For most of Travis Kelce’s career, the Chiefs have known that if they got him the ball, he was good for about 12 or 13 yards: From Kelce’s first season as the Chiefs’ starting tight end in 2014 through 2022, Kelce averaged somewhere between 12.2 and 13.5 yards per catch every year. That is no longer the case. In 2023, …

Dec 14, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head football coach Bill Belichick during half time at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images The Oklahoma Sooners waded deep into the transfer portal to earn a commitment from the top quarterback in the class, John Mateer. Mateer led the nation in total touchdowns with …

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald had another positive update on quarterback Geno Smith during his Wednesday press conference. Macdonald told reporters that Smith participated in walk-through and will participate in the day’s practice. “Geno feels good,” Macdonald said, via Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times. “We’ll see how many reps [he gets]. We have a plan for practice, we’ll see …

. An LSU linebacker is transferring to one of the Tigers’ longtime rivals. Xavier Atkins announced his commitment to Auburn on Tuesday, joining Hugh Freeze’s group after spending one year at LSU. Atkins was a four-star linebacker in the class of 2024. The On3 Industry Rankings slotted Atkins as the No. 309 ranked overall prospect, the No. 24 linebacker, and the …

Most of the Lions players on the active roster who were out of practice on Wednesday were resting, but there are a few players dealing with injuries. That group includes safety Brian Branch, who is listed with a calf injury. He did not miss a snap in last Sunday’s loss to the Bills, so the best case for the Lions …

© Will McLelland-Imagn Images After so much recent success in recruiting and now in the transfer portal, there are no more excuses for Auburn coach Hugh Freeze. It’s time to put up or shut up. RUMOR MILL: Big visits on deck as transfer portal approaches midway point CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF …

Eagles-Commanders player matchups to watch in Week 16 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles (12-2) will travel to face the Washington Commanders (9-5) at Northwest Stadium on Sunday and can clinch the NFC East with a win. Here are some key matchups to watch: Saquon Barkley vs. Commanders run defense The Eagles were able to lean on their …

It’s one thing to bring in good players. It’s another to develop them. The Arizona State Sun Devils have been able to do both and it’s a big reason coach Kenny Dillingham’s team is one of the last 12 standing. The Sun Devils (11-2) had a brief respite after their Big 12 championship game win over Iowa State but were …

Matthew Stafford, left, and Aaron Rodgers competed often as members of the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers, respectively. (Mike Roemer / Associated Press) Both rank in the top 10 in NFL career-passing categories. Both have won a Super Bowl title. On Sunday, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers will square off for the 18th …

Wisconsin redshirt freshman safety Justin Taylor announced his transfer commitment to Wyoming on Wednesday. Taylor entered the portal earlier this month after two years with the Badgers. He joins the Cowboys with three years of eligibility remaining. Related: Wisconsin football 2024 transfer portal departure tracker Taylor initially joined Wisconsin as a three-star recruit in the class of 2023, ranked as the …

Coach Jim Harbaugh gives a thumbs up to the crowd after the Chargers beat the Broncos in Denver in October for the first time since 2016. (David Zalubowski / Associated Press) It’s December, but Troy Dye has been transported back to the dog days of training camp, when the calls were simple. The hours and days on the field ran …

Mount Union has one last hurdle to clear on the road to Houston. The Purple Raiders will host Johns Hopkins in an NCAA Division III football national semifinal at Larry Kehres Stadium on Saturday. Kickoff time is 12:02 p.m. The winner advances to the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl on Jan. 5 at Shell Energy Stadium, home of Major League Soccer’s …

(Tim Hubbard / Los Angeles Times) Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups this week. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Record last week 13-3 (.813); season 154-70 (.688). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 9-7 (.563); season 120-102-2 (.541). Times Pacific. TV …

Here are three keys for No. 8 Ohio State against No. 9 Tennessee in the first round of the College Football Playoff: Start fast The Buckeyes have hardly roared out of the gate this year. They last opened with a touchdown drive at Oregon in October. They have gone three straight games without reaching the end zone during the first …

The Week 15 schedule had a cluster of significant games at 4:25 p.m. ET. At the heart of the window was a showdown between CBS and Fox. In one corner, CBS had Bills-Lions. In the other, Fox had Steelers-Eagles. And the end result was a TKO. Via SportsMediaWatch.com, 23.3 million watched Bills-Lions and 16.4 million took in Steelers-Eagles. It works …