How 49ers’ Week 15 loss to Rams impacts NFC playoff picture originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers essentially can kiss their NFL playoff hopes goodbye after their 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday at Levi’s Stadium. With the rainy defeat, San Francisco fell to 6-8 on the 2024 NFL season, while the Rams improved …

The best kicker for the 2024 college football season hails from Cajun Country. At the 2024 College Football Awards show on Thursday, Louisiana football’s Kenneth Almendares won the 2024 Lou Groza Award, earning him the title of the best college football kicker in the nation. All year long, the fifth-year senior kicker has been a weapon in the Ragin’ Cajuns’ …

Hall of Fame receiver Randy Moss is currently on an extended leave of absence from ESPN, due to an unspecified health condition. He announced Thursday that he will appear Friday afternoon on Instagram. “Howdy Earthlings…….Tom fri 13th at 5pm est I’ll be going live on my ig for all my fans and prayer warriors!!!” Moss said on Twitter. He has …

USATSI The sport’s biggest names were honored on Friday at the annual College Football Awards as more than 20 different trophies were handed out over the course of the evening. Few stars shone brighter than Colorado’s Travis Hunter, who took home multiple awards reflecting his impact all over the field.  Hunter kicked a prolific event off by winning the Bednarik …

The rain won out in the first half as the 49ers and Rams combined for six points, 197 yards, nine first downs and 11punts. The NFC West rivals are tied 3-3 at halftime in a messy game Thursday night. Battling a steady rain that was heavy at times, the teams combined for only one play of more than 20 yards. …

It may be hard to believe, but Bill Belichick is the new head coach for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Yeah, you read that right. The wildest hiring of the cycle has taken place, and the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach will now take his turn at trying to rebuild a program in desperate need of a boost. Legendary coach …

As the Prime Video schedule for 2024 pulls into the station, Al Michaels won’t be. The legendary play-by-play announcer will return for 2025, according to Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com. He’ll continue on a year-to-year basis, at a salary roughly in the range of $15 million. The news comes at a time when TNF viewership continues to increase, putting it ahead …

Florida State landed a commitment from Boston College quarterback transfer Thomas Castellanos on Wednesday evening, giving the Seminoles their quarterback for the immediate future, at the very least. Castellanos comes to Tallahassee after two seasons at Boston College, where he quickly emerged as a dynamic playmaker for the Eagles. At the time of his commitment, Castellanos ranks as the No. …

The Saints will start Jake Haener at quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Commanders, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports. Interim coach Darren Rizzi informed the quarterbacks room of the decision Thursday, per Underhill. Starter Derek Carr has a left hand injury that could end his season. When Carr had an oblique injury earlier this season, though, the Saints turned to …

Was a Travis Hunter Heisman win foreshadowed on Thursday night? The Colorado defensive back and wide receiver became the first player to win the Bednarik Award and Biletnikoff Award on Thursday night. The Bednarik Award is given to the best defensive player in college football and the Biletnikoff Award is given to the best wide receiver. The Biletnikoff Award was …

Getty Images Another week, another ridiculous highlight from Puka Nacua. Early in the Los Angeles Rams’ Week 15 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, the star wideout pulled off his best David Tyree impression. However, instead of reeling in a catch off his own helmet, Nacua brought in the reception while pinning the ball onto the helmet of Niners cornerback …

The Michigan Wolverines played one of the toughest schedules in the nation with six games against ranked opponents. They will face No. 11 Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Dec. 31 at Noon ET. It’s another example of how the Wolverines haven’t shied away from playing top competition despite losing talent from their national championship squad last season. The Wolverines …

George Pickens Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens (hamstring) @ Philadelphia EaglesDate/Time: Sunday, 4:25 pm EasternPittsburgh Steelers X-wide receiver George Pickens reportedly suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain during Week 14’s Friday practice. Fantasy managers should expect him to miss Week 15 and remain a high re-injury risk if he returns in Week 16. Per Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Edwin …

Dec. 12—As hundreds of college football players enter the transfer portal, more than a handful of local high school graduates are among them. Taran Tyo, a veteran offensive lineman from Versailles, has generated the most headlines after announcing he is leaving Ball State. The 6-foot-4, 326-pound Tyo was a two-year starter for the Cardinals. He made the All-MAC third team …

The 49ers will have defensive lineman Nick Bosa, linebacker Dre Greenlaw and running back Isaac Guerendo for Thursday Night Football. All three are active after receiving questionable designations. Bosa returns after missing three games with hip and oblique injuries he aggravated in Week 11 against the Seahawks, while Greenlaw will make his 2024 debut after working his way back from …