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Texas A&M football head coach Mike Elko has found his offensive coordinator. Elko officially hires Kansas State offensive coordinator Collin Klein, per Adam Rittenberg. He served as the Wildcats OC and quarterbacks coach for two seasons, having prior roles as a co-coordinator and analyst at Kansas State. This was a massive point of emphasis for […]

Notre Dame has emerged as the favorite to land Duke quarterback Riley Leonard. The experienced signal caller chose to enter the transfer portal after the Blue Devils’ best season in decades, with the loss of head coach Mike Elko playing a part in his decision. The Fighting Irish received a flurry of crystal ball predictions […]

The Mac Jones era in New England has been nothing short of disappointing. It hasn’t been officially announced that his reign as the starter is over, but Jones is certainly not the franchise quarterback. Head coach Bill Belichick may continue starting Jones and Baily Zappe on separate occasions, but following this season the Patriots will […]

North Texas quarterback Chandler Rogers has entered the transfer portal, per Matt Olson at The Athletic. The transfer portal chaos has officially begun, with Monday marking the first day that players can officially enter their names. ‘North Texas QB Chandler Rogers has entered the portal as a grad transfer, @TheAthletic has learned.’ While the transfer […]

A debate has surfaced the internet on who should win the NFL MVP, with Brock Purdy and Dak Prescott currently holding the best odds. Football analysts LeSean McCoy and Richard Sherman gave their thoughts on the MVP debate, both agreeing that the most valuable player to an NFL team this season has been Miami Dolphins […]

Alabama football has pushed its ticket to the College Football Playoff. The Crimson Tide are fresh off an SEC Championship against the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs, holding one of the best strength of schedules in the country. The controversy for the No. 4 slot in the CFP was between Alabama and Florida State. While the […]

Championship weekend sparked absolute chaos in terms of the College Football Playoff decision. There are now two prominent locks to make the Playoff in undefeated Michigan and Washington. The debate lies on the last two spots between Texas, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida State. The juggernaut of Alabama football may be on the outside looking in. […]

The Cleveland Browns elected to sign former division foe Joe Flacco after quarterback health came into question. Cleveland was left without starter Deshaun Watson and backup Dorian Thompson-Robinson after injuries, leaving Flacco as the starter for the Browns in Week 13. That’s certainly a strange sentence to swallow, knowing Flacco’s battles in the AFC North […]

The biggest favorites in Power Five conference championship weekend went to the Michigan Wolverines. Head coach Jim Harbaugh and Michigan football are undefeated on the season, coming off an incredible victory against top-ranked Ohio State. Michigan stands as 22.5-point favorites against the 10-2 Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Championship game. A twist to pregame […]

Florida State football is set to face the Louisville Cardinals in the ACC Championship on Saturday. The Seminoles are without starting quarterback Jordan Travis, which originally left them with backup Tate Rodemaker in their final regular-season game, but an injury may change the scene again. His father, Alan Rodemaker, spoke with Mad Dog Radio on […]

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Chris Tabor is working to pilot a new system into the locker room. Tabor’s been known amongst the players as a fun, light-hearted coach who lets the players play. “We’re playing a kid’s game played by grown men,” said Tabor, per David Newton at ESPN. “So let’s have some fun […]

Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule had a lengthy press conference following a disappointing season for the Cornhuskers. After Rhule commented on the players and games from the 2023 season, the focus shifted toward the future, most importantly in the quarterback room. Rhule spoke on potentially bringing in a transfer quarterback but commented on the […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward is sending a message to the NFL world. Heyward believes the Steelers have the weapons to make some noise in the postseason. Head coach Mike Tomlin’s group is only getting better as a unit, fighting through early-season struggles. The Steelers have been constantly doubted throughout the entire season, mostly […]

It seemed like the tide was changing for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but offensive problems have continued to stack. Wide receiver Diontae Johnson was seen giving up on a play against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 12, and it’s been reported that he’s been a part of a few arguments with players and coaches. Head coach […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has attempted to scheme around the low-quality quarterback room he has rostered, but the Pats can’t seem to find an answer. They’ve started multiple signal callers in Mac Jones and Baily Zappe, both of which have consistently underperformed. Belichick was asked who would be the starter in Sunday’s […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is currently dealing with an ankle injury. Pickett may be slightly limited in practice this week, but he’s expected to play against the Arizona Cardinals, per Josh Alper at Pro Football Talk. Head coach Mike Tomlin broke the news to the media on Tuesday, mentioning that it’s just discomfort, so […]

USC football may have displayed one of the most disappointing college football seasons of all time. The Trojans have the potential No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft under center in Caleb Williams and one of the best offensive minds in Lincoln Riley as head coach. Despite their weapons, USC football finished the season […]

Alabama football and head coach Nick Saban may have been written off at the beginning of the 2023 college football season, but the Crimson Tide will never rest without a fight. Despite early struggles under quarterback Jalen Milroe, Alabama is fighting for a spot in the College Football Playoff with an 11-1 record. The battle […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have found a rhythm following the firing of offensive coordinator Matt Canada, but the locker room is still in despair. Head coach Mike Tomlin has spoken on the issues of the Steelers’ offense on the field all season, but now Tomlin and the crew are dealing with problems off the gridiron. […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill recently came out defending Kansas City Chiefs’ Marquez Valdes-Scantling. The veteran wideout dropped a crucial pass on Monday Night Football that had the NFL with their hands on their head. Valdes-Scantling could have punched in the game-winning score for the Chiefs but was unable to make the grab after […]

The Washington Commanders made an immediate change to its coaching staff following a blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio and defensive backs coach Brent Vieselmeyer were fired on Friday. Commanders owner Josh Harris commented on a conversation he had with head coach Ron Rivera on the future of the organization. “This […]

Dallas Cowboys defensive back DaRon Bland has taken the league by storm. Bland broke the record for the most pick-6’s in NFL history, after securing his fifth house call this season. He now has the fourth-best odds at the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award at +1800, above guys like Maxx Crosby and Danielle […]

Running back Christian McCaffrey put on yet another offensive clinic under the spotlight. The San Francisco 49ers faced the Seattle Seahawks on Thanksgiving Day, giving McCaffrey a chance to showcase his talent on primetime. McCaffrey scored two touchdowns on the ground, to go along with 114 rushing yards and 25 receiving yards. Head coach Kyle […]

The Minnesota Vikings have placed their name into the Shaq Leonard sweepstakes, per Dianna Russini at The Athletic. The former All-Pro linebacker was recently released by the Indianapolis Colts. Leonard was once an elite playmaker on the defensive end, but injuries derailed his career. ‘Now teams still in contention like the Eagles, Cowboys, Vikings and others are “collecting information” […]

The Dallas Cowboys have received an injury update on running back Rico Dowdle. He’s now available to play against, after having a limited practice week due to an ankle injury, per Ian Rapoport at NFL Network. Dowdle has served as the backup to Tony Pollard for much of the season, having his best season in […]

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay recently revealed his history with “multiple drugs,” resulting in what could have been death from overdose. Irsay is a former powerlifter who competed in weightlifting tournaments, once weighing over 300 pounds. He spoke on his history with drugs and the ultimate fight he faced following his powerlifting career. “I was […]

Alabama football travels just over two hours East to face the Auburn Tigers this weekend. The annual Iron Bowl features the 10-1 Crimson Tide and 6-5 Tigers. Alabama is favored in the matchup, but the rivalry game will always bring out a different fire in both programs. The Tide should proceed with caution, heading into […]

Buffalo Bills running back Nyheim Hines suffered a torn ACL following a jet ski accident in July. Hines recently spoke on the injury and his rehab process, getting back into football form. He still has ample time in physical therapy, but it’s believed that he’s making tremendous progress following surgery. “Honestly, there were times I […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers recently announced the firing of the offensive coordinator Matt Canada. While the Steelers are in contention for a postseason position, their offense ranks at the bottom of the league in nearly every major category. Head coach Mike Tomlin would consistently say “We need to execute better” after each of Pittsburgh’s losses, but […]

Ohio State football heads to Ann Arbor to face the Michigan Wolverines this weekend. The highly anticipated matchup is crucial for both parties in the fight for a College Football Playoff spot. This is the second-straight year that both teams go into “The Game” with an undefeated record. With the rivalry bringing even more energy […]

Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers cause team trouble yet again. Veteran receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling had a crucial misstep toward the end of the Chiefs game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes dropped back on third down and heaved it toward Valdes-Scantling, but the ball was dropped. This led to a lengthy fourth-down attempt that […]

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter tried out a new tactic in the Eagles’ victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Carter slid through the legs of center Creed Humphrey to try and intercept a spiked ball from Patrick Mahomes. It’s generally very clear when quarterbacks are about to spike a ball, so in this case, […]

Houston Texans rookie Tank Dell is emerging as one of the best first-year receivers the franchise has ever seen. Dell currently has 659 yards on the season, with 42 receptions and six touchdowns. He can chase the records of Andre Johnson and DeAndre Hopkins who jotted 976 and 802 receiving yards in their respective rookie […]

Following Sunday night’s victory against the Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen cemented his name into a new NFL record. Allen passed Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes for the most combined passing and rushing touchdowns from a player in his first six seasons, per Dante Koplowitz-Fleming at NFL.com. He’s now recorded a total […]

Former NFL quarterback Tom Brady and Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud recently joined a podcast where Brady took time to give Stroud some advice. Stroud is having one of the greatest rookie seasons the NFL has ever seen, but consistency is what keeps a quarterback playing through multiple contracts. Stroud was given the chance to […]

The tables have turned for the Florida State football program. Heisman candidate Jordan Travis is now out for the season, due to a leg injury, and backup quarterback Tate Rodemaker is the Seminoles’ new starter. Head coach Mike Norvell spoke on Rodemaker’s ability to lead the ‘Noles, following the win against North Alabama. “He’s been […]

Florida State football’s Jordan Travis has been sidelined for the rest of the season, due to a leg injury he suffered against North Alabama. Head coach Mike Norvell spoke on the absence of Travis and the meaning that the Heisman candidate had with the team. Norvell seemed to be devasted with the loss, knowing this […]

The Buffalo Bills recently let go of offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey after a home loss to the Denver Broncos. Quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills have been in a rut throughout the season, holding a 5-5 record, despite having one of the best rosters in the NFL. Their 24-22 loss to the Broncos seemed to […]

ESPN analyst Desmond Howard confirms he’s done with the Texas A&M football program. Howard had high hopes for the Aggies under head coach Jimbo Fisher, but they’ve constantly underperformed year after year. Following the firing of Fisher, Howard and the rest of the ESPN crew spoke on the state of the Aggies program. “I’m done […]