Charvarius Ward downgraded to out for 49ers vs. Lions Week 17 matchup originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Cornerback Charvarius Ward will not be available for the 49ers’ game Monday night against the Detroit Lions. The 49ers on Sunday downgraded his status to out for the team’s Week 17 game at Levi’s Stadium. San Francisco initially listed Ward as …

With first-round matchups completed, the 2024-25 College Football Playoff bracket advances to the quarterfinals on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The second round begins on Dec. 31 when No. 3 seed Boise State takes on No. 6 seed Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET. Then the action continues with three games …

PHILADELPHIA — Kenny Pickett left Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys in the third quarter with a rib injury. Pickett is questionable to return, per the Eagles.  Pickett was hit in the ribs on a touchdown throw to A.J. Brown that was called back by penalty. He went to the sideline and kneeled down to catch his breath before heading …

Phil Loadholt watches during the University of Oklahoma’s annual spring football game at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April 23, 2022. Ou Sooners Spring Football Game As the coaching carousel continues, former Oklahoma offensive lineman and offensive analyst Phil Loadholt is reuniting with Jeff Lebby at Mississippi State, according to a report from Steve Robertson and Matt …

Eagles’ Saquon Barkley makes history, passes 2,000 yards rushing originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Saquon Barkley has cemented his place in NFL history. The Eagles’ star running back surpassed the 2,000-yard barrier in the fourth quarter of the Eagles’ game against the Cowboys as fans at the Linc chanted, “MVP!” Barkley, 27, is just the ninth player in NFL …

Getty Images Texas A&M continued its impressive run of transfer portal additions on offense with the commitment of former NC State wide receiver KC Concepcion, bolstering the Aggies’ wide receiver depth for 2025 with a high-ceiling playmaker on the outside. This brings a conclusion to the portal recruitment of a player who was one of the best remaining prospects in …

Many of the league’s top playmakers are in action on Sunday, including Saquon Barkley, De’Von Achane and Justin Jefferson. Is a sound NFL DFS strategy to secure at least one elite option at a position with fewer options for NFL DFS lineups? The Carolina Panthers rank last against the run in nearly every statistical category, including yards per rush (5.1) …

Penn State’s Tyler Warren not only draws attention for his eye-popping plays at tight end but also for his ability to line up anywhere on the offense. The former high school three-sport athlete has no problem slotting at multiple spots along the line of scrimmage and has played five other positions, including wide receiver, backfield, wildcat quarterback, center and fullback. Warren …

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 29: Kenny Pickett #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on December 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) With the NFL regular season winding to its end, the Philadelphia Eagles are down to their third-string quarterback. Starter Jalen Hurts remained …

Getty The NCAA’s winter transfer portal window for college football officially closed Dec. 28, but that doesn’t mean all player movement has stopped — and of course it does not preclude transfer commitments, which there will be a ton of this week. There are key exceptions and processes that will keep the transfer portal active in the coming days and …

The Indianapolis Colts (7-8) will try to keep their slim playoff hopes alive when they face the New York Giants (2-13) on Sunday afternoon. Indianapolis needs to win out and get help from multiple teams in order to make the postseason field. The Colts have won three of their last five games, including road wins against the Jets and Patriots. New …

Tim Prangley, Trojans Wire Heading into USC football’s Las Vegas Bowl matchup with Texas A&M Friday night, we knew the Trojans’ running back room would be significantly depleted. Top running back Woody Marks, who is headed to the NFL, opted out of the game. No. 2 back Quinten Joyner also entered the transfer portal, leaving the Trojans with just two …

Shanahan commends 49ers vets for maintaining ‘standard’ in tough year originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ 2024 NFL season didn’t go as planned, but that doesn’t mean the mindset in the locker room has changed at all. San Francisco has two games remaining with only pride and honor to play for after officially being eliminated from playoff …

The No. 19 Missouri Tigers (9-3) will look to wrap up a strong campaign as they take on the Iowa Hawkeyes (8-4) in an SEC vs. Big Ten matchup in the 2024 Music City Bowl on Monday. It’s the only bowl game on the schedule that day, making this a spotlight opportunity for programs that have been fighting to get …

Rams coach Sean McVay said he is wary of changing his routines preparing for the team’s next game to monitor NFL scores that could clinch a playoff spot for his team. (Ryan Sun / Associated Press) Sean McVay does not want to look too far ahead. The Rams will play the Seattle Seahawks next weekend, but there is a chance …