Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter became immortalized in bronze on Saturday, winning the Heisman Trophy over Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel and Miami quarterback Cam Ward. With that, Hunter became the first receiver to win the Heisman Trophy since Alabama’s DeVonta Smith in 2020, the first defensive back and two-way player to win since Michigan’s …
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Saints rule out QB Derek Carr
While naming Jake Haener the starter for Sunday’s game against the Commanders, the Saints did not rule out Derek Carr. They instead listed the starting quarterback as doubtful with a concussion and a left hand injury. The Saints made Carr’s status official Saturday: He will not play this week. The team left open the possibility that Carr could dress and …
Read More »2024 Heisman Trophy winner: Travis Hunter claims award on back of Colorado star’s sensational two-way season
Colorado two-way sensation Travis Hunter has won the 2024 Heisman Trophy, being recognized the most outstanding player in college football for the 2024 season. He outdueled Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty in a competitive race along with quarterback finalists Cameron Ward (Miami) and Dillon Gabriel (Oregon). Hunter put together an unprecedented season in terms of production while playing both …
Read More »Bucs elevate P Jack Browning, S Ryan Neal from the practice squad
The Buccaneers elevated punter Jack Browning and safety Ryan Neal from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Chargers, the team announced. It marks the second elevation of the season for Browning and the first for Neal. Browning will handle the team’s punting duties for the second week in a row after the waiver of Trenton Gill on Dec. …
Read More »Heisman vote count: Full 2024 breakdown of finalists’ first-place, regional voting
Colorado football two-way star Travis Hunter is the newest Heisman Trophy winner. The Buffaloes’ cornerback and wide receiver was announced as the 90th winner of the award given to the best player in college football since its inception in 1935. Hunter edged Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty by 214 points in the closest vote since 2009 when Alabama’s Mark Ingram beat Stanford’s Toby Gerhart …
Read More »Maxx Crosby ruled out for Monday night, Aidan O’Connell questionable
The Raiders will not have defensive end Maxx Crosby in the lineup on Monday night. Crosby has been ruled out of their game in Atlanta because of an ankle injury. Crosby did not practice at all this week. It will be the second missed game of the season for Crosby, who has 7.5 sacks on the season. The Raiders were …
Read More »2024 Heisman Trophy voting: Ashton Jeanty finishes second to Travis Hunter in closest race since 2009
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty finished second in 2024 Heisman Trophy voting, awarded to the most outstanding player in college football. Colorado star Travis Hunter edged Jeanty by a total of 214 points — 2,231 to 2,017 — which was the smallest margin of victory since 2009. The gulf between the two of them and No. 3 Dillon Gabriel (516) and …
Read More »Chargers place WR Jalen Reagor on IR
Jalen Reagor will be out for the rest of the regular season. The Chargers have placed the receiver on injured reserve due to a finger issue, Los Angeles announced on Saturday. With just four weeks left, Reagor will not be able to return in the regular season, but potentially could for the postseason. Reagor has caught seven passes for 100 …
Read More »Navy’s Brian Newberry subtly roasted Army’s Jeff Monken after his overconfident Midshipmen trolling
Dec 14, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Navy Midshipmen head coach Brian Newberry (right) greets Army Black Knights head coach Jeff Monken after a 31-13 win against the Army Black Knights in the the 125th Army-Navy game at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images Navy coach Brian Newberry didn’t forget Army coach Jeff Monken’s October slight after his team upset …
Read More »Steelers vs. Eagles where to watch: NFL kickoff time, live stream, odds, pick for Pennsylvania showdown
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers are set to meet for the first time in two years, a matchup Steelers coach Mike Tomlin dubbed the “Pennsylvania State Championship” this week. The Steelers haven’t won in Philadelphia since 1965 while Pittsburgh quarterback Russell Wilson has never lost to the Eagles — so something has to give. “The significance in …
Read More »Travis Hunter wins 2024 Heisman Trophy: Top moments, highlights from Colorado star’s journey to coveted award
Colorado star Travis Hunter won the 2024 Heisman Trophy as the top individual player in college football, capping one of the most unique seasons we have ever seen. A multi-dimensional threat, Hunter led Colorado’s turnaround season while playing nearly full-time on both sides of the ball. Two days before taking home the Heisman, Hunter was also presented with the Bednarik Award, …
Read More »Seahawks activate Artie Burns – Yahoo Sports
Cornerback Artie Burns is back for the Seahawks. The team announced on Saturday that they have activated Burns from injured reserve. Burns appeared in one game earlier this season before suffering a toe injury and he played in 17 games for the Seahawks over the previous two seasons. Safety Jerrick Reed went on injured reserve in a corresponding move. He …
Read More »Colorado’s Travis Hunter wins 2024 Heisman Trophy over Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty
NEW YORK — Travis Hunter, a dynamic two-way player who helped Colorado win five more games in 2024 than the previous year while playing nearly 1,400 snaps on offense and defense, won the Heisman Memorial Trophy as college football’s most outstanding player on Saturday night. Hunter is Colorado’s second Heisman winner, following running back Rashaan Salaam, who won it in …
Read More »Report: Deshaun Watson is expected back in Cleveland next year
It’s not a surprise, because the Browns don’t have any truly viable options. Regardless, word is emerging that quarterback Deshaun Watson will be back with the Browns in 2025. Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reported earlier today that Watson is expected to return, as are coach Kevin Stefanski and G.M. Andrew Berry. Owner Jimmy Haslam strongly suggested during the ownership …
Read More »Colorado’s two-way superstar Travis Hunter wins Heisman Trophy
Travis Hunter of Colorado is a throwback. A great two-way player, wide receiver, and defensive back. And on Saturday, the unicorn star of Deion Sanders’ Buffaloes won the Heisman Trophy. He became the second Colorado player to win the prestigious award, joining the late Rashaan Salaam, who won the Heisman in 1994. Hunter received more points in the voting than …
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