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Ohio State's Young to miss 1 more game for NCAA violation

Ohio State star defensive end Chase Young will be held out of one more game as punishment for breaking NCAA rules by accepting a personal loan. The penalty was announced by Ohio State in a statement Wednesday. The school had sought immediate reinstatement from the NCAA.

Under pressure: Defenses thriving in sack-happy ACC
Under pressure: Defenses thriving in sack-happy ACC

Each week, the Pittsburgh coaching staff jots down a number representing the amount of sacks they'd like the Panthers to have during a given game. Sophomore defensive lineman Jaylen Twyman would prefer to keep the number a secret. "It's too low," Twyman said.

Pitt searches for first ACC win over resurgent UNC
Pitt searches for first ACC win over resurgent UNC

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh has accomplished plenty since joining the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2013. The Panthers have beaten Clemson. They've taken down Penn State. They've won a Coastal Division championship.

NFL Draft Prospect Showdown: Week 12
NFL Draft Prospect Showdown: Week 12

Look ahead to the Week 12 college football slate as Derrik Klassen dives into the key NFL Draft matchups to keep an eye on. (AP)

Michael Thomas on pace for NFL record 153 catches
Michael Thomas on pace for NFL record 153 catches

Whether Drew Brees or Teddy Bridgewater is throwing him the ball, Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is doing special things this season. Thomas caught a season-high 13 catches on Sunday and now has 86 catches through nine games. That puts him on pace for 153 catches over 16 games. If he does it, Thomas

Chase Young out this week, back for Penn State and Michigan
Chase Young out this week, back for Penn State and Michigan

Any NFL teams who want to spend some more time scouting Ohio State star Chase Young's play against Big Ten opponents will get their chance. Ohio State's athletic department announced that the NCAA has concluded its review of the school's request that Young be reinstated by ruling that the

Lamar Jackson supports fellow overlooked star Trae Young calling out critics
Lamar Jackson supports fellow overlooked star Trae Young calling out critics

Lamar Jackson and Trae Young have both silenced critics with their performances this season.

No. 16 Notre Dame wary of No. 23 Navy

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly has spent much of this week studying film of No. 23 Navy and he is impressed.

Ask Farrell: Who could recruit well enough to turn around FSU quickly?
Ask Farrell: Who could recruit well enough to turn around FSU quickly?

Would Bob Stoops be a quick fix in Tallahassee?

How leading FCS draft prospects are faring
How leading FCS draft prospects are faring

Jeremy Chinn, SS, Southern Illinois: There's no lack of tantalizing size (6-foot-2, 212 pounds) with Chinn, who has been lights out since returning from two missed games early last month because of plantar fascitis in his foot. Kyle Murphy, OG, Rhode Island: The offensive line crop from the FCS

Take Two: Will Berger continue Jersey-to-Wisconsin tradition?
Take Two: Will Berger continue Jersey-to-Wisconsin tradition?

Wisconsin has a history of landing great backs from New Jersey.

News Fix: Colin Kaepernick to work out for NFL teams
News Fix: Colin Kaepernick to work out for NFL teams

Here's a look at the top stories for your daily News Fix.

Hit or miss? How we ranked these recent CFB stars in HS
Hit or miss? How we ranked these recent CFB stars in HS

Antoine Winfield was just a two-star out of high school but has excelled at Minnesota.

Fact or Fiction: Baylor is a top five team
Fact or Fiction: Baylor is a top five team

Our analysts also tackle Alabama's CFP chances and the status of Ohio State's Chase Young.

Top five NFL prospects at LB, regardless of class
Top five NFL prospects at LB, regardless of class

Former safety Isaiah Simmons has become a force at linebacker for Clemson.

Kaepernick Gets A Workout
Kaepernick Gets A Workout

Kate Magdziuk discusses the NFL's private workout for Colin Kaepernick taking place this Saturday and other daily slants. (Getty Images)

No. 21 Boise State looking to chirp vs. UNM

Boise State has experienced a bumpy three-game run that includes a loss and two closer-than-expected victories. Let's not forget that," Harsin said during Monday's news conference. Boise State (8-1, 5-0 Mountain West) will attempt to reduce the number of dismayed fans when it hosts New

First place on line when UCLA visits No. 7 Utah

The answer to that question will go a long way to deciding the key Pac-12 South clash on Saturday in Salt Lake City. The Bruins (4-5, 4-2 Pac-12) haven't enjoyed much success against the No. 7 Utes in recent seasons. Snapping the losing streak against the Utes (8-1, 5-1) on Saturday seems like

No. 6 Oregon rested, ready for Arizona

No. 6 Oregon is rested and ready to make a run at the College Football Playoffs. Coming off a bye week, the Ducks finish the regular season against three unranked teams, starting Saturday night against Arizona at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. Oregon (8-1, 6-0 Pac-12) has a three-game lead in the Pac

No. 10 Oklahoma, No. 13 Baylor in Big 12 showdown

The Oklahoma-Baylor game turned into a budding rivalry earlier this decade when coach Art Briles had the Bears soaring in Waco, Texas. The teams met as ranked foes in four consecutive seasons -- and five out of six years -- but Briles was ousted amid scandal, and Matt Rhule took over the helm in 2017

Fantasy football trade calls for Week 11
Fantasy football trade calls for Week 11

Start off Week 11 of the 2019 NFL fantasy football season by knowing which players you should target to trade for and who to trade away.

Fantasy Football: 4 things to know for Week 11
Fantasy Football: 4 things to know for Week 11

Charles Curtis gives you four fantasy things to know for Week 11.

Louisiana Supreme Court won
Louisiana Supreme Court won't revive 'NOLA no-call' suit

Louisiana's Supreme Court has refused to revive a New Orleans Saints fan's lawsuit against the NFL over officials' failure to call a penalty at a crucial point in a January playoff game. Attorney Antonio LeMon filed the lawsuit after officials failed to flag a Los Angeles Rams player for

All-America Watch: Clemson QB Lawrence back in top form
All-America Watch: Clemson QB Lawrence back in top form

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) -- Praise him or criticize him, Trevor Lawrence doesn't care. Not as long as the quarterback keeps improving and No. 3 Clemson keeps winning.

Week 11: Taking Stock Of All 32 NFL Backfields
Week 11: Taking Stock Of All 32 NFL Backfields

We have 10 weeks of regular season data in the books. Let's pause and decipher the league's various committee backfields ahead of Week 11. (AP)

Chris Herndon, Brian Winters land on injured reserve
Chris Herndon, Brian Winters land on injured reserve

Jets tight end Chris Herndon's lost 2019 season officially came to an end on Tuesday. Herndon served a four-game suspension to open the year, missed four games with a hamstring injury once he was eligible to return and then fractured a rib in his regular season debut against the Giants last Sunday

Colorado
Colorado's live mascot Ralphie V to retire

Colorado's live buffalo mascot Ralphie V will retire after 12 seasons of roaming the field. The university said Tuesday that Ralphie, who turned 13 in October, hasn't been showing the same consistency as she has in prior seasons. Ralphie V will make her final appearance on Nov. 23 against Washington

Top Wake receiver Sage Surratt out for season with injury
Top Wake receiver Sage Surratt out for season with injury

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) -- Wake Forest receiver Sage Surratt will miss the rest of the season with an unspecified injury that will require surgery.

Ravens grab top spot in AP Pro32 poll; Patriots are No. 2
Ravens grab top spot in AP Pro32 poll; Patriots are No. 2

Lamar Jackson has been one of the most dynamic players in the league this season. The Baltimore Ravens quarterback has 2,036 passing yards and 15 touchdowns, along with 702 rushing yards and six rushing TDs. Jackson went 15 for 17 for 223 yards and three touchdowns and added a dazzling 47-yard touchdown

Ravens grab top spot in AP Pro32 poll; Patriots are No. 2
Ravens grab top spot in AP Pro32 poll; Patriots are No. 2

Lamar Jackson has been one of the most dynamic players in the league this season. The Baltimore Ravens quarterback has 2,036 passing yards and 15 touchdowns, along with 702 rushing yards and six rushing TDs. Jackson went 15 for 17 for 223 yards and three touchdowns and added a dazzling 47-yard touchdown

No. 11 Florida looks for different outcome against Missouri
No. 11 Florida looks for different outcome against Missouri

Florida linebacker David Reese insists things will be different against Missouri this week. It's imperative if the Gators are going to make it to a New Year's Six bowl. No. 11 Florida (8-2, 5-2 Southeastern Conference) has lost two in a row against the Tigers (5-4, 2-3), and neither was close

Dan Hanzus
Dan Hanzus' Week 11 NFL power rankings

See where your team ranks on Dan Hanzus' NFL Power Rankings for Week 11 of the 2019 season.

NFL rumors: 49ers
NFL rumors: 49ers' Matt Breida getting second opinion on ankle sprain

The 49ers reportedly could be without Matt Breida for a period of time as he deals with a nagging sprained ankle.

Florida, Arizona State schedule football series for '28, '31

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida and Arizona State have agreed to play a home-and-home series beginning in 2028.

Panthers release Bryan Witzmann, sign Corn Elder
Panthers release Bryan Witzmann, sign Corn Elder

The Panthers are finally getting some linemen healthy, so they are letting some of their depth go. Via Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Panthers are releasing veteran guard Bryan Witzmann, source said. Witzmann was signed in late September for injury cover, and appeared in two games. He's spent

Trent Dilfer: Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is the
Trent Dilfer: Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is the 'poster child' for the evolution of football

Former NFL QB Trent Dilfer: Lamar Jackson is the 'poster child' for the evolution of football.

Michigan State coach Dantonio not thinking about his future
Michigan State coach Dantonio not thinking about his future

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Mark Dantonio says he is not thinking about his future as Michigan State's coach as the Spartans prepare to face rival Michigan this weekend.

QB Klassroom: Oklahoma QB Jalen Hurts
QB Klassroom: Oklahoma QB Jalen Hurts

Derrik Klassen dives into Oklahoma QB Jalen Hurts and why his performance against Iowa State wasn't as clean as the numbers suggest. (AP)

Waiver Wire: Week 11
Waiver Wire: Week 11

John Daigle recommends who to target as a replacement for Devonta Freeman and many others in the Week 11 edition of Waiver Wired. (AP)

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Patriots WR N'Keal Harry's college coach says NFL stage 'won't be too big for him'

Many rookies crumble under the pressure that comes with playing in the NFL, but Herm Edwards is confident New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry won't have that problem.

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Foles, Kyle Allen
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Foles, Kyle Allen

Now that we're fully entrenched in the double-digit weeks of the fantasy football season, owners can officially consider this the stretch run. Players keep getting hurt and, not to mention, the four teams on byes in Week 11 all have really great players (the Packers, Titans, Giants, Seahawks).

Tale of 2 left tackles: Taylor Lewan and Garett Bolles
Tale of 2 left tackles: Taylor Lewan and Garett Bolles

Just like Denver's Garett Bolles, Tennessee's Taylor Lewan has been dogged by penalties all season, and the Titans' struggling left tackle did just what the Broncos' grabby left tackle did earlier this season: he went on a postgame rant about the flags in the locker room after a penalty-filled

NFL At 100-AP Was There-Super Bowl 52
NFL At 100-AP Was There-Super Bowl 52

As part of its celebration of its 100th season, the NFL is designating a Game of the Week, each chosen to highlight a classic matchup. The following is the story from Super Bowl 52 on Feb 4, 2018. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- As their delirious fans sang their theme song and their owner lifted the Lombardi

Josh McDaniels gives positive update on Patriots rookie N
Josh McDaniels gives positive update on Patriots rookie N'Keal Harry's progress

N'Keal Harry could make his New England Patriots debut in Sunday's Week 11 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, and it sounds like he's making good progress in practice over the last few weeks.

'Good Morning Football' previews Pittsburgh Steelers-Cleveland Browns Week 11 matchup

The "Good Morning Football" crew previews Pittsburgh Steelers-Cleveland Browns Week 11 matchup. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on FOX

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The 'Good Morning Football' crew recreates Philly Special ahead of Philadelphia Eagles-New England Patriots Week 11 matchup

The "Good Morning Football" crew recreates the Philly Special ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots game.

Through 100 seasons, 1972 Dolphins remain NFL
Through 100 seasons, 1972 Dolphins remain NFL's only perfect team

The 49ers lost on Monday night, which means the 1972 Dolphins won. With the 49ers no longer undefeated, the '72 Dolphins will remain, through another season, the only perfect team in NFL history. That Dolphins team went 14-0 in the regular season and won Super Bowl VII to complete the only undefeated

Ask Farrell: Where should Minnesota be ranked in CFP poll?
Ask Farrell: Where should Minnesota be ranked in CFP poll?

Where will Minnesota be ranked in this week's CFB Playoff poll?

Take Two: Will Demond Demas stick with Texas A&M?
Take Two: Will Demond Demas stick with Texas A&M?

Demond Demas is the second-ranked receiver prospect in the 2020 class.

Top five NFL prospects at DE, regardless of class
Top five NFL prospects at DE, regardless of class

Chase Young is on track to be a top-five pick in next year's NFL Draft.

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