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When the Baltimore Ravens selected tight end Mark Andrews with the 86th overall pick in the 2018 draft, they were hopeful he would be a key addition to their passing offense. Instead, Andrews has turned into one of the greatest tight ends of the last decade and helped the Ravens create a perennial playoff contender. […]

Aaron Donald’s legacy in the NFL is widely known. The undersized defensive tackle accumulated 10 Pro Bowl selections, eight All-Pro team nods, three Defensive Player of the Year awards, and won Super Bowl 56 with the Los Angeles Rams. While his inevitable Pro Football Hall of Fame induction will have to wait, Donald got to […]

The No. 1-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes continue to win on and off the field. Having a 9-0 record and being the odds favorite to win the 2025 National Championship, Ohio State football is all about sustained success. From the dynasty led by Woody Hayes in the 1960s that won five National Championships to Urban Meyer […]

When the No. 3-ranked Texas A&M Aggies hosted the South Carolina Gamecocks, they had one thing on their mind: continue their climb into the College Football Playoffs. Those hopes looked lost after going down 30-3 at halftime, but the Aggies managed to make a miraculous second-half comeback. Shutting out South Carolina, Texas A&M scored 28 […]

The Dallas Cowboys may be 3-5-1 and three games back in the NFC Wild Card standings, but that has not dampened the team’s optimism entering the second half of the season. After stunning trade deadline acquisitions of three-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Quinnen Williams and veteran linebacker Logan Wilson, Dallas is starting to feel good […]

When the New York Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll after failing to hold onto a 10-point fourth-quarter lead in Week 11 vs. the Chicago Bears, questions of the team’s future began to arise. Who would take over as interim head coach? Would Joe Schoen remain as general manager? And maybe the most crucial question […]

The No. 18-ranked Michigan Wolverines entered Week 12 on the outside looking in to the College Football Playoffs. Facing a pivotal three-game stretch against Northwestern, Maryland, and the No. 1-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, the Wolverines need all the help they can get, and even then, winning out would only increase their odds to 42% of […]

The Chicago Bears are trending in the right direction. After a 0-2 start to the season, Chicago has come roaring back with a 6-3 record and is looking like a legitimate playoff contender. Currently ahead of the Green Bay Packers for the sixth seed in the NFC Wild Card standings, the Bears are operating at […]

The Chicago Bears have won two consecutive games and are holding onto the final NFC Wild Card spot. That’s the good news coming out of the Bears’ Week 10 come-from-behind 24-20 win vs. the New York Giants. The bad news is how many drops Chicago’s offense accumulated and how it forced Caleb Williams to turn […]

The Carolina Panthers are young and exciting. They are also the epitome of a rollercoaster team. In Week 9, the Panthers outdueled the Green Bay Packers and upset one of the NFC’s top teams while creating momentum for a Wild Card push. In Week 10, the Panthers came out flat, made critical mistakes, and watched […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are looking for any spark to turn around their season. Exiting the bye week with a 3-6 record, the Bengals have eight games to climb back into the AFC Playoff picture and miraculously save a season that has looked lost since quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a Grade 3 turf toe injury in […]

Penn State football is a catastrophe. The Nittany Lions entered the 2025 season with high hopes after finishing 2024 ranked No. 4 in the nation and returning a large chunk of their offense. However, things quickly derailed after an overtime loss to the Oregon Ducks. After starting the year 3-0, Penn State dropped to 3-3, […]

The New York Giants’ 24-20 Week 10 loss against the Chicago Bears marks the end of an era for the organization. After blowing a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter, including allowing a 53-yard touchdown drive in less than 90 seconds, the Giants fell to 2-8 on the season. The defeat was the final nail […]

The Oklahoma Sooners continue to roll through their 2025 schedule following a 33-27 victory vs. the No. 14-ranked Tennessee Volunteers. The narrow win improved the Sooners’ record to 7-2 and secured a much-needed win against a ranked opponent for Oklahoma football. However, the win almost did not come to be in the late fourth quarter. […]

The Chicago Bears offense is coming off a 47-point outing against the Cincinnati Bengals. The performance pushed the Bears to a 5-3 record this season and kept them afloat in a tight NFC Playoff picture. One of the bright spots from the Week 9 win was the production from rookie running back Kyle Monangai, who […]

The No. 2-ranked Indiana Hoosiers’ 27-24 victory over the Penn State Nittany Lions was historic. The win marked the team’s third win over Penn State in university history. It also snapped a 10-game road losing streak at Beaver Stadium and a 13-game road losing streak overall. Indiana’s win was almost for naught, though, after a […]

The No. 1-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes football team continue to dominate every opponent on their schedule. Despite not having their top receiving threat, Carnell Tate, and offensive lineman Joshua Padilla, the Buckeyes steamrolled through the Purdue Boilermakers. After being shut out in the first quarter, Ohio State caught fire and scored 24 points in the […]

The Indiana Hoosiers avoided what could have been the upset of the college football Week 11 slate. After leading for the majority of Saturday’s game against the Penn State Nittany Lions, the No. 2 Hoosiers found themselves trailing 24-20 with just under two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, after a Nick Singleton rushing touchdown. […]

The Dallas Cowboys know how to steal headlines and draw up controversy. Look no further than their preseason trade of All-Pro defensive linebacker Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. The deal sent shockwaves through the NFL landscape, creating a perfect opportunity to laugh at the Cowboys’ decision to trade one of the best young […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes are the No. 1-ranked team in college football. With their tough-as-nails defense and high-powered offense, they enter Week 11 with an 8-0 record and ready to take on the Purdue Boilermakers. Having not lost to Purdue since 20018 and knowing Purdue has failed to win a game against the Big Ten […]

The Cleveland Browns’ offense is one of the worst offenses in football. Led by rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel, Cleveland is averaging under 16 points per game and is just 1.5 points away from being the lowest-scoring offense in football. A primary reason for the struggles is the Browns’ passing offense. Despite averaging a league-leading 37.8 […]

The Houston Texans knew they were in for a tough matchup against the Denver Broncos in Week 9. However, they were not expecting quarterback CJ Stroud to exit early with a concussion. To make matters worse, the hit by Broncos defensive back Khris Abrams-Draine on a sliding Stroud was not flagged for unnecessary roughness. The […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are a disaster. After a humiliating 47-41 last-second loss to the Chicago Bears, the Bengals are 3-6 and everything but mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. Their defense is allowing a league-worst 33.3 points per game, and the team has failed to justify a potential late-season return of quarterback Joe Burrow. Yet, there […]

The Cincinnati Bengals can use all the help they can get. Sitting at 3-6 and reeling from a 47-41 last-second loss to the Chicago Bears, they are hoping to miraculously climb back into the AFC Playoff Picture. To have a fighting chance, they need four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Trey Hendrickson to return and wreak […]

When the Jacksonville Jaguars traded up to the No. 2 overall pick to select Travis Hunter, they were expecting an immediate impact from the two-way superstar. Instead, the Jaguars’ coaching staff struggled to find a role for Hunter early in the season. As the weeks progressed, Hunter slowly integrated himself into the offense and saw […]

Critical mistakes and a lack of competitiveness have marred the Tennessee Titans’ 2025 season. After firing head coach Brian Callahan after a 1-5 start to the season, things have not gotten much better. Their 1-8 record is the worst in the NFL. The Titans’ four-game losing streak is their second of that specific length this […]

The Minnesota Vikings got back in the win column by upsetting the NFC North division rival Detroit Lions 27-24 on Sunday. The victory marked the return of second-year quarterback JJ McCarthy and an end to the team’s two-game losing streak. While Minnesota can hold its head high with a 4-4 record, it was not all […]

The Washington Commanders were dealt a brutal blow during Sunday Night Football’s 38-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Not only did the team fall to 3-6 and shroud their playoff chances in doubt, but star quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered another significant injury. Daniels, who had already missed three games this season due to lower-body ailments, […]

It has been a sobering 2025 season for the Clemson Tigers. Gone are the days when Clemson football could walk into any stadium and expect victory. They are no longer National Champion contenders and are sitting under .500 after Saturday’s 46-45 loss to the Duke Blue Devils. The defeat marked Clemson’s fifth consecutive loss, which […]

Entering 2025, the Los Angeles Chargers made strengthening their backfield a priority. They started by signing veteran Najee Harris during free agency. Los Angeles then doubled down by drafting Omarion Hampton with the 22nd overall pick. On paper, the two players offer quarterback Justin Herbert a formidable rushing attack. Instead, Harris suffered a season-ending torn […]

Expectations are always high for the Clemson football program. Whether it be a National Championship bid, winning the ACC, or putting together a winning season, head coach Dabo Swinney has set a high bar. Heralded with the likes of Nick Saban and Urban Meyer, Swinney is one of the most accomplished collegiate coaches of the […]

The New England Patriots are on a roll after winning five consecutive games. Led by quarterback Drake Maye, the offense is averaging over 30 points per game and boasts a 6-2 record, good enough to lead the AFC East. While Maye looks to be trending upwards, the same cannot be said for New England’s rushing […]

The Seattle Seahawks are gearing up for a pivotal Week 9 Sunday Night Football clash against the Washington Commanders. Currently tied with the Los Angeles Rams atop the NFC West, Seattle is exiting the bye week well rested and eager to take advantage of the extended time off. Quarterback Sam Darnold is set to play […]

The Chicago Bears are one of the most confusing teams in the NFL. After starting 0-2 and looking abysmal, Chicago rattled off four consecutive wins to climb back into the NFC playoff picture. Quarterback Caleb Williams flashed more consistency, and the defense led the league in turnovers through Week 7. The positivity then took a […]

The Buffalo Bills have been searching for a top wide receiver to pair with quarterback Josh Allen since Stefon Diggs forced his way out the door in 2023. They acquired Amari Cooper last season, hoping that would add firepower to their offense, but his impact was minuscule. 2024 second-round pick Keon Coleman has yet to […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are in a prime position to repeat as NFC East champions and have an excellent chance to represent the NFC in Super Bowl 60. Currently 6-2, general manager Howie Roseman is eager to fill any holes the Eagles’ roster might have entering Tuesday’s NFL Trade Deadline. The team already struck one trade […]

It has been nearly half a decade since Jon Gruden resigned as the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. The reasoning behind his resignation is controversial, but as time has passed, Gruden has been accepted back into sports circles. He served as an advisor for the New Orleans Saints in 2023 and then joined […]

The LSU football team sent shockwaves throughout college football when they decided to fire head coach Brian Kelly shortly after a 49-25 loss against the third-ranked Texas A&M Aggies. The loss dropped LSU to 5-3 on the season and was their third loss in a four-game stretch. Although the terms of separation are still being […]

The Arizona Cardinals needed some self-reflection during the bye week. Residing in the basement of the NFC West after five consecutive one-score losses, including three straight by game-winning field goal, the Cardinals did some soul-searching. While their 2-5 record has not resulted in any trades, the team decided to part ways with an offensive starter before […]