Disappointment is high on the flights back to Seattle for a Washington program and fanbase that was along for the ride as a 21-game winning streak put the Huskies on the verge of a national championship. It hurts to see the season end the way it did in a 34-13 loss to Michigan in the College Football Playoff National Championship. …

After the last tackle he made in his second season playing football at California in 2020, former Phoenix Desert Vista defensive lineman Brett Johnson went 1,001 days before playing in another college game. There was a car accident that caused a serious hip injury that forced him to miss the 2021 season. There was the torn ACL during 2022 training …

Jan 10, 2024, 02:06 AM ET Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras will “be out for a while,” according to coach Greg Cronin, after he suffered a lower-body injury in the first period of Tuesday night’s 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators. The Ducks’ top line left wing was injured just 6:25 into the first period when he and Predators forward …

The final US LBM Coaches Poll of the 2023 college football season was released Tuesday and five 2024 Big 12 teams were ranked in the top 25. Leading the way was No. 11 Arizona, which improved three spots after beating new-No. 15 Oklahoma in the Alamo Bowl. The Wildcats, along with Colorado, Arizona State and Utah, will be leaving the …

USATSI To the surprise of no one, Michigan finished as the unanimous No. 1 team in the final Coaches Poll top 25 of the 2023 season after capturing its first national title in 26 years. But there is a bit of a surprise in the top four, as Georgia leapfrogged the likes of Texas and Alabama to climb three spots …

Michigan Wolverines tight end Colston Loveland (18) celebrates after winning 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game against the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium. Michigan reigns supreme! The Michigan Wolverines secured their first ever College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, defeating No. 2 Washington by a considerable margin, 34-13. The Wolverines became just the fourth school all-time to finish …

Fans beg Bears to hire Jim Harbaugh as head coach originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears fans watched with stars in their eyes as Jim Harbaugh hoisted the CFP National Championship trophy Monday night. Speculation about Harbaugh returning to the NFL has been a recurring offseason storyline since he took the head coaching job at Michigan in 2015. This …

Bethel University stayed in-house by naming Mike McElroy, 35, as its new football coach Tuesday. He will be replacing Steve Johnson, who retired after 35 seasons spent transforming the Royals from an also-ran to a potent force in the MIAC and Division III. The proverbial large shoes to fill, coach? “You ain’t kidding,” McElroy said in a phone conversation after …

As the sports world waits with bated breath for Bill Belichick’s coaching fate to be announced, fans can’t help but reminisce about the most memorable moments during his 24-year tenure in New England — including an unfortunate viral snub.  It’s been five years since the Super Bowl-winning coach found himself in a viral moment for seemingly snubbing a couple of …

When the news dropped, it was a wave of disbelief. Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel — the bone marrow identity of his NFL franchise — had been shown to the door by team owner Amy Adams Strunk. Across the league, text messages exploded with utter incredulity. First from a league source who worked with Vrabel for years and was just …

Rutgers football’s Pinstripe Bowl win over Miami certainly seemed to help the program’s perception nationally. It saw Rutgers make a move in the final ESPN FPI update of the year. Rutgers moved up four spots, finishing No. 50 nationally in the ESPN FPI index. Interestingly enough, Miami did not move at all despite the loss to Rutgers. The Hurricanes are …

For a complete list of this year’s transfers, follow Rivals.com’s tracker. USC might finally have its next quarterback. Former UNLV starting QB Jayden Maiava reportedly committed to the Trojans on Tuesday just one day after he said he was headed to Georgia. The initial choice seemed odd because Maiava would almost certainly be a backup behind 2023 Bulldogs starter Carson …

Mooney Ward competing with self as key to 49ers’ secondary originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Charavarius Ward received his first Pro Bowl nod for his performance during the 2023 NFL regular season, but that’s not the only goal the 49ers cornerback has set. “It’s a good feeling,” Ward said after receiving the news. “It’s always …

Jan. 9—New Mexico State head coach Tony Sanchez announced the hiring of Joe Morris as the Aggies’ new defensive line coach on Tuesday. On Dec. 28, 24/7 Sports’ Chris Hummer reported the Aggies were expected to hire Morris in an on-field coaching capacity. Morris replaces Chuka Ndulue, who was hired as Colorado State’s defensive line coach on Jan. 3 after …

Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, he announced Tuesday. Mitchell was one of the most impactful transfer portal additions of the 2023 cycle, regardless of position, for the Longhorns after two seasons at Georgia. He immediately grabbed a starting spot despite stepping into a loaded room that included the likes of star Xavier Worthy and …