The playoff field is starting to take shape as Week 14 of the NFL season winds down. The Philadelphia Eagles officially earned a postseason spot on Sunday afternoon after their win against the Carolina Panthers. That made them the second NFC team to make it in, along with the Detroit Lions. The Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs — who …
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Recruiting Rumor Mill: Dust settles after National Signing Day
National Signing Day is behind us but there is still some news to clean up from the 2025 class and a ton of news coming out in 2026. Here’s the latest Recruiting Rumor Mill. MORE: Kirk Herbstreit’s son, Chase, commits to Michigan CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team …
Read More »Eagles offense looking to get on “same page” in passing game
The Eagles won their ninth straight game on Sunday and they clinched a playoff berth for the fourth straight season, but it wasn’t all smiles in the locker room after the 22-16 win over the Panthers. Quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for 108 yards in the win and the team netted 83 yards in the passing game once the yards lost …
Read More »Former LSU quarterback Walker Howard back in the transfer portal
Sep 10, 2022; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Walker Howard (14) runs the ball against the Southern Jaguars during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Clause-USA TODAY Sports Another former LSU quarterback is reportedly on the move. Walker Howard will enter the transfer portal, according to a report released Sunday by CBS Sports and 247Sports. …
Read More »Monday Night Football: How to watch the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys game on Disney+ tonight
The Dallas Cowboys will host the Cincinnati Bengals for this week’s Monday Night Football game, here’s how to watch. (Chris Jones-Imagn Images) As we head into the NFL’s week 14, every game counts when it comes to making it into the playoffs. The 5-7 Dallas Cowboys will play the 4-8 Cincinnati Bengals for this week’s Monday Night Football game and …
Read More »Texas DB not called for targeting penalty on massive hit to Georgia QB
Dec 7, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) rushes the ball for a first down in overtime against the Georgia Bulldogs in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Georgia Bulldogs sophomore quarterback Gunner Stockton has zero career starts, but was able to when help UGA win the SEC championship …
Read More »Eagles’ passing offense searching for answers after Panthers game
Eagles’ passing offense searching for answers after Panthers game originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Star receiver A.J. Brown didn’t waste any words on Sunday afternoon when asked which area the Eagles’ offense needs to improve. “Passing,” Brown said to reporters. Yeah, that checks out. The Eagles won on Sunday. They beat the Carolina Panthers 22-16 to improve to 11-2 …
Read More »Big Ten team recruiting rankings after National Signing Day
Sep 10, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Big Ten logo on sideline markers prior to the game between the Washington State Cougars and Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports The Early Signing Period has come and gone, and we might as well refer to it as National Signing Day because nearly all of the recruiting …
Read More »Chiefs show Chargers how to win close games, still a lost cause for L.A.
The Chargers’ Troy Dye (43) reacts as the Chiefs’ Matthew Wright (49) is congratulated after his game-winning field goal. (Charlie Riedel / Associated Press) Clanks for the memories. New kicker Matthew Wright lifted the Kansas City Chiefs to a 19-17 victory over the Chargers on Sunday night with a 31-yard field goal that miraculously ricocheted through the uprights. Another wild …
Read More »What facing OU football means for Navy coach Brian Newberry, a part of ‘big Sooner family’
NORMAN — Growing up in Oklahoma, Navy coach Brian Newberry was a lifelong Sooners fan. His first-ever college football game he attended was an OU game in 1985 when Barry Switzer patrolled the sideline against Colorado. That Sooners squad ran the triple option and went on to win the national championship. Newberry’s Midshipmen, which still runs the triple option, will …
Read More »Rams takeaways: With all the stars present, offense can stay with elite such as Bills
The Rams’ Puka Nacua, who had a touchdown run and touchdown reception, celebrates a first down against the Bills in the second half. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) The Rams defeated the Buffalo Bills 44-42 on Sunday night at SoFi Stadium. What we learned from a victory that improved the Rams’ record to 7-6: Puka Nacua keeps getting better …
Read More »Heisman Trophy history: Full list of winners for college football’s top award
The highly anticipated announcement of the 2024 Heisman Trophy finalists is just around the corner, with the Heisman ceremony set to take place in less than five days. This event will shine a spotlight on the top college football players who have consistently delivered exceptional performances on the field throughout the regular season. The Heisman Trophy Trust oversees the distribution …
Read More »NFL to hold accelerator program this week as league continues to promote diversity in front-office jobs
The NFL will host its annual Front Office and General Manager Accelerator Program this week in Irving, Texas, for nearly three dozen men and women the league has identified as being GMs within the next zero-to-three years. This will be the third standalone GM Accelerator and fourth overall as the league continues its efforts to diversify the highest ranks of …
Read More »Brown: As Louisville, UK football players enter transfer portal there’s no need to be mad
Dane Key grew up in Lexington. He starred at receiver for Frederick Douglass High School. And when the time came to commit to where he wanted to play college football, he spurned national powers Oregon and Michigan to stay home and play for Kentucky. He set a school freshman record with six touchdown receptions his first year. He led the …
Read More »Jim Harbaugh: Justin Herbert played through a leg contusion, he’s as tough as they come
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had to leave the game for medical attention after taking a hard hit to his left leg in the second quarter on Sunday night, but he didn’t let that stop him. Herbert missed only one play and played very well through the injury in the second half, giving the Chargers a lead before the Chiefs’ last-second …
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