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Army’s Darnell Woolfork is the team’s leading rusher, and will try and rack up yards against Houston in the Armed Forces Bowl. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Weekend Bowl Games Feature True Freshmen Quarterbacks, Potent Rushing Attacks

There are several intriguing storylines for the weekend bowl games, including two freshmen quarterbacks facing each other, and the University of Buffalo’s pro-style offense. Also Houston will face Army in the Armed Forces Bowl, and will have the task of stopping the Black Knights powerful run game. Memphis had the […]

With heavy winds forecast for the Bahamas Bowl, Toledo running back Bryant Koback might get more carries than usual. (Image: Toledo Athletics)

Winds of Change in Offensive Mindset for Bahamas Bowl

The most powerful aspect of the Bahamas Bowl on Thursday might not be a player from Florida International or Toledo, but the high winds that are forecast for the game on the Caribbean island. Conditions are calling for a steady 20 mph breeze, with gusts up to 40 mph. Toledo […]

Philip Rivers from the LA Chargers during pregame warm ups in Carson, CA. (Image: AP)

Los Angeles Chargers Lead NFL with Seven Pro Bowl Selections

The Los Angeles Chargers (11-3) will be sending seven players plus three alternates to the Pro Bowl, which will be hosted at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida on January 27, 2019. The NFL selected seven Chargers as Pro Bowl starters including quarterback Philip Rivers, running back Melvin Gordon, wide […]

University of South Florida quarterback Blake Barnett has been injured and might not be ready for the Gasparilla Bowl. (Image: USF Athletics)

Home Field Advantage Might Not be Enough For South Florida in Gasparilla Bowl

South Florida will test the theory of the importance of home-field advantage on Thursday in the Gasparilla Bowl when they face Marshall at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Florida. Marshall opened as a three-point favorite, despite being the visiting team. USF has several issues that could affect the spread […]

Philadelphia back up quarterback Nick Foles has taken over after starter Carson Wentz went down with a back injury. (Image: Los Angeles Times)

Injured Quarterbacks Affecting NFL Week 16 Point Spreads

Despite missing its starting quarterback, bettors are lining up to place wagers on the Philadelphia Eagles. The defending Super Bowl champion is hosting the Houston Texans on Sunday. The game opened as a pick ’em, but has since moved two points in favor of the Eagles. Carson Wentz injured his […]

Tyler “Ninja” Blevins appearing at a Fortnite event in Las Vegas. (Image: Porter Lambert)

Tyler “Ninja” Blevins Equates Fortnite and Esports Pros with NFL Players

Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, an esports pro and popular Fortnite streamer, appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and he responded to haters criticizing professional gamers and streamers. “You watch the NFL because you want to watch people do things that you know you can’t,” Ninja told Fallon. “It’s the […]

San Diego State defensive lineman Noble Hall Jr. is one of three players that have been suspended when the team faces Ohio in the Frisco Bowl. (Image: SDSU)

Three San Diego State Players Suspended for Frisco Bowl Against Ohio

Three San Diego State players, including two starters, were suspended by coach Rocky Long, and did not travel with the team to Texas for Wednesday’s Frisco Bowl. The Aztecs, who are 7-5, face Ohio in the postseason game and are 2.5-point underdogs. That line could move with the suspensions. Long […]

Northern Illinois coach Rod Carey has gone 0-4 in bowl games, but is hoping for his first victory in the Boca Raton Bowl. (Image: Getty)

UAB, Northern Illinois Looking to Give Each Other Run Around in Boca Raton Bowl

It doesn’t take a defensive genius to figure out the game plans for the University of Alabama-Birmingham and Northern Illinois in Tuesday’s Baca Raton Bowl. Both programs practice a run first, pass later philosophy. UAB is favored by 2.5 points. The Blazers, who finished 10-3 and won the Conference USA […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown celebrates a touchdown catch against the New England Patriots. (Image: Getty)

Four Heavily Bet NFL Favorites Disappoint Gamblers

For the second consecutive week, the majority of gamblers that put money down on NFL favorites, walked away poorer. Four teams crushed bettors in Week 15. All four of the underdogs won outright, making the sportsbooks happy, yet again. It was the second week that they got the edge on […]

Utah State quarterback Jordan Love will have to have a big game if the Aggies are going to defeat North Texas. (Image: Deseret News)

Bowl season Kicks off Saturday with Five Games

Bowl season begins on Saturday with five games, including the Las Vegas Bowl, which is the highlight of the scheduled match ups. Fresno State and Arizona State will face each other for the first time since 1941. The other games feature lesser-known schools, but there are still some intriguing contests, […]

Indianapolis quarterback Andrew Luck was pestered by Houston’s J.J. Watt and the rest of the defense in the Sept. 30 contest between the two teams. (Image: Houston Chronicle)

Streak to Betting Window with These Hot NFL Teams

A couple of winning streaks got snapped last week, and the teams who lost, want to make sure they don’t start a more dubious streak of losing two in a row. Then there are the teams that are trending in the opposite direction, desperately looking to get a win like […]

Rookie RB Justin Jackson evades a tackler in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. (Image: Mark J. Terrill/AP)

Fantasy Football Playoff Deep Cuts: Justin Jackson and Damien Williams

Running backs Justin Jackson and Damien Williams are two key backups who might help boost your team to the next round of your fantasy football playoffs. High-quality, late-season waiver wire pickups are rare to find these days. You might have advanced to the fantasy football playoffs, but your ranks are […]

The Kansas City Chiefs were voted the No. 1 team this week in the AP Top 32 poll. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Kansas City Chiefs Top Associated Press Poll for No. 1 Team

Who is the NFL’s best team? According to the AP Top 32 poll it is the Kansas City Chiefs. The AFC team with the best record received seven of 12 first-place votes by media members who regularly cover the NFL. The Chiefs were previously third. Only three points separate them […]