Georgia’s defense sacked Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava five times during Georgia’s win on Saturday in Athens, Ga. (Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) ATHENS, Ga. — The Georgia-Tennessee rivalry may not have the juice of, say, Georgia-Auburn or Tennessee-Alabama, but it’s fast becoming a matchup of heavyweights. Four of the last five games have featured both teams ranked …

The Oregon Ducks joined the Big Ten Conference less than a year ago. On Saturday night with a 16-13 win over the Wisconsin Badgers, they clinched a spot in the Big Ten Conference Championship Game. That didn’t take long. With an 11-0 record — their first since 2010 and second in program history — and a No. 1 ranking in …

Nov. 16—SOUTH BEND — Notre Dame forced five Virginia turnovers and kept the Cavaliers scoreless in the first half on the way to a 35-14 victory on senior night. The No. 8 Irish (9-1) scored 21 points off the Cavaliers (5-5) five turnovers, resulting in a 35-0 lead before the visitors narrowed to a more respectable deficit. “I think, you …

Two years ago, Doug Pederson was three wins away from becoming the first coach to secure a Super Bowl title with two different teams. Now, he’s possibly one loss away from being fired for the second time. Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, a “dramatic move” for the Jaguars could come as soon as this week, depending on the outcome …

Colorado football super fan Peggy Coppom received a touching tribute from Buffaloes fans on her birthday weekend. First, No. 17 Colorado had a big win over Utah on Saturday. The 49-24 victory moves the Buffaloes closer to a spot in the Big 12 championship game and possible bid in the College Football Playoff. During the game, Miss Peggy received an …

Nov 16, 2024, 07:46 PM ET PITTSBURGH — Penguins defenseman Kris Letang missed Saturday night’s 4-3 win against San Jose with an illness. It was his second straight game missed because of an illness; he also did not play in Pittsburgh’s 6-2 loss at Columbus on Friday. Letang has two goals and four assists in 18 games. Defenseman Owen Pickering, …

Nov. 16—ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — David Gusta maintains he never got any ribbings from teammates after earning his first career sack last week. A fourth-year junior, Gusta is enjoying his second full year starting on No. 19 Washington State’s defensive line, and only a week ago did he get to the quarterback for the first time. Even with younger teammates getting …

There have been multiple reports over the past several months that Bill Belichick wants to coach again in 2025. There was another one today. There might be another one tomorrow. Or next Sunday. Or the next. Of course he wants to coach again. His various and sundry media platforms during the 2024 season weren’t about the money. They’re about building …

WEST LAFAYETTE — The Purdue football program doesn’t have a talent issue. At least that’s the message being relayed. Scores like Saturday’s — Penn State 49, Purdue 10 — say differently. Or the eight losses in a row that preceded Saturday, several with similarly lopsided scores. So if talent, or lack of it, isn’t the issue, then why is Purdue …

Report: Seahawks nearly drafted Deebo with Metcalf in 2019 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area In an alternate universe, Deebo Samuel is terrorizing the NFC West still — but as a member of the Seattle Seahawks. That’s because the 49ers’ longtime divisional rival was set on picking Samuel in the 2019 NFL Draft before San Francisco selected the wide …

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS – NOVEMBER 16: Montorie Foster Jr. #3 of the Michigan State Spartans runs the ball past Xavier Scott #14 of the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at Memorial Stadium on November 16, 2024 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) Michigan State football took another tough loss on Saturday afternoon. Michigan State dropped its third …

Nov 16, 2024, 09:15 PM ET TORONTO — Edmonton defenseman Darnell Nurse was bloodied and had to be helped to the locker room after taking a hit to the head from Toronto forward Ryan Reaves early in the second period Saturday night. Nurse wheeled around his net and was caught high by Reaves before crashing to the ice. Nurse stayed …

EUGENE, OREGON – OCTOBER 4: Head coach Jonathan Smith of the Michigan State Spartans stands on the sidelines during the first half during their game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on October 4, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images) It was not a good day for the Spartans’ football program. Michigan State dropped its third …

Maiava – Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Lincoln Riley named Jayden Maiava the new starting quarterback for USC football not long after the Nov. 2 loss at Washington. Miller Moss threw three interceptions against Washington, which made it easy for Riley to switch quarterbacks. With three regular-season games left and a bowl game being an uncertain prospect, it became clear that …

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 16: DJ Lagway #2 of the Florida Gators throws a pass during the first half of a game against the LSU Tigers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 16, 2024 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) The Florida Gators needed a pick-me-up win after getting thumped by Texas a week ago, and true …