Since buying the Cowboys in 1989, Jerry Jones has fired his head coach once during the season. He insists there won’t be a second this year. Mike McCarthy, who in the final year of his contract, will keep his job at least through the season, Jones said after the Cowboys 34-6 loss to the Eagles. “Yes, I believe that,” Jones …

Please consider a subscription. Much of the 2024-25 season coverage will be exclusive to subscribers. The Texas high school football playoffs are finally here. After 11 games with plenty of ups and downs, high school programs still practicing this week remain on the path to playing in Arlington. Richland Springs was the lone West Texas, Concho Valley and San Angelo …

One of the Colts’ captains offered a harsh review of his team after Sunday’s 30-20 loss to the Bills. Cornerback Kenny Moore said that “you’ve got to define the identity of the team” and that the one that the 4-6 team has been building for itself is of a group that isn’t willing to do everything necessary to win games …

Crystal ball Not only was Notre Dame football successful on the field this weekend, they were a big hit with recruits. As the biggest remaining home game left on the schedule, it made plenty of sense to bring in multiple prospects to see South Bend and witness what it’s like for a primetime game in Notre Dame Stadium. The atmosphere …

The Lions have gotten on the board against the Texans. Quarterback Jared Goff tossed a 20-yard touchdown to tight end Sam LaPorta, making the score 10-7, Houston. Detroit was on the brink of giving the ball back to Houston early in the possession, facing third-and-16. But Goff found receiver Jameson Williams in the middle of the field for a 23-yard …

If you were looking for one game to highlight the Josh Heupel era of Tennessee football, you probably would take UT’s 52-49 victory over Alabama in October 2022. The game was high-scoring, dramatic and entertaining right down to the moment the Neyland Stadium goalposts took a plunge into the Tennessee River. The Vols didn’t just beat Alabama in a game …

Eagles grades by position after huge win over Cowboys originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia ARLINGTON, Texas — It was a little too close for comfort in the first half but this one turned into a laugher. The Eagles eventually cruised to a 34-6 win over the hapless Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. It was their first win in North Texas …

Lawrence North senior receiver Davion Chandler, who was wearing an IU handwarmer for Friday night’s 24-7 sectional championship victory over Cathedral, is locked into his commitment to Indiana. “I’m not going anywhere else,” Chandler said. “I’m stuck at home.” The speedster had three catches for 43 yards in Friday’s game to push his season totals to 42 receptions for 851 …

Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson was not in a mood to be questioned after today’s loss to the Vikings. Unfortunately for him, answering questions after every game is part of an NFL head coach’s job. So when Pederson was asked what was supposed to happen on the interception Mac Jones threw late in the game, Pederson did not seem to …

The Illinois Fighting Illini continue Big Ten Conference college football season at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. The game will be televised on FS1. Coach Bret Bielema and the Illini are coming off a 25-17 loss to Minnesota. Michigan State (4-5) is coming off a bye week, but lost …

Maiocco’s 49ers Report Card: Team grades in harrowing win vs. Bucs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area TAMPA, Fla. — The 49ers’ 2024 NFL season was teetering on the brink. So, too, were their grades for their Week 10 performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 49ers erased a lot of wrongs when quarterback Brock Purdy drove the 49ers …

Alabama football has another ranked win under its belt to present to the College Football Playoff Committee. In the first CFP rankings of the new 12-team playoff, the Crimson Tide landed at No. 11, one of four SEC teams in the top 12 along with No. 3 Georgia, No. 5 Texas and No. 7 Tennessee. Alabama was projected to face Texas in …

NBC was playing a pre-recorded interview with Dan Campbell out of halftime, and as the Lions coach mentioned that his team needed a takeaway, Carlton Davis intercepted C.J. Stroud. It came on the first play of the second half at the Houston 31, setting the Lions up with good field position. The Lions, though, gave it right back. Four plays …

AUSTIN, Texas – With the regular season finished, now is the playoffs for the 2024 Texas high school football season. The pairings, sites, and times for the area round have been released for Class 6A, Class 5A, Class 4A, Class 3A, Class 2A, and Class 1A. Below is the schedule for the Central Texas teams continuing in the postseason. PLAYOFFS …

The third quarter not only took a toll on the quarterbacks’ passer ratings but also on some of the players. Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter is in the locker room being evaluated for a concussion. His return is questionable. The rookie has two of the five interceptions of Jared Goff tonight. Texans defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi is questionable to return with …