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 …
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2025 college football bowl season score predictions, odds, CFP picks: Projections via 10,000 model simulations
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 …
Read More »Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers on precipice of making NFL history with strong Week 18 performance vs. Saints
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 …
Read More »Purdue in pursuit of former Wisconsin defensive lineman
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 …
Read More »Four 49ers stars named to represent NFC in 2025 NFL Pro Bowl
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 …
Read More »College football odds, picks, predictions for 2024-25 bowl season, playoffs: Model backing Liberty
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 …
Read More »Idaho hires Dennison as DC, brings in three other assistants
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 …
Read More »Cam Skattebo steals show in Peach Bowl: Arizona State star RB does it all in heartbreaking loss to Texas
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 …
Read More »Baker Mayfield on getting a 1,000-yard season for Mike Evans: ‘If we win, then Mike’s getting the record’
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 …
Read More »‘So much pride despite the loss’: Sun Devil fans celebrate team’s return to Tempe
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 …
Read More »NFL injuries, news updates: Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol, Brock Purdy out with right elbow contusion
Check out the full playoff scenarios here. AFC playoffs Baltimore Ravens: Lamar Jackson and company can clinch the AFC North with a victory against the Cleveland Browns or a defeat by the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. the Cincinnati Bengals. Each of these games are on Saturday. The Ravens already clinched a playoff berth. The regular-season finale will decide if the Ravens …
Read More »2025 College Football Playoff odds, prediction: Georgia vs. Notre Dame picks, bets by expert on 22-9 roll
The No. 2 seed Georgia Bulldogs (11-2) will play their first game since the SEC Championship when they face the No. 7 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish (12-1) in the 2025 College Football Playoff quarterfinals on Thursday, one day later than originally planned following the New Year’s attack on Bourbon Street. Georgia earned a first-round bye to the Sugar Bowl …
Read More »Eagles’ Vic Fangio on Nick Sirianni’s season, Bryce Huff and more
Eagles’ Vic Fangio on Nick Sirianni’s season, Bryce Huff and more originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Vic Fangio doesn’t blow smoke. The 66-year-old defensive coordinator is refreshingly honest whenever he’s in front of a microphone, so when he goes out of his way to praise someone it generally means more. And Fangio was quick to praise head coach Nick …
Read More »Brian Kelly offers thoughts on LSU’s defensive performance vs. Baylor
Dec 31, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; LSU Tigers linebacker Whit Weeks (40) celebrates sacking Baylor Bears quarterback Sawyer Robertson (13) in the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images LSU football led Baylor by 17 points at halftime of the Kinder’s Texas Bowl, but the Bears cut the lead to 10 in the third quarter. The Tigers, …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers: “If I wanna play and they don’t want me here, then I’ll see if there’s other options.”
On the first day of the New Year, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers gave what might have been his last midweek press conference with the Jets. While he called the 2024 season a “shitty year for sure, in a lot of ways,” he said he’s “[t]hankful to be healthy, thankful to the guys for the way they made me feel welcome …
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