It sure seems like a long time ago since Ohio State walked off the field after losing to Michigan in Ann Arbor. Since then, we’ve received some transfer portal news, injury updates, and more, but everyone is anxious to see the Buckeyes get back on the field in the Cotton Bowl to wash that bad taste out of everyone’s mouth …

Just three weeks remain in the 2023 regular season and the Week 16 was packed with high-profile matchups that’ll certainly shake up the playoff picture — with three more remaining on Christmas Day. Division titles and playoff spots were up for grabs over the course of the holiday weekend — the Lions and Dolphins punched their tickets on Sunday — …

Welcome to the Week 16 grades! This is the time of year when Santa is known for delivering, but he’s not the only one, because the NFL also delivered on Sunday during a wild week of action. As a matter of fact, Browns fans are probably starting to feel like Joe Flacco IS SANTA, because he keeps delivering for the …

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter TAMPA, Fla. — If you have to play a football game on Christmas Eve, it’s nice to play it at home, and if it’s not asking too much, it’s nice to be up 30-0 in the third quarter. The Bucs didn’t pull their starters Sunday, but it was the kind of game in which they …

By the time the Ohio State football team takes the field in the Cotton Bowl against Missouri, it will have been over one month since it lost the last regular-season game against Michigan. That means there has been plenty of time for some bumps and bruises to heal, not only physically, but no doubt psychologically as well. However, there’s one …

Following an offensive offsides penalty that negated a miraculous lateral go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter during a Week 14 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes became animated on the sideline. So much so, it garnered headlines.  The reigning NFL MVP threw his helmet in disgust, and had to be restrained by teammates. Mahomes …

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is weighing a massive contract offer to stay in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that contains a huge catch. The university is presenting Harbaugh a contract extension that would make him the highest-paid coach in college football but would preclude him from pursuing an NFL job for the 2024 season, according to NFL Network.  While the clause limiting …

Dec. 24—Since 2013, Florida State fans have never ridden so high as they did this season. Now, after a historic decision by the CFP committee, the Noles have never felt so low. It was a tremendous season for the Seminoles. Quarterback Jordan Travis was playing at a Heisman level and it felt like they had a spot in the playoffs …

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter This was the moment the Dallas Cowboys could have changed their narrative and proved to everyone — including themselves — they were capable of winning a big game on the road. All they needed was one stop to do it; to show they could be the road warriors they will soon need to be. Ultimately, …

Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle left for the training room with an eye injury in the first half. He returned, but he’s now left again. Waddle was tackled around his left ankle by cornerback Jourdan Lewis on a 2-yard run. He limped off the field and eventually limped into the training room late in the third quarter. The Dolphins went on …

The 2023 bowl season continues Saturday afternoon with an intriguing matchup between James Madison and Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas. Normally, James Madison wouldn’t be eligible for the postseason given its recent move from the FCS to the FBS, but the Dukes made the cut since there weren’t enough six-win teams to fill the …

With Christmas almost here, the NFL playoff races are as wild and confusing as ever, making the homestretch of the season one we’ll likely remember. The AFC entered Week 16 with nine teams boasting winning records and four with 8-6 records — all tied for the final playoff spot. The NFC had three 7-7 teams heading into Week 16.  The …

Presents came early this Christmas, with the NFL delivering some juicy action even before a big slate of Sunday and Monday action. The Rams scored 30 once again on Thursday to propel their late-year playoff push. The Bills survived the Easton Stick-led Chargers to maintain their own postseason hopes. And the Steelers stunned the Bengals with Mason Rudolph at the …

Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter The Detroit Lions have clinched the NFC North for the first time ever after a 30-24 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The last time Detroit won their division was 1993 — when the NFC North was part of the NFC Central. The league realigned with the addition of the Houston Texans in 2002 …

USC’s recruiting woes are detailed in a recent report from 247Sports which looked at blue-chip signees for the 2024 cycle. Blue-chip prospects are defined as four- and five-star recruits, anyone higher than a three-star player. We already noted that Oregon and its current coach, Dan Lanning, have nine more blue-chippers than USC, 17 to 8. Miami and Mario Cristobal have …