Monthly Archives: December 2023

Predictions, odds how to watch Oklahoma State vs. Texas

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian greets Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Byron Murphy II (90) on senior night before the game against Texas Tech at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. The stage is set for the Big 12 Championship game after the Oklahoma State Cowboys (9-3) made an impressive comeback against BYU, earning them …

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Minkah Fitzpatrick says he’s playing Sunday

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin expressed optimism early this week about getting safety Minkah Fitzpatrick back for this weekend’s game against the Cardinals and it looks like there’s a good chance of that happening. Fitzpatrick told reporters on Friday that he will be in the lineup on Sunday. Fitzpatrick has missed the last four Steelers games with a hamstring injury, …

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4-star TE Roger Saleapaga commits to Oregon Ducks

Much like the last time the Oregon Ducks and Washington Huskies met on the football field, Dan Lanning and his staff scored an early recruiting win before kick-off in the form of a verbal commitment. On Friday evening, right before the Ducks’ kick in the Pac-12 Championship Game, 4-star TE Roger Saleapaga announced his commitment to Oregon. Saleapaga is rated …

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Emmitt Smith on Dak, CeeDee & expectations for the Cowboys

The Hall of Fame running back spoke to Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz about the Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback-receiver duo — including Prescott’s chances to win NFL MVP and Lamb’s importance to the team’s offense. Video Transcript [AUDIO LOGO] JASON FITZ: All right, Dak’s trying to get to that level this year, some saying he’s having an MVP season. You watch him. …

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Bucs place DL Mike Greene on injured reserve

The Buccaneers placed defensive lineman Mike Greene on injured reserve Friday, the team announced. Greene has a calf injury that will keep him out at least the next four games. He has appeared in 10 games for the Buccaneers this season, making two starts and logging six tackles. Greene originally signed with Tampa Bay as a college free agent in …

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Joe Flacco to start for Browns after Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Deshaun Watson injuries

Joe Flacco is the new starting quarterback of the Cleveland Browns, less than two weeks after signing with the team. The Browns announced Friday that Flacco will start on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, per Cleveland.com, confirming what had been expected after the team ruled out rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson with a concussion. The 38-year-old Flacco’s last NFL appearance …

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The trailblazers that made history in 2023

Jackson State’s kicker Leilani Armenta (35) watches from the sidelines during the game against the Texas Southern Tigers at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Football Stadium in Jackson, Miss., on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. The 2023 college football season was a momentous occasion for women, who made headlines and broke barriers in the sport. Despite being told that football is not …

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Best bets for Michigan-Iowa, 49ers-Eagles

Sam Panayotovich FOX Sports Betting Analyst We grinded away a small profit last weekend (2-1-1) and it could’ve been sweeter if the stumbling Buffalo Bills got one more fourth-quarter stop against those Undertaker-esque Philadelphia Eagles. Oh well. As for this weekend, I’ve got four college football bets and two NFL plays. Remember, this space isn’t the place for a million …

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Fantasy Football Week 13 Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em

Fantasy football sit-and-start advice should always be relative and league-dependent. Note that some players are targeted for DFS. Good luck with your Week 13 lineups! Start: Brock Purdy, DeVonta Smith Purdy has performed better at home but should throw more than usual against a pass-funnel Eagles defense. Philadelphia is allowing the fewest fantasy points to running backs but the second-most …

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Nick Saban butters up Georgia, previews SEC championship

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban heavily praised the Georgia Bulldogs ahead of the 2023 SEC championship game. Saban and Alabama overcame an early season loss against the Texas Longhorns to finish the year 11-1. Alabama is coming off a miraculous win over the Auburn Tigers. The Crimson Tide need a win in the SEC championship and may need …

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