USATSI The College Football Playoff has announced kickoff times and broadcast information for the 2024-25 CFP games. The schedule marks the first of the expanded 12-team field. Nine of the 11 games will be broadcast on ESPN, which extended its exclusive contract with the CFP. Two first-round games will appear on both ESPN and ABC; however, two other afternoon first-round …
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Eagles beat growing WR market with big, early deals for A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith
Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter Nobody feels bad for DeVonta Smith or A.J. Brown, not with the millions of dollars they’ve made, with millions more to come. They both just signed lucrative, long-term extensions with the Philadelphia Eagles. They’re doing fine. They also could have been doing better. That is one of the realities of NFL free agency, that it …
Read More »Commanders’ Dan Quinn addresses when he first found out about sexual assault allegations against kicker Brandon McManus
ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said he first learned of the sexual assault allegations against kicker Brandon McManus on May 27. The Commanders released McManus less than a week later, the team announcing the transaction Sunday night. Quinn addressed the move with roster members still intact afterward. He said he couldn’t “comment a lot” on the …
Read More »NFC South 2024 burning questions: Can Panthers’ Bryce Young bounce back? How will Falcons’ Kirk Cousins look?
No division around the NFL has been more winnable than the NFC South the last two seasons despite the Tampa Bay Buccaneers being the back-to-back division champions. In 2022, the Buccaneers wheezed across the finish line with an 8-9 record while the NFC South’s other three teams — the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers — all …
Read More »College Football Playoff unveils 2025 schedule, first with 12 teams
If you ever have wanted the college football season to extend to almost throughout January, you’re in luck. With the College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams, the calendar also had to be expanded. Now, we know exactly how many weeks will be required to determine the national champion, when each game will be played and which network will televise …
Read More »UFL 2024: Skip Holtz, Zach Potter and the relentless focus behind a football dynasty
RJ Young FOX Sports National College Football Analyst Following the 2023 USFL season, Skip Holtz should’ve taken a break. He planned to, and he let his wife Jennifer make plans to that effect. Europe was on the schedule, along with the chance to sit down for a while, wear shorts, sip on retirement. But 11 days after Holtz led the …
Read More »Agent’s Take: How Justin Jefferson’s record-breaking deal with Vikings will affect the wide receiver market
Justin Jefferson just reset the wide receiver market and replaced San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa as the NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback in the process. The Minnesota Vikings signed Jefferson to a four-year, $140 million contract extension, averaging $35 million per year. Bosa had become the league’s highest-paid non-quarterback last September right before the 2023 season started when he signed …
Read More »College Football Playoff releases schedule for first 12-team playoff
The schedule for the first 12-team College Football Playoff is official. The CFP released the dates and times for all 11 games of the expanded playoff format on Wednesday. The first game will take place on Friday, Dec. 20, a month before the national championship game on Monday, Jan. 20. The four first-round games will be played on Dec. 20 …
Read More »Fantasy Football Today: Round 2-3 wide receivers to target or avoid in your drafts
One of my favorite aspects of working with Fantasy Football Today is how often and early we get both the mock drafts and real drafts rolling prior to the start of a Fantasy Football (and NFL season). We’ve had mocks running from before and after the 2024 NFL Draft and now we’re starting to accrue some data on ADP (average …
Read More »How much Aiyuk could pay by skipping 49ers mandatory minicamp
How much Aiyuk could pay by skipping 49ers mandatory minicamp originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brandon Aiyuk could pay a hefty price for skipping out on 49ers mandatory minicamp. The star wide receiver remains in holdout on Day 2 of camp while negotiations regarding a 49ers contract extension continue. The 26-year-old was absent from the opening day of …
Read More »Which incoming Alabama transfer will have the biggest impact?
New Alabama Crimson Tide football head coach Kalen DeBoer had the tough task of recruiting and working the NCAA transfer portal after legendary head coach Nick Saban announced his retirement. While the former Washington Huskies coach had numerous key transfer pickups, the one with the biggest impact may be former Michigan Wolverines defensive back Keon Sabb. Will Backus of CBS …
Read More »Cowboys’ Zack Martin opens door to possibly retire following 2024 season
Zack Martin is adding himself to the list of members in the Dallas Cowboys’ organization who could be entering their final season with the team. The All-Pro guard told the Dallas Morning News that he’s considering retirement following the 2024 season. “I’m not saying 100%, but I think it’s definitely in the realm of possibilities,” Martin said. “And that’s one …
Read More »Former All-Pro center Corey Linsley set to retire after being released by Chargers
In an offseason of change, the Los Angeles Chargers have parted ways with yet another notable player. The team has released former All-Pro center Corey Linsley, who is expected to retire following a 10-year career that included three years with the Chargers and seven with the Packers. Linsley’s 2023 season ended after just three games after the Chargers placed him …
Read More »Broncos’ Sean Payton believes Courtland Sutton will be at mandatory minicamp, following WR’s no-show at OTAs
USATSI Courtland Sutton will be at mandatory minicamp next week, at least that’s what Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton believes. The wide receiver has not attended offseason workouts, seemingly due to contract reasons, but Payton predicts that Sutton will be back in the building soon. Payton noted Sutton’s commitment as one reason he is leaning toward thinking the receiver will …
Read More »Clemson lands massive 4-star commitment from cornerback Graceson Littleton
Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program have a stacked 2025 recruiting class, with that class getting that much more stacked on Wednesday with a huge commitment in the secondary. Four-star cornerback Graceson Littleton announced his commitment to Clemson via X (formerly known as Twitter), landing the Tigers another 4-star recruit and top player in the class. The 6-foot, 180-pound …
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