Actor Timothée Chalamet strayed from his indie roots and artsy persona to step into the world of college football on Saturday when he appeared on ESPN’s “College GameDay” as a guest football analyst, picking his winners for the highly anticipated conference championship games. The 28-year-old, who is set to star in the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown” opening Christmas …
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Carson Beck injury: Georgia QB exits SEC Championship Game following wild final play to end first half
Getty Images Georgia quarterback Carson Beck is out for the remainder of Saturday’s SEC Championship Game against Texas after suffering an apparent right arm injury. Beck took a big sack at the end of the first half and was seen walking to Georgia’s locker room with coach Kirby Smart and team trainers by his side while favoring that arm. Losing Beck …
Read More »Michigan State football to host elite New Mexico RB transfer
Sep 14, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; New Mexico Lobos running back Eli Sanders (6) carries against the Auburn Tigers during the second quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images Michigan State football offered New Mexico running back transfer Eli Sanders on Saturday, and now, there will be a quick turnaround to get the prospect on campus. Sanders will …
Read More »From underdog to undeniable: How Cam Skattebo powered Arizona State to Big 12 title, College Football Playoff
ARLINGTON, Texas — After scoring his third touchdown of the game on a swing pass in a dominant 45-19 victory over Iowa State to claim the Big 12 title, Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo calmly walked into the end zone and struck the Heisman Trophy pose. Skattebo isn’t among the eight players listed on FanDuel with +50000 or better …
Read More »Why Georgia replaced Carson Beck with Gunner Stockton in the SEC championship game
ATHENS, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 7: Carson Beck #15 speaks with Gunner Stockton #14 of the Georgia Bulldogs prior to the game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Sanford Stadium on September 7, 2024 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Georgia quarterback Carson Beck was injured at the very end of the 2024 SEC championship game’s first half …
Read More »George Pickens fined $20,462 for two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties
The NFL has fined Steelers wide receiver George Pickens a total of $20,462 for twice getting flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct on Sunday against the Bengals. In the first quarter, Pickens was called for taunting. That got him a $10,231 fine. In the third quarter, Pickens was called for making a violent gesture. That got him another $10,231 fine. Pickens is …
Read More »Penn State vs. Oregon odds, prediction, line: 2024 Big Ten Championship Game picks from expert on 19-6 run
The top-ranked Oregon Ducks will battle the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions in the 2024 Big Ten Championship Game on Saturday. This will be just the fifth meeting between the schools. The Nittany Lions (11-1, 8-1 Big Ten), who have won four in a row, are aiming to win their fifth Big Ten title. The Ducks (12-0, 9-0 Big Ten), who …
Read More »Nick Bosa downgraded to out, Talanoa Hufanga activated off IR
Nick Bosa will officially miss another game. The 49ers have downgraded Bosa to out — one of several moves they’ve made on Saturday. Bosa was already sidelined for the last two weeks with hip and oblique injuries. He did not practice all week. Bosa has 7.0 sacks this season in 10 games. San Francisco has activated safety Talanoa Hufanga and …
Read More »Reports: UCF bringing back Scott Frost as its next head coach
Scott Frost was the coach at UCF for two seasons in 2016 and 2017. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) UCF and Scott Frost are reuniting. According to the Orlando Sentinel and other reports, Frost is set to be the Knights’ next head coach. UCF has been in the market for a coach after Gus Malzahn resigned to be the offensive …
Read More »Chiefs place Mecole Hardman on injured reserve
The knee injury Mecole Hardman suffered this week will keep him out for at least the next four games. Kansas City has placed Hardman on injured reserve, the team announced on Saturday. Hardman had previously been listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Chargers. He’s caught 12 passes for 90 yards and taken five carries for 62 yards with …
Read More »Oregon vs. Penn State prediction, odds: 2024 Big Ten Championship Game picks, props from expert up 68 units
The No. 1 Oregon Ducks (12-0, 9-0) aim to complete a perfect regular season when they take on the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions (11-1, 8-1) in the 2024 Big Ten Championship Game on Saturday. With a win on Saturday, the Ducks will likely lock up the top overall seed in the 2024 College Football Playoff bracket. Oregon is coming …
Read More »NFL issues an array of fines from Week 13, including Evan Engram for his part in Jaguars-Texans scuffle
Getty Images On the eve of the NFL kicking off Sunday’s Week 14 action, the league has issued an array of fines stemming from Week 13. In all, the league handed out 17 fines, including one to Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram. Engram got fined $11,255 for unnecessary roughness as he committed a late hit in response to the …
Read More »South Dakota State turns in complete performance, dominates Montana to advance to FCS quarterfinals
South Dakota State defeated Montana 35-17 in a complete performance to advance to the FCS quarterfinals. This was the first time in program history SDSU has defeated the Grizz in Brookings. The Jackrabbits were 1-8 all-time against Montana heading into this matchup. South Dakota State’s lone win in the all-time series was in last year’s FCS national championship game which …
Read More »49ers activate Hufanga off IR, downgrade Bosa to out vs. Bears
49ers activate Hufanga off IR, downgrade Bosa to out vs. Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Safety Talanoa Hufanga is expected to return to action Sunday for the first time since sustaining a wrist injury two months ago. The 49ers activated Hufanga from injured reserve on a busy day for roster moves as the team gets set to …
Read More »Texas vs. Georgia live stream, where to watch, TV channel, SEC Championship Game odds, prediction, pick
No. 2 Texas will be out for revenge against No. 5 Georgia in Saturday’s SEC Championship in Atlanta with a College Football Playoff first-round bye on the line. Georgia defeated Texas 30-15 in Austin on Oct. 19. It was a Bulldogs resume-defining win for the Bulldogs and the only loss of the season for the Longhorns. Since then, Georgia has lost …
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