The Iowa Hawkeyes‘ prospects for the 2024 season already feel like they’ve been handed a jolt with All-American linebacker Jay Higgins’ decision to return to Iowa for next season. The Butkus Award semifinalist revealed that news on Tuesday. In his first season as a full-time starter, Higgins filled the void that Jack Campbell left admirably. Entering the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl …

Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller on Thursday disputed the allegations that he assaulted his pregnant girlfriend, calling them “100 percent false” and “blown out of proportion.” Addressing the media for the first time since turning himself into police in suburban Dallas on Nov. 30, Miller indicated that something happened between him and his girlfriend, but stressed it did not …

The Cleveland Browns and New York Jets both have defenses that rank inside the top three in yards allowed this season and they’ll go head-to-head on Thursday Night Football to kick off Week 17. How should two elite defenses impact the way you approach playing NFL player props for this primetime showdown and which markets will attract the most attention? …

Per usual, injuries will play a big role in the NFL’s upcoming slate of games. There are several notable ones to keep an eye on in Week 17, including the injury status of Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase.  Those are just two in what is seemingly an ocean full of injuries heading into Week 17. To help …

On the plane ride back from Michigan’s crushing 51-45 loss to Texas Christian in last year’s College Football Playoff semifinal, defensive coordinator Jesse Minter began jotting down his thoughts as he watched the film. “Looking at myself, how did we prepare,” Minter said. “Did we take the right angles to the ball, are we playing like our hair is on …

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter After a home victory over the Broncos on Dec. 3, Texans defensive end Jonathan Greenard couldn’t help but notice the fans as he drove away from NRG Stadium. Some were hanging out of their cars, with music blaring, repping their Texans jerseys from the parking lot. Others were doing the same on the highway.  It …

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa remained limited on Thursday’s practice report. Tagovailoa has injuries to his left thumb and a quadriceps, with Wednesday marking the first time this season he has not had a full practice. The only injury he had listed on the practice report over the first 16 weeks was a right arm laceration, though he had full practices …

Washington quarterback Michael Penix gave the Texas defense bulletin board material ahead of the College Football Playoff. Several players and coaches from both teams spoke with the media on Thursday ahead of the Sugar Bowl matchup. Penix caught the attention of many when he seemingly downplayed Texas’ defensive line. Penix stated Washington would be “good” since it’s not like they’re …

The Bengals could see the return of receiver Ja’Marr Chase this week. He returned to practice Thursday with limited participation as he works his way back from a shoulder injury. Chase missed all of last week’s work and the Week 16 game against the Steelers and then sat out Wednesday’s practice. He has had one full practice over the past …

Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch talks with quarterback Noah Fifita (11) during the first quarter against Arizona State at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Nov. 25, 2023. The 2023 Alamo Bowl will feature the Pac-12’s Arizona Wildcats taking on the Oklahoma Sooners of the Big 12 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The No. 14 Wildcats are enjoying …

Getty Images Things are not going well for Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs right now. As the Chiefs’ offense sputters, Kelce has taken some criticism, and former NFL tight end Eric Ebron is catching a few shots in the process. In the Chiefs’ 20-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Christmas Eve, Kelce caught five passes for …

Early Sunday, it looked so promising for my picks. I was sweeping the six games at one point, leading me to believe I was destined for a good week. Then I got coal in my stocking. Some of the games went rotten, and it went bad from there. I ended up 6-10 against the spread and 10-6 straight up, neither …

This year marks the end of the four-team playoffs as the field is set to expand to 12 teams in 2024. Fortunately, we are going out with a bang as this feels like the most competitive field we have had in the 10 seasons of the system. Alabama fans have been beyond spoiled as Nick Saban has guided the Tide …

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter The easy read on the Falcons today is the same as it looked last summer: a promising, well-rounded team with a question mark at quarterback. Atlanta is 7-8, having just matched its win total from each of the past two seasons, but the Falcons are a game back in the NFC South and need help …

What are the chances the Bears earn the No. 1 pick? Here’s where the odds stand originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago There are two more games left in the NFL season until we know where each team can pick their next players in the 2024 NFL draft. Right now, the Bears have the rights to the No. 1 pick …