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The Miami RedHawks looked the part, properly gearing up for its second-straight postseason in Tucson. Last December, Miami (OH) seized its opportunity in the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl — the first edition of the bowl sponsored by the famous rapper formally known as Calvin Broadus Jr. Head coach Chuck Martin celebrated on stage with Snoop […]
Taking on Tennessee in the Music City Bowl, the Illinois Fighting Illini will face a SEC team in their bowl game for the third straight time. Because after all, “It Just Means More.” They split the last two, beating South Carolina last year in the Citrus and losing to Mississippi State in the Reliaquest in […] The post Music City Bowl, Illinois vs Tennessee: Preview, Opt-Outs, TV Info, FYIs appeared first on The Sports Bank .
One of the most dangerous positions to be in as a college football team? Facing a Jeff Monken-led Army team in a bowl game. The Black Knights have thrived in the postseason under the 12th-year head coach, and that remained the case Saturday afternoon at Fenway Park in Boston. Former independent and current American Conference […]
The North Texas Mean Green completed their 109th season Saturday evening in Albuquerque, NM. Not a single one of the previous 108 seasons featured more triumphs than the iconic 2025 campaign. North Texas secured a historic 12th victory in the New Mexico Bowl, sliding past San Diego State 49-47 in the highest-scoring bowl game of […]
Football is a beautiful sport, not just because of its sophisticated gameplay, grand-scale stories, and talented athletes, but also because it brings people together. Fans unite with their team, either when they win or lose, which is why connecting with fans is a great way to make friends. While making friends in person feels easy, […] The post A Look At How Football Fans Can Connect Online appeared first on The Sports Bank .
That was an incredible football game . After the pick-six to start, the Niners scored twice, and the Bears subsequently went three-and-out on back-to-back drives. Suddenly, the 7-0 lead was a 14-7 deficit, and the Bears were on the ropes. All they did was bounce back, go punch for punch with a Super Bowl contender until the final snap, and nearly pull out the best win of their season. This team has no quit in them; they believe they can play with anyone. And they’re not the only ones who ...
James Franklin continues to fill out his first Virginia Tech football staff. With the NCAA transfer portal set to open this week, Franklin would love to finalize his staff. Fortunately, most of Virginia Tech’s staff is known. There are some positions that haven’t been revealed or announced, such as cornerbacks, safeties and special teams coaches. […]
The Southern Jaguars (4-8) hope to stop a four-game losing streak when they visit the Illinois Fighting Illini (9-3) on December 29, 2025 at State Farm Center. The contest airs on BTN. In its previous game, Illinois beat Missouri on Monday, 91-48. Its leading scorer was Keaton Wagler with 22 points. In its most recent game, Southern lost to Baylor on Sunday, 111-67. Its high scorer was Michael Jacobs with 20 points. When is Illinois vs. Southern and when does it start? This matchup betwe...
The North Carolina Central Eagles (4-10) will look to break an eight-game road losing streak when they take on the Penn State Nittany Lions (8-4) on December 29, 2025 at Bryce Jordan Center. On Sunday, in its most recent game, Penn State lost to Pittsburgh 80-46. With 23 points, Freddie Filione V was its high scorer. In its most recent game, North Carolina Central lost to Longwood on Saturday, 74-72. Gage Lattimore scored a team-high 22 points (and contributed one assist and one rebound). ...
The UMass-Lowell River Hawks (5-9) will try to end a three-game road losing streak when they square off against the Iowa Hawkeyes (10-2) on December 29, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. On Saturday, in its last game, Iowa beat Bucknell 94-39. With 17 points, Alvaro Folgueiras was its top scorer. On Sunday, in its last game, UMass-Lowell lost to Boston University 88-76. With 20 points, Angel Montas was its leading scorer. When is Iowa vs. UMass-Lowell and when does it start? This contest bet...
The Towson Tigers (8-5, 0-0 CAA) will attempt to break a three-game road losing streak when they visit the William & Mary Tribe (9-3, 0-0 CAA) on December 29, 2025 at Kaplan Arena. On Monday, in its last game, Towson beat Sacred Heart 72-47. With 22 points, Tyler Tejada was its top scorer. William & Mary won its most recent game against Radford, 96-83, on Thursday. Kyle Pulliam was its top scorer with 22 points. When is Towson vs. William & Mary and when does it start? This contest betwe...
The Missouri State Bears (6-5, 0-0 CUSA) aim to end a three-game road losing streak when they visit the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (4-7, 0-0 CUSA) on December 29, 2025. In its most recent game, Delaware defeated Rider on Tuesday, 65-57. Its high scorer was Macon Emory with 17 points. On Tuesday, in its most recent game, Missouri State topped Lindenwood 70-65. With 19 points, Michael Osei-Bonsu was its leading scorer. When is Delaware vs. Missouri State and when does it start? This game ...
It was quite the eventful week for Illinois’ Ben Humrichous. On Monday, he helped Illinois to a record-setting win over Missouri in the annual Braggin’ Rights game. On Tuesday, he married former Illini women’s basketball player Adalia McKenzie. “It was beautiful. A ton of fun. Adalia looked beatiful. It was awesome,” Humrichous said Sunday ahead […]
There are many head coaches in the NFL who are worthy of winning Coach of the Year this season. Perhaps former Kentucky Wildcats offensive coordinator Liam Coen is the most deserving of them all. Coen has completely turned around the Jacksonville Jaguars this season. In doing so, he made history during Sunday’s road win over […]
It has been fun watching Colston Loveland’s development as a rookie. Sure, it was a slow start. But the University of Michigan product’s football IQ was on full display on this touchdown from Bears quarterback Caleb Williams: . @CALEBcsw makes 'em pay 😤 📺: NBC pic.twitter.com/11tFOvyzmp — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) December 29, 2025 Chicago’s QB1 channeled vintage Aaron Rodgers by drawing the Niners offsides, then launching a deep ball to his open tight end to take adva...
Almost every coach in the ACC talks about their teams being physical. They all want to be physical and tough. There’s no question about it, but how many truly do what it takes to get that way on both sides of the ball? Virginia head coach Tony Elliot did. He had a vision from the … Continue reading »
Almost every coach in the ACC talks about their teams being physical. They all want to be physical and tough. There’s no question about it, but how many truly do what it takes to get that way on both sides of the ball? Virginia head coach Tony Elliot did. He had a vision from the … Continue reading »
Entering the Gator Bowl, questions loomed over Mizzou regarding a misshapen offense. Matt Zollers was thrown into the starting role once again after Beau Pribula entered the transfer portal last week. Additionally, Kirby Moore departed the program after taking the head coaching position at Washington State. The cherry on top? Starting TE Brett Norfleet and […]
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night despite missing Lamar Jackson. It means Baltimore stayed alive in the AFC postseason race for at least one more day. With the Pittsburgh Steelers loss on Sunday, the Ravens have set up a Week 18 winner-take-all game for the AFC North. AFC North standings […]
With the NFC East title already theirs, and a playoff spot already locked up, the Eagles Week 17 game against the Bills was the last opportunity for some of the starters to hit some pretty impressive marks — assuming head coach Nick Sirianni decides to rest starters in Week 18 against he Commanders. DALLAS GOEDERT […]
Move over Buffalo, there is a new division champion in town. For the first time since 2019, the New England Patriots are the winners of the AFC East. They secured the title on Sunday thanks to a 42-10 win over the New York Jets, teamed with the Bills losing their Week 17 game to the […]
The New York Giants just couldn’t help themselves. Sunday delivered football fans the Number One Overall Pick Bowl in Sin City as the Giants visited the Las Vegas Raiders with the loser of the game “winning” the number one overall pick. Tanking (losing on purpose) is a practice that many frown upon, but when your […]
Well, we’re just a few days away from kickoff between the Hurricanes and the Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl, and there’s been no lack of hype and talk leading up to this game. Well, there has been on Miami’s side, because they don’t talk, but Ohio State certainly has been talking. But who do the […]
Any way you slice it, that was an ugly half of football. At halftime, the Buffalo Bills trail the Philadelphia Eagles 13-0 in a messy game that truthfully could be a lot worse on the scoreboard. Interestingly, despite the dreadful weather, both teams have not strayed away from throwing the football. Quarterback Josh Allen finally […]
It’s been a tough week for the Colorado Buffaloes. After dropping a neutral-site game in Phoenix to the Stanford Cardinal last Saturday, the Buffs lost their first game in Boulder of the season, falling short to the Northern Colorado Bears by a score of 86-81. Right from the tip, it became clear that this game […]