John Robinson, the veteran football coach who enjoyed many years of success at the University of Southern California and with the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 89. The Rams on Monday confirmed the death of Robinson, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame for his two successful tenures at USC. He died in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, …

Shanahan addresses sideline skirmish with 49ers: ‘We squashed it’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area He might not have considered it a big deal at the time, but 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan decided he had to address the issue after seeing it become a national topic. The 49ers’ victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday was only part …

One of the great coaches in the storied history of USC football, John Robinson died at 89. Robinson died from complications from pneumonia in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Robinson led the Trojans to the 1978 national championship and to eight bowl games. He compiled a 104-35-4 record during two coaching stints spread over 12 years at USC (1976-82 and 1993-97), recording …

Caleb Williams’ post-bye skid continued in the Chicago Bears’ 19-3 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday. It was the Bears’ third loss in a row, causing the blame game to be played in the Windy City as it appears changes to the team’s offense could be on the horizon. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 draft …

Why Whitner believes Deebo-Pepper incident will benefit 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Sunday’s incident between wide receiver Deebo Samuel, long snapper Taybor Pepper and kicker Jake Moody clouded the 49ers’ hard-fought 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Samuel placing hands on Pepper and Moody raised eyebrows about the temperature of San Francisco’s locker room, as well …

Saturday’s road matchup against Georgia is a College Football Playoff elimination game for Tennessee football, according to SEC Network analyst Matt Stinchcomb. It’s also an elimination game for the No. 3 Bulldogs (7-2, 5-2 SEC), who have two losses; the Vols have just one. But Stinchcomb believes No. 7 Tennessee (8-1, 5-1) has to leave Athens with a win to …

The Los Angeles Rams decided not to make any blockbuster moves at the trade deadline, despite some chatter around possibly moving Matthew Stafford and reportedly shopping Cooper Kupp. The 4-4 Rams entered Week 10 second in the NFC West and are looking to stay connected to the Arizona Cardinals with the Miami Dolphins in town. Kyren Williams has been a …

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – NOVEMBER 09: Fans sit atop the field goal after the game between the Mississippi Rebels and the Georgia Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Oxford, Mississippi. Ole Miss defeated Georgia 28-10. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) Well, that was interesting. Though the biggest game of the day in Week 11 ultimately didn’t live up …

Sherm drops matter-of-fact take on Deebo-Pepper sideline scuffle originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Former 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman is all about accountability. And after Jake Moody missed three field goals in San Francisco’s 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sherman believes 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel was totally justified in telling the kicker to “lock …

MANHATTAN — Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman didn’t get where he in his profession by spooking easily. That’s why, with an open week following the Wildcats’ surprising 24-19 loss to Houston, he made a point to sticking to the original plan. That meant extra rest for the veteran players and developmental opportunities for the younger ones that the staff …

Mike McCarthy has long preached that conflict is healthy. The Pittsburgh native has spoken about growing up in a family that confronted rather than skirted problems. So on Monday morning, the Dallas Cowboys head coach spoke with his star edge rusher. Micah Parsons generated headlines across social media and talk shows after Sunday night comments about his coach’s work ethic …

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – NOVEMBER 09: Quarterback Jackson Arnold #11 of the Oklahoma Sooners recovers his fumble against defensive tackle Chris McClellan #7 of the Missouri Tigers in the first half at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) The Oklahoma Sooners are now 5-5 overall on the nightmarish 2024 season. They’re just …

Maye sees this similarity between Mack Brown, Jerod Mayo originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots selected Drake Maye with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to be their next franchise quarterback, and so far, the University of North Carolina product has made tremendous strides in his development. Maye has played in six games …

The Chicago Bears are mulling whether to fire offensive coordinator Shane Waldron in the wake of another dismal outing, coach Matt Eberflus said Monday. “The process of that, we’re going through that right now,” he said. “All those adjustments and changes and things that we’re gonna do — we’re still in the evaluation phase of that.” Eberflus vowed to make …

Nov 9, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; A squirrel runs across the field at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium during the first half between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Mississippi Rebels. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images The Georgia Bulldogs fell 28-10 in a tough, rainy SEC game to the Ole Miss Rebels. Ole Miss outplayed Georgia, but the Rebels did get a few fortunate …