Getty Images The New England Patriots decided to bench starting running back Rhamondre Stevenson prior to the start of Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers — but didn’t.  Head coach Jerod Mayo told pregame shows that Antonio Gibson would start over Stevenson about 20 minutes prior to game time. Mayo told Scott Zolak of 98.5 The Sports Hub and …

Dec 28, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; The Hot Fudge Sundae Pop-Tart mascot performs during the first half between the Miami Hurricanes and the Iowa State Cyclones at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-884335 ORIG FILE ID: 20241228_JFV_bv1_033.JPG The Pop-Tarts Bowl’s debut in 2023 provided some quality entertainment beyond the game with a dramatic strawberry Pop-Tarts …

Curran: Pats looked ‘unprofessional’ in embarrassing loss to Chargers originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Another week, another new low for the New England Patriots. The Patriots hardly showed signs of life in front of their home crowd in Saturday’s 40-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. L.A. scored on seven consecutive possessions and dominated the time-of-possession battle, 40:34 to …

Oct 19, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Chimere Dike (17) runs with the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images Florida wide receiver Chimere Dike will close out his college career at the 2025 Hula Bowl. Dike accepted his invitation to the All-Star Game on …

Report: 49ers rookie RB Guerendo expected to play vs. Lions originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With playoff hopes out the window for the 49ers, the Faithful still have something to look forward to during the final two games of the season. That includes the development of San Francisco’s young players, such as rising rookie running back Isaac Guerendo. …

USATSI Washington State is expected to hire South Dakota State coach Jimmy Rogers, Yahoo Sports reports. Rogers would replace Jake Dickert, who left to replace Dave Clawson at Wake Forest earlier this month. Rogers may not be a household name, but he’s quite accomplished at the FCS level. Rogers played for the Jackrabbits as a linebacker before beginning his coaching …

NFL fines Warner, other 49ers for Week 16 violations vs. Dolphins originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers were penalized 11 times for 90 yards in their Week 16 loss to the Miami Dolphins. In addition, the NFL levied fines against three 49ers players on plays — including a touchdown — that did not draw penalty flags in …

SAN ANTONIO − Tonight’s game between Colorado and BYU in the Alamo Bowl might be the most attractive college football bowl game that is not part of the College Football Playoff. Count the reasons: It’s a prime-time Saturday night game on ABC. It features the reigning Heisman Trophy winner from Colorado, Travis Hunter. It also features flamboyant Colorado coach Deion …

The AFC playoff picture is one game away from having all its teams settled. The Los Angeles Chargers wrapped up their playoff berth with a victory over the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos are one win away from doing the same.  Christmas Day games had major playoff implications around the NFL, thanks to all four of the teams …

Eric Canha-Imagn Images New North Carolina coach Bill Belichick got a good look at what he’s set to inherit in Chapel Hill on Saturday. UNC entered its Fenway Bowl matchup against UConn as a 2.5-point favorite under interim head coach Freddie Kitchens but fell into a 20-point deficit at the start of the fourth quarter and suffered its fifth straight …

2025 NFL Draft order: Where Pats stand in first round after Week 17 loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft is still in play for the New England Patriots Saturday’s 40-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers brought the Patriots’ 2024 record to 3-13. They still own the No. 2 pick …

. A reunion between DJ Lagway and former high school teammate Jermaine Bishop Jr. could happen in Gainesville. Jermaine Bishop Jr., a four-star athlete out of Willis High (Texas), narrowed down his options to eight programs on Friday — Florida, Houston, Michigan, Penn State, Oklahoma, Texas, Texas A&M and USC — according to 247Sports. Bishop plays on both sides of …

The Dallas Cowboys were eliminated from the NFL playoff picture prior to their primetime kickoff against the Buccaneers last week, but they still notched a 26-24 win as 4.5-point underdogs. They have won four of their last five games, their lone loss coming by one touchdown against Cincinnati earlier this month. Dallas is a seven-point road underdog against Philadelphia in …

USATSI Former Mississippi State running back Dontae Walker has died, the university announced Saturday. Walker was a Mississippi high school football star who played 41 games for the Bulldogs over four seasons, finishing with 1,875 yards rushing and 22 touchdowns. Walker’s best seasons with the Bulldogs came during his sophomore and junior campaigns, and the most memorable play from his …

Five 49ers to watch in Week 17 game vs. revenge-seeking Lions originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The rematch of the NFC Championship Game will look nothing like last season’s NFC Championship Game. The 49ers rallied from a 17-point halftime deficit for a 34-31 victory on Jan. 28 at Levi’s Stadium to advance to the Super Bowl. This season, they …