There are just three games left in the college football postseason, so it's time to assess who were the winners and losers of bowl season.
James Franklin and Marcus Freeman recognize the historic nature of their CFP semifinal
James Franklin of Penn State and Marcus Freeman of Notre Dame will face off in the Fiesta Bowl. The winner will be the first Black coach to play for an CFP title.
Ohio State, you’re the College Football Playoff favorite now. Deal with it.
The front-runner, the colossus, the team no opponent should want to face in College Football Playoff, hid in plain sight. No hiding now, Ohio State.
Hernández: These aren’t your daddy’s Chargers. Jim Harbaugh has team primed for playoff run
The Chargers could on the cusp of winning multiple playoff games, and it has everything to do with its transformation under Jim Harbaugh and Justin Herbert.
Column: Bring it on! Rams bench stars, lose game, but send a powerful playoff message
Rams coach Sean McVay might be criticized for benching starters in a loss to the Seahawks and dropping to the NFC's No. 4 seed, but it was the right choice.
Courtland Sutton: We’ve been through the ugly, really dope to see other side
Wide receiver Courtland Sutton's first six seasons ended without a chance to make the playoffs in the final week of the regular season, so the 2024 Broncos season was already something new for him.
Wild card lines: Chargers, Vikings are road favorites
With the NFL playoff bracket set, two road teams are favored in the wild card round of the playoffs.
Dan Campbell: Lions’ defense controlled the game
The Lions' injury-riddled defense largely shut down the Vikings' offense in Sunday's 31-9 win, and Detroit coach Dan Campbell said defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and his players deserve a ton of credit.
‘Same old Lions’ is redefined under a regime loaded with talent and armed with limitless belief
Finishing this season as the top NFC seed does cement something: That Detroit's run to the NFC title game a year ago was unquestionably authentic.
Week 18 instant reactions: Jerod Mayo fired, Vikings fall flat, Tyreek Hill wants out? | Inside Coverage
In this episode of Inside Coverage, Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab break down the key moments from Week 18 of the NFL season, offering their take on some of the league’s biggest matchups and the implications for teams heading into the playoffs.
2 questions will dictate Aaron Rodgers’ NFL future. In Jets’ win over Dolphins, he seemed to answer at least 1
Rodgers entertained what he would do if the Jets move on while he still itches to play. “Would I be willing to play for another team?” Rodgers considered. “The answer is yes.”
Bosa non-committal on Sorensen’s return as 49ers DC next season
Nick Bosa was decidedly neutral when asked about San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen's future with the team.
Week 18 fifth quarter: Lions pummel Vikings to take NFC, Bucs secure NFC South & Patriots fire Jerod Mayo | Football 301
Nate Tice and Charles McDonald break down the biggest storylines from the end of Week 18, leading off with Detroit securing both the NFC North crown and home field advantage through the playoffs. Next, they talk about the Denver Broncos blowing out the Kansas City Chiefs backups in order to punch their ticket into the AFC playoffs and how this came at the expense of the Cincinnati Bengals, who beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday.
Why history shows 49ers owning No. 11 draft pick is good omen
The San Francisco 49ers should be encouraged by the recent history of players selected No. 11 overall in the NFL Draft.
Maiocco’s 49ers Report Card: Team grades in loss to Cardinals
Matt Maiocco hands out 49ers grades after San Francisco's season-ending loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.