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Offseason QB derby could be dictated by what Bears do with the No. 1 pick and Justin Fields
Read full article: Offseason QB derby could be dictated by what Bears do with the No. 1 pick and Justin FieldsThe Chicago Bears already faced this decision once — keep quarterback Justin Fields or start anew with the No. 1 overall pick.
Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys win the NFC East by beating the Commanders 38-10
Read full article: Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys win the NFC East by beating the Commanders 38-10Dak Prescott threw two of his four touchdown passes to CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys won the NFC East and secured the No. 2 seed in the conference by closing the regular season with a 38-10 victory over the Washington Commanders.
Brock Purdy bounces back, 49ers clinch the NFC’s top seed by beating the Commanders 27-10
Read full article: Brock Purdy bounces back, 49ers clinch the NFC’s top seed by beating the Commanders 27-10Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes and the San Francisco 49ers clinched the top seed in the NFC by beating the Washington Commanders 27-10.
Howell's interception-filled season continues with two more in Washington's loss to San Francisco
Read full article: Howell's interception-filled season continues with two more in Washington's loss to San FranciscoSam Howell threw two more interceptions in the Washington Commanders' 27-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Brissett to start for the Commanders against the 49ers after Howell was pulled from the last 2 games
Read full article: Brissett to start for the Commanders against the 49ers after Howell was pulled from the last 2 gamesJacoby Brissett is set to start at quarterback for the Washington Commanders on Sunday when they host the NFC-leading San Francisco 49ers.
Dolphins DE/LB Bradley Chubb named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
Read full article: Dolphins DE/LB Bradley Chubb named AFC Defensive Player of the WeekThe Miami Dolphins earned a shutout win over the New York Jets on Sunday, and likely wouldn’t have been able to do so without a much-needed performance by their star defensive end/ linebacker Bradley Chubb.
Hill has 2 TDs as the Dolphins beat the Commanders 45-15. They're 9-3 for the 1st time since 2001
Read full article: Hill has 2 TDs as the Dolphins beat the Commanders 45-15. They're 9-3 for the 1st time since 2001Tyreek Hill had two touchdowns among his 157 yards receiving to help the Miami Dolphins rout the Washington Commanders 45-15.
Bland, Prescott help Cowboys to 13th straight home win with 45-10 victory over Commanders
Read full article: Bland, Prescott help Cowboys to 13th straight home win with 45-10 victory over CommandersDaRon Bland set an NFL record with his fifth interception return for a touchdown this season, Dak Prescott threw four TD passes and the Dallas Cowboys pulled away for a 45-10 Thanksgiving victory over the Washington Commanders.
Broncos trade benched pass rusher Randy Gregory to 49ers in deal including swap of 2024 draft picks
Read full article: Broncos trade benched pass rusher Randy Gregory to 49ers in deal including swap of 2024 draft picksThe Denver Broncos are sending benched pass rusher Randy Gregory to the San Francisco 49ers in a deal that includes a swap of 2024 draft picks.
Magic Johnson chides his Commanders for 'no intensity' in a 40-20 loss to previously winless Chicago
Read full article: Magic Johnson chides his Commanders for 'no intensity' in a 40-20 loss to previously winless ChicagoWashington Commanders part-owner Magic Johnson has chided his NFL team for showing no intensity or fire in a 40-20 loss to the previously winless Chicago Bears.
Pro Picks: Handing the Bears their 15th straight loss won't come easy for the Commanders
Read full article: Pro Picks: Handing the Bears their 15th straight loss won't come easy for the CommandersPushing the NFC champions to overtime is only a positive step if the Washington Commanders beat a team that’s lost 14 straight.
Howell leads big rally for Commanders, who hold on to beat Broncos after Wilson's Hail Mary
Read full article: Howell leads big rally for Commanders, who hold on to beat Broncos after Wilson's Hail MaryThe Washington Commanders secured their first 2-0 start in 12 years with a 35-33 win over the Denver Broncos.
Bieniemy brings a vocal, winning approach to his new job as Commanders offensive coordinator
Read full article: Bieniemy brings a vocal, winning approach to his new job as Commanders offensive coordinatorEric Bieniemy is bringing a vocal approach and two Super Bowl rings to his new job as Washington Commanders offensive coordinator.
No. 24 NC State stuns NC 34-30 with 2 TDs in 26 seconds
Read full article: No. 24 NC State stuns NC 34-30 with 2 TDs in 26 secondsDevin Leary threw two touchdown passes in a 26-second span, with No. 24 North Carolina State recovering an onside kick in between, to stun North Carolina 34-30 on Friday night and remain alive in the ACC Atlantic Division title chase.
Chandler, Tar Heels rally past No. 10 Demon Deacons, 58-55
Read full article: Chandler, Tar Heels rally past No. 10 Demon Deacons, 58-55Ty Chandler ran for career highs of 213 yards and four touchdowns and North Carolina overcame an 18-point deficit to beat No. 10 Wake Forest 58-55 on Saturday, handing the Demon Deacons their first loss in a nonconference matchup of instate Atlantic Coast Conference teams.
Wake's Clawson, Pitt's Pickett top AP's midyear ACC honors
Read full article: Wake's Clawson, Pitt's Pickett top AP's midyear ACC honorsWake Forest coach Dave Clawson and Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett headline The Associated Press' list of midseason football honorees for the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Howell accounts for four TDs as Tar Heels hold off Miami
Read full article: Howell accounts for four TDs as Tar Heels hold off MiamiMiami was in position to tie or win when reaching the North Carolina 16-yard line in the final minute, but linebacker Cedric Gray intercepted a tipped pass with 6 seconds left.
Texas A&M runs past North Carolina in Orange Bowl, 41-27
Read full article: Texas A&M runs past North Carolina in Orange Bowl, 41-27Texas A&M head coach Jumbo Fisher raises his hands during the trophy presentation at the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Texas A&M defeated North Carolina 41-27. 14 North Carolina 41-27 on Saturday night — capping a winless bowl season for the Atlantic Coast Conference. North Carolina: The Tar Heels gave up 24 points in the fourth quarter, after allowing just 17 points in the first 45 minutes. North Carolina still could finish ranked for only the fourth time in the last 27 seasons. North Carolina: An ACC opponent likely awaits in Week 1 next season.
Texas A&M, North Carolina look forward, await Orange Bowl
Read full article: Texas A&M, North Carolina look forward, await Orange Bowl13 CFP) in the 87th edition of the Orange Bowl. “I always say this: The Orange Bowl is as good as it gets,” Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher said Friday. Thing is, neither of those running backs — Michael Carter and Javonte Williams — chose to play in the Orange Bowl. “That’s 4,000 yards worth of offense and our leading tackler on defense and two captains,” North Carolina coach Mack Brown said. With them gone, it means even more pressure will be on North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell.
No. 20 UNC runs wild, rolls past No. 9 Miami 62-26
Read full article: No. 20 UNC runs wild, rolls past No. 9 Miami 62-2620 North Carolina embarrassed No. Carter ran for 308 yards and two touchdowns, while Williams had 236 yards and three touchdowns for the Tar Heels (8-3, 7-3 Atlantic Coast Conference). Sam Howell threw for a score, ran for a score and caught a TD pass for the Tar Heels. And when those rankings are updated Tuesday night, the Tar Heels will more than likely jump the Hurricanes; Miami was No. 10 in those rankings this past week, seven spots clear of North Carolina.
Williams, Carter lead No. 14 UNC past No. 23 NC State 48-21
Read full article: Williams, Carter lead No. 14 UNC past No. 23 NC State 48-2123 North Carolina State 48-21 on Saturday in the first meeting with both rivals ranked in the AP Top 25 since 1993. And it came two weeks after Carter and Williams powered the Tar Heels to 399 yards rushing in a win against Virginia Tech. But N.C. State managed 34 yards rushing and had four turnovers. UNC: The Tar Heels had won six straight games before last weekend’s loss at FSU. UNC: The Tar Heels visit Virginia next Saturday.
Carter, No. 8 UNC run past No. 19 Virginia Tech 56-45
Read full article: Carter, No. 8 UNC run past No. 19 Virginia Tech 56-45North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) scores a touchdown against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Carter, No. 8 UNC run past No. 19 Virginia Tech 56-45
Read full article: Carter, No. 8 UNC run past No. 19 Virginia Tech 56-4519 Virginia Tech. 19 Virginia Tech 56-45 on Saturday. Khalil Herbert ran for 138 yards and two touchdowns for Virginia Tech (2-1, 2-1), which again played shorthanded due to coronavirus and injury issues. “North Carolina’s explosive on offense,” Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente said. Things got closer, but the Tar Heels rolled with an offense that looked equally as prolific whether throwing or running.
Hurricanes see signs of improvement despite slow start
Read full article: Hurricanes see signs of improvement despite slow startNorth Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Sam Howell drops back to pass against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Kenan Stadium on Sept. 07, 2019 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. CORAL GABLES, Fla. - The Miami Hurricanes see signs of improvement despite a slow start to their season. I mean, we didn't win the game and all, but as an offense it was a positive for us. We need to execute, we need to finish, we need to learn how to finish as a team." It's a stretch of five straight games at Hard Rock Stadium for the Canes that includes: Central Michigan, Virginia Tech, Virginia, and Georgia Tech.
North Carolina hangs on for 28-25 win against Hurricanes
Read full article: North Carolina hangs on for 28-25 win against HurricanesNorth Carolina's Dazz Newsome dives to make a catch in front of Miami's DJ Ivey (8) and Romeo Finley #(30) during the second half at Kenan Stadium on Sept. 07, 2019 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Tar Heels won 28-25. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Sam Howell found Dazz Newsome just inside the end zone for the go-ahead touchdown with 1:01 left to help North Carolina rally past Miami 28-25 on Saturday night. Grant Halverson/Getty Images North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Sam Howell drops back to pass against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Kenan Stadium on Sept. 07, 2019 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Howell was unflappable in the closing moments, sending North Carolina to its first 2-0 start since 2014.
2019 college football preview
Read full article: 2019 college football previewThe Tigers won their last national championship in 2010 by holding off Oregon 22-19 in the pre-playoff era. These two have been going at it annually since 2010, when Fisher succeeded Bobby Bowden at Florida State. 8 Florida at MissouriAP Photo/Jeff Roberson Missouri Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant throws during practice, Aug. 12, 2019, in Columbia, Missouri. In fact, Alabama is only team to participate in every College Football Playoff since it began during the 2014 season. The Gators snapped a five-game losing steak to Florida State with a 41-14 win in Tallahassee last year.