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Eagles sign former Rams edge rusher two days before facing LA

For the 2nd straight week, Ochaun Mathis will be a member of the opposing team when the Rams take the field

The Philadelphia Eagles might be looking for some intel on the Los Angeles Rams’ defense ahead of Sunday night’s showdown at SoFi Stadium. On Friday morning, just two days before facing the Rams, the Eagles signed one of LA’s former draft picks: 2023 sixth-rounder, Ochaun Mathis.

Philadelphia added Mathis to the practice squad after he was released by the Patriots this week. That means this will be the second straight week Mathis will be a member of the opposing team when the Rams take the field.

It’s not certain that Mathis will be elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s game and he was inactive last week against the Rams, so it’s possible he won’t get the chance to play against the team that drafted him.

Mathis was released by the Rams in August when they trimmed their roster down and the Patriots signed him just five days later. He was active for eight games with the Rams last year and five with New England this season.

Oklahoma vs Alabama injury report: Sooners Wide Receivers Downgraded

The Oklahoma Sooners look to be heading into their matchup with Alabama once again without key wide receivers.

Just when it seemed like things were coming together for the Oklahoma Sooners on the injury front, at least a little bit, the Sooners downgraded Jalil Farooq to questionable.

On the initial injury report, Farooq wasn’t even listed, so his presence puts in doubt his availability for Saturday’s game against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Oklahoma can’t seem to find any luck on the injury front, but that’s been the case all year.

Once again, the Sooners are trending to be without their top five wide receivers against Alabama.

Here’s a look at the latest injury report.

Oklahoma injury report

Player Position Status 11/20
Jayden Gibson WR OUT
Gentry Williams DB OUT
Geirean Hatchett OL OUT
Nic Anderson WR OUT
Kendel Dolby DB OUT
Andrel Anthony WR OUT
Jacob Sexton OL OUT
Jake Taylor OL OUT
Deion Burks WR OUT
Joshua Bates OL Doubtful
Jalil Farooq WR Questionable
Jovantae Barnes RB Questionable

 Alabama injury report

Player Position Status 11/20
Keon Sabb DB OUT
Cole Adams WR OUT
Quandarrius Robinson LB OUT

Michael Tarquin injury update

After missing Oklahoma’s last two games against Maine and Missouri, it looks like starting tackle Michael Tarquin will be back in action this week after not landing on the initial injury report. Now, the question becomes, does he take over at right or left tackle?

Jalil Farooq injury update

Jalil Farooq has been recovering from a surgically repaired broken foot suffered in week one. He appeared on a limited basis two weeks ago against Missouri. After initially not showing up on the injury report, Farooq was listed as questionable on Thursday’s update.

Deion Burks injury update

Deion Burks was downgraded to out for Saturday’s game against Alabama. He suffered a concussion in the second half of the Missouri game. Though it’ll be two weeks between games, there’s no reason to rush Burks back from injury at this point in the season.

Jovantae Barnes injury update

Jovantae Barnes sprained his ankle during his 200-yard effort against Maine and was forced to miss the game against Missouri. Though listed as questionable for this week, he’s had two weeks to rest. Depending on how severe the initial injury was, he could be back in action this week.

Gavin Sawchuk injury update

Running back Gavin Sawchuk was off the injury report for Oklahoma’s game against Missouri but didn’t play. Instead, Taylor Tatum, Xavier Robinson, and Sam Franklin who got the running back snaps. Could Sawchuk be available this week to help the Sooners’ rushing attack?

Joshua Bates injury update

Joshua Bates was moved to out for this Saturday against Alabama.

USC-UCLA game is huge for Lincoln Riley

This is a big game for Lincoln Riley.

With the USC Trojans and UCLA Bruins facing off in a rivalry game, we talked to Trojans Wire editor Matt Zemek about some different topics.

One of them is Lincoln Riley, who has been involved in discussions amid a disappointing year for the Trojans.

When asked how big this UCLA game is for Riley, Zemek had an honest answer.

“Let’s put it this way: If he loses to DeShaun Foster in Foster’s first season, that would be a level of humiliation which would exceed every previous USC loss under Riley, with the possible exception of the Cotton Bowl against Tulane. The loss would also mean that USC would have to beat Notre Dame to clinch a bowl bid. USC would be unlikely to even make a bowl game. The Trojans could sink to 5-7, which was the record of the team in 2018 under Clay Helton. If Riley loses this game, he is undoubtedly on the hot seat entering 2025. If he wants a smoother ride at USC (not that it’s going to be smooth anyway), he absolutely must win this game. There are zero excuses for the Trojans at this point. This is the game they almost surely have to win if they want to get a bowl bid and secure those crucial December bowl practices, which help the coaching staff build the roster and develop players heading into spring ball.”

If Riley and USC lose to UCLA, things could get ugly for the Trojans.

What channel is Michigan State vs. Purdue on today? Time, TV schedule for Week 13 game

See how you can watch, listen or stream Michigan State football’s game vs. Purdue on Friday

Spartans fans won’t have to wait until Saturday to see their team play this week.

Michigan State will return to Spartan Stadium on Friday night in a home matchup against Purdue. This will mark the third time this year that Michigan State has played on Friday night.

The Spartans come into this matchup looking to snap a three-game losing streak. Michigan State has lost six of their last seven games, and now sit at 4-6 overall and 2-5 in Big Ten play this year. The Spartans will need to win both of their final two games to reach bowl eligibility.

Purdue comes into this matchup with even less success than the Spartans this year. The Boilermakers are 1-9 overall and 0-7 in Big Ten play, with their lone win coming in the season opener against FCS foe Indiana State.

Check out the game details for tonight’s matchup between the Spartans and Boilermakers below:

What channel is Michigan State vs. Purdue on?

TV channel: FOX

Livestream: Fubo

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Michigan State vs. Purdue game time

  • Date: Friday, November 22nd
  • Start time: 8 p.m. ET

The Spartans vs. Boilermakers game starts at 8 p.m. ET from Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan.

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Cori Close calls weekend of women’s college hoops ‘Final Four level’

A lot of talent coming to SoCal this weekend.

The defending champion and #1 team in the country, South Carolina Gamecocks visiting Pauley Pavilion and the #5 ranked Bruins this Sunday won’t be the only heavyweight battle this weekend in women’s college basketball, with #3 USC hosting #6 Notre Dame in what could be a preview of what’s to come in the NCAA Tournament in March.

Or at least that’s what UCLA head coach Cori Close suggested in her post-game press conference after the Bruins’ 101-52 win over Arkansas last Sunday. 

“It’s going to be an unbelievable atmosphere,” Close said of the top-five matchup against the Gamecocks. “I love it that the day before Notre Dame to play USC. It’s like Final Four-level basketball in November, in LA. How awesome is that?”

Close and the Bruins will certainly have their hands full on Sunday, with the Gamecocks having won 43 games in a row entering Sunday’s game. The last loss for South Carolina came in the Final Four back in 2023 against Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes, where Clark needed 41 points to hold off South Carolina 77-73.

It will be quite the collection of talent in Los Angeles this weekend, with both schools welcoming top-ten opponents with the Crosstown Showdown between the Bruins’ and the Trojans’ football teams right in between the two basketball games.

LOOK: Wisconsin arrives at Greenbrier Tip-Off for first road games of 2024-25 season

LOOK: Wisconsin arrives to Greenbrier Tip-Off for first road game of 2024-25 season

Wisconsin (5-0) will play its first road game of the 2024-25 season against UCF (4-0) at the Greenbrier Tip-Off on Friday.

Staged at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, the non-conference tournament serves as an early-season test for the No. 19-ranked Badgers.

Unlike any other game throughout the season, the atmosphere surrounding these two or three-day tournaments is much different than a contest at the Kohl Center or elsewhere. The environments often stray from what players may be accustomed to, as they’re usually played in a condensed gymnasium or a ballroom.

Just a day before their test vs. the Knights, Wisconsin’s group appears to be acclimating to that environment. The Badgers staged Thursday’s practice in what appears to be an actual ballroom. Ornate drapes and chairs quite literally surround the hardwood.

Luckily for John Tonje and company, Greg Gard has been here before. The Badgers have participated in 17 non-conference tournaments over the past 19 seasons, including seven of the previous eight seasons under Gard.

Wisconsin has found immense success at these events under Gard, headlined by a recent win at the 2023 Fort Myers Tip-Off.

The Badgers’ second game of the weekend is scheduled for Nov. 24 against either LSU or Pittsburgh, depending on Friday’s results. A tournament triumph would unquestionably elevate in the Badgers even higher in the next version of the AP Poll.

Jon Gruden says he’s irritated by Ravens problems with penalties

Gruden went on to point how Ronnie Stanley, who he says is one of his favorite left tackles in the game, has nine penalties.

On the eve of the season opener, former NFL head coach Jon Gruden posted a video on his YouTube channel expressing his excitement for the potential of the Lamar Jackson-Derrick Henry backfield combination.

Gruden used a whiteboard to illustrate how the sky was indeed the limit for the Baltimore Ravens’ zone-read attack.

In a new video discussing the Ravens, Gruden’s tone has shifted from optimistic enthusiasm to angry disappointment.

“They have really irritated me with their slow starts,” Gruden articulated, referencing the games against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals.

“They really have to get started faster, and that’s critical for their defense as well. Play with a lead, and make somebody chase ya.”

Chucky then brought up the biggest bugaboo of this Ravens season so far.

 “Very important that the Ravens eliminate the penalties. They’re No. 1 in the league in penalties, it’s ridiculous…they’ve gotta get rid of the penalties”

Gruden went on to point out how Ronnie Stanley, who he says is one of his favorite left tackles in the game, has nine penalties.

He then mentioned how left guard Patrick Mekhari has ten and right guard Daniel Faalele five.

“Now if you’re the offensive line coach, you’re probably gonna say ‘hey, you’re pissing me off.’ We gotta get rid of the penalties.”

No lies detected.

But the best part of this video, which appears to be in sponsored partnership with a sportsbook, is when Gruden mocks referees with jacked arms going out of their way to show off their biceps for the cameras.

Gruden does a great job imitating how a buff official will use the rule book gesture that indicates holding as an excuse to do the old “Which way to the beach?” routine.

Funny stuff!

And again, no lies were detected.

No. 9 Tennessee defeats Virginia in Baha Mar Championship

Tennessee defeats Virginia basketball in the Bahamas.

No. 9 Tennessee (5-0) opened play in the Baha Mar Championship on Thursday versus Virginia (3-1). Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.

The Vols were victorious, 64-42, at Baha Mar Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas.

Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier led all scorers with 26 points, including 18 points in the final 18 minutes of the contest. He converted 10-of-23 field goal attempts and 6-of-12 three-point attempts.

Igor Milicic Jr. led the Vols in rebounding (8), while Zakai Zeigler led Tennessee in assists (6).

Tennessee will next play Baylor on Friday in the Baha Mar Championship. Tipoff is slated for 9:30 p.m. EST and will be televised by CBS Sports Network.

Is Tommi Hill playing on Saturday? Injury updates for the Husker cornerback

Nebraska cornerback Tommi Hill is dealing with a foot injury. Here are the latest updates.

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule has confirmed that defensive back Tommi Hill will be out for the remainder of the regular season. The cornerback has been dealing with a foot injury for most of the 2024 season. In seven games this season, he’s recorded 21 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, one pass breakup, and one interception (returned for a touchdown). The coaches and media named him Honorable Mention All-Big Ten for the 2023 seasons. Hill entered 2024 with draft expectations and was invited to the upcoming Senior Bowl. Matt Rhule made the official announcement on Thursday afternoon.

Tommi Hill injury update

Matt Rhule said the following on Thursday

“Tommi will be out for the next two games. He’s tried to play. It’s obviously tough. He’s dealing with a lot. So I just shut him down. He’s been invited to the Senior Bowl and maybe he’ll be ready for bowl practice. He’s out there playing at half and three-quarter speed that led to first touchdown against USC and the first touchdown against Indiana and the first touchdown in the Illinois game. I feel for him, he came in with high expectations.”

How long will Tommi Hill be out?

On Thursday, Rhule announced that the senior cornerback would be out for the season’s final two games as he continues to rehab from his injury and prepare for the Senior Bowl.

The Huskers will face the Badgers this Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT and can be seen on Big Ten Network.

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Daniel Jones weighs leaving Giants for remainder of season

Daniel Jones doesn’t want to let his New York Giants teammates down but admits some consideration has been given to leaving the team.

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones showed rare emotion as he took the podium in East Rutherford, New Jersey for the final time on Thursday.

Recognizing what is to come, Jones read from a prepared statement in which he effectively said goodbye after thanking the organization, his teammates, and the fans.

That goodbye is likely to become official sooner rather than later.

Jones admitted that consideration has been given to requesting his release or leaving the team for the remainder of this season. Whatever decision he makes, it will likely come following Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

“I think first you think about what’s best for the team and how you can help. And then myself, and what’s best for my situation going forward,” Jones told reporters. “I’m still processing and trying to think through what the best thing is for this team and what the best thing is for me.”

Given the emotional nature of Jones’ statement and how it was written in the past tense, it’s pretty evident which way he’s leaning. And as much as he’d like to help the team, there’s nothing left for him to do. During practice on Thursday, Jones was relegated to taking practice squad reps at safety.

There’s no need for him to continue wallowing in the humiliation.

“This is the NFL,” Jones said when asked if Joe Schoen has shown him respect. “I’ve got the injury guarantee. So, that’s that. I understand it. They don’t want to take any risks. At that point, it’s just do as you’re told.”

Jones does not believe his professional career is over and feels there is plenty left in the tank. He looks forward to the next opportunity, which may even come this season if the Giants ultimately decide to release him.

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