Sunday 31 October 2021

'We needed to make a statement' - Justin Simmons on Broncos' 17-10 bounce-back victory over Washington

Justin Simmons talked with Shannon Spake about the Denver Broncos' stellar defensive performance in their 17-10 victory over the Washington Football Team.

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How will Atlanta Falcons move on offensively in Calvin Ridley's absence?

With Ridley stepping away from football for the foreseeable future, the Falcons will have their work cut out on offense.

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Broncos block two field goals in 17-10 victory over Redskins

The Denver Broncos blocked two field goals in their 17-10 victory over the Washington Football Team, giving Denver three blocked FGs in the past two weeks.

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AP poll: Spartans No. 5; Wake 1st time in top 10

Michigan State moved up to No. 5 in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday after defeating Michigan, and Wake Forest became a top-10 team for the first time in school history.

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Lane Johnson sits down with Jay Glazer for discussion on mental health

Philadelphia Eagles OT Lane Johnson recently stepped away from football to focus on mental health. Lane recently sat down with Jay Glazer to discuss his decision and the importance of mental health.

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Aaron Rodgers thinks Packers can be even better after 6-1 start

FOX's Pam Oliver spoke with Aaron Rodgers following the Green Bay Packers' Week 7 win over the Washington Football Team. Hear Aaron detail the win and

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Fantasy football rankings: NFL Week 8

Weekly individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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Saturday 30 October 2021

College Football Playoff picks after Week 9

Find out who makes the College Football Playoff picks this week.

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Biggest fantasy football questions: NFL reporters give advice

Is Jerry Jeudy ready to go? How will passing-game targets shake out in Tampa and Minnesota? Our reporters fill you in.

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Friday 29 October 2021

Haunted Heismans to graveside gridirons: Inside college football's most vexing curses

In honor of Halloween, we tell some tales from the dark side of confounded teams and players throughout the years. Enter if you dare ...

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Thursday 28 October 2021

NFL ups Rooney Rule to two minority interviews

The NFL's Rooney Rule has been expanded to require teams to interview at least two external minority candidates for general manager/executive of football operations positions and all coordinator roles.

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Bowl group carps on campus sites for bigger CFP

Executives who oversee the 43 postseason bowl games want any College Football Playoff matchups in an expanded model to stay at bowl sites rather than be held on campuses.

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Euell: Football still discriminates against Black managers, but it won't stop me from trying

Jason Euell enjoyed a 17-year career in England's top leagues, but has found the coaching path every bit as hard as what he endured on the pitch.

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Wednesday 27 October 2021

Former WFT employees want 'findings released'

The attorneys for some former Washington Football Team employees rejected NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's reasoning for not making the investigation into the organization public, saying in a letter that their clients "wanted the findings released."

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Bottom 10: Penn State, Illinois provide more bad football than we knew was possible

With Penn State and Illinois flailing for nine overtimes, our week's weakest falls lower than we could have expected.

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Tuesday 26 October 2021

WFT report will not be released, Goodell says

The NFL commissioner said Tuesday that "protecting those who came forward" would keep the league from releasing its investigation into the workplace culture of the Washington Football Team, despite continued calls for the league to do so.

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Ex-WFT employees ask NFL to make report public

Two former Washington Football Team employees arrived at the Manhattan hotel where the NFL was holding its owner meetings Tuesday and delivered a letter urging the NFL to make the findings of the report into Washington's workplace misconduct public.

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Monday 25 October 2021

Sources: Texas Tech fires Wells after 13-17 mark

Football coach Matt Wells has been fired at Texas Tech, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Conference realignment tracker: Remaining questions, next steps after latest shake-up

With conferences continuing to play musical chairs, we reset the college football landscape and look at what other moves could follow.

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Sunday 24 October 2021

Aaron Rodgers thinks Packers can be even better after 6-1 start

FOX's Pam Oliver spoke with Aaron Rodgers following the Green Bay Packers' Week 7 win over the Washington Football Team. Hear Aaron detail the win and

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Alabama jumps Oklahoma to No. 3 in AP Top 25

Alabama moved past Oklahoma to No. 3 in The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday, behind top-ranked Georgia and No. 2 Cincinnati.

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Sources: WFT's Gibson played with shin fracture

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson spent the early part of this season playing with a hairline fracture in his shin, league sources told ESPN.

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Saturday 23 October 2021

College football Power Rankings after Week 8

With another week in college football behind us, it's time to look at this week's Power Rankings.

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College Football Playoff picks after Week 8

Find out who makes the College Football Playoff picks this week.

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How The Griddy swept over the NFL, and beyond: Justin Jefferson's TD dance, step by step

Jefferson introduced the dance to the football world during his star-making career at LSU, and he's carried it over to the big stage, and he's not alone.

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Biggest fantasy football questions: NFL reporters give advice

Is Jaylen Waddle going to produce more consistently? What can fantasy managers expect from Robert Woods? Our reporters fill you in.

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Friday 22 October 2021

Canes AD on Diaz: Everyone 'being evaluated'

Miami Hurricanes athletic director Blake James says football coach Manny Diaz is being evaluated the same as every other coach in the program after a disappointing 2-4 start.

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Gundy has 'perpetual 5-year contract' restored

Oklahoma State and Mike Gundy have agreed to a new deal that will restore the football coach to a "perpetual five-year contract" with the Cowboys after the rollover had been decreased to four years in 2020.

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Breaking down the most likely College Football Playoff combinations

Which four-team combination is the most likely to play out in this season's College Football Playoff?

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Arch Madness: How to handle the hype of being a Manning and the nation's top QB recruit

Arch Manning is the most sought-after quarterback recruit in the country and a descendant from football royalty. How do he and his family keep it all in perspective?

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Thursday 21 October 2021

Congress seeking info from WFT investigation

A Congressional committee is seeking documents and information from the NFL regarding the investigation into the Washington Football Team's workplace culture.

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Wednesday 20 October 2021

They said 'I do,' then the second half of Colts-Ravens kicked off

Nothing stands in the way of true love, not even a football rivalry. The bride is a Colts fan, and the groom is a Lamar Jackson-loving Ravens fan. What better than to share their blessed moment in front of Ravens cheerleaders and fans in the stands?

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Monday 18 October 2021

Source: WSU coach Rolovich out after vax refusal

Nick Rolovich is out as the Washington State football coach after refusing to become vaccinated for COVID-19, a requirement for all state employees, a source told ESPN, confirming a report by the Oregonian.

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Meyer: Jags' emotional locker room like title wins

Urban Meyer said the intensity in the emotional Jaguars' locker room after Jacksonville snapped its 20-game losing streak was comparable to what he has experienced after winning a national title in college football.

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Who will make the College Football Playoff?

With help from the Allstate Playoff Predictor, you can pick a title contender and play out its season.

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Frightfest or spooktacular? Napoli unveil Halloween kit covered in cobwebs

Napoli claim that the jersey debuted vs. Torino on Sunday marks "the first time a football team has worn an official alternative kit for Halloween."

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Oklahoma's QB situation, Cincinnati's playoff position and more college football takeaways

Our reporters put Week 7 of the college football season into perspective, from Oklahoma's quarterback situation to the crowded Big Ten race.

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Sunday 17 October 2021

QB Newton says he got vaccinated, wants to play

Free-agent QB Cam Newton said he has been vaccinated against COVID-19 and wants to keep playing football.

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Cincinnati No. 2 in AP poll; Purdue ends drought

Cincinnati moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday, the first time a team from outside the traditional power conferences has been ranked that high since 2010.

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Week 6 fantasy football rankings

Weekly individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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Saturday 16 October 2021

In a week that rained golf balls and upsets, only Georgia appears immune to 2021 chaos

In the aftermath of yet another wild week in college football, there's an obvious question: Who could possibly stop Georgia now?

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College Football Playoff picks after Week 7

Find out who makes the College Football Playoff picks this week.

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Bijan Robinson creates Heisman buzz with sensational performance against Oklahoma State

Bijan Robinson has been among college football's best players this season, and now he is getting some Heisman consideration after his game against Oklahoma State.

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Baker retires as president of Pro Football HOF

David Baker, president and executive director of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, announced his retirement on Saturday.

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Jackson to join Unitas as Louisville to retire No. 8

Former Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson will join Johnny Unitas as the only football players in school history to have their numbers retired when Louisville celebrates his No. 8 on Nov. 13.

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Inside the incredible numbers that define success for Ravens QB Lamar Jackson

Jackson's historic effort in the Ravens' come-from-behind win over the Colts on Monday still has the football world buzzing.

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Friday 15 October 2021

Report: NFL finds no one else implicated in emails

The NFL has found no other current team or league personnel to have sent emails similar to those written by Jon Gruden in their investigation into the Washington Football Team, according to a report from The Associated Press.

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Sean Taylor’s jersey retired by Washington Football Team — Clinton Portis explains the impact Taylor had on him I Club Shay Shay

Sean Taylor became the third player in Washington Football Team franchise history to have their jersey number retired. Clinton Portis explains why his former teammates' death played a big role in his retirement from football.

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What a 12-team College Football Playoff would look like midway through the 2021 season

How many Big Ten teams get into the playoff in a 12-team field? What does an expanded field mean for Georgia's championship chances? And what about the Group of 5? Our analytics team takes a look.

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Thursday 14 October 2021

Reports: Emails show NFL's Pash, Allen close

NFL general counsel Jeff Pash and former Washington Football Team executive Bruce Allen had a close relationship, according to emails collected during the NFL's workplace misconduct investigation of the Washington franchise.

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From "Certified Loser Boy" to "Loss Angeles" and beyond -- trolling in college football is an entertaining art form

Fresno State doesn't call what it does trolling, it calls it having sass. Regardless of the varying semantics, it has become quite an entertaining art form throughout the college football season.

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WFT to retire Taylor's 21 in rare honor for team

The Washington Football Team will retire late safety Sean Taylor's No. 21 jersey Sunday, making him only the third player in franchise history to receive such an honor.

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How Mark Stoops brought winning -- and fun -- back to Kentucky football

The "other" Stoops brother has Kentucky at 6-0 for the first time since 1950. Next up: No. 1 Georgia.

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After college football's chaotic first half, what to watch in Week 7's biggest games

What to make of college football's unpredictable first six weeks, getting to know Oklahoma's Caleb Williams and more ahead of Week 7.

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Wednesday 13 October 2021

College football's 2021 midseason All-America team

Which players are standing out as the college football season hits the midpoint?

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Tuesday 12 October 2021

NFLPA to petition NFL to release all WFT emails

The NFLPA plans to request that the NFL release the remainder of the 650,000 emails from its investigation into the workplace culture of the Washington Football Team.

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The incredible story of college football's first -- and only -- eighth-year senior

It reads like a misprint, but East Tennessee State linebacker Jared Folks really is in his eighth year of college football, thanks to medical hardship waivers and an extra season following the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Monday 11 October 2021

College football midseason takeaways: Surprises, disappointments, Heisman picks and more

We're at the halfway point of the regular season. Here are our reporters' breakdowns on Heisman candidates, surprises, disappointments and what's in store for rest of season.

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Sunday 10 October 2021

Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen face off in AFC title game rematch

An eventful day of Week 5 action caps off with Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills taking on Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in a rematch of the AFC title game. We've got you covered with live updates of all the "Sunday Night Football" action.

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Georgia new No. 1 in AP poll; Bama falls to 5th

Georgia became the new No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday by a unanimous vote, while Alabama fell from the top spot to No. 5.

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AB becomes fastest player to 900 receptions

With a first-quarter catch against the Dolphins on Sunday, the Buccaneers' Antonio Brown overtook Pro Football Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison to become the fastest NFL player to reach 900 catches.

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Week 5 fantasy football rankings

Weekly individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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The 12 hours of chaos that turned college football upside down

Beyond Alabama's loss, Week 6 gave us Oklahoma's remarkable comeback against Texas, Iowa's defense punishing an overwhelmed Penn State, Michigan and Notre Dame surviving on late field goals, and a showdown between the two worst teams in the country.

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Saturday 9 October 2021

College Football Playoff picks after Week 6

Find out who makes the College Football Playoff picks this week.

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Friday 8 October 2021

Devin Hester’s football career was almost sabotaged after a college coach alleged he cheated on SATs I Club Shay Shay

'Felt like I was getting sentenced to 15-20 years in prison.' Devin Hester tells Shannon Sharpe oon Club Shay Shay about a college coach almost ending his football career before it began

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📷 Impressive selections: Throwback threads, monochromatic fits and dark mode

Week 6 of the college football season comes with some impressive uniform selctions by these teams

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Thursday 7 October 2021

Source: WFT trainer faces prescription drug probe

The DEA's investigation into Washington Football Team trainer Ryan Vermillion centers on the distribution of prescription drugs, a source confirmed to ESPN.

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A giant beer can on its side: Why the Kibbie Dome is college football's weirdest stadium

On its 50th anniversary, it's time to celebrate all of the weirdness that makes Idaho's Kibbie Dome one of a kind.

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Wednesday 6 October 2021

NFLPA seeking info on DEA raid of WFT trainer

The NFLPA, citing health and safety concerns, wants information on the DEA raid of Washington Football Team trainer Ryan Vermillion, who has since been placed on administrative leave.

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Tuesday 5 October 2021

Spain's setbacks demonstrate why La Roja need a reset

Spain have been football's dominant force for the past 13 years, but with their superiority on the wane, they need to return to their roots.

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Why the Big Ten could crash the 'inevitable' SEC national title party

Is it a foregone conclusion that Alabama and Georgia will meet for the national title? Before you completely give up on your team (Cincinnati or any Big Ten fans out there?), here is our latest dose of college football reality.

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Monday 4 October 2021

WFT trainer on leave for criminal investigation

The Washington Football Team has placed head athletic trainer Ryan Vermillion on administrative leave for an ongoing criminal investigation unrelated to the club.

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Sunday 3 October 2021

‘They're the ones that really push me’ Heinicke on winning in front of his family

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke talked to Laura Okmin about how special it was for his family to be in attendance as he led Washington to beat the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

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Washington's J.D. McKissic's diving touchdown capped the game-winning drive vs. Falcons

The Washington Football team defeated the Atlanta Falcons, 34-30. Taylor Heineke lead his team on a 76-yard game-winning drive, capped off by a 30-yard touchdown to J.D. McKissic.

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Clemson out of AP Top 25 for first time since '14

Iowa is up to No. 3 and Cincinnati has its highest ranking in 12 years, but amid a topsy-turvy college football season, mainstay Clemson is on the outside looking in at the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2014.

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Man arrested in shooting death of Utah's Lowe

A 22-year-old man has been charged with aggravated murder in connection with the shooting death of Utah football player Aaron Lowe, according to Salt Lake City police.

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Week 4 fantasy football rankings

Weekly individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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Saturday 2 October 2021

'Either you're elite or you're not': Alabama and Georgia are separating from the pack

For all the September buzz about chaos and parity in 2021, college football emerged from Week 5 with what appears like a clear line of demarcation.

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College Football Playoff picks after Week 5

Find out who makes the College Football Playoff picks this week.

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Week 5 had many college football trolls, but which one was the best out of the bunch?

Week 5 had many college football trolls, but which one was the best out of the bunch?

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Week 4's biggest fantasy football questions: 32 NFL reporters give advice

Will Chris Carson be involved in the passing game? Who is WR2 for the Cardinals? Our reporters fill you in before Sunday's games.

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Friday 1 October 2021

Wisconsin to name football field after Alvarez

Wisconsin is naming the playing field at Camp Randall Stadium after former Hall of Fame football coach Barry Alvarez.

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Quite the surprise: The Washington Football Team honors coach Ron Rivera after post-cancer biopsy

After his one-year biopsy came back negative, Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera was given a monumental gift by his team.

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Can Desmond Ridder lead Cincinnati to the College Football Playoff?

Is this Group of 5 squad reaching for something that is too far beyond its grasp?

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Sam Pittman, a football family and the history behind the SEC's most unlikely contender

Sam Pittman had to wait decades before getting his big break to lead a college football program. Now, in only two seasons at the Arkansas helm, it has so far been a match made in Hog heaven.

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The best college football uniforms in Week 5 -- Throwbacks, blackouts, and some serious helmet heat

Along with the exciting Week 5 action, college football teams are making fashion statements with their uniform combinations.

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