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Idaho hires Dennison as DC, brings in three other assistants

Jan. 2—Fresh Idaho head coach Thomas Ford Jr. celebrated the new year by bringing in four new coaches to the Vandal football family. On New Year’s Eve, UI announced Missouri State inside linebackers coach Cort Dennison as defensive coordinator. On New Year’s Day, Ford picked Loren Endsley as the run game coordinator and offensive line coach, tabbed Avery Roberts as …

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Cam Skattebo steals show in Peach Bowl: Arizona State star RB does it all in heartbreaking loss to Texas

Entering the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s College Football Playoff quarterfinal showdown between No. 4 seed Arizona State and fifth-seeded Texas, the Sun Devils entered the fourth quarter down 24-8 without much hope of a comeback. Then star running back Cam Skattebo reminded the nation why he’s one of the best players in college football.  Skattebo almost single-handedly powered Arizona State …

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Baker Mayfield on getting a 1,000-yard season for Mike Evans: ‘If we win, then Mike’s getting the record’

Heading into the final week of the regular season, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has 915 receiving yards, leaving him 85 short of extending his streak of 10 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons to begin his career.  If Evans gets those 85 yards on Sunday against the Saints, he’ll not only extend his record-setting beginning-of-career streak to 11 seasons, he’ll …

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Eagles’ Vic Fangio on Nick Sirianni’s season, Bryce Huff and more

Eagles’ Vic Fangio on Nick Sirianni’s season, Bryce Huff and more originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Vic Fangio doesn’t blow smoke. The 66-year-old defensive coordinator is refreshingly honest whenever he’s in front of a microphone, so when he goes out of his way to praise someone it generally means more. And Fangio was quick to praise head coach Nick …

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Brian Kelly offers thoughts on LSU’s defensive performance vs. Baylor

Dec 31, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; LSU Tigers linebacker Whit Weeks (40) celebrates sacking Baylor Bears quarterback Sawyer Robertson (13) in the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images LSU football led Baylor by 17 points at halftime of the Kinder’s Texas Bowl, but the Bears cut the lead to 10 in the third quarter. The Tigers, …

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Kellen Moore gives his perspective on Saquon’s incredible season

Kellen Moore gives his perspective on Saquon’s incredible season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia When Nick Sirianni called a timeout in the fourth quarter on Sunday for the entire team to celebrate Saquon Barkley’s 2,000-yard season, offensive coordinator Kellen Moore was one of the first to greet Barkley on the sideline. He has had a unique perspective on Barkley’s …

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Eric Berry inducted into Peach Bowl Hall of Fame

September 19, 2009; Gainesville FL; Tennessee Volunteer cornerback Eric Berry (14) during pre game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Former Tennessee defensive back Eric Berry has been inducted into the Peach Bowl Hall of Fame. Berry was a two-time unanimous First-Team All-American and won the Jim Thorpe Award as the …

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