Chris Petersen and Spencer Danielson talk each Sunday for an hour on Zoom. By then, there is much to chop up between the former Boise State coach (Petersen) and current Boise State coach (Danielson). They talk ball, recruiting, work/life balance. Just two coaching bros. But it is much more of that. Petersen has chosen Danielson for this moment, in a …
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Raiders expect Aidan O’Connell, Jakobi Meyers to play against Buccaneers
The Raiders added two offensive starters to their injury report on Thursday and head coach Antonio Pierce gave positive updates about both of them at his Friday press conference. Quarterback Aidan O’Connell missed Thursday’s practice due to an illness and wide receiver Jakobi Meyers sat out with an ankle injury. Pierce said, via multiple reporters, that both players are going …
Read More »Alabama football schedule: Are the Crimson Tide playing today?
Nov 30, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) warms up before a game against the Auburn Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images After a win last Saturday over the Auburn Tigers in the Iron Bowl, are the Alabama Crimson Tide back in action Saturday? As a result of their conference record, Alabama …
Read More »Jalen Coker doubtful, Jadeveon Clowney questionable for Panthers
The Panthers are set to be without wide receiver Jalen Coker against the Eagles on Sunday. Coker has missed the last two games with a quad injury and he is listed as doubtful to play this weekend. Coker has 17 catches for 263 yards on the season and nine of the catches for 155 yards and Coker’s only touchdown came …
Read More »How might CFP Selection Committee judge conference title game losers? Georgia, SMU, Boise State in focus
As we approach the selection of teams for the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff field, there is no small amount of concern over the possibility of a team picking up a third loss on the season in a conference championship game and getting left our of the party as a result. Fans of No. 8 SMU, No. 10 Boise State …
Read More »Logan Bruss out for season after suffering torn ACL in practice
The Titans will not have one of their depth pieces along the offensive line for the rest of the season. Via multiple reporters, Tennessee head coach Brian Callahan said on Friday that Logan Bruss is out for the season after tearing his ACL. Bruss suffered the injury during a one-on-one drill during Thursday’s practice. A Rams third-round pick in 2022, …
Read More »New Mexico State football: Which 2025 recruits can make an instant impact for the Aggies?
New Mexico State has now signed 14 members in its 2025 recruiting class, featuring seven high school players and seven junior college pickups after the addition of Kilgore College OL Queni Ropati. Five Aggie signees are rated as three-star recruits and one as a two-star recruit by 247Sports. However, it ranks NM State’s class as the worst in CUSA with …
Read More »Bill Belichick’s college interest could be a message to NFL owners
At first blush, the notion that Bill Belichick would interview for a college coaching job makes no sense. After thinking it through some more, it does. Here’s what I think Belichick is doing. He’s telling NFL owners to shit or get off the pot. Any owner can talk to Belichick right now, about any existing vacancy or an eventual one. …
Read More »2024 AAC Championship Game odds, prediction: Army vs. Tulane picks, best bets from expert on 62-39 run
The No. 24 Army Black Knights (10-1) will host the 2024 AAC Championship Game in their first season in the conference when they face the Tulane Green Wave (9-3) on Friday night. Army went 8-0 in league play, wrapping up the regular season with a 29-24 win over UTSA last week. The Black Knights suffered their lone loss of the …
Read More »Sauce Gardner, Breece Hall doubtful for Jets; C.J. Mosley to IR
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is planning to play out the string for the Jets, but they are set to be without a handful of other leading names from their roster against the Dolphins on Sunday. Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich told reporters on Friday that running back Breece Hall and cornerback Sauce Gardner will both be listed as doubtful to …
Read More »Oxnard Pacifica advances to Division 2-AA state bowl game with defeat of Narbonne
Pacifica safety Jesse Taylor Jr. knocks the ball out of the hands of Narbonne receiver Nazarus Williams in the second quarter Friday. (Steve Galluzzo / For The Times) Coaches always stress the importance of special teams and Oxnard Pacifica pilot Mike Moon had a huge grin after three blocked punts played a vital role in his team’s 37-20 victory over …
Read More »ESPN’s Randy Moss is taking extended leave to focus on ‘personal health challenge’
Hall of Fame receiver Randy Moss is taking an extended leave from his role as an analyst on ESPN’s “NFL Sunday Countdown” because of a health issue. (Gene J. Puskar / Associated Press) Hall of Fame receiver Randy Moss is taking an extended leave from his role as an analyst on “NFL Sunday Countdown” as he deals with “a personal …
Read More »College Football Playoff Bubble Watch: Alabama anxiously awaits outcome of ACC Championship Game
The penultimate College Football Playoff Rankings have been released, and according to CFP Selection Committee chair Warde Manuel, teams who do not play during conference championship weekend will not move up in the final rankings on Selection Sunday. So that being said, happy trails to No. 12 Miami, No. 13 Ole Miss and No. 14 South Carolina. Alabama earned the coveted …
Read More »Seahawks sign P Ty Zentner to practice squad
Seattle’s kicking operation could look a little different on Sunday, as the Seahawks have added a punter to their practice squad. Seattle announced on Friday that Ty Zentner has signed with the unit. The team’s regular punter, Michael Dickson, is dealing with a back injury and has been limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday. He was not able to …
Read More »What are OU football’s top priorities in the 2024-25 transfer portal?
NORMAN — OU figures to have plenty of movement in the transfer portal — both incoming and outgoing. Wide receiver Jaquaize Pettaway has already made his intentions to enter the portal known and other Sooners figure to follow. OU figures to add several players in the portal as well, though the upcoming 105-player roster limit will complicate things there. With the portal …
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