Nov 30, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Malachi Moore (13) celebrates after a play against the Auburn Tigers during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images Having already owned three losses so far this season, it was no secret that the Alabama Crimson Tide had to win Saturday night against the Auburn …

Another Sunday, another full slate of NFL action nearly in the books. And Week 13 has been plenty full of drama, from the Minnesota Vikings surviving another close game to reach 10 wins to the Pittsburgh Steelers outlasting the Cincinnati Bengals in a high-scoring shootout to remain atop the AFC North. Here’s a look at some of Sunday’s biggest winners …

The Philadelphia Eagles traveled to the Baltimore Ravens with a better record but arguably a weaker reputation. The Ravens have perennially contended in the AFC, from their two-time MVP in quarterback Lamar Jackson to their defense so good last year’s coordinator is now a head coach. Add in punishing running back Derrick Henry, and several times this season, it felt …

Getty Images Ten months after their wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers was postponed due to blizzard conditions, the Buffalo Bills are set to host another dangerously wintry scene on Sunday. About two feet of snow has fallen in Orchard Park, New York, as of Sunday morning, and there could be more ahead of the team’s Week 13 matchup with …

West Virginia is set to fire sixth-year coach Neal Brown, the school announced on Sunday. Brown’s ouster comes on the heels of a devastating 52-15 loss at Texas Tech to drop the Mountaineers to 6-6 on the season and Brown to 37-35 overall in Morgantown.  Ultimately, Brown’s undoing was a product of that mediocrity; his teams were rarely outright bad, …

USATSI Aaron Rodgers is undecided on playing in 2025, and many around the NFL consider him a long shot to return to the New York Jets. It’s possible the quarterback won’t even finish 2024 as Gang Green’s starter, however, with both Rodgers and interim coach Jeff Ulbrich leaving the door open for change in the wake of Sunday’s loss to …

Maye, Mayo dissect Patriots’ red-zone struggles in loss vs. Colts originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston There were a lot of reasons why the New England Patriots came up just short in their 25-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Sunday’s Week 13 game at Gillette Stadium, and red zone struggles should be at the top of the list. The …

Gus Malzahn just gave UCF’s administration and its fan base the best early Christmas present he could ever give them. On this just-completed Thanksgiving weekend, I believe Knight Nation owes Malzahn a huge debt of gratitude. He voluntarily resigned as the head football coach on Saturday, apparently forfeited most of the $12 million in contract buyout money he could have …

CINCINNATI — Mike Tomlin has been a staunch defender of George Pickens, but after Pickens committed two personal fouls during Sunday’s win over the Bengals, the Steelers coach acknowledged that something has to change regarding his young wideout.  Pickens, who had to be escorted off the field at the end of last week’s loss in Cleveland, was flagged for both taunting and …

Getty Images After a 26-21 loss to the Seattle Seahawks continued a season of frustration for the New York Jets, cornerback D.J. Reed lashed out at the NFL’s referees on his X account in a brief but profane post directed at NFL officiating. The Jets’ latest loss, which dropped them to 3-9 on the season, came after the team was flagged …

Temple has hired Sam Houston coach K.C. Keeler to fill its open position, the school announced on Sunday. Keeler, 65, is a two-time national championship-winning coach at the FCS level and the only coach in FCS history to win a national title at two different stops, doing so at Delaware in 2003 and Sam Houston in 2020. CBS Sports and …

The Denver Broncos (7-5) will host the Cleveland Browns (3-8) in an AFC showdown on Monday Night Football. The Broncos have won two consecutive games and enter Week 13 as the final Wild-Card team in the AFC playoff bracket. Last week, Denver defeated the Las Vegas Raiders, 29-19. Meanwhile, Cleveland snapped is two-game skid in Week 12 on Thursday Night …

It’s never too early to look toward your next matchup and a chance to bolster your fantasy football lineups. Here are some options to consider for Week 14 — another byepocalypse, when the Ravens, Broncos, Texans, Colts, Patriots and Commanders will all be on bye. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, WR, Tennessee Titans (17% rostered) We already discussed Nick Westbrook-Ikhine in last week’s …

CINCINNATI — Najee Harris had no issues against the Bengals defense during the Steelers’ 44-38 win. Harris was, however, momentarily sidelined during the first quarter of Sunday’s game for a reason that had nothing to do with the Bengals or the game in general.  The Steelers’ starting running back left the game after slowing up on a screen pass near the …

MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 30: Former football player, Joel Klatt speaks onstage during day 2 of SiriusXM at Super Bowl LIV on January 30, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM ) Fox Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt released his top 10 college football rankings after rival week (Week 14). Klatt’s ranking underwent some major …