How Lions’ controversial two-point try impacts 49ers’ No. 1 seed bid originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A controversial call at the end of the Dallas Cowboys’ 20-19 win over the Detroit Lions on Saturday at AT&T Stadium had a significant impact on the 49ers’ pursuit of the No. 1 seed in the NFC. After a late Jared Goff …

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter In their last real test before the postseason begins, the Dallas Cowboys reminded everyone that they’re good enough and talented enough to win it all this season. But that’s only if they don’t find a way to mess everything up first. That’s the tightrope this team has walked all year long, and they were dangling …

Dec. 30—A remarkable turnaround in 2023 and uncertainty surrounding its conference opponents in 2024 are indications that Oklahoma State may be the team to beat in the Big 12 next season. The Cowboys have two of the most important pieces for sustained success: a veteran roster and one of the best college football coaches in Mike Gundy. “We like our …

Thankfully, the Detroit Lions had already sewed up a playoff spot prior to Saturday night’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys. But the loss, and especially what happened that led to the loss, has fans in Detroit questioning whether or not the officials cost them a win and a chance to have a higher seed when the playoffs start in two …

Getty Images Colorado defensive coordinator Charles Kelly is departing after one season with Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes to take on a role as the co-defensive coordinator at his alma mater, Auburn, according to 247Sports. Kelly played at Auburn from 1986-89. He spent this past season in Boulder, Colorado, after working the previous four years as associate defensive coordinator and safeties …

The Steelers are adding a pair of veteran defensive players to the roster for Sunday’s road game against the Seahawks. Linebacker Myles Jack and defensive back Eric Rowe have been elevated from the practice squad. Both players will revert back after the game. Jack retired while with the Eagles in the preseason, but returned to the Steelers practice squad in …

Wisconsin got massive offseason news for the offensive line as we head into 2024. On Wednesday, Wisconsin learned that offensive tackle Jack Nelson would be returning in 2024. There was a serious chance he would head to the NFL, but Nelson will be back in Madison next season. He appeared in all 12 games last season for the Badgers. Nelson …

With Christmas weekend behind us, the NFL playoff races are as wild and confusing as ever, making the homestretch of the season one we’ll likely remember. The AFC and NFC each enter Week 17 with 12 teams still mathematically alive.  The playoff standings are so crazy, we’ll be switching to a conference format rather than divisions from this point forward. …

Dec. 30—ATLANTA — Penn State’s best player Saturday was sitting alone at a table in one corner of an interview room Saturday. No one was paying much attention to Gov Mifflin product Nick Singleton, despite him gaining 147 all-purpose yards, scoring one touchdown and catching a two-point conversion pass in the Nittany Lions’ 38-25 loss to Ole Miss in the …

The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys had one of the most frantic finishes on Saturday night. As a result, Dallas moneyline bettors and those who took Detroit and the 4.5 points celebrated, while those who played the Lions on the moneyline were left incredulous after a penalty on a potential game-winning two-point conversion. The Cowboys ended up with a 20-19 …

The Lions celebrated like they had won the game. They left after a 20-19 loss feeling as if the win was taken from them. Detroit scored with 23 seconds left to pull within one point, and Lions coach Dan Campbell chose to go for the win. Jared Goff completed the pass to left tackle Taylor Decker, and the Lions went …

On Saturday, Rutgers defensive lineman Cam’Ron Stewart and defensive lineman / tight end Q’yaeir Price enter the NCAA transfer portal after appearing in multiple games with the Scarlet Knights. In March of 2020, Stewart committed to Rutgers, enrolling in the program in June of the next year. The Shillington, Pennsylvania native spent three seasons with the Rutgers football, appearing on …

David Montgomery scored on a 3-yard run on third-and-two, giving the Lions a 10-7 lead with 4:34 left in the third quarter. The Lions last led at 3-0 at the 10:46 mark of the first quarter. The Cowboys received the second half kickoff but couldn’t do anything with it. Tyron Smith had a false start, and the Cowboys gained only …

Dec. 30—ATLANTA — Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin credited Penn State coach James Franklin a few days ago for the small amount of transfers and opt-outs he’s had in recent years. But the 10th-ranked Nittany Lions wound up playing without four All-Big Ten selections, three on defense and one on offense. Their glaring absences led to a 38-25 loss to …

Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith was injured with 1:52 remaining in the third quarter. Smith immediately grabbed his left foot after blocking for Dak Prescott on an incompletion to Brandin Cooks. He eventually limped off the field and into the sideline medical tent. The Cowboys list Smith as questionable to return with a foot injury. Dallas capped off the 10-play, …