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just now (259+ words) BYU is heading to Orlando for the Pop-Tarts Bowl to play Georgia Tech, according to Brett McMurphy. After an 11-2 season that ended with a loss to Texas Tech in the Big 12 Championship Game, BYU will play 9-3 Georgia Tech. The game will be December 27 at 3:30 ET on ABC in Orlando, Florida. [] BYU is heading to Orlando for the Pop-Tarts Bowl to play Georgia Tech, according to Brett McMurphy. After an 11-2 season that ended with a loss to Texas Tech in the Big 12 Championship Game, BYU will play 9-3 Georgia Tech. The game will be December 27 at 3:30 ET on ABC in Orlando, Florida. BYU is #12 in the CFP rankings and Georgia Tech #22. BYU would have almost certainly played Notre Dame in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, but the Irish announced they decided to opt out of a bowl game after missing the College Football Playoff....

just now (475+ words) Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) passes the ball during the first half of a game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Minneapolis. MINNEAPOLIS " J.J. McCarthy threw a career-high three touchdown passes in his first turnover-free game, returning from his latest injury absence in prime form for the Minnesota Vikings in a 31-0 victory on Sunday that sent the Washington Commanders to their eighth straight loss. McCarthy went 16 for 23 for 163 yards in his seventh NFL start, after sitting out last week in Seattle with a concussion while the Vikings were shut out for the first time in 18 years and dropped their fourth consecutive game with the offense in disrepair. McCarthy, who missed his entire rookie season after knee surgery and five games earlier this season with a sprained ankle, targeted his tight ends for all three scores " the first two to Josh Oliver…...

just now (247+ words) Jihaad Campbell and Jordan Davis spoke with the media after Eagles practice on Friday and discussed the team's mindset going into Week 14. The Eagles on Sunday afternoon waived receiver/return man Xavier Gipson. That means they're sticking with Britain Covey as their punt returner. Gipson injured his shoulder in Dallas on a disastrous play that resulted in a fumble. He missed last week and Covey filled in and performed well. Now that Gipson is healthy, the Eagles have elected to stick with Covey, who has been the Eagles' full-time returner before. Covey didn't have many opportunities last week but made the most of the one he got. "So I thought he did a good job of battling against the conditions, the kickers, the punters right there. It was a good to have a familiar face there in Covey back." By…...

just now (475+ words) Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) passes the ball during the first half of a game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Minneapolis. MINNEAPOLIS " J.J. McCarthy threw a career-high three touchdown passes in his first turnover-free game, returning from his latest injury absence in prime form for the Minnesota Vikings in a 31-0 victory on Sunday that sent the Washington Commanders to their eighth straight loss. McCarthy went 16 for 23 for 163 yards in his seventh NFL start, after sitting out last week in Seattle with a concussion while the Vikings were shut out for the first time in 18 years and dropped their fourth consecutive game with the offense in disrepair. McCarthy, who missed his entire rookie season after knee surgery and five games earlier this season with a sprained ankle, targeted his tight ends for all three scores " the first two to Josh Oliver…...

1+ min ago (307+ words) What he did: Thornton had three critical pass breakups, one of which won the game, and a game-saving interception in the end zone in Parish's 14-7 win over Prestonwood Christian during the TAPPS Division I state final at Waco ISD Athletic Complex. Thornton was named TAPPS Division I defensive MVP, helping Parish to its sixth title in the last seven years. Who is he? Thornton is a 6-foot-2, 180-pound cornerback. After arriving in Dallas in August from Chicago, Thornton had his first season on varsity at Parish. He's the son of linebacker Kalen Thornton, a Texas standout and former Dallas Cowboy. The junior's grandfather, Bruce Thornton, also played for the Cowboys. The stats: The junior finished the season with over 30 total tackles and 60 interception yards. He said it: "All season, we've been working up for it. My first time ever in a…...

1+ min ago (42+ words) New York Jets' 5th special teams score of the year comes via wide receiver Isaiah Williams punt return of 78 yards. New York Jets' 5th special teams score of the year comes via wide receiver Isaiah Williams punt return of 78 yards....

2+ min ago (932+ words) Nobody paying attention over the past 24 months would be surprised to see Indiana " yes, Indiana " leading the way into this year's College Football Playoff. But anyone paying attention over the last 24 hours knew the only sure thing beyond the Hoosiers was that the playoff selection committee was destined to get picked apart when it released the pairings for this season's 12-team bracket on Sunday. Most of that second-guessing will be coming from Notre Dame, which was passed over for Alabama and Miami for two bubble spots. The Fighting Irish dropped two notches in the CFP rankings over the last two weeks, down to No. 11, despite a 10-game winning streak, winning their finale by 29 points and simply sitting on the couch Saturday. No. 9 Alabama didn't move at all in the CFP rankings after a 28-7 loss to No. 3 Georgia that looked worse…...

2+ min ago (195+ words) CINCINNATI, Ohio " Joe Burrow threw two fourth-quarter interceptions that proved costly as the Bengals lost to the Bills, 39-34, on Sunday in Buffalo. Burrow completed 25 of 36 passes for 284 yards and four touchdowns. However, he threw to picks in the fourth quarter, one of which was returned 67 yards by Bills cornerback Christian Benford. The Bills offense turned the second pick into a touchdown to put the game away and send the Bengals to 4-9. Throughout the season, you will have a chance to grade the Bengals starting quarterback in polls like this. They will go up following the game for you to either give your immediate grade, or if you want to take your time and think about it. The poll will close 24 hours after the end of the game. Also, here's a look back at the grades from earlier this season. The…...

2+ min ago (42+ words) Miami Dolphins linebacker Tyrel Dodson submits his bid for interception of the year in Week 14 vs. the New York Jets. Miami Dolphins linebacker Tyrel Dodson submits his bid for interception of the year in Week 14 vs. the New York Jets....

2+ min ago (253+ words) The Week 14 Sunday Night Football clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans is one of the biggest games of the season. With both teams in the thick of the playoff race, a win or loss could end up deciding how the season moves forward in its entirety. For the Chiefs, it has been a glorious fall from grace, as the three-time defending AFC Champions stand out of the postseason bracket entirely and are at .500 entering Week 14. Unfortunately, in a must-win scenario, they have received a very underwhelming performance from Kareem Hunt. With the offensive line in shambles and another injury on the opening play, things have only gone from bad to worse for Kansas City. Against the best defense in the NFL, it was always going to be a long night for the offense. But with the…...