This was not how many of us saw the Cotton Bowl playing out, but Ohio State once again faltered late against Missouri and ending up losing 14-3. It should come as no surprise after what we saw from the Buckeyes that there weren’t many players on the offense that earned the world famous helmet stickers. The defense played at an …

In 2022, his final year with the Vikings, running back Dalvin Cook accounted for more than 1,400 yards from scrimmage. He scored 10 touchdowns. He had key, difference-making plays in wins over the Bills, Dolphins, Commanders, and Colts. Cut by the Vikings in June, he took his time to pick his next destination. Even in a depressed running back market, …

ARLINGTON, Texas — A reporter called them “The Big Three” in the lead up to the game. And boy, did the St. Louis trio prove that nickname right. When Missouri seemed down and out, it turned to running back Cody Schrader, quarterback Brady Cook and wide receiver Luther Burden III. They came to the rescue. No. 9 Mizzou, at the …

Missouri was the only team to find the end zone in the Cotton Bowl. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images) No. 9 Missouri’s surprising season ended with a 14-3 win over a declawed No. 7 Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday, setting up the program for its first top 10 finish since 2013. It was Missouri’s first bowl …

Utah QB Bryson Barnes runs past USC safety Zion Branch during the Utes’ victory over the Trojans the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News It’s been an eventful year for University of Utah sports. There’s seemingly never a dull moment in the athletic department, and this year, the university produced plenty of …

Sugar Bowl: No. 2 Washington vs. No. 3 Texas (CFP semifinal) Location: New Orleans Date: 8:45 p.m. ET, Jan. 1 TV: ESPN Line: Texas -4 Total: 63.5 How these teams got here Washington (13-0): The Huskies have been incredible in the two seasons of the Kalen DeBoer era. Washington hired DeBoer from Fresno State after a 4-8 season in 2021 …

Jaylen Heyward never knew his father. He always pushed away Lorenzo Jamal Bell every time the father tried to connect. But the Rockledge safety, who signed to play with UCF last week on National Signing Day, wonders now if that decision was the best choice. He found out a few years ago that his father was killed during a shooting …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz is joined by ESPN’s Mina Kimes to explain how the Baltimore safety is one of the best defensive players in the NFL and why the Ravens must keep him healthy heading into the playoffs. Hear the full conversation on the “Zero Blitz” podcast and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video Transcript [MUSIC …

Michael Van Buren is an electric quarterback, and the four-star from Maryland is eyeing up the national stage next week when he participates in the Under Armour All-America Game. He is part of a very solid recruiting class that signed with Mississippi State earlier this month. The class of 2024 prospect is coming off a strong senior season at St. …

Russell Wilson says Broncos asked him to alter contract or risk benching originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia As quarterback Russell Wilson explains it, his job was in jeopardy nearly two months ago and after the Denver Broncos’ biggest win. It was then, during the bye week following a victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 29, Wilson said he was …

In what has proven to be a defensive struggle in the first half of the Cotton Bowl, a potential missed fumble recovery by Missouri’s defense may have cost the Tigers their best shot at a scoring opportunity. Cotton Bowl officials ruled that Ohio State quarterback Devin Brown fumbled the ball inside the 10-yard line after a 7-yard sack by Johnny …

How Pop Douglas has developed into a record-setting receiver for Pats originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — The news was still relatively fresh to DeMario Douglas. He’d just been informed he surpassed Deion Branch’s mark for catches by a rookie under Bill Belichick, and he couldn’t help himself from smiling. “I passed Deion? That’s crazy,” he said. “That’s …

Former Purdue defensive end/outside linebacker Nick Scourton entered the transfer portal earlier this week. After leading the Big 10 in sacks during the 2023 season, nearly every Power 5 program needing a defensive playmaker will battle for his commitment, including Texas A&M. New Aggies head coach Mike Elko has his work cut out for him as the pivotal 2024 offseason …

The Vikings are leaving the door open for wide receiver Jordan Addison to play on Sunday night. Addison hurt his knee in last weekend’s loss to the Lions and returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday’s session. He got in another limited workout on Friday and has been listed as questionable to face the Packers. With rookie Jaren …

Ohio State quarterback Devin Brown has left the Cotton Bowl with an apparent ankle injury. In his first start for the Buckeyes after backing up Kyle McCord in 2023, Brown was taken down on a four-yard loss and was seen grabbing his ankle after the play. Brown completed a 4-yard pass to Carnell Tate before leaving the game with a …