Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy is going out a national champion. McCarthy announced Sunday that he was declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft. He could be a first-round pick after helping lead the Wolverines to an undefeated season and a win over Washington on Monday in the national title game. “After three incredible years at the University of Michigan, I have …
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Michigan football QB J.J. McCarthy makes NFL draft decision
On Saturday evening, at the Michigan football national championship celebration event at Crisler Center, maize and blue faithful in attendance were hoping to hear star quarterback J.J. McCarthy announce his future plans to return to the team for his senior year. But their hopes were dashed, as McCarthy said, “No matter what decision comes from this, Michigan will always be …
Read More »LOOK: Patrick Mahomes’ helmet shatters after taking vicious hit in frigid game, says ‘it was a first for me’
When you play a football game in sub-zero temperatures, you’re going to see some crazy things happen and some crazy things definitely happened during Saturday’s wild-card game in Kansas City. With a kickoff temperature of minus-4 degrees — the fourth-coldest game in NFL history — the game produced plenty of moments that you don’t usually see: Water was instantly freezing, …
Read More »Rams vs. Lions odds, line, time: 2024 NFL Super Wild Card Weekend picks, predictions, bets by advanced model
Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams will take on Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions in a Wild Card Weekend game on Sunday. Ford Field showcases the matchup in Detroit and the quarterbacks are at the forefront. Stafford and Goff each will face their former teams, with Stafford making his first appearance in Detroit since leaving the Lions as …
Read More »Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin (lower body) misses 2nd straight
Jan 14, 2024, 12:57 PM ET Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin missed his second straight game with a lower-body injury when he was scratched for Sunday’s contest against the host New York Rangers. Ovechkin did not play for the first time this season in Saturday’s 3-2 win over the Rangers in Washington. He initially sustained the injury Jan. 5 when …
Read More »Isaiah Bond transferring to Texas after two seasons with Alabama football
Isaiah Bond is transferring to Texas. The Alabama football receiver announced the decision on Instagram on Sunday morning. He entered the transfer portal earlier in the week. Bond just completed his sophomore season. He caught 48 passes for 668 yards for 4 touchdowns. No touchdown was more significant than the one he made in the Iron Bowl vs. Auburn, when …
Read More »Joe Flacco’s storybook run with Browns ends: Veteran QB says Texans played with ‘a little more hunger’
Grateful would be the word used to sum up Joe Flacco’s sentiments shortly after his storybook run as the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback came to an end in Saturday’s Super Wild Card playoff loss to the Houston Texans. “I think I was so fortunate to become a part of this team,” Flacco said, via the team’s website. “It’s a special …
Read More »Sam LaPorta trending in right direction to play Sunday night
When Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta was carted off with a knee injury in Week 18, it did not look like he had a great chance of making it back for the Wild Card round of the playoffs. That outlook improved throughout the week and NFL Media reports on Sunday that LaPorta is trending in the right direction for …
Read More »Four-star LB Ty Jackson receives scholarship offer from UGA football
The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to talented linebacker recruit Ty Jackson. Jackson, a member of the class of 2025, plays football for Seminole Ridge High School in Loxahatchee, Florida. Jackson is ranked as a four-star recruit and put up impressive numbers in 2022. The elite linebacker prospect recorded 137 tackles and two sacks back in 2022. Ty Jackson …
Read More »Cowboys vs. Packers how to watch: Time, TV, live stream, key matchups, prediction for Super Wild Card Weekend
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys squaring off against the Green Bay Packers in the postseason always feels personal. Second-seeded Dallas vs. seventh-seeded Green Bay on Sunday will be the ninth time the two iconic franchises square off in the postseason, tied for the most playoff meetings between two teams all time. The last playoff showdown between the two historic …
Read More »Kings of the SEC? Auburn is highest ranked SEC team in latest KenPom rankings
The vibes in Auburn are immaculate following the Tigers’ 93-78 win over LSU on Saturday night. Not only did Auburn move to 3-0 in SEC play with the win, but they have also pushed its win streak to nine games. During the streak, Auburn has posted incredible numbers. Over the nine-game stretch, Auburn has beaten every opponent by at least …
Read More »2024 NFL playoffs: Bills ask for help shoveling snow ahead of rescheduled matchup vs. Steelers
Getty Images The NFL is moved the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Buffalo Bills Super Wild Card Weekend matchup from Sunday to Monday due to extreme weather, but the Bills do need some help moving snow. With the game originally scheduled for Sunday, the Bills posted a “help wanted” ad on Friday to clear Highmark Stadium for the postseason showdown. The Bills originally …
Read More »Titans are latest team to show how not to handle a great coach
There are objective prerequisites for every job with every NFL team. With one exception. There is no experience or educational requirement to be an owner. It’s one of the most fascinating aspects of pro football. Businesses that are skyrocketing toward ten figures in value are still run like mom-and-pop stores. When pop dies, mom or son or daughter or nephew …
Read More »Super Wild Card Weekend NFL props, Sunday AI predictions, bets for Cowboys vs. Packers, Rams vs. Lions
Originally slated to be a tripleheader, the 2024 NFL playoff action on Sunday of Super Wild Card Weekend in now a two-game slate. Steelers vs. Bills has been moved to Monday due to a winter storm, but Cowboys vs. Packers remains at 4:30 p.m. ET, with Rams vs. Lions capping off the day at 8 p.m. ET. Dallas’ passing attack …
Read More »Notre Dame Football: Examining Irish Road Struggles
With 2023 in the rearview mirror we have a lot of time to look ahead to Notre Dame football in 2024. Staff changes have been made while a new recruiting class has been officially assembled and the transfer portal has been used often. But what about actually tangible play? Where does Notre Dame have issues that need addressed in 2024? …
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