Two years ago, as Michigan football took the field across from Georgia in the College Football Playoff semifinal in Miami Gardens, Florida, it became apparent quickly that the Wolverines were not in the same league with the Bulldogs. Despite having the Joe Moore Award-winning offensive line, having to contend with UGA defensive tackle Jordan Davis was going to be a …

The NFL rescinded Steelers running back Jaylen Warren’s $48,556 fine for lowering his helmet against the Rams, Warren’s representation announced. Warren was not flagged for a block on Rams pass rusher Michael Hoecht during the Oct. 22 game. He ducked his head to hit Hoecht but did not initiate contact with the crown of his helmet, and it did not …

Green Bay cornerback Jaire Alexander told reporters at the beginning of November, with 10 games remaining in the schedule, that the Packers wouldn’t lose another game for the rest of the season. And that sentiment has proven to be mostly true.  Since Alexander’s bold claim, the Packers are 4-1 and have taken down potential Super Bowl contenders such as the …

Championship weekend has arrived for NCHSAA football, with eight teams vying for four state titles in games scheduled for Friday and Saturday at NC State’s Carter-Finley Stadium and UNC’s Kenan Memorial Stadium. Seventy-First opens play Friday (7 p.m., NFHS Network) against Hickory as the Falcons try for the fourth state championship in program history, looking to add to banners from …

The 2023 NFL season has certainly been a weird one. From Aaron Rodgers going down on the New York Jets’ first drive of the season to C.J. Stroud’s breakout rookie campaign which may land the Houston Texans in the postseason, the past few months have been full of surprises.  One of the main takeaways through the first 14 weeks is …

Getty Images Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross has been suspended six games by the NFL for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, according to ESPN. Ross had been on the Commissioner Exempt List since October and that time away from the team is credited toward this suspension. So, Ross will be eligible to return to the Chiefs on Monday …

Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II is among the three finalists for the Doak Walker Award, set to be announced as part of the ESPN College Football Awards Show at 6 p.m. Friday. Gordon is joined on the finalist list by North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton and Missouri’s Cody Schrader. Gordon has already been named to multiple All-America teams, and …

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross will return to the team Monday after missing the last five games on the commissioner’s exempt list, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Friday The 23-year-old landed the designation as a form of paid leave after he was arrested on two misdemeanors of domestic battery and criminal damage in October. The criminal damage charge was …

NEW YORK — The New York Islanders acquired Robert Bortuzzo in a trade with the St. Louis Blues on Friday that gives the Eastern Conference playoff contenders some much-needed size and depth on the blue line amid injuries. The Islanders sent a seventh-round pick in the 2024 draft to the Blues for the veteran defenseman who has only gotten into …

The Rose and Sugar Bowls have been set as part of this year’s College Football Playoff, and tickets to both are a scalding hot commodity. Michigan will be playing Alabama in the familiar Rose Bowl in Pasadena, whereas Washington plays Texas in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. All four fan bases are expected to travel well, and that’s reflected …

Jason McIntyre Co-Host of THE HERD and FOX Sports Betting Analyst NFL Week 14 is here, and just like last weekend the game of the week will feature the Philadelphia Eagles.   In a powerhouse battle for control of the NFC East, the Cowboys will play host to Jalen Hurts & Co.  The Eagles won the first meeting 28-23 and …

The NFL is rocketing down the stretch and there’s certainly set to be some drama that unfolds as teams in both conferences try to nudge into a playoff spot. What could prove to be a key factor in those teams reaching the postseason or not is the health of the roster, which is what we’ll be dissecting here as we …

FRISCO, Texas — In life, sometimes you need to hit rock bottom before reaching the mountaintop. The Dallas Cowboys have gone through that journey during the 2023 season, getting pummeled 42-10 at the San Francisco 49ers on “Sunday Night Football” while quarterback Dak Prescott threw a season-high three interceptions and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb totaled just 49 yards in Week …

Trevor Lawrence is one of five Jacksonville Jaguars players listed as questionable for a Week 14 game against the Cleveland Browns. The team also officially ruled out offensive lineman Walker Little, tight end Brenton Strange, and cornerbacks Tre Herndon and Christian Braswell. During a 34-31 Monday night loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, Lawrence’s ankle twisted awkwardly when he was stepped …

Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said earlier this week that punter Ryan Stonehouse will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury and the team made a roster move reflecting that on Friday. Stonehouse was placed on injured reserve. The team also announced that linebacker Joe Jones was placed on the list due to a finger injury. The …