Jake Browning threw two touchdown passes and ran for another in his second straight outstanding performance for the Cincinnati Bengals, who pounded the Indianapolis Colts 34-14 on Sunday. With Joe Burrow out for the season because of a wrist injury, Browning has kept the Bengals (7-6) in playoff contention. He followed up a 354-yard outing in a win at Jacksonville …
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A pair of former 5-star Ohio State transfers to visit Nebraska
The transfer portal has changed the collegiate game, and Ohio State football, like many others, have seen contributors enter and look for new destinations. Two former 5-star Buckeye recruits, quarterback Kyle McCord, and wide receiver Julian Fleming, could potentially continue to be teammates in a different shade of red. According to a report by On3’s Pete Nakos, the pair are …
Read More »Browns move to 8-5 with 31-27 victory over Jaguars
It took a long, long time but the Browns eventually defeated the Jaguars 31-27. In a marathon game that took three hours and 43 minutes of real time, Cleveland outlasted Jacksonville’s comeback effort to move to 8-5 on the season and solidify itself as a Wild Card contender in a crowded AFC race. Starting his second game for the Browns, …
Read More »Notre Dame officially hires a Wisconsin assistant coach
Notre Dame officially announced the hiring of now former Wisconsin wide receivers coach Mike Brown earlier this afternoon. He will take the same position for the Fighting Irish. Brown was Wisconsin’s WR coach for one season, that after being Fickell’s WRs coach at Cincinnati from 2019-2022. He oversaw a position group at Wisconsin that underwent a massive shift with Phil …
Read More »C.J. Stroud suffers concussion, Jets upset Texans 30-6
Zach Wilson threw a pair of second-half touchdown passes in his return from a two-game benching, New York shut down C.J. Stroud before Houston’s star rookie quarterback left late with a concussion and the Jets ended a five-game losing streak with a 30-6 victory over the Texans on Sunday. Wilson was 27-of-36 for 301 yards — his third career game …
Read More »NFL Week 14 best-dressed players: A look at the pregame outfits that shined the brightest
Getty Images It is Week 14 of the NFL season and once again the players are bringing their best to the pregame entrances. Every week, we look at fashion from the players to determine who brought the best looks. Some players go with a causal look, while others use the pregame walk to bring out their formalwear. Players often use …
Read More »Michigan State football to hire Minnesota DC Joe Rossi to same position
New Michigan State football Jonathan Smith was tasked with the huge task of hiring the next defensive coordinator for the program. This defensive coordinator is going to be challenged with the huge task of having a lot of autonomy over the defense. Smith has found his man for the job as the Spartans will be hiring Joe Rossi, who has …
Read More »Seattle Kraken place Philipp Grubauer on injured reserve
Dec 10, 2023, 04:35 PM ET Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer was placed on injured reserve Sunday, the team announced. Grubauer (lower body) and defenseman Justin Schultz (upper body) both left Saturday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night. He stopped 21 of 23 shots before exiting, and did not factor into the decision. Grubauer, in …
Read More »Lions doomed by officiating, their own mistakes in 28-13 loss to Bears
The Lions were stymied by the Bears and their own mistakes in their loss to Chicago. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) When the Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears in Week 11, they needed a massive fourth-quarter comeback to make it happen. On Sunday, they found themselves in the same position as they were three weeks ago, in need of …
Read More »Top 2023 NFL free agent kickers available: Three notable names who could be targeted down the stretch
USATSI Kicking was a problem around the NFL on Sunday, with multiple special teams units botching both field goals and extra points. Not even Falcons Pro Bowler Younghoe Koo, one of the most accurate legs in league history, could avoid the day’s doldrums, missing a pair of field goals against the Buccaneers. It’s not out of the question that ailing …
Read More »North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz leaving for assistant role at USC
NDSU has won two national titles since Matt Entz was hired ahead of the 2019 season. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) North Dakota State coach Matt Entz is heading to USC. The school announced Sunday that Entz would be resigning to take an assistant coaching position at the top level of college football. Shortly after NDSU’s announcement, …
Read More »Cowboys vs. Eagles: Time, odds, TV, watch, live stream, keys, prediction for ‘Sunday Night Football’
The Week 14 edition of “Sunday Night Football” is a gift of a matchup with first place in the NFC East on the line when the 10-2 Philadelphia Eagles visit the 9-3 Dallas Cowboys. Philadelphia held serve on its home turf in the first matchup, winning 28-23 in Week 9 in a game that was up for grabs until the …
Read More »Texans’ C.J. Stroud exits Week 14 matchup vs. Jets due to head injury, Davis Mills comes in at QB
Getty Images Texans rookie phenom C.J. Stroud exited Sunday’s game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium due to a head injury. Stroud did not return as Houston lost 30-6, and the team revealed he is being evaluated for a concussion. The rookie quarterback suffered the injury on a second-and-10 play from the Houston 25-yard line with just under …
Read More »Auburn in the mix to land JUCO OL Seth Wilfred
Auburn football coaches were very active this weekend as they hosted several recruits from junior college and the transfer portal for official visits. Among those was JUCO offensive lineman Seth Wilfred, who left Auburn feeling pleased with his visit. After his visit, he spoke with Caleb Jones of Rivals about his time on the Plains. Wilfred says that he was …
Read More »2023 NFL Week 14 injury roundup: Texans QB C.J. Stroud, Ravens S Kyle Hamilton among big names sidelined
Another weekend, another full slate of NFL action. Unfortunately, the highlights don’t always come without a cost, and Week 14 has been no exception, with several big names exiting due to injury. Below you’ll find a roundup of the most notable players to leave Sunday’s games, with notes on their replacements and respective game statuses: QB C.J. Stroud (Texans) completed …
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