Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) celebrates after running back Jaydon Blue (not pictured) scores a touchdown against the Clemson Tigers during the second half of the CFP National Playoff first round game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images The first round of the newly expanded College Football Playoff …

As Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith deals with a knee injury, Seattle has added another quarterback to the active roster in advance of Sunday’s visit from the Vikings. And he knows the upcoming opponent pretty well. Former Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall will join the Seahawks’ 53-man roster. Sam Howell backs up Smith. Since Hall is on the active roster, he can …

AUSTIN, Texas — When the lane opened and Jaydon Blue reached open grass to finish a 77-yard touchdown run that gave 5-seed Texas a game-deciding, 38-24 fourth-quarter lead, Blue called the moment a “sign of relief.” Nothing happened easily for Blue this season. Due to bouts of fumbles and stretches of ineffective play, Blue lost his starting job. His 146 …

In his 10th game playing for the Steelers, MyCole Pruitt scored his first touchdown. He had not scored since Week 13 with the Falcons against the Jets. Pruitt scored on a 1-yard touchdown reception from Russell Wilson on a play-action pass, tying up the Ravens 7-7 with only four seconds gone in the second quarter. The Steelers got to the …

Clemson football faced an uphill battle to make its seventh College Football Playoff but rode some fortunate circumstances and late-game magic to claim its spot as the ACC champion. The Tigers may boast the second-most appearances in CFP history, but given the school’s four-year absence from the tournament, they had a lot to prove in their first-round matchup.  Though Clemson’s …

The Steelers beat the Ravens 18-16 two weeks ago at home. They have work to do if they are going to sweep the Ravens by winning in Baltimore. Lamar Jackson threw two touchdowns in the first half, leading the Ravens to a 17-10 advantage at halftime. Baltimore outgained Pittsburgh 201 to 170, with 121 coming on the ground. Derrick Henry …

Clemson football’s season ended with a loss to 5 seed Texas in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday. Even after that defeat, the Southeastern Conference wasn’t done with the Tigers. The SEC’s official X account (formerly Twitter) took a shot at Dabo Swinney and Clemson following the Tigers’ fourth and final loss of the year. As …

Officials penalized only the Steelers after a skirmish in the first quarter of their game with the Eagles on Sunday, even though Philadelphia cornerbacks Darius Slay and Quinyon Mitchell threw punches. In a pool report, referee Alan Eck said “no punches were observed.” The league announced fines for four players involved in the scuffle, including higher fines for Slay and …

The No. 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes will try to avenge a loss to Michigan from their regular-season finale when they host the No. 9 seed Tennessee Vols in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday night. Ohio State had only lost one game prior to its setback against the Wolverines, which came in a 32-31 final …

The Steelers have controlled the third quarter thus far, outgaining the Ravens 94 to 35. The game now is tied 17-17. Pittsburgh went 88 yards in eight plays on its second possession of the second half. Cordarrelle Patterson made a juggling catch, while lying on his back, for a 12-yard touchdown. It was Russell Wilson’s second touchdown throw of the …

MADISON – Micheal Garner gets his shot at Big Ten football less than 2½ hours away from home. Garner spent the past two seasons in Louisiana at Grambling State. After the 6-foot-6, 280-pound defensive lineman entered the transfer portal Dec. 9 the native of Chicago Heights, Illinois, received eight Division I offers. Saturday evening he announced on X that he …

Getty Images Welcome to the Week 16 grades! For the first 15 weeks of the season, the NFL didn’t play a single Saturday game, but that changed this week with a Saturday doubleheader that featured four of the top teams in the AFC.  In Saturday’s first game, the Kansas City Chiefs improved to 14-1 by beating the Houston Texans, 27-19. …

The most intriguing matchup of the College Football Playoff first round takes place Saturday night in Columbus, Ohio, when No. 9 seed Tennessee goes on the road to face No. 8 seed Ohio State. The Buckeyes (10-2) come into the game reeling off a 13-10 loss to Michigan that has prompted questions about coach Ryan Day’s long-term future as the program’s …

Another week, another fine for a guy falling into the end zone and grabbing his junk. Actually, it doesn’t happen every week. But it has happened twice this year. Last month, Lions receiver Jameson Williams did it. The NFL fined him $19,697. Last week, Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto did it, capping his return of an intercepted backward pass to the …

AUSTIN, TEXAS – DECEMBER 21: Jaydon Blue #23 of the Texas Longhorns runs the ball during the third quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the Playoff First Round Game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images) For only the third time all season, the Texas Longhorns rushed for more …