Daily Archives: November 27, 2024

The making of the 12-team playoff: Inside the historic creation of the new college football postseason

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Deep within Jack Swarbrick’s home, down a flight of stairs, across a basement floor and inside a small closet, the original relics of the expanded College Football Playoff format exist. These note-filled papers are artifacts of an 18-month-long endeavor to create the largest and most significant postseason concept in college football history. They are kept safe and …

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Lions waive DE James Houston

The Lions have elected to move on from one of their 2022 draft picks. Detroit has waived defensive end James Houston on Tuesday, the team announced. Houston recorded 8.0 sacks in seven games as a rookie, but missed all but two games of last season with a leg injury. He appeared in eight games for Detroit in 2024 but posted …

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Colorado’s Hunter, Sanders May Buck Trend by Playing in Bowl

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders suggested Tuesday that his son, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, and two-way star Travis Hunter could participate in a college football bowl game this year despite being projected as high first-round NFL Draft picks. The Buffaloes are technically still in College Football Playoff contention because of the expanded field, though their 37-21 loss to Kansas this past …

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Patrick Mahomes is one win away from his 100th win as a starting QB

If the Chiefs beat the Raiders on Black Friday, Patrick Mahomes will have his 100th win as a starting quarterback, counting the postseason. And that would put him in some elite company in NFL history. Mahomes is in his eighth NFL season, and Tom Brady currently owns the record for most wins in the first eight seasons of a quarterback’s …

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UNC firing head football coach Mack Brown was a long-overdue decision

Nov 23, 2024; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown looks on during the second half against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images When Mack Brown returned to coach the North Carolina Tar Heels ahead of the 2019 college football season, I was encouraged and excited. Now, with just …

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Where will the Eagles turn to replace Brandon Graham’s production?

Where will the Eagles turn to replace Brandon Graham’s production? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It’s hard enough replacing Brandon Graham the leader, the mentor, the veteran who always has the time to share his wisdom with anybody who asks. The Eagles also have to find a way to replace a really good football player. B.G. is out for …

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3 keys for an Oregon football victory over rival Washington

The Oregon football team will look to put the finishing touches on its undefeated start in its final regular season home game against Washington this weekend, putting its No. 1 ranking to the test for yet another week. The Ducks (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) will play the Huskies (6-5, 4-4 Big Ten) at 4:30 p.m. at Autzen Stadium on Saturday. …

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Why Saquon and his O-line appreciate the Eagles’ play-calling approach

Why Saquon and his O-line appreciate the Eagles’ play-calling approach originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles were able to run the ball with some success in the first half on Sunday night but things weren’t really popping off like they wanted. But they kept running and running and running. Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore kept calling those plays. And …

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Lynch explains perception surrounding Deebo’s lack of explosiveness

Lynch explains perception surrounding Deebo’s lack of explosiveness originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area John Lynch has a simple explanation for Deebo Samuel’s lack of explosive plays this season. The 49ers general manager was asked by KNBR 680’s “Murph & Markus” on Tuesday why Samuel hasn’t looked like his old self, capable of ripping off massive plays at the …

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Ohio State football projected in CFP to face foe it has only ever played once

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) celebrates a sack with defensive end JT Tuimoloau (44) during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Ohio State won 38-15. The Ohio State Buckeyes, if the season ended today, are projected to play the Arizona State …

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