The Broncos will be short a starting cornerback against the Chargers on Thursday night. Riley Moss has been ruled out for the third straight week. Moss is dealing with a knee injury and was listed as a limited participant in practice the last two days, so a return in Week 16 after an extended break may be in the cards. …

Dec. 18—SEATTLE — Even with coach Jake Dickert leaving and players flocking to the transfer portal, Washington State will not opt out of the Holiday Bowl. WSU Athletic Director Anne McCoy confirmed as much Wednesday, indicating that the Cougars will be in San Diego to play Syracuse in the Holiday Bowl, set for 5 p.m. on Dec. 27. “We are …

The Ravens added three players to their injury report on Wednesday. Wide receiver Rashod Bateman and edge rusher Odafe Oweh were both listed as limited participants while running back Justice Hill did not practice at all. Bateman is listed with a foot injury and an ankle issue led to Oweh’s addition. Hill missed practice for personal reasons rather than an …

Dec. 18—New Mexico’s most explosive rusher has found a new home. Former UNM running back Eli Sanders announced his commitment to USC on Wednesday via a post on social media. The 5-foot-11, Iowa State transfer rushed for 1,063 yards and nine touchdowns in his lone season with the Lobos, earning an All-Mountain West honorable mention selection in the process. He …

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice. Burrow is dealing with a knee injury in addition to the right wrist issue he’s dealt with all year. But with Burrow addressing the media on Wednesday, it doesn’t appear it’s going to keep the quarterback off of the field for Sunday’s game against the Browns. Receiver …

As the Gordon football team set up for its team photo after winning the Class 1A Division I Championship game, the AT&T Stadium field crew was already hard at work on preparations for the first 11-man football game before the slated 7 p.m. kickoff. For those unaware of why there was a three-and-a-half-hour delay between the second and last games …

The 49ers have suspended linebacker De’Vondre Campbell for the rest of the season after he refused to play on Thursday night, and coach Kyle Shanahan is acknowledging that in hindsight he wishes he’d never brought Campbell to San Francisco in the first place. Playing for the Packers last year, Campbell seemed disgruntled, and when Green Bay cut him this offseason …

Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen called Abdul Carter the best defensive player in the country. SMU coach Rhett Lashlee described Carter as the “best defensive player we’ve played in my time (with the Mustangs).” Carter, the Nittany Lions’ imposing defensive end, went one better the other day. “I still feel like I’m the best defensive player,” he said, “but …

The Steelers made a significant change to their injury report on Wednesday. Linebacker T.J. Watt returned for a limited practice after sitting out Tuesday’s session entirely. Watt is listed with an ankle injury and the move may signal that he’s on track to play against the Ravens on Saturday. Wide receiver George Pickens does not appear to be on the …

MADISON – Antarron Turner has a nose for the ball. The Ocala, Florida, native racked up 104 tackles as a high school senior. When he earned the chance to be a regular on the Western Carolina defense this season, he tied for the team lead with 61 tackles. His next challenge will be to carve out a role for himself …

UNLV interim head coach Del Alexander is doused in a sports drink after leading the Rebels to an L.A. Bowl win over Cal Wednesday night at SoFi Stadium. (Ryan Sun / Associated Press) After a season of ups and downs, hit by departures that tested a program still adjusting to success, the UNLV Rebels rallied together with the goal of …

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 …

Eagles injury report: Big rest day for Eagles’ offense originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles had a light walkthrough day to begin their week of prep before facing the Commanders on Sunday at Northwest Stadium. The entire starting offensive line, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley were all spectators on Wednesday. Here’s the full injury report: Did …

Penn State coaches and players have described SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings as dynamic, dangerous and special. He’s also fearless. He’s not afraid of the Nittany Lions’ nationally ranked defense. “They’re a very talented group,” Jennings said Wednesday. “They play hard. They have really good D-linemen. Their front seven is pretty great. “If we execute the way we’re supposed to execute …

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts remained a full participant at practice despite a fractured left ring finger. Hurts wore a splint on his left hand, covered by a glove, during Sunday’s win over the Steelers. He claimed it affected his performance despite completing 25 of 32 passes for 290 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for 45 yards and a …