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 | …

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 …

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nick Singleton will decide whether to return to Penn State for his senior year or make himself available for the NFL draft whenever this season ends. Singleton has many factors to consider, including financial ones. But he believes he can work on much in his game if he does come back. “Everything,” he said Sunday. “There’s no …

The NFL regular season is starting to come to a close with some exciting storylines as the postseason draws near. Saquon Barkley is going for Eric Dickerson’s rushing record while the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions each have 13+ wins and will fight in a winner-take-all Week 18 battle for the NFC North and home-field advantage in the NFC.  The …

It was a sweltering summer’s day in Jefferson City, Missouri, as I sat on the track at Jefferson City High School. It was time for the MSHSAA Class 5 100-meter dash state finals. It was worth sweating through an outfit to see just how fast Christian Brother’s College High School star and Notre Dame signee Jeremiyah Love was. Well, until …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

One more week left in the 2024 regular season and the playoff picture (and first pick in the draft picture) is coming into shape. Nate Tice and Charles McDonald discuss the five biggest results from Week 17’s Saturday and Sunday action, leading off with the Minnesota Vikings’ well-earned divisional win over the Green Bay Packers. Nate & Charles discuss how …

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 …

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 …

Now that Florida State football coach Mike Norvell has settled with his coaching staff, one of his top priorities is to upgrade the offensive line. The unit was one of many weak links that led to a 2-10 season this year. As the transfer portal’s winter cycle opened Dec. 9 and closed Dec. 28, the Seminoles made good use of …

Saquon Barkley had a historic end to his fantasy football season. (Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles Saquon Barkley entered the record books while helping the Eagles clinch the NFC East, becoming just the ninth running back in NFL history to run for 2,000 yards. He saw a season-high 31 carries with Jalen …

The Oregon football team arrived in Los Angeles Sunday afternoon for this year’s Rose Bowl and College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Ohio State. Some Ducks, like defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi, arrived stone-faced and looked ready to get the game started right away. Others, like edge defender Jordan Burch, wore big sunglasses and stepped off the team bus with a loose …