Jan 17, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith speaks at a press conference to name Ross Bjork as his successor at the Covelli Center. Ohio State’s athletic department had a record-breaking year in operating revenue in the 2023 fiscal year by generating almost $280 million. The only athletic program ever to generate more was Oregon four …

Patrick Mahomes was certainly aware of the noise surrounding the fact that he’d yet to play a road playoff game prior to the Chiefs’ win over the Bills. The all-world quarterback seemed to respond to Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins’ comments about how this past Sunday’s game was different from prior matchups.  “Real quick, real quick, real quick. Hey! They …

The Philadelphia Eagles will be looking for a new offensive coordinator in the 2024 season, as Brian Johnson won’t be returning to the position (as first reported by JAKIB Sports Derrick Gunn). Philadelphia will be looking for its third offensive coordinator in three years, as Shane Steichen left after the team’s NFC championship season to become the head coach of …

Getty Images The last time we saw Cam Newton on an NFL field was back in Week 16 of the 2021 season. While it’s been essentially two full seasons since the former league MVP has been on an NFL roster, he’s always left the door slightly open regarding a comeback. In the past, Newton has been selective about where he’d …

Wes Worthington has been hired as the new football coach at St. Andrew’s, the school announced on Tuesday. He replaces Kevin Prisant, the former Benedictine assistant who has led the Lion program for the last two seasons. Prisant said he is leaving the school so he can live closer to his parents. Worthington, 44, is also a former assistant at …

The Philadelphia Eagles have fired offensive coordinator Brian Johnson, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t announced the move. Johnson joins ousted defensive coordinator Sean Desai as coach Nick Sirianni continues to reshape his staff following a season-ending collapse. The Eagles …

The Saints’ search for a new offensive coordinator includes a pair of 49ers assistant coaches. Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports that 49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese and offensive passing game specialist Klint Kubiak have interviewed with the team. The Saints fired Pete Carmichael at the end of the regular season. Griese joined the 49ers in 2022 after more than a …

It’s never too early to get started working on the next recruiting class. Brian Kelly is looking ahead to a class that is a few years off. Kelly is starting to work on the 2027 recruiting class. Kelly has found a safety from the state of Florida that he thinks would work well in Baton Rouge. Saniiyn Black is a …

The top-seeded Baltimore Ravens will attempt to reach the Super Bowl for the first time in 11 years when they host the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs in the 2024 AFC Championship Game on Sunday. Baltimore (14-4) last appeared in the Super Bowl after the 2012 season, when the Ravens edged San Francisco to win the second championship in franchise history. …

Getty Images The Los Angeles Chargers interviewed NFL chief football administrative officer Dawn Aponte for their general manager position, the team announced Monday. The Chargers are looking to fill the role after parting ways with Tom Telesco in December.  This would be a historic addition for the Chargers as Aponte would become the second female general manager in the NFL if she …

USATSI Uga X, the University of Georgia’s live mascot, died in his sleep, Georgia athletics announced on Tuesday. He was 10 years old. Also known as Que, Uga X began his tenure with a collaring ceremony ahead of Georgia’s win against Georgia Southern on Nov. 21, 2015 and retired following the 2022 season. Uga X was by Georgia’s side each …

Bill Belichick might not be a shoo-in to become the Falcons’ next head coach.  The legendary coach’s candidacy for Atlanta’s gig has “lost momentum in the past week,” The Athletic reported Tuesday.  After he and the Patriots parted ways on Jan. 11, Belichick interviewed with the Falcons twice in just over a week. He first spoke with the team on …

Dalton Del Don runs through seven players he’ll be targeting in 2024 fantasy football drafts. Rashee Rice, WR, Kansas City Chiefs Rice was one of the league’s most efficient wide receivers as a rookie, when he finished with the third-most yards after the catch. He emerged as Kansas City’s clear No. 1 option in the passing game down the stretch …

Berkeley Prep (Tampa) defensive end Titus Bullard, the son of WWE ambassador and former Florida defensive lineman Thaddeus Bullard (better known as Titus O’Neil), has committed to the Gators. Bullard committed to the Orange and Blue as a preferred walk-on in the 2024 class on Tuesday. He posted a graphic to social media to break the news. “Thanks to my …

Getty Images If you were tuned into CBS on Sunday for the Kansas City Chiefs’ wild playoff win over the Buffalo Bills, then you were part of television history.  The Chiefs’ 27-24 victory had an average audience of 50.393 million, which is an astronomical number. Not only was it the most-watched divisional playoff game in NFL history — it was …