WEST LAFAYETTE − Purdue football continues to stockpile Arkansas linebackers. After snagging Razorback Alex Sanford out of the transfer portal, the Boilermakers picked up a commitment from Carson Dean. Dean was a redshirt freshman for Arkansas this season and played in two games. Dean, from Frisco, Texas, was a three star prospect by 247Sports out of Hebron High who had …
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How Deebo, Kittle showed Purdy their ‘character’ in 49ers’ loss
How Deebo, Kittle showed Purdy their ‘character’ in 49ers’ loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Real recognize real. Even though the 49ers’ NFL playoff aspirations came to an end before their 29-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium, Brock Purdy made sure to recognize the valiant effort from teammates George Kittle and Deebo …
Read More »College Football Playoffs: Why fans were praising Texas vs Clemson
In the first year of the 12-team expanded College Football Playoff, eight teams played in what was called the “first round.” Of the four games, one was not met with the same ire as the other three and it was Texas’ 38-24 win over Clemson at home in Austin. Clemson took a 7-0 lead on the opening drive and Texas …
Read More »Daniels magic stuns Eagles & 49ers, Cowboys bow out
Washington are just the second team this year to commit five turnovers and still win a game – thanks to Jayden Daniels [Getty Images] Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels produced an incredible late rally to help the Washington Commanders stun the Philadelphia Eagles on a Sunday full of play-off movement in the NFL. Daniels showed why he could be a huge …
Read More »What new Jacksonville State football coach Charles Kelly said about first two staff hires
Jacksonville State football’s coaching staff is still in a work in progress. The biggest step was the hire on Charles Kelly that was made official on Saturday, and he was introduced to local media on Sunday. During his first press conference, he gave some insight into the coaching staff. The Gamecocks announced that offensive line coach Rick Trickett would be …
Read More »Week 16 Wrap: Josh Allen falls back to Earth at the worst time for fantasy football managers
New England Patriots @ Buffalo Bills The Bills won, but Josh Allen fell crushingly back to earth during the fantasy semifinals coming off a historical two-week stretch. Allen managed just 5.3 YPA while failing to score a rushing TD for the first time in six games. He picked a bad time to have one of his worst fantasy performances of …
Read More »Bill Belichick makes a splash with latest addition to UNC football coaching staff
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 02: Defensive coordinator Steve Belichick of the Washington Huskies looks on before the game against the USC Trojans at Husky Stadium on November 02, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) Despite struggling through their regular season, the North Carolina Tar Heels have a ton of excitement within their football program right now. On …
Read More »Jerry Jones gushes about Mike McCarthy after Cowboys’ upset of Bucs
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones skipped through the tunnel on his way to the locker room, a big smile on his face after the 26-24. He put coach Mike McCarthy in a bear hug in the locker room. Jones was downright giddy. “Mike McCarthy, he just won’t let them not think they’re playing for the Super Bowl out there. He won’t …
Read More »Wisconsin top transfer target includes Badgers in final schools
Wisconsin top remaining defensive tackle transfer target Joshua Donald included the Badgers in his list of finalists on Saturday. Wisconsin made the list along with Houston, Kansas State, Boise State and Tulane. The veteran tackle has visits scheduled for three of the five: Wisconsin, Kansas State and Houston. Donald registered 32 total tackles, 5 1/2 tackles for loss, three sacks, …
Read More »Steve Belichick heads to North Carolina as defensive coordinator
In the 11 days since Bill Belichick officially became the head coach at North Carolina, not much information has surfaced about his coaching staff. One big — and expected — piece fell into place today. Via Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, Steve Belichick will become the defensive coordinator at UNC. He has spent 2024 as the defensive coordinator at the …
Read More »Why the State of Alabama will be key for Jax State’s Charles Kelly recruiting strategy
One of the biggest things that new Jacksonville State football coach Charles Kelly will bring to the Gamecocks will be his recruiting prowess. Kelly has become known as one of the top recruiters in the nation helping Auburn land two of its Class of 2025 prizes in Anquon Fegans and Derick Smith. He also helped Alabama land plenty of big …
Read More »Week 16 Care/Don’t Care: We should hope that the Cowboys don’t start over in 2025
5 things I care about The Cowboys should not blow it up We will all remember the 2024 season as a lost year in Dallas. It felt like the Cowboys didn’t do enough in the offseason to make the roster talent good enough to be a real winner and we quickly found out that was the truth of the matter. …
Read More »Ohio State grade card: Buckeyes make day and night turnaround
Dec. 22—A grade card on Ohio State’s 42-17 win over Tennessee in a first-round College Football Playoff game: OFFENSE: A The results were outstanding and unlike the Michigan game so was the offensive game plan. When five of OSU’s first six offensive plays, including a 37-yard touchdown pass from Will Howard to Jeremiah Smith, were passes it was clear the …
Read More »Week 16 instant reactions: Commanders’ resurgence, Seahawks in purgatory, Raiders lose tank bowl | Inside Coverage
Subscribe to Inside Coverage In this episode of Inside Coverage, hosts Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab dive into every game from Week 16 of NFL action, starting with the shocking upset of the Philadelphia Eagles by the Washington Commanders. The loss, coupled with the continued success of the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, has put Philly in a tough spot, …
Read More »Franklin, Penn State continue quest after overcoming pressure to beat SMU [opinion]
The relief on James Franklin’s face was visible. The emotion in his voice was clear. Make no mistake that there was an enormous amount of pressure on Franklin and Penn State to win Saturday’s College Football Playoff game. The Nittany Lions were 8.5-point favorites against 10th-ranked SMU playing in blustery weather at Beaver Stadium. Win and advance to the CFP …
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