One of the most exciting players on Oregon State’s offense under new MSU coach Jonathan Smith was wide receiver Silas Bolden. Bolden recently entered the NCAA transfer portal, and Michigan State football extended an offer to Bolden on Wednesday night. Bolden caught 54 passes for 746 yards last season for the Beavers. Michigan State Offered! pic.twitter.com/yyqZPE6Srs — $ilas (@silasbolden_) January …
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Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 18 of 2023 season
Below are my Week 18, 2023 positional ranks for PPR leagues. As always, these ranks are continually updated throughout the week, so check back often. And don’t forget to check out Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry every weekday at noon ET on Peacock. It’s then available — as full episodes and clips — on demand on Peacock, the …
Read More »Ohio State wide receiver Julian Fleming announces he’s transferring to Penn State
Jan. 3—Julian Fleming, the former Southern Columbia High School star who spent the last four seasons at Ohio State, announced Wednesday that he’s transferring to Penn State. The 6-2, 210-pound Fleming was the No. 1 wide receiver in the 2020 recruiting class and a two-time Pennsylvania Gatorade Player of the Year. He caught 80 passes for 990 yards and seven …
Read More »Rams plan to play Puka Nacua until he does “something special” on Sunday
The Rams won’t play quarterback Matthew Stafford on Sunday against the 49ers. They will, however, play standout rookie receiver Puka Nacua. Until he breaks the single-season rookie receiving record, apparently. “I think you’d like to be able to see him get an opportunity to do something special and then be smart with him,” coach Sean McVay told reporters on Wednesday …
Read More »Andrew Atkins named St. George’s football coach after 2023 interim tag lifted
After spending the 2023 season as interim head coach, Andrew Atkins was named the full-time coach for St. George’s football team, the school announced in a release to families on Wednesday. Under Atkins as the interim coach, St. George’s went 2-8, beating St. Benedict in the season finale and MLK Prep on Sept. 8. “Coach Atkins and his staff will …
Read More »Jets’ Sauce Gardner, Quinnen Williams named AFC Pro Bowl starters
For the second straight year, Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams will be headed to the Pro Bowl as starters for the AFC. Gardner followed up his Defensive Rookie of the Year campaign by putting up another stellar season on the outside with 10 passes defensed and a forced fumble through 15 games. Williams, now in his …
Read More »5 Florida-related takeaways from 2024 Under Armour Next All-America football game
ORLANDO — One of the nation’s premier high school football showcases quickly turned into a one-sided romp Wednesday as Team Ice cruised past Team Fire 39-9 in the Under Armour Next All-America Game at Camping World Stadium. College football fans got an early look at future Saturday stars. Alabama-bound linebacker Cayden Jones and Oregon-signed defensive back Ify Obidegwu each returned …
Read More »Bobby Wagner certain he will play in 2024
Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner is going to his ninth Pro Bowl in his 12th season. He is 33, but while others might have a question about his future, Wagner doesn’t. He left no doubt Wednesday that he plans to play in 2024. “One hundred percent,” Wagner said, via Brady Henderson of ESPN. Wagner is scheduled to become a free agent …
Read More »J.J. McCarthy clarifies to ESPN: Sign-stealing comments about concealment
Michigan football found itself under scrutiny yet again on Wednesday when quarterback J.J. McCarthy responded to a question in a national championship game teleconference about how the sign-stealing allegations have taken away from the players’ accomplishments. “Yeah, and I also feel like it’s so unfortunate because there’s probably — I don’t want to say a crazy number, but I’d say …
Read More »Austin Ekeler weighs future after disappointing season for Chargers with free agency on horizon
Hardly anyone knew about Austin Ekeler when he made the Los Angeles Chargers’ roster as an undrafted rookie in 2017. As the running back approaches what could be his final game in powder blue, Ekeler has been a fan favorite among Chargers fans — even during a frustrating season. Ekeler has reached 1,000 yards from scrimmage for the third straight …
Read More »NBC’s NFL analysts gush over Justin Fields, plead Bears to keep him
NBC’s NFL analysts gush over Justin Fields, plead Bears to keep him originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Justin Fields train keeps adding more passengers. As the season winds down, the Bears quarterback has everyone on his side. The players are steadfast supporters of his play. The fans chanted their desire to keep him at quarterback last game. But …
Read More »The 8 Teams Irish Have Never Defeated
Notre Dame has been playing football since 1887 and now ranks in the top five all-time in victories with only Michigan, Ohio State, and Alabama and having more than the 948 Notre Dame has compiled (same as Texas). In all of those wins though, there are a little more than a handful of teams that the Fighting Irish have played …
Read More »Cowboys sign LB Damien Wilson to practice squad
The Cowboys are bringing back linebacker Damien Wilson, the team announced. He has agreed to spot on Dallas’ practice squad. The Cowboys also agreed to terms with receiver Racey McMath and running back SaRodorick Thompson for practice squad spots. Offensive lineman La’el Collins could re-join the Cowboys on their practice report, but despite reports that a deal was done, Collins …
Read More »Goshen set to hire new football coach Hecklinski pending board approval
Jan. 3—GOSHEN — Goshen Community Schools announced that Joseph Hecklinski will be the new head football coach of the RedHawks, pending school board approval Monday. Hecklinski would bring Division I coaching experience with him to Goshen, serving as Ball State’s recruiting coordinator and running backs coach this past season. His time with the Cardinals has also seen him serve roles …
Read More »Five Pro Bowl snubs: Bucs’ Antoine Winfield leads the way
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter Ah, Pro Bowl snubs. There isn’t even a real game anymore, and the game isn’t in Hawaii or Las Vegas but back in Orlando. But the honor of being named to the Pro Bowl remains an important currency toward building a résumé for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. So every year, when the combined …
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