It wasn’t a great night of football across the board, but Week 15 of the NFL season is officially over. The Minnesota Vikings rolled over Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears 30-12 at U.S. Bank Stadium on Monday night. Both Aaron Jones and Cam Akers ran in short touchdowns for the Vikings, and Sam Darnold threw another one to Justin …
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Wisconsin loses veteran defensive back to the transfer portal
Wisconsin Badgers veteran cornerback Max Lofy announced his intention to enter the transfer portal on Monday. Lofy is now the seventh former Badger defensive back to enter the portal since it opened on Dec. 9, joining S Kami’o Latu, CB Braedyn Moore, DB Jace Arnold, CB Justin Taylor, CB Jonas Duclona and DB Amare Snowden. “I am forever grateful for …
Read More »Lane Johnson comes through again in big game vs. T.J. Watt
Lane Johnson comes through again in big game vs. T.J. Watt originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia There was a lot of drama leading into the Eagles’ game against the Steelers on Sunday afternoon and Lane Johnson didn’t have time for any of it. He had enough on his plate. “All I was thinking about was T.J. Watt today,” Johnson …
Read More »Will Alabama wear home or away jerseys for ReliaQuest Bowl vs. Michigan? What history tells us
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 01: Will Reichard #16 of the Alabama Crimson Tide kicks a field goal in the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines during the CFP Semifinal Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) When the Alabama Crimson Tide and Michigan Wolverines face off in the …
Read More »Doug Kramer: Not reporting as eligible unacceptable, 100 percent on me
Mental errors have had a big hand in the Bears’ current eight-game losing streak and they added another entry to the list in Minnesota on Monday night. Offensive lineman Doug Kramer failed to report as eligible when he came into the game as a fullback and a D’Andre Swift touchdown run that would have made the score 13-7 in the …
Read More »Bowl game schedule today: Everything to know about Frisco Bowl – West Virginia vs. Memphis
It’s all right, college football fans. You can admit it. We get you. Most of you are just waiting for the weekend, when the truly meaningful postseason games in the Football Bowl Subdivision will take place. But hey, non-playoff football is still better than no football, right? The bowl season continues Tuesday night with a single game on the lineup …
Read More »NFL Playoff Picture 2024: Updated AFC and NFC Standings, bracket, tiebreakers for Week 16
The Bills, Texans and Chiefs have clinched their divisions, the Lions, Steelers, Vikings and Eagles have clinched playoff berths, and eight more playoff spots are up for grabs. Here’s how the playoff picture looks heading into Week 16: NFC Playoff Picture DIVISION LEADERS 1. Detroit Lions (12-2): Clinched a playoff berth. 2. Philadelphia Eagles (12-2): Clinched a playoff berth. 3. …
Read More »TV, commentators set for Sugar Bowl
Jan 10, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Greg McElroy attends the 2022 CFP college football national championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The No. 2 seeded Georgia Bulldogs (11-2) play the winner of the No. 10 Indiana Hoosiers (11-1) at No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (11-1) game in the Sugar Bowl. Georgia has a …
Read More »49ers empty De’Vondre Campbell’s locker, remove his name plate
The 49ers are done with linebacker De’Vondre Campbell. Yes, they’ve imposed a three-game suspension after he refused to play on Thursday night. But that’s an obvious (and hardly unjustified) effort to save some money and to keep him from playing for another team, which might be what he wants. Regardless, he won’t be back. Via Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, the …
Read More »Who is West Virginia’s coach? Rich Rodriguez will not count Mountaineers in Frisco Bowl
West Virginia football is running it back with one of its most successful coaches. The Mountaineers officially announced the hiring of Jacksonville State’s Rich Rodriguez on Thursday, as the two sides reunite for the first time since 2007. REQUIRED READING: West Virginia brings back Jacksonville State’s Rich Rodriguez as next head coach Rodriguez, who coached West Virginia from 2001-07, won …
Read More »Monday Night Football: Vikings CB Stephon Gilmore inactive, but Bears RB D’Andre Swift will play
Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore will not play in Monday Night Football. Gilmore (hamstring) returned to practice Saturday with limited work, but he will miss his second consecutive game. Fabian Moreau will see extra snaps at corner behind Byron Murphy and Shaq Griffin in Gilmore’s absence. Moreau played 39 of 74 snaps last week against the Falcons. The Vikings’ other inactives …
Read More »Former Huskers edge defender commits to LSU Tigers
Aug 27, 2022; Dublin, IRELAND; Nebraska Cornhuskers edge rusher Jimari Butler walks the pitch before the Aer Lingus college football series against the Northwestern Wildcats at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Moran-USA TODAY Sports Former Nebraska football defensive lineman Jimari Butler announced he was transferring to the LSU Tigers on Saturday night. He made the announcement on X. Butler played …
Read More »Monday Night Football: Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell is inactive vs. Falcons
Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell will dress, but he is inactive for Monday Night Football. He will serve as the emergency, third quarterback, making him eligible to play only if Desmond Ridder and Carter Bradley are injured. O’Connell went through a pregame workout where it was determined he was not ready to start after missing practice all week with a bone …
Read More »What to watch: Iowa Western meets Hutchinson in NJCAA title game at WT’s Buffalo Stadium
At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, No. 1 Iowa Western will take on No. 3 Hutchinson in the 2024 Credit Union 1 NJCAA Division I Football Championship presented by Zurich Insurance. The game will be played on the campus of West Texas A&M at Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium in Canyon. Tickets for the contest are available starting at $15 for general admission. The …
Read More »Mike Tomlin has never had a losing NFL season. Trust is key to his success
Mike Tomlin and the Steelers are heading to the playoffs for the fourth time in five seasons. Photograph: Joseph Maiorana/USA Today Sports Earlier this month, Mike Tomlin was asked what he had learned about his receivers in the absence of the group’s star, George Pickens, through injury. It was not the first time Tomlin’s team had been questioned this season, …
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