Daily Archives: December 25, 2024

David Pollack on Cade Klubnik being a top Heisman contender in 2025

Hannah Mattix/Clarion Ledger / USA TODAY NETWORK Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik has positioned himself as one of college football’s brightest stars, and if he returns for his senior season in 2025, he could achieve what no Tiger has before: winning the Heisman Trophy. Despite the impressive careers of Deshaun Watson and Trevor Lawrence, Clemson has never produced a Heisman winner. …

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Bengals list Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins as limited practice participants

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow told reporters on Tuesday that he feels like he’s totally past his right wrist injury, but it still landed him on the team’s injury report. Burrow was listed as limited due to the wrist and his knee, although that probably shouldn’t create much cause for concern about his availability against the Broncos on Saturday since he …

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Elite CB Zyan Gibson commits in-state to Alabama

Zyan Gibson has locked in his college decision. On Christmas Eve, the elite cornerback from Alabama committed in-state to the Crimson Tide. Gibson is the No. 60 overall player in the Rivals 250 out of Gadsden (Ala.) City High School and one of the nation’s top defensive backs in the 2026 recruiting cycle. Gibson elected to play in-state for Kalen …

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Riley Moss back to full practice for Broncos

Cornerback Riley Moss may be back in the Broncos lineup this week. Moss was listed as a full participant in practice on Tuesday’s injury report. Moss has missed the last three games with a knee injury, but his move to full participation would seem to be a good sign of his availability for Saturday’s game against the Bengals. Running back …

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Home will feel like home again for Rams when Cardinals visit SoFi Stadium

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford scrambles during a win over the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium in September. Stafford should be heard loud and clear at the line of scrimmage on Saturday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) It’s a short week of preparation for the Rams. But coach Sean McVay, quarterback Matthew Stafford and the rest of the offense …

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Chargers hope to ride stingy defensive momentum past Patriots and into playoffs

Chargers defensive players celebrate after making a stop in a win over the Denver Broncos on Dec. 19. The Chargers look to put on another strong defensive performance Saturday against the Patriots. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) Jesse Minter quickly impressed Chargers players with his calm demeanor during his first season as an NFL defensive coordinator, but as the …

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Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins limited at Chargers practice

The Chargers handed in their first injury report of the week on Tuesday and it featured both of their top running backs. Gus Edwards is listed as a limited participant due to an ankle injury. Edwards ran 14 times for 68 yards and two touchdowns in last Sunday’s win over the Broncos. J.K. Dobbins (knee) was also limited in his …

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Georgia offers 4-star Langston Hughes RB

Dec 7, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nate Frazier (3) rushes the ball against the Texas Longhorns during the second half in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to four-star running back recruit Carsyn Baker. Baker, who is a member of the class …

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Cardinals place Paris Johnson Jr., Jonah Williams on injured reserve

The Cardinals officially won’t have their starting offensive tackles for their last two games. Arizona has placed left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. and right tackle Jonah Williams on injured reserve. Both players are dealing with a knee injury, with head coach Jonathan Gannon noting earlier on Tuesday that they would not play against the Rams on Saturday. Arizona is expected …

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Saturday NFL games easily beat college football playoff snoozers

To little surprise, the NFL games played on Saturday afternoon easily beat the college football competition. Still, it’s somewhat amazing the margin wasn’t bigger. The Texans-Chiefs game at 1:00 p.m. ET on NBC averaged 15.5 million viewers, and Steelers-Ravens attracted 15.4 million for the late game that started at 4:30 p.m. ET on Fox. The SMU-Penn State CFP game, which …

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Former Wisconsin WR Will Pauling commits to storied program

MADISON – Will Pauling left the Wisconsin football program for a greener pasture. The redshirt junior receiver announced on social media Tuesday his commitment to Notre Dame. He has one year of eligibility remaining. The announcement comes one week after he announced his plan to transfer and makes the Chicago native’s landing spot the highest profile of the 24 players …

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