Two days after the Texas Tech football team’s Nov. 9 home loss to Colorado, Tech athletics director Kirby Hocutt emailed Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark to complain about the quality of officiating in the game. It’s the second time in 24 months he’s known to have taken such a step. Tech released the email to the Avalanche-Journal this week in …

There are no teams on bye around the NFL in Week 13, which means we’ll be treated to a packed slate of Sunday games even after seeing four games played on Thursday and Friday.  Among the more notable players who will miss this weekend’s games are J.K. Dobbins, Josh Downs, Braden Smith, Jordan Whitehead and Dalton Kincaid. And we’ve got …

With a mini-bye plus a day, the Dallas Cowboys have a chance to get a little healthier, though they know any improbable rally to playoff contention will have to be without star quarterback Dak Prescott. The Cowboys (5-7) beat the New York Giants on Thanksgiving Day, 27-20, to give them consecutive victories coming off a five-game losing streak. Three more …

Patriots injury report: Strange out, nine questionable for Colts game originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots could be short-handed for Sunday’s Week 13 showdown with the Indianapolis Colts. Nine Pats players are listed as questionable, including wide receiver DeMario Douglas (ankle), safety Kyle Dugger (ankle), safety Jabrill Peppers (knee), and defensive end Deatrich Wise (foot). Offensive …

Ole Miss’ hopes of making the 12-team field for the College Football Playoff have likely ended, but it’s rivalry week, and facing Mississippi State in the annual Egg Bowl is — and always will be — the biggest game of the season in the Magnolia State. A promising season has soured for the Rebels (8-3, 4-3 SEC) following a 24-17 loss …

There are no teams on bye around the NFL in Week 13, which means we’ll be treated to a packed slate of Sunday games even after seeing four games played on Thursday and Friday.  Among the more notable players who will miss this weekend’s games are J.K. Dobbins, Josh Downs, Braden Smith, Jordan Whitehead and Dalton Kincaid. And we’ve got …

The Oklahoma State football team finished its season with a 52-0 road loss to Colorado on Friday. OSU (3-9, 0-9 Big 12) finished with a winless record in conference play for the first time since 1994, back when it was still competing in the Big 8. Its three wins are tied for the program’s fewest since 2000. Here’s how people …

PHILADELPHIA — There is a noticeable difference watching Saquon Barkley with the Philadelphia Eagles compared to the New York Giants. An MVP-caliber year — and potentially historic season — certainly has something to do with how Barkley is feeling on a daily basis.  Barkley’s former Giants teammates, who are now with him in Philadelphia, notice something different regarding their former …

Matt Eberflus was probably working on borrowed time this season before finally being fired on Friday. Many called for his job after the Chicago Bears went 7–10 last season, beginning the campaign with four consecutive losses and a 2–7 start. The Bears were on the way to the No. 1 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft as a result …

Colorado do-it-all star Travis Hunter left quite an impression on Heisman Trophy voters in Friday’s 52-0 win against Oklahoma State. Hunter was all over the field for the Buffaloes, finishing their regular season finale with three touchdowns through the air and one interception on defense.  It solidified a special season for Hunter, who is the overwhelming favorite to win the …

49ers likely to play Bills in heavy snow during storm in Week 13 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers (5-6) already face plenty of adversity heading into their pivotal Week 13 game against the Buffalo Bills (9-2), and the anticipated weather conditions at Highmark Stadium don’t make matters any easier. Heavy snow is expected in Erie County, …

Nov 16, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) gives a post-game interview with SEC Nation after the end of the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images Auburn football’s most important game of the season will take place less than 24 hours from now in Tuscaloosa. Not only will Auburn look to …

Matt Eberflus became the latest NFL coach to lose his job after the Bears relieved him of his duties on Friday. This marks the first time in franchise history that the Bears have fired a coach during a season.  Eberflus was tasked with rebuilding a Bears team that had endured seven losing seasons over an eight-year span. The team initially made …

For the second game of Friday’s doubleheader on CBS, we’ll see San Jose State play host to  Stanford. The Cardinal lead the all-time series between the Northern California programs 52-14-1 and have won 10 of the last 12 matchups against the Spartans since the turn of the century, and this week will mark the first meeting in 11 years.  Stanford is coming …

There are no teams on bye around the NFL in Week 13, which means we’ll be treated to a packed slate of Sunday games even after seeing four games played on Thursday and Friday.  Among the more notable players who will miss this weekend’s games are J.K. Dobbins, Josh Downs, Braden Smith, Jordan Whitehead and Dalton Kincaid. And we’ve got …