The piece argues a 16-team College Football Playoff would include two bids for the ACC and Big 12, paths for Missouri and Tennessee, and contention for Michigan despite no significant win—and even punchless Iowa with a real shot. It says this is precisely what the powers that be apparently want,...
In his 100th start, Lamar Jackson steadied Baltimore to a 27-19 win in Minneapolis, the Ravens' third straight. Baltimore's defense set the tone, turning three Vikings giveaways, including two J.J. McCarthy interceptions by Malaki Starks and Marlon Humphrey, into 13 points and holding Justin Jefferson to 37 yards. Minnesota unraveled...
Seahawks defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence turned defense into points twice against the Cardinals, returning Jacoby Brissett fumbles for 34- and 22-yard touchdowns, both forced by linebacker Tyrice Knight. Seattle also struck through the air, as Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught a touchdown after topping 1,000 receiving yards in the first quarter; he...
Sunday’s win came with a cost for the Jets. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson left in the second half after landing hard on a diving attempt for a Justin Fields pass, then limped to the sideline and did not return. He was seen having his right knee examined. Head coach Aaron...
Backup quarterback Davis Mills led the Texans to their second-biggest comeback, erasing a 29-10 fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Jaguars 36-29. Mills threw touchdowns to Jayden Higgins and Dalton Schultz, then sprinted 14 yards for the go-ahead score with 31 seconds left, part of a quarter in which Houston outgained...
Texas returned to the AP top 10 at No. 10 as the top five stayed put, with Ohio State No. 1 for an 11th week and Indiana at No. 2. Texas A&M is No. 3, followed by Alabama and Georgia. The ACC placed five teams in the rankings for the...
Hours before the Washington Commanders hosted the Detroit Lions, extra security surrounded Northwest Stadium as President Donald Trump planned to attend — a rarity for a sitting president. Secret Service agents joined military and police, more fences blocked sidewalks, and some pathways were restricted. Trump was expected to sit with...
Another late collapse has the Giants reeling and coach Brian Daboll under sharper scrutiny. Reports last week claimed co-owner John Mara was poised to fire Daboll after the Week 7 debacle in Denver but was talked out of it, though others disputed that. Asked Friday, Daboll said he heard about...
Chicago’s momentum flipped late as the Bears rallied behind Caleb Williams’ fourth-quarter surge. After the Giants lost quarterback Jaxson Dart, backup Russell Wilson couldn’t spark the offense. Williams hit a touchdown pass with 3:56 left and ran for another with 1:47 to seal a 24-20 win. He finished 20-of-36 for...
In rainy East Rutherford, the Jets edged the Browns 27-20, fueled by franchise-first touchdowns on both a kickoff and a punt. Kene Nwangwu sprinted 99 yards, and Isaiah Williams added a 74-yard return as New York won five days after trading Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams. Breece Hall’s 42-yard screen...
