Saturday’s showdown between the Bengals and Broncos will feel like a playoff game because, in many ways, that’s exactly what it is for both teams, especially for the home team.  The Bengals’ playoff hopes are best summarized by Lloyd Christmas’ famous quote from the comedy classic “Dumb and Dumber.” Yes, the Bengals have a chance at making the playoffs, but …

The No. 23 Colorado Buffaloes aim to reach double digit wins in year two under head coach Deion Sanders when they take on the No. 17 BYU Cougars in the 2024 Alamo Bowl on Saturday. Both teams finished the regular season with matching 7-2 records in Big 12 play. Led by Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year Shedeur Sanders …

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is 268 yards away from overtaking Eric Dickerson for most rushing yards in a single season with two games left to play. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson may not have the most gracious response when asked about Saquon Barkley possibly breaking his mark for most rushing yards …

TAMPA, Fla. — Alabama football’s wide receiver room may be slim heading into the ReliaQuest Bowl against Michigan. But it’s a room that saw a boost of enthusiasm with the return of one of its members to the practice field. Jalen Hale, the second-year former four-star wide receiver, was on the practice field working with the wide receivers ahead of …

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is officially out against the Dallas Cowboys for Sunday’s Week 17 game. Hurts remains in concussion protocol, meaning Kenny Pickett will be the starter. Eagles fans had their holiday season somewhat spoiled when Hurts exited Philadelphia’s Week 16 showdown against the Commanders early after suffering a head injury. With Hurts out, the Commanders rallied to …

Getty Images Ohio State recorded a victory in the first round of the College Football Playoff despite falling to arch rival Michigan in its regular season finale last month. Still, former Alabama coach and college football analyst Nick Saban believes that Ohio State fans have an unhealthy obsession with Michigan as a result of that loss. “These Ohio State fans …

Giants star receiver Malik Nabers was able to get back on the field for Friday’s practice and has a chance to play in Sunday’s matchup against the Colts. Nabers (toe) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday and Thursday’s injury reports, but was limited on Friday. Nabers is officially questionable for Week 17. Via multiple reporters, head coach Brian Daboll …

Nov 30, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Shamari Simmons (7) against the Arizona Wildcats during the Territorial Cup at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The No. 5 Texas Longhorns will meet the No. 4 Arizona State Sun Devils on New Year’s Day in Atlanta for the Peach Bowl, but the Sun Devils …

NFL fans will be treated to several star-studded showdowns to bet on over the holidays. Week 17 of the 2024 NFL schedule is jam-packed with pivotal matchups, including Packers vs. Vikings, Cowboys vs. Eagles, and Falcons vs. Commanders. Saquon Barkley and the Eagles enter their home tilt against the Cowboys as seven-point favorites according to the latest Week 17 NFL …

The 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl will take place on Saturday and it will pit the No. 18 Iowa State Cyclones against the No. 13 Miami Hurricanes. Both teams are coming down from having their College Football Playoff hopes dashed late in the season, with Miami losing to Syracuse as a 12-point favorite to miss the ACC Championship Game and Iowa State …

Lynch shares honest assessment of ‘really special’ 2024 rookie class originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area John Lynch likes what he has seen from the 49ers rookies over the course of the 2024 NFL season. The San Francisco general manager offered his take on how the first-year players performed. “I’m really proud of the guys,” Lynch said Friday on …

Photo: Isaiah Hole TAMPA, Fla. — Michigan football is gearing up for a new era in Sherrone Moore’s second year, but it still has to close out the 2024 season in the ReliaQuest Bowl against Alabama. The Wolverines will likely have a new starting quarterback next season (favorites are freshman Bryce Underwood or incoming transfer Mikey Keene) and will certainly have …

Lynch vows 49ers will ‘fix’ root issues in 2025 offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers have plenty to fix entering the upcoming offseason. San Francisco’s 2024 NFL campaign didn’t go as planned; missing the playoffs at a current 6-9 record because of injuries, inconsistencies and frustrations leave much to be addressed. President of football operations and …

Boo Carter. Tennessee Volunteers versus Vanderbilt Commodores football on November 30, 2024 at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire The 2024 college football season has concluded for Tennessee (10-3, 6-2 SEC). The Vols were eliminated by Ohio State in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Freshman defensive back Boo Carter totaled three tackles …

Getty Images Patrick Mahomes joked recently that he planned to gift Travis Kelce “acting lessons” for Christmas. But the Kansas City Chiefs tight end is already venturing into his on-screen career, making an appearance in the first teaser trailer for Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore 2,” the upcoming follow-up to the 1996 comedy hit. Kelce, who’s dabbled in TV since early …