SAN DIEGO — Despite USC’s 7-5 record, Louisville knew not to take the tradition-rich Trojans lightly in the Holiday Bowl. Though both football teams were looking to overcome losing skids and end the season with a win, the Trojans were playing for pride after a tumultuous season that included the firing of their defensive coordinator. USC quarterback Miller Moss emerged …

The Cardinals addressed their need for healthy defensive linemen on Wednesday. The team designated Leki Fotu to return from injured reserve and signed Phil Hoskins from the practice squad to the active roster. They will help with the loss of defensive lineman Jonathan Ledbetter. Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon said the team will place Ledbetter on injured reserve. Fotu, who injured …

Dec 27, 2023, 11:06 PM ET NEW YORK — Kris Letang had six assists — including five in the second frame alone, becoming the first defenseman in NHL history with five points in a period — as the Pittsburgh Penguins toppled the New York Islanders 7-0 on Wednesday night. Jake Guentzel and Evgeni Malkin each scored twice, and Tristan Jarry …

ANAHEIM, Calif. — For all of the talk that Michigan football has a tall task ahead of it when it takes on Alabama, especially quarterback Jalen Milroe, Milroe also has a tall task ahead of him in facing the Michigan defense. On Wednesday, WolverinesWire got a chance to ask the Crimson Tide signal caller what he’s seen from the maize …

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton has opted out to prepare for the 2024 NFL draft, leaving freshman Nico Iamaleava to make his first career start for the 25th-ranked Volunteers in Monday’s Citrus Bowl. Milton announced his decision Wednesday on social media. He started his career with three seasons at Michigan before transferring to Tennessee in the spring …

The Wisconsin Badgers are coming into the ReliaQuest Bowl as massive underdogs according to the odds across the board. According to a number of sportsbooks, the Badgers are ten-point underdogs against LSU in Florida on New Year’s Day. LSU’s offense has been the story, naturally, as they have the Heisman winner in Jayden Daniels. Daniels, however, will be sitting out …

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh interviewed for NFL jobs in each of the last two hiring cycles. As the next cycle approaches, will Harbaugh once again be in play? Appearing at a press conference in connection with next Monday’s NCAA semifinal game against Alabama, Harbaugh did not respond to questions about a possible return to the NFL. “Such a one-track mind,” …

It’s always great to see former Ohio State football stars have success following their playing careers, but the news that came on Tuesday night might be bittersweet. Fan favorite Buckeye backup Kenny Guiton got a cup of coffee in the NFL, but quickly transitioned to the coaching side. Starting as a graduate assistant at Houston, he quickly moved his way …

With the Broncos and quarterback Russell Wilson headed for a divorce in the form of Wilson being released before the fifth day of the 2024 league year, what’s next for Wilson? Once released, he’ll be a free agent. He’ll be able to sign with any team he chooses. So where will he land? Right after the news broke of Wilson’s …

The initial hype of the early signing period has died down, but there was a ton of talent to explore and so much so we are breaking it down by position. We have already dove into the top five quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and to sign with Big Ten teams and now we want to break down a position …

The Patriots are adding a cornerback. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, New England has claimed Marco Wilson off waivers. Wilson was waived by the Cardinals this week. A fourth-round pick in 2021, Wilson started the first 11 games of the season but did not play a defensive snap in his last four games before the team let him go. He …

West Virginia head coach Neal Brown gets covered in mayonnaise after winning the Mayo Bowl over North Carolina at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. One of college football’s wackiest traditions capped off West Virginia’s 30-10 win over North Carolina at the Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte. Instead of getting a Gatorade bath to celebrate his team’s victory, Mountaineers …

It’s over. Done. Kaput. Finito. The Broncos are cutting their losses. They soon will be cutting quarterback Russell Wilson. Less than two years after they gave up two first-round picks, two second-round picks, a fifth-round pick, tight end Noah Fant, defensive tackle Shelby Harris, and quarterback Drew Lock to get Wilson — and only 15 months after giving him a …

Dec. 27—ATLANTA — There’s a careful balance to teambuilding in the NIL and transfer portal era of college football. And Ole Miss defensive coordinator Pete Golding seems to be adjusting just fine. Golding is in his first season as the Rebels’ (10-2, 6-2 SEC) defensive coordinator after leaving the same position at Alabama. Ole Miss’ much-improved defense — the Rebels …

The Broncos lost any realistic shot at making the playoffs by falling to the Patriots on Sunday, giving them a 7-8 record — and just a 1.4% chance of reaching the postseason — with 2023 winding down. Now they’re benching quarterback Russell Wilson for the final two games. The Broncos insist the decision to turn to backup Jarrett Stidham is …