One of the final bowl games outside of the College Football Playoff will bring the spotlight to one of the most unique games in the entire postseason schedule. The Duke’s Mayo Bowl brings together two teams looking to finish the season strong, but most importantly, it also features a mayo bath for the game’s winning coach.  This year, the game …

Dolphins quarterback Tyler Huntley won’t have to deal with Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner during Sunday’s road game. Gardner has been ruled out for the Jets’ season finale with the hamstring injury that’s been bothering him for several weeks. He also missed the Week 14 game between the teams in Miami. Gardner was a first-team All-Pro in his first two seasons, …

Nov 16, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) celebrates with linebacker Jalon Walker (11) after a tackle against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Georgia Bulldogs standout linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. plans to play in the 2025 Senior Bowl. Mondon Jr. is the second Georgia player …

The 49ers officially ruled out quarterback Brock Purdy for the season finale against the Cardinals. Purdy has a right elbow contusion and nerve inflammation. Josh Dobbs will start with Brandon Allen as his backup. “He just got dinged on the elbow. It caused some numbness,” 49ers General Manager John Lynch said Friday. “And so, everything’s all right. Brock’s going to …

Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith talks the media on the first national signing day for college football recruits Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Michigan State football had an opening on their coaching staff to fill after Demetrice Martin moved to UCLA, and that spot will reportedly be filled by former Oregon State tight ends coach …

Wide receiver Ladd McConkey is on track to play for the Chargers in Sunday’s game against the Raiders. McConkey was a full participant in practice on Friday and he has no injury designation for Week 18. He missed practice due to a toe injury on Wednesday and he was limited on Thursday. The Chargers will be without a couple of …

. TCU transfer Kylan Salter, the younger brother of recent Colorado football quarterback signee Kaidon Salter, announced his commitment to the Buffs on Friday. Kylan is a 6-foot-2, 225-pound linebacker who spent the past two seasons in the Big 12 Conference at TCU. After missing all of 2023 due to injury, he played in seven games this past season and …

49ers vs. Cardinals injury report: Deebo out; Kittle questionable originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers will be missing several of their stars heading into their season finale against the Arizona Cardinals. After missing practice all week, Deebo Samuel will miss the team’s Week 18 game. The wideout injured his wrist and ribs in Monday …

It’s a quote that got lost in the middle of what was a hectic and crazy media day ahead of the Rose Bowl earlier this week, but with the day’s events in Eugene, Oregon Duck fans are buzzing after a quote from wide receiver Tez Johnson has surfaced. The quote was about sophomore quarterback Dante Moore, who has been waiting …

Pats special teams coordinator has refreshing response to fans booing originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Multiple New England Patriots players voiced their displeasure with fans booing and chanting “Fire (Jerod) Mayo” during last week’s 40-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer, however, empathizes with those fed up with the team’s continued struggles. Speaking to …

The Georgia Bulldogs head into the offseason following their 23-10 loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. Georgia played without starting quarterback Carson Beck, who injured his elbow during an SEC Championship win over Texas. With Beck heading to the NFL, sophomore Gunner Stockton is expected to take over as the full-time starter. Head coach Kirby Smart …

49ers rookie Pearsall excited for special homecoming vs. Cardinals originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers’ final game of the 2024 NFL season against the Arizona Cardinals will be a homecoming for Ricky Pearsall. The rookie grew up in the Phoenix area and will have a large faction of supporters in the stands to see …

While the SEC has been categorized by many as the best conference in college football in recent memory, the Big Ten has actually been the most dominant league this postseason. Ohio State and Penn State will both play in the College Football Playoff semifinals, while Oregon and Indiana made the 12-team field but were knocked out. Michigan also beat 3-loss …

USATSI With just one day of games remaining in the 2024 regular season, it’s almost time to move into offseason mode for 18 of the NFL’s 32 teams. Realistically, some of them have already done so — especially those that have made changes at the head coach or general manager positions. And because it’s what we do here, we’re going …

Northern Illinois appears set to head to the Mountain West in 2026 as a football-only member. (Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Northern Illinois appears headed to the Mountain West as a football-only member. The school has officially accepted an invite from the conference and its board of trustees is set to vote on the move on Jan. …