Author: Angela Miele

The Penn State Nittany Lions won in a big way against Utah in the 2023 Rose Bowl. What started as a back-and-forth game, ended in a Penn State domination. Unfortunately for the Utes, once again quarterback Cam Rising had to exit the game early due to a left leg injury. The final score of this game was 35-21, Penn State. Here is what happened during the Rose Bowl, why it ended how it did, and which players had the biggest impact. Rose Bowl Overview The first half of this game ended 14-14 which may come as a surprise knowing Penn…

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders in overtime 37-34. While of course the team and fans would have preferred a blowout win with no injuries, is it possible that the close 49ers game was not completely a bad thing for them? This matchup showed some weakness on both sides of the ball and there is a lot that will need to be fixed ahead of playoffs. After this close 49ers game, here is how the struggles they faced can possibly help San Francisco as they move forward. Close 49ers Game: Quick Recap The biggest issue within this…

The San Francisco 49ers have defeated the Las Vegas Raiders in a close overtime matchup. This win required all the top 49ers players to step up and secure the victory. The 49ers have won nine games in a row, the first time since 1997. This win also puts them in the number two seed with one more game left in the regular season. Here are the top 49ers players against the Raiders. Top 49ers Players: Arik Armstead While the defense did not have any sacks, Arik Armstead had a great game and was one of the top 49ers players of…

This weekend the San Francisco 49ers will face the Las Vegas Raiders. In this 49ers vs Raiders matchup, the Niners are in the hunt for a higher seed in the playoffs, while Las Vegas has made a switch at quarterback. These two teams have a history of not being a fan of one another, but this year the 49ers should get the win. The Raiders will be starting Jerrett Stidham at quarterback this weekend, an interesting change. Here are three players to watch in the 49ers vs Raiders game this Sunday. 49ers vs Raiders: Jimmie Ward Safety, and this season…

While the Rutgers Scarlet Knights may not be playing in a bowl game this year, they had a few impressive games this season. In this Top 5 Rutgers Games series, I explain why each matchup is ranked where I believe it should be. The game that deserves to be ranked third is the matchup that was week one against Boston College. Rutgers won this game on the road 22-21. With it being the first game of a season with great uncertainty, and on the road, the week one matchup deserves to be in the Top 5 Rutgers games of the…

This week’s underestimated player spotlight is here, featuring an offensive weapon on a mediocre team. The team is still pushing for playoffs but will need a lot of help. This is a running back who is close to 1,000 yards this season, yet not talked about as much as others with similar stats. This week’s underestimated player spotlight is on Rhamondre Stevenson, running back for the New England Patriots. Underestimated Player: College Stevenson played as a running back for the Oklahoma Sooners in 2019 and 2020. Those are the only two seasons that there are statistics for, but they were…

The Christmas Eve matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Washington Commanders was at first a nail-biter, then a 49ers blowout. A couple of players were the best 49ers players of the match. Between the defense making significant stops and an offense putting points on the board, many of these players could be highlighted. The 49ers won the game 37-20 moving to an 11-4 record, while the Commanders fell to a 7-7-1 record. Here are three of the best 49ers players vs the Commanders. Best 49ers Players: George Kittle George Kittle had himself a game against the Washington Commanders…

This weekend there will be an important 49ers vs Commanders matchup. The San Francisco 49ers are in the hunt for the second seed in the NFC playoff picture, and a win this weekend will make them one step closer. This Saturday, in a Christmas Eve game, the Washington Commanders will head to San Francisco. While the 49ers have already clinched the NFC West, Washington is in the hunt for a wild card spot. Here are the key San Francisco players to watch in the 49ers vs Commanders matchup. 49ers vs Commanders: Jordan Mason Running back Jordan Mason did not really…

It has been an eventful National Signing Day. Rutgers signing day was a big one as the struggling team added much-needed depth at each position. Here, I look at the top Rutgers Signing Day recruits and why they will help the Scarlet Knights, as well as key takeaways. I will also provide a list of each recruit at the end after a big Rutgers signing day. Rutgers Signing Day: Top Recruits While Rutgers did not get the top national players, there were key pieces the team filled. It is too early to truly predict how a player will translate to…

The tenth NFL Underestimated Player Spotlight is here. This week the spotlight goes to another defensive player, who has not been talked about too much this season. This player is on the San Francisco 49ers, and it makes sense why this person may be overshadowed by others. This week’s NFL Underestimated Player Spotlight is on Azeez Al-Shaair, one of the many great linebackers for the San Francisco 49ers. NFL Underestimated Player Spotlight: College Linebacker, Al-Shaair played for Florida Atlantic for four years before entering the NFL. Al-Shaair played almost every game in college; however, in his final season, he only…