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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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, …

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, …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Ethan Burke (91) tackles Georgia Bulldogs tight end Lawson Luckie (7) in the first half at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sara Diggins/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images The College Football Playoff unveiled their new set of rankings on Tuesday. Placing the Texas Longhorns at No. 2 taking …

Eagles sign a veteran fullback to their practice squad originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Party like it’s 1999! The Eagles turned back the clock on Tuesday. They signed a fullback. The Eagles on Tuesday afternoon signed veteran fullback Khari Blasingame to the practice squad. They also released receiver John Ross from the practice squad injured list. Blasingame, 28, has …

Photo: Isaiah Hole Silly season has officially begun, meaning there are about to be tons of flips and commits and incoming and outgoing transfers like we’ve never seen before. And certainly, Michigan football isn’t immune to bad news, despite the recent win over Ohio State. The Wolverines already are losing their top receiver to the transfer portal as junior Tyler …

The Washington Commanders hired Mark Clouse as their new team president after he spent the last five-plus years as the CEO of Campbell’s, the famed consumer products company that recently forged a sponsorship with the Commanders and other organizations affiliated with majority owner Josh Harris. Though Clouse does not have a sports business background, it appears that Harris has faith …