CFP Notebook: Freeman and Day say fiery pregame speeches unnecessary when playing for championship

Sports | Spectrum News 1 1/20 1:30A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Both said Sunday they have nothing special planned for their final words in the locker room before kickoff.

Any College Football Playoff tweaks for 2025 won't be hashed out until later this year

Sports | Spectrum News 1 1/20 1:15A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Most likely in the “tweak” category would be changes in the way the teams are seeded.

5 players to watch for the Panthers in CFB National Championship

Panthers News 1/20 12:30A

As the College Football Playoff stages its National Championship tonight, keep an eye on these five players that could make their way onto the Panthers big board this draft cycle.

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg returns to New England, gives Maine fans a show against BC

Sports | Spectrum News 1 1/19 3:50A Associated Press

Supporters of Maine native Cooper Flagg traveled to Boston to cheer him on.

Pro Picks: Chiefs, Bills, Lions and Eagles will advance to the conference championships

Sports | Spectrum News 1 1/16 2:20A Associated Press

The road to the NFL’s final four features seven of the eight division winners.

The College Football Playoff championship game is set: Notre Dame vs. Ohio State

Sports | Spectrum News 1 1/12 11:30P Spectrum News Staff, Associated

The Buckeyes took over as the betting favorite to win the national championship after the quarterfinals and that hasn't changed.

2024 NFL All-Pro Team: See who made the roster

Sports | Spectrum News 1 1/10 6:18A Associated Press

The Associated Press 2024 NFL All-Pro team selected by a national panel of 50 media members.

Ask The Old Guy: New year, new vibes

Panthers News 1/9 8:50A

The Panthers may have finished the season 5-12 again, but what they created in the second half of the season has people feeling some kind of way. Plus, a load of (early) offseason questions.

Original Panthers RBs coach Chick Harris dies at 79

Panthers News 1/9 3:15A

The respected former coach was part of Dom Capers' first staff, and followed him to Houston when Capers coached another expansion team.

Notebook: Jalen Coker and Adam Thielen with friendly competition

Panthers News 1/5 11:34P

The wide receivers are becoming two sides of the same coin, creating a friendly competition between the veteran and the rookie. Plus, the reality and the future for the defense, and more.

Inside The Numbers: Panthers at Falcons in Week 18

Panthers News 1/5 11:28P

A look at some of the key stats from the game, as well as the snap counts from Sunday's win against the Falcons in Week 18.

Young accounts for 5 TDs as Panthers beat Falcons 44-38 in OT

Sports | Spectrum News 1 1/5 11:04A Associated Press

The Panthers and Falcons each missed the playoffs for a seventh straight season.

Week 18 Inactives at Atlanta

Panthers News 1/5 4:33A

The Panthers will be without guard Robert Hunt in today's regular season finale against the Falcons.

5 things to watch as the Panthers look to finish strong

Panthers News 1/4 3:08A

The Carolina Panthers are suiting up for their final game of the season, looking to finish strong against the Atlanta Falcons and slow down Bijan Robinson.

College football turns upside down, but this final four is a collection of the sport's big programs

Sports | Spectrum News 1 1/3 5:13A Associated Press

Teams seeded 5-8 in the College Football Playoff's first round all won. They also won in round two.