When the Texas Tech football team hosted then-No. 13 Oregon in September, the Ducks were the highest-ranked non-conference opponent to visit Jones AT&T Stadium since 1994 and the highest-ranked for a home opener since 1979. Red Raiders fans looked forward to it throughout last off-season. This off-season, Tech fans might look forward to the regular-season finale as much as any, …

Getty Images The Kansas City Chiefs won their third Super Bowl in five years in thrilling fashion, defeating the San Francisco 49ers in overtime, 25-22. The Chiefs are the NFL’s first repeat champions since the 2003-04 New England Patriots, and Patrick Mahomes is leading a legitimate dynasty. Star tight end Travis Kelce had a great game, leading all receivers with …

The Super Bowl is synonymous with many things, including the national anthem, halftime entertainment, commercials and, of course, food. When it comes to the actual game, big plays have played an integral role in the Super Bowl becoming the massive event that it is today.  There’s been a slew of big plays made in Super Bowls that help change the …

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter LAS VEGAS — Patrick Mahomes couldn’t contain himself.  He sprinted to Mecole Hardman in the end zone, jumping to embrace the wide receiver who’d just caught the game-winning touchdown in overtime. Mahomes soon bolted down the sideline, helmet in hand. He then dove to the ground and tumbled, gripping his head in apparent disbelief.  The …

For most of the past six seasons, the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense has been the headliner — not just for their team, but the entire league. Since Patrick Mahomes took over under center, he, Andy Reid, Travis Kelce, and previously Tyreek Hill, simply laid waste to opposing defenses, to the point that Kansas City’s own defense was mostly an afterthought. …

Butker breaks Moody’s Super Bowl record with 57-yard field goal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Rookie kicker Jake Moody etched his name into the NFL history books in the second quarter of the 49ers’ Super Bowl LVIII matchup with the Chiefs on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. With San Francisco facing a fourth-and-14 at the Kansas City 37-yard line, …

Curt Cignetti’s first spring at Indiana is fast approaching. With the Hoosiers’ spring game set for April 18, the schedule for the next few months is taking shape. Cignetti and his staff spent December retooling what he called a “crisis roster situation,” and then they laid the foundation for recruits in the classes of 2025 and 2026. Now, it’s time …

Way back for Super Bowl I, played on Jan. 15, 1967, TV crews from CBS and NBC ascended upon the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. For the first and last time, two different networks broadcasted the Super Bowl. In fact, the inaugural Super Bowl is the only Super Bowl that had to redo the second half opening kickoff, as one of …

While it isn’t always the case, Super Bowl LVIII more than lived up to the hype. Really, you could say that the Chiefs’ overtime win actually surpassed any expectations given that it was the longest Super Bowl of all time.   Kansas City’s 25-22 win joined the list of 15 Super Bowls whose endings won’t soon be forgotten by those …

Feb. 11—Sign up for our daily Illini football newsletter here Greetings from “Can’t Wait For Saturday,” your morning morsel of college football, courtesy of longtime Illini beat writer, AP Top 25 voter and Heisman state rep Bob Asmussen. He’ll give you his views each day on the game he loves. *** Time for a two-parter on the change at UCLA. …

Travis Kelce is already one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history, and his legacy keeps growing by the year. Culminated with his third championship in Super Bowl LVIII, the question must be asked regarding the future Hall of Famer.  Is Travis Kelce the greatest tight end in NFL history?  The Chiefs star tight end is fourth amongst his …

49ers’ Jennings joins Foles in exclusive Super Bowl TD club originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With two incredible plays in Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs, Jauan Jennings joined former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles in an exclusive club. By throwing for a trick play touchdown to Christian McCaffrey and then catching a Brock Purdy pass …

Since being hired as head coach of the Chargers, Jim Harbaugh has been hard at work to build out his staff. Here’s a look at who’s onboard as it continues to take shape: Offensive Coordinator: Greg Roman Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports Defensive coordinator: Jesse Minter Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Special teams coordinator: Ryan Ficken Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Quarterbacks …

 Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs just won their second consecutive Super Bowl, and it seems like the sports world is ready to have the GOAT conversation.  Mahomes, now a three-time Super Bowl champion and three-time Super Bowl MVP, said the Chiefs can finally be considered a dynasty. However, he cautioned they were just getting started.  “Yeah, it’s the …

Few NFL teams can match the rich history of the Kansas City Chiefs. That history continues to get richer as the franchise has captured its third Super Bowl win in five years with a 25-22 overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. The Chiefs have had many great teams over the years. Some of those teams won …