James Franklin has taken deserved criticism for some of Penn State’s late-game failures during his tenure. As recently as a 20-13 loss to Ohio State earlier this month, some of Franklin’s decisions have ranged from curious to puzzling to bonkers. But not all of Franklin’s late-game decisions have made Nittany Lions fans wince or scream. He has performed brilliantly in …

Week 13 of the NFL season is here. Let’s check out the lines for each NFL game at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Nov. 24. (All times ET) 2024 NFL Week 13 Odds THURSDAY, NOV. 28 BEARS @ LIONS (12:30 p.m., CBS) Point spread: Lions -10.5 (Lions favored to win by more than 10.5 points, otherwise Bears cover)Moneyline: Lions -575 favorites …

In Roob’s Observations: The Saquon show continues as Eagles take down Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Saquon Barkley is a god. Howie Roseman is a genius. The Giants are morons. That could be the entire 10 Observations off this game. The 1st-place Eagles made it seven wins in a row Sunday night with a 37-20 win over the …

Getty Images Georgia has clinched a spot in the SEC Championship Game after Texas A&M’s four-overtime loss against Auburn. The No. 10 Bulldogs sit at 6-2 in SEC play and win enough tiebreakers to officially land a spot after losses by No. 7 Alabama, No. 11 Ole Miss and No. 15 Texas A&M.  The Bulldogs will play the winner of …

The Green Bay Packers moved to 7-3 in dramatic fashion last Sunday, blocking a Cairo Santos game winning field goal attempt to beat the rival Chicago Bears, 20-19. This week, the Packers will take on the San Francisco 49ers as 5.5-point home favorites in the Week 12 NFL odds with an over-under of 44.5, one of the three NFL games …

Utah Utes linebacker Lander Barton (8) runs with the ball, eventually for a touchdown, after intercepting it during an NCAA football game between the University of Utah Utes and the Iowa State University Cyclones held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News One of the nation’s most impressive streaks lives …

The Kansas City Chiefs will try to bounce back from their first loss since 2023 when they face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday during the Week 12 NFL schedule. Kansas City had its 15-game winning streak snapped in a loss to Buffalo last week, but Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and company are still 10.5-point road favorites against the Panthers in …

NFL power rankings: Where 49ers sit after ugly loss to Packers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area In what almost was an elite week for the ‘on any given Sunday’ narrative, talent ultimately won out in the end. Barely. With six weeks remaining in the 2024 NFL regular season, time is running out for a few contenders. Some of …

AFC East rivals face off in NFL Week 12 as the Miami Dolphins (4-6) host the New England Patriots (3-8) on CBS and Paramount+. The Dolphins are trying to rally out of their midseason slump and have won two straight games, most recently defeating the Las Vegas Raiders, 34-19. Meanwhile, the Patriots were stopped short of a comeback against the …

Rivalry week gets most of the attention, but the penultimate Saturday of the regular season always seems to pack some surprises. Nowhere was that more clear than the SEC, which saw top contenders No. 7 Alabama, No. 11 Ole Miss and No. 15 Texas A&M all lose in shockers to shape up the league’s championship race.  However, the Big 12 …

Getty Images The Kansas City Chiefs are hoping much-needed help arrives for the stretch run. There is a possibility veteran receiver Marquise Brown makes his season debut as early as Christmas, according to CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones.  “Hollywood” Brown, signed by the Chiefs this past offseason, has been on injured reserve since suffering a dislocated sternoclavicular joint in …

San Francisco 49ers @ Green Bay Packers Josh Jacobs ran for three touchdowns and became the first 100-yard rusher against the 49ers in an NFL-record 56 games. Jacobs was credited with a season-high 14 missed tackles through three quarters, and his fantasy day would’ve been even bigger if not for resting the final 11 minutes of the blowout. Jacobs benefitted …

BYU running back LJ Martin (27) tries to get past Arizona State defensive back Shamari Simmons (7) during the first half of the game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. | Ross D. Franklin The Big 12 has helped clear up the most likely tiebreaking scenarios for its football championship game heading into the final week of the …

Getty Images Fresh off their first loss of the 2024 NFL season, the Kansas City Chiefs got back in the win column on Sunday, but only after a valiant effort from Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers nearly left them wrestling with a second straight defeat. Young led the Panthers back from an 11-point deficit to tie the score at …

Daniel Jones and the New York Giants are done, but the quarterback could soon find a new NFL home, drawing interest from around the league in the wake of New York granting his release Friday. Provided the former first-round draft pick clears waivers Monday, Jones will consider signing with a team’s practice squad to begin his post-Giants journey, according to …