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Steelers QB Kenny Pickett denies refusing backup role
Kenny Pickett denied he refused to play the backup role to quarterback Mason Rudolph and declared such reports disappointing and without merit....
Sean McVay 'promises' return to Rams in 2024
Retirement conversation with Sean McVay can be put on hold after the Rams' head coach confirmed he will be on the Los Angeles sideline again next season....
The Texas Longhorns’ season-long bank heist fell short at the vault
The horseshoe that’s been up the Texas Longhorns’ ass finally fell out Monday night. Hours after its claim at legitimacy flamed out, with Alabama squandering a seven-point fourth-quarter lead to a semi-lethargic Michigan team, UT repeatedly looked like frauds. ...
Last ride? Bill Belichick still giving 'my best every day' to Patriots
Considering his track record for discipline and consistency, it would be a surprise if Patriots coach Bill Belichick prematurely rode off into the sunset as he prepares for what is rumored to be his final game in New England....
You, too, can help an Alabama Crimson Tide player in need
Alabama lost in the Rose Bowl to Michigan and the Crimson Tide’s NIL collective wants your money. ...
After defeating Alabama, only haters are still hating on Michigan
Michigan vs. Everybody isn’t just a catchy phrase on a t-shirt. It’s more than a rallying cry when the entire sports world is cheering against you. It’s a declaration that anybody can get it — line ‘em up and knock ‘em down. On Monday night, Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide got their names cr...
Florida State lands transfer QB DJ Uiagalelei
Former Clemson and Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei is joining Florida State for the 2024 season....
ESPN apologizes for Sugar Bowl boob flash
What happens on Bourbon Street doesn’t always stay on Bourbon Street. In one case, it gets broadcast to millions of people. ...
No. 2 Washington craves underdog role vs. No. 1 Michigan
The Michigan and Washington programs are familiar with one another from their meetings in the Rose Bowl....
Bowl roundup: No. 1 Michigan edges No. 4 Alabama in OT in Rose Bowl
Blake Corum ran for the winning 17-yard touchdown in overtime and top-seeded Michigan advanced to the College Football Playoff national championship game with a 27-20 overtime victory over fourth-seeded Alabama on Monday in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif....
No. 1 Michigan favored to beat No. 2 Washington for CFP title
After tackling No. 4 Alabama in the Rose Bowl on Monday, top-ranked Michigan has been installed as the favorite to win its first College Football Playoff title in program history....
No. 2 Washington hangs on to defeat No. 3 Texas in Sugar Bowl
NEW ORLEANS — Second-ranked Washington rode the precision passing of record-breaking quarterback Michael Penix Jr. to the lead and then held on in the final seconds for a 37-31 win over No. 3 Texas on Monday in the Sugar Bowl to earn a berth in the College Football Playoff final....
No. 1 Michigan rallies to beat No. 4 Alabama in OT Rose Bowl thriller
Blake Corum ran for the winning touchdown in overtime and top-seeded Michigan advanced to the College Football Playoff national championship game with a 27-20 overtime victory over fourth-seeded Alabama on Monday in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif....
Taylor Heinicke hurting, Falcons cling to fragile playoff hopes
With one week remaining in the regular season, the Atlanta Falcons are down to a wing and a prayer when it comes to miniscule hopes for the playoffs....
Ravens: No decision yet on QB Lamar Jackson's Week 18 status
Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Monday he hasn't decided whether to sit quarterback Lamar Jackson, the heavy favorite for NFL MVP, against the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday....
Report: 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (calf) to sit out season finale
With the San Francisco 49ers having clinched the NFC's top seed, star running back Christian McCaffrey won't play in this Sunday's regular-season finale because of a calf injury as he targets a return in the playoffs, per an ESPN report....
NFL playoff scenarios: Dolphins, Bills, others control own destiny
The Miami Dolphins, the Buffalo Bills and three AFC South clubs are among the eight NFL teams who control their own playoff destinies in Week 18....
No. 21 Tennessee shuts out No. 17 Iowa in Citrus Bowl
Quarterback Nico Iamaleava rushed for three touchdowns and passed for one in his first career start to help No. 21 Tennessee cruise to a 35-0 rout of No. 17 Iowa on Monday afternoon in the Citrus Bowl at Orlando....
Bo Nix, No. 8 Oregon dominate No. 23 Liberty at Fiesta Bowl
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Heisman Trophy finalist Bo Nix threw five touchdown passes including four in the the second quarter, and No. 8 Oregon steamrolled No. 23 Liberty 45-6 on Monday in the Fiesta Bowl....
No. 13 LSU scores last, edges Wisconsin at ReliaQuest Bowl
Garrett Nussmeier filled in for Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels and passed for 395 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 13 LSU to a 35-31 victory over Wisconsin in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Monday afternoon in Tampa, Fla....