Marlon Jones Jr., a two-time All-Big Sky cornerback at Eastern Washington, has committed to Vanderbilt football as a grad transfer, he announced on Instagram on Thursday. On the same day, the Commodores also got a commitment from Ole Miss receiver Jeremiah Dillon. Embedded content: https://www.instagram.com/p/C1Ibc5fP7_9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== In 2023, Jones played in 11 games and made 22 tackles with four tackles for …

In the 1970s, ABC’s Superstars game show evolved into SuperTeams, which at one point included NFL teams squaring off in events that included the tug-of-war. Now, the tug-of-war is coming back. Via Stephen Holder of ESPN.com, the tug-of-war has been added to the events of the Pro Bowl games. It will give linemen an activity in which they can engage; …

UCF used a hot-button issue among Knights fans as a perfect opportunity to raise money for its official collective, Kingdom NIL. The collective raised nearly $27,000 for NIL endeavors after fans voted with their wallets to get rid of a singalong tradition, according to FOX 35 Orlando.  Starting in the 2021 season, UCF played Frankie Valli’s “Can’t Take My Eyes …

Chargers receiver Keenan Allen (heel) will not play Saturday against the Bills. The Chargers ruled him out Thursday. Allen also missed last Thursday’s game against the Raiders. He needs 151 yards to set a new single-season high in receiving yards. His 108 catches still leads the NFL, and he has 1,243 yards and seven touchdowns. The Chargers also ruled out …

Four High Desert athletes signed a National Letter of Intent to continue their football careers at universities across the country. Oak Hills offensive tackle Paki Finau highlighted the list of players to make good on commitments on the early signing day. But a pair of local players celebrated their signings with a ceremony Wednesday night at Noble Fitness, in Barstow. …

Yahoo Sports’ Matt Harmon runs through the three games that stood out on this week’s schedule – and whether or not he’ll bother to watch them. Video Transcript [AUDIO LOGO] MATT HARMON: Here are the games you need to binge, stream, and skip on a very special holiday week 16 of the NFL season. Let’s start with the final game …

Old conference foes clash Thursday night when Syracuse takes on USF in the Boca Raton Bowl. The game is a battle of 6-6 teams that willed their way to the postseason with victories in their respective final regular-season opportunities.  Syracuse comes in under the direction of interim coach Nunzio Campanile, who took over after Dino Babers was fired before the …

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford played another strong game on Thursday night, becoming the first Rams quarterback to throw for at least two touchdowns with no interceptions in four consecutive games. Stafford’s high-level play now has the Rams at 8-7 with two games to go. As the NFC’s current No. 6 seed, the club is in a prime position to get …

There is certainly some excitement for Rutgers football and their participation in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl. After all, it is the first time that Rutgers has been bowl-eligible since… Yeah, you already know all that. Don’t need to repeat it, right? But this is a very interesting game for Rutgers that looks and feels a bit like the …

USATSI There have been few — if any — NFL rookies better this season than Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua. The fifth-round pick out of BYU reaffirmed that again on Thursday night, when he went off for a monster game against the New Orleans Saints in their 30-22 win. Nacua was targeted 11 times by Matthew Stafford on the …

A 6-foot-4, 175-pound prospect who has the ability to play cornerback or safety, Oliphant landed an OSU offer late in the recruiting process and made an official visit last weekend. He picked OSU over a final five that included Arkansas State, Colorado State, Wyoming and Ohio. Oliphant is the fifth defensive back added to the class, and the second in …

The Rams’ Demarcus Robinson celebrates his touchdown catch just before the half against the Saints. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Rams’ 30-22 home win over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night: 4 Consecutive games with a touchdown catch for Rams receiver Demarcus Robinson. He finished with six catches for 82 …

BOCA RATON — Amid the wetness, wind and utter wackiness of the 10th Boca Raton Bowl arose an outcome that seemed somewhat fitting. The surreal evolution of USF manifested itself by the Bulls winning in an utter laugher. Which represents a quantum stride from laughingstock. Clearly bent on making a national statement against a Power Five foe, the Bulls didn’t …

The Rams have had plenty of great quarterbacks over the years. None have accomplished what current starter Matthew Stafford finalized tonight. Stafford, as noted during the Amazon Prime broadcast, has gone four straight games with two or more touchdown passes and no interceptions. He’s the first Rams quarterback to ever do that. He also generated 328 passing yards against the …

Following their 27-24 overtime win against the Minnesota Vikings last Saturday, the Cincinnati Bengals are set for another Saturday kickoff for their Week 16 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 23. Here’s why the Bengals are hitting the field on Saturday and why it’s actually illegal for them to take up the Saturday spot during the majority of the …