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Caleb Williams eyes 4,000 yards passing as Bears try to clinch NFC’s No. 2 seed when they host Lions

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Though Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears fell out of the running for the No. 1 seed in the NFC last week, they still have plenty on the line before the playoffs begin. A milestone for the quarterback and a stronger postseason position for the team are at stake. Williams has a chance to become the first 4,000-yard passer in the founding NFL franchise's history, and the NFC North champion Bears can lock up the No. 2 seed in the NFC when they close the regular season against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on Sunday. “What's been stressed is going ...

Nebraska remains unbeaten with 58-56 win over MSU

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Rienk Mast hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:51 left and finished with 19 points to lead No. 13 Nebraska to a 58-56 victory over No. 9 Michigan State on Friday night. Fans rushed the court at the final buzzer as the Cornhuskers (14-0, 3-0 Big Ten) won their 18th ...

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Indiana routs Alabama 38-3 PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Fernando Mendoza threw three touchdown passes, Indiana's defense thoroughly throttled Alabama, and the top-seeded Hoosiers roared into the College Football Playoff semifinals with a 38-3 victory in the 112th Rose Bowl. Mendoza passed ...

Manning leads Texas to Citrus Bowl win over Michigan

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Arch Manning made big plays with his arm and his legs Wednesday in the Citrus Bowl, throwing two touchdown passes and putting it away with a 60-yard scoring run in a 41-27 victory that ended a rough month for No. 14 Michigan. Manning was an easy choice as the Citrus ...

Steelers’ playoff fate tied to a Detroit Lions fan

A trendy preseason pick to go far in the postseason, the Detroit Lions won't be playing beyond Sunday at Soldier Field. One of their fans, however, continues to have a big impact on the NFL's playoff picture heading into the final weekend of the regular season. The league suspended wide ...

Michigan, Texas prepare for future in Citrus Bowl clash

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Michigan Wolverines' present and future were in the same hotel room Sunday morning. Bringing those two together will be the big challenge in the coming months. The shadow around the program has centered on the firing of head coach Sherrone Moore on Dec. 10 for ...