Dec. 24—*** Turns out, college football programs can tell the truth … when there is no other choice. Or the truth is already out there. Take Georgia for example. On Monday, Georgia quarterback Carson Beck had surgery on his injured elbow. The school announced he is out for the remainder of the season. The news means redshirt sophomore Gunnar Stockton, …

The NFL released the playoff scenarios for Week 17, determining which teams can secure a No. 1 seed — which comes with a first-round bye and home-field advantage — a division title or a playoff berth this week.  In the AFC, the Buffalo Bills (12-3) have clinched the AFC East, the Houston Texans (9-6) have clinched the AFC South and the Kansas City …

Nov 16, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly against the Florida Gators during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images The first round of the College Football Playoff came and went. LSU was not there. A three-game losing streak knocked LSU out of the picture in November, extending LSU’s …

How Patriots can move up to No. 1 pick in 2025 draft order in Week 17 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots had a successful Week 16 even though they lost to the Buffalo Bills 24-21 on the road. It was a close, competitive game in Buffalo during which the Patriots made meaningful progress, especially on …

Sep 30, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; LSU Tigers offensive linemen Emery Jones Jr. (50), Miles Frazier (70) and Charles Turner III (69) block during the second half against the Mississippi Rebelsat Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports LSU football will have one of its top offensive linemen when it faces Baylor in the Texas Bowl on New Year’s …

The Week 17 NFL odds have the 13-2 Minnesota Vikings as only 1.5-point home favorites over the 11-4 Green Bay Packers. Minnesota won the first matchup, 31-29, though Green Bay made the score closer than the game itself. With quarterback Sam Darnold playing at a Pro Bowl-caliber level, Minnesota has its sights on the NFC’s No. 1 seed and a …

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins (1) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Will Howard (18) during the first half of the College Football Playoff first round game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Dec. 21, 2024. Ohio State football throttled the Tennessee Volunteers at Ohio Stadium on Saturday. The Buckeyes got out to a quick 21-0 lead by the …

On Monday Night Football the Packers became the ninth team to clinch a playoff berth this season, with five spots still to be earned. Here’s how the playoff picture looks heading into Week 17: NFC Playoff Picture DIVISION LEADERS 1. Detroit Lions (13-2): Clinched a playoff berth. 2. Philadelphia Eagles (12-3): Clinched a playoff berth. 3. Los Angeles Rams (9-6): …

The first round of the College Football Playoff featured four losing teams, but each of the four leaves the year on firm ground. It was nearly unthinkable that SMU or Indiana could play for a national championship entering the year. Clemson and Tennessee also cemented themselves as programs on the rise.  Now, the hard part starts. After reaching the College …

49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw has likely taken his final snap of the 2024 season. Greenlaw left Sunday’s loss to the Dolphins after playing four snaps and was ruled out with a calf injury. That came a week after Greenlaw made his 2024 debut against the Rams and failed to finish the game because of his knee and soreness associated with …

Jan 20, 2023; Honolulu, Hawaii, US; Hula dancers perform at the Polynesian Bowl at Kunuiakea Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steven Erler-USA TODAY NETWORK The South Florida Bulls and San Jose State Spartans head out to the Central Pacific for the 2024 Hawaii Bowl held in Honolulu on Christmas Eve. Do you want to watch the night-time college football postseason action on …

Identifying players who have run particularly hot or cold in recent weeks will be the goal of this space over the 2024 NFL season. Spotting guys who are “due” won’t always work out because my children recently lost my magic eight ball, leaving me powerless to predict the future. Nevertheless, we persist in finding NFL players who have overperformed their …

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins dives into the end zone for a touchdown as the No. 3 Oregon Ducks host the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. Ohio State-Oregon is going to be the premier game of the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. The Ducks held the top spot in …

The NFC playoff picture is starting to take shape, as the Washington Commanders earned a massive win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday to set themselves up for their first playoff berth in four years. Washington also eliminated Dallas and San Francisco with its upset of Philadelphia. The Los Angeles Rams lead the Seattle Seahawks by a game in the …

Nov 9, 2024; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; San Jose State Spartans wide receiver Nick Nash (3) celebrates a touchdown pass reception during the first half against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images The Hawai’i Bowl won’t just give us some breathtakingly scenic views — we should be in for some pretty fun football, too. San …