TALLAHASSEE — Travis Roland made a postgame vow. After answering questions in front of television cameras, he was more than happy to talk with another gaggle of reporters approaching him. But he needed a moment. He had something to do first. “Can I please go hug my teammates?” he asked. “I’ll be back. I promise!” Then, he sprinted from the …

Bailey Zappe and the Patriots picked up their third win of the season on Thursday night in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent/Getty Images) Bailey Zappe got the job done. Zappe led the New England Patriots to a much-needed 21-18 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night at Acrisure Stadium. Zappe threw three touchdownsin the first half en route to the win, …

While the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl is still weeks away, Rutgers fans can already start planning out their pregame festivities. For some, that may include a stop at Billy’s Sports Bar for the official Rutgers Tailgate and Pep Rally on December 28. The event will be open to the public and hosted by Rutgers Alumni & Rutgers Foundation. However, …

The FFL team discusses a few headlines ahead of the Patriots vs. Steelers. Video Transcript JASON FITZ: And let’s take a look first, though, at the “Thursday Night Football” matchup that we get. And I’m talking the matchup of the year, the one you’ve been waiting for, the juggernaut, two of the biggest brands. I’m trying to sell this thing. …

Getty Images A controversial penalty was one of the final nails in the Steelers’ coffin during Thursday night’s 21-18 loss to the Patriots.  The penalty occurred with Pittsburgh trailing by three points and facing a fourth-and-3 at their own 38-yard-line with just over five minutes left. It looked like the Steelers would be awarded a first down after Patriots linebacker …

Michigan is working on a lucrative contract extension in hopes of keeping Jim Harbaugh as the coach of the Wolverines through the 2028 season, according to multiple reports. The potential five-year, $55 million deal, first reported by Richard Johnson, would make Harbaugh the highest-paid coach in the Big Ten and second-highest paid in college football behind Alabama’s Nick Saban. The contract …

Getty Images No other team in NFL history has experienced a five-day stretch like the one the Steelers just had. By virtue of Thursday night’s 21-18 loss to the Patriots, Pittsburgh became the first team in NFL history with a winning record to lose consecutive games to teams that were at least eight games under .500, according to the Prime …

Jabrill Peppers shows support for Bill Belichick after win over Steelers originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers has had enough of the anti-Bill Belichick discourse that has grown louder with each loss in 2023. Despite his legendary résumé in New England, Belichick is widely considered to be on the hot seat amid the Patriots’ …

North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Tez Walker is officially heading to the NFL draft. On Thursday night, Walker announced that he has accepted an invite to the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl, forgoing his eligibility and instead heading the NFL after just one season at North Carolina. Walker spent one season with the Tar Heels after transferring from Kent State. …

Mike Tomlin didn’t try to hide his disappointment after a second home loss to a two-win team over a five-day span. The Steelers coach, however, showed resolve when asked where his embattled team goes from here.  “We get ready for our next opportunity next week,” Tomlin said after Pittsburgh’s 21-18 loss to the New England Patriots. “It’s what we always do. Obviously, …

The FFL team discusses a few headlines ahead of Sunday Night Football featuring the Cowboys vs. Eagles. Video Transcript JASON FITZ: Let’s give something we’re feasting on for this Eagles, Cowboys game. Matt Harmon, you’re up first. Save me from myself. What do you got? MATT HARMON: Yeah, please God, pass the baton here, Fitz. Look, this is yet another …

Duke has Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz as its next coach, the team announced Thursday. Diaz just wrapped up his second season on coach James Franklin’s staff as the No. 10 Nittany Lions prepare to face No. 11 Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl on Dec. 30.  “Manny’s previous experiences have prepared him for this opportunity, and he is, quite simply, …

Matt Cassel: ‘Fresh start’ with new team is best option for Mac Jones originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston There’s a chance we’ve seen Mac Jones throw his final pass as a quarterback for the New England Patriots. If that’s the case, former NFL QB Matt Cassel believes that will be to the third-year signal-caller’s benefit. Amid an abysmal 2023 …

Dec. 7—Manny Diaz, who enjoyed tremendous success in two seasons as Penn State defensive coordinator, struck a deal to become the next head football coach at Duke, it was reported by Yahoo and ESPN Thursday night. Under Diaz’s guidance, the Nittany Lions have ranked fifth and first in yards per play allowed the last two seasons. They’ve allowed just 3.91 …

2024 NFL Draft order: How win vs. Steelers impacts Patriots’ pick position originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ five-game losing streak ended Thursday night with a 21-18 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road. After scoring just one touchdown in their three previous games, the Patriots found the end zone three times (!) in the …