When looking at Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson’s history against the Steelers, two things immediately jump out. One is that he’s missed more games against Pittsburgh since becoming the starter than he’s actually played and the other is that the two-time MVP has not been successful in the four starts he’s made over the last five seasons. The Ravens are 1-3 …

The Wisconsin Badgers extended an offer to top class of 2026 running back Carsyn Baker on Monday. Baker, a 6-foot-1, 195-pound playmaker, joins running back Jonathan Hatton Jr. as a top 2026 recruit to receive an offer from Wisconsin this week. Badgers running back coach Devon Spalding appears to have spearheaded Baker’s recruiting effort. The junior at Langston Hughes High …

Facing the Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., has been called intimidating, especially during New England’s heyday. (Charles Krupa / Associated Press) Matthew Stafford has played in 215 regular-season games and eight playoff games during his 15-plus NFL seasons. But the Rams quarterback has played only once against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. It did not go …

Despite its 2024 output on the field, Wisconsin’s football program sure knows how to attract fans to Camp Randall Stadium for every home game. The program announced on Wednesday that it has sold out Camp Randall in anticipation of its game vs. No. 1 Oregon on Nov. 16. The sellout is its fifth this season, the most at Camp Randall …

(Tim Hubbard / Los Angeles Times) Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups this week. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Record last week 8-6 (.571); season 98-54 (.645). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 6-8 (.429); season 82-69-1 (.543). Off: Cardinals, Buccaneers, …

They’ve hit a unique inflection point at Florida State with coach Mike Norvell, one that perfectly and terrifyingly explains the transactional state of college football. Can’t afford to fire him, can’t can’t afford to keep him. “We can’t get caught up in what happened yesterday,” Norvell said last week. “Other than to learn from it.” Welcome, everyone, to the excruciating …

Aaron Rodgers’s post-Packers playing career has not gone well. Perhaps he thinks the third year will be the charm. Asked by reporters on Wednesday whether he still intends to play another year, Rodgers said, “I think so, yeah.” Rodgers currently has a $37.5 million compensation package for 2025. The money is not guaranteed. Which means the Jets will first have …

Louisville football is 19th in the College Football Playoff rankings ahead of its game against Stanford on Saturday. The Cardinals (6-3, 4-2 ACC) qualified for a bowl game for the fourth consecutive season after their 33-21 victory over Clemson. In bowl games, the Cards are 12-13-1. Bowl season is scheduled to begin Dec. 14. The college football season is set to …

The Bills are favored to beat the undefeated Chiefs on Sunday, but if we know anything about Patrick Mahomes, it’s that betting against him is risky. Kansas City is a two-point underdog at Buffalo, making Sunday’s game the 15th time the Chiefs have been underdogs with Mahomes as a starter. In those 15 games, the Chiefs are 11-3 straight up …

The Illinois High School Football Coaches Associated released its all-state teams for the 2024 season. It includes 10 players from the Springfield area. Here are the names from the coverage area beginning with Class 6A: ‘Best of both worlds’: Chatham Glenwood senior shines in slot ahead of football quarters Complete 2024 coverage: High school football in the Springfield area: Complete coverage …

The Falcons are getting one of their defensive contributors back on the field. Atlanta announced on Wednesday that the team has designated outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter to return from injured reserve, opening his 21-day practice window. Carter went on IR in mid-October after being placed in concussion protocol following Atlanta’s victory over Carolina in Week 6. Carter, 28, started five …

This offseason, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said Arkansas football fans hate Texas more than they love themselves. After three years of waiting, the Razorbacks faithful will finally get another chance to show off that level of disdain. Arkansas (5-4, 3-3 SEC) and No. 3 Texas (8-1, 4-1) renew their rivalry Saturday (11 a.m., ABC) inside Reynolds Razorback Stadium. This …

Wide receiver Davante Adams had plenty of company on the sideline at Jets practice on Wednesday. Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich told reporters before practice that Adams would be sidelined by an illness and a wrist injury. The team’s injury report brought word of five other non-participants. The list is headlined by left tackle Tyron Smith (neck) and linebacker C.J. …

With the NFL schedule nearing Week 11, the contenders and pretenders vying to hoist the Lombardi Trophy in New Orleans on Feb. 9 have clearly been established. You have the likes of the Chiefs, Bills, Lions, Eagles and Ravens, all with at least seven wins and clear players to be representing their respective conferences in Super Bowl LIX. Then you …

Mike Edwards’ tenure with the Titans lasted a week. He signed with Tennessee last Wednesday. The Titans cut him today, the team announced. Edwards was inactive for the team’s game against the Chargers this past Sunday. The Bills released Edwards after he played in three games, seeing action on seven defensive snaps and 13 on special teams. He totaled one …