The Broncos have given away more points to the Chargers in the second half. With 2:58 left in the third quarter, a Gus Edwards 5-yard touchdown has narrowed Denver’s lead to 24-19. The Broncos scored on their opening drive of the second half with a 41-yard field goal by Wil Lutz, putting their lead at 23-13. On the ensuing drive, …
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Steve Sarkisian named semifinalist for George Munger Award
Nov 16, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates after a score in the fourth quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Texas won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images Following another impressive regular season, Steve Sarkisian is getting national attention. On Wednesday, the Longhorns head coach was named a semifinalist for …
Read More »WATCH: Chargers utilize obscure NFL rule to hit league’s first fair-catch kick field goal since 1976
The game between the Chargers and Broncos got a little confusing toward the end of the first half on Thursday night when Los Angeles decided to take advantage of an obscure NFL rule known as the fair-catch kick. With eight seconds left to play in the first half, the Broncos were facing a fourth-and-12 from their own 16-yard line, which …
Read More »College Football Playoff games, first-round picks: Ohio State must dominate, Notre Dame out to flip narrative
You want to talk about storylines? Well, the impending debut of the 12-team College Football Playoff this weekend has opened up a whole new set of postseason storylines as we enter a new era in the sport. For all you climatologists, we have weather conditions. For all you shoppers, we have playoff football during Christmas week. Some of you shoppers …
Read More »Chargers make history with rare fair catch kick against Broncos
Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker walks off the field at halftime after making a fair catch kick field goal as time expired in the first half Thursday against the Broncos. (Ryan Sun / Associated Press) The Chargers ended an otherwise disastrous first half against the Denver Broncos with a rare fair catch kick from Cameron Dicker that cut the Chargers deficit …
Read More »Former Texas QB finds his third new team through the Transfer Portal
Texas quarterback Maalik Murphy (6) warms up ahead of the Longhorns’ game against the BYU Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. Duke transfer quarterback Maalik Murphy has committed to Oregon State, his third team in three years. After a great year at Duke, Murphy was a surprise entrance into the NCAA transfer portal. …
Read More »49ers-Dolphins practice report: Bosa, Guerendo sit out Thursday
49ers-Dolphins practice report: Bosa, Guerendo sit out Thursday originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers could start their fifth running back of the 2924 NFL season season in Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Rookie Isaac Guerendo sat out of a second consecutive practice Thursday due to a hamstring injury, placing his availability for the …
Read More »College Football Playoff bracket predictions: Computer model has surprising 2024 CFP picks, sleepers, upsets
The 2024-25 College Football Playoff bracket is set, as 12 teams prepare to compete in the expanded playoff for the first time. No. 1 seed Oregon, No. 2 seed Georgia, No. 3 seed Boise State and No. 4 seed Arizona State each earned first-round byes, so they will wait for their respective quarterfinal matchups to be set. The first round …
Read More »2024 NFL MVP Watch: Bills’ Josh Allen clear favorite, but Ravens’ Lamar Jackson still in contention
Only three weeks of the 2024 NFL season remain, which means we’ve had plenty of time to assess this year’s top players, and identify the best candidates to claim MVP honors. As we enter Week 16, we’ve attempted to do just that, polling more than a dozen of our NFL experts for this season’s top individual accolade. Below, you’ll find …
Read More »Ohio State football releases game trailer for CFP game vs Tennessee
Ohio State students cheer during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Ohio State won 38-15. While it may not feel entirely the same after a devastating loss to Michigan, there is still a big prize to play for. There are still many ready to …
Read More »Top five NFL injuries and contingency plans for Week 16
Alvin Kamara Tennessee Titans RB and WRs @ Indianapolis ColtsDate/Time: Sunday, 1:00 pm EasternTennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (ankle), wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (ankle) and slot receiver Tyler Boyd (foot) remain sidelined through two Week 16 practices though Boyd has been active for cardio duties since injuring his foot in Week 13. Tennessee’s No. 2 running back Tyjae Spears …
Read More »College football transfer portal QB commitments, grades: Oklahoma gets A+, Kentucky not learning from mistakes
Jackson ArnoldOklahomaArnold does bring a blue-chip pedigree to Auburn and there is a chance that he develops into something better, but he isn’t the plug-and-play solution that coach Hugh Freeze needs after two disappointing years. Arnold was actually benched early on in the 2024 season before making his return and finishing the year as a starter. Arnold at least adds …
Read More »Garrett Wilson noncommittal on wanting a long-term deal with Jets
Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson becomes eligible for a contract extension after this season. He is signed through 2025 with a fifth-year option in 2026. Wilson wouldn’t say definitely Thursday that he wants to stay with the Jets long term. “I don’t know, man,” Wilson, a 2022 first-round pick, said, via Rich Cimini of ESPN. “I just go about my …
Read More »NT Grady Kelly from Florida State heading to Michigan State football
Michigan State football’s defensive line got a little deeper Thursday night. The Spartans picked up a transfer pledge from nose tackle Grady Kelly, who spent last season at Florida State and his first three at Colorado State. The 6-foot-2, 295-pound native of Navarre, Florida, has one season of eligibility remaining in 2025. After playing two games and redshirting in 2021, …
Read More »Kyle Shanahan: Isaac Guerendo has been a long shot all week
Reporting emerged earlier on Thursday noting that 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo is unlikely to play in Sunday’s game against the Dolphins due to a hamstring injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that reporting during a Thursday interview with KNBR. “I haven’t talked to the trainers yet to officially rule him out, but it’s been a long shot all week, …
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