Rams running back Kyren Williams, who scored a touchdown, was held to 25 yards in 12 carries when the Cardinals routed the Rams 41-10 in September. (Ross D. Franklin / Associated Press) It seems like ages ago. Week 2 of the NFL season was in September but for the Rams, the memory remains fresh. A 41-10 rout by the Arizona …
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Bowl game schedule today: Breaking down the five college football bowl games on Dec. 27
The college football bowl season kicks into high gear over the next couple of days as the new year approaches. The Friday lineup features five contests with the so-called power four leagues well represented. The slate includes one Top 25 squad, although that one could be involved in one of the day’s biggest mismatches. The action today is primarily in …
Read More »Thomas Brown defends late fourth down decisions: I wasn’t confused, just changed my mind
Thomas Brown became the Bears’ interim head coach when Matt Eberflus was fired following disastrous game management decisions at the end of a Chicago loss. On Thursday night, Brown had some questionable decisions of his own on the Bears’ final drive. With the Bears trailing 6-3 and facing fourth-and-inches with 2:14 left in the fourth quarter, they lined up to …
Read More »Who is Drew Cronic? What to know about Navy football’s OC ahead of Armed Forces Bowl
When Navy football coach Brian Newberry announced a change at offensive coordinator after the 2023 college football season, the Midshipmen’s coach was looking for a new voice and spark for his offense. He seems to have found one in first-year offensive coordinator Drew Cronic. Cronic — a college football journeyman, who has served in various roles throughout all levels of …
Read More »Raiders owner Tom Brady still holds an AP awards vote, somehow
Fox analyst Tom Brady has one of the 50 votes for the Associated Press awards, which have been the official NFL Honors awards since the league turned the dissemination of the various trophies into a TV show more than a decade ago. That’s not a problem. Raiders minority owner Tom Brady also has one of the 50 votes. That is …
Read More »Oklahoma, Brent Venables go all-in with transfer quarterback John Mateer. Will it work?
He was in the transfer portal for 24 hours, and it didn’t take long to choose a new home and underscore the reality of today’s college football. That was John Mateer last week in an Instagram post from 1Oklahoma, staring in the camera while the graphic asked, “Sooner Nation, what are you asking Santa for this season?” The No. 1 …
Read More »DeSean Jackson finalizing deal to become head coach at Delaware State
Former NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson is poised to join the college football coaching ranks. Jackson is finalizing a deal to become head coach at Delaware State, according to multiple reports. It continues a recent trend of former NFL players with little to no coaching experience becoming college head coaches. Michael Vick was recently hired at Norfolk State, Eddie George …
Read More »Meet The Ledger’s Defensive Players of the Year along with 2024 All-County Defense
LAKELAND — On the first play of the game, a Lakeland defensive player was streaking toward the end zone after picking off a pass near the line of scrimmage to give the Dreadnaughts a quick 7-0 lead in less than a minute into its regional final game against Tampa Bay Tech. Who was that player? It’s hardly a difficult guess …
Read More »Drake London limited in practice, says he’s good for Sunday night
The Falcons should have wide receiver Drake London in the lineup on Sunday as they continue to work their way toward an NFC South title. London was listed as a limited participant in practice on Thursday because of a knee injury, but he told reporters, via Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com, that he will be fine for this weekend’s game against …
Read More »No ‘crank call’: La. Tech reels in 6th Radiance Technologies I-Bowl slot; faces Army
When several senior members of the Louisiana Tech football team received a phone call from their position coach a few days ago asking if they’d be available to play in a bowl game, the question was met with skepticism. “The seniors thought it was a crank phone call,” Tech coach Sonny Cumbie said recently. “They were in disbelief. But they …
Read More »Lions waive Kwon Alexander – Yahoo Sports
The Lions waived veteran linebacker Kwon Alexander on Thursday, the team announced. He could return to their practice squad if he clears waivers. The Lions signed Alexander off the Broncos’ practice squad Nov. 29 after Malcolm Rodriguez tore his anterior cruciate ligament. Alexander appeared in two games for the Lions, starting against the Packers and Bills. He has four tackles …
Read More »What Rutgers football’s future looks like after disappointing Rate Bowl loss
PHOENIX – They walked back toward the locker room in the bowels of Chase Field with stunned looks on their faces. Members of Rutgers football team left frustrated and disappointed after a Rate Bowl victory slipped right through their grasp. Up 17 points in the second half, only for Kansas State to stage a comeback that ended with a 44-41 …
Read More »NFL playoff race: Vikings host Packers in potential NFC postseason preview
Minnesota quarterback Sam Darnold, right, is brought down by Rashan Gary of the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter of a September game at Lambeau Field.Photograph: Stacy Revere/Getty Images Game of the week Green Bay Packers (11-4) v Minnesota Vikings (13-2) The scheduling gods have flexed their muscles and pushed another potential warm-up for the postseason into the choice …
Read More »Projecting Colorado’s starting lineup in the Alamo Bowl
BOULDER, CO – OCTOBER 26: Jimmy Horn Jr. #5 of the Colorado Buffaloes is tackled by Derrick Canteen #10 of the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first quarter at Folsom Field on October 26, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) For the most part, Colorado football’s starting lineup in Saturday’s Alamo Bowl likely won’t differ much compared to …
Read More »Terry McLaurin limited, Marshon Lattimore out of practice for Commanders
Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin took a step in the right direction on Thursday, but cornerback Marshon Lattimore remained out of practice. McLaurin was listed as out of practice on Wednesday because of an ankle injury, but he moved up to a limited session on Thursday. Lattimore, who made his Commanders debut two weeks ago, has been out both days …
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