Texas beats Clemson, will face Arizona State in quarterfinals
Dec. 21, 2024 4:55 PM PT AUSTIN, Texas — Jaydon Blue ran 146 yards and two touchdowns, the last a 77-yard burst in the fourth quarter,…
Penn State rolls past SMU in CFP opener
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory on Saturday…
How many times has the fair-catch free-kick field goal worked in NFL?
Kicker: Cameron Dicker Team: ChargersOpponent: Denver BroncosDistance: 57 yardsAs time ran out in the second quarter, L.A.’s Derius Davis called for a fair catch at…
Chargers takeaways: Comeback vs. Broncos puts playoff berth in sight
Cameron Dicker could see the confusion on the Denver sideline when the Chargers lined up for a free kick at the Denver 47-yard line. Even…
Chargers rally to overcome Broncos, improve AFC playoff seed
Jim Harbaugh called. The Chargers responded.Needing to bounce back quickly from a blowout loss last Sunday to not only save their playoff seedings but also…
UNLV closes one of its best seasons with LA Bowl win over Cal
After a season of ups and downs, hit by departures that tested a program still adjusting to success, the UNLV Rebels rallied together with the…
Against the Broncos, Chargers will face a problem (Bo Nix) that L.A. created
Bo Nix isn’t the same quarterback the Chargers prepared for in Week 6. Jesse Minter knows he’s partially to blame.“We kind of sparked his run…
Four things to watch in the LA Bowl between Cal and UNLV
This year’s LA Bowl features a matchup of two teams in flux: a Cal squad in search of its quarterback of the future and a…
Rams’ path to NFC West championship and playoffs is clear
The Rams are in first place in the NFC West and readying for a playoff push.Will coach Sean McVay seek reinforcements?The window closed after Week…
Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers slice up Chargers defense
When the SoFi Stadium lights went dark to begin a hype video in the middle of the fourth quarter, hundreds of fans streamed toward the…
State bowl roundup: Rio Hondo Prep loses in overtime
Rio Hondo Prep has 71 boys enrolled in its school, and 43 students play in the Kares’ football program. They all play multiple sports, building…
Mater Dei pulls away late to win CIF Open Division state title
Too much talent. That was the story of the CIF Open Division state championship bowl game on Saturday night.Santa Ana Mater Dei showed why it…
Edison scores in final minute to claim Division 1-A state title
When his moment came, Jake Minter made the most of it.The senior receiver gathered in a 15-yard pass over the middle from quarterback Sam Thomson,…
High school football top performers in state bowl games
A look at the top performers from Southern California regional football bowl games Friday.RUSHING• Isaiah Phelps, Oxnard Pacifica: Rushed for 85 yards in loss to…
Might Rams be interested in Odell Beckham Jr., let go by Miami?
In 2021, the Rams signed Odell Beckham Jr. as a midseason addition, and the star receiver helped them win Super Bowl LVI.Could the Rams do…
Oxnard Pacifica falls to Sacramento Grant in state 2-AA title game
With his helmet off, Alijah Royster looks like he’s 12 years old. Don’t let his youthful face fool you.“He’s a baller,” Oxnard Pacifica quarterback Dominic…
Rams take first step toward NFC West title by sweeping 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — It’s happening.Again.The Rams rebounded from a dismal first half of the season and they are making a run for the playoffs.Again.Despite…
State football previews: A look at the matchups for Southland teams
A look at the matchups involving Southland teams in CIF state championship bowl games this weekend:FRIDAY Division 2-AA: Oxnard Pacifica (11-4) vs. Sacramento Grant (11-3)…
49ers’ Deebo Samuel is frustrated. He wants the ball against Rams
Deebo Samuel isn’t the first wide receiver to pout over a perceived dearth of touches, and he certainly won’t be the last. But the fact…
Chargers takeaways: Justin Herbert dodges bullet, team falls to Chiefs
Chargers running back Gus Edwards led the team with 36 rushing yards and scored a touchdown Sunday against the Chiefs. (Peter Aiken / Associated Press)…