The Chargers will have running back J.K. Dobbins back in the lineup for Saturday’s game in New England. NFL Media reports that the Chargers will activate Dobbins from injured reserve ahead of their Week 17 matchup with the Patriots. Dobbins has missed the last four games with a knee injury. Dobbins was enjoying a strong comeback season in his first …

Much of the college football betting world has turned its attention to the upcoming College Football Playoff quarterfinals, but there are still 18 bowl games not affiliated with the playoffs unfolding before the first CFP kickoff on New Year’s Eve. NFL opt-outs, the transfer portal, injuries and coaching changes impact many of these matchups. Motivation if a key factor to …

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys with a concussion. Hurts has been in concussion protocol since his head hit the turf during Sunday’s loss to the Washington Commanders. He did not participate in practice this week, while backup Kenny Pickett took over the starter’s duties. Pickett has been dealing with …

Nov 30, 2024; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Boston College Eagles defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku (6) reacts after a sack against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images Boston College will be without their top pass-rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku for Saturday afternoon’s Pinstripe Bowl against the Huskers. This was confirmed by multiple media outlets …

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has gone from likely out against the Cowboys to officially out against the Cowboys. The Eagles released their final injury report of the week on Friday afternoon and it showed that Hurts has been ruled out for Week 17 because of the concussion that he suffered in last Sunday’s loss to the Commanders. Hurts did not …

The first round of the College Football Playoff was a dud. It doesn’t matter if you think they put the wrong teams in or if you blame the format of the tournament and the way it’s seeded, there’s no arguing the first four games all stunk. When the most dramatic moment of the four games was Clemson making it a …

The Saints have ruled out quarterback Derek Carr (left hand) and running back Alvin Kamara (groin) for Sunday’s game against the Raiders. Carr injured his hand in the Week 14 win over the Giants, and Kamara was hurt after 25 snaps in the Week 15 loss to the Commanders. Neither player practiced this week. Rookie Spencer Rattler will make his …

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Texas Tech football team won eight games this season, but the Red Raiders weren’t perfect. Far from it. They were especially lacking on defense, and it cost defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter and defensive passing game coordinator Marcel Yates their jobs. The vulnerability showed up again Friday night in the Liberty Bowl as Arkansas big-played Tech to …

Titans running back Tony Pollard did not practice all week but he still may be able to play in Sunday’s game against the Jaguars. Tennessee has listed Pollard (ankle) as questionable. Receiver Tyler Boyd (foot) is in the same boat, as he’s listed as questionable despite not practicing all week. Kicker Nick Folk, however, is out with his abdominal injury. …

The Oklahoma Sooners and Navy Midshipmen will clash in a battle of wagons and boats in the Armed Forces Bowl. Oklahoma enters the game off a disappointing first year in the SEC, finishing 6-6 and barely achieving bowl eligibility. While the Sooners’ season as a whole was disappointing, it did include the high point of knocking off Alabama 24-3 in …

Shanahan pinpoints what makes Lions’ offense so dangerous originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming note: Watch Greg Papa’s full interview with Kyle Shanahan on “49ers Game Plan,” airing at 11 p.m. PT Friday on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers face the tall task of slowing down the Detroit Lions’ explosive offense when the two teams meet on “Monday …

McCord.jpg Kyle McCord of No. 22 Syracuse broke Deshaun Watson’s Atlantic Coast Conference single-season record of 4,593 yards passing on a 50-yard completion to Darrell Gill Jr. on the Orange’s first play of the second half of the Holiday Bowl against Washington State on Friday night. McCord came in with 4,326 yards, which was fifth on the ACC’s single-season list, …

The Cowboys have some depth issues in the secondary this week. The team ruled out cornerbacks Amani Oruwariye (foot) and Kemon Hall (hamstring). They list safety Donovan Wilson (knee) as questionable. Safeties Malik Hooker (personal) and Juanyeh Thomas (knee) and cornerback Jourdan Lewis (elbow) have no injury designation. The Cowboys also ruled out wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who is out …

The North Carolina Tar Heels (6-6) will play their final game without new head coach Bill Belichick on the sidelines when they face the UConn Huskies (8-4) in the 2024 Fenway Bowl on Saturday. North Carolina replaced former coach Mack Brown with Belichick, who led the Patriots to six Super Bowl wins. Interim coach Freddie Kitchens will remain with the …

The Dolphins may not have several key players for Sunday’s game against the Browns. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (hip), receiver Tyreek Hill (wrist), and receiver Jaylen Waddle (knee) are all among the players Miami has listed as questionable for Week 17. Tagovailoa and Hill were limited for all three days of practice. Hill, however, did have a rest designation with his …