The first iteration of the College Football Playoff rankings was released on Tuesday. Schools that have already played occupy the top two spots. Oregon defeated Ohio State, 32-31, earlier in the season and sits at 9-0. The Buckeyes are second at 7-1. The new format that sees a dozen teams qualify for the postseason tournament has, Oregon (Big Ten), Georgia …

There was quite a bit of action in the weeks leading up to the 2024 NFL trade deadline. Several stars, including receivers DeAndre Hopkins, Amari Cooper and Davante Adams, found new homes. Then, there were a flurry of deals made right before the Nov. 5 deadline. It’s still too early to properly judge how those trades will work out this …

Making sense of Patriots’ lack of NFL trade deadline day moves originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Several New England Patriots players were the subject of trade rumors over the last few weeks, but Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline ultimately came and went without the AFC East franchise making any major moves. The Patriots dealt edge rusher Josh Uche to the …

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) celebrates a touchdown in the second half of the Red River Rivalry college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorn at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas, Saturday, Oct., 12, 2024. As expected, the Texas Longhorns are ranked No. 5 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of …

Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (quad) still isn’t practicing, putting his availability for Thursday Night Football in doubt. He missed practice all of last week and did not play in Sunday’s win over the Raiders. The news is better for left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (knee/fibula). Brown returned to practice on a limited basis Tuesday. He did not play Sunday …

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – OCTOBER 26: Mason Taylor #86 of the LSU Tigers catches a pass for a touchdown in the first half while defended by Dezz Ricks #10 of the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field on October 26, 2024 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) The first College Football Playoff rankings were released on Tuesday …

The 49ers traded for defensive tackle Khalil Davis on Tuesday and they’re adding another veteran defensive player to the organization as well. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the team is signing safety Tashaun Gipson to their practice squad. It’s a reunion for the two sides as Gipson spent the last two seasons with the club. Gipson signed with the …

Nov 13, 2021; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; A general overall view of the opening kickoff between Arkansas Razorbacks and the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Not only will the Alabama Crimson Tide have to contend with one of college football’s top environments inside Tiger Stadium on Saturday night in Baton Rouge, but there is …

When it came to Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz stood firm with the roster he built in the offseason. (Joe Reedy / Associated Press) Joe Hortiz made aggressive moves this offseason, but when it came to Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, the Chargers’ general manager stood firm with the roster he built. The Chargers didn’t complete a …

HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 08: A view of the College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship Trophy prior to the 2024 CFP National Championship game between the Washington Huskies and Michigan Wolverines at NRG Stadium on January 08, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) If you’ve watched any college football at all this season, you’ve almost certainly been …

Report: 49ers reunite with veteran safety in practice squad move originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers are reuniting with a familiar face this season. San Francisco is signing veteran safety Tashaun Gipson to its practice squad, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported Tuesday, citing a source. 49ers making another defensive addition: San Francisco is bringing back veteran …

Despite two losses earlier in the season to LSU and Kentucky, Ole Miss is still very much in the thick of the College Football Playoff conversation thanks to the meteoric play of QB Jaxson Dart, who put up an explosive 515 yards and 6 TDs in Saturdays 63-31 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks. Caroline Fenton, Adam Breneman & Jason Fitz …

Eagles release tight end Albert Okwuegbunam originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles on Tuesday released veteran tight end Albert Okwuegbunam, who they initially acquired in August of 2023 in a trade with the Broncos. Okwuegbunam had been on Injured Reserve all year with an abdomen injury. The Eagles opened his 21-day practice window on Oct. 16, and he …

BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Oklahoma Sooners are 5-4 overall on the 2024 season, but just 1-4 in SEC play. After defeating the Maine Black Bears last week, OU now heads on the road to visit the Missouri Tigers in a primetime clash in Columbia. With Brent Venables’ team needing just one more win …

Defensive tackle Jordan Phillips played 34 defensive snaps for the Cowboys in two games this season. He then landed on injured reserve with a wrist injury that required surgery. The Cowboys announced Tuesday that they have released Phillips. Phillips then posted on social media a photo of him in a Bills jersey, so he could be headed back to Buffalo …