The Indianapolis Colts (7-8) will try to keep their slim playoff hopes alive when they face the New York Giants (2-13) on Sunday afternoon. Indianapolis needs to win out and get help from multiple teams in order to make the postseason field. The Colts have won three of their last five games, including road wins against the Jets and Patriots. New …
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USC freshmen running backs answer the call in Las Vegas Bowl
Tim Prangley, Trojans Wire Heading into USC football’s Las Vegas Bowl matchup with Texas A&M Friday night, we knew the Trojans’ running back room would be significantly depleted. Top running back Woody Marks, who is headed to the NFL, opted out of the game. No. 2 back Quinten Joyner also entered the transfer portal, leaving the Trojans with just two …
Read More »Shanahan commends 49ers vets for maintaining ‘standard’ in tough year
Shanahan commends 49ers vets for maintaining ‘standard’ in tough year originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ 2024 NFL season didn’t go as planned, but that doesn’t mean the mindset in the locker room has changed at all. San Francisco has two games remaining with only pride and honor to play for after officially being eliminated from playoff …
Read More »2024 Music City Bowl odds, prediction: Missouri vs. Iowa odds, picks, props from expert who’s 232-150
The No. 19 Missouri Tigers (9-3) will look to wrap up a strong campaign as they take on the Iowa Hawkeyes (8-4) in an SEC vs. Big Ten matchup in the 2024 Music City Bowl on Monday. It’s the only bowl game on the schedule that day, making this a spotlight opportunity for programs that have been fighting to get …
Read More »Sean McVay is wary of monitoring scores as others may help Rams clinch playoff spot
Rams coach Sean McVay said he is wary of changing his routines preparing for the team’s next game to monitor NFL scores that could clinch a playoff spot for his team. (Ryan Sun / Associated Press) Sean McVay does not want to look too far ahead. The Rams will play the Seattle Seahawks next weekend, but there is a chance …
Read More »Oklahoma Sooners former 4-star linebacker entering the transfer portal
Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Lewis Carter (20) brings down Texas Longhorns running back Savion Red (17) during the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the University of Texas (UT) Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. Oklahoma won 34-30. BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK The Oklahoma Sooners …
Read More »Eagles’ Bryce Huff questionable to return with shoulder injury
Eagles’ Bryce Huff questionable to return with shoulder injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Bryce Huff lasted just a couple of plays before leaving the game against the Cowboys. Huff is officially questionable to return with a shoulder injury. The Eagles on Saturday activated Huff to their 53-man roster after his practice window had been opened …
Read More »College Football Playoff games, predictions: Ohio State-Oregon rematch in focus, potential Cinderellas arrive
This is when the College Football Playoff gets serious. The quarterfinals feature some of the most powerful brand names in the sport — well, mostly. Georgia and Ohio State have accounted for three of the previous 10 national champions to emerge from the College Football Playoff. Oregon played in the first CFP title game and have won three conference titles …
Read More »NFL DFS, Falcons vs. Commanders: DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy football picks for Sunday Night Football
The Atlanta Falcons will try to remain atop the NFC South standings when they face the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football. Atlanta turned to rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. last week, benching struggling veteran Kirk Cousins. Penix completed 18 of 27 passes for 202 yards in a blowout win over the Giants, making him an intriguing NFL DFS pick …
Read More »Ohio State football to wear Rose Bowl stripe on helmets against Oregon
Ohio State’s uniform aesthetic against Oregon in the Rose Bowl on Wednesday will include more than a jersey patch. As revealed on social media on Sunday, the Buckeyes will have a rose pattern blended into the scarlet stripe that lines their traditional gray helmets. Sat., Jan. 1, 2022; Pasadena, California, USA; A special rose helmet stripe adorns Thayer Munford’s helmet …
Read More »Fantasy Game Changers: Players to trust in Lions vs. 49ers | Fantasy Football Live
Yahoo Sports’ Fantasy Football Live crew looks ahead to Monday’s matchup between Detroit and San Francisco – and how Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown and George Kittle could impact fantasy managers. View more Video Transcript Yeah, we’re gonna bring the full squad in here. Uh, we’re gonna get to some fantasy game changers for this week, powered by ram trucks …
Read More »Why did Miami QB Cam Ward only play one half in Pop-Tarts Bowl? Mario Cristobal opts to keep decision private
Getty Images Miami coach Mario Cristobal was short on specifics on why Heisman Trophy finalist Cam Ward only played the first half of a Pop-Tarts Bowl loss to Iowa State. Ward had a big first half for the Hurricanes, throwing for 190 yards and three touchdowns for a slim 31-28 halftime lead. After Ward threw a 4-yard touchdown to Jacolby …
Read More »2024 Week 17 NFL picks, odds, best bets from advanced model: This five-way football parlay pays 25-1
The Dallas Cowboys were eliminated from the NFL playoff picture prior to their primetime kickoff against the Buccaneers last week, but they still notched a 26-24 win as 4.5-point underdogs. They have won four of their last five games, their lone loss coming by one touchdown against Cincinnati earlier this month. Dallas is a 7.5-point road underdog against Philadelphia in …
Read More »Chip Kelly, Ohio State key offensive player CFP Rose Bowl press conference
Ohio State Buckeyes offensive coordinator Chip Kelly watches warm ups prior to the NCAA football game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. As Ohio State gets ready for a highly anticipated rematch with Oregon in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal of the Rose Bowl, there team, coaches, and media will all be …
Read More »NFL scores, live updates: Eagles still in the hunt for NFC No. 1 seed vs. Cowboys, Josh Allen looks to build MVP case vs. Jets
The Philadelphia Eagles want some security. After a high-scoring loss to the Washington Commanders last week, the NFC East division title Champagne was put back on ice for at least another week. But Philly can assure itself of a first-round bye — and at least for the day, stay in the chase for the No. 1 seed in the NFC …
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