The Washington Huskies will look to regain some of last season’s glory when they face the Louisville Cardinals in the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on Tuesday CBS on Paramount+. The Huskies went to the CFP Championship game last season ranked second in the nation, but they had trouble reaching the same level of dominance their first season in …
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Kenny Pickett had something to prove in Eagles win over Cowboys, plus showed he can start in NFL again
PHILADELPHIA — Plenty of Philadelphia Eagles players were adamant Kenny Pickett played well filling in for Jalen Hurts in last Sunday’s loss to the Washington Commanders. If DeVonta Smith catches a third down pass, the narrative completely changes regarding Pickett’s performance. The Eagles were preparing Pickett to start against the Dallas Cowboys knowing Jalen Hurts wasn’t going to pass concussion …
Read More »Previewing the Ohio State defense before the Rose Bowl Game
When it comes to media coverage of the Ohio State Buckeyes, most stories are aimed at the offense and those two incredible receivers in Emeka Egbuka and Jeremiah Smith. And for good reason. It’s one of the top offenses in the country. But on the other side of the ball is a defense that might be just as good as …
Read More »How valuable would No. 1 pick be for Pats? Here’s what history suggests
How valuable would No. 1 pick be for Pats? Here’s what history suggests originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots will enter Week 18 with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. They are not guaranteed to earn that selection, but it would be theirs if they lose to the Buffalo Bills at home on …
Read More »College Football Playoff bracket predictions: Second-chance expert picks for crowning 2025 national champion
The 2024-25 College Football Playoff bracket is now entering its second phase. With the first round now in the books — and every betting favorite advancing to the quarterfinals — just seven games remain in the season as we move closer toward crowning a national champion. The action began Friday night with (7) Notre Dame winning 27-17 over (10) Indiana, …
Read More »2025 NFL Draft order: Patriots now in control of top pick, exploring their options at No. 1
In the last two weeks, the race for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft has gone off the rails. The Raiders have won back-to-back games, the Giants dropped 45 points on the Colts in a Week 17 victory, and the Patriots have consecutive losses. Of course, the 3-13 Browns and Titans are in the running entering …
Read More »Alabama 2024 Opponent Preview: Michigan Wolverines
Nov 23, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore walks off the field after a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images As the Alabama Crimson Tide prepare to close out the 2024 season in the coming days, the program will be doing it against what is one of college …
Read More »Sunday Aftermath: Week 18 motivations, record-setting rookies and more
Storylines To Monitor Heading Into Week 18 The best get ready to rest. Kyle Dvorchak has the handy primer. The short of it? A lot of the best teams in football have nothing to play for in Week 18. That includes the Bills, Eagles and Chiefs. It also includes the Texans, but … they are not one of the best …
Read More »Washington vs. Louisville game prediction, pick, Sun Bowl odds, spread, where to watch, TV channel
Two of the most productive passing offenses in the country clash at the historic Sun Bowl as Washington faces off against Louisville on New Year’s Eve. The Huskies turned over much of the roster after a trip to the CFP National Championship a year ago but managed to reach bowl eligibility after beating USC and UCLA in the final weeks …
Read More »Breaking down NFL playoff picture, plus Week 17 grades for every team and Lions-49ers picks for ‘MNF’
Welcome to the Monday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! I would like to start things off by wishing a happy early new year to Colts fans, and that’s mostly because they have nothing else to be happy about right now. During a wild Week 17, the Colts choked away any chance at a playoff berth by losing to the …
Read More »Men’s basketball AP Poll: Watch top-ranked Tennessee, Florida, Oklahoma as SEC play opens this week
Saturday in the SEC should be a great start to conference play. (Luke Hales/Getty Images) The college basketball world, at least in the SEC, is about to get a lot more entertaining. Here’s everything you missed in Week 8 of the college basketball season, and the latest Associated Press men’s basketball poll. SEC play opens this week It was a …
Read More »Can Patriots hold onto No. 1 pick? 2025 draft scenarios for Week 18
ESPN Analytics gives the Patriots a 78.1 percent chance of finishing with the No. 1 pick, ahead of the Tennessee Titans in second place at 11.9 percent odds. New England is the only team guaranteed to finish with a top-five pick regardless of what happens in Week 18. There are four teams that still have a mathematical chance to get …
Read More »South Carolia vs. Illinois prediction, odds, line: 2024 Citrus Bowl picks, bets from college football model
The No. 15 South Carolina Gamecocks and No. 20 Illinois Fighting Illini are set to square off in the 2024 Citrus Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 31. South Carolina enters at 9-3, most recently defeating No. 12 Clemson, 17-14, on Nov. 30 for its sixth straight victory. Illinois enters 9-3, most recently defeating Northwestern, 38-28, on Nov. 30 for its third …
Read More »Sorting the Sunday Pile, NFL Week 17: Vikings get ‘big boy’ seat, playoff-seeding scenarios, MVP race check-in
Even with the Lions having yet to play their Week 17 Monday night game, the stage is already set for an incredible matchup between Detroit and the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night in Week 18. Regardless of the outcome, it’s time to formally extend an invite to the “big kids table” for Minnesota, which more than proved its status as an elite-level …
Read More »Georgia has no transfer commitments after portal window closes
Nov 9, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts after a touchdown during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images The Georgia Bulldogs have no incoming transfer commitments after the closure of the winter transfer portal window. The portal closed on Dec. 28. Georgia remains the only SEC …
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