The last Monday Night Football doubleheader of the season is here. Four teams will officially wrap up Week 15 of the regular season on Monday. First up, the Minnesota Vikings will host the Chicago Bears in an NFC North battle that could be significant for the Vikings in the playoff race. The Vikings officially clinched a postseason berth on Sunday, …
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Change certainly coming to College Football Playoff, but how much and when? ‘Too soon to say it’s broken’
Change is inevitable for the College Football Playoff, but just how drastic those tweaks could be after just one year in a new, 12-team format is uncertain. Conference commissioners are developing campaigns for changes as soon as the 2025 season, but others have asked for patience, including the CFP’s outgoing selection committee chairman. “It’s too soon to say it’s broken,” …
Read More »Which position will Hunter play in NFL? Glazer reveals front office poll
Which position will Hunter play in NFL? Glazer reveals front office poll originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Colorado star Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy this past weekend as college football’s most outstanding player, and he’s No. 1 on many prospect rankings ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. Hunter is a rare player. He starred as both a wide …
Read More »Arkansas football running back Rashod Dubinion doubtful for Liberty Bowl after knee surgery
Arkansas football could be without its top three running backs from the regular season in the upcoming Liberty Bowl against Texas Tech. Running back Rashod Dubinion is doubtful for the Razorbacks (6-6) matchup with the Red Raiders (8-4) after undergoing offseason knee surgery, a school spokesperson confirmed Monday. More: Arkansas football transfer portal live updates: Hogs add fourth commit in …
Read More »Vikings vs. Bears where to watch: NFL kickoff time, TV channel, live stream, odds, prediction for Week 15 game
To cap off what has already been a wild Week 15 of NFL games, we’ve got a battle between old NFC North rivals as the Minnesota Vikings play host to the Chicago Bears on “Monday Night Football.” Minnesota has an opportunity to make things more interesting in the divisional race after the Lions lost to the Bills on Sunday, and …
Read More »Mike Norvell giving $4.5 million in salary back to Florida State in latest evolution of revenue share era
A new trend is emerging as athletic departments shuffle finances to prepare for a new revenue-sharing model with its players: restructured contracts for their highest-paid coaches. At least three major college coaches in the last 10 days have restructured their contracts or donated money to help their athletic departments, which will soon bleed millions in payments to players as part …
Read More »Patriots-Cardinals Stock Watch: Gonzalez a bright spot in Pats loss
Patriots-Cardinals Stock Watch: Gonzalez a bright spot in Pats loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Not much went right for the New England Patriots on Sunday as they fell to the Arizona Cardinals for their fourth consecutive defeat. Jerod Mayo’s group failed to convert a third down (0-6) in the 30-17 loss. The offensive play-calling was a head-scratcher throughout …
Read More »WATCH: Ryan Day, Chip Kelly discuss College Football Playoff prep, revisit Michigan loss
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day prepares to lead his team onto the field for the NCAA football game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. We are now less than a week away from the Ohio State football program hosting the first ever playoff game inside of Ohio Stadium. It’s the …
Read More »Five things you may have missed from NFL Week 15, including special-teams risks and costly goal-line blunders
With Week 15 nearly behind us, we somehow have just three weeks left in the 2024 NFL regular season. It feels like just yesterday every team and fanbase had hope that they would be among the ones to extend their season and make a playoff run, but now that postseason picture is starting to come together with many already eliminated …
Read More »Michael Vick in talks with Norfolk State, Sacramento State as ex-Virginia Tech, NFL star eyes coaching
Getty Images Former NFL star and Virginia Tech legend Michal Vick told The Virginian-Pilot that he has formally interviewed with Norfolk State for its vacant head coaching job. Vick has had conversations with Norfolk State president Javaune Adams-Gaston and athletic director Melody Webb. According to Vick, Norfolk State was first to reach out. He also noted that he expects a …
Read More »Belichick gives ‘completely honest’ reply to NFL wins record question
Belichick gives ‘completely honest’ reply to NFL wins record question originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Bill Belichick is just 15 wins away from breaking Miami Dolphins legend Don Shula’s all-time NFL record for the most wins (regular season and playoffs combined) by a head coach. Shula has 347 wins, while Belichick is at 333. Given that he’s so close …
Read More »Why is Dave Clawson leaving? Explaining Wake Forest coach stepping down
Wake Forest football’s Dave Clawson is reportedly stepping down from his role as head coach, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Monday. Clawson, 57, led the Demon Deacons to a 4-8 record this season after also going 4-8 in 2023. Thamel said Clawson is expected remain at the school in an advisory role. REQUIRED READING: College football coaching hires ranked from best …
Read More »Fantasy Football Today: Derrick Henry still an obvious start for the playoffs despite recent struggles
Derrick Henry was thought to be the safest play in this week’s slate of games, and he proceeded to post a season-low six Fantasy points in Week 15 against the New York Giants. His 14 carries for 67 yards was his lowest yardage output since his 46-yard performance in Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs. While Henry is still …
Read More »Dave Clawson stepping down at Wake Forest: Demon Deacons coach led team to seven bowl games across 11 seasons
Getty Images Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson is stepping down from his position, sources confirmed to CBS Sports’ Brandon Marcello. Clawson, 57, will remain with the university in an advisory role after 11 seasons leading the football program. Clawson’s decision comes after consecutive 4-8 campaigns. The Demon Deacons also won a combined three ACC games over the last two years …
Read More »Zolak: N’Keal Harry had bigger impact than what Ja’Lynn Polk will have
Zolak: N’Keal Harry had bigger impact than what Ja’Lynn Polk will have originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Drafting wide receivers hasn’t been the New England Patriots’ strong suit. With the exception of 2023 sixth-rounder DeMario Douglas, they haven’t landed a dependable wideout via the draft over the last decade. The post-Bill Belichick Patriots hoped to reverse their fortune in …
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