Eric Smithling

Eric Smithling is a writer based in New Orleans, LA, whose byline also appears on Athlon Sports. He has been with Yardbarker since September 2022, primarily covering the NFL and college football, but also the NBA, WNBA, men’s and women’s college basketball, NHL, tennis and golf. He holds a film studies degree from the University of New Orleans. You can find him on Twitter/X and Threads at @ericsmithling and at Bluesky at @ericsmithling.bsky.social.

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November 30, 2024 | College Football

LaNorris Sellers' performance vs. Clemson gives South Carolina reason for optimism

South Carolina ended its regular season on a high note. Thanks to sophomore quarterback LaNorris Sellers' outstanding performance, the Gamecocks might just be getting started.

November 30, 2024 | College Football

Watch: Michigan capitalizes on early Ohio State turnover in The Game

Uh oh. Ohio State is at it again.

November 30, 2024 | College Football

Watch: Vanderbilt returns opening kickoff for touchdown against Tennessee

Vanderbilt wasted no time putting Tennessee on the ropes.

November 30, 2024

Andrew Luck hiring could be exactly what Stanford needs

A day after its regular season ended, Stanford scored its most significant win of 2024.

November 29, 2024 | College Football

Watch: Remarkable Haynes King effort propels Georgia Tech to surprising three-score lead against Georgia

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King ruled in the first half against Georgia.

November 29, 2024 | Oklahoma State Cowboys

Mike Gundy tests Oklahoma State's loyalty with no-show in regular-season finale

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy recently shared that he has no interest in retiring, but should the Cowboys even want him back?

November 29, 2024 | NFL

NFL Black Friday takeaways: Chiefs might be luckier than good this season

Kansas City's win is the type that make people think cosmic forces are at play.

November 29, 2024 | Colorado Buffaloes

Watch: Unreal Travis Hunter TD caps magnificent game against Oklahoma State

Travis Hunter left no doubt.

November 29, 2024 | Colorado Buffaloes

Watch: Travis Hunter bolsters Heisman candidacy with interception in Colorado regular-season finale

Colorado cornerback and wide receiver Travis Hunter is doing all he can to wrap up the Heisman Trophy.

November 29, 2024 | USC Trojans

After Matt Eberflus firing, why one name should be at top of Bears' head-coaching wish list

While two former Caleb Williams coaches are already being floated as potential candidates for the Bears' next head coach, here's why another likely contender must be at the top of their list.

November 28, 2024 | College Football

Watch: Brutal Tulane turnover leads to major swing in AAC finale

Tulane might have fumbled its chance to make the College Football Playoff.

November 26, 2024 | College Football

Five hottest CFB seats: Why two power conference coaches might soon join Mack Brown

Mack Brown became the highest-profile head coach to be fired this season when North Carolina announced on Tuesday that the 2005 national champion at Texas won't return for the 2025 season.

November 26, 2024 | North Carolina Tar Heels

Mack Brown's North Carolina downfall a result of one key shortcoming

In Mack Brown's defense, he had none.

November 25, 2024 | NFL

'MNF' takeaways: Aggressive John Harbaugh pays off for Ravens

Brothers Jim and John Harbaugh met for the first time since Super Bowl XLVII on "Monday Night Football." John Harbaugh's Ravens won, 30-23, improving his record to 3-0 against his younger brother.

November 25, 2024 | Baltimore Ravens

Watch: Two Lamar Jackson second-quarter TDs give Ravens 'MNF' lead

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's two second-quarter touchdowns gave Baltimore a 14-10 halftime lead on the road against the Chargers.

November 25, 2024 | NBA

Watch: Celtics tie NBA record with 12 threes in second quarter vs. Clippers

The Celtics matched NBA history on Monday night. Boston made 16 threes in the first half against the Clippers, including 12 in the second quarter to tie an NBA record for most made threes in a single quarter.

November 25, 2024 | NFL

Potential 2025 destinations for Justin Fields: Why Steelers, two AFC contenders make sense

Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback Justin Fields could be one of the more interesting players to watch during 2025 free agency.

November 25, 2024 | College Basketball

UConn MBB suffers surprising first loss of the season

UConn dropped its first game since February on Monday, losing to Memphis in the quarterfinals of the Maui Invitational.

November 24, 2024 | NFL

Week 12 worst QB performances: Backups flub starting opportunities

From backups making their first 2024 starts to former Offensive Rookies of the Year, no one was safe from bad quarterback play on Sunday. Here are the five worst from Week 12.