Bryan Fischer College Football Writer The collective football world spent three years preparing for the news that unfolded on Wednesday evening and the realization that it was finally time to refer to Jim Harbaugh as the former Michigan head coach. Yet the news that Harbaugh was officially making the jump to the NFL to take over the Los Angeles Chargers …

For the most part, Troy Aikman and the Dallas Cowboys delivered in big moments during their 1990s dynasty that produced three world championships in a four-year span.  For whatever reason, the Cowboys have gone the polar opposite way since winning their last title in January of 1996. The franchise seems to always come up short when it matters most, a …

An NCAA rule that makes it more likely Jim Harbaugh could be charged with major NCAA violations has been at the heart of the coach’s contract negotiations with Michigan, sources tell CBS Sports.  Under the NCAA’s coach responsibility provision, which was strengthened just one year ago on Jan. 1, 2023, Harbaugh would be charged with a Level I violation in the …

Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter Nothing is certain in the NFL. Except, apparently, Green Bay starting a top-10 quarterback. There were roughly two months when Packers fans were part of the mainstream. They had question marks about their team, which seemed mired in mediocrity. The annual ups and downs that most fans experience haven’t been commonplace for the green and …

Only four teams remain in the NFL postseason with three games left to play — including Sunday’s AFC and NFC championship games — and per usual this time of the year given the physical grind playing an NFL season, there are some key injuries.  The respective availabilities for Pro Bowlers Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews, Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey …

The 2023 college football season is in the books as the Michigan Wolverines captured the national championship, taking down Alabama and then Washington in the College Football Playoff. With the offseason here, the focus now shifts to the 2024 season for programs. For the North Carolina Tar Heels, next season will usher in a new era at quarterback as Drake …

Bettors, have you taken a look at the logo for Super Bowl LVIII? If you haven’t yet, you certainly should now. The current logo features the colors of the two teams with the shortest odds to win it all — red and gold for the San Francisco 49ers and purple and black for the Baltimore Ravens. Currently, the Niners’ Super …

Eric Williams NFC West Writer Haters gonna hate. Brock Purdy has been dealing with vocal doubters of his ability since he took over as the San Francisco 49ers quarterback midway through the 2022 season. He’s a system quarterback, they say, carried by a stacked group of playmakers and an offensive guru in head coach Kyle Shanahan. He comes up small …

Purdy embracing ‘clean slate’ in NFC title game vs. Lions originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy had a forgettable NFC divisional-round performances until he starred in one of the great come-from-behind victories in 49ers playoff history. There is a lot to take from Purdy’s down-and-up performance in the 49ers’ 24-21 victory over the Green …

Nick Saban has finally retired, and the Alabama Crimson Tide has a new head football coach. It didn’t take him long to get into the spirit of the rivalry with LSU as he’s already taken a playful jab at Tigers coach Brian Kelly. During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, tide coach Kalen DeBoer — who is from South …

Getty Images Super Bowl LVIII is right around the corner. Leading up to the big game, which will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+, fans will have plenty of content from CBS Sports leading up to the big game. Announced Wednesday, CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports HQ will provide more than 115 combined hours of Super Bowl LVIII …

USATSI The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t have to look too far to find their replacement at offensive coordinator. In fact, they didn’t even need to look outside the building. The team has elevated quarterbacks coach Dan Pitcher to be their next offensive coordinator, according to NFL Media. Pitcher replaces former OC Brian Callahan, who recently accepted the head-coaching position with the …

UNC football released its full 2024 schedule on Wednesday night in collaboration with the ACC Network. Coming off a 8-5 overall record, including a 4-4 mark in the ACC and a 30-10 loss to West Virginia in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, the Tar Heels will enter 2024 without quarterback Drake Maye. UNC will start its sixth season in its second …

Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions is the most-bet prop player at BetMGM for Sunday’s NFL conference championship games. Gibbs had 114 yards of total offense (74 rushing yards with a 31-yard touchdown and 40 receiving yards) in the 31-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the divisional round. “Jahmyr Gibbs, the electric running back, 114 total yards and …

The Jaguars are making another hire for their defensive staff. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Jacksonville is hiring Matt House as linebackers coach. House was LSU’s defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the last two seasons. But he was the Chiefs linebackers coach from 2019-2021, winning Super Bowl LIV with the club. House has spent much of his career …