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It’s the end of an era for the Las Vegas Raiders franchise. Derek Carr, who had been the Raiders’ quarterback since they drafted him back in 2014, posted his farewell to the team on social media, confirming he will be wearing another uniform (New York Jets?) next season. This outcome seemed obvious after Carr’s late-season […]

Auburn University has been competing in football since the 1890s. Since then the program has established itself as one of the most historic programs in the sport. The Tigers have won two national championships, and are almost always competitive in the brutal SEC. Not to mention, their bitter rivalries with Alabama, The Iron Bowl, is […]

At points during the 2022 NFL season, the Washington Commanders looked like they would return to the playoffs. Heading into December, they were 7-5 and had won six of their last seven, including a massive upset over the then-undefeated Philadelphia Eagles. They weren’t one of the league’s elite teams, but they were playing well enough […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ miserable 2022 season has finally come to an end. Las Vegas battled through adversity to make a surprising playoff appearance in 2021, and many expected a repeat performance in 2022. Those expectations only grew higher after the Raiders acquired superstar wide receiver Davante Adams in the offseason, leading many to assume […]

Texas A&M football has had a knack for producing elite players in recent years. Although the Aggies haven’t had the team success of some of their rivals, the abundance of talent they pull in keeps them in the mix. Some of these players have earned their place among the best college football players in recent […]

In an ideal college football world, the National Championship Game should be an intense, back-and-forth affair that comes down to the wire. After all, this game should be a showcase of the top two teams in the sport battling it out for the ultimate prize. Games like the 2006 Rose Bowl between Texas and USC, […]

Imagine saying this at the start of the season: the Jacksonville Jaguars are going to the NFL Playoffs. No need to imagine anymore, as Jacksonville clinched the AFC South by defeating the Tennessee Titans on Saturday night in Week 18 action. Everyone already knows about the Jaguars’ remarkable turnaround, but it really can’t be overstated […]

Oklahoma State football has fielded some incredible players throughout the decades. While not finding the championship success of some of their rivals, the Cowboys have almost always been relevant thanks to the stars on the field. Today, we’re going to rank the top five players in Oklahoma State football history. Although let’s be honest, everyone […]

It all comes down to this. The 2022 college football season has reached its apex and all that remains is the National Championship Game on Monday. Georgia football meets TCU at SoFi Stadium in college football’s version of David vs. Goliath. Everyone expected Georgia to be here long before the season began. The Bulldogs won […]

The Denver Broncos’ miserable 2022 season has finally reached its end. The Broncos have just one more game, a home match against the Los Angeles Chargers before they can begin to wash the bad taste of this season away. Ahead of the Broncos-Chargers game, we’ll be making our Broncos Week 18 predictions. Although it may […]

High-flying offense, extravagant uniforms, and one of the best mascots in college sports are just some of the things that come to mind when discussing Oregon football. The Ducks have carved out a clear identity for themselves and have become one of the most exciting teams in college football history. Although they haven’t won a […]

The Cincinnati Bengals locked up their playoff spot weeks ago, but there is still uncertainty in the air. Cincinnati can clinch either the second or third seeds in the AFC, and could face a wide range of opponents. Additionally, with Damar Hamlin’s horrifying injury on Monday night (which he is thankfully recovering well from), and […]

The Green Bay Packers are on the verge of doing the unthinkable. Once at 4-8, Green Bay has reeled off four straight wins to miraculously claw back into the playoff picture. If the Packers can just defeat the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football, they will clinch a playoff spot and complete one of the […]

After all the twists and turns of this college football season, just one game remains. Of course, that game is the most important one of all, the College Football Playoff National Championship. This game is a true David vs. Goliath story, as TCU hopes to cap off its magical Cinderella season with a win over […]

Georgia football is playing for history in the College Football Playoff National Championship against TCU on Monday. The Bulldogs were on the ropes against Ohio State in the semifinals, but narrowly survived to advance to their second straight title game. With just one more win, Georgia would become the first team to win back-to-back national […]

The Clemson Tigers have grown into one of the most dominant teams in college football over the last decade. Under Dabo Swinney, Clemson has won two national championships, eight conference titles and been a constant threat in the national title race. The Tigers have been one of the most successful teams in the College Football […]

Penn State boasts one of the most storied and successful football programs in the history of the sport. The Nittany Lions were consistently successful throughout the latter half of the 20th century, including two national championships in the 1980s. Even now, they are almost always a threat in the Big Ten with James Franklin leading […]

With 2023 now here, the 2022 NFL season is officially winding down. Only one week of regular season remains, and we have a clear picture on who the true contenders are. A common theme this season has been the emergence of rookie players, and some have already established themselves as stars in the league. Below, […]

Alabama football capped off its 2022 season in style on New Year’s Eve, defeating Kansas State 45-20 in the Sugar Bowl. Bryce Young put on a show in his presumably final college game, throwing for 321 yards and five touchdowns. The defense also played very well, racking up eight sacks and two takeaways on the […]

Michigan was a better football team in 2022 than in 2021, but the end result remained the same. After a 51-45 Fiesta Bowl loss to TCU on Saturday, the Wolverines are going home after the semifinals for the second straight season. This season will still be a memorable one for Michigan football, but they now […]

It wasn’t the National Championship Game, but Bryce Young closed out his Alabama career in style in the Sugar Bowl on Saturday. The star quarterback was simply electric, completing 15-of-21 passes for 321 yards and five touchdowns, including some dazzling throws. In an era where star players often opt out of bowl games, Young decided […]

Ohio State football experienced one of the most heartbreaking ends to a season ever on Saturday night. After falling behind 42-41 with less than a minute remaining in the Peach Bowl against Georgia, the Buckeyes quickly drove down the field to give themselves a chance at a game-winning field goal. Unfortunately for them, the kick […]

The clock may have struck midnight on 2022, but Cinderella is still dancing. TCU football continued its magical season on New Year’s Eve, defeating Michigan 51-45 in the Fiesta Bowl. Few pundits gave the Horned Frogs a chance against the Wolverines, who came into the game as 7.5-point favorites, but they proved that they are no […]

Despite falling on hard times recently, Nebraska football remains one of the most storied programs in college football history. The Cornhuskers simply dominated the sport in the latter half of the 20th Century, finishing with at least nine wins in every season from 1969 to 2001. With Matt Rhule now at the helm, the Huskers […]

The Green Bay Packers have had a strange 2022 to say the least. On the field, the Packers lost in heartbreaking fashion in last season’s playoffs, and have had an up and down 2022 season. Off the field, they have had some good moments, but have also had to make some tough decisions that have […]

Florida football has become one of the most storied programs in college football history. Their run of dominance throughout the ’90s and 2000s will always be one of the most impressive in the history of the game, and very few teams can compete with it. Along with that, some of the greatest college football players […]

Clemson football had a very disappointing end to its season on Friday night. The Tigers earned an invite to the Orange Bowl as ACC champions, but they certainly didn’t look like champions in the 31-14 loss to Tennessee. Although, that score may not tell the full story. If one were to look at the stats […]

The new year is nearly upon us, and that means the Rose Bowl isn’t far behind. Traditionally on New Year’s Day, the “Granddaddy of Them All” will instead be on Jan. 2 this year (thanks, NFL). While waiting the extra day is unfortunate, the matchup between Penn State and Utah makes it worth it. This […]

As hard as it is to believe, the new year is just days away. 2022 has flown by in the blink of an eye, and now it’s time to look towards 2023. Before we look ahead though, let’s take a trip down memory lane and remember some of the craziest things that happened with this […]

It’s hard to find a team that has improved more over the course of this season than Notre Dame football. The Fighting Irish started off the season 0-2, which included an embarrassing home loss to Marshall. Many began doubting first-year head coach Marcus Freeman and wondering if the Irish would make a bowl game at […]

After an illustrious 12-year NFL career, legendary defensive end JJ Watt is hanging up his cleats. Watt, who spent 10 years with the Houston Texans and the last two with the Arizona Cardinals, appeared to announce that he will retire in a tweet on Tuesday morning. Koa’s first ever NFL game. My last ever NFL […]

The 2022 NFL season has truly been a tale of two teams for the Tennessee Titans. Just over a month ago, the Titans defeated the Green Bay Packers to move to an impressive 7-3 on the season. Tennessee was not only in control of the AFC South, but potentially in play to earn the AFC’s […]

The college football Early Signing Period is now in the rear-view mirror, and now it’s time to make some judgments. The 2023 recruiting class has plenty of outstanding talent, and could change the future of the sport. Some teams, such as Alabama football, struck gold by landing star players to bolster an already-stacked class. On […]

Christmas is here, which means lots of joy, family, and basketball. The NBA has taken over Christmas Day in recent years, with the league’s premier teams taking the court on the holiday. This year’s Christmas slate  features LeBron, Giannis, Jokic and other superstars taking centerstage. Without further ado, let’s rank each NBA Christmas Day game. […]

Georgia football is one of the most storied and prestigious programs in all of college athletics. Many of the greatest players in college football history have played their home games in Athens, so many that it’s difficult to narrow it down to just five. That is, except for the player who definitively earned the top […]

College football bowl season is officially underway, and the matchups continue to heat up as the weeks go on. The early bowls have already provided some great games, but the real meat of the season is yet to come. Once New Year’s rolls around, college football fans will be unable to escape their TVs with […]

Just 10 months ago, the Los Angeles Rams were on top of the sports world. The Rams just won Super Bowl LVI in their home stadium, defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. After years of being close, Sean McVay’s team finally made it to the NFL’s summit. Now, though, that Super Bowl victory looks like an […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are dominating the NFL once again in 2022. At 11-3, they have the best record in the AFC, only losing out to the Buffalo Bills on head-to-head tiebreaker. The Chiefs clinched their seventh straight AFC West title with an overtime win over the Houston Texans on Sunday, and they can now […]

To the delight of college football fans everywhere, bowl season has officially begun. The festivities officially kicked off with two games on Friday, then continued with seven more on Saturday. This early slate featured some truly great games, particularly the overtime thriller in the Cricket Celebration Bowl between North Carolina Central and Jackson State. While […]