Alvin Kamara Tennessee Titans RB and WRs @ Indianapolis ColtsDate/Time: Sunday, 1:00 pm EasternTennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (ankle), wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (ankle) and slot receiver Tyler Boyd (foot) remain sidelined through two Week 16 practices though Boyd has been active for cardio duties since injuring his foot in Week 13. Tennessee’s No. 2 running back Tyjae Spears …
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College football transfer portal QB commitments, grades: Oklahoma gets A+, Kentucky not learning from mistakes
Jackson ArnoldOklahomaArnold does bring a blue-chip pedigree to Auburn and there is a chance that he develops into something better, but he isn’t the plug-and-play solution that coach Hugh Freeze needs after two disappointing years. Arnold was actually benched early on in the 2024 season before making his return and finishing the year as a starter. Arnold at least adds …
Read More »Garrett Wilson noncommittal on wanting a long-term deal with Jets
Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson becomes eligible for a contract extension after this season. He is signed through 2025 with a fifth-year option in 2026. Wilson wouldn’t say definitely Thursday that he wants to stay with the Jets long term. “I don’t know, man,” Wilson, a 2022 first-round pick, said, via Rich Cimini of ESPN. “I just go about my …
Read More »NT Grady Kelly from Florida State heading to Michigan State football
Michigan State football’s defensive line got a little deeper Thursday night. The Spartans picked up a transfer pledge from nose tackle Grady Kelly, who spent last season at Florida State and his first three at Colorado State. The 6-foot-2, 295-pound native of Navarre, Florida, has one season of eligibility remaining in 2025. After playing two games and redshirting in 2021, …
Read More »Kyle Shanahan: Isaac Guerendo has been a long shot all week
Reporting emerged earlier on Thursday noting that 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo is unlikely to play in Sunday’s game against the Dolphins due to a hamstring injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that reporting during a Thursday interview with KNBR. “I haven’t talked to the trainers yet to officially rule him out, but it’s been a long shot all week, …
Read More »Carson Beck injury update: Georgia star QB likely to miss CFP with arm surgery a possibility
Getty Images Georgia quarterback Carson Beck is exploring surgery options on his injured throwing elbow and expected to miss the College Football Playoff, CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz confirms. With Beck sidelined, Gunner Stockton will likely make his first career start in the Sugar Bowl. Beck suffered the injury on the final play of the first half of the SEC Championship …
Read More »Purdy shares honest evaluation of his season with target goal in mind
Purdy shares honest evaluation of his season with target goal in mind originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Like the rest of the 49ers season, Brock Purdy knows 2024 hasn’t been his greatest year. But not all is bad in the eyes of the third-year quarterback, who shared an honest evaluation of his performance thus far with three regular-season …
Read More »4 RCTC football players named NJCAA All-Americans
Dec. 19—The Rochester Community and Technical College football team had four players named NJCAA Division III All-Americans. Defensive end Javieane Stevens was named to a First Team All-American. Stevens is a 6-foot, 215-pound freshman from Ft. Myers, Fla., who led the team in total tackles (65), sacks (16.5) and tackles for loss (17). Two Yellowjackets have been named Second Team …
Read More »Jerry Jeudy on report that Jets nixed deal for him: ‘Why would somebody look at Madden rating?’
Cleveland Browns receiver Jerry Jeudy is amused by a story circulating Thursday that New York Jets owner Woody Johnson didn’t want his team to trade for the star because his player rating in the “Madden NFL” video game series was too low. But does the fifth-year player actually believe the anecdote that was related as part of a lengthy article …
Read More »How powerhouse Clemson became the College Football Playoff’s first 12-seed ‘Cinderella’ team
When the format of the 12-team College Football Playoff was approved, there was a set of assumptions about the role and look of the 12-seed. With automatic bids guaranteed to the highest-ranked conference champions and a convenient count of four power conferences with the opportunity to secure four first-round byes, the belief heading into the year was that the 12-seed …
Read More »David Montgomery injury update: Lions optimistic RB can return for playoffs, avoid knee surgery, per report
Getty Images Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery suffered what was believed to be a season-ending MCL tear during the team’s Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills, but after Montgomery got a third opinion on his injury, there’s reportedly optimism he could return for the postseason. NFL Media reports that after Montgomery spoke with several experts, it’s believed he …
Read More »North Carolina adds former Alabama offensive tackle
. The North Carolina Tar Heels are red hot on the recruiting trail with transfer portal additions. On Thursday, the Tar Heels earned three commitments from three players in the transfer portal. And the latest one comes from a former SEC offensive tackle. After picking up a commitment from Michigan kicker Adam Samaha and East Carolina defensive tackle C.J. Mims, …
Read More »Week 16 deep dives: Penix’ first start, Steelers minus Pickens, dysfunctional Jets | Football 301
In this week’s action-packed episode of Football 301, hosts Nate Tice and Charles McDonald deep dive into the best matchups of Week 16, including a full breakdown of the weekend’s slop watch games and heavyweight matchups. First, Tice and McDonald open with a report on the New York Jets, whose dysfunction continues to spiral, especially with owner Woody Johnson reportedly …
Read More »Ohio vs. Jacksonville State odds, spread, line: 2024 Cure Bowl picks, predictions from expert on 6-1 run
The 2024 Cure Bowl will be held on Friday in Orlando and will feature a couple of conference champions. The Ohio Bobcats (10-3) won the MAC title while Jacksonville State (9-4) were the champions of Conference USA. However, both programs lost their head coaches in between Championship Week and bowl season, with Bobcats head coach Tim Albin leaving for Charlotte …
Read More »Will Brinson’s NFL Week 16 best bets: Chasing Chase’s history, hammer this Eagles anytime TD, sneaky teaser
We are at Week 16 of the NFL season and it’s a crucial one. Teams are vying for playoff spots and positioning with just three weeks remaining. The Atlanta Falcons are still fighting for the NFC South title and decided to make a bizarre move to start rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. It will be interesting to see how this decision turns …
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