which team moves on to the national championship game. Much has been said about both teams and how their strength on both sides of the ball has led to their CFP berth. While both offenses have their stars and elite capabilities, …

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Cowboys’ Tyler Smith completely tore plantar fascia in foot vs. Lions; Jerry Jones optimistic about lineman

Getty Images ARLINGTON, Texas —  Between wide receiver CeeDee Lamb’s record-setting night and Hall of Fame coach Jimmy Johnson finally being inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor in the Cowboys’ 20-19 victory over the NFC North-champion Detroit Lions, Saturday night was almost perfect for Dallas.  However, the Cowboys didn’t come out fully unscathed. Second-year left guard Tyler Smith left the game …

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