Penn State didn’t see any changes to its ranking in the final US LBM Coaches Poll of the season before the bowl announcements were made, and that may be just fine for the Nittany Lions. But the coaches poll showed some interesting results with the debate between Texas and Alabama for a potential final spot in the College Football Playoff …

USATSI Two AFC teams desperate for a win will face off Sunday as the Los Angeles Chargers visit the New England Patriots on CBS and Paramount+. L.A. has lost three straight games, including a 20-10 defeat at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens in Week 12. Meanwhile, the Patriots have still only won two games on the season and are coming …

NFL susprisingly doesn’t fine Giants player for bad hit on Demario Douglas originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The NFL released its list of fines Saturday from plays/incidents that occured during Week 12 games, and one name was surprisingly absent. New York Giants special teams player Cam Brown clotheslined New England Patriots wide receiver Demario “Pop” Douglas during last Sunday’s …

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is playing his best ball of the last two years, and perhaps even of his career. He’s in line for a new contract that will make him — again — among the highest paid at the position, and that should happen during the offseason. Sources tell CBS Sports that while Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has …

The Texas Longhorns deserve a spot in the College Football Playoff. In an enthralling Big 12 Championship game on Saturday, the Texas football team managed to defeat Oklahoma State with a dominant 49-21 victory. The key player for Texas was undoubtedly quarterback Quinn Ewers, who put on a stunning performance that earned him the prestigious Most Outstanding Player WWE belt. …

USATSI This week, multiple games may see weather conditions that could impact the game. Not only is it good to know what the weather will be if you are a fan attending these games, but it is also something that could influence player and overall team performance as well as fantasy stats. Teams may alter their game plan depending on …

While Aaron Rodgers’ 21-day practice window opened this week, the New York Jets may not actually see him under center again this season. Rodgers is unlikely to play again this season, especially if the Jets (4-7) are eliminated from playoff contention, NFL Network reported on Sunday morning. If Rodgers returned when his practice window concluded — roughly three months after suffering …

Let’s be honest, Scott Goodale may be eyeing a transition to the broadcasting booth, and it may not be to cover wrestling. The Rutgers wrestling coach made some very salient points on Saturday night about the College Football Playoff. And in doing so, in one Saturday night, he’s made more sense than ESPN’s Desmond Howard has made over the past …

The Houston Texans will try to get back into the win column against a surging Denver Broncos team on Sunday on CBS and Paramount+. C.J. Stroud and the Texans continue to impress, but are looking to rebound after a late 24-21 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Meanwhile, the Broncos have won five straight games, including a 29-12 win against the …

Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen returned to practice on Friday, which seemed like a good sign for his chances of playing against the Patriots on Sunday despite a quad injury. That appears to be the case. According to multiple reports, Allen is expected to play for the Chargers as they try for a road win in New England. Allen leads …

Louisville Cardinals quarterback Jack Plummer (13) looks to pass against the Kentucky Wildcats. Coming off of the ACC Championship, the Louisville Cardinals still have one more game to play as a bowl-eligible team. Thanks to Louisville’s 10 regular season wins, they’re eligible for some of college football’s best bowl games. They are all but a lock to play in one …

The Los Angeles Rams look to edge closer to a playoff spot in the NFC as they host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon. The Rams (5-6) have won two consecutive games, including a 37-14 romp over Arizona last weekend. The Browns (7-3) are battling significant injury issues and fell in Denver on Sunday, 29-12. Los Angeles won the most …

Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud has been stellar during his first season, particularly in the last few weeks. He has thrown for over 300 yards in four straight games, racking up at least 36 pass attempts in those contests. On Sunday, Stroud will face a Denver defense that ranks outside the top 20 against opposing quarterbacks, making him one of …

The Miami Dolphins look to extend their 2.5-game lead in the AFC East as they travel north to face the Washington Commanders on Sunday afternoon. Miami (8-3) enters off a 34-13 win last Friday against the Jets, while Washington (4-8) was blown out by the Cowboys on Thanksgiving, 45-10. Washington won the last regular season meeting between these two teams, …

The Pac-12 as we know it has turned off the lights and locked its doors. Next season, the twelve schools of this conference will be distributed across four different conferences around the country. The final season of the Pac-12 did not disappoint. This year’s Washington Huskies and Oregon Ducks are two of the best teams the conference has ever seen, …