In a bit of late-night news, Auburn has reportedly found its next defensive coordinator. Auburn Undercover reports that Auburn will hire DJ Durkin as its next defensive coordinator. He is expected to team up with Charles Kelly to lead the Tigers’ defense in 2024. Durkin joins Auburn’s staff after spending the last two seasons as defensive coordinator under Jimbo Fisher …

Even as he returns to the NFL, Jim Harbaugh is continuing to poach talent from his brother’s Ravens. The Chargers have finalized a deal to make Ravens director of player personnel Joe Horitz as their next general manager, ESPN reported Tuesday. Horitz has spent his entire NFL career with the Ravens. The 48-year-old has worked his way up the chain …

USATSI The Detroit Lions had a 17-point lead on the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday’s NFC Championship game, teasing the franchise’s first-ever Super Bowl appearance. Instead, as Dan Campbell noted after the game, the Lions had their hearts “ripped out,” not only because San Francisco came back to win, but because 2023 may have been Detroit’s “only shot” to win …

Two Cornhuskers will participate in a college all-star game later this week. Safety Omar Brown and long snapper Marco Ortiz will represent the Nebraska football program at the 2024 Shrine Bowl. In 2023, Brown made 51 total tackles, two forced fumbles, and one interception. For his career, he made 75 tackles with nine interceptions. Brown started his career at Northern …

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are more than just an A-list couple: They have blended the worlds of pop culture, music and the NFL and introduced new fans to the league. The two have supported each other’s careers since they began dating, both showing up to stadiums to watch one another. Kelce has attended Swift’s “The Eras Tour” concerts, while …

Barely a day after the matchup was set, the line has moved multiple times. The 49ers opened as 2.5-point favorites over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII. As of yesterday morning, it was down to one point for the 49ers. Now, it’s back to 49ers as two-point favorites, via DraftKings sportsbook. It’s good for the Chiefs to keep their underdog …

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Geoff Schwartz FOX Sports Betting Analyst The Super Bowl is set!  The Kansas City Chiefs face the San Francisco 49ers in a rematch of Super Bowl LIV, and I feel strongly about who I’m picking to win this game almost two weeks out. I’ll keep it short: It’s Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. Let me share with you my why. …

The NFC Playoffs wrapped up with the San Francisco 49ers standing alone as conference champions. They were able to rally from a 17-point deficit to defeat the Detroit Lions to advance to Las Vegas, the home of Super Bowl LVIII where they’ll face the Kansas City Chiefs.  With the conference wrapped up, let’s take a look back at the collection …

The Super Bowl LVIII matchup is set, with the Kansas City Chiefs scheduled to square off with the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. It’s the culminating contest for two contenders long expected to be in the mix for this year’s Lombardi Trophy. But which of their 12 fallen playoff challengers have a legitimate chance of claiming …

With their 2023 season now in the rearview, the Miami Dolphins are interviewing candidates for their defensive coordinator role, which was left open after the team mutually parted ways with Vic Fangio. To this point, there have been five known coaches who will interview for the job – Brandon Staley, Bobby Babich, Ryan Slowik, Leslie Frazier and Anthony Campanile Before …

Tickets on at least one secondary-market site were the most expensive in Super Bowl history on Monday, underscoring the anticipation of the game’s Las Vegas debut between the defending champion and what likely is the most popular team in the West. Oh, and the great possibility Taylor Swift will be on hand when the Kansas City Chiefs play the San …

Breaking down Eagles’ pending free agents in 2024 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles are coming off a disappointing end to their 2023 season and a quick wild-card round exit. There are plenty of changes coming to the team in 2024, including two new coordinators. But there will be plenty of changes in the locker room too. The …

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have offered a scholarship to a class of 2026 running back. Brian Bonner plays for Valencia High School out of Valencia, California. According to 247Sports, Bonner ran for 500 yards during the 2023 season. He also added 457 receiving yards and 274 return yards. The Huskers are the fourth school to offer the prospect a scholarship. Bonner …

Getty Images The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers punched their tickets to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas as each team hopes to hoist the Lombardi Trophy and celebrate as it rains confetti in Las Vegas at Super Bowl LVIII. How can you tune in when the time comes for Super Bowl LVIII? We’ve got you covered: How to …