The NFL has a habit of dangling carrots to fans in other countries. Sometimes, it’s the relocation of a team to another continent. Two years ago, the Commissioner opened the door to the possibility of an entire European division. This year, Roger Goodell dropped the hint that a Super Bowl could end up in a non-American city. “We’ve always traditionally …

Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton and Jason Fitz react to the Trojans’ 33-30 loss to the Nittany Lions and discuss where USC goes from here. Subscribe to the “College Football Power Hour” podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Well, it felt like Penn State grabbed victory from the jaws of defeat at us. …

Lions running back David Montgomery agreed to a two-year, $18.25 million contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Montgomery has two years left on his current deal, so his extension ties him to Detroit through the 2027 season. The deal includes $10.5 million in new guaranteed money, per Schefter. The Lions signed Montgomery to a three-year, $18 million deal in …

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Purdue football coach Ryan Walters does not know how soon Hudson Card will be back from his reported concussion symptoms, but he knows Ryan Browne delivered in his absence Saturday at Illinois. Browne, a redshirt freshman making his first career start, collected 415 yards and three touchdowns in a 50-49 overtime loss. His rushing and passing performance …

The Detroit Lions have signed running back David Montgomery to a two-year contract extension. News of the extension was first reported by the team’s radio broadcaster, Dan Miller. ESPN’s Adam Schefter followed up by providing the terms of the deal, which is for two years and $18.25 million with $10.5 million guaranteed. Contract news from the @Lions. David Montgomery has …

Traeshon Holden had a 32-yard catch before his ejection for spitting against Ohio State. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images) Oregon wide receiver Traeshon Holden was ejected in the second quarter of the No. 2 Ducks’ game vs. No. 3 Ohio State for spitting at Ohio State’s Davison Igbinosun. After the two were engaged near the goal line, Holden clearly spit …

The Broncos will attempt to build on their three-game winning streak without a pair of offensive starters, for at least four games. On Saturday, Denver placed receiver Josh Reynolds (hand) and center Luke Wattenberg (ankle) on injured reserve. Both had previously been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the 2-2 Chargers. The roster spots were filled by defensive back Tanner …

Pittsburgh Panthers football is harkening back to the days of Dan Marino, and becoming one of the more intriguing surprise teams of the 2024 college football season. Pitt held off Cal, 17-15, in ACC action on Saturday and is now off to its best start to a season (6-0) since 1982, when Marino was playing quarterback and led the Panthers …

It’s been nearly two weeks since receiver Davante Adams asked the Raiders to trade him. And the Raiders have now issued him a pair of $983,333 parting gifts. That’s the amount of each game check paid by the Raiders to Adams. It’s one of the big reasons why, as of five days ago, the Raiders wanted to trade Adams within …

It has become a bit of a trend in college football for a team celebrating a big road victory by planting the team’s flag at midfield of the opposing team’s stadium. After Penn State celebrated a thrilling overtime victory at USC on Saturday, head coach James Franklin wanted no part of those shenanigans. Penn State cornerback Audavion Collins, a transfer …

Quarterback Drew Allar threw for 391 yards in No. 4 Penn State’s 33–30 overtime win over USC. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Ryan Barker’s 36-yard field goal lifted No. 4 Penn State to a 33–30 win in overtime over USC at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday. USC’s Michael Lantz missed a 45-yard field goal try on the first possession of …

Southern California had No. 5 Penn State on the ropes after a stunningly effective first half that saw the Trojans turn the page on last week’s loss to Minnesota and resemble the team some thought could be a factor in the race for the College Football Playoff. But the second half saw the Nittany Lions round back into form. Down …

George Pickens had a message for … someone during the Steelers’ game against the Cowboys last week. (Barry Reeger-Imagn Images) George Pickens wore some expensive eye black last week. The Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver was fined $10,231 by the NFL on Saturday for displaying a “personal message” on his eye black during last week’s game against the Dallas Cowboys, according …

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Ryan Barker’s 36-yard field goal lifted No. 4 Penn State to a 33–30 win in overtime over USC at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday. Michael Lantz missed …

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers will miss a second straight game with a concussion. Head coach Brian Daboll said on Thursday that the rookie wideout was in the “same spot” in concussion protocol. On Friday, Nabers was official ruled out for Sunday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Nabers missed last week’s win over the Seattle Seahawks after …