Akin to what’s transpired with their orange-and-brown-clad rivals to the west in Cleveland, the Steelers’ former third-string quarterback has given the offense a shocking boost of efficiency with the playoffs on the line.  In his three regular-season starts, Mason Rudolph is 53 of 71 (74.6%) for 716 yards — that’s an enormous 10 yards per attempt — with three touchdowns …

Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa Of the 23 recruits Notre Dame signed last month, 12 of them will begin their careers on the defensive side of the ball, led by two sons of NFL Hall of Famers and a five-star linebacker. Irish head coach Marcus Freeman did not discuss every one of the dozen defenders on National Signing Day the week before Christmas, …

NFL logo for Sam Farmer picks (Tim Hubbard / Los Angeles Times) The Times’ NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines this week’s matchups. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Last week’s record 9-7 (.563); regular season 162-110 (.596). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 8-8 (.500); regular …

Yesterday’s breaking news of Nick Saban retiring as the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide created shock waves across the nation. Anyone and everyone who has witnessed the legendary career of the GOAT has offered up their instant reaction to the news. Fans have flooded our social media timelines, Mrs. Terry offered up a statement, and we even received …

Before the Bengals-Steelers game in Week 16, we reported on NBC’s Football Night in America (and posted here) that: (1) the Steelers will not be firing coach Mike Tomlin (who at the time was caught in a three-game losing steak); (2) the Steelers intend to extend his contract after the season; and (3) the Steelers had received no indication whatsoever …

Following the semi-shocking retirement of Alabama head coach Nick Saban, the first domino dropped as 2024 five-star wide receiver Ryan Williams de-committed from the Crimson Tide on Wednesday night, and according to Rivals’ Landyn Rosow, Williams is set to visit Texas A&M this weekend. Surprising? Well, think of the context, as new Aggies wide receiver coach Holmon Wiggins recruited Williams …

Greg Byrne has always been preparing for this moment. He knew what he was signing up for when he took this job in 2017. Byrne knew one day he would likely have to hire the guy to replace Nick Saban. “You watch and you try to learn when (former UNC coach) Roy Williams retires and (former Duke coach) Mike Krzyzewski retires,” …

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has never played a road playoff game, but he’s played plenty at home, and if the Chiefs beat the Dolphins on Saturday night, Mahomes will join some truly elite company in NFL history. A Chiefs win at Arrowhead Stadium would be the 10th home playoff win of Mahomes’ career. Only Tom Brady, who won 21 home …

Welcome to another episode of the NoleSports Podcast. Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State athletics. FSU football had a busy week, signing nine players since last Saturday from the NCAA Transfer Portal, with the 2024 roster now coming to focus. In the middle of recording the podcast, news broke that Alabama head coach …

Here’s a look at the News-Star’s annual all-area high school football team for the 2023 season. Defensive Player of the Year Jadon Mayfield Ruston, Sr. Position: Linebacker Ht: 6-0 Wt: 228 Why selected: The Louisiana Tech signee logged 116 tackles, 16 tackles for a loss and six sacks while earning the All-District 2-5A Defensive MVP honors for a second straight …

Alabama coach Nick Saban, 72, has decided to retire, ending a run that ranks among the greatest in college football history, the school announced on Wednesday. The seven-time national championship-winning coach leaves the game having spent his last 17 seasons with the Crimson Tide. Saban informed the Tide of his decision in a team meeting Wednesday, where he cited age …

Photograph: Godofredo A Vásquez/AP Team that will be most missed in the playoffs Seattle Seahawks are not a good football team. But they are an entertaining one. They’re capable of scoring in chunks, even with a woeful offensive line. Their defense cannot tackle anyone, but they’re also liable to snag a couple of crucial turnovers in a half. Scan their …

LAWRENCE — Kansas football added to its 2025 recruiting class in January with the commitment of Malachi Curvey, a 247Sports Composite four-star athlete. Here’s a rundown of all of the Jayhawks’ commitments in the class so far: Malachi Curvey (4-star athlete) pic.twitter.com/wGSqvXOGxX — Malachi Curvey (@Mcurvey34) January 7, 2024 David McComb (3-star quarterback) 100% committed!!!❤️💙 #RockChalk @Kotelnicki @KUCoachZ @CoachLeipold pic.twitter.com/u9wdAshAbm — …

Lions quarterback Jared Goff says he has a chip on his shoulder toward his former team, the Rams, as he prepares to face them in Sunday night’s playoff game. Rams coach Sean McVay says Goff is justified in feeling that way. McVay said that he wishes he had conveyed to Goff the gratitude he had for the four years they …

USATSI NCAA president Charlie Baker stood behind his organization’s decision to collaborate with the Big Ten on an investigation into Michigan’s sign-stealing scandal on Wednesday, telling reporters “I think we did the right thing.” The move led to a three-game suspension for Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh handed down by the Big Ten. Michigan weathered the scandal to win the College …