Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold completed 24 of 40 passes for 231 yards [Getty Images] The Minnesota Vikings claimed a seventh straight NFL victory with a 30-12 win over the Chicago Bears in Minneapolis. Minnesota, who had already booked their place in the play-offs after the Seattle Seahawks lost to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, are now 12-2 and …
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According to multiple reports, New Mexico State offensive line coach, run game coordinator and interim play-caller Andrew Mitchell has been hired as a co-offensive line coach at Oklahoma State. It was first reported by 247Sports and later by ESPN’s Pete Thamel. At the time of writing, OSU has yet to release a formal statement confirming Mitchell’s hiring. Per a source, …
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The Vikings won their seventh consecutive game, pulling away from the Bears to win 30-12. Minnesota moved to 12-2, tying Detroit and Philadelphia for the best record in the conference, while Chicago fell to 4-10 with an eighth consecutive loss. The Vikings led 13-0 at halftime but pulled away with 1-yard touchdown runs by Aaron Jones and Cam Akers in …
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Dec. 16—Cougar Collective, by all accounts you did amazing work putting together a roughly million-dollar package to keep Washington State’s star quarterback. It didn’t work. It’s time to try something else. WSU used to call itself “Quarterback U” because of all the signal -callers who came through Pullman before getting drafted by the NFL. The moniker still fits, the pitch …
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A win is a win in the NFL — certainly one that snaps a four-game losing streak. Just don’t expect Atlanta to clip this one for the highlight reel. The Falcons limped past a two-win Las Vegas Raiders team that was starting its third quarterback of the season for a 15-9 win Monday night. They failed to put the Raiders …
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Ohio State, the No. 8 seed in the first 12-team College Football Playoff, will face No. 9 Tennessee at 8 p.m. Jan. 21. It is one of four first-round games, but the only on on that day played in prime time, an indication that the networks are expecting high viewership. Who’s calling Ohio State vs. Tennessee? ESPN’s lead college football …
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The Falcons special teams and defense allowed the team to leave Las Vegas as winners. Atlanta tipped a punt, blocked a punt, blocked an extra point, recorded a safety, had four sacks and forced three turnovers in a 15-9 win over the Raiders. The Falcons ended a four-game losing streak, moving to 7-7 while remaining on the Bucs’ heels in …
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Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jaheim Oatis (91) sacks Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) for a loss but was called for a face mask penalty at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Alabama defeated Georgia 27-24 to claim the SEC Championship. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports Head coach Deion Sanders promised the Colorado Buffaloes would …
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Two weeks ago, Devin McCourty and I did a PFT Live draft of the best candidates to coach the Bears. In the midst of doing (limited) prep, it occurred to me to suggest that the Bears target a coach currently serving as the head coach of another team. And it went from there. I mentioned both 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan …
Read More »Alabama football has lost its only member of the 2026 recruiting class. Vodney Cleveland, a four-star defensive lineman out of Parker High School in Birmingham, told On3 Monday he was ending his commitment to the Crimson Tide. Cleveland later confirmed the news on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Please respect my decision,” Cleveland wrote. Cleveland, the No. 91 player and …
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How much money 49ers suspension could cost De’Vondre Campbell originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area De’Vondre Campbell’s refusal to enter the 49ers’ Week 15 loss to the Los Angeles Rams resulted in a suspension for conduct detrimental to the team, but how much money did the decision cost the veteran linebacker? Campbell’s three-game suspension will cost him $261,666 in …
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Texas’ first-round game in the College Football Playoff against Clemson Saturday afternoon is approaching. The Longhorns missed the opportunity to secure a first-round bye after losing to Georgia in the SEC Championship game, but they still host a postseason game. To advance in the first year of the extended CFP system, Texas has to play ACC Champion, No. 12 Clemson …
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Getty Images The Atlanta Falcons got back into the win column for the first time since Week 9, defeating the Las Vegas Raiders Monday night, 15-9. As the final score indicates, this was not some “get-right” spot for Kirk Cousins and the Falcons offense, which led to further questions about the $180 million man’s performance. “He’s got to play better. We …
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Ge8bsevXMAARPkM.jpg The 2025 Navy All-American Bowl will continue the Road to the Dome tour on Wednesday, December 18 at 8 p.m. ET on various social platforms across NBC Sports, honoring seven Navy All-Americans. Navy All-Americans will be virtually presented with their exclusive Navy All-American jerseys provided by adidas. The nationwide Road to the Dome tour, will honor 100 All-Americans with live and …
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On Monday night, the Falcons ended their four-game winning streak in Las Vegas. Likewise, Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins ended his horrific slump, with no touchdown passes and eight interceptions. But Cousins had his fifth straight game with a passer rating below 80, on 17 attempts, 11 completions, 112 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. He was also sacked three times …
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