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 will also secure the NFC South title with a victory over New Orleans. The Saints have lost …

Dec 31, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) gets ready to play the third quarter against the Michigan Wolverines during the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Despite an unfortunate ending to the Alabama Crimson Tide’s 2024 season, it will always be a special year because it was Alabama’s …

The NFC South champion is the final puzzle piece to the playoff picture on the NFC side of the 2024 NFL playoff bracket, and the winner will either be the 9-7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers or the 8-8 Atlanta Falcons. For Tampa Bay, it’s simple — beat or tie the New Orleans Saints and win the division. But if the Buccaneers …

Michigan football ended its 2024 season on a high note with a ReliaQuest Bowl win over Alabama on New Year’s Eve. However, the news from the bowl victory that helped the Wolverines (8-5) finish their first season under Sherrone Moore with a three-game winning streak wasn’t all good. Starting quarterback Davis Warren suffered a knee injury during the third quarter …

The NFL regular season concludes with a thrilling Sunday Night Football showdown between the Detroit Lions (14-2) and Minnesota Vikings (14-2) in a game that will determine the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff bracket. Detroit has scored at least 34 points in four straight games, including its 40-34 win at San Francisco last Monday. Lions running back Jahmyr …

Nov 9, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) calls for the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images When the 2024 LSU football season began, there was a lot we didn’t know. Every year begins with questions, but we entered 2024 with fewer answers than usual. LSU was …

It’s easy to declare, based solely on history, that there will be seven to nine head-coaching vacancies in the coming coaching carousel. And maybe there will be. For now, though, a distinct vibe has emerged. Some owners might not fill out the pink slip when the time comes. Teams are beginning to realize that the revolving door doesn’t lead anywhere. …

Big Ten football fans know that Paul Finebaum doesn’t often go to bat for the conference. Just recently, he was one of the numerous national media members questioning why Indiana made the College Football Playoff after its 27-17 first-round loss to Notre Dame. Finebaum, and others, pointed to SEC powers Alabama, South Carolina and Ole Miss as teams that would …

Travis Kelce’s touchdown catch on Christmas was the 77th of his career, moving him ahead of Tony Gonzalez on the Chiefs’ all-time list. And Kelce’s celebration was an homage to Gonzalez — and a violation of NFL rules. Kelce dunked the ball over the goal post, as Gonzalez used to do. And the NFL announced today that it has fined …

SOUTH BEND ― Tyler Warren and Mitchell Evans were on similar journeys in their respective football careers. Warren, now at Penn State, was the 21st-ranked tight end prospect in the Class of 2020 by 247Sports. Meanwhile, Evans, now at Notre Dame, was the 22nd-ranked tight end prospect in the Class of 2021. Both saw a handful of snaps here and …

The Week 18 NFL schedule features a NFC North rivalry matchup between teams trending in opposite directions when the Green Bay Packers host the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The Bears are 4-12 overall and 0-7 on the road, while the Packers are 11-5 overall and 6-2 in home games. Green Bay is looking to bounce back from a 27-25 loss …

Sep 24, 2022; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers offensive lineman Marcus Dumervil (74) looks on during warmups before the game against the New Mexico Lobos at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports A former LSU football offensive lineman made his way back to the SEC after entering the transfer portal a second time. Marcus Dumervil is transferring …

In a clear sign that the Browns won’t be changing head coaches, the Browns will be changing offensive coordinators. Again. Per multiple reports (which means the announcement is imminent), the Browns have fired Ken Dorsey. Offensive line coach Andy Dickerson also was fired.. It’s the second straight year in which the Browns have fired an offensive coordinator. After the 2023 …

Sep 28, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers linebacker Austin Keys (6) reacts after tackling Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (9) during the first quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images As the 2024 college football season begins to come to a close, three Auburn Tigers will have one more opportunity to compete at the collegiate level. …

The Atlanta Falcons (8-8) still have a shot at making the playoffs, but they must first get a win against the Carolina Panthers (4-12) when these division rivals meet in NFL Week 18 on CBS and Paramount+. Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons put up a fight against the Washington Commanders in Week 17, but ultimately fell 30-24 in overtime and …