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 …

Here’s where the Bears 2024 cap projections stand originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Last offseason, the Bears’ cap space looked like they just won the Powerball lottery. This season, they aren’t slated to have as much as they did in summer 2023. But this offseason, they won’t have as much. That doesn’t mean, however, they won’t have a lot …

The Ohio State football program has seemingly lost out on another transfer portal target after former UCLA safety, Kamari Ramsey, announced his transfer to USC on Thursday night. Ramsey was just on OSU’s campus last Saturday and was seriously considering the Buckeyes, and it appeared that the feeling was mutual. And while you never know what goes on behind the …

Raheem Mostert was 10 years old when Ricky Williams set the Miami Dolphins’ single-season record for rushing touchdowns. This past Sunday, Mostert, a Florida native who cheered for Williams during his prime years in Miami, broke Williams’ 21-year-old record when he scored rushing touchdown Nos. 17 and 18 during the Dolphins’ 30-0 win over the Jets.  Mostert, a big fan …

The Rams entered Thursday’s game needing a victory to keep pace in a crowded NFC Wild Card race. In a similar fashion to Sunday’s win over the Commanders, things got interesting in the fourth quarter. But the Rams were able to hold on and come away with a 30-22 victory. With the rest of the Christmas weekend slate yet to …

We’ve seen Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning place an outsized emphasis on developing and building up the defensive line since he got to Eugene, and there’s maybe no recruit that embodies that idea more than Jericho Johnson, who officially announced his commitment to the Ducks on Thursday. Johnson, a 4-star prospect out of Fairfield, California, stands at 6-foot-4, 300 pounds, …

It’s looking more and more likely that Ryan Tannehill will be getting a return to the Titans lineup for Christmas. Quarterback Will Levis missed practice for the second straight day with an ankle injury. Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said on Wednesday that Tannehill will get the start against the Seahawks if Levis is unable to play. Tannehill started the …

USATSI Oregon State and Washington State have reached an agreement with the departing 10 Pac-12 schools to end their legal battle. While full details of the truce are still being finalized, the agreement ends what has been a contentious conflict that has played out across multiple months and courts.  “We are pleased to have reached an agreement in principle that …

The Rams have started to break it open over the Saints in the third quarter of Thursday night’s game, with a Kyren Williams touchdown giving Los Angeles a 27-7 lead. The Saints looked like they might have a little something going on offense after Derek Carr converted third-and-6 with a 13-yard pass to Foster Moreau. But on the team’s next …

Dec. 21—Here is a look at all 25 Washington State football signees in the 2024 class, announced on Wednesday’s first day of the early signing period, and how they fit into WSU’s team. The player: Chris Barnes The details: WR, 5-foot-8, 160 pounds / Houston (North Shore HS) Other offers: Utah State, UTSA, Towson, Texas State, Texas Southern, Texas A&M …

Our analysts reveal the takes they have the most conviction for heading into Round Two of the fantasy football playoffs to help you feel better about the lineup decisions ahead. For more start-sit advice, check out our Week 16 position-by-position rankings. The rookie finally enters must-start status It finally happened. The rookie we’ve been yearning to see run out in …

NORMAN — The Sooners welcomed 27 prospects to their football program during National Signing Day on Wednesday. And as OU prepares for its Alamo Bowl game against Arizona on Dec. 28 in San Antonio, some of those signees are getting to work right away. OU announced seven freshman mid-year enrollees who’ll participate in the remainder of the team’s bowl practices. …

The Rams controlled much of the first half of Thursday night’s game against the Saints. But even with a late second-quarter surge by New Orleans, Los Angeles leads 17-7 at halftime. L.A. scored on its first two drives, with Puka Nacua catching a 2-yard touchdown and Lucas Havrisik sending a 20-yard field goal through the uprights. But on the third, …