$45M Legends Defend Caleb Downs as NFL Draft Could Be Ruined by Cotton Bowl Defeat

01/02/26 1:00 PM

One definite thing about Ohio State’s horrendous loss to Miami is that you can point fingers at everybody, from O-line to D-line, from Julian Sayin’s blunder pick-six to the RB corps, except Caleb Downs. The Ohio State safety has been the best defensive player on the field for the Buckeyes for the last 2 seasons, […] The post $45M Legends Defend Caleb Downs as NFL Draft Could Be Ruined by Cotton Bowl Defeat appeared first on EssentiallySports.

'Field of Dreams' To Hoops On A Battleship: MLB Speedway Classic Joins This List

08/01/25 6:12 PM

Ahead of the MLB Speedway Classic, there have been plenty of interesting settings for major sporting events.

'I Hope So': Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers Confident in Ability to Continue Playing

01/01/26 11:11 AM

Aaron Rodgers hinted at a possible 2026 return, as the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Baltimore Ravens in an AFC North title game.

'I'll Forever Be in Debt': Ohio State Coach Ryan Day Lauds Caleb Downs

01/01/26 11:42 AM

Ohio State coach Ryan Day reflected on Caleb Downs' impact after their Cotton Bowl loss, particularly praising his leadership.

'It Felt Like a Movie': TCU Gets Stunning Alamo Bowl Victory Over USC

12/31/25 1:28 PM

Jeremy Payne's game-winning touchdown in overtime capped off TCU's comeback victory over USC in the Alamo Bowl.

'It’s Going to be Fantastic': NASCAR-INDYCAR Weekend Brings Excitement to Phoenix

09/17/25 12:18 PM

What's better than one race in a Phoenix weekend — two races! That'll be the case when NASCAR & INDYCAR host a desert doubleheader in 2026.

'Opening Pathways': LIV Golf CEO Announces Expanded 2026 Opportunities

12/30/25 3:45 PM

LIV Golf expanded the 2026 field to 57 players with three wild card spots available through January promotions.

'We Didn't Get It Done': Ryan Day Takes Blame for Ohio State CFP Loss to Miami

01/01/26 10:06 AM

Ryan Day, who assumed offensive playcalling duties, took responsibility for Ohio State's Cotton Bowl loss to Miami.

'We Have the Best Defense': Oregon Blanks Texas Tech in Orange Bowl

01/01/26 4:11 PM

Dante Moore led Oregon past Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl for the first shutout of a ranked opponent since 2012.

10 Burning Questions Still Waiting To Be Answered After MLB Winter Meetings

12/18/25 4:59 PM

Here are 10 burning questions from FOX Sports' MLB reporters Deesha Thosar and Rowan Kavner that, when answered, will make the stove sizzle.