Between Touchdown Jesus, “Win One for the Gipper,” Rudy, and, yes, even the forward pass, there are those who believe football wouldn’t quite be football without Notre Dame.
Marcus Freeman and Ryan Day say fiery pregame speeches unnecessary when playing for championship
As far as coaches Marcus Freeman of Notre Dame and Ryan Day of Ohio State are concerned, those dramatic pregame speeches that inspire a football team to victory are the stuff of Hollywood.
Any College Football Playoff tweaks for 2025 won’t be hashed out until later this year
Any adjustments to the College Football Playoff for next season, including a potential tweak in the way byes are awarded, would have to take place later this year, probably in the spring, the leaders of the playoff said.
Dan Campbell: Lions had a “bizarre, freakish year” for defensive injuries
The Lions' defense suffered a staggering number of injuries during the 2024 season, up to and including in their loss to the Commanders on Saturday, and head coach Dan Campbell isn't sure there was anything they could have done about it.
Will Anderson knows the Texans need more home playoff games
The Texans, to their credit, played very well in the postseason.
Buckeyes, Irish used humbling losses as springboards to their national championship game showdown
Before the first 12-team College Football Playoff even started, there were already plenty of people suggesting changes for determining future national champions. Ohio State and Notre Dame aren’t quibbling, at least not this year.
After enduring threats and calls for his firing, Ohio State’s Ryan Day can go from ultimate low to high
Emotionally, this has been a season unlike any other for Ryan Day.
Ohio State and Notre Dame will meet for the national championship in the CFP final
The winner claims the national championship in the first year of the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff and longest college football season ever.
Sean McDermott: Buffalo’s a city of winners
A comment made in a press conference in Baltimore last week caught the attention of Bills head coach Sean McDermott and he referenced it while talking to reporters after Sunday's 27-25 win over the Ravens.
Giants OC Mike Kafka gets second interview for Saints’ head coach job
The New Orleans Saints are bringing Giants offensive coordinator and assistant head coach Mike Kafka in for a second interview for the head coaching job on Tuesday.
Bears to hire former Lions OC Ben Johnson as head coach: Reports
The Chicago Bears have reportedly pulled a stunner Monday, deciding to hire Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their new head coach.
Josh Allen: Regular season win over Chiefs really doesn’t matter
Sunday's 27-25 win over the Ravens pushed the Bills into the AFC Championship Game and there will be a familiar foe on the other side of the field.
Derrick Henry on Lamar Jackson: I came in being a teammate and found a brother
The Ravens came up short in Sunday’s divisional-round matchup against the Bills.
Playoff Asked & Answered: We’re all tired of Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs by now
By every measure, Mahomes has struggled this year, and yet he has the Kansas City Chiefs one win away from another Super Bowl appearance.
Report: Saleh has second interview scheduled for Jags coaching job
A reunion between the San Francisco 49ers and their former defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is appearing less and less likely.