Yearly Archives: 2023

Ohio State players that earned their Buckeyes leaves against Missouri

[ad_1] This was not how many of us saw the Cotton Bowl playing out, but Ohio State once again faltered late against Missouri and ending up losing 14-3. It should come as no surprise after what we saw from the Buckeyes that there weren’t many players on the offense that earned the world famous helmet stickers. The defense played at …

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Missouri closes strong to defeat shorthanded Ohio State in Cotton Bowl

[ad_1] ARLINGTON, Texas — A reporter called them “The Big Three” in the lead up to the game. And boy, did the St. Louis trio prove that nickname right. When Missouri seemed down and out, it turned to running back Cody Schrader, quarterback Brady Cook and wide receiver Luther Burden III. They came to the rescue. No. 9 Mizzou, at …

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Washington, Texas both trying to end long national title droughts

[ad_1] Sugar Bowl: No. 2 Washington vs. No. 3 Texas (CFP semifinal) Location: New Orleans Date: 8:45 p.m. ET, Jan. 1 TV: ESPN Line: Texas -4 Total: 63.5 How these teams got here Washington (13-0): The Huskies have been incredible in the two seasons of the Kalen DeBoer era. Washington hired DeBoer from Fresno State after a 4-8 season in …

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Why Kyle Hamilton is the “queen on the chessboard” for the Ravens defense

[ad_1] Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz is joined by ESPN’s Mina Kimes to explain how the Baltimore safety is one of the best defensive players in the NFL and why the Ravens must keep him healthy heading into the playoffs. Hear the full conversation on the “Zero Blitz” podcast and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video Transcript …

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Russell Wilson says Broncos asked him to alter contract or risk benching

[ad_1] Russell Wilson says Broncos asked him to alter contract or risk benching originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia As quarterback Russell Wilson explains it, his job was in jeopardy nearly two months ago and after the Denver Broncos’ biggest win. It was then, during the bye week following a victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 29, Wilson said he …

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How Pop Douglas has developed into a record-setting receiver for Pats

[ad_1] How Pop Douglas has developed into a record-setting receiver for Pats originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — The news was still relatively fresh to DeMario Douglas. He’d just been informed he surpassed Deion Branch’s mark for catches by a rookie under Bill Belichick, and he couldn’t help himself from smiling. “I passed Deion? That’s crazy,” he said. …

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Former Purdue DE Nic Scourton reportedly ‘strongly considering’ Texas A&M

[ad_1] Former Purdue defensive end/outside linebacker Nick Scourton entered the transfer portal earlier this week. After leading the Big 10 in sacks during the 2023 season, nearly every Power 5 program needing a defensive playmaker will battle for his commitment, including Texas A&M. New Aggies head coach Mike Elko has his work cut out for him as the pivotal 2024 …

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Jordan Addison questionable for Sunday

[ad_1] The Vikings are leaving the door open for wide receiver Jordan Addison to play on Sunday night. Addison hurt his knee in last weekend’s loss to the Lions and returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday’s session. He got in another limited workout on Friday and has been listed as questionable to face the Packers. With rookie …

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Ohio State QB Devin Brown exits Cotton Bowl with injury

[ad_1] Ohio State quarterback Devin Brown has left the Cotton Bowl with an apparent ankle injury. In his first start for the Buckeyes after backing up Kyle McCord in 2023, Brown was taken down on a four-yard loss and was seen grabbing his ankle after the play. Brown completed a 4-yard pass to Carnell Tate before leaving the game with …

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