Daily Archives: December 30, 2024

UA Next: More recruiting buzz from Media Day

ORLANDO, Fla. — As more of the nation’s top athletes roll into Orlando for the 2025 Under Armour Next All-America Game, Rivals check in on where their individual recruiting processes’ stand. MORE FROM ORLANDO: Signees share which teams came up just short in their recruitment | Media Day Rumor Mill | Big Ten, SEC battle brewing for Jackson Cantwell | …

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Week 17 Care/Don’t Care: Unlike Vikings, Packers’ lack of a true WR1 hurts them when it matters most

5 things I care about Sam Darnold, going through his progressions When we talk about “quarterback whisperer” offensive play-callers, we often frame it as the head coach setting up a “quarterback-proof” system. There is no question that Kevin O’Connell’s offense is exceptionally well-designed and this is one of the premiere quarterback ecosystems in the NFL. But the Darnold reclamation season …

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Jayden Daniels’ second TD throw has Commanders within 17-14 of Falcons

The Commanders took the second half kickoff and went 69 yards in 15 plays to draw within 17-14 of the Falcons. Washington scored on Jayden Daniels’ 10-yard touchdown pass to tight end Zach Ertz on third-and-8. Ertz also had a 37-yard catch on the drive after receiver K.J. Osborn was called for a holding penalty. The Commanders also converted a …

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A photographic look at Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter’s final college game

Dec 28, 2024; San Antonio, TX, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) reacts after a penalty is called during the second quarter against the Brigham Young Cougars at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Saturday’s disappointing performance in the Alamo Bowl shouldn’t take away from what was an otherwise special season for the Colorado football team. Quarterback Shedeur …

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Patriots’ 2025 opponents set after Week 17 games

Patriots’ 2025 opponents set after Week 17 games originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ list of opponents for the 2025 NFL season is set in stone. As the last-place team in the AFC East, the Patriots (3-13) will schedule matchups against the last-place squads in the AFC South, AFC West, and NFC East. Those teams are …

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UA Next: Signees share which teams came up just short in their recruitment

ORLANDO, Fla. – Now that the Early Signing Period has come and gone most 2025 prospects have already signed and are focused on their collegiate future. What better time than now to check in with prospects about who finished second in their recruitments? Rivals dove in with some of the top prospects in the country at the Under Armour Next …

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Kirk Ferentz reveals Hawkeyes ruled out vs. Missouri

In his final media comments before the game kicks off, Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz revealed several Hawkeyes that won’t play versus Missouri in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl. Ferentz shared that senior center Logan Jones, junior wide receiver Seth Anderson and sophomore defensive back Koen Entringer will all be sidelined due to injury. “A couple of things I’ll …

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Bijan Robinson’s second TD gives Falcons a 14-7 lead

The Commanders were driving for the lead with a first down at the Atlanta 12 when center Tyler Biadasz was called for holding. On the next play, Jayden Daniels never saw linebacker Kaden Elliss, who had dropped in coverage. Elliss intercepted a pass intended for Jamison Crowder and returned it 12 yards to the Atlanta 28. The Falcons then went …

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