The past decade of Somerville High School football has been quite the rollercoaster. The Pioneers endured a 25-game losing streak that stretched deep into the 2015 season, a low point for one of the state’s most storied programs, but the historic slide gave way to a sustained era of dominance. The Ville posted a 57-7 record and three sectional finals …

49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (hip/oblique) and left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) remain out of practice on Monday’s estimated report. Coach Kyle Shanahan said the team will evaluate Bosa and Williams this week with the possibility of one or both returning Thursday night. Running back Isaac Guerendo also was estimated as a non-participant after injuring his foot Sunday. The 49ers …

Dylan Widger-Imagn Images A social media rumor on Monday afternoon gave Nebraska fans a scare. Chris Hummer of 247Sports (subscription required) reported that several teams were ‘keeping an eye’ on quarterback Dylan Raiola. The quarterback put those rumors to bed on Monday night on social media. He tweeted, ‘All in! GBR.’ Raiola is only a freshman and has three years …

As the North Carolina vacancy generates plenty of chatter about the possibility of Bill Belichick taking the job, a former prominent player at Chapel Hill has chimed in on the vacancy. “I’m getting a few requests about my thoughts on UNC Football,” Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Julius Peppers said Monday on Twitter. “So I’ll just say it …

It’s official: Mizzou is headed to Nashville. Missouri football will play in the Music City Bowl on Dec. 30 in Nashville, Tennessee, where the Tigers will take on Iowa. The game will kick off at 1:30 p.m. at Nissan Stadium and will air on ESPN. Looking at the College Football Playoff field, which was announced Sunday, it doesn’t take too …

Bengals running back Chase Brown celebrated a 19-yard catch-and-run with a leap into one of the giant Salvation Army kettles behind the end zone. Officials then ruled he stepped out at the 3-yard line. Brown questioned the on-field call while still in the kettle, and so did coach Zac Taylor on the sideline, throwing his red flag. The Bengals won …

Dec. 9—Eastern Washington’s offense thrived this season while rotating two — and sometimes even three — quarterbacks, as the Eagles were one of the most effective groups in the FCS. Heading into this offseason, it was clear the trio would become a duo with the graduation of Michael Wortham. But as of Monday, when the transfer portal opened, that trio’s …

As Bill Belichick talks to North Carolina about possibly becoming the next head coach at Chapel Hill, Belichick spoke some more about the situation on the Let’s Go! podcast, one of his umpteen 2024 media platforms. Asked by Jim Gray about abandoning the pursuit of the all-time wins record held by Don Shula, Belichick said this: “I don’t have any …

For the first time, College Football Playoff games will be played on campuses. For the first round, at least. As the No. 8 seed, Ohio State has one of the four home games, as the top four seeds receive byes. Where is Ohio State vs. Tennessee? Ohio State will face No. 9 Tennessee at 8 p.m. Jan. 21 at Ohio …

In a holiday tradition like none other, the Salvation Army kettle at AT&T stadium is in play for Dallas Cowboys games. But it was a Cowboys opponent who struck first Monday night. Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown caught a screen pass from Joe Burrow during Monday’s game against the Cowboys, then tightroped down the left sideline for a 19-yard …

Dec. 9—PULLMAN — After one day of the transfer portal opening, Washington State could have fared better. But the Cougars could also have done much worse. On Monday, the first day of a three-week transfer portal opening that ends on Dec. 28, WSU lost 15 players to the portal. The list includes starters like defensive tackle Ansel Din-Mbuh and punter …

Chase scored two touchdowns for Cincinnati [Getty Images] The Cincinnati Bengals capitalised on a late Dallas Cowboys blunder to end their three-game NFL losing streak and win 27-20 in Texas on Monday. With less than two minutes to play and the score 20-20, the Cowboys deflected a punt but Amani Oruwariye touched the ball to make it live, before it …

For only the third time, three Orlando area teams are playing in FHSAA football state championship games in Miami this week. Kissimmee Osceola, which has reveled in the underdog role, plays undefeated West Boca Raton in Friday afternoon’s Class 6A final, followed by Jones High seeking to wrap up a perfect season in the 4A title game. Lake Mary plays …

The Cowboys opened the second half the way they opened the first half. They went right down the field, scoring on an eight-play, 70-yard drive. Brandin Cooks caught a 3-yard touchdown pass from Cooper Rush. It has knotted Monday Night Football 17-17 with 10:32 remaining in the third quarter. The Cowboys hadn’t scored a touchdown since a nine-play, 60-yard drive …

There is sure to be some disappointment at West Point with the news that Army senior quarterback Bryson Daily did not make the final cut for the Heisman Trophy award. The Heisman Trophy is presented to the top college football player in the nation. A total of 928 ballots went out to voters, with 870 from the media, 57 living …