The Auburn Tigers were stunned by Jalen Milroe and the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Iron Bowl on Saturday, losing 27-24 on a Hail Mary play from the Crimson Tide. Auburn seemingly had the game in hand before a disastrous end to the fourth quarter kept Alabama’s College Football Playoff hopes alive. Hugh Freeze’s team played well enough to win …
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A.J. Brown encourages Eagles fans to troll Deebo Samuel before 49ers matchup
The 49ers-Eagles rivalry is in full swing, and A.J. Brown is fanning the flames before the teams face off Sunday in a rematch of last season’s NFC Championship Game (4:25 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports App). Brown posted a message Monday night on X, formerly Twitter, declaring this week “troll [Deebo Samuel] week.” The star Eagles wide …
Read More »2023 NFL playoff picture: Ranking all 12 NFC wild-card contenders, from rising Packers to resilient Rams
With 12 weeks down in the 2023 NFL season, the playoffs suddenly aren’t so far away. A lot can happen between now and the end of the regular season, of course, but already the postseason picture is beginning to take shape. As we approach Week 13, how do the teams fighting for one of the conference’s three wild-card spots stack …
Read More »Ryan Day was ‘trying not to lose’ in Ohio State loss to Michigan
Former Ohio State linebacker Joshua Perry had a few things to get off his chest Monday. Reflecting on Ohio State’s 30-24 loss to rival Michigan and Ann Arbor Saturday, Perry, who did not lose to Michigan from 2012-15, said on Bally Sports’ “The Rally” that the Wolverines had something the Buckeyes didn’t. “We had a coach on the Ohio State …
Read More »NFL DFS, Cowboys vs. Seahawks: DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy football picks for Thursday Night Football
The Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks played on Thanksgiving and they’ll go head-to-head to kick off the Week 13 NFL schedule on Thursday Night Football. The Cowboys reached 40 points for the third time in their last five games in a 45-10 win over the Commanders on Thanksgiving, while the Seahawks fell to the 49ers, 31-13. The Cowboys have the …
Read More »Julius Peppers, Antonio Gates among 25 Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalists
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the 25 modern-era semifinalists for the Class of 2024. The list includes 18 players who were semifinalists last year and two first-year eligible players. Tight end Antonio Gates and defensive end Julius Peppers are in their first year of eligibility, having last played in 2018. Running back Tiki Barber, who retired after the …
Read More »Bears get first TD-less win since 1993. Plus, Frank Reich’s firing won’t change much for Panthers
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Read More »Antonio Gates, Julius Peppers headline semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Eric Williams NFC West Writer One of the most prolific pass-catchers in NFL history and a top-five sack artist are among the 25 semifinalists selected as candidates for election into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Former tight end Antonio Gates and legendary edge rusher Julius Peppers made the cut in their first year of eligibility. An eight-time Pro Bowl …
Read More »Shaquille Leonard may visit Eagles later this week
Former Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard will be in Dallas to visit with the Cowboys on Tuesday and another NFC East team may be on deck for a meeting. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Leonard “should be visiting later this week” with the Eagles. That plan is likely contingent on the Cowboys and Leonard failing to come to an agreement …
Read More »Bills’ Shaq Lawson apologizes after appearing to shove Eagles fan following loss: ‘Our emotions boiled over’
Getty Images Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson let his emotions get the better of him after Sunday’s overtime loss in Philadelphia. Following that 37-34 overtime defeat, an altercation was caught on camera between a collection of Buffalo players and Eagles fans. Defensive tackle Jordan Phillips can be seen walking away from the sideline and toward the stands while he’s jawing …
Read More »Football scout Bill Carroll explains what went wrong for USC in 2023
We continue our conversation with football scouting director Bill Carroll. Trojans Wire: Where did it go wrong for USC this year? Carroll: USC did not instill a core spirit of resilience and toughness in the defensive line, offensive line and most clearly the offseason strength and conditioning program. I would try to see if I could pry loose Jerry Schmidt …
Read More »Cowboys vs. Seahawks for TNF, expect Dak to deliver?
Video Details The Dallas Cowboys are on a roll after their Thanksgiving win marks their 3rd-straight victory, and they’re looking to keep a good thing going against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday. Dak Prescott is still facing the criticism that they haven’t took on a strong team since their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, and Craig Carton isn’t so sure …
Read More »Patriots work out local QB amid search for Will Grier’s replacement
Patriots work out local QB amid search for Will Grier’s replacement originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The quarterback carousel continues to spin in New England. After waiving Will Grier on Saturday, the Patriots hosted five free agents for workouts Monday — one of which was a quarterback. Former Purdue signal-caller Austin Burton was in Foxboro on Monday in addition …
Read More »Jackson State football places five on All-SWAC team, including first-team lineman Deontae Graham
Jackson State football offensive lineman Deontae Graham was named to the All-Southwestern Athletic Conference first team Tuesday, and four other Tigers were selected to the second team. The team was selected through a vote of the SWAC’s football coaches and sports information directors. Graham, a graduate senior who played right tackle, was not chosen to the preseason All-SWAC team in …
Read More »NFL Week 13 Power Rankings: Sean Payton has Broncos looking like contenders; Cowboys climb up to No. 2
Sean Payton is one of the game’s best coaches, and has been for a long time, so when he took over as the head coach of the Denver Broncos this season, expected improvement was natural after a terrible 2022 season for the Broncos. If anybody could fix Russell Wilson, Payton could do it. So far, so good. Wilson is playing …
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