Daily Archives: November 6, 2024

CFP ranks Ohio State over Georgia because of better loss

Dec 31, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) runs past Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kelee Ringo (5) for a touchdown during the second half of the Peach Bowl in the College Football Playoff semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Ohio State lost 42-41. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch Ncaa Football Peach Bowl Ohio State At …

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Brian Gutekunst: Excited to see younger players after Preston Smith trade

The Packers parted ways with a longtime fixture of their defense when they shipped edge rusher Preston Smith to the Steelers ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. Smith joined the Packers in 2019 and picked up 44 sacks in 91 regular season games with the team. During a press conference on Tuesday, Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst said that he was …

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SEC recruiting rankings after Georgia’s latest commitments

The SEC logo in the hallway at the Hilton Sandestin in Destin, Fla. on Tuesday May 31, 2022 at the annual SEC spring meetings. The Georgia Bulldogs recently gained a class of 2025 commitment in four-star safety Rasean Dinkins and a class of 2026 commitment in four-star receiver Vance Spafford. Georgia also lost a commitment from four-star cornerback recruit Shamari …

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NFL trade deadline grades: Cowboys flop and a missed Cheetah opportunity

Jerry Jones’s Cowboys are enduring a tough season.Photograph: Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA Today Sports Marshon Lattimore from New Orleans Saints to Washington Commanders The deal: Washington Commanders get Lattimore and fifth round pick in 2025; Saints get third-, fourth- and sixth-round pick in 2025 Grades: Commanders A-; Saints B The Saints did well to accumulate hefty draft capital while Washington needed someone …

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What the Allstate Playoff Predictor tells us about LSU’s playoff hopes

FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – OCTOBER 19: Garrett Nussmeier #13 of the LSU Tigers throws a pass in the first half while under pressure from Cam Ball #5 of the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) LSU ranked No. 15 in Tuesday’s initial College Football Playoff rankings. As …

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Vic Fangio: I don’t think Cowboys will change much with Cooper Rush at QB

The Eagles won’t be facing Dak Prescott this weekend and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio doesn’t think that will mean a significant change to the Cowboys’ offensive operation. Cooper Rush will be the team’s starting quarterback and he has been with the team since 2020, which is why Fangio believes that it will basically be business as usual for Dallas with …

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LSU’s playoff ranking puts Tigers in control of their own destiny

Oct 26, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Kyren Lacy (2) catches a pass as Texas A&M Aggies defensive back Bryce Anderson (1) and defensive back Will Lee III (26) defend during the second quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images. The initial College Football Playoff rankings were released on Tuesday night and the committee …

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NFL midseason: Top 5 games of the first half, and top 5 matchups yet to come

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates after a memorable win over the Bears. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) What will we remember from this 2024 NFL regular season? If the Kansas City Chiefs chase an undefeated season, that’s the answer. But that’s unlikely. That leaves Jayden Daniels. Daniels is having a truly special rookie year for the Washington Commanders, the type …

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Five things to know about the Alabama Crimson Tide

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – NOVEMBER 04: Jalen Milroe #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after rushing for a touchdown against the LSU Tigers during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) LSU welcomes Alabama to town on Saturday night. It’s another episode in what’s become of the SEC’s …

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NFL midseason: Team grades, QB storylines, 5 best games so far, and more

Nine weeks down. Nine weeks left. Then the playoffs, culminating in Super Bowl LIX. How is your team grading out so far in the 2024 NFL season? What are the biggest surprises and disappointments? What about the most important developments? We’ve got you covered. It’s all right here. Welcome to Yahoo Sports’ NFL midseason 2024. NFL team grades AFC East …

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Ohio State football extends offer to key Class of 2025 defensive back

Recruiting The Ohio State Buckeyes are one of the best teams in the country, but they are still scouting and offering at a high level, ensuring they don’t miss out on any potential prospects. One of the most recent recruits that they are targeting is defensive back Jordyn Woods. Woods committed to Cincinnati on June 25, 2024, but the Buckeyes …

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Super Bowl Desperation Rankings: NFL fan bases in need of a championship

Ralph Vacchiano NFL Reporter Halfway through the NFL season and for many fans, it’s already over. Admit it: You’re already studying free agency or dreaming about the draft, waiting for another “next year.” Again. For some, that painful ritual is relatively new. For others, it’s lasted for decades. And for many, the constant disappointment is just a part of their …

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What do first CFP rankings mean for IU football? Choose your own adventure.

BLOOMINGTON – Indiana football debuted at No. 8, sort of, in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2024 season. Choose your own adventure from here. Indiana, the disrespect! Look at the way they’re winning! Look at these scores! If this were a bigger brand that number would be higher! The Hoosiers have played, by ESPN’s measure, far and …

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Fantasy Football Week 10 Rankings: WRs (Half-PPR)

Puka Nacua’s fantasy football managers are hoping for a full outing in Week 10. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) If you’ve fallen victim to the great Puka Nacua saga of 2024, please know the thoughts of Yahoo Fantasy are certainly with you. After enduring a five-game absence from the Los Angeles Rams’ star second-year receiver, plenty of fantasy football managers …

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