Earlier this week, it was reported that Missouri analyst Jake Olsen would be following newly hired defensive coordinator Blake Baker to LSU, but it wasn’t clear whether that would be in an on-field or off-field capacity. Now, we have our answer. Olsen is set to join the Tigers staff as the safeties coach. He will work alongside Corey Raymond, who …

USATSI Baltimore Ravens fans were hoping star tight end Mark Andrews would make his return to the field for Saturday’s divisional-round matchup against the Houston Texans, but Baltimore will not activate him from injured reserve just yet, according to NFL Media. Andrews injured his ankle during the Week 11 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. NFL Media previously reported he suffered a …

It’s been nearly 10 years since Jay Gruden and Robert Griffin III were on the same sideline together, but apparently, when it comes to the relationship between these two, time does NOT heal all wounds.  The two have been involved in a bitter social media spat over the past few days and it seems to be getting uglier by the …

Ohio State has named the football team’s next offensive coordinator. Bill O’Brien, a 34-year coaching veteran with experience in both the NFL and college football, has been hired as the Buckeyes’ offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, head coach Ryan Day announced on Friday. >> Jerry Seinfeld bringing latest stand-up routine to Dayton Day said O’Brien brings “a wealth of knowledge.” …

Only eight teams are left in the 2024 NFL playoffs with just over three weeks remaining until Super Bowl LVIII. Like every week in the NFL, we’ve got a bevy of injury updates to address with conference championship appearances at stake.  While each remaining team is dealing with injuries, no one has been hit harder than the Buffalo Bills. Head coach …

History remains in the balance for the Detroit Lions. They ended a 32-year playoff-win drought with Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Rams, sparking feelings of joy that had previously eluded generations of fans. They’re not ready for the party to end now. A Tampa Bay Buccaneers team led by a resurgent Baker Mayfield stands in their way on Sunday …

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJan 19, 2024, 12:23 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto is prepared for a fresh start — and he’s got a new contract to go with it. The club announced on Friday a one-year, $775,000 deal for Pinto that kicks in right before he’s eligible to …

USATSI The NCAA transfer portal has been kind for quarterback-needy teams thus far. The winter window, which officially closed in January, saw more than 100 FBS quarterbacks with varying levels of experience and upside enter the portal in search of new homes.  247Sports gave 18 quarterbacks a four-star grade in its transfer rankings database, more than any other cycle since …

The Seattle Seahawks’ head coach search is ramping up. Seattle began interviewing candidates to replace longtime head coach Pete Carroll on Wednesday, reportedly requesting interviews with at least eight coaches.  So, who will replace Carroll? Well, oddsmakers have a clear favorite in mind — and it’s a familiar face for Seahawks fans.  Let’s take a look at the current betting …

Eight teams remain in the NFL playoffs, all of which have a legitimate opportunity at the Super Bowl. The Green Bay Packers were the No. 7 seed and upset the Dallas Cowboys, becoming the first No. 7 seed in the expanded playoff era to get to this point — so anything is possible.  The Detroit Lions have an opportunity to reach …

The USC football coaching staff has been dramatically remade by Lincoln Riley. This past week, Eric Henderson joined as co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach, with Shaun Nua being reslotted to coaching defensive ends and edge rushers. You can see very clearly that Riley has been patient in remaking the defensive staff. That is noticeable, and it’s noticeable for a …

The Patriots are expected to interview a member of Rams head coach Sean McVay’s staff as they work to put together Jerod Mayo’s first staff in New England. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Patriots are expected to interview Rams assistant special teams coach Jeremy Springer. Springer just completed his second season on McVay’s staff in Los Angeles. …

Florida football is on the cusp of another big weekend on the prep recruiting front as the Gators are scheduled to host a handful of high schoolers in the Swamp over the next few days. One of the bigger names that will be on campus is legacy four-star wide receiver Vernell Brown III out of Orlando (Florida ) Jones in …

Getty Images Shoveling Highmark Stadium is becoming a weekly job for some fans. Just as they did last week, the Buffalo Bills are asking fans to come to their stadium and help shovel snow to get the place ready for this weekend’s game. The Bills are scheduled to face the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at …

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will visit Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in a Divisional Round matchup on Sunday on CBS and Paramount+. Kansas City went 11-6 in the regular season before defeating Miami, 26-7, in the Wild Card Round last week. Meanwhile, the Bills also went 11-6 this season and dispatched of Pittsburgh, 31-17, on Super Wild …