SOUTH BEND — Beaux Collins and the rest of Notre Dame football’s receiving crew have had to do far more pushups this year than they would have liked. First-year wideouts coach Mike Brown levies a “50-pushup punishment,” Collins said Sunday, whenever someone in his position group drops a pass. “Coach Brown gets on us,” Collins, the Clemson graduate transfer, said …

The Carolina Panthers hung tough with the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs (30-27 loss in Week 12) and the NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles (22-16 loss in Week 14), but they couldn’t handle the zombie Dallas Cowboys. Dallas came to Charlotte significantly depleted by injuries and left with a 30-14 victory. It was the Cowboys’ defensive effort that …

The Pop-Tarts Bowl captivated the college football scene last season by introducing an edible mascot. A year later, the postseason bowl game raises the stakes by unveiling a one-of-a-kind trophy that contains a working toaster. The trophy, developed with GE Appliances, incorporates feedback from fans and media following last year’s game, resulting in an interactive celebration for the winner. “Our …

Jonathan Kraft shows apparent disgust with Patriots after ugly play originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and team president Jonathan Kraft haven’t had much to smile about this season. The Patriots entered Sunday’s road game against the Arizona Cardinals with a 3-10 record, tied for third-worst in the NFL. And despite having two weeks …

Each of the four Heisman Trophy finalists, including Colorado’s Travis Hunter Jr., who won the award, will either exhaust their eligibility or head to the NFL after the 2024 college football season. So, there should be a whole new batch of top contenders for the Heisman in 2025. There are a number of talented players either coming into larger roles …

Getty Images Josh Allen has hit another milestone during what has been a banner year for the Bills’ quarterback. During the first half of Sunday’s game against the Lions, Allen ran for a pair of touchdowns as the Bills took an early 14-0 lead.  In the process, Allen passed Hall of Fame running back Lenny Moore in career touchdown runs. He …

Michigan legend Charles Woodson waves at fans during warmup at the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 20, 2024. From Angel Reese to Kurt Warner, the sports world has been busy this weekend congratulating Colorado Buffaloes star Travis Hunter on winning the Heisman Trophy. On Sunday, Pro Football Hall of Famer and Michigan Wolverines great …

2025 NFL Draft order: Where Patriots’ pick stands amid Week 15 games originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The top five picks in the 2025 NFL Draft remain up for grabs with only three weeks left in the regular season. At 2-12, the New York Giants currently own the first overall pick as a result of their Week 15 loss …

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 01: Jalen Milroe #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs with the ball in the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines during the CFP Semifinal Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Neither the Alabama Crimson Tide or the Michigan Wolverines had the …

Getty Images The Cleveland Browns have dropped to 3-11 on the year after falling to the Kansas City Chiefs at home on Sunday, 21-7. This latest defeat was one marred by turnovers as the Browns gave the ball to the defending champions a total of six times. Three of those giveaways were interceptions off the arm of Jameis Winston, who …

Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback AJ Harris (4) runs after an interception during the fourth quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Illinois 21-7. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images Four Georgia Bulldogs transfers are in the 2024 College Football Playoff. Most notably, Georgia could face a pair of …

The Jaguars and Jets have both lost several close games in 2024. But, as Sunday’s game entered the fourth quarter with New York up by one point, something had to give. In a game that meant very little for the standings, the Jets found a fourth-quarter way to win as Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers rolled back the clock. Adams …

On today’s episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde react to Colorado star Travis Hunter winning the Heisman trophy. They recall his unique journey to becoming the best player in college football and compare him to Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty. Additionally, Forde scorns Marshall for bailing on their bowl game against …

Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles enter Week 15 with an impressive 11-2 record on the season in the driver’s seat in the NFC East. If you ignored the record, however, you’d find a team that’s sort of in disarray. The off-the-field drama between quarterback Jalen Hurts and wideout A.J. Brown has loomed over the franchise throughout the week, and now so …

Brady Hart of The Cocoa Tigers passes the ball during the game against Newberry in the FHSAA Class 2A Region 2 finals, Friday, November 29, 2024. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK Texas A&M’s 2025 quarterback room looks much improved on paper after the Aggies landed a commitment from veteran Jacob Zeno from the transfer portal earlier this month, …