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Nebraska made the Penn State football team buzz look overcooked. For weeks, Matt Rhule was framed as a perfect marriage for the Nittany Lions because of his PSU roots and rebuild pedigree, yet Rhule doubled down in Lincoln with a new deal through 2032 that carries a 15 million buyout this year and effectively removes […]

Nebraska made plenty of Penn State rumor smoke look silly on Wednesday. For weeks, Matt Rhule had been floated as a perfect marriage for the Nittany Lions, given his PSU roots and rebuild résumé, but instead of entertaining the carousel, he doubled down in Lincoln with a fresh deal that locks his focus to the […]

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said athletic director Scott Woodward will not lead LSU’s next football hire, with the Board of Supervisors forming a committee to run the search, a striking response to massive buyouts and mounting scrutiny of the program’s stewardship. Nick Saban’s view of what makes a job elite has shifted, and his framing […]

The New England Patriots spent Tuesday reshaping their depth chart, first shipping edge rusher Keion White to the 49ers, then sending safety Kyle Dugger to the Steelers for 2026 late-round capital. Dugger lost his starting role in Mike Vrabel’s new scheme, Pittsburgh needs help after the DeShon Elliott injury, and New England keeps stacking picks […]

It has been a rough fantasy ride for some big names, and two of the most frustrating belong to Saquon Barkley and Chiefs rookie Xavier Worthy. After an electric return game that teased weekly upside, Worthy’s finishes slid into the WR3 WR4 range, and managers waiting for the post-injury breakout have mostly been left hanging. […]

The star long-ranger kicker continues to give Dallas a reason to believe from a distance. Brandon Aubrey drilled four field goals in an earlier thriller with the Giants. One of them is a last-second equalizer in regulation and a walk-off in overtime, a rare double that underscored how valuable his leg has become in close […]

Alabama’s football team head coach is winning and smiling, but he is not easing up. After the Tennessee win that pushed Alabama to 6-1, Kalen DeBoer joked with players to keep cigar ash off his black hoodie, then shifted straight back to work, praising Ty Simpson for managing emotion and for playing within structure. The […]

The on-camera sidestep that sent Vikings fans into a tizzy last Thursday might have foreshadowed this: J.J. McCarthy looks ready to get back under center. After five missed games with a high ankle sprain, the second-year QB appears to be trending toward a Week 9 return. Adam Schefter reported, “Vikings listed J.J. McCarthy as a […]

The Broncos got encouraging news on Patrick Surtain II after he exited the Cowboys win with a pectoral strain: tests ruled out a tear, and the star corner is considered week-to-week, a “solid” outcome that keeps Denver’s defensive ceiling intact. Even so, the team must bridge the gap while its All-Pro recovers. Zac Stevens noted […]

The quarterback baton in New Orleans officially changed hands after a rocky Week 8. Spencer Rattler was pulled versus the Buccaneers, and rookie Tyler Shough stepped in as the Saints searched for a spark. Rattler’s 15-for-139 line with an interception and three sacks underlined an offense stuck in neutral, prompting head coach Kellen Moore to […]

Lamar Jackson says he’s 100 percent and ready for Thursday Night Football, exactly the jolt Baltimore needed after a bruising start that left the Ravens searching for rhythm. The former MVP has battled a hamstring issue while the team slogged to 2-5, but his return restores both confidence and the full menu of Greg Roman’s […]

The 49ers’ Week 8 attrition bled into this week’s plan, but with a slight shift in tone. After ruling out Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall for the Texans game and leaning on Mac Jones and a reshuffled receiver room, San Francisco has begun to position for a potential QB pivot in Week 9. Purdy has […]

Philadelphia’s latest secondary move zeroes in on role fit as much as need. Michael Carter II has primarily lived in the slot, where short-area quickness and communication are king, and that’s exactly where the Eagles have been patching snaps. The former Jets defensive back missed time earlier this month with a concussion, but the evaluation […]

Colts fans didn’t need much convincing after Jonathan Taylor’s 80-yard blast against Tennessee; the MVP chants at Lucas Oil Stadium said it all. In a season-shaping rout that pushed Indianapolis toward 7-1, Taylor’s breakaway speed and finishing power reignited the league-wide debate: why isn’t the NFL’s most destructive runner being weighed like a quarterback in […]

Amid a high-turnover coaching cycle, Ed Orgeron keeps popping up as a serious name whenever a blue-blood job opens. Earlier this fall, he was floated as a “name to monitor” in broader coaching chatter, but the real intrigue now centers on LSU’s vacancy and whether the 2019 national-title coach could be part of the Tigers’ […]

Cincinnati’s best win this month still runs through the ground game. In the 38-30 takedown of then-No. 14 Iowa State, the Bearcats pounded out early explosives and Evan Pryor punched in two scores, a reminder of how central the backfield is to Scott Satterfield’s offense. That context makes this week’s depth hit tougher as No. […]

Florida State football team AD Michael Alford signaled patience amid growing hot-seat talk, saying the school will conduct a comprehensive review after the season and is “fully committed to helping Coach Norvell and the 2025 Seminoles strongly rebound,” per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. FSU is 3-4 and 0-4 in ACC play after the goal-line loss at […]

Jeffrey Lurie made it clear the team won’t entertain an A.J. Brown trade unless it undeniably benefits Philadelphia’s title chances. Speaking to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the Eagles owner said the organization “always” prioritizes what gives them “the best chance of winning big,” a stance that reads like a hard pass on moving a superstar […]

As the deadline nears, Kayvon Thibodeaux re-emerges as a potential trade talking point, even after New York exercised his fifth-year option and signaled long-term interest. League chatter has circled back to the former No. 5 pick as contenders canvas the pass-rush market, but any hypothetical deal would collide with the Giants’ public posture and price. […]

NFL rumors swirl around New Orleans, but sources continue to indicate the Saints aren’t inclined to move Chris Olave before the deadline. Interest is real from receiver-needy teams, yet New Orleans views the young wideout as a core piece rather than a trade chip. That’s why the latest buzz connecting the Denver Broncos to a […]

With Nick Bosa out for the season, San Francisco moved quickly for pass-rush help, acquiring Keion White from the Patriots for a late pick swap. White flashed with five sacks in 2024 and a strong pressure grade, and the 49ers, sitting 5-3 and near the bottom of the league in sacks, are betting a change […]

Deion Sanders is wearing the Utah loss on his sleeve. After Colorado’s football team 53-7 defeat, he called it the worst of his head-coaching career and admitted he hasn’t even gone home, opting to sleep at the facility as he pushes for quick fixes and accountability heading into homecoming week. “Everyone wants the quick fix, […]

Deion Sanders didn’t mince words after Colorado’s 53-7 drubbing at Utah, calling it the worst loss of his six-year college head-coaching career and likening it to “when my mama whooped me as a kid.” The Buffaloes never threatened as 14-point underdogs, mustering just 140 total yards while Utah rolled to 587, including 422 on the […]

The Dolphins got their best offensive showing of the year against Atlanta, but it came with a costly blow on defense. Cornerback Storm Duck suffered a season-ending knee injury, per Marcel Louis-Jacques, thinning a secondary that had just helped clamp down on Bijan Robinson in a 34-10 win. Even so, Miami’s locker room finally exhaled […]

Miami’s rough start has turned up the trade-noise volume. As the deadline approaches, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports the Dolphins have been fielding “lots of calls” on edge rushers Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips, a sign contenders are circling while a 1-5 Miami weighs short-term needs against longer-term flexibility. Chubb’s contract and Phillips’ upside […]

Washington’s slide has exposed a simple truth: when Jayden Daniels isn’t on the field, the offense loses its edge. One stat captures it third-down conversion has fallen from 45% in 2024 to 35% through seven games in 2025, a steep drop that mirrors the quarterback’s on-and-off availability and a receiver room hit by injuries. That […]

The Cleveland Browns are listening to a familiar name in the secondary. Veteran safety and core special-teamer Rayshawn Jenkins has surfaced in trade chatter again, months after a separate report tied him to potential movement out of Seattle. This time it’s the Browns weighing options before the deadline, a reflection of Jenkins’ versatility and week-to-week […]

The Steelers are set to reunite Aaron Rodgers with a familiar deep threat. Pittsburgh is adding veteran wideout Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who spent four seasons catching passes from Rodgers in Green Bay and brings proven vertical speed to a receiver room that’s been searching for more pop on the perimeter. The timing tracks with Pittsburgh’s recent […]

The Colts flattened Tennessee 38-14, and the MVP drumbeat for Jonathan Taylor only got louder. After another three-touchdown showcase punctuated by an 80-yard bolt after halftime, even quarterback Daniel Jones nodded toward the chants ringing through Lucas Oil Stadium. Taylor’s burst scoring and home-run efficiency turned a competitive script into a rout, and it left […]

Arizona State already navigated life without Sam Leavitt once this month. Ahead of the Utah game, head coach Kenny Dillingham said the QB had been “battling something” since the Sept. 20 Baylor game and called a return “a mini miracle,” before ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Leavitt would be officially out. That absence paused a hot […]

The Packers once famously wished Jonathan Garvin a happy birthday before moving on from the 2020 seventh-rounder, an awkward turn for a young edge defender who’d been bouncing between outside linebacker and occasional interior work in Green Bay. He logged rotational snaps over three seasons and flashed in spurts, but depth eventually squeezed him out. […]

A few days after James Franklin’s dismissal, the Penn State football team is resetting under interim coach Terry Smith and leaning into an underdog mindset ahead of a trip to face No. 1 Ohio State. The Nittany Lions are 3-4 and searching for stability; Smith’s focus this week is less about outside narratives and more […]

The Cowboys’ secondary took another hit when Trevon Diggs was moved to injured reserve before the Broncos game due to a head injury. After initially being ruled out, Dallas placed the two-time Pro Bowler on IR, sidelining him for a minimum of four games and making Week 13 vs. the Chiefs his first eligible return. […]

USC’s football team recruiting pulse didn’t cool after landing 2026 CB Jayden Crowder, a day removed from his Cal decommit. Lincoln Riley’s staff kept the local-to-LA momentum rolling out of Rancho Santa Margarita Catholic and elsewhere, stacking secondary talent in a class that already features multiple Carson Palmer-coached standouts and the nation’s top JUCO corner. […]

LSU’s football team breakup with Brian Kelly has spawned a wave of unflattering aftershocks. In the aftermath of the 49-25 home loss to Texas A&M and Kelly’s dismissal, a local radio personality alleged that Kelly spent significant time on the golf course during his tenure, fueling frustration about focus and culture. “Just heard BK carded […]

Texas Tech spent the first half of the week waiting on a quarterback decision. After the upset loss at Arizona State, insider reports framed Behren Morton as day-to-day and headed for a midweek evaluation following limited practice work. The uncertainty hung over a Red Raiders offense that sputtered on third down in Tempe and needed […]

The Raiders’ stance on Jakobi Meyers hasn’t shifted just because the calendar has. The veteran wideout has reiterated he wants out, but Las Vegas isn’t operating a clearance sale. As the bye hit, the message remained the same: they’ll only move him for strong value, and nothing on the table has met that threshold yet. […]

Penn State’s football team leadership has been emotional and unequivocal about Drew Allar in the wake of his season-ending injury. After the 22-21 loss to Northwestern, athletic director Pat Kraft fought back tears, describing the junior quarterback as “one hell of a young man,” underscoring how much Allar meant to the locker room and the […]

Ten days after James Franklin’s firing, the reverberations are still felt in Happy Valley, Penn State’s football team seat. On ESPN’s College GameDay, Franklin said his “goal hasn’t changed,” insisting he plans to chase a national title elsewhere after a 3-3 start and a swift dismissal that followed losses to Oregon, UCLA, and Northwestern. Penn […]