Here at Fighting Irish Wire we certainly like to keep a watchful eye on the happenings around Notre Dame’s biggest rival, USC. Tuesday saw Lincoln Riley and the Trojans dip into the transfer portal and add a wide receiver. Not just any wide receiver though, instead one from the Division III ranks. Jaden Richardson stands 6-2 and weighs 210-pounds and …

The Cowboys are welcoming back a familiar face.  Dallas is reportedly signing right tackle La’el Collins to its practice squad following his workout with the club Tuesday, according to NFL Media. Collins spent six seasons with the Cowboys, starting 71 games as part of one of the best offensive lines in football alongside Zack Martin and Tyron Smith. He signed …

With 3,803 passing yards and 38 total touchdowns, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is having another stellar season and could help fantasy managers with a big finish in Week 18. (Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Jalen Hurts has already established a career high in passing yards with 3,803, and can surpass the magical 4,000-yard mark on the …

Seven-time Super Bowl champion and retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady spent his college football career at the University of Michigan. He was a member of the 1997 national championship team and, in 2000, led Michigan to a dramatic overtime win against Alabama in the Orange Bowl. So, it’s no surprise Brady was rooting on his alma mater Monday when the …

There’s been constant speculation of late regarding the future of Bill Belichick and whether he will return as the Patriots head coach next year. That figures to only intensify as this regular season winds down. Belichick doesn’t normally dignify such conversation with any comment, but he made a humorous exception Tuesday. “If I was going to do anything, I’d put …

The Ravens have not divulged their plans for playing starters in this weekend’s game against the Steelers and health issues will be part of the decision-making process this week. Safety Kyle Hamilton and right guard Kevin Zeitler were both out of last Sunday’s win over the Dolphins and both players are listed as limited participants on Tuesday. The team did …

After toiling in mediocrity for more than a decade, No. 3 Texas finally returned to college football’s upper echelon in 2023. However, those familiar with the Longhorn fanbase understand that conference title and a 37-31 College Football Playoff loss to No. 2 Washington is going to do more to whet the appetite for success around the program than quench it.  Just minutes …

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter The NFL has set itself up for a huge final weekend, with 20 teams still in contention for a trip to Super Bowl LVIII. It’s the most teams that have remained alive in the final week of the season in 41 years. That’s swell for those who enjoy success. But don’t forget about the rest …

Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett was estimated as a full practice participant Tuesday. It is the first time since Dec. 1 that he has had that listing. Pickett underwent tightrope surgery for a high-ankle sprain Dec. 4, a day after aggravating his injury in the loss to the Cardinals. He went through two weeks of limited practice time, and, despite being …

At this time next week, it’s unclear if Bill Belichick will be able to call himself the head coach of the New England Patriots. The franchise icon’s job status has been the topic of conversation throughout the second half of the season after it was clear that the Patriots campaign had gone awry. He could very well be coaching in …

The Lone Star Showdown officially returns to the Texas gridiron this year and the smack talk has already begun for the Nov. 30 matchup at Kyle Field. Washington defeated Texas 37-31 in the Sugar Bowl on Monday night in New Orleans. With a win in the College Football Playoff semifinals, the unbeaten Huskies advanced to play undefeated Michigan in the …

New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier has suffered a “medium-body” injury and will miss Wednesday’s game against the Washington Capitals, coach Lindy Ruff said Tuesday. Meier will not travel with the team after missing the third period of Saturday’s 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins. “He’s just being evaluated,” Ruff said. “He won’t make the trip. … Hopefully, it shouldn’t …

The Saturday night showdown between the NFC North champion Detroit Lions and the playoff-bound Dallas Cowboys concluded as one of the NFL’s most thrilling games thanks to a quirky series of events surrounding the Lions’ attempt at a game-winning two-point conversion.  The Cowboys exited the contest as 20-19 victors after stopping Detroit’s third two-point conversion attempt after penalties for both …

Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. fell just short of winning the Heisman Trophy, but an impressive performance in the Sugar Bowl to send his team to the national championship game isn’t a bad consolation prize. Penix led the Huskies to a nail-biting 37-31 win over the Texas Longhorns on New Year’s Day to secure a spot in the College …

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett says the coaching staff felt he wasn’t ready to play against the Seahawks, which is why he was inactive during Pittsburgh’s 30-20 win over Seattle. The second-year pro, who had right ankle surgery a month ago, denied online speculation that he told the coaching staff he didn’t want to suit up as a backup behind …