After Texas and Oklahoma announced they were leaving the conference, the Big 12 had to consider potential new additions to keep the league relevant in today’s rapidly changing college football world. With the Pac-12 imploding after its biggest programs joined the Big Ten, a door was open for the Big 12 to add the “Four Corner” schools ― Arizona, Arizona …

Though the Chiefs won’t have their top running back on the field this weekend, it sounds like they will get a key receiver back. Head coach Andy Reid did not directly say JuJu Smith-Schuster would play Sunday’s game against the Bills. But he did note Smith-Schuster “had a good week” during his Friday press conference. Smith-Schuster has not played since …

College football has instituted a game-changer with the introduction of an expanded College Football Playoff format, now accommodating 12 teams instead of the previous four. This significant change promises a more intense and competitive 2024 season, offering more teams across the nation a shot at the national title. The College Football Playoff selection committee is just days away from releasing …

Lions wide receiver Allen Robinson has barely played this season, with just one catch for two yards. But Lions coach Dan Campbell expects Robinson to play a role in the offense at some point this season. The 31-year-old Robinson was a Pro Bowler and led the NFL in receiving touchdowns in 2015, and he’s made almost $100 million in his …

Before attempting a final push to bowl eligibility, the UCF Knights will take a breather. They will not play Saturday, instead enjoying their second bye week of the 2024 college football season. They need to win their final two games — at West Virginia on Nov. 23 and at home against Utah on Nov. 29 — to book a bowl …

Packers rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd’s trip back to the team’s active roster hit a snag on Friday. Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters at a press conference that Lloyd missed the day’s practice with appendicitis. Lloyd has been on injured reserve since hurting his ankle in Week Two, but was designated to return earlier this week. He has a …

PORT LAVACA — Calallen head coach Charlie Reeve admitted it was different seeing his brother standing on the other sideline. But Charlie Reeve knew he and El Campo head coach Travis Reeve had the same goal in mind as they coached against each other for the first time. “In a playoff game, it doesn’t matter who’s on the other side,” Charlie …

The Lions added cornerback Carlton Davis to the injury report Thursday with a hand injury. Davis said Friday that he broke his thumb in practice. Davis told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free-Press that he will play with a cast on his hand Sunday against the Jaguars. “I can still catch, somewhat,” Davis told Birkett on Friday. “Just small adjustments …

The stretch run to make college football’s first 12-team playoff is here, and the Week 12 schedule Saturday is littered with games that will impact the expanded postseason race. The marquee matchup features No. 10 Georgia hosting No. 4 Tennessee in a mid-November SEC primetime tilt that involves the added implication of whether another loss eliminates the Bulldogs from the …

Titans running back Tony Pollard (foot) returned to a full practice Friday and has no injury designation for Sunday. It is the third consecutive week Pollard has appeared on the report with his injury. He has not missed any game action for the injury. Pollard has 151 carries for 666 yards and three touchdowns in his first season in Tennessee …

Alabama football is gearing up to learn its ranking in the third College Football Rankings of the 2024 season just around the corner. Alabama has had an up-and-down season — with two losses coming into the regular season’s home stretch and sitting outside the driver’s seat for a chance to compete for an SEC title due to road losses to …

The Packers have handed in their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the Bears. Cornerback Jaire Alexander was limited in practice for the third straight day because of a knee injury and the team has listed him as questionable to play in the matchup of NFC North teams. Alexander did not play in Green Bay’s Week Nine loss …

New Mexico State (2-7, 1-5 Conference USA) returns to the road for a matchup against No. 15 Texas A&M (7-2, 5-1 SEC) at 5:45 p.m. Saturday. NM State will play its yearly, so-called “buy game” against A&M and will receive a $1.6 million sum for the Aggies-Aggies contest. NM State is coming off a 41-28 home defeat to Western Kentucky …

The Lions won’t have tight end Sam LaPorta for Sunday’s game against the Jaguars. LaPorta missed his third consecutive practice Friday after injuring his left shoulder against the Texans on Sunday. Brock Wright and Shane Zylstra will see bigger roles, and the Lions are expected to elevate James Mitchell from practice squad to serve as the third tight end. “They’ve …

. Will the No. 8 Notre Dame Fighting Irish be on the field today in Week 12 of the college football schedule? Following a decisive victory over Florida State last week, Notre Dame is hosting the Virginia Cavaliers this week. Notre Dame should be able to handle business against a less-talented Virginia team. The Fighting Irish need to, since they …