Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter The Minnesota Vikings defense pitched their first shutout since 2017 on Sunday. It isn’t a stretch to say in less than a season, they’ve garnered quite the reputation, keeping offensive coordinators in their offices at all hours of the night leading up to facing them. The Vikings fired Ed Donatell this past offseason and brought …

A Nebraska quarterback commit is planning a visit to a Big Ten rival. Three-star prospect Daniel Kaelin has announced that he will be making a trip to Michigan State on Friday, December 15. The quarterback has been committed to the Cornhuskers since May after initially committing to Missouri. It’s believed that Nebraska’s recent buzz surrounding the recruitment of Dylan Raiola …

The NFL announced the eight finalists for this season’s Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award on Thursday. The award is given to the player who best demonstrates the qualities of on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition. All 32 teams have a nominee and a panel comprised of former NFL players Warrick Dunn, Larry …

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Just one day after accepting an invitation to the Senior Bowl in February, Badgers offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. It was a likely move after his decision to play in the Senior Bowl, but nonetheless, his decision became final Wednesday. Bortolini spent four seasons with Wisconsin, playing both offensive guard and center in his …

(Amber Matsumoto/Yahoo Sports) Any given Sunday (or Monday, or soon, Saturday, or Black Friday …)! That’s what’s great about the NFL. Teams that recently took one on the chin can fire back the following week and completely derail a contender’s plans. Lost your starting quarterback? Ah, no worries, let’s rip off two straight against playoff teams. It’s how every week …

STILLWATER — A year ago at this time, the transfer portal was exit-only for Oklahoma State football, and several players had already hit the door. By late December, the Cowboys were pinned among the biggest losers in the transfer portal. Yet OSU coach Mike Gundy rallied his staff and replenished the roster with a solid class of incoming transfers. But …

Two years ago, Matthew Stafford led the Rams to victory in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. On Wednesday, the NFL announced that Super Bowl LXI, which will cap the 2026-27 season, was awarded to the Rams’ home . Does Stafford, 36, anticipate still playing for the Rams? “I have no idea,” he said, chuckling. “That’s a long way away.” …

Utah State’s Sun Belt foe in the upcoming Potato Bowl knows a thing or two about having an adventurous season. Contact/Follow @MattK_FS and @MWCwire Can the Panthers catch a break? This year’s Famous Idaho Potato Bowl will mark Utah State’s fifth overall appearance in the Boise-based game, but the blue turf is brand-new territory for the Georgia State Panthers. GSU will …

Three years into his job, coach Brandon Staley still has not been able to put together a solid defense with the Chargers. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) The reporter termed it the “Brandon Staley Plan,” the question to Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel framed in a way that suggested he had been outsmarted by the Chargers’ coach when their …

The 2024 schedules have been released for every SEC team and there are some spicy games ahead of the best conference in college football. The LSU Tigers have started the past two seasons with one of the best opening weekend matchups in the country as they took on the Florida State Seminoles in two neutral site games. The opponent for …

USATSI Following a 3-0 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, the Las Vegas Raiders appeared to be reevaluating the quarterback position. Wednesday, interim head coach Antonio Pierce didn’t say whether Aidan O’Connell would start Thursday night against the rival Los Angeles Chargers.  “We’re still going through that process,” Pierce said, via the Las Vegas Review-Journal. “Got a couple more …

The college football transfer portal is buzzing out of control, and the Colorado Buffaloes have landed a lot of talent, especially on the offensive line. One of the most intriguing available names is USC running back/wide receiver Raleek Brown, who redshirted this year after the Trojans added a lot of offensive talent once again. Since entering the portal on Dec. …

Jackson Gister, an athlete out of Maryland, committed to Rutgers football on Thursday morning. A class of 2024 prospect out of Calvert Hall (Baltimore, Maryland), Gister was a defensive end/tight end. He committed to Rutgers football as preferred walk on (PWO). During his recruitment, On3 reports that he was offered by Charlotte. Gister is 6-foot-6 and 240 pounds. He showed …

Eagles’ ST coordinator gives the inside scoop on the fake punt vs. Cowboys  originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Not much went right in the Eagles’ 33-13 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday night in Dallas. The Eagles were overwhelmed on offense and defense in the blowout loss to their biggest division rival. But at least special teams showed up! …