Miles Kitselman. Tennessee Volunteers versus Kent State Golden Flashes on Sept. 14, 2024 at Neyland Stadium. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Tennessee senior tight end Miles Kitselman is playing for a College Football Playoff team in a second consecutive season with two different schools. The 6-foot-5, 256-pound tight end transferred to Tennessee after playing at Alabama from 2022-23. Kitselman …
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49ers announce suspension for De’Vondre Campbell for final three games of season after veteran refused to play
Getty Images De’Vondre Campbell didn’t want to play for the San Francisco 49ers during the team’s Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Now the veteran linebacker won’t play for the 49ers — or any NFL team — for the rest of the 2024 season, with San Francisco officially suspending Campbell for its final three games. “We have suspended …
Read More »Meet John Mateer: Washington State QB vaults to No. 1 in transfer portal rankings after breakout season
Washington State quarterback John Mateer entered the transfer portal on Monday and was named the No. 1 overall player in the 247Sports Transfer Rankings. Mateer is expected to garner interest from a wide variety of schools. The sophomore enters the portal with two years of eligibility remaining at his next stop after emerging as one of the breakout players in …
Read More »No, Dan Campbell’s onside kick call wasn’t a reckless gamble
DETROIT — In his comments following a 48-42 loss to Buffalo on Sunday, Lions coach Dan Campbell acknowledged that his decision to attempt an onside kick while trailing by 10 points and a full 12 minutes remaining in the game did not work out. Some had deemed the move to be risky and reckless and analytically unsound. It happens often …
Read More »Hattiesburg football coach Tony Vance retires after 12 seasons
As Hattiesburg gained a new football coach with Southern Miss’ Charles Huff on Dec. 8, it also loses one. Hattiesburg football coach Tony Vance announced his retirement Monday. Vance said in a social media post, “To the city of Hattiesburg Mayor Barker and other elected officials, board of trustees, our superintendent, district administrators, current and former players, coaches and loyal …
Read More »NFL makes last-second flex to Week 16 schedule: Patriots-Bills moved, Browns-Bengals bumped to third network
Getty Images With just three days to go until Week 16 kicks off, the NFL has decided to make some last-second changes to the schedule. The league won’t be flexing any games out of prime time, but the NFL did decide to make two tweaks to the schedule for the upcoming week of action. The league made two changes on …
Read More »Fixing the broken bowl game system: Compensation, revamped eligibility standards may help revive postseason
Jim “Hoss” Brock was a larger-than-life figure. The hard-charging, back-slapping, cigar-chomping former Cotton Bowl executive ruled with a charm unrivaled. Back in the day when college football bowl games were more like arranged marriages, Ol’ Hoss had superpowers lined up for his game by Halloween. Brock once “recruited” Notre Dame by opening a bar tab reserved for the school’s seniors …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes reportedly diagnosed with ‘mild’ high ankle sprain, but could practice this week
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been diagnosed with a “mild” high ankle sprain, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Mahomes was thought to have sustained some kind of ankle injury on Sunday, late in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns. He was tackled with his leg pinned underneath him, and when he emerged from the pile he …
Read More »Oklahoma Sooners move up in latest USA TODAY Sports Basketball Coaches Poll
Oklahoma celebrates after winning a men’s college Bedlam basketball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Oklahoma State University Cowboys (OSU) at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Oklahoma won 80-65. The Oklahoma Sooners are coming off of a big win over Bedlam rival Oklahoma State on Saturday. That’s three wins in a row …
Read More »Jerry Rice criticizes Deebo Samuel after 49ers star’s critical error vs. Rams: ‘You cannot drop the football’
Getty Images San Francisco 49ers star Deebo Samuel has had a down year in 2024, and he especially struggled in the team’s 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday. Samuel’s performance against the Rams drew criticism from 49ers Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice. Prior to Thursday’s contest, Samuel had been vocal about his lack of targets …
Read More »College Football Playoff bracket picks 2024: Expert predicts surprising fates for Notre Dame, Texas, Georgia
Can the No. 4 Arizona State Sun Devils become arguably the most unlikely national champion in college football history? Led by running back Cam Skattebo, who rushed for 1,568 yards and 19 touchdowns, the Sun Devils have won six straight games, including a 45-19 Big 12 Championship Game win over Iowa State. Skattebo is also a force in the passing …
Read More »Asked & Answered, Week 15: Should the Eagles be the Super Bowl favorites?
(Grant Thomas/Yahoo Sports illustration) Every week in the NFL season brings a host of new questions … and answers some old ones, too. Let’s run down what we learned in Week 15 … and what we’ll be wondering about in Week 16 and beyond. ASKED: Could the new Super Bowl favorite be … Philadelphia? The easy talking point heading into …
Read More »Michael Vick speaking with Norfolk State about head football coach opening
Michael Vick told the Virginia Pilot he is speaking with Norfolk State about its head football coach opening. Vick told the paper he expects there to be “resolution” soon. Sounds like if Vick were to be hired he would follow the Deion Sanders plan and hire a strong staff to surround him. Per the Pilot: Speaking from his Florida home, …
Read More »Desmond Ridder expected to start for Raiders vs. former Falcons team on Monday night, per report
Getty Images The Las Vegas Raiders are set to play host to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night, and when they do, they are expected to have Desmond Ridder under center. The team is slated to start Ridder with quarterback Aidan O’Connell listed as questionable due to a knee injury that sidelined him throughout the week of practice, according to …
Read More »2024 AP All-America Team: Travis Hunter snares honors at three positions, SEC leads with six first-team picks
The Associated Press released its 2024 All-America Team on Monday, highlighted by Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter of Colorado earning three different nods. Hunter captured first-team honors at cornerback and all-purpose, and also earned a second-team honor at wide receiver. He joined Notre Dame’s Xavier Watts as the only players to repeat as first-team selections over the past two years. …
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