Matt Eberflus was probably working on borrowed time this season before finally being fired on Friday. Many called for his job after the Chicago Bears went 7–10 last season, beginning the campaign with four consecutive losses and a 2–7 start, which followed a 3-14 debut season in 2022. The Bears were on the way to the No. 1 overall selection …

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham paces the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) | John Raoux ORLANDO — As some Utah fans at FBC Mortgage Stadium chanted “Whittingham, Whittingham,” Ute head coach Kyle Whittingham walked off the field following his team’s 28-14 …

The Texans will have defensive ends Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) and Denico Autry (knee) on Sunday. Neither player has an injury designation. Anderson and Autry both missed Wednesday’s practice before returning to limited work Thursday and full participation Friday. The Texans ruled out defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi (foot) and safety Jalen Pitre (torn pec). Pitre is expected to go on …

The national stakes are diminished for this year’s Iron Bowl but the pressure to win is real for both sides. First-year Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer is already in charge of the worst Crimson Tide team since 2010 and really can’t afford an Iron Bowl loss to a six-loss Auburn team. No. 13 Alabama (8-3) still has a scant hope of …

The Falcons signed defensive lineman Demone Harris to the active roster from the practice squad, the team announced Friday. Harris has used up his three elevations from the practice squad. He played in Weeks 7-9 and played 97 defensive snaps and six on special teams. Harris totaled three tackles, including one for loss, and one quarterback hit. He entered the …

ATHENS, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 29: A general view as the game between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Georgia Bulldogs goes into the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium on November 29, 2024 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) The Georgia Bulldogs overcame a 17-0 halftime deficit against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets to win 44-42 in eight overtimes. …

The Ravens will have one of their most important defensive players when they face the Eagles on Sunday. Linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) is off the injury report and is set to play against Philadelphia. Smith was limited on Wednesday and Thursday but was upgraded to a full participant on Friday. But outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy (hamstring/neck) is doubtful to …

Getty Images Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. has died at the age of 20 following a head injury he suffered on Oct. 26, Associated Press reports. The Jefferson County coroner listed his official time of death as Wednesday evening. Burnett suffered a head injury while playing against Alabama State in the Magic City Classic. According to a GoFundeMe post …

49ers waive wide receiver Bell amid rocky 2024 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Ronnie Bell era in San Francisco is over. At least for now. The 49ers announced they waived the second-year wide receiver on Friday afternoon, less than two seasons after San Francisco selected Bell No. 253 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. Bell wraps …

ORLANDO — Friday night’s final blow, a 28-14 defeat to Utah, served as a microcosm for UCF’s demoralizing 2024 season. Save for a few moments of individual magic from RJ Harvey, who set the school’s all-time touchdown record before halftime, UCF endured the same inconsistent quarterbacking, committed the same irredeemable mistakes and despondently walked off the field searching for answers …

The Lions are bringing in another veteran defensive player. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, defensive lineman Jonah Williams is signing with Detroit’s 53-man roster off of the Rams’ practice squad. Williams, 29, has appeared in seven games for Los Angeles and Minnesota in 2024. He’s recorded three total tackles this season. In 48 career contests with 22 starts for …

Getty Images College football’s rivalry weekend is upon us, and one of the best matchups is between South Carolina and Clemson. There could be some fireworks this weekend as the Tigers and Gamecocks battle to end their seasons with a critical win. There’s still a chance for Clemson to reach the ACC Championship Game, but that probably isn’t the team’s …

Rams tight end Tyler Higbee returned to practice this week, but he is not ready to play a game. The Rams ruled out Higbee from Sunday’s game against the Saints. He will remain on the reserve/physically unable to perform list despite returning to full participation Friday. Higbee was limited Wednesday and Thursday. He has two more weeks to practice before …

Palos Verdes High rarely plays at night — it only started occasionally playing under lights two years ago. But with championship games come accommodations, receiving city permission — from the streetlights-less Palos Verdes Estates — to host the Southern Section Division 5 championship on Friday night. As the South Bay breeze swept into the stadium, hundreds of fans who were …

Lynch points to 49ers’ lack of discipline for rough 2024 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers can’t afford to make mental mistakes, considering their stars are injured and the team is an NFC West-worst 5-6. However, San Francisco’s president of football operations, John Lynch, believes the 49ers have been undisciplined throughout the 2024 NFL season. Lynch …