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The New York Jets will soon end a torrid 2024 on Jan. 5 in the new year. Their 2025 plans don’t appear to include veteran cornerback D.J. Reed, though. The 28-year-old unveiled he’s not planning to come back to the team next season, per a conversation he had with Jets reporter Tyler Dunne Monday. “I’m […]

Mike Vrabel is entering 2025 as the hottest NFL head coaching candidate. Even Ohio State football, his college alma mater, is showing interest. Does this mean Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day is on his way out? NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport unveiled the interest level various teams have for Vrabel. “I would expect Mike Vrabel […]

Clemson football catapulted itself back into the postseason picture thanks to the play of quarterback Cade Klubnik. The Tigers secured the Atlantic Coast Conference title and crashed the 12-team playoff party. Not since Trevor Lawrence has there been a more impactful Clemson QB. Is Klubnik soon following Lawrence into the NFL? Klubnik chose the next-to-last […]

Diontae Johnson wants the NFL world to know who he really is. The new Houston Texans wide receiver isn’t “me first.” Johnson earned that label from fans and analysts after some abrupt fallingouts, most notably with the Baltimore Ravens, who waived him on Dec. 20, not only two months after trading for him. The Texans […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have snatched two straight victories with Aidan O’Connell behind center. O’Connell has pulled off the consecutive wins amid chatter of Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward coming to Vegas in 2025. But what does Antonio Pierce believe? O’Connell’s 2025 future emerged as a hot topic for Pierce’s Monday presser. The head coach […]

The Los Angeles Rams glued themselves to the dramatic Atlanta Falcons-Washington Commanders game on Sunday. Their own playoff hopes hung in the balance at the nation’s capitol. The 10-6 Rams got vocal after Jayden Daniels guided the final, epic overtime drive to send Washington into the postseason with the Commanders’ 30-24 victory. The San Bernardino […]

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels added a new accolade to his stellar NFL debut. But this time he took down a decade-long franchise and league record held by Robert Griffin III against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday. Griffin once tallied 815 rushing yards in his league debut of 2012. Daniels hit 85 yards before the […]

The Indianapolis Colts watched their playoff drought extend to four seasons after Sunday. The 45-33 loss at the hands of the now 3-13 New York Giants knocked them out of postseason contention. Plus got Shane Steichen getting real about his team and the future. Steichen one year ago lost an opportunity to clinch the AFC […]

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner delivered two statements that garnered attention Sunday. One became his locker room comments after the 40-14 debacle against the Buffalo Bills. But another involves Tee Higgins. Gardner simply said “pay that man” on Instagram when reacting to the Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver’s breakout Saturday. However, one more comment got […]

The Minnesota Vikings noticeably needed to operate without running back Aaron Jones towards the end. Jones left late during the Vikings’ 27-25 win over the rival Green Bay Packers Sunday. Jones, facing his former team, never returned. Turned out that was a Kevin O’Connell head coaching decision, per NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. “Vikings coach […]

The Las Vegas Raiders pulled out of the race for the top overall pick last Sunday. The franchise and head coach Antonio Pierce further got themselves out of the top five selections Sunday. Pierce’s coaching guided the 25-10 romp of the New Orleans Saints. The Silver and Black are now on their first winning streak […]

The New York Jets’ season imploded long before Sunday’s thrashing by the Buffalo Bills. But their 40-14 embarrassment at Orchard Park got the most vocal Jets player Sauce Gardner to sound off. The cornerback delivered one brutal admission after the 26-point loss. Gardner believed the score isn’t indicative of how the game went. The verbose […]

New York Giants fans left MetLife Stadium with a mix of relief but criticism Sunday. Wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson fired back at the latter. The Giants knocked the Indianapolis Colts out of the playoffs 45-33. However, their win ruined the chance to lock up the top overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. Numerous fans […]

The DeSean Jackson era of Delaware State football is off and running, by landing a high-profile first recruit. The new head coach and multiple NFL Pro Bowler is adding a past champion from the HBCU realm. Kobe Boykin is joining the Hornets and Jackson’s first DSU team. The running back Boykin announced the move Sunday […]

The New York Giants and Brian Daboll witnessed this first since Oct. 6: A Sunday victory. The head coach later got honest about how the Giants snapped the 10-game slide. New York hit a new season-best total for points in the 45-33 home win over the Indianapolis Colts. The win ended nearly two months of […]

Penn State football will end 2024 either advancing in the College Football Playoffs or watching its season end. Boise State stands in between a semifinal spot and the Fiesta Bowl trophy for Drew Allar and company. Granted, Allar has declared he hasn’t played his last season with the Nittany Lions. He’s bound to return for […]

Colorado football earned new meaning to the word “grounded” on Saturday. The Buffaloes failed to muster any type of explosion in the running game at the Alamo Bowl against BYU. But hit a rare new low in the process under head coach Deion Sanders. The Cougars did more than demolish their Big 12 Conference rival […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are facing one of their more crucial offseason periods yet. Bengal fans could be watching Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins break apart due to free agency. Cincinnati, however, remains alive and kicking in the AFC playoff race by stunning the Denver Broncos 30-24. Plus in a game that ended in bonkers fashion […]

The Los Angeles Rams have watched other NFL teams pluck from the Sean McVay coaching tree lately. Former McVay assistants have become head coaches. Matt LaFleur, Zac Taylor, Kevin O’Connell, and Raheem Morris come to mind. But even other members of McVay’s staff emerge as hot commodities for coordinator jobs. One such name surfaced Saturday […]

Colorado football watched one fashion statement take place before the Alamo Bowl. Like his dad before him, Shedeur Sanders was the one flashing new gear. Except his custom-made cleats potentially signals where he hopes to land in 2025. Sanders commissioned some customized New York Giants cleats ahead of the matchup against BYU. Draft Kings managed […]

Miami (FL) football entered the Pop-Tarts Bowl knowing full well this would become the final game for Cam Ward. Little did the Hurricanes know, Ward triggered some intense buzz during the Iowa State contest won by the Cyclones 42-41. And it wasn’t because of the wild fumble involving Ward on the game’s first play. In […]

Colorado football has taken on a fiery persona under Deion Sanders. That attitude sparked the Buffaloes’ Alamo Bowl run. However, Sanders showed his human side before taking on BYU. Captured before the game, “Coach Prime” fought back tears. Sanders took one last walk to the field with his sons: Shedeur Sanders and Shilo. Deion Sanders […]

The New England Patriots have new internal tensions after the 40-7 debacle against the Los Angeles Chargers. Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo delivered a stunning reversal involving Rhamondre Stevenson. Antonio Gibson, not Stevenson, was first set to handle starting running back duties. Mayo confirmed the decision beforehand on the radio. However, Gibson wasn’t RB1 after […]

TCU football got the rare invite to the 2024 New Mexico Bowl, normally reserved for a Mountain West Conference team. The Big 12 representative Horned Frogs proved they were too overwhelming for Louisiana in Albuquerque. Clad in their black, red and purple look, TCU rolled to the dominating 34-3 win over the Ragin’ Cajuns. This […]

Washington State football took a shootout loss to Syracuse in the Holiday Bowl on Friday 52-35. But the Cougars gained a new replacement for Jake Dickert after the loss. Jimmy Rogers is jumping from South Dakota State to the Cougars, per Adam Rittenberg and Chris Low of ESPN Saturday. Rogers is replacing Dickert as he […]

Penn State football is carrying a 7-0 record in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year’s Eve. The Nittany Lions will aim to remain perfect in the prestigious contest with Drew Allar at quarterback. Allar walks into State Farm Stadium a 3,000-yard passer for the first time in his career. Boise State stands in the way […]

Kansas State football added to a thrilling college football bowl day on Thursday. The Wildcats followed an epic six overtime masterpiece between Pittsburgh and Toledo with their 44-41 shootout over Rutgers. KSU, though, made some personal history. The Wildcats’ offensive explosion in Phoenix shattered one school mark. Kansas State delivered its highest scoring bowl game […]

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette brought a unique post-Christmas treat inside the locker room. The rookie wide receiver treated reporters to a special kind of meat. Raccoon meat was the surprise on the menu on Thursday, courtesy of the rookie. Legette revealed his Christmas present during the reporters’ locker room session. “I had some […]

Boise State football is putting its unbeaten mark at the Fiesta Bowl on the line on New Year’s Eve. Except this time, a Broncos win continues their season — and the brilliant career of Ashton Jeanty. The Broncos stand as the only non-power conference representative chasing the national title. The running back Jeanty himself gets […]

The San Francisco 49ers are making a final push to close out a lost season on a strong note. Injuries have decimated the reigning NFC champs. Isaac Guerendo, however, provided a promising update. The alternate running back appears to be on his way back, per 49ers reporter Nick Wagoner of ESPN Thursday. Guerendo became a […]

The Colorado football program continues to grow in national popularity, with Deion Sanders leading the way. Sanders’ coaching and effect have legendary athletes talking, including NBA legend Isiah Thomas. The two-time NBA champion, however, discussed Sanders’ impact as an athlete on his “Come and Talk 2 Me” podcast released Thursday. “We all loved him from […]

Oregon football looks to be walking into a potential quarterback duel on New Year’s Day. Ohio State brings star QB1 Will Howard, who’s thrown 29 touchdowns. The Ducks, meanwhile, have their star behind center in Dillon Gabriel. Oregon’s starter threw one less touchdown pass compared to Howard. But they still shredded defenses with 3,558 yards […]

Miami (FL) football is showing how adamant they are in building off its 10-2 regular season. Mario Cristobal isn’t just preparing his team for the Saturday Pop-Tarts Bowl, but bolstering his 2025 roster. Cristobal now has a towering defender on his way to Coral Gables. The Hurricanes landed former Arizona cornerback Emmanuel Karnley Thursday, per […]

The Los Angeles Rams have caught fire during this push for the NFC West title. The Rams’ stellar offensive line play is a major reason behind the surge to 9-6. But a new dilemma surfaced Thursday. Key pass protector and captain Rob Havenstein suffered a shoulder ailment, head coach Sean McVay revealed. Havenstein sustained the […]

The Buffalo Bills had players in a giving mood for the Christmas season. Their entire offensive line gave Josh Allen one icy gift. The Bills’ quarterback received a brand new chain courtesy of the guys who protect him. It’s more than an “MVP” necklace Allen got, though. The diamond chain listed Allen’s accolades in the […]

The Houston Texans endured Christmas Day embarrassment at home against the Baltimore Ravens. Fans who streamed Netflix watched the AFC South champs take a brutal 31-2 loss at NRG Stadium. Head coach DeMeco Ryans pointed out the culprit behind the loss. Ryans revealed who became responsible for the 29-point beatdown, per Jonathan M. Alexander of […]

The Houston Texans and C.J. Stroud walked into NRG Stadium involved in a potential playoff preview. Stroud and the AFC South champs looked nothing like a team ready for the postseason. The QB himself admitted one “terrible excuse” involving the 31-2 embarrassment against the Baltimore Ravens. The second-year QB finished 17-of-31 passing but settled for […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers received a nightmare on Christmas day courtesy of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. DeShon Elliott delivered a harsh, blunt take about the nightmarish evening for Pittsburgh. The safety endured a 29-10 thrashing with the Steelers at the hands of the defending Super Bowl champs. Elliott didn’t mince words about how […]

The Baltimore Ravens are riding one of the league’s best quarterback/running back tandem into a postseason berth. Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry give the franchise two past Most Valuable Player candidates. And their chemistry became instant this season. How how is Henry, especially as an aging RB, able to thrive next to the two-time NFL […]