Even an injury could not slow down Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty. Despite missing a couple of series in the second half of last week’s 17-13 win over Wyoming for the No. 11 Broncos (10-1, 7-0 Mountain West), Jeanty kept up his historic pace with another monster rushing output. Jeanty finished with 169 rushing yards, including 53 on the game-winning drive. …
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Giants QB Tommy DeVito (forearm) inactive Cowboys game; Drew Lock set to start
New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito is officially inactive for Thursday’s Thanksgiving game against the Dallas Cowboys (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox) due to a forearm injury. Drew Lock, who has appeared in two games this season, will start. Tim Boyle will serve as the backup, and DeVito is listed as the emergency third QB. DeVito’s injury came during Sunday’s 30-7 …
Read More »2024 college football picks, Week 14 odds, lines, bets by Vegas expert: This 3-leg parlay returns 6-1
College football rivalry week is here and in addition to several contentious matchups between long-time foes, we’ll have several matchups with major College Football Playoff implications. Whether your focus is on long-time fixtures like Alabama vs. Auburn in the Iron Bowl, games with serious CFP implications like Texas vs. Texas A&M, or simply intriguing matchups like Oklahoma vs. LSU, there’s …
Read More »Standout, surprises at the 2024 CHL-USA Prospects Challenge
Rachel Doerrie, ESPNNov 29, 2024, 07:30 AM ET CloseRachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. The inaugural CHL-USA Prospects Challenge wrapped up after games on …
Read More »NFL Playoff Picture 2024: Updated AFC and NFC Standings, bracket, tiebreakers for Week 13
The Lions and Packers bolstered their playoff positions, while the Giants became the first NFL team mathematically eliminated, on Thanksgiving. Here’s how the NFL playoff picture looks for Week 13 heading into Black Friday: NFC Playoff Picture DIVISION LEADERS 1. Detroit Lions (11-1): Held on to beat the Bears. 2. Philadelphia Eagles (9-2): 2.5-game lead in the NFC East. 3. …
Read More »Self-learning AI makes college football against the spread, money line, over/under picks for Week 14 games
The No. 12 Clemson Tigers and No. 15 South Carolina Gamecocks will play their most important rivalry game in recent years when they square off on Saturday afternoon during the Week 14 college football schedule. Both teams got back into the College Football Playoff discussion following multiple upsets last week, and Clemson is a 2.5-point favorite in the Week 14 …
Read More »Eagles-Ravens player matchups to watch in Week 13
Eagles-Ravens player matchups to watch in Week 13 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles (9-2) will drive to Baltimore to face the Ravens (8-4) on Sunday afternoon. Here are some key matchups to watch: Eagles run defense vs. Derrick Henry, Lamar Jackson This is not the Ravens you remember with Ray Lewis and Ed Reed and a defense …
Read More »How to watch Colorado vs. Oklahoma State football, TV channel, free live stream
Nov 16, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) calls for the ball in the first quarter against the Utah Utes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The final weekend of college football’s regular-season schedule includes a Big 12 matchup between the Colorado Buffaloes and Oklahoma State Cowboys in Boulder on Friday. If you …
Read More »Cowboys torment Drew Lock, beat Giants for first home win of the season
It took six tries and nearly three months of the season, but for the first time in 2024, the Dallas Cowboys are winners at home. Dallas flustered and frustrated New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock in a 27-20 Thanksgiving win on Thursday. The win was a second straight for the Cowboys in a season marked by disappointment. It was the …
Read More »College football odds, picks, lines, predictions for Week 14, 2024: Computer model likes Alabama, Tennessee
The No. 12 Clemson Tigers and No. 15 South Carolina Gamecocks will try to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive when they square off in a rivalry game on Saturday afternoon during the Week 14 college football schedule. Clemson has used a three-game winning streak to keep its slim shot at an ACC title game appearance afloat, while South …
Read More »Micah Parsons: I believe the Cowboys are going to turn it around and make a run
Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons had a big game on Thanksgiving, his team won its second in a row, and he said afterward that he believes Dallas is going to make some noise down the stretch. Parsons was awarded a turkey leg and the game MVP honors and said on the Fox broadcast after the game that the Cowboys will …
Read More »Two Georgia coaches considered for FAU’s coaching vacancy
Nov 11, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs tight end coach Todd Hartley talks to wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) after a victory against the Mississippi Rebels at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports A few college football teams have already fired head coaches, so the coaching carousel is already turning. The Georgia Bulldogs have several viable coach …
Read More »2025 NFL Draft Order: Updated first round picks, projections by team in Week 13
The 2025 NFL draft doesn’t begin until April 24 in Green Bay, but we can begin looking at the likely draft order now. Here’s the draft order based on all 32 teams’ current records, with projected strength of schedule of all 17 opponents as the tiebreaker: 1. Giants (2-10) 2. Jaguars (2-9) 3. Raiders (2-9) 4. Patriots (3-9) 5. Panthers …
Read More »USA TODAY Sports experts predict Alabama-Auburn winner in huge Iron Bowl showdown
Nov 30, 2013; Auburn, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive linesman Chad Lindsay (78) prepares to snap the ball at the line of scrimmage against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports It’s officially Iron Bowl Eve. The 2024 edition of Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Auburn Tigers features many storylines. For Alabama (8-3 overall, 4-3 …
Read More »Bengals waive OL Andrew Stueber
The Bengals waived offensive lineman Andrew Stueber, the team announced Thursday. Stueber, a first-year player, signed to Cincinnati’s active roster from Atlanta’s practice squad on Oct. 8. He played four games for the Bengals. Stueber saw action on one offensive snap and 22 on special teams in his first career action. The Patriots drafted him in the seventh round in …
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