The Packers threw the Cowboys a curveball by winning the toss and not electing to defer the option to the second half. Instead, Green Bay got the ball and scored, setting the tone for the day. The 49ers aren’t concerned about the Packers doing the same thing, apparently. Asked Thursday by reporters whether he’ll change his habit of deferring the …

Penn State outbeat many suitors, including Big Ten rivals Michigan for Reading, PA native Caleb Brewer. Brewer, a former wrestler, gave his pledge to the Nittany Lions right after the 2023 Blue-White Game. Brewer is listed as an athlete on most recruiting websites but projects as an offensive lineman who can play on the defensive side if necessary. Brewer, a …

Over the course of NFL history, there are 12 teams that have never won a Super Bowl and three of those teams are still alive in the postseason as we head into the divisional round of the playoffs.  In the NFC, there’s only team still playing that has never won a Super Bowl and that’s the Detroit Lions. In the …

Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer has landed his first transfer portal addition since taking the Crimson Tide job. Austin Mack, a former four-star quarterback, announced on Instagram on Thursday he’s transferring to Alabama. Mack is a former Washington quarterback who did not see playing time during his freshman season. As a result, Mack will enter his first season with the …

The Chargers announced Thursday they interviewed Mike Vrabel for their head coach position. The Seahawks and Falcons also have interest in meeting with Vrabel. The Titans fired Vrabel after a 6-11 finish in 2023, his sixth season with the team. Vrabel went 54-45 in the regular season and 2-3 in the postseason in his tenure in Tennessee, winning two division …

AUBURN — Auburn football will return to Jordan-Hare Stadium in just under three months. The athletics department announced Thursday that the Tigers will play their second A-Day spring game of the coach Hugh Freeze era April 6. It’ll be the first opportunity for fans to see early enrollees such as five-star receiver Cam Coleman and four-star linebacker Demarcus Riddick. Auburn …

Longtime Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has been all over the headlines recently, as has Bill Belichick, the legendary coach who recently parted ways with the New England Patriots. While Cousins has never played for Belichick, he does have a lot of respect for the eight-time Super Bowl winner. With Cousins set to hit free agency in March, he could be …

The ripple effect of former Alabama coach Nick Saban continued on Thursday with 2024 Alabama signee Jameer Grimsley entering the portal. According to On3, Grimsley was a top-100 recruit in the 2024 class and the 15th-best cornerback. He’s a consensus four-star with all major recruiting services ranking Grimsley as a top 300 recruit. Grimsley told On3’s Hayes Fawcett that LSU …

The Detroit Lions are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -6.5), in their NFC Playoffs matchup versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The total for this one is set at 48.5 points. The Lions have had a magical season thus far, winning their first division title since 1993 and their …