Eagles notebook: Saquon Barkley’s respect for Derrick Henry originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia As Saquon Barkley explained the emotions he was feeling after the end of his record pursuit this week, he was asked about winning the rushing title in 2024. Not so fast. “I gotta be careful what I say because Derrick (Henry) can still get that, you …

The narrative about the Big 12 heading into the College Football Playoff that the conference was inferior not just to other major conferences such as the almighty SEC and the Big Ten, but even the ACC and perhaps non-power conferences such as the Mountain West, too. But the Sun Devils (11-3) dispelled those notions with their gritty play and resilience …

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens will face the Cleveland Browns on Saturday afternoon, here’s how to watch the game. (Troy Taormina-Imagn Images) The Baltimore Ravens have been in a tight race with the Pittsburgh Steelers to win the AFC North, and the top seed will be determined this weekend. Both teams will be playing Saturday games, after which, a …

The No. 10-ranked Oklahoma men’s basketball team will begin SEC play with a road game against No. 6 Alabama at 5 p.m. Saturday. OU (13-0) earned an 89-67 home win over Prairie View A&M on Sunday. Alabama (11-2) earned a 105-82 home win over South Dakota State on Sunday. Here’s how to watch the OU vs Alabama game today, including …

For the final time this season, a bowl game that’s not part of the College Football Playoff will be staged. As the playoff heads into its semifinal round next week with Penn State taking on Notre Dame and Ohio State squaring off against Texas, there remains one last bowl game between postseason eligible teams that aren’t competing for a national …

Nov 25, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers safety Zion Puckett (10) closes in on Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Malik Benson (11) during the first quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports Former Alabama and Florida State wide receiver Malik Benson entered the NCAA transfer portal and announced his three top schools, according to Hayes Fawcett …

Even if healthy, Jalen Hurts was likely not going to play in the Philadelphia Eagles’ regular-season finale on Sunday against the New York Giants. Head coach Nick Sirianni indicted this week he would be resting a number of players, including running back Saquon Barkley, as the team is locked into the NFC’s No. 2 seed. But with the Eagles quarterback …

. 2026 four-star tight end prospect Matt Ludwig announced his top four schools, according to Brandon Huffman of 247Sports. Ludwig’s top four schools are Tennessee, Georgia, Michigan and Texas Tech. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound tight end is from Billings West High School in Billings, Montana. He ranks No. 268 nationally in the 247Sports Composite for the class of 2026. Ludwig also …

When Bill Belichick watched recent losses by the Falcons and Bears in which clock management mistakes were a major factor, it made him put his coaching cap on and think about how to avoid such mistakes. And in an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show he gave a long explanation of his thinking in those late-game situations. “It’s mystifying,” Belichick …

Texas football will return to its postseason home-away-from-home when it takes on Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium in a College Football Playoff semifinal Jan. 10. The Longhorns will play in the Cotton Bowl for the 23rd time, which is by far the most appearances in any bowl game. Overall, the Texas program will compete in …

Cornerback Marshon Lattimore will miss another game for the Commanders. Head coach Dan Quinn announced on Friday that Lattimore will miss Sunday’s game against the Cowboys with a hamstring injury. It will be the seventh game that Lattimore has missed since being acquired in a trade with the Saints in late October. Quinn indicated that Lattimore is close to being …

DELAND — Despite a head coaching change and neither of his primary recruiters being retained, Tony Williams signed with UCF football in December to honor a nine-month commitment. The Knights’ lone representative in Thursday’s Under Armour Next All-America Game, held for the first time at Spec Martin Stadium, said following the elite high school showcase that he pledged to a …

The Buccaneers will be short two defensive backs for Sunday’s bid to win the NFC North. Head coach Todd Bowles said that safety Antoine Winfield Jr. and cornerback Jamel Dean will both miss the game. Both players are dealing with knee injuries. Winfield has missed the last three games with his current injury, but he was able to practice on …

One season after transferring from Penn State, Alabama football defensive back King Mack is back in the transfer portal. Mack, a former four-star safety in the 2023 class, told the Alabama staff Friday his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal after one season with the Crimson Tide with two years of eligibility, per multiple reports After appearing in 13 …

The Browns have made several roster moves before their season finale against the Ravens on Saturday. Cleveland has placed running back Jerome Ford (ankle), tight end David Njoku (knee), and running back Pierre Strong (concussion) on injured reserve. All three players had previously been ruled out for Week 18. With those three spots available, the club has signed receiver Kaden …