While many reports and insiders have broken what players intended to do, Notre Dame defensive end Javontae Jean-Bapsite made light of the situation. One of the lone seniors without remaining eligibility to let his intentions be know, Jean-Baptiste announced on social media that his “source confirms he’s playing,” in the Sun Bowl against Oregon State. Notre Dame football’s social media …

Getty Images Things got chippy during Monday night’s game between the Eagles and Seahawks. During the second half, Eagles wideout A.J. Brown was actually bumped by a Seahawks staffer while Brown was on the visiting sideline.  Brown had shoved Seahawks cornerback Michael Jackson, which apparently inspired the Seattle staffer to get physical with Brown. Brown responded by shoving and having …

Getty Images Jalen Hurts continues to make history when he rushes for touchdowns. On Hurts’ second rushing touchdown of the night in the Philadelphia Eagles’ showdown with the Seattle Seahawks, Hurts rushed for his 14th score of the season. That tied Cam Newton for the most rushing touchdowns in a season by a quarterback in NFL history.  The one-yard touchdown …

Getty Images College football Bowl Season has a habit of producing unlikely stars, and Western Kentucky wide receiver Dalvin Smith became the latest instance of that Monday with his performance during the Hilltoppers’ improbable 38-35 overtime comeback win against Old Dominion in the Famous Toastery Bowl. Not only did the WKU pass-catcher haul in three touchdowns during the win, but Smith …

Death, taxes and the Eagles scoring on the tush push. Try as he might, Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner couldn’t stop it, instead going for a ride when he tried to jump over the top of the line. Jalen Hurts ended up well into the end zone with his 14th rushing touchdown of the season. That has tied him with Cam …

USATSI Ja’Marr Chase’s separated shoulder is expected to keep him sidelined for the Bengals’ upcoming game against the Steelers, according to NFL Media. Chase’s absence could extend beyond Saturday’s big showdown, per the report.  The Bengals’ two-time Pro Bowl receiver sustained the injury late in this past Saturday’s overtime win over the Vikings. Chase currently has 34 more catches and …

It has not been the best close out for Ohio State football and it’s 2024 recruiting class. The Buckeyes have already seen multiple prospects either flip or choose other schools leaving the coaching staff scrambling to find replacements late in the process. It’s not the best look for one of the strongest supposed recruiting units in college football. And while …

Jalen Hurts, who is playing with flu-like symptoms, threw for 79 yards and ran for 35 yards in the first half on a rainy night in Seattle. The Eagles lead the Seahawks 10-3 at halftime. Philadelphia opened the game with a 15-play, 75 yard drive, with Hurts scoring on a 3-yard run, but the Eagles punted on three of their …

USATSI Former UCLA quarterback Dante Moore is transferring to Oregon, according to 247Sports. The former five-star quarterback from the 2023 recruiting cycle was previously committed to Dan Lanning and Oregon before flipping late in the recruiting cycle to become one of the highest modern day signings in UCLA program history. Moore ranked as the No. 3 overall player and the …

Many in the media did not project the Cleveland Browns to make the playoffs coming into the season. Even fewer could have expected them to be where they are through Week 15. Head coach Kevin Stefanski has his team in the first wild-card spot with a 9-5 record despite being led by 38-year-old Joe Flacco in the NFL’s remake of …

Cherry Creek Bruins coach Peyton Manning and his son, Marshall, at Denver Broncos training camp in 2022. (Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images) The NFL is a copycat league, and sometimes an NFL legend copies a famous play for his son’s seventh-grade youth league. Peyton Manning is a good storyteller, which is a reason the “ManningCast” …

Tom Brady spent his entire career dodging defensive players, often getting upset if penalties weren’t called when he got hit. Now he is coming to the defense of the defensive side of the ball, speaking specifically against the suspension of Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee. Kazee is suspended for the rest of the 2023 NFL regular season and possibly the …

GAINESVILLE — Florida football coach Billy Napier’s pivotal 2024 class fell five spots to No. 10 after 5-star safety prospect Xavier Filsaime changed his commitment to Texas. The McKinney, Texas, native was a key member of a class that reached as high as No. 3 nationally in August but declined as the Gators struggled to a 5-7 finish in Year …

Getty Images As he emboldens his case for NFL MVP and approaches the San Francisco 49ers’ single-season record for touchdowns, Christian McCaffrey’s next objective will be an appearance on the ManningCast for the Week 15 matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks. Since being traded from the Carolina Panthers to the 49ers, McCaffrey has proven to be a perfect …

Indiana’s receiving corps is starting to take shape under the Hoosiers’ new coaching staff. Monday, Curt Cignetti landed three transfer commitments — all from receivers: Miles Cross (Ohio). Myles Price (Texas Tech) and Ke’Shawn Williams (Wake Forest). Cross caught 47 passes for 617 yards last season (both second on the Bobcats) and had a team-high five touchdown receptions. Ohio QB …