It was more of the same for the Buffalo Bills in Sunday night’s AFC Championship, with Josh Allen and Co. falling to the Kansas City Chiefs for a fourth straight time in the postseason. There was also more Patrick Mahomes than expected in the Chiefs’ celebratory postgame locker room … or so it seemed. Running back Isiah Pacheco shared video …
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‘He should play in college.’ Cincinnati’s under-the-radar football players in 2025
The Enquirer reached out to every head football coach in the Greater Cincinnati area, asking them which players on their team are still on the market and would be steals for any college program. Here are Cincinnati’s under-the-radar football recruits, divided by class. The Enquirer will update this story. Class of 2025 Ky’Ron Carter, RT/DT/DE, Lloyd Memorial Height: 6’0. Weight: …
Read More »Penn State hires defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from Ohio State
Penn State has hired Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator after he helped Ohio State win the national championship, according to multiple reports. The Buckeyes had hoped to keep the 59-year-old Knowles, who also was pursued by Oklahoma and Notre Dame. Football Scoop reported Penn State offered Knowles $3.2 million per year. He replaces Tom Allen, who left the Nittany Lions …
Read More »Ohio State star RB Quinshon Judkins declares for NFL draft
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State star running back Quinshon Judkins, who scored three touchdowns in the national championship game, is leaving school early and entering the NFL draft. Judkins announced his decision on social media Friday, saying “I am forever a Buckeye and will carry my time spent on campus and playing at the Shoe with me for a lifetime.” …
Read More »Eagles’ Kenny Gainwell being evaluated for concussion
Eagles’ Kenny Gainwell being evaluated for concussion originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles backup running back Kenny Gainwell is being evaluated for a concussion in the third quarter of the NFC Championship Game. Gainwell took a hit on the opening kickoff of the second half. He was slow to get up and after a trip to the blue medical …
Read More »Former Oregon HC Chip Kelly is generating NFL coaching buzz
The college football offseason is upon us after Ohio State’s national championship victory over Notre Dame last week, and for most NFL teams, the offseason is already in full swing. Every year, some coaches take NFL jobs after seeing success at the collegiate level. One coach generating some NFL buzz is former Oregon Ducks head coach Chip Kelly, the current …
Read More »OU football misses out on Ohio State’s Jim Knowles to Penn State, per reports
NORMAN — OU football won’t be hiring Jim Knowles as the school’s new defensive coordinator. Knowles, Ohio State’s defensive coordinator the past three seasons, has reportedly agreed to a deal to become Penn State’s defensive coordinator and the highest-paid assistant in the country, KREF’s Toby Rowland reported on Sunday. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported the deal is for three years with an …
Read More »Analysis: Why hiring Jim Knowles means so much to Penn State football now and later
Penn State football changed its perception, and perhaps its immediate future, with one move. With the hiring of one man. The Nittany Lions and head coach James Franklin, athletic director Pat Kraft and university officials, proved, once and for all, that they are truly invested in becoming the top program in the nation. At least it feels this way after …
Read More »Ohio State celebrates; Knowles reportedly going to Penn State
Jan. 26—COLUMBUS — A celebration of Ohio State’s national championship drew around 30,000 fans to Ohio Stadium on Sunday afternoon. At the same time that event was going on reports surfaced that OSU defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is expected to become the new defensive coordinator at Penn State for reportedly the highest salary of any defensive coordinator in college football. …
Read More »The hiring of Jim Knowles leaves no excuses left for Penn State’s James Franklin
After losing defensive coordinator Tom Allen to the Clemson Tigers, Penn State coach James Franklin needed to find a replacement capable of keeping the defense at a championship level. It’s safe to say he accomplished that goal. Ohio State DC Jim Knowles helped make the Buckeyes defense one of the best in the country this season, and he will now …
Read More »Report: FSU football loses 5-star quarterback Brady Smigiel in 2026 class
Florida State football took a big hit in its recruiting class of 2026 as five-star quarterback Brady Smigiel decommitted on Sunday evening. This was first reported by On3 Sports. Smigiel, a California native, pledged to the Seminoles since last summer after making multiple trips to the campus. He has been on the rise in his recruiting efforts, receiving offers from …
Read More »Indiana football defensive coordinator Bryant Haines gets new deal amidst interest from CFP teams
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football defensive coordinator Bryant Haines has agreed to a more lucrative deal than the one detailed in the memorandum of understanding he signed in December, according to source with knowledge of the situation. Haines had previously signed a MOU worth $1.8 million annually over three years, but the terms have improved on the heels of high-profile defensive coordinator …
Read More »Jack Sawyer jokes about returning to Ohio State during national championship celebration
Ohio State football celebrated its national championship victory on Sunday inside Ohio Stadium. For a moment, gathered Buckeyes fans thought there was more to celebrate. During his speech at the team’s championship celebration, defensive lineman Jack Sawyer joked about returning to play another year for his hometown team. REQUIRED READING: Celebrate Ohio State’s CFP championship with these books, posters and …
Read More »Indiana football hands defensive coordinator Bryant Haines new deal amidst interest from prominent competitors
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football defensive coordinator Bryant Haines has agreed to a more lucrative deal than the one detailed in the memorandum of understanding he signed in December, according to source with knowledge of the situation. Haines had previously signed a MOU worth $1.8 million annually over three years, but the terms have improved on the heels of high-profile defensive …
Read More »Ohio State celebrates national championship run amid change and farewells
Ohio State, the first team to run the gauntlet of four playoff games on its way to the national title, celebrated with 30,000 Buckeyes fans on Sunday at Ohio Stadium. Fans braved 30-degree temperatures to welcome home a team that beat five top-10 rivals on its way to the title, including Oregon in the Rose Bowl, Texas in the Cotton …
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