Fireworks go off as the Ohio State Buckeyes take the field prior to the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. It’s been a long three weeks for Buckeye Nation. What looked like a forgone conclusion turned sour as Ohio State fell to its arch-rival for a fourth …
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Data reveals just how costly Jonathan Taylor’s goal-line fumble was for fantasy football managers
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor turned what should have been a 10.1 fantasy-point play to a 2-point play with a costly fumble on the goal line in Week 15. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor made a big mistake in Week 15’s showdown against the Denver Broncos — a big, big mistake. In his premature celebrations …
Read More »UNLV vs. Cal prediction, odds, line, time, best bets: 2024 LA Bowl picks from proven college football model
The 2024 LA Bowl, officially named the Art of Sport LA Bowl Hosted by Gronk, will take place on Wednesday and it will pit the No. 24 UNLV Revels against the Cal Golden Bears. UNLV lost to Boise State, 21-7, in the Mountain West Championship Game on December 6 as the Rebels enter at 10-3 overall and winners of four …
Read More »Brian Dawkins says Eagles’ recent friction could fuel deep run: ‘There’s a whole lot of maturing going on’
Brian Dawkins is beloved in Philadelphia not only for his Hall of Fame reign as a hard-hitting safety, but also for the heralded leadership he brought to the Eagles locker room. He isn’t bothered in the least by the recent drama surrounding the team, which has overcome several emotional displays of frustration to win a franchise-record 10 straight games. In …
Read More »Former LSU football quarterback TJ Finley transfers to Tulane
FAYETTEVILLE, AR – NOVEMBER 21: TJ Finley #11 of the LSU Tigers rolls out looking for a receiver in the first half of a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Razorback Stadium on November 21, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) A former LSU quarterback has reportedly found a new school after entering the transfer portal. TJ …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 16 Rankings: Flex (Full-PPR)
Tennessee Titans RB Tyjae Spears scored a career-high 27.2 fantasy points in full-PPR scoring leagues in Week 15. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) It’s officially crunch time in your fantasy football leagues as we look to secure a trip to the Fantasy Football Super Bowl this week with a win! Though the top of your lineup is probably locked and …
Read More »Deion Sanders Jr.: Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter donates his own money into Colorado’s NIL collective
Getty Images Travis Hunter, the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner, is one of the most marketable athletes in college football. While Hunter does get his fair share of endorsements, he also goes out of his way to make sure the rest of his Colorado teammates get a piece of the pie, too. In an interview with the “Zero 2 Sixty” podcast, …
Read More »NFL playoff scenarios: Here’s how Commanders, Ravens, Broncos can each clinch postseason berths in Week 16
The NFL released the playoff scenarios for Week 16, determining which teams can win a division title or clinch a playoff berth this week. In the AFC, the Buffalo Bills (11-3) have clinched the AFC East, the Houston Texans (9-5) have clinched the AFC South, the Kansas City Chiefs (13-1) have clinched the AFC West, while the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-4) …
Read More »5 Michigan football players given All-American honors, led by consensus Mason Graham
There’s no doubt about it, Michigan football’s Mason Graham is the best defensive tackle in college football. The 6-foot-3, 320-pound junior and projected top-10 selection in April’s NFL draft can now say that he is a consensus All-American after being named to the first team by the Football Writers Association of America on Tuesday. Graham is now 4-for-4 with getting …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 16 Rankings: RBs (Half-PPR)
It’s just like our cruel (but incredible) game of fantasy football to leave us riding high on the knowledge that we’re heading into the playoffs with league-winners like Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry … only to be let down with their production in the most crucial of moments. [Week 16 Half-PPR Fantasy Rankings: QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs …
Read More »College Football Playoff bracket predictions: Computer model has surprising CFP 2024 picks, sleepers, upsets
The 2024-25 College Football Playoff bracket is set, as 12 teams prepare to compete in the expanded playoff for the first time. No. 1 seed Oregon, No. 2 seed Georgia, No. 3 seed Boise State and No. 4 seed Arizona State each earned first-round byes, so they will wait for their respective quarterfinal matchups to be set. The first round …
Read More »2024 Week 16 NFL picks, odds, best bets from advanced model: This five-way football parlay would pay out 25-1
The Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers are barely alive in the NFL playoff picture heading into their matchup on Sunday during the Week 16 NFL schedule. Miami is two games behind the Chargers for the final spot in the AFC playoff bracket, while San Francisco is two games back of the Rams and Seahawks in the NFC West. The …
Read More »The 15 most expensive college football bowls to attend – and one shockingly cheap playoff game
Want to make it to a college football bowl game this winter? There are some amazing values out there – and some major investments. Although we won’t know which teams are playing for the national championship for several weeks, CFP Championship Game tickets are already available – and selling for more than $1,100 per ticket. Not every playoff game will …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 16 Rankings: Flex (Half-PPR)
Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford has an opportunity as a potential league-winner following an injury to Nick Chubb. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin) Injuries are an unfortunate aspect of the game of football, but the reality is that the NFL is a “next man up” league, where players need to be ready to step into a big role even when they …
Read More »2024 college football bowl season score predictions, top picks, odds: Projections from 10,000 simulations
No. 17 BYU and No. 23 Colorado both had College Football Playoff aspirations, but they will have to settle for a meeting in the Alamo Bowl during the 2024-25 college football bowl schedule instead. The Cougars missed out on a playoff spot after losing to Kansas and Arizona State down the stretch of the regular season, while Colorado also suffered …
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