With the Michigan Wolverines being the college football national champions for 2023, it is time to transition from the Pac-12 Conference to the Big Ten Conference. With USC, UCLA, Washington, and Oregon joining the Big Ten in 2024 and beyond, it will look a lot different. We take a look at each program’s toughest game looking ahead for 2024, and …
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Can Alabama football’s Kalen DeBoer recruit the South? Scratch that question
What does Kalen DeBoer bring? What does he not bring? Will his wiz of an offensive coordinator, Ryan Grubb, come along? And are his shoulders broad enough to bear the weight of replacing a living legend? On his first day on the job, there were myriad questions about Alabama football’s 28th head coach. But let’s put this one to rest …
Read More »When is it, how to watch, half-time show and latest odds
The NFL play-offs are underway meaning the biggest sports event in the 2024 calendar – Super Bowl LVIII – is fast approaching. This year’s game takes place in Las Vegas, when millions of eyes from around the world will be fixed on the two teams battling it out for the Vince Lombardi trophy. We have four playoff rounds to get …
Read More »Former Auburn safety Travaris Robinson joins Georgia’s coaching staff
Auburn officially announced the hiring of Charles Kelly on Friday, giving him the title of “co-defensive coordinator.” It is uncertain who Kelly will share coordinator duties with after Ron Robert’s departure. Several Auburn fans hoped that head coach Hugh Freeze would bring home former Tiger free safety Travaris Robinson, who spent the last two seasons as cornerbacks coach on Nick …
Read More »A.J. Brown “fought like crazy” to be able to play
A weird vibe has emerged generally for the Eagles in recent weeks. A very weird vibe has specifically emerged between the Eagles and receiver A.J. Brown. That’s why some have raised eyebrows that Brown is out for Monday night’s playoff game, with a knee injury. The news came a day after Brown removed all Eagles content from his Instagram page …
Read More »Texas played a big part in this year’s Ceddy Awards for college football’s best
As we mourn the end of the 2023 college football season, let’s take one last glance at the year that was. Enjoy this latest batch of Ceddys: the best (and worst) of the college football season. Best post: Steve Sarkisian. Longhorn Nation spent Thursday and Friday biting their collective nails as reports circulated about Alabama’s possible interest in him to …
Read More »Titans complete interview with Antonio Pierce
The Titans completed another head coaching interview on Saturday. The team announced that they wrapped up a virtual interview with Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce. They interviewed Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan and Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka on Friday. Pierce went 5-4 with the Raiders after Josh McDaniels was fired during the regular season. His work has drawn …
Read More »Highlights from Alabama football coach’s intro to Crimson Tide
After a brief-yet-exhaustive search, one that was projected to last 72 hours but was complete in 49, Alabama football selected Washington’s Kalen DeBoer as the successor to legendary Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban, who retired Wednesday after six national championships in 17 seasons at the helm. On Saturday afternoon, and with Saban watching from the first row, DeBoer got his …
Read More »PFT’s 2023 NFL MVP: Lamar Jackson
A few weeks ago, Lamar Jackson called me “Flores.” I’ll now call him “MVP.” The Ravens quarterback is the runaway chase for recognition as the Most Valuable Player in the NFL. It’s an annual award that drives conversation throughout the season, until sufficient achievements on the field make it obvious. Jackson emerged as the favorite after the Ravens did to …
Read More »Michigan football’s Jake Thaw details why he’s transferring and it’s not Rose Bowl fumble.
The moment has been seen by millions already, literally. Michigan football’s senior wide receiver Jake Thaw — who’s already put his name in the transfer portal — was one of a handful of team representatives, along with coach Jim Harbaugh, who spent Friday afternoon at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital with the national championship trophy while greeting patients and their families, …
Read More »How the Steelers-Bills weather delay affects the AFC playoffs
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz reacts to the Pittsburgh vs. Buffalo wild card game being moved to Monday due to weather and discusses how it impacts next weekend’s schedule. Video Transcript [AUDIO LOGO] JASON FITZ: In a somewhat surprising move, the NFL has announced that the playoff match-up between the Steelers and Bills in Buffalo scheduled for Sunday has been postponed …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Washington WR Rome Odunze, RB Dillon Johnson declare after helping spark playoff run
Washington star receiver Rome Odunze and running back Dillon Johnson are declaring for the NFL Draft after prolific seasons, the pair told ESPN, with Odunze’s departure in particular signifying both a tremendous loss for the Huskies and a highly desired prospect for the next level. Odunze is expected to be one of the first receivers off the board in April …
Read More »1 play summed up Dolphins’ frigid offense and it can’t be entirely blamed on historically cold night at Arrowhead
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With two minutes left in the second quarter, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa dropped back to pass on a third-and-13. On the left side of the play, Kansas City Chiefs star cornerback L’Jarius Sneed jammed Tyreek Hill so hard that Hill damn near became a frozen artifact stuck in the tundra of Arrowhead Stadium. On the …
Read More »Warde Manuel ‘working’ to get Jim Harbaugh new deal
Shortly after captain Trevor Keegan had finished shotgunning adult beverages without a shirt in sub-freezing temperatures, Alex Orji had concluded playing catch with fans who lined the downtown roads and the general hoopla of the national championship parade through Ann Arbor had subsided, the celebration moved indoor to Crisler Center. Michigan football’s 2023 national championship celebration was sold out Saturday …
Read More »Mike Utley’s courage was the inspiration behind the Lions’ last playoff win
Detroit Lions offensive linesman Mike Utley is examined after suffering a spinal injury on Nov. 18, 1991. (Blake Discher / Associated Press) Even in a hospital bed, with a horrific spinal-cord injury that would confine him to a wheelchair for the rest of his life, Mike Utley gave his Detroit Lions teammate a helping hand. It was in the form …
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