Sugar Bowl: No. 2 Washington vs. No. 3 Texas (CFP semifinal) Location: New Orleans Date: 8:45 p.m. ET, Jan. 1 TV: ESPN Line: Texas -4 Total: 63.5 How these teams got here Washington (13-0): The Huskies have been incredible in the two seasons of the Kalen DeBoer era. Washington hired DeBoer from Fresno State after a 4-8 season in 2021 …

Jaylen Heyward never knew his father. He always pushed away Lorenzo Jamal Bell every time the father tried to connect. But the Rockledge safety, who signed to play with UCF last week on National Signing Day, wonders now if that decision was the best choice. He found out a few years ago that his father was killed during a shooting …

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz is joined by ESPN’s Mina Kimes to explain how the Baltimore safety is one of the best defensive players in the NFL and why the Ravens must keep him healthy heading into the playoffs. Hear the full conversation on the “Zero Blitz” podcast and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video Transcript [MUSIC …

Michael Van Buren is an electric quarterback, and the four-star from Maryland is eyeing up the national stage next week when he participates in the Under Armour All-America Game. He is part of a very solid recruiting class that signed with Mississippi State earlier this month. The class of 2024 prospect is coming off a strong senior season at St. …

Russell Wilson says Broncos asked him to alter contract or risk benching originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia As quarterback Russell Wilson explains it, his job was in jeopardy nearly two months ago and after the Denver Broncos’ biggest win. It was then, during the bye week following a victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 29, Wilson said he was …

In what has proven to be a defensive struggle in the first half of the Cotton Bowl, a potential missed fumble recovery by Missouri’s defense may have cost the Tigers their best shot at a scoring opportunity. Cotton Bowl officials ruled that Ohio State quarterback Devin Brown fumbled the ball inside the 10-yard line after a 7-yard sack by Johnny …

How Pop Douglas has developed into a record-setting receiver for Pats originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — The news was still relatively fresh to DeMario Douglas. He’d just been informed he surpassed Deion Branch’s mark for catches by a rookie under Bill Belichick, and he couldn’t help himself from smiling. “I passed Deion? That’s crazy,” he said. “That’s …

Former Purdue defensive end/outside linebacker Nick Scourton entered the transfer portal earlier this week. After leading the Big 10 in sacks during the 2023 season, nearly every Power 5 program needing a defensive playmaker will battle for his commitment, including Texas A&M. New Aggies head coach Mike Elko has his work cut out for him as the pivotal 2024 offseason …

The Vikings are leaving the door open for wide receiver Jordan Addison to play on Sunday night. Addison hurt his knee in last weekend’s loss to the Lions and returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday’s session. He got in another limited workout on Friday and has been listed as questionable to face the Packers. With rookie Jaren …

Ohio State quarterback Devin Brown has left the Cotton Bowl with an apparent ankle injury. In his first start for the Buckeyes after backing up Kyle McCord in 2023, Brown was taken down on a four-yard loss and was seen grabbing his ankle after the play. Brown completed a 4-yard pass to Carnell Tate before leaving the game with a …

Veteran quarterback Jeff Driskel’s next NFL home will be in Cleveland. The Browns are signing Driskel to their active roster off the Cardinals’ practice squad. Currently the Browns only have Joe Flacco as the starting quarterback and PJ Walker as the backup, with no other healthy quarterbacks in the facility. So Driskel provides some depth. And it’s possible that Driskel …

LOS ANGELES — While most are looking at the Rose Bowl as being a battle between the Michigan football defense and Alabama’s offense, led by enigmatic quarterback Jalen Milroe, the Wolverine offense will have a tough task on their hands, as well. Alabama has the 17th-ranked defense, and while that’s not as high as some teams Michigan has had to …

Kittle, 49ers’ offense close to joining exclusive NFL statistical club originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — George Kittle is very close to reaching a personal milestone for the third time in his career, and in doing so, the All-Pro tight end could help the 49ers’ offense join a very exclusive statistical club. Kittle has caught 62 …

The Friday night bowl game slate features the first New Year’s Six showdown of the postseason as No. 7 Ohio State meets No. 9 Missouri in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Buckeyes have dominated the all-time series 10-1-1 — with the last meeting taking place in 1998. This time, however, they’re facing a Missouri team coming …

Who’s Playing Detroit Lions @ Dallas Cowboys Current Records: Detroit 11-4, Dallas 10-5 How To Watch When: Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 8:15 p.m. ETWhere: AT&T Stadium — Arlington, TexasTV: ABCFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know The Cowboys are 4-0 against the Lions since December of 2016, and they’ll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. …