Yearly Archives: 2024

Opt-out players are part of a larger college football problem [opinion]

Dec. 31—ATLANTA — Dvon Ellies sat alone on the Penn State sideline Saturday with his helmet on and his head bowed seemingly trying to make sense of it all. Ellies was hurting from the 38-25 loss to Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl. He was hurting from playing what probably was his final college game. Guys like him, Theo Johnson, …

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Predictions and latest odds for the Fiesta Bowl

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix was one of the Heisman Trophy finalists. After failing to clinch a Pac-12 championship, the No. 8 Oregon Ducks (11-2) will play in the Fiesta Bowl against the undefeated No. 20 Liberty Flames (13-0). The Flames are playing in their first season with Conference USA, and what a season it has been. They’ve earned a conference …

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Ravens and Niners clinch 1 seeds + Who really were league winners?

Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Football Show This embedded content is not available in your region. Week 17, like 2023 and the fantasy football season, is in the books. Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski run it back one last time for our final Sunday night recap pod of the season. The two provide their instant fantasy analysis on every game …

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Predictions and latest odds for the ReliaQuest Bowl

Quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) as the LSU Tigers take on Texas A&M in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, November 25, 2023. The 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl is ready to go as the No. 13 LSU Tigers (9-3) get ready to take on the Wisconsin Badgers (7-5). While several stars have already opted out of this matchup, including Heisman winner Jayden …

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Michigan vs. Alabama predictions, odds for CFP semifinal game

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws to wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) during practice Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in Carson, Calif. Michigan is scheduled to play against Alabama on New Year’s Day in the Rose Bowl, a semifinal in the College Football Playoff. Months, hundreds of practices, a dozen games, and a conference championship have led to this: No. 1 …

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Jim Harbaugh hires Don Yee

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh might soon be making a move back to the NFL. While he has avoided talking about potential pro football interest, his actions say it all. According to ESPN.com, Harbaugh has hired agent Don Yee. Yee represents Broncos coach Sean Payton. Yee also represented quarterback Tom Brady throughout his playing career. If/when Harbaugh will be pursuing potential …

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Bowl game TV coverage, channels, scores for Monday

Monday will be a bittersweet day for college football fans. While it’s filled to the brim with massive games, including both College Football Playoff semifinals, it’s also the last day of the season in which multiple games will be played. Monday’s schedule features five bowl games, none bigger than the two CFP semifinals. First up is the Rose Bowl between …

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With C.J. Stroud back, Texans look like playoff team in win over Titans

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter WIth C.J. Stroud back, the Texans looked pretty much how we expected.  It’s why it’s tough to bet against them getting into the playoffs. It’s why they could be dangerous if they do get in.  “I felt like I got back to my normal self really kind of fast,” Stroud said.  The No. 2 overall …

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AJ Dillon questionable to return with stinger, Packers lead Vikings 30-10

The Packers may be without running back AJ Dillon for the rest of Sunday’s game against the Vikings. Dillon is questionable to return with a stinger, Green Bay announced. Dillon has seven carries for 27 yards so far on Sunday. The Vikings have reached the end zone in large part due to a Packers special teams mistake. Returner Samori Toure …

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The top five bowl wins in Rutgers’ history

Rutgers football captured their seventh bowl championship in program history with their victory over Miami in the 2023 Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl. The Scarlet Knights appeared in 12 bowl games throughout program history, recording a 7-5 record. Rutgers’ first bowl game appearance was on December 10, 1978, when the Scarlet Knights lost to Arizona State, 34-18, in the Garden …

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Bills set up AFC East-deciding finale at Dolphins with 27-21 win over Patriots

Josh Allen ran for two touchdowns, cornerback Rasul Douglas returned one of his two interceptions for a score and the Buffalo Bills maintained their clear path to the playoffs with a 27-21 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. The three-time division champion Bills (10-6) now prepare for a season-ending showdown at the Dolphins (11-5) next weekend that will …

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Date and time set for Eagles-Giants in Week 18

Date and time set for Eagles-Giants in Week 18 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The NFL schedule for Week 18 is set. The Eagles will face the Giants at MetLife Stadium at 4:25 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7 in a game that will be televised on CBS. The other NFC games scheduled to kick off at 4:25 are Cowboys-Commanders, …

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