Nov 23, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LLSU Tigers tight end Mason Taylor (86) runs after a catch against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images LSU will send another piece of its 2024 roster to the pros. Tight end Mason Taylor declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, according to an Instagram …

Jerod Mayo had big shoes to fill when he became the coach of the New England Patriots, replacing eight-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick. It hasn’t been the smoothest of rides for Mayo, as he’s dealt with a rebuilding process, a quarterback competition and has made some questionable choices, and comments, along the way. The Patriots are on their bye …

Five 49ers to watch in must-win NFC game vs. Bears in Week 14 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers still are mathematically in the NFC postseason picture. But a lot would have to go right for Kyle Shanahan’s team to qualify for the playoffs for a fourth consecutive season. First, they have to start winning games. And …

Imagn The San Francisco 49ers are the latest team to experience a disappointing season the year after losing a Super Bowl. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has been through this before, having a losing season (6-10) after losing the Super Bowl in the 2019 season. San Francisco is experiencing this again in 2024, a year after Shanahan’s 49ers have failed to …

247Sports Texas pulled off a stunning coup during the early signing period with the pledge from five-star defensive lineman Justus Terry, who chose the Longhorns instead of the home-state favorite Georgia Bulldogs. Terry’s decision bolsters Texas’ strong 2025 class, which ranks No. 1 in the 247Sports Composite Team Recruiting Rankings.   This likely final commitment comes after a dramatic recruitment …

USATSI With their win over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night, the Detroit Lions clinched a playoff berth and Jared Goff got to make some NFL history in the process.  During Detroit’s 34-31 win, Goff completed 32 of 41 passes for 283 yards and three touchdowns. Goff also did a good job of spreading the ball around. As a …

Welcome to the Friday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! The Lions have clinched a spot in the playoffs! For most of NFL history, you would get laughed at for saying something so ridiculous, but Dan Campbell has single-handedly flipped NFL history upside down by doing the impossible: Turning the Lions into a perennial playoff contender.  The Lions officially clinched …

committed Michigan State football continued to add to their 2025 recruiting class this week, adding offensive lineman Rashawn Rogers from Ottawa Hills in Grand Rapids, Michigan as a preferred walk-on (PWO). Even though Rogers only had one Division II offer (from Wayne State), he has some impressive size at 6-foot-6 and almost 300 pounds. The addition makes a lot of …

Before making Week 14 NFL picks, you shouldn’t assume that teams struggling to win outright also struggle to win against the spread (ATS). Jacksonville has lost five straight and the Bears are on a six-game losing streak, but these are also two of the best teams when it comes to covering. In fact, they are the only teams playing in …

Set your Week 14 fantasy football lineups with Dalton Del Don’s key start/sit advice for every game on the slate. New York Jets @ Miami Dolphins Start: Jonnu Smith Smith leads the Dolphins in target share (21.5%), first-read share (26.3%) and designed targets since Miami’s Week 6 bye. He leads all pass catchers in first downs per route run over …

No. 17 Clemson and No. 8 SMU are set to face off Saturday evening inside Charlotte, North Carolina’s Bank of America Stadium with an ACC title on the line. Though they now share the ACC, this will be the first-ever between two of college football’s most storied programs.  It’s been quite the ACC debut for the Mustangs, who are one …

Getty Images The Minnesota Vikings reached double-digit wins with their 23-22 victory over the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday, but it required a 13-point comeback. Minnesota’s offense started slow in Week 13, especially running back Aaron Jones, who fumbled on each of the Vikings’ first two possessions, and was briefly sent to the bench. Vikings fans were likely annoyed by Jones’ …

There are plenty of NFL player props available for bettors to choose from ahead of Sunday’s Week 14 NFL schedule. One of the NFL matchups many bettors will consider when locking in their NFL prop picks is Browns vs. Steelers, a game that features two veteran quarterbacks. Pittsburgh’s Russell Wilson threw for 414 yards and three touchdowns in last week’s …

When you’re a cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys, it’s pretty clear who you’re rooting for every time you’re on the field. However, one cheerleader might actually be rooting for the other team on Monday night, at least for a few plays.  The Cowboys are hosting Cincinnati in Week 14 and when the Bengals get to town, they’re going to have …

For all the chaos roiling the rest of college football right now, all the questions of who will make the College Football Playoff and who will rage from the sidelines, the SEC championship seems fairly stable. After the crab pot that was the SEC’s regular season, it’s a little surprising to see the top two teams at the beginning of …