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The Clemson Tigers have made a big addition to their coaching staff, bringing in Garrett Riley as their new offensive coordinator. Riley most recently served as TCU’s OC, helping the Horned Frogs reach the National Championship. He’s also the younger brother of USC head coach Lincoln Riley. Clemson fired their former OC Brandon Streeter on […]

Head coach Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers saw their season end in defeat when they lost to Tennessee in the Orange Bowl, 31-14. Swinney has decided to make some changes to his coaching staff, starting with offensive coordinator Brandon Streeter. Streeter was fired from Clemson on Thursday, via Larry Williams of Tiger Illustrated. Streeter […]

After one year with the Michigan Wolverines, defensive end Eyabi Okie has once again entered himself into the transfer portal. If he does indeed transfer, Okie would be playing for the fourth team in his college career. Okie entered the portal on Thursday, via On3’s Matt Enitz. This is the fourth time Okie has entered […]

The Chicago Bears enter the offseason with an opportunity to turn their franchise around. While the Bears now hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, there are plenty of players Chicago should target on the free agent market. Chicago will have the most cap space in the NFL when the 2023 […]

Jimmie Ward and the San Francisco 49ers take on the Seattle Seahawks in the first round of the playoffs. As the Seahawks get set to take on their NFC West foe, Ward summed up his emotions heading into the postseason. The 49ers enter the postseason as the No. 2 seed with their 13-4 record. Seattle, […]

DeAndre Hopkins and the Arizona Cardinals had a disastrous season in 2022. Now, with questions looming around the franchise, Hopkins has put his own status with the Cardinals into murky waters. The Cardinals finished the year with just a 4-13 record. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury has been fired while General Manager Steve Keim stepped down. […]

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has officially been released from the hospital on Wednesday. After suffering his scary injury against the Bengals and undergoing days of treatment, Hamlin is finally returning home. Hamlin was transferred to Buffalo General Medical Center on Monday. He underwent cardiac, neurological and vascular tests on Tuesday. The staff at Buffalo […]

The Chicago Bears have landed the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, which has put quarterback Justin Fields‘ future in question. But if the Bears want to find themselves in the postseason, they’re better off with Fields than without him. Chicago earned the top spot after finishing the season 3-14. It’s the first […]

Jim Caldwell is looking to become an NFL head coach again and the Denver Broncos might be his best suitor. The Broncos are at least interested in Caldwell as Denver is planning to interview the former Detroit Lions’ HC. Caldwell is scheduled to interview with the Broncos on Monday, via CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson. Caldwell […]

The Carolina Panthers enter the offseason looking for Matt Rhule’s replacement at head coach. As the Panthers begin their search, Frank Reich leads a list of four candidates to potentially become Carolina’s next head coach. The Panthers finished the year with an overall record of 7-10. Rhule coached the team to a 1-4 record this […]

As the NFL world watched the scary Damar Hamlin situation, Los Angeles Rams rookie Russ Yeast was facing a similarly frightening injury. Yeast’s teammate Jordan Fuller spoke about Yeast’s chilling injury and how it affected the Rams. Yeast suffered a pulmonary contusion in the Rams’ Week 18 contest against the Seahawks and stayed overnight in […]

The TCU Horned Frogs had a disaster of a first half against Georgia in the National Championship. It sent Twitter into a tailspin as fans and analysts reacted to TCU‘s major struggles. The Horned Frogs trailed Georgia 38-7 at halftime. TCU quarterback Max Duggan struggled immensely, completing just eight-of-12 passes for 92 yards and two […]

Jim Harbaugh‘s name has been swirling around NFL head coaching rumors with the Denver Broncos as a potential suitor. As teams begin their head coaching interviews, Harbaugh’s true feelings towards becoming the Broncos’ head coach have been revealed. Harbaugh has been the head coach of Michigan since 2015, leading the Wolverines to a 99-74 record. […]

After being fired from the Arizona Cardinals, Kliff Kingsbury is reportedly eyeing the Los Angeles Rams for his next opportunity. But if Kingsbury were to join the Rams, it’s all contingent on McVay remaining head coach. Kingsbury was fired from the Cardinals after serving as head coach for four seasons. The Cardinals went just 28-37-1 […]

After entertaining fans with his crazy on-field antics, outfielder Brett Phillips has agreed to a major league deal with the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels are hoping Phillips brings much more than funny moments to Los Angeles and are looking for him to fill a supplementary role in their outfield. Phillips and the Angels agreed […]

The Tennessee Titans have fired offensive coordinator Todd Downing. Tennessee saw their playoff chances fall by the wayside in Week 18, leading to the Titans‘ brass making some changes. The Titans ended the year with a 7-10 record. Tennesee finished the season on a seven-game losing streak. Falling to the Jaguars 20-16 and losing the […]

Dennis Allen and the New Orleans Saints had a disastrous 2022 season. Following the end of the regular season, Allen spoke both his and wide receiver Michael Thomas’ future with the Saints. New Orleans went just 7-10 this season. It was Allen’s first season as head coach of the Saints, but it continued the trend […]

After a 3-13-1 season, the Houston Texans fired head coach Lovie Smith. As the Texans begin to prepare for next season, three early candidates to become Houston’s next HC have been named. Smith spent just one season as the Texans’ head coach. His firing comes one year after Houston gave David Culley his walking papers […]

After a rocky season, rumors have begun to float about Sean McVay stepping down as head coach of the Los Angeles Rams. Those rumors are starting to get some more substance, and a potential reason for McVay‘s departure from Los Angeles has been revealed. With a 19-16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 18, […]

Geno Smith is having a historic season for the Seattle Seahawks. Smith has hit another crazy accolade that makes the Seahawks trade of Russell Wilson look even better. The Seahawks took down the Rams 19-16 in Week 18. As Seattle battled for a playoff spot, Smith completed 19-of-31 passes for 213 yards, one touchdown and […]

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams has been carted to the locker room with a back injury. He is questionable to return. Williams suffered his injury in the second quarter of the Chargers’ Week 18 contest with the Denver Broncos. The Chargers are trailing 31-20 with 12 minutes left in the fourth quarter. Williams […]

Deshaun Watson‘s first season with the Cleveland Browns came and went without much excitement. While Watson’s season was earmarked by a long suspension, the Browns’ QB spoke about this season and his expectations moving forward. The Browns finished the year with a 7-10 record. In games where Watson started, Cleveland went 3-3. Speaking to the […]

Lovie Smith and the Houston Texans ended their season with an improbable victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 18. As the Texans look to build towards next season, Smith dropped his opinion on if he should remain Houston’s head coach. On 4th and 20 with less than a minute remaining, QB Davis Mills threw […]

The Chicago Bears have earned the number one overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. It will be the first time the Bears have had the top overall selection since 1947. Chicago ended their season with a 29-13 loss to the Vikings and an overall record of 3-14. While they earned wins over the 49ers, […]

Wide receiver Tyreek Hill suffered an ankle injury in the Miami Dolphins’ Week 18 matchup against the New York Jets. As the Dolphins look to clinch a postseason berth, Hill has received an updated injury status. Hill is now questionable to return, as confirmed by the team. The Dolphins currently lead the Jets 3-0 with […]

Trevor Bauer has been released by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Following the Dodgers’ decision, Bauer came out with a statement explaining his side of the release and his MLB plans moving forward. Bauer was released after receiving a 194-game suspension following sexual assault allegations. Despite him no longer being a part of the Dodgers, Los […]

Mike White’s season is over after the New York Jets ruled him out for Week 18. However, before being shut down, White apparently played his final game of the season while dealing with a gruesome injury. The Jets fell to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 17, 23-6. White completed 23-of-46 passes for 240 yards and […]

With the NFL’s new playoff structure, a Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills AFC Championship would take place on a neutral field. If the Bills and Chiefs were to do battle on a neutral field, the AFC Championship location has potentially been revealed. After the Bengals-Bills Week 17 matchup was canceled due to Damar Hamlin’s […]

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys can still clinch the top overall seed in the NFC. With so much on the line, Prescott will be pleased seeing the Washington Commanders’ latest injury update. The Commanders, who have been eliminated from the playoffs, have ruled out numerous players for their Week 18 clash with the Cowboys. […]

Ted Karras and the Cincinnati Bengals saw their playoff road altered after a new NFL proposal. While the Bengals will have a more unconventional path to the Super Bowl, Karras has a much simpler goal in mind. The Bengals-Bills Week 17 contest was canceled in the wake of Damar Hamlin’s serious injury. While the Bengals […]

Mike White has shown impressive flashes at times this season for the New York Jets. But as New York looks to the future, White got real about his chances of being the Jets’ starting quarterback next season. White has been ruled out for Week 18 due to a rib injury. His season ends after making […]

The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions Week 18 matchup comes with major playoff implications. As Aaron Rodgers looks to lead Green Bay to the postseason, one Lions defender had some words for the Packers’ QB. Detroit safety DeShon Elliot was speaking to reporters about Rodgers and the Lions’ matchup with Green Bay. Elliot didn’t […]

Justin Fields won’t be playing Week 18, as the Chicago Bears have decided to rest their star quarterback. While the goal is to keep Fields healthy in the long-term, Chicago’s rookie star still isn’t happy with the Bears’ decision. At 3-13, the Bears have nothing to play for but pride in Week 18. Fields is […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have officially clinched the AFC North. However, this season, the Bengals won’t be getting the usual rewards given to the AFC North champion. After Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s scary injury, the Bengals-Bills Week 17 matchup was suspended before ultimately being canceled. The NFL recently ruled that the game will be scored […]

Teddy Bridgewater and the Miami Dolphins will be fighting for their playoff lives when they take on the New York Jets in Week 18. As the Dolphins get ready to face their AFC East rival, Bridgewater received a positive injury update that has him poised to be under center. Bridgewater suffered a dislocated pinkie finger […]

Carlos Correa and the New York Mets had seemingly come to terms on a 12-year, $315 million contract. However, after the Mets found some issues in Correa’s physical, that deal was put on hold. Both sides are still trying to work it out, but new reports say Correa is open to hearing offers from other […]

The Michigan Wolverines have had a rough couple of weeks, to put it lightly. After losing to TCU in the College Football Playoff and hearing head coach Jim Harbaugh’s name in NFL rumors, Michigan is now also under NCAA investigation. The Wolverines are expecting to receive a Notice of Allegations by Friday, per Austin Meek […]

Dillon Gabriel had a standout season in his first year with Oklahoma, despite the Sooners 6-7 overall record. The star quarterback has now made a decision on his immediate playing future and whether or not he will be back with Oklahoma next season. Gabriel came to Oklahoma after transferring from Central Florida. After one season, […]

Like the rest of the world, United States President Joe Biden has seen the tragic injury suffered by Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin. Biden gave his own take on the situation and pointed to a problem with the sport of football overall. Hamlin suffered his scary injury in the Bills’, now suspended, Week 17 matchup […]