We’ve just reached the Week 13 NFL schedule, but there is already a postseason clinching scenario for the Eagles. The simplest clinching scenario involves Philly defeating the 49ers and the Rams losing to the Browns. However, neither of those would be easy tasks since San Fran has the top scoring defense, while Cleveland owns the No. 1 total defense. San …
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In Roob’s Eagles Observations: Why DeSean Jackson is a legit Hall of Fame candidate originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Why DeSean Jackson is a legitimate Hall of Fame candidate, a fascinating Jalen Hurts stat and the fascinating Jason Kelce-Shane MacGowan connection. It’s 49ers Week and Roob’s 10 Random Eagles Observations is in the house! 1. You might not immediately …
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Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell seems to be committed to recruiting the state of Ohio, and the city of Cincinnati specifically. His tenure at Cincinnati ended in 2022 when he took the Wisconsin job. But his recruiting ties to the city and the state figure to stay strong moving into the future. There might be a recent hint at that …
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Even though four receivers went in the first round of this year’s draft, mid-to-late round wideouts have become fixtures in NFL DFS lineups. Fifth-rounder Puka Nacua leads all rookies in receptions and yards, while no first-year WR has more TD catches than third-round pick Tank Dell. While those two wide receivers won’t come cheaply as Week 13 NFL DFS picks, …
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As we enter Week 13 of the 2023 NFL schedule, the NFL playoff picture is still far from complete since there are still roughly a dozen teams in both conferences that still have a reasonable chance of postseason play. Despite losing starting quarterback Anthony Richardson early in the season, the Colts (6-5) currently own a wild card spot by way …
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A few final thoughts before No. 4 Florida State faces No. 15 Louisville in tonight’s ACC championship game at Bank of America Stadium: Mike Norvell wants his team’s performance to do the talking Aside from the Seminoles’ unsettled quarterback situation with Tate Rodemaker (and, by extension, backup Brock Glenn), the most interesting thing that came out of …
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Who’s Playing App. State Mountaineers @ Troy Trojans Current Records: App. State 8-4, Troy 10-2 How To Watch When: Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 4 p.m. ETWhere: Larry Blakeney Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium — Troy, AlabamaTV: ESPNFollow: CBS Sports AppFubo (Try for free) For a limited time, new subscribers can save $20 on Fubo’s Pro, Elite, and Premier plansTicket Cost: $15.75 What to Know Troy is …
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The Oklahoma State Cowboys face the Texas Longhorns on Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Here is what you need to know about the Big 12 football championship game: How to watch: What channel is Oklahoma State football vs. Texas on Saturday? Time, TV schedule More: In jump from D-II, Oklahoma State’s Bryan Nardo maintained perspective in big moments …
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A look back at the one electrifying moment DeSean Jackson and Jalen Hurts overlapped originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The football history between Jalen Hurts and DeSean Jackson was brief. But unforgettable. One game. One pass. Not surprisingly, it was an 81-yard touchdown. It was Dec. 27, 2020, during the grim final days of Doug Pederson’s Eagles coaching tenure, …
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The future might not be so bright that Deion has to wear shades. It’s been a strange week for the Hall of Fame cornerback and his college football program. Which is fitting; it’s been a strange year. The Colorado Buffaloes, in Deion’s first season as head coach, took the entire football world by storm with a 3-0 start. Then the …
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It’s a lovefest between Houston Texans fans and quarterback C.J. Stroud so far this season. (Maria Lysaker / Associated Press) In one respect, C.J. Stroud cares very deeply. Witness his success as a record-breaking rookie quarterback for the Houston Texans. In another respect, Stroud cares not at all. “Some people develop it at a young age, where you’re not concerned …
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The Georgia Bulldogs face the Alabama Crimson Tide this Saturday in the SEC Championship Game. (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) The regular NCAA college football season is over, and now, it’s time for conference championship weekend, including the SEC Championship Game. This year, the Georgia Bulldogs (12-0) and Alabama Crimson Tide (11-1) face off for the SEC title. The back-to-back champion Georgia …
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Malik Cunningham was a quarterback at Louisville, but when he signed with the Patriots as an undrafted rookie this year, he was told he’d need to prove he can play wide receiver to make the roster. Then Cunningham looked surprisingly good when given some snaps at quarterback, and he’s been practicing at both positions this season. Cunningham has barely played …
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Former Wisconsin quarterback and tight end Sean Lewis was named the head coach at San Diego State earlier this week. The former Badger had spent the year at Colorado with Deion Sanders, that after a highly-successful run at Kent State from 2018-2022. Lewis played at Wisconsin from 2005-2007. ESPN says he recorded one career catch for seven yards. He joined …
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No. 4 Florida State will try to stay in the College Football Playoff picture when it hosts No. 14 Louisville on Saturday night. The Seminoles (12-0) completed a perfect regular season with a 24-15 win at Florida last week, but they are playing without starting quarterback Jordan Travis (leg) and potentially without backup Tate Rodemaker, who will be a game-day …
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