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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. (Photo courtesy of MIDDLETOWNPRESS.COM)
NFL reverses course, will reboot playoffs | Super Bowl was so bad, it’ll be deleted
February 10, 2026
COTTON BOWL | Can the ‘Canes knock off Ohio State?
December 27, 2025
TECH ISSUES | Saturday, Dec. 27
December 27, 2025
Monday’s feature | What’s up with ‘Bama’s Ryan Williams?
November 30, 2025
Kiffin booed unmercifully leaving Oxford (w/video)
November 30, 2025
Last-second field goal lifts Tech over Clemson
September 13, 2025
Even though they're still winning, the 2023 season for the Alabama Crimson Tide has been a strange one. ESPN.com's Alex Scarborough takes a closer look at what's happening with the Crimson Tide. (Photo courtesy of TOTALPROSPORTS.COM)
The 2023 season an enigma so far for Alabama
October 18, 2023
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard was injured last season in the playoffs by the so-called "hip drop tackle," a play that could be banned in the league fairly quickly. The short-yardage play known by many as the "tush push," or the "Brotherly Shove," is also under scrutiny, Sports Illustrated is reporting. (Photo courtesy of TOTALPROSPORTS.COM)
‘Brotherly Shove,’ hip drop tackle could both get the boot
October 18, 2023
Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray (center) was to return to practice on Wednesday for the first time since tearing an ACL last December 12. (Photo courtesy of SPORTINGNEWS.COM)
Cardinals’ Murray, Baker return to practice Wednesday
October 18, 2023
Indianapolis rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson (above) is shown here in a sling during a recent game on the sidelines. The Colts announced Wednesday that Richarson will have surgery on his right (throwing) shoulder and is done for the 2023 season. (Photo courtesy of GAINESVILLE.COM)
Colts’ Richardson will have surgery, done for year
October 18, 2023
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (above) signed an extension through 2027 on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy of SPORTSCASTING.COM)
Goodell signs extension through March 2027
October 18, 2023
Fox Sports College Football Analyst Joel Klatt (above) still has Georgia ranked No. 1, and Michigan No. 2, but kept Washington ranked seventh in his personal poll, even after the Huskies' big win over Oregon last Saturday. (Photo courtesy of US.BLASTINGNEWS.COM)
Klatt still has Georgia No. 1; doesn’t move Huskies up after big win over Oregon
October 18, 2023
Dallas cornerback Stephon Gilmore (21, center) celebrates with teammates after an interception to help the Cowboys seal a 20-17 win over the L.A. Chargers on Monday night, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles (Photo courtesy of MARCA.COM).
Aubrey hits FG, then Parsons, Gilmore make big defensive plays to help Cowboys finish off Chargers
October 16, 2023
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (top) is hit by Vanderbilt defender Jaylen Mahoney during the Bulldogs' 37-20 win last Saturday. Bowers had surgery Monday for a high ankle sprain (his left ankle) and could miss up to six weeks. (Photo by GEORGE WALKER IV - Courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS).
Georgia TE Bowers may miss up to six weeks after ankle surgery
October 16, 2023
Running back Tony Pollard (center) and the Dallas Cowboys visit the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football." (Photo courtesy of THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS).
Cowboys, former OC Moore reunite on ‘Monday Night Football’
October 16, 2023
New York Jets corner Tony Smith (22) grabs an interception thrown by Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts late in Sunday's game. The Jets would take the lead right after that, and win the game, 20-14. (Photo courtesy of NEWYORKJETS.COM)
NFL ROUNDUP | Niners have key injuries, fall at Cleveland; Philly has key turnovers, falls to Jets; complete roundup
October 16, 2023
Michigan running back Blake Corum (left) had two touchdowns Saturday in a 52-7 win over Indiana. (Photo courtesy of CBSSPORTS.COM)
Top four remain the same, USC plummets, Washington up to No. 5 in new college polls
October 15, 2023
C.J. Stroud, rookie quarterback of the Houston Texans (above), will face the New Orleans Saints at home today. (Photo by JACK GORMAN, courtesy of the HOUSTON PRESS)
Week 6 NFL schedule, previews, and TFB picks
October 15, 2023
Although it was speculated he would be traded by the NFL's trade deadline on Oct. 31, reports Saturday say that Minnesota quarterback Kirk Cousins (above) isn't in favor of a trade and won't waive the no-trade clause in his contract. (Photo courtesy of THE SPORTING NEWS)
Reports say Cousins won’t waive no-trade clause, will remain in Minnesota
October 14, 2023
Alabama coach Nick Saban (left) is congratulated by Arkansas coach Sam Pittman after Alabama's 24-21 win on Saturday, Saban's 200th win as coach of the Crimson Tide. (Photo courtesy of USATODAY.COM)
Saban gets win 200 at Alabama
October 14, 2023
New York Jets corner Sauce Gardner (above) has been ruled out of the Jets' home game Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles (Photo courtesy of THE33RDTEAM.COM)
Jets’ Sauce Gardner ruled out vs. Eagles
October 14, 2023
Southern Cal quarterback Caleb Williams (above), the reigning Heisman Trophy-winner, threw three interceptions and had a fumble in the Trojans' 48-20 loss at Notre Dame on Saturday night. (Photo courtesy of NEWSWEEK.COM)
TOP 25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP | Oregon falls to Washington in a classic; Notre Dame harasses Williams in rout of USC; ‘Bama holds on vs. Arkansas; UGA’s Bowers hurt in win vs. Vandy
October 14, 2023
Oregon quarterback Bo Nix leads the Ducks into Washington today for a top-10 showdown. (Photo courtesy of SPORTS ILLUSTRATED)
FROM THE PRESS BOX by JOE HALE | Oregon-Washington has a chance to be monumental
October 14, 2023
Washington quarterback Michael Penix (above) and the Huskies host Oregon on Saturday in a top-10, Pac-12 showdown. (Photo by RICK SCUTERI, courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Weekend college football schedule, an Oregon-Washington preview, and TFB picks
October 13, 2023
Cleveland Browns quarterback DeShaun Watson (above) will miss a second straight game due to a shoulder injury. Cleveland (2-2) hosts San Francisco (5-0) on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of THESPUN.COM)
Giants’ Jones, Browns’ Watson ruled out this weekend
October 13, 2023
San Francisco tight end George Kittle (above) unveils a Dallas T-shirt with an expletive on it, during the 49ers' 42-10 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night. (Photo courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Kittle may have re-ignited one of NFL’s best rivalries with his… wardrobe choice
October 13, 2023
Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce (foreground) hauls in a catch, as Denver's Patrick Surtain (right) tries to bring him down. Kelce and the Chiefs held off Denver, 19-8, Thursday night. (Photo by ED ZURGA - Courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Kansas City too much for Denver, 19-8
October 12, 2023
Houston's Stephon Johnson (left) hauls in a pass from Donovan Smith as time expires, topping West Virginia, 41-39, on Thursday night in Houston. (Photo by KEN MURRAY / Icon Sportswire, courtesy of GETTY IMAGES).
THURSDAY NIGHT COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCORES | Houston beats West Virginia on Hail Mary
October 12, 2023
The Kansas City Chiefs, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes (above), host the Denver Broncos Thursday night on Amazon Prime. The Chiefs have won 15 straight games in the series; Mahomes has never lost to Denver (11-0). (Photo courtesy of USATODAY.COM)
Chiefs host Broncos tonight; KC has won 15 straight in the series
October 12, 2023
Fox Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt (above, on the set of "The Herd with Colin Cowherd), has released his latest top 10. (Photo courtesy of SATURDAYTRADITION.COM)
Joel Klatt drops a certain Big 10 team in his poll; (cough, cough, Ohio State, cough); Texas, ‘Bama not there
October 12, 2023
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (shown here against Kansas City last Sunday) has been the subject of trade speculation in the national sports media for the last week. Cousins says he's oblivious of it, and is focused on the Vikings' next opponent: Chicago, this Sunday. (Photo courtesy of YAHOO! SPORTS)
Cousins not even aware of trade talk, says his focus is on Chicago
October 12, 2023
Colorado coach Deion Sanders and his team will face Stanford on Friday night, an 8 p.m. Mountain Time start, but a 9 p.m. Central start and 10, Eastern Time. Sanders let it be known Wednesday he's not happy about late games. (Photo by BRUCE YEONG, courtesy GETTY IMAGES)
Deion blasts Pac-12 over late games: “Thank God we’re not gonna be in this conference.”
October 11, 2023
The Philadelphia Eagles shove Jalen Hurts forward on a short-yardage situation against Tampa Bay. The play, sometimes called the "Tush Push," or the "Brotherly Shove," is picking up steam; other offenses are beginning to duplicate it. The New York Jets will likely have to try to stop it this Sunday when they face the Eagles. (Photo by MIKE CARLSON, courtesy of GETTY IMAGES)
Jets look to find a way to defend Eagles’ “Brotherly Shove”
October 11, 2023
Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson (above) winces in pain, after injuring his shoulder last Sunday at home against the Tennessee Titans. The Colts won the game, but lost Richardson for at least four weeks, as they put him on injured reserve on Wednesday. Garner Minshew will start in his place. (Photo courtesy of GETTY IMAGES)
Colts’ Richardson to IR with throwing-shoulder injury
October 11, 2023
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick (above) was defended Tuesday by his former quarterback, Tom Brady, on Brady's "Let's Go!" podcast after the Patriots' disastrous last two games, overwhelming losses at Dallas and at home to New Orleans. (Photo courtesy of NYPOST.COM)
Brady defends Belichick: ‘He’s got the same coaching style… Football’s a hard sport’
October 10, 2023
Colorado's Travis Hunter (above), who plays both defensive back and wide receiver for the Buffaloes, might be back in the line-up Friday night against Stanford after missing three games with a lacerated liver, coach Deion Sanders said Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of GETTY IMAGES)
Colorado’s Travis Hunter could return Friday vs. Stanford
October 10, 2023
Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson (foreground) makes a catch Sunday against Kansas City safety Justin Reid. But Jefferson left the game in the fourth quarter with a strained hamstring, one that will now require him to be placed on injured reserve. (Photo by BRUCE KLUCKHOHN, courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Vikings’ Jefferson being placed on IR
October 10, 2023
Dallas linebacker Micah Parsons (left) and San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel are having a playful war of words on podcasts since the 49ers' 42-10 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night. (Photo courtesy of CBSSPORTS.COM)
Parsons has words for 49ers; Samuel warns to keep ’em sweet
October 10, 2023
New York Jets right tackle Alijah Vera-Tucker (above) has a torn Achilles tendon and is likely lost for the season, reports say. (Photo courtesy of SPORTS.YAHOO.COM)
NFL INJURY REPORT, PART II: Jets’ RT Vera-Tucker likely done for season; Dolphins’ Achane has knee injury; Cowboys’ Vander Esch injures neck again
October 9, 2023
Minnesota wide receiver Justin Jefferson was injured against Kansas City on Sunday, an apparent hamstring injury. Jefferson's status for the Vikings' road game at Chicago on Sunday is uncertain, as is the status for Cleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson in the Browns' home game against the San Francisco 49ers. Watson is dealing with a shoulder injury. (Photo courtesy of SPORTINGNEWS.COM)
IN & OUT INJURY REPORT | Vikings’ Jefferson diagnosed with hamstring injury, return uncertain; Watson’s status also uncertain vs. 49ers Sunday
October 9, 2023
The Green Bay Packers, including quarterback Jordan Love (above), play the Las Vegas Raiders tonight in Vegas. (Photo courtesy of PACKERS.COM)
Packers, Raiders meet tonight in Vegas
October 9, 2023
San Francisco tight end George Kittle (above) had three catches, all touchdowns, against the Dallas Cowboys in the 49ers' 42-10 win Sunday night. San Francisco and Philadelphia are both 5-0, the NFL's last two unbeaten teams this season. (Photo courtesy of SPORTS.YAHOO.COM)
LATE-GAME NFL ROUNDUP | Niners embarrass Cowboys; Philly still unbeaten, too; Ja’Marr Chase and Joe Burrow are back
October 9, 2023
New England coach Bill Belichick (left) has some decisions to make, including on quarterback Mac Jones (right) after a crushing 34-0 defeat Sunday at home by the New Orleans Saints. (Photo by MATT STONE -COURTESY OF MEDIA NEWS GROUP-BOSTON HERALD)
NOON KICKOFF NFL ROUNDUP | Saints give Patriots a myriad of reasons to change things in 34-0 rout; Dolphins roll; Steelers beat Ravens; Jaguars sink Bills in London
October 8, 2023
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (left) listens to coach Jim Harbaugh on the sidelines. The Wolverines are still number two in both the Associated Press and USA Today / AFCA Coaches polls that were released on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of MLIVE.COM)
OU, Louisville biggest risers in both polls; ‘Horns down; Georgia still No. 1 by wide margin
October 8, 2023
Southern Cal quarterback Caleb WIlliams (left) outran Arizona defenders to the end zone for a two-point conversion here, to escape an upset bid by the Wildcats. Southern Cal won in triple overtime, 43-41. (Photo courtesy of USATODAY.COM)
AFTERNOON, LATE COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP | USC, Williams avoid upset in 3OT vs. Arizona; ‘Bama holds off A&M; Notre Dame can’t escape Louisville; Miami falls on late TD pass to GA Tech
October 8, 2023
Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow (above) will try and keep his Bengals from falling to 1-4 at Arizona on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of CBSSPORTS.COM)
Week 5 NFL schedule, and TFB picks
October 7, 2023
Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel (left) avoids the rush of Texas linebacker Jaylan Ford. OU scored late to top the Longhorns, 34-30. (Photo by JEFFREY McWHORTER - COURTESY OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
EARLY-KICK COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP | Gabriel leads late OU comeback to top Texas
October 7, 2023
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. (Photo courtesy of MIDDLETOWNPRESS.COM)
Writer vows to quit covering NFL if Niners win Super Bowl with Brock Purdy as starter
October 7, 2023
The Chicago Bears have traded disgruntled wide receiver Chase Claypool (above) to the Miami Dolphins. It's the second time Claypool has been traded in 11 months. (Photo courtesy of BROBIBLE.COM)
Bears ship Claypool to Miami
October 7, 2023
Green Bay left tackle David Bakhtiari (above) was placed on IR last week, and the Packers now know they've lost Bakhtiari for the season; he'll have a fifth surgery on his knee. (Photo courtesy of NYPOST.COM)
Packers lose Bakhtiari for the season
October 7, 2023
Pass-rusher Randy Gregory (above) was rumored to be cut from the Denver Broncos, but instead, the Broncos apparently have traded Gregory to the San Francisco 49ers. (Photo courtesy of ESPN.COM)
Niners trade for rumored cut-victim Randy Gregory
October 6, 2023
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) is pictured here against Texas A&M in October, 2022, a game Alabama won, but in a dogfight. The teams meet again Saturday in College Station, a 2:30 p.m. kickoff. (Photo courtesy of USATODAY.COM)
‘Bama, A&M battle for SEC West lead Saturday
October 6, 2023
Texas running back Jonathan Brooks (above) leads the No. 3 Longhorns against No. 12 Oklahoma, both teams with 5-0 records, on Saturday morning in a showdown at the Cotton Bowl. Kickoff is at 11 a.m. on ABC. (Photo courtesy of BURNTORANGENATION.COM)
FROM THE PRESS BOX / By JOE HALE | Expect the unexpected, and a wild one, when Texas faces OU
October 6, 2023
Ohio State welcomes Maryland today, including quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (above), who leads the Big Ten with 1,464 yards, 13 touchdowns and 292.8 yards per game. (Photo courtesy of AOL.CO.UK)
The weekend’s college football schedule, and TFB picks
October 6, 2023
Chicago wide receiver D.J. Moore (right) hauled in eight catches for 230 yards and three touchdowns as the Bears got their first win of the season, a 40-20 win at Washington on Thursday night, just a few hours after the world was informed of the passing of iconic Chicago linebacker Dick Butkus. (Photo courtesy of PM-NEWS.NET)
Moore, Fields connect for 3 TDs in Chicago’s 40-20 win at Washington
October 6, 2023
Former Chicago Bears linebacker Dick Butkus (above), for many the embodiment not only of the tough-guy image of the NFL, but of the "Monsters of The Midway" nickname given to the Chicago defenses over the years, passed in his sleep at home in Malibu, California, on Thursday, read a statement released by his family through the league. The former athlete and actor was 80 years old. (Photo courtesy of USATODAY.COM)
Butkus passes at 80
October 5, 2023
Former Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald (above, right) has filed a $130 million lawsuit against the university for wrongful termination. (Photo courtesy of SATURDAYTRADITION.COM)
Fitzgerald files $130M suit against Northwestern
October 5, 2023
Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp (above) has been practicing this week and could return as early as this Sunday's home game against Philadelphia. (Photo by JOSE SANCHEZ / Courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Kupp practicing, could possibly play Sunday vs. Eagles
October 5, 2023
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) leaves Soldier Field after a 31-28 loss to Denver, a game the Bears led by three scores. Fields and the Bears visit Washington tonight, a 7 p.m. start. (Photo by NAM Y. HUH - Courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Hapless Bears face the Commanders tonight on Amazon Prime
October 5, 2023
The Las Vegas Raiders picked defensive end Tyree Wilson (above, left, with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell) very early in the 2023 NFL Draft. But Wilson, and other members of the Raiders' draft class haven't gone wild with improvement. (Photo by JEFF ROBERSON, Courtesy of the Associated Press)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Raiders’ rookie class not exactly setting the world on fire
October 5, 2023
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (top, 8) is sandwiched between two Seattle Seahawks defenders in the Seahawks' 24-3 rout of the Giants on Monday night at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. (Photo courtesy of SPORTS.YAHOO.COM)
Seahawks crush Jones, Barkley-less Giants
October 2, 2023
Southern Cal quarterback Caleb Williams (above) threw six touchdowns, an interception, and 403 yards in the Trojans' 48-41 win at Colorado last Saturday. Williams is now the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy, according to FanDuel. (Photo courtesy of NYPOST.COM)
USC’s Williams the Heisman favorite after five games
October 2, 2023
A pivotal penalty against New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner had head coach Robert Saleh irate as the team fell to the Kansas City Chiefs, 23-20, on Sunday, after nearly pulling off a major comeback. (Photo courtesy of GONEWS.JOOJ.US)
Controversy about holding call in Jets-Chiefs game roars on
October 2, 2023
Chicago Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool (above) won't play vs. Washington on Thursday, and won't be at Halas Hall for the time being. (Photo courtesy of BROBIBLE.COM)
Eberflus: Claypool won’t play vs. Washington, won’t be at team’s facility, either
October 2, 2023
Michigan receiver Roman Wilson (1, left) hauls in a pass for a touchdown, using the helmet and back of Nebraska receiver Isaac Gifford for help. (Photo by DYLAN WIDGER, courtesy of USA TODAY)
SUNDAY MORNING REVIEW | Ole Miss, LSU play a thriller (without defense whatsoever), Florida tries new tactic of 13 men on field, and more
October 1, 2023
Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher (above) addresses the media after the Aggies' win last week over Auburn. A&M faces Arkansas today in an SEC West Division game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by MITCHELL MOLANDES)
Notes from around the nation before the early college football kickoff
September 30, 2023
LSU, led by quarterback Jayden Daniels (above), puts their No. 14 ranking on the line Saturday in Oxford, Miss., against the Ole Miss Rebels. (Photo by JONATHAN BACHMAN / courtesy of GETTY IMAGES)
The weekend’s college football schedule, and TFB picks
September 30, 2023
Colorado coach Deion Sanders (above) leads his team at home against No. 8 Southern Cal today, just one of a myriad of great games this weekend, writes Joe Hale. (Photo courtesy of SPORTSWORLDNEWS.COM)
FROM THE PRESS BOX | By JOE HALE / Another Saturday of prime college football
September 30, 2023
Could Davante Adams be on his way out of Las Vegas, via a trade to the Indianapolis Colts? A report by totalprosports.com is suggesting it. (Photo courtesy of REVIEW JOURNAL.COM)
Report: Davante Adams to Colts for first and third-round picks in ’24
September 29, 2023
Jimbo Fisher (above) talks about his Texas A&M team at SEC Media Days in Nashville in July. Fisher and the Aggies will welcome Timpson, Texas quarterback Terry Bussey, the number 25-ranked player in the ESPN 300, to their team next fall. That gives A&M 10 of the ESPN 300 recruits as commitments. (Photo by MITCH LUCAS)
A&M lands another ESPN 300 recruit
September 29, 2023
Colorado wide reciever/ defensive back Travis Hunter (left) and Colorado State defender Henry Blackburn are pictured here, patching things up after Blackburn's hit on Hunter on Sept, 16 in a game between their teams left Hunter with a lacerated liver, and missing at least two games with the injury. (Photo courtesy of SI.COM)
Hunter, Blackburn make peace after wicked-looking hit, injury
September 29, 2023
New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott kneels in prayer before a recent game. Elliott's former team, the Dallas Cowboys, plan to honor him before Sunday's game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. (Photo courtesy of CBSSPORTS.COM)
Bayless, Irvin debate over Cowboys’ decision to honor Elliott
September 28, 2023
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) is shown being sacked by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill (right) during the first half Thursday night at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Lions running back David Mongtomery scored three touchdowns and Detroit had 211 rushing yards to take a 34-20 win. (Photo courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Montgomery, Lions run over Pack, 34-20
September 28, 2023
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and his ex-wife Dany Garcia, owners of the XFL, have announced that the spring football league is merging with the rival USFL, according to a story by ESPN. (Photo courtesy of ESSENTIALLYSPORTS.COM)
Johnson’s XFL, USFL announce merger
September 28, 2023
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is pictured here during his team's game with Ohio State last weekend. The Irish lost on the game's final play. College football analyst Joel Klatt of Fox Sports has released a list of teams he believes have a legitimate chance at winning the College Football Playoff this year, and those who do not. (Photo courtesy of BVMSPORTS.COM)
Klatt: Legitimate national title contenders, and those who aren’t
September 28, 2023
Could Clemson coach Dabo Swinney (above) soon be coaching the Tigers in the Big 10, or the Southeastern Conference? Reports say the university's leadership is considering a move from the ACC. (Photo courtesy of AL.COM)
Reports: Clemson considering leaving ACC
September 28, 2023
Former Michigan State coach Mel Tucker (above) notified the university on Thursday of pending litigation after he was fired for cause over a sexual harassment complaint on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy of SPORTSGLITZ.COM)
Mel Tucker, attorneys inform Michigan State of pending litigation due to his firing
September 28, 2023
Hall-of-famer Joe Namath (above) criticized the New York Jets leadership and quarterback Zach Wilson earlier this week, after a loss to New England. Wilson and Jets coach Robert Saleh responded to Namath's comments on Thursday. (Photo courtesy of THESPUN.COM)
Saleh, Wilson respond to Namath’s criticism
September 28, 2023
Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love (above) and the Packers (2-1) host the Detroit Lions (2-1) for control of the NFC North on Thursday night at Lambeau Field, the start of week four of the NFL season. (Photo courtesy of SPORTINGNEWS.COM)
Detroit seeks fourth straight win over GB, and outright NFC North lead
September 28, 2023
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (right) tries to avoid Arizona linebacker Jesse Luketa. Prescott and the Cowboys couldn't avoid the upset Sunday, though, as the Cardinals got their first win of the season, a 28-16 victory over Dallas. (Photo courtesy of USA TODAY)
NFL week 3 roundup | Cardinals surprise Cowboys; Steelers escape Vegas with win
September 24, 2023
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (above), who has already thrown for 715 yard this season in wins over the L.A. Chargers and New England Patriots, will try to keep rolling today at home against Denver. (Photo courtesy of PALMBEACHDAILYNEWS.COM)
Week 3 NFL schedule, and TFB picks
September 24, 2023
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) scrambles for yards against Baylor. The Longhorns won big at Baylor Saturday night, 38-6. (Photo by DENNIS JACOBS)
Late college football round-up | Ohio State scores as clock expires to beat Notre Dame; Texas blasts Baylor; Washington flexes muscles vs. Cal, and more
September 24, 2023
Clemson's Will Shipley (1) tries to vault Florida State linebacker Kevin Knowles. Florida State won the ACC showdown, beating the Tigers, 31-24 in overtime (Photo courtesy WRBL.COM)
FSU tops Clemson in OT; ‘Bama says “Shhh, haters;” Oregon slams Colorado, and more early Saturday results
September 23, 2023
The "jumbotron" that hovers above the turf at AT&T Stadium in Arlington announces the arrival of Texas coach Steve Sarkisian during the Big 12 Conference's media days in July. The Big 12 Conference opens its schedule Saturday, and the Longhorns, ranked third in the nation, play Baylor in Waco. (Photo by MITCH LUCAS)
FROM THE PRESS BOX | Big 12 menu features ‘Horns-Bears in Waco
September 23, 2023
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (above), injured in the team's season opener against Buffalo, is going through rehab, but is doing so on his own time frame, he recently told friend Pat McAfee. (Photo by ADAM HUNGER - COURTESY OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
AP: Rodgers doesn’t want to put time frame on return
September 22, 2023
Oregon, led by quarterback Bo Nix (above), will try to defend its home field on Saturday against coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes. (Photo courtesy of OREGONLIVE.COM)
This weekend’s college football schedule, and TFB picks
September 22, 2023
Southern Cal quarterback Caleb Williams (above), the defending Heisman Trophy-winner, takes his band of Trojans on the road Saturday night to face Arizona State, who could be playing with their fourth-string quarterback. (Photo courtesy of the SAN DIEGO TRIBUNE)
This USC-Arizona State thing… can they slow down Caleb Williams?
September 22, 2023
Carolina quarterback Bryce Young (9) is harassed by New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan (94) last Monday. Young sprained an ankle in the game and has been ruled out for this Sunday's game at Seattle. Also ruled out: Indy quarterback Anthony Richardson (concussion) for the Colts' game at Baltimore. (Photo courtesy of YAHOO! SPORTS)
Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson both ruled out for week three
September 22, 2023
Could the Jacksonville Jaguars move to London, or at least leave their current location? Two reports say it's highly possible, if a $2 billion stadium plan that would cost taxpayers about half that isn't approved. Above: Jaguars owner Shad Khan. (Photo courtesy of BROBIBLE.COM)
Jags could move to London if taxpayers don’t share stadium cost, two reports say
September 22, 2023
Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord (above) leads the Buckeyes into South Bend, Indiana Saturday night to face Notre Dame, live on NBC. (Photo courtesy of NBCSPORTSCHICAGO.COM)
Ohio State-Notre Dame looks like a great way to finish a strong Saturday line-up
September 22, 2023
University of Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh reacts to an official's call during a game in the 2022 season. After a three-game suspension to begin the season, Harbaugh returns to the sidelines Saturday, as the Wolverines (3-0) host Rutgers (3-0, as well). (Photo courtesy of SPORTSNAUT.COM)
Harbaugh back in time for Rutgers, 100th game at Michigan
September 22, 2023
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffery (left) scored a 4-yard touchdown in the second quarter against the New York Giants on Thursday night at Levi's Stadium, tying him with 49ers legend Jerry Rice for most touchdowns scored in consecutive games (12), a record Rice had held alone since the 1987 season. With a touchdown next week against Arizona, of course, McCaffery could own the record alone. (Photo courtesy of YARDBARKER.COM)
49ers, McCaffery top Giants on ‘TNF’
September 22, 2023
Cincinnati wide receiver Dee Wiggins caught this pass in front of Pittsburgh defensive back Phillip O’Brien Jr. (5) in their game on Sept. 9. The Bearcats (3-1) host Oklahoma in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams on Saturday. (Photo by GENE J. PUSKAR, Courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Cincinnati enters Big 12 play vs. a big dog: OU
September 21, 2023
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (above) has had a less-than-stellar performance in the Bears' two games, both losses. Chicago (0-2) plays at Kansas City (1-1) on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of THESPUN.COM)
Fields’ he-said, he-said with himself, apparently
September 21, 2023
Alabama football coach Nick Saban addresses reporters and an assortment of others at SEC Media Days in July in Nashville. Saban and the Crimson Tide host Ole Miss on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. on CBS. (Photo by MITCH LUCAS)
ESPN: Saban issues challenge to Tide prior to game vs. Ole Miss
September 21, 2023
Dallas cornerback Trevon Diggs (above) suffered a left knee injury in practice Thursday in Frisco, Texas, and ESPN's Todd Archer, among others, have reported Diggs has been lost for the season with a torn ACL. (Photo courtesy of DALLASCOWBOYS.COM)
Cowboys’ corner Trevon Diggs diagnosed with torn left ACL
September 21, 2023
Running back Cam Akers (shown here against the Arizona Cardinals) has been traded from the Los Angeles Rams to the Minnesota Vikings. (Photo courtesy of USATODAY.COM)
Rams trade Akers to Vikings
September 20, 2023
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (top) was injured (sprained ankle) on this play Sunday, and will miss at the very least this Thursday's game at San Francisco. The 49ers may miss wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in the game (questionable with a shoulder injury). (Photo courtesy of BROBIBLE.COM)
Giants’ Barkley out, 49ers’ Aiyuk questionable for Thursday’s game
September 20, 2023
Former college, NFL and MLB star Deion Sanders (above) is now a star in coaching, and has made Colorado football must-see viewing for even the average college football fan, according to a column by Martin Rogers on FoxSports.com. (Photo courtesy of EDITION.CNN.COM)
FoxSports.com’s Rogers: Sanders has made Colorado football “must-see”
September 20, 2023
Chris Fowler (left) and Kirk Herbstreit, considered ESPN-ABC's number one college football announce team, won't be calling Colorado-Oregon this Saturday. Instead, they've been assigned to LSU-Arkansas. It could be the duties that both men have taken on that have impacted ESPN's decision. (Photo courtesy of FOOTBALLSCOOP.COM)
Herbstreit, Fowler to call LSU-Arkansas instead of Colorado-Oregon
September 20, 2023
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. (Photo courtesy of MIDDLETOWNPRESS.COM)

NFL reverses course, will reboot playoffs | Super Bowl was so bad, it’ll be deleted

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, with the support of 30 of the 32 owners of the league, is declaring Super Bowl LX a wash. This year's Super Bowl, played at Levi's…
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Posted by Mitch Lucas February 10, 2026

COTTON BOWL | Can the ‘Canes knock off Ohio State?

From COTTON BOWL STAFF / ARLINGTON, Texas – The 2025 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 90th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic is set with 10th-seeded Miami (Fla.) (11-2, 6-2 Atlantic Coast Conference)…
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Posted by Mitch Lucas December 27, 2025

TECH ISSUES | Saturday, Dec. 27

Of note: TheFootballBeat is having some technical problems this Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, due to WiFi outages here in East Texas. It's causing our page to revert to an earlier…
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Posted by Mitch Lucas December 27, 2025

Monday’s feature | What’s up with ‘Bama’s Ryan Williams?

Alabama's Ryan Williams was on the cover of the most recent EA Sports college football game, alongside a few of the game's megastars. But when the Crimson Tide played its…
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Posted by Mitch Lucas November 30, 2025

Kiffin booed unmercifully leaving Oxford (w/video)

Well, by now, Lane Kiffin's unceremonious exit from Ole Miss to become the new head football coach at Louisiana State University (yes, that's the formal name for 'LSU') is the…
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Posted by Mitch Lucas November 30, 2025

Last-second field goal lifts Tech over Clemson

Aidan Birr made a 55-yard field goal as time expired and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets upset the No. 12 Clemson Tigers 24-21 on Saturday. With no timeouts left and the clock…
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Posted by Mitch Lucas September 13, 2025
Even though they're still winning, the 2023 season for the Alabama Crimson Tide has been a strange one. ESPN.com's Alex Scarborough takes a closer look at what's happening with the Crimson Tide. (Photo courtesy of TOTALPROSPORTS.COM)

The 2023 season an enigma so far for Alabama

What in the world is going on in Tuscaloosa, Alabama? Alabama, where quarterback play has been so solid through the better part of the Nick Saban era (Greg McElroy, A.J.…
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Posted by Shawn Christopher October 18, 2023
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard was injured last season in the playoffs by the so-called "hip drop tackle," a play that could be banned in the league fairly quickly. The short-yardage play known by many as the "tush push," or the "Brotherly Shove," is also under scrutiny, Sports Illustrated is reporting. (Photo courtesy of TOTALPROSPORTS.COM)

‘Brotherly Shove,’ hip drop tackle could both get the boot

Could a couple of trendy plays that seem to be all over the NFL landscape this season soon be banned by the league? Apparently, they’re talking about it. Sports Illustrated…
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Posted by Mitch Lucas October 18, 2023
Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray (center) was to return to practice on Wednesday for the first time since tearing an ACL last December 12. (Photo courtesy of SPORTINGNEWS.COM)

Cardinals’ Murray, Baker return to practice Wednesday

Well, well, well – look who’s back. Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray announced on X (former Twitter) on Wednesday that he will return to practice that very day (he simply…
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Posted by Mitch Lucas October 18, 2023
Indianapolis rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson (above) is shown here in a sling during a recent game on the sidelines. The Colts announced Wednesday that Richarson will have surgery on his right (throwing) shoulder and is done for the 2023 season. (Photo courtesy of GAINESVILLE.COM)

Colts’ Richardson will have surgery, done for year

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, drafted in April’s NFL Draft out of Florida and christened the starter by coach Shane Steichen, is done for the 2023 season. Richardson was injured…
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Posted by Shawn Christopher October 18, 2023
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (above) signed an extension through 2027 on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy of SPORTSCASTING.COM)

Goodell signs extension through March 2027

“The Boss” (not Bruce Springsteen) is gonna be around for a while longer. National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell signed a contract extension on Wednesday, and will remain on (at…
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Posted by Mitch Lucas October 18, 2023
Fox Sports College Football Analyst Joel Klatt (above) still has Georgia ranked No. 1, and Michigan No. 2, but kept Washington ranked seventh in his personal poll, even after the Huskies' big win over Oregon last Saturday. (Photo courtesy of US.BLASTINGNEWS.COM)

Klatt still has Georgia No. 1; doesn’t move Huskies up after big win over Oregon

Joel Klatt, Fox Sports’ college football analyst, releases his own top 10 every week – often it mirrors the AP or USA Today / AFCA polls, at least at the…
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Posted by Shawn Christopher October 18, 2023

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