Jameis Winston (right) has thrown for 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions in five starts for Cleveland [Getty Images] The Denver Broncos strengthened their grip on an NFL play-off spot as they came from behind to beat the Cleveland Browns 41-32. Browns quarterback Jameis Winston threw for a franchise-record 497 yards and four touchdowns while team-mate Jerry Jeudy had 235 receiving …

TEMPE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 28: A view of a Washington State football helmet during the Washington State Cougars versus the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Tempe, Arizona. (Bruce Yeung / Getty Images) Washington State head football coach Jake Dickert announced his decision to relieve defensive coordinator Jeff Schmedding of his duties on …

49ers to open Hufanga’s practice window; Givens headed to IR originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The injury bug has bitten the 49ers again entering Week 14, with multiple players headed to injured reserve. Along with running backs Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle), Kevin Givens, who suffered a season-ending pectoral injury in San Francisco’s 35-10 loss to …

MADISON – In the span of about 10 minutes Monday, one defensive back announced his departure from the Wisconsin football team and another announced his commitment to join it. At this time of year, players come and go. Jonas Duclona, a 5-foot-11, 190-pound cornerback from Florida, announced on X on Monday evening his intention to enter the transfer portal, which …

The Broncos elevated offensive guard Nick Gargiulo from the practice squad for Monday Night Football. Gargiulo has never played in the regular season. He was elevated for the first time in Week 12 but was not active for Denver’s win over the Raiders. The Broncos made him a seventh-round pick this spring. Gargiulo played at Yale (2018-22) before transferring to …

Abilene Christian redshirt senior linebacker Will Shaffer and graduate transfer quarterback Maverick McIvor have been named finalists for a pair of major national end-of-season awards. McIvor was tabbed as one of 35 finalists for the Walter Payton Award, named for the former Chicago Bears running back and NFL Hall-of-Famer who played collegiately at Jackson State. The Walter Payton Award is …

Emmanuel Forbes Jr. (13) was a first-round pick by the Washington Commanders in the 2023 NFL draft. (Daniel Kucin Jr. / Associated Press) Quarterback Matthew Stafford suffered a “little” lateral ankle sprain in the Rams’ victory over the New Orleans Saints, but the injury is not expected to affect his preparation for Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills, coach Sean …

THE FLATS – After captivating the nation with his performance in last Friday’s eight-overtime epic at archrival Georgia, Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (Longview, Texas/Longview H.S.) has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Quarterback of the Week and to the Davey O’Brien Award’s weekly Great Eight list. King accounted for 413 total yards and five touchdowns in Georgia Tech’s heart-stopping …

Eagles release Parris Campbell, could be headed back to practice squad originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles on Monday released veteran wide receiver Parris Campbell, who they just added to the 53-man roster from the practice squad on Saturday. Campbell could be back for a third stint on the practice squad later this week. Campbell, the Colts’ 2nd-round …

NORMAN — Jonathan Hatton Jr. committed to OU football nearly 14 months ago. Now, hours after the Sooners hired Ben Arbuckle as their offensive coordinator, Hatton is reopening his recruitment, he told On3. OU remains in contention for Hatton but he will be surveying his options. The No. 3 running back nationally and No. 41 player in the 2026 class, …

The last time the Denver Broncos made the playoffs was the end of the 2015 season. That was Peyton Manning’s last season, and the last time the Broncos had a viable quarterback. Bo Nix is helping end both of those droughts. Nix wasn’t perfect on Monday night but he was pretty good. For a national audience who might not have …

STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER UH quarterback Micah Alejado threw a pass against New Mexico during Saturday’s game at the Ching Complex. STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER UH quarterback Micah Alejado threw a pass against New Mexico during Saturday’s game at the Ching Complex. On the first day of the University of Hawaii football team’s offseason …

Jameis Winston and Jerry Jeudy are carving up the Browns. Winston is 30-of-49 for 446 yards, and Jeudy has eight catches for 219 yards and a touchdown against his former team. Winston’s fourth touchdown of the night — a 5-yarder to running back Nick Chubb — has given the Browns a 32-31 lead with 8:57 left. The Browns’ nine-play, 72-yard …

Dec. 2—MCGREGOR — The Oakwood Panthers pulled off the upset of No. 7-ranked Iredell Dragons, 64-50 Friday. Oakwood Athletic Director and Head Football Coach J.J. Johnson’s team is now 8-5 overall. The Panthers face the No. 3-ranked Oglesby Tigers (11-2) in the semifinals at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Waco Robinson’s Rocket Field. The winner will face either the …

On Monday, Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans addressed the hit by Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair that concussed Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence on Sunday. He placed blame on Lawrence. And he believes that Jaguars players overreacted when they responded to the hit. Ryans spoke about the hit during his news conference Monday afternoon. Wow. HC Demeco Ryans says that Trevor Lawrence …