Jan. 3—Sports staff members Landon Dierks, Marcus Traxler and Matt Zimmer discuss SDSU football heaindg to Texas for the FCS championship game against Montana. TITLE GAME COVERAGE Info about the FCS championship game * 121523-jacksalbany.JPG South Dakota State, Augustana release 2024 football schedules, and they’re playing each other Dec 19, 2023 * SDSUvsUAlbany_FCSplayoffs-71.jpg Zimmer: South Dakota State vs Montana is …

The Texans made only one change to their practice report Wednesday. Left tackle Laremy Tunsil (groin) returned to practice on a limited basis. The other seven players who didn’t practice Wednesday remained out Thursday. Defensive end Will Anderson (ankle), fullback Andrew Beck (calf), receiver Noah Brown (back), defensive tackle Maliek Collins (hip), defensive end Jonathan Greenard (ankle), defensive tackle Sheldon …

Jan. 3—BROOKINGS — Add center to the list of positions where South Dakota State has the best player in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision. Junior Gus Miller, a former Brookings Bobcat, was named the winner of the Rimington Award for the FCS for 2023. Named for former Nebraska center Dave Rimington, the award recognizes the best center in the …

ESPN writer argues Pro Bowl snub Aiyuk should replace Rams’ Nacua originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The NFL announced the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Games rosters Wednesday, and nine 49ers player made the cut. While San Francisco produced the highest number of Pro Bowl selections during the 2023 NFL season, there arguably were 49ers who got snubbed. ESPN …

Jan. 3—BROOKINGS — As the South Dakota State special teams units prepare for a clash with Montana, there’s one name kicker/punter Hunter Dustman and his fellow specialists are acutely aware of: All-American returner Junior Bergen. For good reason. Bergen has made quite the splash on special teams this postseason for the No. 2-seeded Grizzlies. In Montana’s three playoff games, Bergen …

Quarterback Will Levis was out of Titans practice on Wednesday because of the foot injury he suffered last weekend and that makes it likelier that the team will be going with Ryan Tannehill as their starter against the Jaguars in Week 18. If so, that would likely be the final time that Tannehill suits up for the Titans. His contract …

Tony Sanchez was officially announced as the new head football coach at New Mexico State on Wednesday afternoon at the Villanueva Victory Club in front of family, friends, his coaching staff and supporters of the program. Sanchez is the 36th head coach in school history and has been a big part of New Mexico State’s success over the past two …

(Amber Matsumoto/Yahoo Sports) Intro xxxxxxx Offensive Player of the Year A tough one, but there’s a clear three to me at the top. Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown fell off a bit in the second half of the year but still finished with strong numbers, both in total and rate wise, but this top three is as simple as the …

Ship’ happens. But from now on it won’t be happening with Clemson football. Clemson running back Will Shipley announced on Wednesday via social media that he’ll forgo his final season at Clemson and enter his name in the 2024 NFL Draft. Shipley (5-foot-11, 205 pounds) went out with a bang – he had 132 all-purpose yards in Clemson’s Gator Bowl …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein discuss how the league should approach the rising criticism of referees across the game and what has brought the increased level of scrutiny upon officials. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video …

Bobby Petrino appears to bringining in his guy. Arkansas is reportedly set to hire Missouri State co-offensive coordinator Ronnie Fouch as wide receivers coach for the Razorbacks. Fouch worked Petrino, Arkansas’ offensive coordinator, both with the Bears and at Louisville. The hire was needed after Wisconsin reportedly hired Arkansas wide receivers coach Kenny Guiton in late December. Guiton played for …

Las Vegas Raiders v Miami Dolphins The dynamic game of Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) requires much more than simply knowing the sport for which we’re entering contests to be successful. We must be adaptable, precise, and open to learning from previous endeavors, the latter of which will be the primary focus of this weekly written piece. Game Theoretic methodologies will …

Amid his visit to College Station, former star Purdue defensive end/outside linebacker Nic Scourton, a native of Bryan, Texas, has received the all-important prediction from 247Sports Recruiting Director Steve Wiltfong to land with Texas A&M after his campus visit on Wednesday. Needing another play-maker on defense after several key players have entered the transfer portal, including defensive linemen Walter Nolen …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein discuss the College Football Playoff Championship quarterbacks to find out which is the better prospect for the pros. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video Transcript [MUSIC PLAYING] JASON FITZ: We’ve seen …

Jan. 3—The 35th anniversary of the greatest individual season in the history of college football went under the radar in the town least likely to forget it. In no manner did Oklahoma State recognize Barry Sanders’ 1988 season. It celebrated the 20th anniversary with a limited edition bobblehead, sold 25th anniversary gear and named Sanders and the War Pigs as …