(Photo by G.N. Lowrance/Getty Images) USC football might not have been playing in the Rose Bowl this year, but the Trojans were still represented at the Grandaddy of Them All. During Wednesday’s game between Ohio State and Oregon, the 2024 Rose Bowl Hall of Fame class was honored on the field. That class included legendary USC running back Reggie Bush. …

The 49ers are going to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2020 and that’s a disappointing outcome given what their expectations were heading into the year, but some with the team are trying to find a positive spin to put on it. Head coach Kyle Shanahan admitted he’d be more excited about playing into February, but said that …

Photo: Isaiah Hole Michigan football has had something of a small hiatus from getting transfer portal commitments, but that ends now. Tre Williams has struggled staying healthy while at Clemson, but when he has, he’s been a terror at defensive tackle Hailing from the 2020 class, the former Washington (D.C.) St. Johns (the same school as outgoing Michigan safety Quinten …

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7) will try to clinch their playoff spot when they host the New Orleans Saints (5-11) on Sunday afternoon. Tampa Bay has won five of its last six games, setting up a win-and-in situation in Week 18. The Bucs can also secure the NFC South title if Atlanta loses to Carolina on Sunday. New Orleans has …

EUGENE, OREGON – OCTOBER 12: Cody Simon #0 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts after a defensive stop on fourth down during the third quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on October 12, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images) The Ohio State Buckeyes outperformed almost everyone’s expectations on Wednesday, beating the No. 1-ranked Oregon Ducks …

Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, and the rest of the Cincinnati Bengals will face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers tonight. (Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images) The Pittsburgh Steelers will be playing for a playoff seeding when they take on the Cincinnati Bengals during the final week of the regular NFL season. The Saturday night game between the AFC North rivals will also have …

. Former Ohio State football quarterback Kenny Guiton is moving positions within Wisconsin. Guiton was the program’s wide receiver coach, a position he had held at numerous other programs like Houston, Colorado State, Arkansas and Louisiana Tech. However, he is now going to be the Badgers QB coach, which seems like a promotion for the former Buckeye. Guiton played at …

The Baltimore Ravens (11-5) will host the Cleveland Browns (3-13) in an AFC North battle on Saturday to kick off the Week 18 NFL schedule. The Ravens have won three games in a row. On Christmas Day, Baltimore dominated the Houston Texans, 31-2. Meanwhile, Cleveland is on a five-game losing streak. In Week 17, the Miami Dolphins beat the Browns, 20-3. …

As Penn State is preparing for an appearance in the final four of the College Football Playoff, the future is continuing to come together beyond this season. Penn State already has its Class of 2025 locked up, so the focus has been on building the Class of 2026. One position of need for Penn State will continue to be wide …

Former Jets head coach Rex Ryan will get a chance next week to make his case that he deserves his old job back. Ryan will interview for the Jets’ head-coaching vacancy on Tuesday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Ryan recently said he expected to talk to the Jets once the season ended. The 62-year-old Ryan coached the Jets …

Jan 3, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck reacts to the mayo dump after his teamsÕ win over Virginia Tech Hokies at the DukesÕ Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-884349 ORIG FILE ID: 20250103_lbm_db2_388.JPG It’s the tradition that will make you nauseous every time: the coach …

Eagles vs. Giants predictions for Week 18 of the NFL season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles (13-3) will host the New York Giants (3-13) in the regular season finale at the Linc on Sunday at 1 p.m. Let’s get to the predictions: Reuben Frank (9-7) These late-season meaningless games are kind of a bummer after 16 weeks …

Wisconsin top class of 2026 target running back Shahn Alston will announce his collegiate commitment on Jan. 11. That commitment will arrive during the Navy All-American Bowl. On Nov. 22, Alston listed Wisconsin, Auburn, Nebraska, Michigan State, Florida, Missouri, Penn State and USC as his final eight landing spots. Now on Jan 3., the four-star recruit whittled the list down …

In Roob’s Eagles Observations: Jeff Stoutland, the offensive line miracle worker originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia A look at the miracles Jeff Stoutland has worked since joining the Eagles’ coaching staff in 2013, thoughts about Kenny Pickett and Tanner McKee’s future and Jordan Mailata’s reaction to his Pro Bowl snub. Eagles-Giants in Week 18 may be meaningless, but that’s …

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 CFP quarterfinals now complete. For the semifinals, No. 5 seed Texas will take on No. 8 Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl, while …