Subscribe to Inside Coverage In this episode of Inside Coverage, hosts Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab dive into every game from Week 16 of NFL action, starting with the shocking upset of the Philadelphia Eagles by the Washington Commanders. The loss, coupled with the continued success of the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, has put Philly in a tough spot, …

The relief on James Franklin’s face was visible. The emotion in his voice was clear. Make no mistake that there was an enormous amount of pressure on Franklin and Penn State to win Saturday’s College Football Playoff game. The Nittany Lions were 8.5-point favorites against 10th-ranked SMU playing in blustery weather at Beaver Stadium. Win and advance to the CFP …

Maiocco’s Observations: Deebo resembles old self in 49ers’ loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Another trip to the NFL playoffs is now out of reach, but the 49ers were hoping to use the final games of the season as a springboard into 2025. There were encouraging and discouraging developments from some of …

It’s Beau time. Missouri football has found its transfer quarterback, securing a commitment from Penn State transfer Beau Pribula on Sunday. The news was first reported by Matt Zenitz of 247Sports, and the Missouri football X account later posted confirmation that Pribula has signed. The Tigers have actively been trying to find a potential replacement for graduating starter Brady Cook, …

The NFC playoff picture is starting to take shape, as the Washington Commanders earned a massive win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday to set themselves up for their first playoff berth in four years. Washington also eliminated Dallas and San Francisco with its upset of Philadelphia. The Los Angeles Rams lead the Seattle Seahawks by a game in the …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The University of Missouri football team has what appears to be it’s next quarterback according to new reports. Matt Zenitz, a college football insider, announced on X that Penn State transfer QB, Beau Pribula has committed to Mizzou. Pribula was considered to be one of the top QBs left in the transfer portal. Texans wide receiver …

NFL power rankings: Where 49ers sit after loss to Dolphins originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Welcome to mock draft season, 49ers fans. San Francisco and a handful of other middling teams officially were eliminated from the playoffs this week, and while the fight for postseason seeding is ongoing, we pretty much know the 14 teams who won’t be …

Billy Napier and Florida football made the two-hour drive to Tampa on Friday for the Gasparilla Bowl vs. Tulane. The visit to Hillsborough County ended up becoming a little more sweet for the Gators as they landed the commitment of one of the top wide receiver prospects in the county, state and nation — right from the Bay Area. Dallas …

Week 16’s biggest fireworks were in the NFC East, where the Philadelphia Eagles’ 10-game win streak was put to a halt by Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders. The Eagles have looked unstoppable since early October, but a Jalen Hurts concussion sent the team scrambling to find an offensive identity under backup QB Kenny Pickett. Despite five turnovers, the Daniels-led …

GAINESVILLE — Florida’s four-game winning streak, recruiting spike and potential for success with quarterback DJ Lagway has intensified the competition for a roster spot, much less a key role. One critical role is depth behind Lagway. Enter Charlotte quarterback Deshawn Purdie, who accounted for 11 touchdowns as a true freshman for the 49ers. Purdie committed after spending multiple days in …

What Purdy, Bosa learned about 49ers after missing out on playoffs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Not much has gone right for the 49ers during the 2024 NFL season, and that domino effect resulted in San Francisco being eliminated from playoff contention before the team even played a snap against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. After their 29-17 …

Sep 14, 2024; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Tulsa Golden Hurricane wide receiver Joseph Williams (8) warms up before a game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images After initially committing to Utah late last week, former Tulsa wide receiver Joseph Williams has now flipped his transfer pledge in favor of Colorado. …

Eagles grades by position after loss to Commanders originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia LANDOVER, Md. — The Eagles lost Jalen Hurts in the first half to a concussion and then they ended up losing the game to the Commanders on Sunday afternoon. The Eagles were close to winning their 11th straight but faltered and lost 36-33 to the Commanders …

Sep 19, 2024; Boone, North Carolina, USA; Appalachian State Mountaineers running back Maquel Haywood (28) runs past South Alabama Jaguars defensive lineman Jordan Norman (21) and linebacker Aakil Washington (10) during the second half at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images Michigan State football has extended an offer to a transfer defensive lineman from South Alabama. Jordan Norman …

Maiocco’s 49ers Report Card: Team grades in sloppy loss to Dolphins originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The 49ers’ NFL playoff hopes came to an official end on a day that unofficially encapsulated their entire season. “It’s happened way too many times this year,” 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa said. “When it rains, it pours.” …