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Texans rule out QB CJ Stroud vs. Titans
The Houston Texans have ruled out quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion protocol) for Sunday's game at the Tennessee Titans....

Arkansas QB KJ Jefferson to enter transfer portal
Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson will enter the transfer portal, he announced in a social media post Saturday....

Rickey Hunt (5 total TDs) powers Ohio past Georgia Southern
Rickey Hunt rushed for four touchdowns and was on the receiving end of another as Ohio beat Georgia Southern 41-21 on Saturday at the Myrtle Beach Bowl in Conway, S.C....

Bucs DT Vita Vea upgraded to questionable vs. Packers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea has been upgraded to questionable to play in Sunday's game against the host Green Bay Packers....

Bengals' DJ Reader (knee) carted off field vs. Vikings
Bengals starting nose tackle DJ Reader was carted off the field with 7:46 left in the first quarter in Saturday's game against the Minnesota Vikings in Cincinnati....

Vikings star WR Justin Jefferson active vs. Bengals
Minnesota Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson is active for Saturday's game against the host Cincinnati Bengals....

Jordan Travis' injury did play a role in FSU's CFP snub
We didn’t believe that Florida State was worthy of the college football playoffs without starting quarterback Jordan Travis — and it appears the CFP committee also agreed with that sentiment....

Eagles CB Darius Slay out after knee surgery
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay underwent arthroscopic knee surgery this week and will not play in the team's upcoming game, coach Nick Sirianni announced Saturday....

Kadarius Toney is still out here blaming the refs
The Kansas City Chiefs have lost three of their last four games – including two straight — and sit just a game ahead of the resurgent Denver Broncos atop the AFC West. While there is certainly plenty of blame to go around for the team’s struggles, Kadarius Toney remains at the center of all of it....

Report: Myles Garrett fined $25K for criticizing officials
The NFL fined Browns defensive end Myles Garrett $25,000 for comments he made criticizing officials, Cleveland.com reported Saturday....

QB Teddy Bridgewater to retire after 2023 season
Veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will retire at the conclusion of the NFL season, he told the Detroit Free Press in a report published Saturday....

Week 15 Prop Picks: Backup RBs on blast
With just four weeks remaining in the regular season, all 32 teams have had their byes and a full slate of games is on the docket through Week 18....

WKU's Malachi Corley carries chip into clash vs. ODU in Famous Toastery Bowl
In a college football climate where top players routinely sit out of bowl games, Malachi Corley is bucking the trend....

This week in football: Chiefs' act is getting so old; No Supe for Al Michaels; Tommy DeVito's stupid situation with the Giants
Full disclosure, I’ve never been on board with the Kansas City Chiefs. Sure, they were, for a while, the best team in America, with a young and exciting generational talent under center and a head coach who never had to answer for anything because he wears Hawaiian shirts, has a funny mustache, and ...

Washington St., Oregon St. regain control of Pac-12 board
The Washington Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal by the University of Washington and the Pac-12 on Friday, giving control of the Pac-12 board and the conference's assets back to Oregon State and Washington State....

Ex-Mississippi State QB Will Rogers commits to Washington
Former Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers, the second-leading passer in Southeastern Conference history, announced Friday that he is transferring to Washington....

Oregon State lifts suspension on RB Damien Martinez before Sun Bowl
Oregon State sophomore Damien Martinez, an All-Pac-12 first-team running back, will play in the Sun Bowl game after the school lifted his suspension on Friday....

Ex-Florida star Princely Umanmielen chooses Ole Miss
Former Florida star pass rusher Princely Umanmielen indicated Friday that he is transferring to Ole Miss....

Buccaneers waive RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived fourth-year running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn on Friday....

Chargers Next Head Coach Odds: Bill Belichick going Hollywood?
Bill Belichick is widely expected to part ways with the New England Patriots after this season. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Chargers got a head start on their search for a new head coach by dismissing Brandon Staley on Friday....