Kenny Dillingham was the best college football coach in the country this season The debate over who should be the college football coach of the year was settled long ago. The winner will officially be announced on Wednesday during the Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards ceremony on CBS Sports Network. The finalists are Shane Beamer, South…
It took 82 years, but finally, the Big Ten Conference has back-to-back national titles. After losing to Michigan in a colossal late-November heartbreaker, Ohio State railed off four straight wins to earn its first national title in a decade Monday night in Atlanta, Ga. The 34-23 win against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish was more than just a bookend to…
ATLANTA — Chip Kelly battled against a tough defense in Notre Dame during Monday’s national championship, but the Ohio State offensive coordinator’s second biggest battle was getting loved ones past security and inside the barriers to celebrate with Buckeyes players and coaches following OSU’s 34-23 win over Notre Dame. He was successful on both counts, first…
ATLANTA – Ryan Day jogged down the field and scissor-kicked in the air. He shuffled down the sideline and hammer-tossed his headset into the stands. Then, he received a Tropical Cooler Gatorade bath from offensive linemen Carson Hinzman and Josh Fryar. After all the talk about how Day should conduct himself emotionally on the sideline,…
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard is a national champion. The Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame 34-23 Monday night to clinch their first title in a decade. Howard went 17-of-21 for 231 yards and two touchdowns while rushing 16 times for 57 yards. He connected with freshman standout receiver Jeremiah Smith as a part of the Buckeyes’…
Rookie sensation Jayden Daniels is coming off a thrilling victory, leading his team to a stunning upset over the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions, despite entering the game as 8 1/2-point underdogs, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Daniels has continued to defy all expectations in his rookie season. While he’s the clear favorite for Offensive Rookie of the…
Brian Kelly and his LSU Tigers coaching staff are trying to completely reshape the roster and the organization as a whole in hopes to reach the College Football Playoff in 2025. The LSU Tigers fell short of expectations this past fall finishing 8-4 in the regular season, the team’s worst record in Brian Kelly’s tenure….
Brian Kelly took a lot of heat over the past couple weeks as the comments resurfaced following his exit from Notre Dame as he joined the LSU program back in 2022. But as it turns out, he may have been right after all. Ryan Day and his Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Marcus Freeman and the…
Ranking realistic trade destinations for Philadelphia 76ers swingman Caleb Martin… 1. Oklahoma City Thunder This would be the best trade partner the Sixers can find for Martin, primarily because he could help the Sixers out of a jam. The top-six protected first-round pick that the Sixers owe the Thunder due to the Al Horford trade…
The Golden State Warriors must make roster changes to compete in the postseason. The franchise may send an injured wing with encouraging upside to the Brooklyn Nets this year. “The Brooklyn Nets are trying to build a foundation but lack the athleticism and versatility that Jonathan Kuminga brings,” Fadeaway World’s Eddie Bitar wrote Thursday. “The former…
The 21-20 Golden State Warriors have been enveloped in trade speculation this season, and especially since their recent acquisition of guard Dennis Schröder in a deal with the Brooklyn Nets on Dec. 15. Since then, their recent stretch of mediocre performances have only fueled the fire for rumors surrounding the organization and what general manager…
The Los Angeles Lakers can avoid their glaring point guard issue, but it’ll only significantly lower their ceiling. The Lakers could check off a vital box this season by completing a blockbuster trade for a Charlotte Hornets phenomenon. “The Los Angeles Lakers need to be in the business of becoming a serious championship contender,” The Wrightway…