Jan 1, 2024; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) blocks Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Mason Graham (55) during the first half in the 2024 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Alabama Crimson Tide will face the Michigan Wolverines in a matchup of two powerhouse …

A harsh reality: What’s really behind Belichick’s hard pivot to UNC originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston “This is not about control,” Michael Lombardi said last Friday after news broke that Bill Belichick was mulling a move to the University of North Carolina. “I don’t want anybody to misinterpret this.” That addendum from Lombardi came near the end of a …

The 125th edition of The Army vs. Navy Game takes center stage of the college football world this weekend, officially putting a cap on the 2024 regular season. While any college football fan worth their salt would watch the game regardless, there’s certainly no harm in some recreational entertainment! So, whether you’re rooting for Army or Navy, you can also …

PHILADELPHIA — The first time Saquon Barkley met A.J. Brown, he was floored. A hard worker himself, Barkley was amazed how hard Brown worked, how he trained to be great. There’s a common ground between the Philadelphia Eagles teammates, besides their God-given ability to make plays on Sunday.  Barkley can easily relate to Brown. They both want to be great.  …

ATHENS, GA – SEPTEMBER 11: Former running back Herschel Walker for the Georgia Bulldogs on the sidelines against the UAB Blazers in the first half at Sanford Stadium on September 11, 2021 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Brett Davis/Getty Images) Former Georgia Bulldogs running back Herschel Walker is the greatest college football player of all-time. Walker, who played football at …

Clark states Campbell ‘should never play again’ for 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Opinions are soaring through the NFL world regarding De’Vondre Campbell after the 49ers linebacker refused to play in Thursday night’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Former NFL safety-turned-ESPN analyst Ryan Clark shared a passionate response Friday morning on “Get Up,” explaining why he …

The 2024-25 college football bowl season will kick off on Saturday when South Alabama takes on Western Michigan in the Salute to Veterans Bowl at 9 p.m. ET. Over the course of the next five weeks, there will be 46 bowl matchups (including all College Football Playoff games) and the college football bowl schedule includes some stylistically intriguing battles. South …

USATSI The hits keep coming for the Jacksonville Jaguars. On Friday, coach Doug Pederson announced that tight end Evan Engram will miss the remainder of the 2024 regular season due to a torn labrum that will require surgery. Pederson noted that Engram suffered the injury during the team’s Week 14 win over the Tennessee Titans. He did not practice on …

Mike Leonard is returning as football coach at Franklin College. The school announced Friday that Leonard, the all-time wins leader at Franklin, would return as coach. Leonard stepped down after the 2019 season following a 17-year tenure with a 129-55 record, including 11 outright or shared Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference championships and nine Division III playoff appearances. Leonard, who was …

The Yahoo team predicts which players (or defenses) could offer a league-winning performance through the playoffs to help secure you that coveted fantasy football championship. The league-winning QB nobody saw coming Sometimes I think pass-game consistency is a make-believe thing that we shouldn’t really chase after, but Sam Darnold of all people is making me rethink that topic. Darnold has …

No. 17 BYU and No. 23 Colorado both had College Football Playoff aspirations, but they will have to settle for a meeting in the Alamo Bowl during the 2024-25 college football bowl schedule instead. The Cougars missed out on a playoff spot after losing to Kansas and Arizona State down the stretch of the regular season, while Colorado also suffered …

Week 15 features four NFL matchups that match two teams who would currently be in the NFL playoffs if the season ended today: Bills vs. Lions, Steelers vs. Eagles, Buccaneers vs. Chargers, and Packers vs. Seahawks. Getting top wide receiver Mike Evans back from injury certainly helped Baker Mayfield and company in Tampa Bay. Los Angeles was considered an afterthought …

Tigers Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier 13 throws a pass as the LSU Tigers take on the Vanderbilt Commodores. Nov 23, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; at Tiger Stadium. Following a breakout season at LSU, Garrett Nussmeier made a decision to don the purple and gold once again. The quarterback will return for his senior season, according to a post from his …

© Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images No coach is more accomplished in the game of football than Bill Belichick but even some of his most ardent supporters – and some of his former players – scoffed at the idea recently that he could see him as a college coach. “Absolutely not,” Julian Edelman said on Fox NFL Sunday. “No,” Tom Brady said. …

The Western Michigan Broncos (6-6) are set to take on the South Alabama Jaguars (6-6) in the 2024 Salute to Veterans Bowl game on Saturday. Western Michigan finished with a 5-3 record in the MAC. The Broncos snapped a three-game losing streak and achieved bowl eligibility with their 26-18 win over Eastern Michigan in their regular season finale. South Alabama …