A seemingly late push for a talented tailback has paid off. Mizzou football secured a commitment from four-star running back Kewan Lacy on Thursday evening. Up until shortly before his commitment, not many forecasters had Lacy choosing the Tigers. Several recruiting forecasters had logged predictions that the Lancaster, Texas, native was going to head to another team in the Southeastern …
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NFL Week 15 injuries: Texans’ C.J. Stroud still in concussion protocol, Dolphins enter bout vs. Jets banged up
With four weeks remaining in the NFL regular season, the playoff push is on. The loaded AFC, for example, has 11 teams with winning records, the most through Week 14 in any conference since 1970. That includes six 7-6 teams. Unfortunately, all 32 teams are dealing with injuries at this point in the year. Let’s take a look at injuries …
Read More »Greenlaw expected to play vs. Cardinals
49ers injury report: Greenlaw expected to play vs. Cardinals originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks shared on Thursday that he expects linebacker Dre Greenlaw to play in the Week 15 clash with the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at State Farm Stadium. The linebacker missed a second consecutive practice after suffering ankle …
Read More »Georgia among schools in play to sign talented Tennessee transfer
Georgia faces a unique situation on its defensive front next season with multiple contributors faced with NFL decisions. Senior defensive lineman Zion Logue will turn pro, while seniors Warren Brinson and Nazir Stackhouse have the option to return for another season due to the COVID-19 year. The Bulldogs have been active in the transfer portal to address the situation. Georgia …
Read More »Harbaugh explains why Ravens wanted Cunningham and what his role will be
Harbaugh explains why Ravens wanted Cunningham and what his role will be originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston After moving back and forth between the New England Patriots’ active roster and practice squad, rookie quarterback Malik Cunningham seized an opportunity to sign to the Baltimore Ravens’ active roster earlier this week. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh was thrilled to sign …
Read More »‘Mutant genes’: Lions DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson medically cleared to practice
Detroit Lions defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson has been medically cleared to practice for the first time since suffering a knee injury in Week 2, head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Thursday. Gardner-Johnson, one of the Lions’ key free-agent signings last offseason, tore his pectoral muscle in Detroit’s Week 2 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He’s been on injured reserve since …
Read More »Who are the 12 teams to win multiple NY6 bowl games?
There are only 12 programs to win twice in a New Year’s Six bowl game since they began in 2014 — can you name all of them? Michigan State football is sitting out the bowl season for a second straight year after a disappointing campaign in 2023. However, did you know the Spartans are considered one of the most successful …
Read More »Chargers vs. Raiders live updates: Top moments from Thursday Night Football
Week 15 of the NFL season starts with the Los Angeles Chargers (5-8) battling the Las Vegas Raiders (5-8) at Allegiant Stadium on Thursday Night Football, and we’ve got you covered with all the highlights from start to finish! Quarterback Easton Stick will be at the helm for the Chargers after starter Justin Herbert fractured the index finger on his …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft superlatives: Biggest riser, most to prove during bowl season, QB3 predictions
All-Star game invitations have gone out and the college football regular season has concluded. Some players have opted out of bowl games and played their final downs of college football. As the information gathering process begins to pick up, Ryan Wilson, Chris Trapasso and I provided answers to some of the 2024 NFL Draft’s most pressing questions. 1. Who has …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Notre Dame RB Audric Estime declares, adds to team’s growing list of opt outs for Sun Bowl
Notre Dame running back Audric Estime has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft and will not participate in the team’s upcoming matchup with Oregon State in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, he announced Thursday. Estime ended the regular season as the leading rusher for the Fighting Irish, starting all 12 games en route to 1,314 yards and 18 touchdowns. …
Read More »NFL Week 15 injuries: Chargers’ Keenan Allen, Raiders’ Josh Jacobs out for ‘TNF;’ C.J. Stroud not practicing
With four weeks remaining in the NFL regular season, the playoff push is on. The loaded AFC, for example, has 11 teams with winning records, the most through Week 14 in any conference since 1970. That includes six 7-6 teams. Unfortunately, all 32 teams are dealing with injuries at this point in the year. Let’s take a look at injuries …
Read More »Josh Jacobs inactive; Davante Adams, Maxx Crosby are active
The Raiders won’t have running back Josh Jacobs, who will miss a game for the first time since 2021. He has a quad injury that made him questionable to play, but he was a non-participant in all three practices this week. Zamir White is expected to start in Jacobs’ stead. In limited opportunities this season, he’s rushed for 54 yards …
Read More »Two Tigers named ESPN Freshman All-Americans
Dabo Swinney and the Clemson coaching crew nailed it with their 2023 recruiting class. They pulled in one of the top 2023 college football classes, and the results were clear this season with outstanding performances from the rookies. From offense to defense, the new guys really shined, bringing their A-game to the field. Despite the temptation to grab experienced players …
Read More »Sizing up AFC wild card picture: Remaining schedule for each team in mix, predictions on who makes playoffs
Just four weeks remain in the 2023 regular season and the playoff race is as tightly contested as it’s been in recent memory. Just one team has officially secured a playoff spot and only two teams have been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention as we head into Week 15. Specifically in the AFC, no team is locked into the postseason …
Read More »Alabama hires former Michigan football coach prior to College Football Playoff
Michigan football will perhaps face a little more resistance from Alabama in the Rose Bowl than anticipated. Because someone with intimate and intricate knowledge of the inner-workings of the Wolverine defense will be joining the Crimson Tide before the two teams meet up in the College Football Playoff semifinal. According to The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman, Nick Saban is hiring former …
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