The Army football depth chart has been remarkably steady headed into December but the defensive corps is taking a hit. Senior defensive end Kyle Lewis was injured prior to the Texas San Antonio game last weekend and is likely out for the remainder of the season with a lower body injury. A late scratch was also nose tackle Kody Harris-Miller, …
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Bailey Zappe returns to Browns
Just 24 hours after cutting him, the Browns are re-signing quarterback Bailey Zappe. The Browns put Zappe on waivers yesterday, needing an open roster spot for defensive tackle Jowon Briggs, who played last night against the Broncos after he was called up from the practice squad. Now Zappe has cleared waivers and is going back to the Browns’ active roster. …
Read More »How Tennessee football could still host playoff game at Neyland Stadium, albeit long odds
Tennessee’s last hope of hosting a College Football Playoff game depends on a blowout in the SEC or Big Ten title games. The Vols probably would need Georgia or Penn State to lose by a wide margin in their conference championship games to keep the possibility open. No. 2 Texas (11-1) plays No. 5 Georgia (10-2) in the SEC championship …
Read More »Fantasy Football Playoff Defense (DST) Rankings
We’re one week away from the fantasy football playoffs, so it’s time to update our playoff defense (DST) rankings. You may already have a spot locked up or perhaps you need to win this week to get in but regardless, we’re now firmly at the time of year where you need to be planning weeks in advance, which includes having …
Read More »Penn State moves up one spot in penultimate College Football Playoff rankings
Penn State moved up one spot to No. 3 Tuesday night in the penultimate College Football Playoff rankings and is projected to play Arizona State in the first round. The Nittany Lions were projected as the fifth seeds in the 12-team playoff and would play the 12th-seeded Sun Devils (10-2) in the first round Dec. 20 or 21 at Beaver …
Read More »Bucs bring back S Kaevon Merriweather
Safety Kaevon Merriweather is back with the Buccaneers. The Bucs announced that they have signed Merriweather off of the Lions’ practice squad on Tuesday. Merriweather joined the Lions last month when he was waived by the Bucs. Merriweather played in nine games for the Bucs this season and saw action in 10 contests as a rookie in 2023. Most of …
Read More »Oklahoma State football adds Muskogee OL Miguel Chavez to 2025 recruiting class
STILLWATER — In the late hours of National Signing Day eve, Oklahoma State added to its recruiting class with an in-state prospect. Miguel Chavez, a 6-foot-4, 300-pound offensive lineman from Muskogee, announced his decision to commit to the Cowboys late Tuesday night, just hours before the early signing period opens Wednesday morning. Chavez had been committed to UNLV, but OSU’s …
Read More »49ers claim RB Israel Abanikanda off waivers
The 49ers were down to one healthy running back on their active roster, so they added another one off the waiver wire on Tuesday. The NFL’s daily transaction report shows that they have claimed Israel Abanikanda off of waivers from the Jets. Abanikanda was let go on Monday when the Jets signed running back/kick returner Kene Nwangwu to the 53-man …
Read More »Previewing the Penn State offense before Saturday’s Big Ten title game
When the Penn State offense could just muster up 13 points at home against Ohio State, it was thought their hopes of reaching the Big Ten Championship Game went down the drain. But the Nittany Lions bounced back, didn’t lose again, and find themselves back in Indianapolis to face the Ducks for the conference title on Saturday (5 pm PST, …
Read More »Flames honor Johnny Gaudreau, welcome family back to Calgary
CALGARY, Alberta — With the Gaudreau family watching from the stands, Rasmus Andersson, Kevin Bahl and Yegor Sharangovich scored goals as the Calgary Flames shut out the Columbus Blue Jackets, 3-0, in a game between the two franchises the late Johnny Gaudreau played for. The Gaudreaus, including Guy and his wife, Jane, Johnny’s wife, Meredith, and sisters Katie and Kristen, …
Read More »Former NFL QB Trent Dilfer to return for a third season as UAB’s coach
UAB has won seven games through two seasons under Trent Dilfer. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) Trent Dilfer is getting a third season at UAB. Athletic director Mark Ingram said Tuesday that the former NFL QB would be retained for another season. The Blazers went 3-9 in 2024 after a 4-8 season 2023. “The last two seasons have been disappointing, …
Read More »Ohio State football singing day primer for the 2025 class
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day prepares to take the field prior to the NCAA football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. It’s officially known as the Early Signing Period, but has become known as signing day since things were opened up in December rather than the traditional Signing Day …
Read More »Broncos waive WR Josh Reynolds
The Broncos waived wide receiver Josh Reynolds on Tuesday, according to the NFL’s transaction wire. The team faced a Wednesday deadline as Reynolds’ 21-day practice window was closing. It chose to cut him rather than having him revert to season-ending injured reserve. The Broncos paid Reynolds $4.3 million for 12 catches for 183 yards and a touchdown in five games. …
Read More »LSU Early Signing Day: Everything Tiger fans need to know
Nov 30, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly looks on against the Oklahoma Sooners during the fourth quarter at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images National Signing Day is here. On Wednesday, top recruits around the country will put pen to paper and cement their commitments. In Baton Rouge, LSU is hoping to get …
Read More »Raiders sign RB Sincere McCormick to their active roster
The Raiders used up their temporary practice squad elevations for running back Sincere McCormick, so they made a more lasting roster move on Tuesday. McCormick has been signed to the 53-man roster in Las Vegas. Wide receiver D.J. Turner was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. McCormick played in the last two games for the Raiders as they …
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