Anterio Thompson arrived from Iowa Western Community College this past offseason as one of the Hawkeyes’ transfer portal additions. The 6-foot-3, 293 pound defensive lineman garnered first-team all-conference and all-region honors as he finished with 32 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and six sacks in 2022 with the Reivers. The Dubuque, Iowa, native couldn’t crack the Hawkeyes’ 2023 defensive line …

Rams rookie receiver Puka Nacua injured his shoulder in Sunday’s victory over the Browns. He has an AC joint sprain but is expected to play against the Ravens in Week 14, coach Sean McVay said Monday. “We might be smart with him early on in the week but don’t expect that to affect his ability to be ready to go,” …

Shortly after Texas was slated to face Washington in the Allstate Sugar Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinals, many fans were curious what the ticket prices would look like. In summary, it’ll cost a pretty penny to attend the anticipated matchup on Jan. 1. As of Monday, StubHub has tickets listed from $458 to $1,581 per ticket. Most of …

Getty Images The Tennessee Titans have relieved special teams coordinator Craig Aukerman of his duties, head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters on Monday. Special teams assistant Tom Quinn will now take over the unit. Aukerman’s firing comes off the heels of a special teams collapse in Week 13 as the Titans fell to the Indianapolis Colts in overtime, which dropped …

It was a wild college football weekend. Alabama upset Georgia in the SEC Championship game, Texas dominated Oklahoma State to take home the Big 12 title, Michigan did what everyone expected them to for the Big Ten championship, and Florida State continued their undefeated season as ACC Champions. However, the AP Poll and US LBM Coaches Poll differed from the …

Shanahan has ‘no hard feelings’ toward ejected Eagles staffer originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area One day later, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan remains upset that linebacker Dre Greenlaw was ejected from Sunday’s game because of an altercation with a Philadelphia Eagles staff member. But Shanahan also said he hopes Dom DiSandro, the Eagles’ chief security officer, does not face …

The National Football League is completely different than college football when it comes to crowning a champion. Both of America’s premier (and most watched) football leagues crown champions via a playoff system, even though they determine playoff teams a significantly different way.  The NFL determines its 14 playoff teams on the field, taking the teams with the seven best records …

As was expected, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels will be heading to New York as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, which he’s a heavy favorite to win. Joining Daniels in New York will be Oregon quarterback Bo Nix, Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. Daniels has had an incredible season statistically, totaling 50 touchdowns …

Getty Images The Miami Dolphins dominated the Washington Commanders 45-15 on Sunday in a game that was never really in doubt. Star wide receiver Tyreek Hill caught a 78-yard touchdown in the opening quarter and decided to have a little bit of fun as he orchestrated a new roller coaster touchdown celebration. In a clip that was posted by the …

Rams receiver Puka Nacua walks off the field holding his side after suffering an injury against the Browns. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Rams rookie receiver Puka Nacua suffered a shoulder sprain during the team’s victory over the Cleveland Browns but is expected to play Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, coach Sean McVay said Monday. “We might be smart …

USATSI Alabama quarterback Tyler Buchner is entering the transfer portal, but apparently to pursue a sport other than football. The former Notre Dame signal-caller who transferred to the Crimson Tide last offseason was one of many on Monday to enter his name into the portal once again, but this time he did so as a lacrosse athlete, according to multiple …

Getty Images Back in August, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson proved that the NFL is all business when he cut his son, tight end Josh Pederson, when the team finalized their rosters. One day after he was waived, he signed to the practice squad, where he has remained until Monday night.  Doug will get to see his son’s NFL debut …

USATSI One day after starting for the Browns against the Rams, quarterback Joe Flacco has reverted back to Cleveland’s practice squad, with coach Kevin Stefanski telling reporters Monday he’s undecided on a starting QB for Week 14 against the Jaguars. It’s just the latest move in a whirlwind of activity for the 38-year-old Flacco, who only joined the Browns’ practice …

The ceremony for the Heisman Memorial Trophy is going to be a quarterback party once again. LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., Oregon quarterback Bo Nix and Washington quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. were named finalists for the Heisman Trophy on Monday. The Heisman Trophy is “annually awarded to the most outstanding college football player in …

USC quarterback Caleb Williams will not play for the Trojans when they face No. 15 Louisville in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego on Dec. 27 (8 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app), USC head coach Lincoln Riley said Monday. This latest development further fuels the expectation that Williams will enter the 2024 NFL Draft. Williams, the …