Yearly Archives: 2024

Why Taylor Swift claims 49ers QB Purdy put her ‘through a lot’

Why Taylor Swift claims 49ers QB Purdy put her ‘through a lot’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy and Taylor Swift apparently have worked their differences out. While visiting patients at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City on Friday, a young fan asked if her song “Paper Rings” was about the 49ers quarterback — and the singer-songwriter …

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ESPN matchup prediction win probability favors Penn State vs. SMU

Penn State is preparing for its College Football Playoff debut this week, and the Nittany Lions remain a pretty decent favorite at home against SMU of the ACC. Penn State is widely expected by many to come out of this weekend’s playoff matchup as a winner to setup a trip to the Fiesta Bowl to face Mountain West Conference champion …

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Bosa reveals how Campbell foreshadowed 49ers exit before game

Bosa reveals how Campbell foreshadowed 49ers exit before game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Nick Bosa detected the warning signs in the locker room before the 49ers took the field Thursday night at Levi’s Stadium. Linebacker De’Vondre Campbell, 31, a nine-year NFL veteran, apparently was not happy with his role as the 49ers prepared to …

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Odell Beckham Jr. landing spots: Logical fits for former Pro Bowl WR after clearing waivers

Veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has cleared waivers after mutually agreeing to part ways with the Miami Dolphins last week, according to NFL Media. Miami officially waived OBJ Friday, allowing the three-time Pro Bowler to seek another opportunity with a different team. The 32-year-old began the 2024 NFL season on the physically unable to perform list and was activated on Oct. 5. In his …

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Former 5-star QB Air Noland departs Ohio State

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on Rivals.com, the leader in college football and basketball recruiting coverage. Be the first to know and follow your teams by signing up here. Not many colleges end up with two of the top three Rivals.com’s pro-style quarterbacks. Ohio State ended up in that scenario due to some good luck, but odds were good that something …

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Bosa expresses desires for 49ers’ 2025 defensive personnel

Bosa expresses desires for 49ers’ 2025 defensive personnel originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers’ 2024 NFL season has fallen shy of expectations, but defensive end Nick Bosa believes it should not warrant big changes on defense after the season. After all, the 49ers own the league’s third-ranked defense, having allowed 298.8 yards per game …

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Iowa football offers former Idaho WR, blue-chip transfer portal target

Former Idaho Vandals wide receiver Jordan Dwyer reported an offer from the Iowa Hawkeyes on Sunday afternoon. It’s the latest transfer portal development for Iowa as first-year Hawkeye offensive coordinator Tim Lester looks to continue filling out his offensive personnel with talented playmakers. Dwyer enjoyed a breakout 2024 season with the Vandals. The 6-foot, 195 pound wide receiver racked up …

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Change certainly coming to College Football Playoff, but how much and when? ‘Too soon to say it’s broken’

Change is inevitable for the College Football Playoff, but just how drastic those tweaks could be after just one year in a new, 12-team format is uncertain.  Conference commissioners are developing campaigns for changes as soon as the 2025 season, but others have asked for patience, including the CFP’s outgoing selection committee chairman. “It’s too soon to say it’s broken,” …

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Which position will Hunter play in NFL? Glazer reveals front office poll

Which position will Hunter play in NFL? Glazer reveals front office poll originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Colorado star Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy this past weekend as college football’s most outstanding player, and he’s No. 1 on many prospect rankings ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. Hunter is a rare player. He starred as both a wide …

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