After the final game of his college career ended, Tez Johnson waited for his turn once more. He waited, standing behind Ohio State quarterback Will Howard until Howard had completed a postgame interview following the Buckeyes’ 41-21 win over Oregon in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals at the Rose Bowl. He waited so he could deliver a message to Howard, …

Cam Jurgens makes Pro Bowl after replacing a legend at center originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia For the eighth time since 2014, the Eagles have a Pro Bowl center. For the first time, it’s not Jason Kelce. Cam Jurgens, Kelce’s hand-picked successor, on Wednesday was named to his first Pro Bowl after his first season as a center and …

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Getty Images The NFL released their Pro Bowl rosters for the 2025 games on Thursday morning, and one notable name was missing: Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The three AFC quarterbacks selected over him were Joe Burrow, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, as Mahomes misses the initial cut for the first time since he was named the Chiefs’ …

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 01: Da’Jaun Riggs #21 of the Oregon Ducks looks on after a lost to the Ohio State Buckeyes during the Rose Bowl Game Presented by Prudential at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776233015 ORIG FILE ID: 2192078384 This is For The Win’s daily newsletter, …

The NFL announced the rosters for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games on Thursday morning. Players from 28 of 32 teams were selected with the Baltimore Ravens leading the way with nine selections, followed by the Detroit Lions (7), Minnesota Vikings (6), Philadelphia Eagles (6), Dallas Cowboys (5) and Kansas City Chiefs (5). Four teams who are not represented are the …

The 2024-25 college football postseason brings in a new era for the sport as the 12-team College Football Playoff is underway. The four higher-seeded home teams won in the first round, setting up the CFP quarterfinals, which began on Tuesday. Penn State won and covered against Boise State to become the first team to advance to the semifinals. No. 5 …

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7) and quarterback Baker Mayfield have plenty in common, which is a key factor in why they’re now operating as a perfect match. Both have experienced plenty of peaks and valleys lately, and they’re both primed to make NFL history in their Week 18 game against the New Orleans Saints (5-11) on Sunday afternoon. The Buccaneers …

Purdue extended an offer to former Wisconsin and Colorado State transfer defensive lineman Gabe Kirschke on Wednesday. Kirschke recently reentered the portal after one year at Colorado State. He previously spent two seasons at Wisconsin (2022-23) after joining the program as a walk-on in its class of 2022. Related: Where Wisconsin football transfers have signed so far Kirschke is fresh off …

Four 49ers stars named to represent NFC in 2025 NFL Pro Bowl originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers have had a challenging 2024 season but they still had several standout performers, reflected by their four 2025 NFL Pro Bowl selections, which were announced Tuesday morning. Edge rusher Nick Bosa, fullback Kyle Juszczyk, tight end George Kittle and …

The 2024-25 college football bowl schedule began on Dec. 14 and continues into January, culminating with the College Football Playoff title game on Jan. 20. This year’s bowl schedule features the inaugural 12-team CFP bracket, with the College Football Playoff quarterfinals almost complete. No. 6 seed Penn State, No. 5 Texas and No. 8 Ohio State all advanced to the …

Jan. 2—Fresh Idaho head coach Thomas Ford Jr. celebrated the new year by bringing in four new coaches to the Vandal football family. On New Year’s Eve, UI announced Missouri State inside linebackers coach Cort Dennison as defensive coordinator. On New Year’s Day, Ford picked Loren Endsley as the run game coordinator and offensive line coach, tabbed Avery Roberts as …

Entering the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s College Football Playoff quarterfinal showdown between No. 4 seed Arizona State and fifth-seeded Texas, the Sun Devils entered the fourth quarter down 24-8 without much hope of a comeback. Then star running back Cam Skattebo reminded the nation why he’s one of the best players in college football.  Skattebo almost single-handedly powered Arizona State …

Heading into the final week of the regular season, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has 915 receiving yards, leaving him 85 short of extending his streak of 10 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons to begin his career.  If Evans gets those 85 yards on Sunday against the Saints, he’ll not only extend his record-setting beginning-of-career streak to 11 seasons, he’ll …

Fans gathered in the chilly night outside Mountain America Stadium to celebrate their Sun Devils once more. The Peach Bowl scoreboard in Atlanta had marked the heartbreaking loss against the Texas Longhorns, but that wasn’t the focus of the 100 or so supporters present Wednesday night. They were here to cheer the Arizona State team that had revived the Sun …