CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Gophers coach P.J. Fleck opted to wear a white quarter-zip for the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Friday. The color choice won’t contrast too much with the off-white mayonnaise to be dumped over his head after a 24-10 win over Virginia Tech at Bank of America Stadium on Friday. Minnesota rode a 21-point second quarter to its eighth …

Bengals receiver Jermaine Burton’s rookie season has come to an early end. Cincinnati announced Burton will not travel to Pittsburgh and has been downgraded to out for the Week 18 matchup due to a coach’s decision. Burton, a third-round pick in the 2024 draft, was inactive for a game earlier this season after missing a walk-through. He’s caught just four …

The mayo bath has, unfortunately or gloriously — depending on your perspective — become a staple of college football’s bowl season. Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck was the recipient of the mayo bath this year after his Golden Gophers defeated Virginia Tech 24-10 Friday night in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. It was largely domination from Minnesota, which went down 7-0 toward …

The Ravens will have tight end Charlie Kolar available for Saturday’s game against the Browns. Kolar was activated from injured reserve on Friday. Kolar has missed the last four games with a forearm injury. Kolar had nine catches for 131 yards and a touchdown in 12 games before getting hurt. The Ravens made space for Kolar on the active roster …

Jonathan Smith’s background is offense, and Michigan State football’s head coach reportedly is turning to one of his former assistants to mentor Aidan Chiles. The Spartans are hiring Jon Boyer away from Oregon State to take over as quarterbacks coach, according to ESPN. He becomes the seventh former coach on MSU’s staff to leave Corvallis and join Smith in East …

Colts head coach Shane Steichen is getting questions about his future after missing the playoffs for the second season in a row, but those are questions he’s declining to answer. Asked if he thinks he’ll be back next year based on what Colts owner Jim Irsay has told him, Steichen said he doesn’t want to speak to what he and …

BLOOMINGTON — IU football has landed a verbal commitment from Ohio State tackle Zen Michalski, according to multiple reports. It’s an in-state pickup of sorts for the Hoosiers. Michalski was a highly regarded prospect in the 2021 signing class out of Floyd Central High School in Floyds Knobs. The four-star offensive lineman was the No. 306 overall ranked recruit in the class and …

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn mentioned earlier on Friday that the team will make a decision as to whether or not to activate Austin Ekeler off of injured reserve, but it appears the running back could be good to go. Ekeler was a full participant in practice all week but is listed as questionable for the contest. Ekeler went on …

Alabama football has added a depth piece to its offensive line in 2025. Arkel Anugwom, a Ball State offensive tackle, told On3 he would join the Crimson Tide as a transfer with three years of eligibility. Anugwom then posted pictures on his Instagram in Alabama gear with the caption “Us,” adding emojis of an elephant and a Nigerian flag. Anugwom …

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is listed as doubtful to play for the Dolphins, as expected, and they could be without several other prominent players as well. Wide receivers Tyreek Hill (wrist, illness) and Jaylen Waddle (knee) are both listed as questionable. Hill did not practice on Friday while Waddle was a full participant for the first time this week. Defensive tackle …

USC offensive lineman Emmanuel Pregnon blocks against UCLA on Nov. 23. Pregnon is entering the transfer portal. (Sean M. Haffey / Getty Images) Not long after his return was lauded as a major coup for Lincoln Riley and USC, the Trojans’ top returning lineman has decided instead to enter the transfer portal. It was just a few weeks ago that …

With Colts quarterback Joe Flacco starting a meaningless (for both teams) Week 18 game against the Jaguars, it’s easy to think that the man who turns 40 in 13 days will be calling it a career. Not so. Per a source with knowledge of Flacco’s thinking, he fully intends to play in 2025. As he should. Last Sunday, he completed …

Sep 14, 2024; Greenville, North Carolina, USA; Appalachian State Mountaineers wide receiver Kaedin Robinson (2) looks on against the East Carolina Pirates during the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images Michigan football highly covets UConn transfer wide receiver Skyler Bell, but as it’s still working on him, it’s broadening its base of potential wideouts who could …

Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons will get a chance to extend his streak of double-digit sack seasons. Parsons, who has 9.5 sacks, returned to a full practice Friday and has no injury designation. He went onto the report Thursday as a limited participant with a wrist injury. The Cowboys ruled out cornerback Kemon Hall (hamstring). Offensive tackle Chuma Edoga (toe), …

. Texas A&M’s latest transfer portal addition was a big one, as the Aggies landed a commitment from former Iowa State defensive lineman Tyler Onyedim, who brings a wealth of experience and a borderline elite run-stopping skillset. What has become a trend to solidify every new commitment, On3’s Pete Nakos announced that Onyedim has officially signed with the Aggies, as …