What a time for the first start of your collegiate career. Redshirt sophomore signal-caller Gunner Stockton is set to make his first career start for No. 2 Georgia (11-2) vs. No. 7 Notre Dame (12-1) in the Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at 8:45 p.m. ET New Year’s Day in New Orleans with a …
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Justin Fields, Joey Porter Jr. fully participate in Steelers practice
The Steelers are looking healthier as they move into Week 18. Head coach Mike Tomlin said at a press conference on Monday that he expects cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to return to action against the Bengals after missing last Wednesday’s loss to the Chiefs with a knee injury and it looks like quarterback Justin Fields is also on track to …
Read More »Everything Bret Bielema, Shane Beamer said about Citrus Bowl blowup: What started it, what gesture meant
Illinois’ 21-17 win over South Carolina in the Citrus Bowl — a historic marker for the Fighting Illini, who for the first time since 2001 eclipsed 10 wins in season — was overshadowed by a bizarre feud between two of college football’s most colorful head coaches. Gamecocks coach Shane Beamer had to be held back by team staff members after Illinois coach …
Read More »Report: Ron Rivera’s interview with Jets set for Thursday
Ron Rivera’s interview with the Jets is scheduled for Thursday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. Rivera will become the first coach the Jets have interviewed for their vacant position. Rex Ryan said Monday that he expects to speak with the Jets after the regular season. The Jets already have interviewed several General Manager candidates since firing Joe Douglas. They fired …
Read More »Penn State headed to the Orange Bowl after dominating Boise State 31-14
Boise State will rue all their missed chances in Tuesday’s Fiesta Bowl, and their inability to keep Penn State from converting time after time in the Nittany Lions’ 31-14 victory on New Year’s Eve. The Fiesta Bowl victors become the first of four teams to earn a spot in the coveted College Football Playoff semifinals. The Nittany Lions will face …
Read More »Four Verts, CFP edition: NFL Draft’s best overall prospect might be Ashton Jeanty, plus under-the-radar players
The meat of NFL season is over, and with the Week 18 schedule lighter on stakes outside of Lions-Vikings, the NFC South and AFC wild-card race, we’re going to turn our attention to college football to start the new year — particularly the College Football Playoff and how the remaining teams stand in terms of NFL draft talent. There’s no …
Read More »Ashton Jeanty falls short of Barry Sanders’ single-season rushing record in Boise State’s Fiesta Bowl loss
USATSI Boise State star running back Ashton Jeanty came up just shy of Barry Sanders’ single-season rushing record of 2,628 yards in the Broncos’ 31-14 loss to Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl. With his 104-yard performance, Jeanty ends his run at history just 28 yards shy of Sanders’ still-insurmountable total. Of course, even if Jeanty had broken Sanders’ record, …
Read More »Travis Kelce finishes first in fan voting for Pro Bowl
At least the Swifties made a difference in one election this year. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce closed out the Pro Bowl voting with the most fan votes of any player, with 252,200. Coming in second was Lions running back Jahymr Gibbs, at 250,082. In third place was Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, at 242,352. Two other quarterbacks rounded out the …
Read More »Penn State turns back Boise State, advances to College Football Playoff semifinals
GLENDALE, Ariz. – Drew Allar threw three touchdown passes, including two to Tyler Warren, as fourth-ranked Penn State turned back ninth-ranked Boise State 31-14 in the Fiesta Bowl Tuesday night at State Farm Stadium. The Nittany Lions (13-2) advanced to the College Football Playoff semifinals in the Orange Bowl Jan. 9 against Georgia or Notre Dame. They also set a …
Read More »Why Pearsall loves playing for 49ers ‘mastermind’ Shanahan
Why Pearsall loves playing for 49ers ‘mastermind’ Shanahan originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As Ricky Pearsall’s rookie NFL season nears its end, the 49ers wide receiver couldn’t be happier to be playing for coach Kyle Shanahan. The 24-year-old broke out for 141 receiving yards in Monday night’s 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions, and after the game, Pearsall …
Read More »Ashton Jeanty chasing Barry Sanders: Boise State RB comes up 28 yards shy of NCAA single-season rushing record
USATSI Boise State’s 2024 season has come to an end, and star running back Ashton Jeanty has come up just short in his quest to break Barry Sanders’ single-season rushing record. With a 31-14 loss to Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl, Jeanty ends his incredible season at 2,601 yards rushing — just 28 shy of Sanders’ record of 2,628 yards …
Read More »49ers CEO York declares Shanahan, Lynch ‘not going anywhere’
49ers CEO York declares Shanahan, Lynch ‘not going anywhere’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jed York made it abundantly clear where he stands on Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch’s futures with the organization. The 49ers CEO spoke exclusively with The San Francisco Standard’s Tim Kawakami on Monday prior to the 49ers’ 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions at …
Read More »Penn State on to College Football Playoff semifinals after defeat of Boise State in Fiesta Bowl
No. 6 Penn State held Ashton Jeanty in check and overcame some questionable play-calling on offense to beat No. 3 Boise State, 31-14, in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff. The Nittany Lions advance to the playoff semifinals against Wednesday night’s winner between No. 2 Georgia and No. 7 Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl. The key in the …
Read More »Report: Cowboys will waive Ezekiel Elliott
Running back Ezekiel Elliott’s return to the Cowboys is reportedly coming to a close before the end of the regular season. NFL reporter Josina Anderson reports that the Cowboys will waive Elliott this week. Elliott reportedly asked the team for his release. Any team could claim Elliott off of waivers and he will be a free agent if no one …
Read More »South Carolina DB Nick Emmanwori sits out second half of Citrus Bowl loss to surprise of teammates
Getty Images South Carolina star safety Nick Emmanwori is expected to declare for 2025 NFL Draft after sitting out the second half of the Gamecocks’ 21-17 Citrus Bowl loss to Illinois. The junior registered five tackles in the game but was absent after halftime as the Illini put together a series of long drives to close out a hotly contested game. …
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