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UCLA's Rosen: 'We all are forever indebted' to Mora

Josh Rosen could very well be heading to the NFL next year, and apparently he has Jim Mora to thank.The UCLA quarterback spoke about Mora's recent firing,... → Read More

Look: Marshawn Lynch stands for Mexican anthem, sits for American

Marshawn Lynch sat for the American national anthem again Sunday prior to a game against the New England Patriots, but he stood for the Mexican anthem,... → Read More

AP Poll: Top 5 remain unchanged, TCU creeps into top 10

The newest edition of the AP Poll resulted in very little alteration, though TCU managed to creep into the top 10 as a result of Oklahoma State's loss to... → Read More

Giants' Apple inactive vs. Chiefs as mother recovers from brain surgery

The New York Giants will be without the services of cornerback Eli Apple when they take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.No reason was given for Apple's... → Read More

Report: Cowboys to be without Tyron Smith for 2nd straight game

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith will be sidelined for a second straight game Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, Jane Slater of NFL Network... → Read More

Browns 'disrespected' by Gipson's 0-16 remark

Tashaun Gipson has given the Cleveland Browns some bulletin board material. The Jacksonville Jaguars safety made headlines this week by saying the Browns... → Read More

Ezekiel Elliott to withdraw appeal, serve remainder of suspension

Ezekiel Elliott will forego his appeal and serve the remainder of his suspension, the Dallas Cowboys running back's agents told Ian Rapoport of NFL... → Read More

Tennessee's Kelly says 'honesty' most important trait for next coach

Rumors are swirling about who will be Tennessee's next head coach, and one of the Volunteers' best players has a lone requirement for the new person in... → Read More

Charles Barkley, Jalen Hurts make bet on Iron Bowl

The Iron Bowl will have College Football Playoff implications in two weeks time, but Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts will also have something else at stake.... → Read More

Vikings to stick with Keenum vs. Rams

Teddy Bridgewater's return to the field will have to wait at least a little longer.The Minnesota Vikings will continue to start Case Keenum at quarterback... → Read More

Report: Texas A&M expected to inquire about Jimbo Fisher

Texas A&M could be trying to make a big splash in the coaching waters this offseason. The Aggies will be reportedly looking into Jimbo Fisher's interest... → Read More

Tennessee loses commitment from 4-star WR after Jones firing

Four-star receiver Alontae Taylor decommitted from Tennessee on Sunday following the firing of Butch Jones. The isn't good news for whoever eventually... → Read More

Eskimos punch ticket to West Final with win over Blue Bombers

A rivalry will be renewed in the Western Division Final after the Edmonton Eskimos defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 39-32 on Sunday.The game was tied at 10... → Read More

Tennessee AD John Currie won't comment on Jon Gruden rumors

Tennessee is turning its attention to replacing Butch Jones and there have certainly been some high-profile candidates rumored for the role.One of which is... → Read More

Who will be the new top 4 in the CFP after Saturday's chaos?

Both the No. 1 and No. 3 teams lost Saturday, ensuring a major shakeup is on the way in the next College Football Playoff rankings. Georgia and Notre Dame... → Read More

Georgia's Smart: 'I’m the one responsible for what we just did'

Kirby Smart wasn't making excuses for a blowout loss at the hands of Auburn.Following the contest, the Georgia head coach put the blame squarely on himself... → Read More

Rodgers backs Packers doctor following Bennett's claims

Aaron Rodgers is backing his doctor. Much like receiver Jordy Nelson, the Green Bay Packers quarterback came to the defense of team doctor Patrick McKenzie,... → Read More

49ers' Lynch: 'We believe Jimmy Garoppolo is going to be our guy'

Despite reported questions on how Jimmy Garrapolo fits into the San Francisco 49ers' long-term plans, general manager John Lynch appears to be pleased with... → Read More

Nelson: Packers have never pressured me to play with injuries

Jordy Nelson defended Dr. Patrick McKenzie after Martellus Bennett accused the Green Bay Packers physician of trying to convince him to play through... → Read More

CFP Rankings: TCU moves up to 6, top 5 remains unchanged

There was little movement near the top of the second edition of the College Football Playoff rankings, as the top five remained unchanged Tuesday. Georgia... → Read More