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Penn State football schedule: Is Penn State playing today? 

Is Penn State playing today? Here’s a look at the schedule and the games to come. 

Penn State is set for a rare Thursday night kickoff as it continues its mission to bring home a national championship. The Nittany Lions are in the Orange Bowl down in Miami, Florida on Thursday night where they will battle Notre Dame for a spot in the College Football Playoff national championship game later this month.

Penn State has bullied its way into its spot in the Orange Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal. Penn State easily took care of ACC runner-up SMU at home in the first round of the playoff and followed that up by pulling away for a double-digit victory over Mountain West Conference champion Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl.

Notre Dame overpowered Indiana in South Bend in the first round of the playoff and is coming off a big win over SEC champion Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. The Irish are a slight favorite in the Orange Bowl, but this should be a good defensive battle in Miami.

Here is a look back at Penn State’s schedule to this date as they prepare for the semifinal round in the Orange Bowl.

Penn State 2024 schedule

  • Aug. 31: at West Virginia (W, 34-12)
  • Sept. 7: Bowling Green (W, 34-27)
  • Sept. 21: Kent State (W, 56-0)
  • Sept. 28: Illinois (W, 21-7)
  • Oct. 5: UCLA (W, 27-11)
  • Oct. 12: at USC (W, 33-30 OT)
  • Oct. 26: at Wisconsin (W, 28-13)
  • Nov. 2: Ohio State (L, 20-13)
  • Nov. 9: Washington (W, 35-6)
  • Nov. 16: at Purdue (W, 49-10)
  • Nov. 23: at Minnesota (W, 26-25)
  • Nov. 30: Maryland (W, 44-7)
  • Dec. 7: Oregon (L, 45-37; Big Ten Championship Game)
  • Dec. 21: vs. SMU (W, 38-10; College Football Playoff First Round)
  • Dec. 31: Boise State (W, 31-14; Fiesta Bowl, CFP Quarterfinal)
  • Jan. 9: Notre Dame (Orange Bowl, CFP Semifinal)
  • Record: 13-2

Is Jeremiyah Love playing today? Injury updates for Notre Dame running back

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is dealing with a knee injury. Here are the latest updates.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back [autotag]Jeremiyah Love[/autotag] hurt his knee against USC and then tweaked it against Georgia in Notre Dame’s 23-10 win over the Bulldogs in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal.

He has a brace on his knee, but Notre Dame head coach [autotag]Marcus Freeman[/autotag] has said he should be able to play against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Capital One Orange Bowl, which is a College Football Playoff semifinal matchup.

Jeremiyah Love injury update

Freeman said Love “had a good week of practice” before adding: “We have to be smart in terms of how much we’re asking him to do in practice. We’ve got to get him ready for the game. Nobody feels 100%, but J Love will be good to go.”

How long will Jeremiyah Love be out?

It appears Love will be able to play against Penn State, though he may be somewhat limited.

Notre Dame running back depth chart

If Love can’t go, or even if he’s available but is limited in terms of snaps, the Fighting Irish have a capable backup in [autotag]Jadarian Price[/autotag] — Price would be a starter on many teams.

[autotag]Aneyas Williams[/autotag] has made some nice plays in limited action, and [autotag]Devin Ford[/autotag] is listed behind him on the depth chart.

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Steelers vs Ravens injury report: Latest updates, news for wild-card round

Latest updates from the Pittsburgh Steelers injury report ahead of the wild-card matchup vs. the Ravens.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are heading back to Baltimore for a high-stakes AFC Wild-Card clash against the archrival Ravens in primetime on Saturday.

All eyes will be on veteran Russell Wilson to deliver. He’s shown flashes this season but has struggled lately. For the Steelers to topple the Ravens, Wilson will need to be in sync with his receivers from the opening snap. Timing routes, quick reads, and precise execution will be crucial. Most importantly, Wilson must protect the football against a ball-hawking Ravens defense that thrives on turnovers.

Baltimore boasts one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL, led by dynamic quarterback Lamar Jackson and the punishing Derrick Henry. For the Steelers to survive to round two, their defense must play lights-out football—dominating the trenches, limiting big plays, and forcing Jackson into uncomfortable situations. T.J. Watt and the pass rush will play a pivotal role, as will the secondary in containing the Ravens’ deep threats.

If Wilson takes care of the football and the Steelers’ defense rises to the occasion, Pittsburgh could punch its ticket to the next round.

Here’s a look at Wednesday’s injury and practice participation report for Ravens week:

Steelers injury report

Player Injury Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Game status
K Chris Boswell illness – DNP
*WR Roman Wilson hamstring FP FP
CB Donte Jackson back FP FP
**LB Cole Holcomb knee FP FP
DT Logan Lee calf FP FP
G Mason McCormick hand LP LP
OL Calvin Anderson groin FP FP
OL Isaac Seumalo NIR DNP FP
TE MyCole Pruitt knee LP DNP
DT Cameron Heyward illness DNP DNP

* In designated 21-day window to return from reserved/injured list
** In designated 21-day window to return from reserved/PUP list

DNP: Did not practice

LP: Limited participation 

FP: Full participation

NIR: Not injury related – resting

Ravens injury report

Player Injury Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Game status
WR Zay Flowers knee DNP DNP
S Kyle Hamilton knee LP FP
WR Deonte Harty knee FP DNP
RB Justice Hill concussion/illness LP FP

DNP: Did not practice

LP: Limited participation 

FP: Full participation

NIR: Not injury related – resting

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Ohio State football schedule: When do the Buckeyes play Texas? 

Here’s when the Buckeyes will return to the field in the College Football Playoff.

When will the Ohio State Buckeyes be back on the field for the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic?

The Buckeyes will meet the No. 5 seed Texas Longhorns at AT&T Stadium on Friday night (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN).

The winner of Friday’s game will move on to play either Notre Dame or Penn State on January 20th in the national championship game.

Ohio State Buckeyes 2024 schedule

  • Aug. 31: vs. Akron (W, 52-6)
  • Sep. 7: vs. Western Michigan (W, 56-0)
  • Sep. 21: vs. Marshall (W, 49-14)
  • Sep. 28: at Michigan State (W, 38-7)
  • Oct. 5: vs. Iowa (W, 35-7)
  • Oct. 12: at Oregon (L, 32-31)
  • Oct. 26: vs. Nebraska (W, 21-17)
  • Nov. 2: at Penn State (W, 20-13)
  • Nov. 9: vs. Purdue (W, 45-0)
  • Nov. 16: at Northwestern (W, 31-7)
  • Nov. 23: vs. Indiana (W, 38-15)
  • Nov. 30: vs. Michigan (L, 13-10)
  • Dec. 21: vs. Tennessee (W, 42-17. College Football Playoff first round)
  • Jan. 1: vs. Oregon (W, 41-21. College Football Playoff quarterfinal)
  • Jan 10: vs. Texas (College Football Playoff semifinal)
  • Record: 12-2

Notre Dame schedule: Is Notre Dame playing today? 

Is Notre Dame playing today? Here’s a look at the schedule and the games to come. 

Will the Notre Dame Fighting Irish be on the field today in the semifinal round of the College Football Playoff?

Following a 23-10 victory over the Georgia Bulldogs in the quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff, Notre Dame will return to the field to face the Penn State Nittany Lions on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 EST in the Capital One Orange Bowl. This will be a semifinal matchup for the College Football Playoff.

Notre Dame has not played against Penn State since 2007, when the Nittany Lions won 31-10. The all-time series stands at 9-9-1. The winner of this game will move on to the national championship game in Atlanta on Jan. 20.

Notre Dame 2024 schedule

  • Aug. 31: at Texas A&M (W, 23-13)
  • Sept. 7: vs. Northern Illinois (L, 16-14)
  • Sept. 14: at Purdue (W, 66-7)
  • Sept. 21: vs. Miami (Ohio) (W, 28-3)
  • Sept. 28: vs. Louisville (W, 31-24)
  • Oct. 5: Bye
  • Oct. 12: vs. Stanford (W, 49-7)
  • Oct. 19: at Georgia Tech (game played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta) (W, 31-13)
  • Oct. 26: at Navy (game played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey) (W, 51-14)
  • Nov. 2: Bye
  • Nov. 9: vs. Florida St. (W, 52-3)
  • Nov. 16: vs. Virginia (W, 35-14)
  • Nov. 23: vs. No. 19 Army (game played at Yankee Stadium in New York City) (W, 49-14)
  • Nov. 30: at USC (W, 49-35)
  • Dec. 20: vs. Indiana (W, 27-17)
  • Jan. 2 (postponed): vs. Georgia (W, 23-10) (This was the Allstate Sugar Bowl, a CFP quarterfinal game, played at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans)
  • Record: 13-1

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Prediction, betting odds and preview for Wisconsin basketball vs. Rutgers

Prediction, betting odds and preview for Wisconsin basketball vs. Rutgers

Wisconsin basketball (11-3, 1-2 Big Ten) returns to the hardwood for a road matchup against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (8-6, 1-2 Big Ten) on Monday.

The Badgers enter the contest fresh off a record-setting 116-85 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes on Friday. That triumph marked the first Big Ten victory of the 2024-25 slate for Greg Gard’s crew.

Sophomore guard John Blackwell led the way with a career-best 32 points off 11-of-18 from the field and 6-of-10 from distance. Wisconsin big men Steven Crowl and Nolan Winter also led the win, combining for 32 points and 15 rebounds.

Rutgers hasn’t experienced the same success as Wisconsin through its first 14 games. It is 8-6 entering Monday, plus 1-2 in Big Ten play. The Scarlet Knights have fallen to unranked Indiana, Princeton, Ohio State and Kennesaw State, alongside defeats to No. 5 Alabama and No. 13 Texas A&M. The team is positioned at No. 83 in the latest NCAA NET Rankings and boasts an 0-4 mark in Quadrant 1 games.

Captained by an electric true freshman combo of Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, the Scarlet Knights are raw but talented. Harper leads his crew with 22.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, and Bailey is responsible for 19.9 points, 7.7 rebounds and over a block a game. Outside of the duo, Rutgers does not roster any other player that accounts for more then 10 points per game.

Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET, 6:00 p.m. CT on Fox Sports 1. Before then, here are the betting odds and a full preview of how the Badgers and Scarlet Knights match up.

Wisconsin vs Rutgers game odds

All College Basketball Odds via BetMGM.

  • Point spread: Wisconsin favored by 1 1/2
  • Money line: Wisconsin minus-120, Rutgers plus-100
  • Over-under: 156 1/2

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Statistical Preview

KenPom:

  • Wisconsin: No. 26 overall (No. 12 offense, No. 80 defense)
  • Rutgers: No. 75 overall (No. 70 offense, No. 99 defense)

ESPN BPI:

  • Wisconsin: No. 36 overall (13.4) — No. 9 in the Big Ten
  • Rutgers No. 70 overall (8.2) — No. 16 in the Big Ten

2024-25 Averages:

  • Wisconsin: 83.9 points per game (46.3% shooting, 35.3% from three), 71.9 points allowed per game (41.8% shooting allowed, 30.7% from three)
  • Rutgers: 79.3 points per game (46.2% shooting, 33.2% from three), 75.0 points allowed per game (43.7% shooting allowed, 34.9% from three)

ESPN Matchup Predictor:

  • Wisconsin 58.6% chance to win, Rutgers 41.4%

Wisconsin Key Players

  • G John Blackwell (15.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists on 49.7% shooting)
  • G Max Klesmit (11.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, 3 assists on 33.6% shooting)
  • Wing John Tonje (18.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2 assists on 45.7% shooting)
  • C Steven Crowl (9.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists on 51% shooting)
  • F Nolan Winter (11.6 points, 6.1 rebounds on 61.8% shooting)

Rutgers Key Players

  • G Dylan Harper (22.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists on 52.3% shooting)
  • G/F Ace Bailey (19.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.3 blocks on 48.5% shooting)
  • G Jeremiah Williams (7.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists on 45.7% shooting)
  • G Jordan Derkack (7.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.6 on 36.0% shooting)
  • C Lathan Sommerville (7.8 points, 4.1 rebounds on 56.7% shooting)

Wisconsin vs Rutgers prediction, pick

The reason for the narrow spread revolves around Rutgers being at home for this contest. To put it flatly — the Scarlet Knights do not have enough depth or production to contend in the Big Ten. Harper and Bailey will be the two best players on the floor, but Wisconsin’s depth, poise and experience will shine bright in this matchup.

Both Harper and Bailey possess size on the perimeter, so Wisconsin should continue to funnel the ball inside to Steven Crowl and Nolan Winter. The interior pressure will open shots for dynamic scorers John Blackwell and John Tonje, who will have their hands full with Harper and Bailey.

Still, Wisconsin will win to move to 12-3 on the season.

Prediction: Wisconsin 83, Rutgers 70

Wisconsin vs Rutgers channel, start time, streaming:

Wisconsin vs Rutgers starts at 7 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. CT and can be seen on Fox Sports 1.

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Chamarri Conner injury vs Broncos: Latest news on Chiefs DB

#Chiefs DB Chamarri Conner is dealing with a shoulder injury. Here is the latest update.

Defensive back Chamarri Conner was forced to exit the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 18 matchup against the Denver Broncos.

The former Virginia Tech Hokie left the game in the third quarter and was ruled out by the Chiefs due to a shoulder injury.

How will Conner’s injury affect his availability for the playoffs?

Chamarri Conner injury update

Shortly after halftime, the Chiefs ruled Conner out for the remainder of their Week 18 matchup against the Broncos after he sustained a shoulder injury.

The severity of his shoulder injury remains unclear, and fans should stay tuned to hear what head coach Andy Reid has to say about Conner’s status after the game.

How long will Chamarri Conner be out?

Because the extent of his injury is unknown, it is too soon to tell how long Conner will be out, or if he will need to miss any time during the playoffs.

Chiefs DB depth chart

Rookie defensive backs Jaden Hicks and Chris Roland-Wallace will fill Conner’s shoes through the rest of Kansas City’s matchup against the Broncos.

Blake Corum injury vs. Seahawks: Latest news on Rams RB

Blake Corum left Sunday’s game in the 2nd quarter with a forearm injury and is questionable to return

(This post has been updated to provide new information)

The Los Angeles Rams made Kyren Williams a healthy scratch on Sunday as they chose to rest him before the playoffs, leaving Blake Corum as the starting running back for the season finale. It was an opportunity for Corum to showcase his ability with a heavier workload, but his time as the starter was short-lived.

Corum carried it twice for 10 yards in the first two quarters and caught one pass for 12 yards before suffering a forearm injury in the second quarter.

Blake Corum injury update

Corum has been ruled questionable to return with a forearm injury. It’s unclear when the injury occurred, but it may have happened on his 12-yard reception where he collided with Riq Woolen along the sideline.

Postgame update: Sean McVay told reporters that Corum fractured his forearm and will miss the playoffs, ending his season.

Rams RB depth chart

With Williams inactive, the Rams had Corum, Ronnie Rivers and Cody Schrader as their only three healthy running backs. If Corum doesn’t return, it’ll all be on Rivers and Schrader to handle the workload in the backfield the rest of the game.

Is Alvin Kamara playing today? Injury updates for Saints RB

Saints running back Alvin Kamara is dealing with a groin injury. Here are the latest updates.

The New Orleans Saints are preparing for their last game of the season and are without many offensive players they began the year with. One of whom, Alvin Kamara, is just 50 yards short of his first career 1,000 yards season.

Kamara has been out since part way through the Week 15 loss to the Washington Commanders. There has been hope that he could come back and try for the landmark, but his health has made that hard.

Alvin Kamara injury update

The groin injury that the running back has been dealing with has kept him out of practice the entire time, but he was not ruled out for the final game until Sunday. It had always felt unlikely that he would play and that was ultimately the decision they came to, as first reported by NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill.

How long will Alvin Kamara be out?

Since this is the last week of the season, Saints fans will have to wait until next year to see Kamara run the ball again.

Saints RB depth chart

The New Orleans running game has been brutal without Kamara or Taysom Hill. Kendre Miller was expected to see a bulk of carries, but is out from this game and has only run the ball 11 times for 18 yards in the last two weeks.

  • RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire
  • RB Jamaal Williams
  • RB Jordan Mims

Is Derek Carr playing today? Injury updates for Saints QB

Saints quarterback Derek Carr is dealing with a left hand injury. Here are the latest updates.

The New Orleans Saints are preparing for the Week 18 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, their final game of the 2024 NFL season.

Starting quarterback Derek Carr has been out for the past few weeks, leaving Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener to take over for the final stretch. There was at least some hope that he would be able to return before the end of the year, though.

Derek Carr injury update

Carr was, however, ruled out once again which will put an end to his campaign. He has been dealing with an left hand injury since the end of the Week 13 match against the New York Giants.

How long will Derek Carr be out?

Carr still seems to be at least close to getting over his injury, so fans should expect him to take the starting snaps next year barring any unforeseen moves this off season.

Saints QB depth chart

It will be in the hands of the youngsters once again. Rattler will get the start, but Haener may get some playing time if the offense comes out flat yet again.

  • QB Spencer Rattler
  • QB Jake Haener

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