As we approach the selection of teams for the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff field, there is no small amount of concern over the possibility of a team picking up a third loss on the season in a conference championship game and getting left our of the party as a result. Fans of No. 8 SMU, No. 10 Boise State …

The Titans will not have one of their depth pieces along the offensive line for the rest of the season. Via multiple reporters, Tennessee head coach Brian Callahan said on Friday that Logan Bruss is out for the season after tearing his ACL. Bruss suffered the injury during a one-on-one drill during Thursday’s practice. A Rams third-round pick in 2022, …

New Mexico State has now signed 14 members in its 2025 recruiting class, featuring seven high school players and seven junior college pickups after the addition of Kilgore College OL Queni Ropati. Five Aggie signees are rated as three-star recruits and one as a two-star recruit by 247Sports. However, it ranks NM State’s class as the worst in CUSA with …

At first blush, the notion that Bill Belichick would interview for a college coaching job makes no sense. After thinking it through some more, it does. Here’s what I think Belichick is doing. He’s telling NFL owners to shit or get off the pot. Any owner can talk to Belichick right now, about any existing vacancy or an eventual one. …

The No. 24 Army Black Knights (10-1) will host the 2024 AAC Championship Game in their first season in the conference when they face the Tulane Green Wave (9-3) on Friday night. Army went 8-0 in league play, wrapping up the regular season with a 29-24 win over UTSA last week. The Black Knights suffered their lone loss of the …

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is planning to play out the string for the Jets, but they are set to be without a handful of other leading names from their roster against the Dolphins on Sunday. Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich told reporters on Friday that running back Breece Hall and cornerback Sauce Gardner will both be listed as doubtful to …

Pacifica safety Jesse Taylor Jr. knocks the ball out of the hands of Narbonne receiver Nazarus Williams in the second quarter Friday. (Steve Galluzzo / For The Times) Coaches always stress the importance of special teams and Oxnard Pacifica pilot Mike Moon had a huge grin after three blocked punts played a vital role in his team’s 37-20 victory over …

Hall of Fame receiver Randy Moss is taking an extended leave from his role as an analyst on ESPN’s “NFL Sunday Countdown” because of a health issue. (Gene J. Puskar / Associated Press) Hall of Fame receiver Randy Moss is taking an extended leave from his role as an analyst on “NFL Sunday Countdown” as he deals with “a personal …

The penultimate College Football Playoff Rankings have been released, and according to CFP Selection Committee chair Warde Manuel, teams who do not play during conference championship weekend will not move up in the final rankings on Selection Sunday. So that being said, happy trails to No. 12 Miami, No. 13 Ole Miss and No. 14 South Carolina. Alabama earned the coveted …

Seattle’s kicking operation could look a little different on Sunday, as the Seahawks have added a punter to their practice squad. Seattle announced on Friday that Ty Zentner has signed with the unit. The team’s regular punter, Michael Dickson, is dealing with a back injury and has been limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday. He was not able to …

NORMAN — OU figures to have plenty of movement in the transfer portal — both incoming and outgoing. Wide receiver Jaquaize Pettaway has already made his intentions to enter the portal known and other Sooners figure to follow. OU figures to add several players in the portal as well, though the upcoming 105-player roster limit will complicate things there. With the portal …

The Chiefs are making a late addition to this week’s injury report. Head coach Andy Reid told reporters on Friday that wide receiver Mecole Hardman’s knee locked up on him ahead of practice. Hardman did not take part in practice as a result and Reid said he’s still being evaluated. The results of that evaluation will determine whether Hardman is …

Getty Images The first National Signing Day for the 2025 cycle is in the books, and it featured several twists and turns, including a change at No. 1 in the 247Sports team rankings. Texas entered Wednesday at No. 2, but jumped Georgia for the top spot after signing five-star ATH Michael Terry III.   The Longhorns’ reign at the top of …

After last Thursday night’s loss to the Packers in Green Bay, Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks said the defense was “soft,” possibly due to the cold. Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver disagrees. “I think that’s Jordyn — it’s one of those things when you’re talking after the game, you’re reacting purely off emotion,” Weaver told reporters on Thursday. “I’m sure that …

Westlake didn’t clinch Friday night’s victory over Lake Travis until Chaparrals cornerback George Jones intercepted a pass with 1:06 remaining in the game. It was a fitting end for the Chaparrals, who came up with big plays all night to defeat the Cavaliers 24-17 in a Class 6A Division I state quarterfinal game at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex. Westlake (13-1) …