Texas A&M football looks to secure its first nine-win campaign since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, during which they played an SEC-only schedule. The 2024 season is capped off by the Aggies heading west to take on the USC Trojans in the Las Vegas Bowl. A&M faltered down the stretch, finishing the slate 1-3 in the final month of the season, …
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Report: Trevon Diggs to have season-ending knee surgery
The Cowboys ruled cornerback Trevon Diggs out for Sunday’s game against the Panthers and he’s reportedly going to miss the final three games of the 2024 season as well. Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports that Diggs is set to have surgery to repair a knee injury that he’s been dealing with for much of the season. He missed two …
Read More »2025 Heisman Trophy predictions: 14 contenders who could take home college football’s biggest award
Despite quarterbacks dominating the Heisman Trophy in recent years, Travis Hunter on Saturday night broke the streak of three straight wins by a signal-caller. The award could, and probably will, swing back to the quarterback position in 2025. Here are fourteen contenders I’d highlight as favorites for the 2025 Heisman Trophy, which includes nine quarterbacks plus a quartet of wild …
Read More »Stephon Gilmore listed as questionable for Monday night
The Vikings may get cornerback Stephon Gilmore back in the lineup for Monday night’s game against the Bears. Gilmore did not play last Sunday due to a hamstring injury and appeared to be on track to miss another game when he sat out of practices on Thursday and Friday. Gilmore was able to return in a limited fashion on Saturday, …
Read More »2009 Heisman voting: How Travis Hunter’s win compares to closest win in award’s history
Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter became immortalized in bronze on Saturday, winning the Heisman Trophy over Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel and Miami quarterback Cam Ward. With that, Hunter became the first receiver to win the Heisman Trophy since Alabama’s DeVonta Smith in 2020, the first defensive back and two-way player to win since Michigan’s …
Read More »Saints rule out QB Derek Carr
While naming Jake Haener the starter for Sunday’s game against the Commanders, the Saints did not rule out Derek Carr. They instead listed the starting quarterback as doubtful with a concussion and a left hand injury. The Saints made Carr’s status official Saturday: He will not play this week. The team left open the possibility that Carr could dress and …
Read More »2024 Heisman Trophy winner: Travis Hunter claims award on back of Colorado star’s sensational two-way season
Colorado two-way sensation Travis Hunter has won the 2024 Heisman Trophy, being recognized the most outstanding player in college football for the 2024 season. He outdueled Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty in a competitive race along with quarterback finalists Cameron Ward (Miami) and Dillon Gabriel (Oregon). Hunter put together an unprecedented season in terms of production while playing both …
Read More »Bucs elevate P Jack Browning, S Ryan Neal from the practice squad
The Buccaneers elevated punter Jack Browning and safety Ryan Neal from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Chargers, the team announced. It marks the second elevation of the season for Browning and the first for Neal. Browning will handle the team’s punting duties for the second week in a row after the waiver of Trenton Gill on Dec. …
Read More »Heisman vote count: Full 2024 breakdown of finalists’ first-place, regional voting
Colorado football two-way star Travis Hunter is the newest Heisman Trophy winner. The Buffaloes’ cornerback and wide receiver was announced as the 90th winner of the award given to the best player in college football since its inception in 1935. Hunter edged Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty by 214 points in the closest vote since 2009 when Alabama’s Mark Ingram beat Stanford’s Toby Gerhart …
Read More »Maxx Crosby ruled out for Monday night, Aidan O’Connell questionable
The Raiders will not have defensive end Maxx Crosby in the lineup on Monday night. Crosby has been ruled out of their game in Atlanta because of an ankle injury. Crosby did not practice at all this week. It will be the second missed game of the season for Crosby, who has 7.5 sacks on the season. The Raiders were …
Read More »2024 Heisman Trophy voting: Ashton Jeanty finishes second to Travis Hunter in closest race since 2009
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty finished second in 2024 Heisman Trophy voting, awarded to the most outstanding player in college football. Colorado star Travis Hunter edged Jeanty by a total of 214 points — 2,231 to 2,017 — which was the smallest margin of victory since 2009. The gulf between the two of them and No. 3 Dillon Gabriel (516) and …
Read More »Chargers place WR Jalen Reagor on IR
Jalen Reagor will be out for the rest of the regular season. The Chargers have placed the receiver on injured reserve due to a finger issue, Los Angeles announced on Saturday. With just four weeks left, Reagor will not be able to return in the regular season, but potentially could for the postseason. Reagor has caught seven passes for 100 …
Read More »Navy’s Brian Newberry subtly roasted Army’s Jeff Monken after his overconfident Midshipmen trolling
Dec 14, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Navy Midshipmen head coach Brian Newberry (right) greets Army Black Knights head coach Jeff Monken after a 31-13 win against the Army Black Knights in the the 125th Army-Navy game at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images Navy coach Brian Newberry didn’t forget Army coach Jeff Monken’s October slight after his team upset …
Read More »Steelers vs. Eagles where to watch: NFL kickoff time, live stream, odds, pick for Pennsylvania showdown
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers are set to meet for the first time in two years, a matchup Steelers coach Mike Tomlin dubbed the “Pennsylvania State Championship” this week. The Steelers haven’t won in Philadelphia since 1965 while Pittsburgh quarterback Russell Wilson has never lost to the Eagles — so something has to give. “The significance in …
Read More »Travis Hunter wins 2024 Heisman Trophy: Top moments, highlights from Colorado star’s journey to coveted award
Colorado star Travis Hunter won the 2024 Heisman Trophy as the top individual player in college football, capping one of the most unique seasons we have ever seen. A multi-dimensional threat, Hunter led Colorado’s turnaround season while playing nearly full-time on both sides of the ball. Two days before taking home the Heisman, Hunter was also presented with the Bednarik Award, …
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