Penn State's season came to an end with a loss to Notre Dame in Miami on Thursday night and one of the Nittany Lions' star players is now heading to the professional ranks.
The big questions Texas will need to answer to beat Ohio State in the College Football Playoff
Would the real Longhorn defense please stand up? Can Texas finish both drives and the game strong? Or will Ohio State simply continue bulldozing its postseason opponents?
Eagles-Packers player matchups to watch in wild card round
Here are some key matchups to watch as the Eagles host the Packers in the NFC wild card round.
Sam Darnold: Playoffs are where legacies are made
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold completely changed his career trajectory this season by leading the team to 14 wins and a spot in the playoffs, which is why PFT made him our most improved player of the year.
Lions’ Jack Fox set new NFL record, averaged 46.2 net yards per punt this season
Lions punter Jack Fox doesn't punt often, but when he does he's one of the best ever to do it.
Delayed firing of Tom Telesco suggests he was cleared out for next coach
On Tuesday, the Raiders fired coach Antonio Pierce but not G.M.
What College Football Playoff game is today? Ohio State, Texas meet in Cotton Bowl
The second College Football Playoff seminal features a Big Ten vs. SEC matchup between Ohio State and Texas. A look at how the teams match up.
Coaching search ups the ante on Tom Brady’s conflict of interest
Brady likely will be working playoff games featuring Raiders coaching candidates.
Penn State’s narrative of missed opportunities persists in loss to Notre Dame
No play will define Penn State's loss more than a crucial, game-breaking interception from quarterback Drew Allar with 33 seconds remaining.
Cotton Bowl predictions: Does Ohio State or Texas advance in College Football Playoff?
The second College Football Playoff semifinal matches Ohio State and Texas in the Cotton Bowl. Who will prevail? Our experts make their picks.
Ryan Day leaving Ohio State (and Michigan rivalry) for SEC job would make sense
Ryan Day holds all the cards, even as Ohio State fans fume that he can't beat Michigan. Maybe, it's time to let someone else try and for Day to reboot.
Is Jeremiah Smith eligible for NFL draft? Age, stats, recruiting ranking for star Ohio State WR
Here's what you need to know about the NFL draft eligibility of star Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith:
Where do NFL head coaches come from? A surprising breakdown by college, state
USA TODAY Sports compiled the hometowns and colleges of every full-time NFL head coach since 1970. Here's what we found.
Chargers vs. Houston Texans: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
Everything you need to know about the Chargers facing the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in the AFC wild-card playoffs, including start time, TV channel and betting odds.
Within a season, GM Joe Hortiz changed Chargers’ DNA: ‘Everybody’s just, like, fighters’
Chargers GM Joe Hortiz saw how to build a team with the Ravens, but who expected he'd help produce a playoff team within a season and set to battle the Texans?