Former Wisconsin safety Kamo’i Latu committed to UConn this week. Latu entered the portal on Dec. 12 after three years with the program. He joins the Huskies for a final season of eligibility. Related: Wisconsin football 2024 transfer portal departure tracker Latu transferred to Wisconsin entering 2022 from Utah. He started for the Badgers that season, totaling 55 tackles, three tackles …
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Inside WSU QB Zevi Eckhaus’ preparation for the Holiday Bowl — and his reaction to John Mateer’s departure
Dec. 25—Zevi Eckhaus knew about as much as the rest of the world did. Earlier this month, as the Washington State quarterback waited for star John Mateer to decide whether to stay or leave the school, Eckhaus didn’t have any tips on Mateer’s thinking, no clues on which way he might have been leaning. Eckhaus, the Cougars’ backup QB this …
Read More »Who is Gunner Stockton? Notre Dame has only 80 plays on tape to see what Georgia QB can do.
SOUTH BEND — Gunner Stockton is three inches shorter and far less experienced than the Georgia quarterback he’s replacing, but Notre Dame football has plenty of respect for the Bulldogs’ injury replacement. “(Stockton) can run their offense,” Irish coach Marcus Freeman said Monday. “He does some things a little bit differently (than Carson Beck). He can extend plays with his legs. Good …
Read More »Iowa WR’s absence on bowl game depth chart not a cause for concern
The Iowa Hawkeyes (8-4, 6-3 Big Ten) recently revealed their depth chart against Missouri (9-3, 5-3 SEC) in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl. Iowa freshman wide receiver Reece Vander Zee wasn’t listed, but Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz confirmed that it’s not a cause for concern. “I don’t know when we wrote that depth chart, it was probably last …
Read More »A look back at Alabama vs. Michigan head-to-head football history
Jan 1, 2024; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jase McClellan (2) runs against Michigan Wolverines linebacker Junior Colson (25) in the fourth quarter in the 2024 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports On Dec. 31, the 2024 season will officially come to a close for the …
Read More »Former LSU star Marcus Spears gives blunt recruiting advice to Brian Kelly
Preston Mack-USA TODAY Sports A former LSU football defensive lineman sounded off on recruiting at his alma mater over the weekend. Marcus Spears gave his take on recruiting at his former position and what head coach Brian Kelly’s approach should be to churn out high-level edge rushers. In a video with college football media personality Adam Breneman, Spears said he …
Read More »2024 NFL Christmas Day: How to watch the Ravens vs. Texans game today
Justice Hill and the Baltimore Ravens will play the Houston Texans on Christmas Day, here’s how to watch. (Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images) The NFL is coming to Netflix this Christmas Day, with two huge games airing on the platform. The Kansas City Chiefs play the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 p.m., and then later that afternoon the Baltimore Ravens play the Houston …
Read More »West Virginia football roster under Rich Rodriguez: Transfer portal, recruiting, staff news from WVU insiders
With West Virginia wrapping up its 2024 season with a bowl game loss to Memphis, the Rich Rodriguez Era, Part II, is underway. The coach who won four conference titles during his first run in Morgantown (2001-07) is back on the sideline with the task of rebuilding West Virginia football yet again. Rodriguez helped Jacksonville State transition from FCS to …
Read More »Bryce Young has a hamstring injury but had full participation
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young popped up on the team’s practice report with a hamstring injury. He was a full participant. The Panthers practiced Tuesday and took Wednesday off for Christmas, but they didn’t issue their first practice report of the week until Wednesday. Young played all 68 plays in the Panthers’ overtime victory over the Cardinals. Right tackle Taylor Moton …
Read More »USC comes to Las Vegas for a business trip, not a Christmas vacation
Dec 2, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; A general overall view of the Pac-12 Conference logo at midield at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Four months ago, USC football kicked off its season with a victory over LSU in Las Vegas. Now, the Trojans are officially back in Sin City. USC has arrived in Las Vegas ahead …
Read More »Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 17 of 2024 season
Below are my Week 17, 2024 positional ranks for PPR leagues. As always, these ranks are continually updated throughout the week, so check back often. And don’t forget to check out Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry every weekday at 3 p.m. ET on Peacock. It’s then available on demand on Peacock, the NFL on NBC YouTube channel and …
Read More »North Carolina football roster under Bill Belichick: Transfer portal, recruiting, staff news from NC insiders
The North Carolina Tar Heels football program has had some success over the years, playing in 38 bowl games and winning seven conference championships in their history. However, some might argue that Tar Heels football has underachieved in comparison to their dominant basketball program and the general consensus is that the football team could be a sleeping giant in the …
Read More »Zay Flowers officially active for Ravens in Houston
Reports on Wednesday morning indicated that wide receiver Zay Flowers would be in the Ravens lineup for their Christmas game against the Texans and the Ravens made it official 90 minutes ahead of kickoff in Houston. Flowers will play despite the shoulder injury that caused him to be listed as out of practice on Sunday and Monday. Flowers, who leads …
Read More »Recruiting Rumor Mill: Top 2026 prospects begin to narrow their focus
What’s better than a Christmas Day Recruiting Rumor Mill? Here’s the latest from Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney. MORE GORNEY: Five thoughts on the first round of the CFB Playoff CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2027 RANKINGS: Top 100 TRANSFER …
Read More »Chiefs stretch lead to 22-10 on Kareem Hunt TD
The Chiefs didn’t get in the end zone in the third quarter, but running back Kareem Hunt found it on the first play of the fourth quarter. Hunt powered in from two yards out to give the Chiefs a 22-10 lead over the Steelers. The Chiefs went for two after the score, but Patrick Mahomes’s pressured throw was picked off …
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