Kamara's fantasy output a real score for charity

Son of a Saint, a charity that Alvin Kamara supports, said it has received $21,000 so far from some 400 donors who contributed fantasy football earnings made possible by the Saints star's record-tying Week 16 performance.

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Buckeyes' Day: 'Full strength is a floating target'

With many Ohio State football players working their way back into shape after being in quarantine, coach Ryan Day said "full strength is a floating target" when it comes to how ready the team will be for the CFP national semifinal vs. Clemson on Friday.

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Badgers shatter trophy while celebrating bowl win

While dancing around to celebrate his team's win in the Duke's Mayo Bowl, Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz dropped the football-shaped piece of Lenox crystal, leaving it shattered on the floor of the locker room after it fell off its base.

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CFP sets makeup dates if virus forces delays

If COVID-19 issues force a postponement to a College Football Playoff game, makeup dates have been set, with Jan. 11 for the Rose Bowl, Jan. 12 for the Sugar Bowl and Jan. 18 for the national title contest.

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Manziel returning for fan-based startup league

Johnny Manziel has agreed to resume his playing career with a startup league called Fan Controlled Football, where fans set rosters and call plays.

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Bama's Smith first wideout to win AP POY award

DeVonta Smith of Alabama is The Associated Press college football player of the year and the first wide receiver to win the award since it was established in 1998.

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Washington has too big a QB conundrum, take the Eagles (-1) – Jason McIntyre

Jason McIntyre believes that the Washington Football Team's QB situation will be too big to overcome and the Philadelphia Eagles will win their Week 17 match.

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Washington releases Haskins day after benching

The Washington Football Team has released quarterback Dwayne Haskins a year after selecting him in the first round of the NFL draft.

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Kelly: ND has nothing to prove despite blowouts

Despite blowout losses in Notre Dame's past two marquee games, coach Brian Kelly said on Monday that the Irish don't have anything to prove in Friday's College Football Playoff semifinal against No. 1 Alabama.

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WFT QB Heinicke to start if Smith remains out

Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera says Taylor Heinicke will play in Sunday night's division-deciding game against the Eagles if Alex Smith cannot.

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From Lane to Dabo to Tom Herman's favorite app: College football's quotes of the year

In a college football season unlike any other, there were plenty of inspiring athletes who spoke out, from Mississippi State RB Kylin Hill to Vanderbilt kicker Sarah Fuller. And college football coaches still said some pretty weird stuff.

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Dwayne Haskins’ immaturity ‘makes me mad,’ NFL not here to babysit — Michael Strahan

Following Washington Football Team QB Dwayne Haskins' second fine for violation of COVID-19 protocols, Michael Strahan speaks from the heart about what he sees as talent being wasted and selfishness putting head coach Ron Rivera, who recently finished chemotherapy, at great risk.

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Browns hot tub session leads to top four WRs missing game, Jay Glazer reports

Jay Glazer gives an update on the Cleveland Browns, Washington Football Team and Baltimore Ravens.

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Washington considered releasing QB Dwayne Haskins after strip club photos -- Peter Schrager

Peter Schrager joins FOX NFL Kickoff to discuss the NFC East. He talks Dwayne Haskins and the Washington Football team, and gives an update on New York Giants Daniel Jones and Blake Martinez.

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Source: WFT's Haskins to start after punishment

Washington Football Team QB Dwayne Haskins will start Sunday against the Panthers, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Fantasy football inactives watch for Saturday: Who's in and who's out?

ESPN Fantasy provides updated inactives and analysis.

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WFT QB Smith (calf) practices, still questionable

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith practiced in full for the first time since straining his right calf and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Carolina Panthers.

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Snyder: WFT minority owner trying to extort me

Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder said he's the victim of an extortion campaign by one of the franchise's minority owners, according to a court filing Wednesday in Maryland.

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Lapchick: College football grad rates slide; gap widens between Black and white players

The negative trends are concerning, and action is needed to make sure Black student-athletes have an equal chance for success as their white counterparts.

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Sources: Zona to hire Pats' Fisch as new coach

The University of Arizona is hiring Patriots QB coach Jedd Fisch as its new head football coach, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter and Field Yates.

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Source: Auburn to hire Boise St.'s Harsin as coach

Boise State's Bryan Harsin is set to become the next head football coach at Auburn, a source confirmed to ESPN's Adam Rittenberg.

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Fantasy football rankings: Week 16

Our experts provide individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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QB Haskins sorry for maskless strip club image

The Washington Football Team is aware of pictures on social media of Dwayne Haskins at a strip club Sunday while not wearing a mask. The QB apologized on social media Tuesday.

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The ESPN 2020 college football All-America team

Of the 26 college football All-Americans in 2020, only one of them was a repeat selection from last season.

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Bracketology isn't perfect, but it beats college football's system every time

What would the NCAA tournament look like if it utilized college football's rules? You probably wouldn't like it.

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Hall of Famer Greene, 3rd all-time in sacks, dies

Kevin Greene, the longtime NFL star who terrorized opposing quarterbacks throughout his 15-year career, died Monday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame said.

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What you need to know about all 28 bowl games

Here are the key players and storylines for every college football bowl game, including the playoff.

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Cam on future: 'I still have a lot of football left'

Patriots QB Cam Newton admitted he hasn't played as well as he'd hoped in 2020 but said he still has "a lot of football left" as Bill Belichick left open the possibility of giving Jarrett Stidham playing time with the team out of playoff contention.

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Monken: Army 'should not be left out' of bowls

As opt-outs and bowl cancellations swirled across college football Sunday, 9-2 Army was left without a game to participate in, prompting coach Jeff Monken to say, "Somebody's got to fix that."

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Russell Wilson on Seahawks clinching a playoff spot: We want to make winning a habit

Russell Wilson joined FOX's Shannon Spake following the Seattle Seahawks win over the Washington Football Team. Hear Russell detail what it means for his team to clinch a playoff spot.

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Shaquil Griffin makes gorgeous diving interception vs. Washington

Watch Seattle Seahawks CB make a phenomenal diving interception off of Washington Football Team QB Dwayne Haskins.

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Carlos Hyde scores 50-yard rushing touchdown in Seahawks win over Washington

Watch Seattle Seahawks RB Carlos Hyde take a 50-yard run to the house in the team's win over the Washington Football Team.

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CFP preview: Keys to Alabama-Notre Dame, Clemson-Ohio State

Who are the X factors, and what are the matchups to watch in the two College Football Playoff semifinals?

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The predictable four-team playoff is hurting college football itself

We have seen this four-team playoff in action for six years now. Here's why that's such a shame.

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Left out of CFP, Aggies will play in Orange Bowl

Texas A&M was on the outside looking in at the College Football Playoff and instead will play in the Orange Bowl against North Carolina.

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Bama, Clemson, Ohio State and ND reach College Football Playoff

Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State and Notre Dame have been announced as the semifinalists for the CFP. The Rose Bowl Game and Sugar Bowl will be played Jan. 1. The national title game will be played Jan. 11.

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Irish above Texas A&M in final regular-season poll

Alabama, Clemson and Ohio State topped the final Associated Press college football poll of the regular season Sunday, with No. 4 Notre Dame comfortably ahead of No. 5 Texas A&M.

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Even in 2020, Bama, Clemson and Ohio State are still the kings of college football

If you thought this season would bring something different to the college football landscape, you underestimated the sport's powers.

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Rose Bowl CFP semifinal moved to AT&T Stadium

The College Football Playoff semifinal scheduled to take place at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, has been moved to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the Rose Bowl announced on Saturday.

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Kelly: Irish 'without question' among top 4 teams

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly lobbied for his team's inclusion in the College Football Playoff following a 34-10 loss to Clemson in the ACC championship game, pointing to the No. 2 Irish's two top-15 wins and the fact they've played 11 games.

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Clemson's Turner to miss half of semi for targeting

Clemson starting safety Nolan Turner was ejected for targeting late in Saturday's ACC championship game and, by rule, must sit out the first half of his next game, which figures to be a semifinal matchup for the Tigers in the College Football Playoff.

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Report: Rose Bowl's bid to allow CFP fans denied

The potential for a College Football Playoff game in California is in doubt after the Rose Bowl was denied a special exemption to allow fans, according to The Associated Press.

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Jimbo says 'something's wrong' if A&M not in CFP

Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher lobbied strongly for his team's inclusion in this year's College Football Playoff following the Aggies' 34-13 win at Tennessee.

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Illinois hires Bielema to replace Smith as coach

Illinois is hiring former Wisconsin and Arkansas coach Bret Bielema to lead its football program, the school announced Saturday.

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Irish's Kelly threatens CFP boycott if no families

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said Friday that if the Irish are chosen to make the College Football Playoff, they would consider not playing if families are not allowed to attend the semifinal game.

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How will each game of championship Saturday impact the College Football Playoff picture?

The matchups are set for the conference championships but how will each result impact the final CFP rankings?

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Michael Strahan: ‘I wouldn’t be surprised if it goes through Lambeau [Field] that we could see the Packers in the Super bowl’

The Thursday Night Football guys discuss the 2020 playoff picture. Michael Strahan thinks the Green Bay Packers may be able to advance to the Super Bowl if they claim home field advantage. Tony Gonzalez says the Baltimore Ravens are trending in the right direction and could claim the last spot, while Terry Bradshaw says the Pittsburgh Steelers will be hard to beat in the playoffs.

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Ducks' Cristobal gets new 6-year, $27M contract

Oregon coach Mario Cristobal, who is 24-9 with the Ducks, will earn an average of $4.55 million over a new six-year deal that will put him among the top four highest-paid football coaches in the Pac-12 after ranking 11th this season.

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Digging into the best under-the-radar storylines for championship weekend

Conference championships, the Heisman trophy and College Football Playoff spots are up for grabs, but like 2020 itself, there's more to this week's top games than meets the eye.

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Could Notre Dame stay in the ACC?

Notre Dame's one year in the ACC was a "win-win." Could the best-known independent football program in the country join a conference permanently?

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Boring quotes, bad haircuts and stellar football: Assessing Justin Herbert's rookie season with Chargers

Herbert has been a bright spot in an otherwise trying Chargers season, as he's closing in on several rookie passing records.

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Cavani charged for 'offensive' Instagram post

Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association in relation to a post on his Instagram.

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Inside the evolving culture of death threats in the AFL

Sports stars have been stalked and trolled for decades, but social media has exacerbated what has become a big problem in world sport. Justin Robertson explores the world of death threats in football and the AFL's sophisticated war on trolls.

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AAC boss: 'Bring back BCS ... deck is stacked'

AAC commissioner Michael Aresco said the College Football Playoff selection committee needed to do some "soul searching" and is "undermining its credibility with rankings that defy logic and common sense and fairness."

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A legal separation, a 2,300-mile move and playing HS football in the time of coronavirus

When California postponed its high school season, Garcia embarked on a long, strange trip to get on the field.

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2020 college football national signing day tracker: Live updates, news, analysis and more

We will keep you updated with news, analysis, highlights, updated class rankings and more during national signing week.

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The NFC East is a Never Ending Carousel – Charlotte Wilder | FOX NFL

Charlotte Wilder describes the NFC East as a carousel of chaotic football. The Washington Football Team is in first place with a 6-7 record with the other three teams not far behind. Charlotte admires the division for being a group of teams that don't give up.

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The NFC East is a Never Ending Carousel – Charlotte Wilder | FOX NFL

Charlotte Wilder describes the NFC East as a carousel of chaotic football. The Washington Football Team is in first place with a 6-7 record with the other three teams not far behind. Charlotte admires the division for being a group of teams that don't give up.

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Heisman Watch: Can a wide receiver take home college football's top award?

DeVonta Smith takes over the top spot. Could he become the first receiver to win the award since 1991?

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Indiana-Purdue won't play for Old Oaken Bucket

Due to COVID-19 concerns in both programs, the football game between Indiana and Purdue for the Old Oaken Bucket won't be played this year.

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Proof that Mac Jones is college football's most interesting man

Mac Jones was a child model, a Nick Saban antagonist and a jovial joker long before he was a Heisman contender who is looking -- often way downfield -- to lead Alabama to a national title.

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Fantasy football fallout: Trust T.Y. Hilton and Cam Akers, but don't trust any Steelers

It's the fantasy football playoffs and only one thing matters: Who can you trust this week?

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Vanderbilt hires Notre Dame's Lea as new coach

Vanderbilt has hired Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea as its new head football coach, the school announced Monday night.

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ACC commish: Title game gripes ring 'hollow'

ACC commissioner John Swofford pushed back against complaints that his conference gave Clemson and Notre Dame last weekend off as a way to protect their College Football Playoff chances.

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Owner: Indians to keep name through '21 season

Cleveland Indians owner Paul Dolan says the team will play and be branded as the Indians for the 2021 season and that the franchise will not take an interim name, like the NFL's Washington Football Team.

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Chase Young breaks down Washington’s dominant defensive performance vs. 49ers

FOX's Jen Hale caught up with Washington Football Team DE Chase Young following his team's win over the San Francisco 49ers. Hear Chase detail his team's dominant defensive performance.

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Gators' shoe-tosser joins long list of coaches and players who threw things in games

Throwing a shoe -- yes a shoe -- cost Florida a chance in the College Football Playoff. The shoe-thrower is in good company with other famous tossers of apparel, flags, clipboards and all kinds of other things.

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Chase Young picks up the fumble and takes it 47 yards to the house for a Washington touchdown

Washington Football Team DE Chase Young was all over the field Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Watch him pick up a 49ers fumble and take it 47 yards to the house for a scoop-and-score.

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Washington S Kamren Curl flips into end zone after scoring 76-yard pick six vs. 49ers

Watch Washington Football Team safety Kamren Curl pick off San Francisco 49ers QB Nick Mullens and take it to the house for a pick-six.

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Buccaneers need to shore up defense before playoffs begin — Troy Aikman

FOX's Troy Aikman said for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to have success this postseason, they must fix problems they have on the defensive side of the football.

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Coastal Carolina into top 10; Bama still No. 1

The first top-10 shakeup in more than a month pushed Coastal Carolina to No. 9 in The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday.

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AP Top 25 college football poll reaction: What's next for each ranked team?

The top of the AP Top 25 college football poll remains the same, but Coastal Carolina enters the top 10. What's on tap for each top team?

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Lovie Smith out at Illinois after 5 seasons

Lovie Smith is out as Illinois' head football coach after five seasons, the school announced Sunday.

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Latest projections for every bowl game, including the College Football Playoff

After Florida's shocking loss against LSU on Saturday night, Kyle Bonagura and Mark Schlabach make their latest College Football Playoff and bowl projections after Week 15.

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College Football Playoff 2020: Rankings, key dates, TV listings and analysis

Everything you need to know about the CFP, including schedule, TV listings, news and analysis.

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NFL Week 14 fantasy football inactives watch: Who's in and who's out?

AJ Mass provides updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements.

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The cleat, the kick and the game that just defined this college football season

Saturday's biggest throw came from a cornerback ... throwing a shoe. It wasn't even the day's wildest ending.

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Butch Jones named Arkansas State football coach

Former Tennessee coach Butch Jones, currently a special assistant to Alabama's Nick Saban, has been named the next head coach at Arkansas State.

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College Football Playoff picks after Week 15

Alabama was the only team in action in Week 15 that finds itself in the top four. The Crimson Tide rolled and with the result, the picks remain largely unchanged in the final week before the conference title games.

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Arizona fires Sumlin a day after 70-7 loss to ASU

Arizona has fired football coach Kevin Sumlin after three seasons and on the heels of a 70-7 loss to rival Arizona State on Friday night.

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Vandy PK Fuller first woman to score in Power 5

Vanderbilt's Sarah Fuller kicked an extra point in the first quarter of Saturday's game, becoming the first woman to score in a Power 5 football game.

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What we'll miss without 'The Game,' and what we're watching instead in Week 15

As one-sided as Ohio State-Michigan might've been this year, it's still part of the fabric of any football season.

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ASU's Chinese-born He runs into history book

Arizona State's Jackson He, believed to be the only Chinese-born player in the Football Bowl Subdivision, scored his first touchdown Friday night.

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Army invites its first Black player to Navy game

Army invited Gary Steele, the school's first Black varsity football player, to Saturday's game against Navy. He will be unable to attend as he is undergoing cancer treatment.

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A look inside the inspiring true story behind 'Safety'

"Safety" details the story of Ray McElrathbey, who balanced playing college football while taking care of his younger brother, available exclusively on Disney+.

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Michael Strahan says Aaron Donald is ‘heart and soul’ of Rams’ defense

The Thursday Night Football crew discussed the Los Angeles Rams and their defensive strategy vs. the Patriots. Michael Strahan calls Aaron Donald the ‘heart and soul’ of the defense.

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Michael Strahan on Bill Belichick: ‘Outside of winning the Super Bowl this may be the best coaching job that he has done’

The Thursday Night Football crew discusses the New England Patriots and their playoff hopes. Michael Strahan lauds Bill Belichick's coaching and says that he has positioned his team well in this unprecedented season.

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Jason McIntyre on Arizona, ‘Something is off with Kyler, I’m not digging what Kingsbury is doing’

Jason McIntyre and Geoff Schwartz discussed one of the most intriguing matchups in football this weekend. Will Arizona be able to bounce back against New York (N)?

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SEC, ESPN strike 10-year deal starting in '24

The new SEC deal, which begins in 2024, provides ESPN and ABC up to 15 premier football games, such as the SEC Championship Game and rivalry games like Alabama-Auburn and Florida-Georgia.

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Can't stop, won't stop: Army-Navy plays on despite different location and pandemic

The last time the Army-Navy classic football game was held at West Point, the country was in the middle of a World War and tickets cost only $4.40. A lot has changed since 1943, but the deep-rooted rivalry is just as meaningful as ever.

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What we'll miss without "The Game," and what we're watching instead in Week 15

As one-sided as Ohio State-Michigan might've been in 2020, it's still part of the fabric of any college football season. Now, 2020 will be the year rivalries disappeared.

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LSU football self-imposes 1-year bowl ban

LSU on Wednesday informed the NCAA that it will self-impose a one-year bowl ban on its football team.

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Michigan, Harbaugh to discuss future after season

Michigan AD Warde Manuel wanted to clarify that he and football coach Jim Harbaugh have been talking throughout the season and will sit down after it is over, as usual, to discuss where the program is headed.

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How it started ... and how it's going for college football amid COVID-19

As game cancellations and opt-outs have recently increased, college football -- on the field -- enters its most critical time, with playoffs and bowls up for grabs. Despite the season's no guarantees motto, many within the sport say it's been worth it.

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Fantasy football fallout: Why Baker Mayfield, Matthew Stafford, Cam Newton could keep this up

Can these inconsistent quarterbacks sustain this in the fantasy playoffs? Our NFL Nation reporters have you covered.

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Alex Smith: Washington’s win over the Steelers ‘says a lot about our team’

FOX's Pam Oliver caught up with Alex Smith following the Washington Football Team's upset win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hear Alex detail the win and how his team was able to pull off the win.

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Steelers unravel, watch perfect season slip away

The Steelers surrendered a 14-point lead in losing to the Washington Football Team on Monday night, costing them an undefeated season and an opportunity to clinch their first playoff berth since 2017.

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Ben Roethlisberger is intercepted late in 4th as Washington hands Steelers first loss of season

Washington Football Team defensive lineman Montez Sweat got his hands on a Ben Roethlisberger pass, which tipped up in the air to linebacker Jon Bostic who intercepted it late in the fourth quarter. The interception helped seal Washington's 23-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh's first loss this season.

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Logan Thomas hauls in 15-yard touchdown to draw Washington even with Steelers, 17-17

Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas capped a career day with a 15-yard touchdown, which drew his team even with the Pittsburgh Steelers, 17-17. Washington won the game, 23-17, handing Pittsburgh its first loss of the season.

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James Washington breaks tackles, scores from 50 yards out for Steelers touchdown

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington caught a short pass and took it the distance, 50 yards, for the touchdown as his team went up 14-0. However, the Washington Football Team stormed back to win the game, 23-17.

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Alex Smith appears to get cleated, has to have bloody leg patched up between drives

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith appeared to get cleated against the Pittsburgh Steelers, which opened up a cut and required him to get patched up between drives. It was on the opposite leg of his gruesome injury in 2018.

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Steelers have a ‘serious, serious shot at going 16-0’ – Tony Gonzalez

Tony Gonzalez discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of their Monday game against the Washington Football Team. Hear why Tony thinks the Steelers will likely finish their season 16-0.

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'Bad memories': Why Jerry Rice forgot his 289-yard game on Monday Night Football

For Rice, a second-quarter fumble marred his 14-catch, 289-yard, three-touchdown performance.

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Taysom Hill: 'I think our defense is playing the best defensive football in the NFL'

Taysom Hill spoke with Shannon Spake following the New Orleans Saints' win over the Atlanta Falcons. He spoke about his team's defense as the Saints clinched a playoff berth.

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Geoff Schwartz: ‘There’s not value betting Washington here’ against Pittsburgh

Geoff Schwartz explains why you should stay away from the Washington Football Team this week. Jason Mcintyre suggests that you should tease the Pittsburgh Steelers down from seven to one.

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Latest projections for every bowl game, including the College Football Playoff

Kyle Bonagura and Mark Schlabach make their latest picks for the College Football Playoff and every bowl game.

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Klopp blasts Brexit: 'Waiting for first advantage'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp spoke of his frustration at Brexit's impact on English football, with the German concerned tough new transfer rules

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Sarah Fuller's impact goes beyond a historic kick (or two) in a college football game

Sarah Fuller's moment in history won't necessarily open the floodgates for women in college football or the NFL. But what she did do is give my daughters a moment when they could see for themselves that they, too, could do anything they wanted.

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Will BYU's trip to Coastal Carolina impact the College Football Playoff?

BYU needed a big game to its improve its chances. This week, the Cougars landed one at No. 18 Coastal Carolina. What would a victory do for BYU's playoff hopes? Could the Chanticleers land in the top four with a win?

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HS football player body-slams ref after ejection

A Texas high school football player, upset after being ejected from a game Thursday night, charged onto the field and slammed into an official.

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AD: BYU hoped for 'somebody,' found Coastal

BYU AD Tom Holmoe told football coach Kalani Sitake to prepare his team to play this week -- against somebody -- and he got his wish when No. 18 Coastal Carolina suddenly had an opening.

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The lack of Black college football coaches is still glaring, and so are the excuses behind it

It's 2020, yet two Power 5 conferences, the SEC and the Big 12, do not have a Black head coach. Ivan Maisel wonders why his generation, the one that was supposed to get this right, has failed so miserably.

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LSU historic underdog for defending champs

LSU, a consensus 29.5-point home underdog to Alabama, is the biggest underdog for a defending national champion in the past 40 college football seasons.

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Bama still leads CFP rankings as top 7 unchanged

The top seven teams in the College Football Playoff rankings remained unchanged Tuesday night, as Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State continue to occupy the top four spots.

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Fuller set to kick again after breaking barrier

Vanderbilt's Sarah Fuller will be with the football team against Georgia after becoming the first woman to play in a Power 5 game last week.

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Haaland and Reyna transfer values rocket as Dortmund dominate top 10

The CIES Football Observatory has released its latest transfer value ranking for Europe's top leagues.

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'This was never an easy path': Sarah Fuller and the winding road to two-sport immortality

Sarah Fuller became a college football pioneer Saturday, six days after becoming an SEC women's soccer champion. Two months ago, Fuller's career in athletics was at a crossroads.

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Could Seahawks be reverting to more running, less Russell Wilson cooking?

#LetRussCook or go back to more run-heavy, complementary football? That's the question the Seahawks need to answer down the stretch starting Monday against Philly.

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How Adam Wainwright's love for fantasy football has benefited more than 30 charities

Come for the trash talk, stay for the competition: Baseball players use fantasy obsession to help those in need.

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Football world pays tribute to Diego Maradona

The footballing world has paid tribute to one of the greatest players of all-time Diego Maradona, who died at the age of 60 on Wednesday.

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Crimson Tide remain unanimous No. 1 in Top 25

Alabama is the unanimous No. 1 again in The Associated Press college football poll as the top eight teams in the rankings held steady for the fourth week in a row.

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Fuller hopes for another chance to kick for Vandy

After becoming the first woman to play for a Power 5 football team, Sarah Fuller says she hopes to stick with Vanderbilt even when other kickers clear coronavirus protocols.

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AP Top 25 college football poll reaction: What's next for each ranked team?

The top of the AP Top 25 college football poll remains the same, but there's plenty of movement in the back half. Here's what's next for each ranked team.

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Latest projections for every bowl game, including the College Football Playoff

Kyle Bonagura and Mark Schlabach make their latest picks for the CFP and every bowl game.

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Sources: Hurts getting first team reps at QB

Rookie Jalen Hurts has been getting first-team reps at quarterback ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles' Monday Night Football game against the Seattle Seahawks, sources told ESPN.

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Fantasy football rankings: NFL Week 12

Our fantasy football experts provide Week 12 individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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NFL Week 12 fantasy football inactives watch: Who's in and who's out?

AJ Mass provides updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements.

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College football Power Rankings for Week 13

Coastal Carolina climbs into the top 10, but Northwestern and Oregon tumble down the ranks.

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College Football Playoff picks after Week 13

Alabama and Notre Dame solidify spots in the top four while Ohio State's CFP hopes might be dashed.

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Photos: Fuller making college football history

Fuller handled the second-half kickoff vs. Missouri.

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Vandy's Sarah Fuller makes history with kickoff

Sarah Fuller made history Saturday, by becoming the first woman to play in a Power 5 football game when she booted the second-half kickoff for Vanderbilt.

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Sports world reacts to Fuller's historic moment

Fuller went from Vandy's soccer pitch to the football field Saturday.

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Virginia-FSU postponed amid coronavirus issues

The Virginia-Florida State football game was postponed on Saturday morning after positive coronavirus tests and contact trace quarantines with the Seminoles -- the second straight week they had a game postponed hours before kickoff.

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How ESPN fantasy football is handling Ravens-Steelers and other postponed NFL games

In light of NFL games being affected by COVID-19, here are details on how ESPN will treat rescheduled games.

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Buckeyes' Day tests positive, won't coach Sat.

Ryan Day will not coach the Buckeyes against Illinois on Saturday, as he was one of multiple individuals within the Ohio State football program to test positive for COVID-19.

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Washington set blueprint for winning NFC East in victory over Cowboys -- Troy Aikman

With their 41-16 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day, the Washington Football Team improved to 4-7 and jumped into first place in the NFC East. FOX's Troy Aikman explains how their balanced attack in the win will serve as a blueprint for continued success down the stretch run this season.

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Alex Smith emotionally looks back on long path from life-saving surgery to 1st place in NFC East

Following his team's 41-16 win over the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith spoke with FOX Sports' Kristina Pink to detail what his journey and the win mean to him, two years to the day after he had emergency, life-saving surgery on a leg infection.

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Cowboys fake punt goes disastrously wrong, leads to Washington put-away touchdown

Deep inside their own territory and trailing 20-16 in the fourth quarter, the Dallas Cowboys attempted a fake punt on 4th and 10. It was stopped as soon as it began and the Washington Football Team scored moments later to extend a lead they wouldn’t relinquish, taking over first place in the NFC East with a 41-16 win.

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Amari Cooper hauls in 54-yard touchdown to put Cowboys on top over Washington

Andy Dalton found Amari Cooper for a 54-yard touchdown, the Dallas Cowboys’ longest of the season, as they took a 10-7 lead over the Washington Football Team early in the second quarter.

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Ezekiel Elliott fumbles for fifth time this season, sets Washington up to extend lead

Early in the second half, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott coughed up the football, which the Washington Football Team recovered. Washington ended up kicking a field goal to extend their lead, 20-13. It was Zeke’s fifth fumble lost of the season, just as many has he had in his pre-2020 career combined.

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Zack Martin's apparent calf injury could keep him out about three weeks -- Dr. Matt Provencher

Dallas Cowboys star offensive guard, Zack Martin, went down in the first half on Thanksgiving Day against the Washington Football Team with an apparent calf injury. He was the second Dallas offensive lineman to exit the game on Thursday. Former New England Patriots head physician, Dr. Matt Provencher, breaks down how long he could be out.

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NFL Thanksgiving fantasy football inactives watch: Who's in and who's out?

The ESPN Fantasy staff provides updated inactives and analysis.

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Fantasy football rankings: NFL Week 12

Our fantasy football experts provide Week 12 individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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College football trophy prototypes for 2020 rivalry week

Because of truncated schedules, the traditional Thanksgiving rivalry week looks different in some conferences, but that just means we get to make new rivalries -- complete with matching trophies!

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Vandy weighs using female soccer player to kick

Vanderbilt football coach Derek Mason, who is search of a place-kicker, told a radio station that Commodores soccer player Sarah Fuller "is an option for us."

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The best college football player you don't know, a different kind of rivalry week and more for Week 13

UNC running back Javonte Williams finally has a chance to be noticed when the Tar Heels take on No. 2 Notre Dame. Plus, rivalry weekend has arrived. Here's what you need to know for the Egg Bowl, Iron Bowl and more.

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A year after his infamous leg lift, Elijah Moore looks for redemption in latest Egg Bowl

It has been one year since Elijah Moore's late-game leg lift set off a chain reaction in college football, outside of Ole Miss simply losing the Egg Bowl. So how has the wide receiver rebounded from his moment of infamy? By learning and leading.

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UW-Minnesota cancellation ends 113-year streak

With Minnesota having to cancel Saturday's football game against Wisconsin because of coronavirus-related problems, the longest uninterrupted series in FBS history will end at 113 consecutive years (1907 to 2019).

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Josh is a Clemson guy

Josh’s daughters aren’t the biggest football fans.

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Peyton, Megatron among 25 HOF semifinalists

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its list of 25 semifinalists for the Class of 2021, with Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson and Calvin Johnson leading the way.

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UCF's McKenzie Milton takes one more step toward inexplicable comeback

Two years ago this week, McKenzie Milton suffered a devastating leg injury that made a return to football improbable. Now, the UCF quarterback has been cleared to play again. The only question is: When?

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Fantasy football fallout: Will Colts keep riding rookies Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman Jr.?

Taylor and Pittman were both productive on Sunday but one is a safer play. Our NFL Nation reporters gauge fantasy values around the league.

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Ex-Bucs kicker Gay lifts Rams: 'You can't write it'

Matt Gay, who was waived by the Bucs before the season and was recently signed by the Rams, kicked a 40-yard field goal with 2:36 remaining on Monday Night Football to beat his former team in his return to Tampa Bay.

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Snow in Dallas? Troy Aikman and Jimmy Johnson relive their most memorable Thanksgiving game

The Dallas Cowboys have long been a feature on Thanksgiving day NFL football, but one game in particular stood out to both Jimmy Johnson and Troy Aikman. Hear them relive the 1993 game in the snow against the Miami Dolphins.

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Troy Aikman, Jimmy Johnson preview Cowboys vs. Washington Thanksgiving Game

Hear what former Dallas Cowboys legends, Troy Aikman and Jimmy Johnson, think about the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Day Game against the division-rival Washington Football Team.

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Gore on specter of 0-16: 'I can't go out like that'

At age 37, Jets running back Frank Gore doesn't know if he will be playing football next season. But he does know one thing: "If it is my last year, I can't say I'm going out 0-16."

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Packers’ Marquez Valdes-Scantling coughs up ball in OT, sets up Colts’ game winner

The Green Bay Packers got the first possession of overtime against the Indianapolis Colts, but just when it seemed like they were in business, wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling fumbled the football, which was recovered by Indy. A few plays later, the Colts knocked through the game-winning field goal to walk out winners, 34-31.

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AP Top 25 college football poll reaction: What's next for each ranked team?

The top of the AP Top 25 college football poll remains the same, but there's plenty of movement in the back half. Here's what's next for each ranked team.

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Latest projections for every bowl game, including the College Football Playoff

Ahead of the first College Football Playoff rankings release on Tuesday, we project all the bowl games.

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Fantasy football rankings: NFL Week 11

Our fantasy football experts provide Week 11 individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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College football Power Rankings for Week 12

How will Ohio State's win and Wisconsin's loss impact this week's Power Rankings?

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Northwestern in the playoff? Michigan-Rutgers in 3OT? Week 12 brings the chaos

In a very 2020 weekend in college football, Indiana also nearly upset Ohio State, Cincinnati proved it belongs in the playoff discussion and Coastal Carolina stayed undefeated.

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College Football Playoff picks after Week 12

Alabama rolls, while Ohio State is pushed to the limit. Notre Dame has a bye and Clemson's game against Florida State is postponed. How did Saturday's results influence our writers' College Football Playoff picks after Week 12?

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Freeze currently 'won't entertain' S.C. opening

Liberty football coach Hugh Freeze currently "won't entertain" other job vacancies, including the opening at South Carolina, and is "at total peace with staying" with the Flames after signing an extension through 2026.

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Can Indiana really be a football school, big tests for mid-majors and more to watch in Week 12

Tom Allen says Indiana can be both a basketball and football school. Saturday's game against Ohio State will go a long way to showing if that's true.

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VT-Pitt to feature both teams in masks on field

Pitt and Virginia Tech are set to become the first two college football teams to wear face coverings during a game, in accordance with Pennsylvania's new coronavirus safety guidelines.

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Former PSU player: Coach said don't talk to cops

Penn State football coach James Franklin told a player not to talk to police after a fight with a star linebacker that involved punching, choking and a knife being pulled, according to allegations contained in a university report obtained by ESPN.

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How Indiana and Northwestern can land in the College Football Playoff

Both schools have chances at big upsets this weekend. What would wins of that caliber do to the CFP picture?

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Troy Aikman on Seahawks after win over Cardinals, ‘things look good right now for the Seattle Seahawks’

NFL of FOX Analyst Troy Aikman reacts to the Seattle Seahawks win over the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday Night Football. Aikman says, ‘things look good right now for the Seattle Seahawks.’

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the most 'balanced' team in NFC—Michael Strahan

The Thursday Night Football crew discusses whether or not the Green Bay Packers are the team to beat in the NFC. Tony Gonzalez says yes. Michael Strahan however, thinks the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the most balanced team in the division and says that both the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks could take the title as well.

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Pac-12 to allow nonconference football games

Nonconference opponents for Pac-12 teams must be able to meet the conference's testing and related safety protocols, must travel to Pac-12 sites and games must be broadcast on Pac-12 television partners.

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Can Indiana really be a football school, big tests for mid-majors and more to watch in Week 12

Tom Allen says Indiana can be both a basketball and football school, but Saturday's game against Ohio State will go a long way to showing if that's true.

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'They're in a deep, deep hole': Inside the 6-year unraveling of Florida State football

Just six years ago, Florida State was on top of the college football world, entering the playoff as an undefeated defending champ. It's gone all downhill from there, thanks to on- and off-field dysfunction.

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Fantasy football trades to consider before the deadline: Josh Allen, Marquise Brown and more

With the standard trade deadline just one week away, we highlight strong players to target in trades, as well as those you should try to deal while their value is at or near its highest.

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Why Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes-to-Travis Kelce connection is the best of its time

Kansas City's prolific combo brings backyard football to the NFL, succeeding because of friendship, talent, chemistry and defensive recognition.

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Report: LSU ignored sexual assault complaints

LSU officials had knowledge of sexual assault allegations made against multiple former football players and either ignored those complaints or denied the victims' requests for protection, according to a USA Today report.

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South Carolina parts ways with coach Muschamp

South Carolina has parted ways with football coach Will Muschamp, athletic director Ray Tanner announced Sunday. Offensive coordinator Mike Bobo will serve as interim coach.

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Aqib Talib walks through first game as broadcaster in Lions vs. Washington

Former NFL defensive back Aqib Talib was in the booth for the first time as a broadcaster on Sunday. He re-lives his experience in the Detroit Lions' 30-27 win over the Washington Football Team.

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Lions’ Matt Prater re-lives game-winning 59-yard field goal vs. Washington

FOX's Megan Olivi caught up with Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater following the Lions' 30-27 win over the Washington Football Team. Hear Prater walk through hitting the game-winning 59-yard field goal.

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Lions’ Matt Prater drills 59-yard game-winning field goal vs. Washington

Watch Matt Prater drill the game-winning 59-yard field goal to cap the Detroit Lions 30-27 win over the Washington Football Team.

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Matthew Stafford throws gorgeous 55-yard touchdown pass to Marvin Hall

Watch Matt Stafford throw a gorgeous rainbow to WR Marvin Hall for a 55-yard TD catch that gave the Detroit Lions an early 7-0 lead over the Washington Football Team.

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Vikings or Bears on the money line for Monday Night Football?

Jason McIntyre and Geoff Schwartz break down whether you should take the Minnesota Vikings or the Chicago Bears on the money line for Monday Night Football.

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IU moves up, set for top-10 matchup vs. Ohio St.

No. 25 Tulsa is ranked in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in 10 years, and No. 9 Indiana is set to play the first top-10 matchup in program history.

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Tom Brady passes Jerry Rice to become all-time fantasy football scoring leader

Tom Brady passed Jerry Rice to become the all-time scoring leader in fantasy football.

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FOX NFL Sunday crew plays football-themed Jeopardy in honor of Alex Trebek

FOX NFL Sunday host Curt Menefee presents a special version of Jeopardy with contestants Howie Long, Terry Bradshaw, and Michael Strahan.

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Fantasy football rankings: NFL Week 10

Our fantasy football experts provide Week 10 individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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NFL Week 10 fantasy football inactives watch: Who's in and who's out?

Updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements.

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College football Power Rankings for Week 11

With Alabama, Ohio State and Clemson sidelined, the top five remain the same but who moved to sixth?

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College Football Playoff picks after Week 11

Three of the four mainstays in our writers' weekly picks had games cancelled in Week 11. How did this impact the picks? How high can Notre Dame climb, and who can compete with Clemson for the 4 spot?

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WR Tate apologizes for 'unacceptable' behavior

Giants wide receiver Golden Tate apologized to the team last week and took full responsibility for self-described "unacceptable" behavior that got him benched for last week's game against the Washington Football Team.

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Pac-12: Testing error kept 3 Stanford players out

The Pac-12 apologized to the Stanford football team after an inconclusive COVID-19 test led to multiple players, including starting quarterback Davis Mills, missing the Cardinal's season-opening loss to Oregon.

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Liverpool's Salah tests positive for coronavirus

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Egypt Football Association confirmed ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualification doubleheader against Togo.

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Undefeated USC vs. 1-loss Notre Dame? Breaking down potential College Football Playoff decisions

How would the College Football Playoff selection committee pick between an undefeated BYU vs. a two-loss Clemson? The Allstate Playoff Predictor breaks down this matchup and more.

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Spurrier's ace, Saban's caddie jinx and more tales of college football coaches playing Augusta National

Steve Spurrier remembers every shot. Nick Saban had a chance to break 80 -- until his caddie got in his head. Urban Meyer nearly knocked it in on No. 12. Some of college football's biggest names recall their favorite Augusta National stories.

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How COVID-19 has impacted the search for new talent

COVID-19 has changed the world and football scouts are having to adjust. Here's a typical week in the search for the next big thing.

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Troy Aikman, Joe Buck react to Colts decisive victory over Titans on Thursday Night Football

Thursday Night Football’s Joe Buck and Troy Aikman react to the Indianapolis Colts defeated the Tennessee Titans. The Colts had a dominant second half performance on the road in Nashville. The Colts now move to the top of the AFC South.

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Terry Bradshaw on Steelers: ‘As long as Ben is healthy, they will not lose another football game’

While discussing the Steelers on Thursday Night football, Terry Bradshaw predicted that ‘As long as Ben is healthy, they will not lose another football game’. Ben Roethlisberger is currently out due to Covid-related reasons.

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Michael Irvin on Dallas Cowboys’ season: ‘this has been the most difficult thing in the world to endure’

Michael Irvin joins Thursday Night Football to talk about the Dallas Cowboys' woes. He also praises Indianapolis Colts' quarterback Philip Rivers' for the intensity and emotion he brings to the game.

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How one slam dunk changed direction for Colts' DeForest Buckner

DeForest Buckner has the physique of a power forward. After a high school ankle injury, the Hawai'i native rode the football wave to NFL stardom.

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Through the Groundskeepers, Virginia team aims for lasting change in Charlottesville

After violent protests in Charlottesville three years ago, and this year's latest push for racial and social justice, Virginia football players and coaches knew they had to do something to fight for change. The answer? A group called "The Groundskeepers."

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For Washington Football Team QB Alex Smith, return to lineup just another comeback

In a career full of setbacks, the inspirational QB overcame his biggest, a gruesome leg injury, to get back under center starting Sunday in Detroit.

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Penn St.'s Brown retiring due to heart condition

Penn State running back Journey Brown will retire from football after being diagnosed with a heart ailment known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

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How Dan Mullen channeled Steve Spurrier and brought the high-flying fun back to Florida

Steve Spurrier's Gators teams raised the bar offensively for all of college football, but what Dan Mullen is doing this year might finally match and even exceed all those numbers and expectations.

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As COVID-19 still looms, football even more of a respite at West Point

During normal times, college football is king at West Point, one of the prettiest venues in the sport. But these are not normal times. Still, Saturday games are an important respite for cadets who are confined due to the pandemic.

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Sources: QB Allen expected to have ankle surgery

Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen is expected to undergo surgery in the coming weeks on his dislocated ankle and small fracture, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, jeopardizing his season.

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Before the dynasty: Inside Bill Belichick's forgotten 2000 season with the Patriots

During his first season in New England, the Patriots played losing football at 5-11 but managed to change the direction of the franchise.

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Alex Smith throws first touchdown since returning from gruesome 2018 leg injury

Alex Smith threaded a 68-yard bomb to Terry McLaurin who caught it in between several Giants' defenders and ran it into the end zone for the score. This touchdown pulled the Washington Football Team within three points of the New York Giants. It was Smith's first touchdown pass since returning from a devastating leg injury sustained in 2018.

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Giants’ defense picks off Alex Smith three times in 23-20 win

The New York Giants's defense brought pressure against Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith who threw three interceptions in their 23-20 loss. The Giants had five total takeaways including recovering two Washington fumbles.

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Kyle Allen suffers serious ankle injury — Dr. Matt Provencher on if he will be back this season

Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen suffered what appeared to be a serious ankle injury on Sunday against the New York Giants. Former New England Patriots head physician, Dr. Matt Provencher, walks through whether or not Allen has a chance to make it back into action this season.

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Will Giants or Washington Football Team win NFC East?

Geoff Schwartz and Jason McIntyre explain why the Washington Football Team has a better chance of winning the NFC East over the New York Giants.

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Projecting every bowl game, including the College Football Playoff

Will Notre Dame lock in the No. 4 spot and make a trip to the Sugar Bowl? Where will Ohio State land? And Trevor Lawrence and Clemson? Kyle Bonagura and Mark Schlabach make their latest bowl projections.

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Who has the best chance to make the College Football Playoff?

The Allstate Playoff Predictor breaks down which teams have the best chance to make the CFP.

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College Football Playoff race still too close to call

Notre Dame's double-overtime win against Clemson makes a strong case for two ACC teams in the College Football Playoff, but the SEC, Pac-12 and others hope to win over voters on the selection committee.

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Fantasy rankings: Week 9

Our fantasy football experts provide Week 9 individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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NFL Week 9 fantasy football inactives watch: Who's in and who's out?

AJ Mass provides updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements.

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College football Power Rankings for Week 10

Notre Dame climbs into the top two after beating Clemson, while a few Group of 5 teams have playoff hopes.

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Notre Dame's epic win, the Big Ten's confounding season and the CFP's thrilling race for No. 4

The Irish showed they belong in college football's top tier, while Florida, Texas A&M and BYU made a push for the playoff.

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College Football Playoff picks after Week 10

Notre Dame upended Clemson without Trevor Lawrence while Ohio State rolled to 3-0 and Alabama enjoyed a bye week. It's getting to the time of the season where our writers' lists narrow, and only five teams make the cut following Week 10.

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'One of the greatest underdog stories of our time': Northwestern's run to the Rose Bowl, 25 years later

The 1995 Wildcats didn't win a title or even a bowl game, but their sudden rise from league laughingstock to Big Ten champs occupies a special sliver of college football history.

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Maradona, Neymar, Beckham among soccer's amazing fan tattoos

Just why do fans choose to invest in questionable football-themed tattoos? We can now add Geoffrey Kondogbia to the list.

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Throwing to Travis Etienne, trusting USC, testing BYU and more to watch in Week 10

The first full weekend of the college football season is here. How can Clemson attack Notre Dame's defense, plus Florida's offense vs. Georgia's defense, the start of the Pac-12 and BYU's playoff push.

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Troy Aikman breaks down Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams chemistry following win over 49ers

NFL on FOX Analyst Troy Aikman reacts to the developing chemistry between Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers and Devante Adams. The Packers defeated the San Francisco 49ers 34-17 on Thursday Night Football.

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Michael Strahan on NFL COVID-19 issues: ‘Now, it takes a lot of discipline off the field to stay on the field’

Jay Glazer joins the Thursday Night Football crew to give an update on the NFL's intention on completing a full playoff schedule. The crew discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the league and Michael Strahan says that this is an opportunity for other players to step up.

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'We're truly blood brothers': A rare cancer, a risky transplant and how David Shaw saved his sibling's life

Stanford football coach David Shaw kept coming back to one thought: You're not supposed to lose your little brother. That driving force led him to become a life-saving bone marrow donor for Eric Shaw in a medical story that is nothing short of a miracle.

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Biggest ACC game in five years, BYU's ascent and college football's newest heel

What will be the fallout from the Notre Dame-Clemson showdown? Is BYU good enough to hang with the top dogs? We break down this weekend's action.

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AB says he's grateful to be back in football

Antonio Brown says that he's grateful to be back in the NFL and feels that he's a better person.

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Doctor: No post-op complications for Maradona

Diego Maradona's personal doctor said the Argentina football legend "has no [post-surgery] complications" in his latest medical report Wednesday morning outside Olivos Hospital in Buenos Aires.

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No outrunning his past, Alabama's Steve Sarkisian ready for another head-coaching job

Steve Sarkisian was fired from USC in disgrace in 2015. Five years later, he leads the most potent offensive attack in college football -- and carries a reformed reputation.

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Ex-coach Tuberville wins Alabama Senate seat

Tommy Tuberville, who spent nearly a decade as Auburn's head football coach, won a U.S. Senate seat in Alabama on Tuesday.

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Fantasy football intel for all 32 NFL teams ahead of Week 9

Mike Clay breaks down each NFL team with a key fantasy football fact to get you ahead of the curve for Week 9 and beyond.

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Seahawks have yet to reach full potential, will cover (-3) vs. Bills — Colin Cowherd

Colin Cowherd believes the Seattle Seahawks’ best football is still in front of them as they prepare to take on the Buffalo Bills. They are favored by three points, so hear why Colin likes that bet.

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Inside the first mid-pandemic college football head-coaching hire

Scotty Walden was on the verge of landing the Austin Peay job when he tested positive for the coronavirus, forcing his potential new boss to quarantine. He worried it would cost him the gig, but it didn't -- and now he's ready to get to work.

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The biggest obstacle for each College Football Playoff contender

From missing key players to questionable quarterback play to institutional bias. Here are the issues that could derail teams on track for the CFP.

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Lock turns Rockne to help fuel epic Broncos rally

The 30 minutes of play that followed Broncos quarterback Drew Lock's halftime speech erased two of the worst quarters he has played in his football life, buoyed by 28 second-half points, 21 of those in the fourth quarter.

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Fantasy highs and lows from Week 8: Vikings let Dalvin cook

Dalvin Cook's impressive return to the field and another underwhelming day by Lamar Jackson highlight the Week 8 fantasy football takeaways from Matt Bowen and Tristan H. Cockcroft.

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AP Top 25 college football poll reaction: What's next for each ranked team?

The top five in the AP Top 25 remains the same, but with the Pac-12 set to return and a huge Clemson-Notre Dame game on tap, expect lots of movement next week.

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Projecting every bowl game, including the College Football Playoff

The bowl season will be here before you know it. Which teams are going where? Here are our latest projections.

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The Big 12 goes bust, and what it means for the rest of CFP

Oklahoma State's first loss likely cost the Big 12 a spot in the College Football Playoff, and that's good news for the Pac-12, which has yet to play a game this season.

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Fantasy football rankings: NFL Week 8

Our fantasy football experts provide Week 8 individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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College Football Playoff picks after Week 9

Alabama, Clemson and Ohio State all remain unanimous picks from our writers. Notre Dame is the favorite in the four spot ahead of the big showdown in South Bend next week while Cincinnati, Georgia and Texas A&M all make an appearance.

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Schedule for CFP, all 37 bowl games revealed

College football's bowl season officially has a schedule, and ESPN will televise 35 of the 37 games, starting with the Tropical Smoothie Café Frisco Bowl on Dec. 19 and concluding with the College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 11.

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What's next for Trevor Lawrence? More scrutiny under a bigger spotlight

Trevor Lawrence has been under the microscope since taking college football by storm as a true freshman in 2018. Now, after the Clemson quarterback's positive COVID-19 test, he will face continued and heightened scrutiny, fair or not.

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Cam Newton, Joe Burrow and the great college football QB debate

Two perfect seasons, two Heisman Trophy winners and two No. 1 NFL draft picks. How do you compare the historic seasons of Auburn's Cam Newton and LSU's Joe Burrow? Let's try to figure it out.

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How Oklahoma State's defense made the Cowboys the Big 12's best College Football Playoff hope

As Oklahoma and Texas struggle, the Cowboys have surged and are the Big 12's lone unbeaten team. Even more surprising, they're winning with defense.

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Troy Aikman on the Atlanta Falcons: ‘this is not a 2-6 football team’

NFL on FOX Analyst Troy Aikman reacts to the Atlanta Falcons defeating the Carolina Panthers, 25-17. Aikman says the Falcons are much better than their record would indicate.

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Terry Bradshaw, Michael Strahan analyze where the Panthers have found success through week 7

Michael Strahan advises that Panthers need to get out of their comfort zone defensively if they want to challenge the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football on FOX.

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Tony Gonzalez breaks down the Falcons vs. Panthers rivalry ahead of their Thursday Night Football matchup

Troy Aikman, Tony Gonzolez, Micheal Strahan, Terry Bradshaw, and Curt Menefee breakdown the NFC South Rivalry between the Carolina Panthers and the Atlanta Falcons

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Teal turf, mullets and Coastal Carolina's long road to becoming college football's must-watch team

Who knew that less than 20 years after adding football and uprooting wild watermelons to build a stadium, the feisty Coastal Carolina Chanticleers would start their season by upsetting Kansas and find themselves ranked No. 20 in the country?

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How Arkansas coach Sam Pittman engineered college football's most improbable turnaround

The Razorbacks entered the season losers of 19 straight SEC games. But new head coach Sam Pittman -- a backup choice for the job -- has revitalized the team, which is a ref's one bad call away from being 3-1.

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Badgers halt, cancel game after COVID outbreak

In addition to canceling Saturday's game against Nebraska, the No. 9 Badgers have suspended all football activities for at least a week after an outbreak of COVID-19 cases within the team.

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Seriously, when will the Cowboys win again in 2020?

ESPN's Football Power Index has Dallas (2-5) on the outside looking in through nine more games.

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FA Eric Reid: Declined Washington practice squad

With the loss of Landon Collins, the Washington Football Team offered a practice squad spot to free-agent safety Eric Reid, he told The Associated Press. But he declined, saying the practice squad wasn't "reflective or indicative of my career."

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Michigan fan who threatened Ohio St. sentenced

The Michigan football fan who threatened a shooting at Ohio State University during the schools' annual rivalry game in 2018 was given a one-year sentence.

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Fantasy intel for all 32 NFL teams ahead of Week 8

Mike Clay breaks down each NFL team with a key fantasy football fact to get you ahead of the curve for Week 8 and beyond.

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COVID-19 and the financial impact on businesses closely associated with college football

Fewer fans, less spending. It's hardly a recipe for financial stability as so many businesses with ties to college football are finding out.

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Source: Bostic suspension unlikely for Dalton hit

After being ejected Sunday, Washington Football Team linebacker Jon Bostic is not expected to be suspended for his hit on Cowboys QB Andy Dalton, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Kyle Allen on Washington’s win over Cowboys: ‘We’ve gotta take it and run with it’

The Washington Football Team dominated an undermanned Dallas Cowboys team, 25-3, to improve to 2-5 this season. Quarterback Kyle Allen joined FOX's Pam Oliver after the game to discuss where the team goes from here.

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Drew Brees on Saints' gutsy 24-21 win: 'That's winning football'

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees joined FOX's Laura Okmin after his team's 24-21 win over the Carolina Panthers to discuss how they were able to get it done despite being without multiple playmakers.

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Highs and lows from Week 7: Burrow, Higgins forming something special

Impressive games from Joe Burrow and Tee Higgins and Davante Adams' career-best performance highlight the Week 7 fantasy football takeaways from Matt Bowen and Tristan H. Cockcroft.

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Cowboys QB Andy Dalton’s helmet flies off as he takes vicious hit to head, is removed from game

On a scramble in the second half, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton took a late hit to the head, which left him on the ground for several minutes. He was removed from the game vs. the Washington Football Team and did not return.

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Terry McLaurin burns Cowboys deep, scores from 52 yards out

Washington Football Team wideout Terry McLaurin beat the Dallas Cowboys secondary over the top and scored on a 52-yard touchdown pass from Kyle Allen.

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Andy Dalton sees red zone pass tipped off Ezekiel Elliott’s hands for an interception

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton threw in the direction of Ezekiel Elliott in the red zone on Sunday, but the pass tipped off of Elliott's hands and into the arms of a Washington Football Team defender.

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Landon Collins ankle injury -- Dr. Matt Provencher on his possible outcomes

Washington Football Team safety Landon Collins injured his ankle on Sunday and former New England Patriots head physician Dr. Matt Provencher said, while it's too early to speculate, it could be a high ankle sprain, or as serious as an Achilles tendon injury.

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Indiana jumps into Top 25; Ohio State up to No. 3

Indiana jumped into The Associated Press college football poll Sunday after pulling off the weekend's most dramatic upset, and Ohio State moved up to No. 3 following a dominant season debut.

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AP Top 25 college football poll reaction: What's next for each ranked team?

The Big Ten returned and it did not disappoint, with some incredible performances and epic finishes. What does it mean for the AP Top 25? Let's break down what's next for each ranked team.

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Projecting every bowl game, including the College Football Playoff

Clemson, Alabama and Ohio State rolled to wins. Penn State fell short. How did this shake things up?

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Breaking down the unbeatens, from Bama and Clemson to Coastal Carolina

Clemson, Alabama, Notre Dame and Oklahoma State are humming along, and the Big Ten has joined the party in search of a College Football Playoff semifinal spot.

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Fantasy football rankings: NFL Week 7

Our fantasy football experts provide Week 7 individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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Indiana brings the chaos, Justin Fields brings his A-game, and more from Week 8

Does the college football universe really care who wins a Big Ten game? Why yes, yes, it does. From Indiana's oh-so-close score to upset Penn State to Justin Fields and Ohio State making their playoff case, let's enjoy this latest moment in 2020 time.

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College Football Playoff picks after Week 8

Notre Dame makes its true presence felt, while Alabama, Clemson and Ohio State are all unanimous picks.

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Man United, Arsenal, Juventus, Real, Bayern get Adidas kit makeover via Pharrell

Adidas have produced a very special array of custom hand-painted jerseys for a selection of the world's top football clubs.

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Saban: Offense, not defense, now wins games

Even though he doesn't like it, Alabama football coach Nick Saban conceded Friday that a good defense no longer regularly beats a good offense in the college football ranks.

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Source: Wash. QB Haskins fined for virus violation

Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins was fined $4,833 for violating the team's COVID-19 protocols, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Cowboys RG Martin likely out against Washington

The Cowboys are preparing as if Pro Bowl right guard Zack Martin will not play Sunday against the Washington Football Team because of a concussion.

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'The bourbon flows like water': Marty & McGee reminisce on CFB's best tailgating scenes

Dressing up for church or a football game? Marty Smith and Ryan McGee recall their favorite tailgating moments during their time covering college football.

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What are the odds the Big Ten sends multiple schools to the College Football Playoff?

How likely is it that two or more Big Ten teams land in the College Football Playoff? More likely than you think, at least compared to the rest of the Power 5 conferences this season.

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'It's bigger than football' -- Minnesota returns with new perspective

As Minnesota begins its college football season Saturday, the issues from an offseason of challenges and unrest remain at the forefront for P.J. Fleck's team.

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How Penn State can make the leap to elite, and more Week 8 thoughts

What separates college football's current ruling class from the Penn States of the world? We crunch the numbers.

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Pele's 80th birthday: Mere numbers can't do the Brazil football icon's genius justice

Pele's 80th birthday is a landmark and an opportunity for footballers to dwell on the fact that they are standing on the shoulders of a giant.

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Alex Rodriguez reacts to the Dolphins’ decision to play Tua Tagovailoa over Ryan Fitzpatrick

Former Yankee great and MLB on FOX Analyst Alex Rodriguez joins the Thursday Night Football crew to discuss the pressure’s of playing in New York. He also weighs in on the Miami Dolphins decision to play Tua Tagovailoa over Ryan Fitzpatrick.

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What will the New York Giants look like under the Joe Judge era?

The Thursday Night Football crew looked at what Joe Judge brings in his first season as head coach of the New York Giants.

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Big Ten: Any COVID cancellations a 'no contest'

If the Big Ten is forced to cancel any football games due to COVID-19 testing positivity rates within a team, the game will be deemed a "no contest," the conference announced on Thursday.

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Can New York cover the spread against the Philadelphia?

New York vs. the Philadelphia on Thursday Night Football. Can Philadelphia be successful with some of their key injuries?

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NFL moves Bucs-Raiders out of Sunday night

The league has moved the Bucs-Raiders game to Sunday afternoon and the Seahawks-Cardinals game to night "out of an abundance of caution to ensure that a game would be available for fans on Sunday Night Football."

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Source: LSU to ban OBJ 2 years over payments

LSU Tigers has self-imposed penalties related to the NCAA's investigation into improper booster payments to its football players, a university spokesman confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.

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After COVID-19 diagnosis, Stephen F. Austin coach asks dad to ditch farm for football field

When Colby Carthel couldn't be on the sideline for his team's upcoming game, he turned to his father, Don.

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How college football is handling its COVID-19 protocols one month into the season

The coronavirus pandemic forced college football to reimagine everything about how the sport is conducted. Here's how things are going a month into the season.

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Exec: Wash. likely to remain Football Team in '21

President Jason Wright told WJLA on Tuesday that there's a "pretty good chance" his team will remain the Washington Football Team in 2021.

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UM stay in place order won't impact athletics

A stay in place order for University of Michigan undergraduate students will not impact athletic activity at the school, where the Wolverines football team is preparing for its season opener against Minnesota.

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With Big Ten returning, college football still faces more of the unknown

College football is a sport governed by tradition and coached by the anal retentive. But in 2020, it is operating on the fly, and all of us -- coaches, players, officials and fans -- are living at the mercy of a long nasal swab.

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'I'm gonna beat up Brutus:' An epic mascot melee years in the making

Ten years ago, a rogue Ohio University mascot launched his yearslong scheme to pummel Brutus. Now, with Ohio State finally set to take the field again, the story has become the ultimate college football litmus test.

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Fantasy football intel for all 32 NFL teams ahead of Week 7

Mike Clay breaks down each NFL team with a key fantasy football fact to get you ahead of the curve for Week 7 and beyond.

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Patrick Mahomes on Chiefs adapting to defenses: ‘We just find a way to win a football game’

FOX's Erin Andrews joined Patrick Mahomes following the Kansas City Chiefs' win over the Buffalo Bills. Watch Patrick detail how his Chiefs adapt to teams trying to shut down their deep passing game.

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College football's midseason-ish awards: Top players and unbelievable moments in a season like no other

Only in 2020 can we be celebrating the midway point before the Big Ten or Pac-12 has taken the field. But with seven weeks down and eight to go until conference title weekend, let's look back on the best of the year so far.

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Fantasy football highs and lows from Week 6: D'Andre Swift delivers

A breakout performance by D'Andre Swift and a huge day by Derrick Henry highlight the Week 6 fantasy football takeaways from Matt Bowen and Tristan H. Cockcroft.

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Daniel Jones on Tae Crowder’s scoop and score: ‘Heck of a play by Tae’

New York Giants' quarterback Daniel Jones joins Lindsay Czarniak following the team's 20-19 win over the Washington Football Team. He talks about the team getting its first win, the defense, and Tae Crowder's scoop and score.

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Cam Sims scores first NFL touchdown but Washington can't convert 2-pt conversion, lose to Giants 20-19

The Washington Football Team was in position to tie the game following a touchdown scored by Cam Sims that pulled the team within one of the New York Giants. The team gambled on a 2-point conversion, but could not convert and the Giants held on to win, 20-19.

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Giants’ Tae Crowder breaks tie with scoop and score to put New York up on Washington, 20-13

Kyler Fackrell sacked Kyle Allen and forced a fumble which New York Giants' Linebacker Tae Crowder recovered and returned for a 43-yard touchdown to break the tie with the Washington Football Team, 20-13. The team would hold on to win 20-19.

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Tottenham lack of ruthlessness is a problem for their trophy aspirations

Tottenham's sparkling three-goal start vs. West Ham soon gave way to the passive football that will prevent them truly challenging at the top.

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Clemson overwhelming No. 1 over Tide in Top 25

Clemson easily held off Alabama to retain the No. 1 spot in The Associated Press college football poll, extending its longest run atop the poll to seven weeks.

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Purdue says Brohm has presumed positive test

Purdue announced Sunday that football coach Brohm had a presumed positive test for COVID-19.

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Jon Brown makes first kick -- at any level -- for the Jaguars

Brown's field goal was his first kick in a game at any level. Brown played soccer at Kentucky and walked on as a football player at Louisville, where he was a kickoff specialist .

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AP Top 25 college football poll reaction: What's next for each ranked team?

What's next for each AP Top 25 team? Well, for starters, the Big Ten, led by No. 5 Ohio State, will finally take the field. Here's what to expect for each ranked team.

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Which conference has the best chance to send multiple teams to the College Football Playoff?

The Allstate Playoff Predictor breaks down which conference has the best chance to send two teams to this season's College Football Playoff.

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Cleveland Browns will alter game plan for Baker Mayfield—Jay Glazer

Jay Glazer joins FOX NFL Sunday to give an update on the Cleveland Browns' game plan for quarterback Baker Mayfield. He also talks about Alex Smith's emotional return to football last week for the Washington Football Team.

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Liverpool, Man United failed in 'Project Big Picture,' but English football's problems won't go away

While the power grab and plan to overhaul English football hit a wall, Liverpool and Man United deftly raised some pressing questions and issues.

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Fantasy football rankings: NFL Week 6

Our fantasy football experts provide Week 6 individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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NFL Week 6 fantasy football inactives watch: Who's in and who's out?

AJ Mass provides updated inactives and analysis leading up to kickoff.

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College Football Playoff picks after Week 7

Georgia loses but remains a popular pick, while Alabama and Clemson solidify spots in the top two moving forward. Cincinnati, Coastal Carolina, Oklahoma State and Texas A&M get nods this week, and BYU and Notre Dame remain in the picture.

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Eagles WR Travis Fulgham's globe-trotting, odds-defying rise to the NFL

Spending much of his young life overseas, the 25-year-old came late to football, but his emergence from the practice squad to starring in Philadelphia is right on time.

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Messi made his Barcelona debut 16 years ago today. A lot has happened since then

It's 16 years to the day since Lionel Messi first stepped onto a football pitch for Barcelona. And quite a lot has happened since then.

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Zach Wilson and BYU football keep on winning. Is anyone paying attention?

The independent Cougars had their schedule decimated because of the coronavirus, but they rebuilt a schedule on the fly and are one of the most fun and dominant teams in college football. But can they get any respect from the CFP committee?

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College football's next steps after Nick Saban's coronavirus diagnosis and high-profile postponements

Does the coronavirus diagnosis for Saban, along with rising cases at several big-name schools, change the approach of the sport's power brokers?

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Week 6 Love/Hate: Reinvent your fantasy football season with a new format

Matthew Berry lists his favorites for each position, but he begins by delving into some formats for managers wanting to start anew in fantasy football.

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Florida stops activities after virus outbreak

Florida has paused football activities due to a coronavirus outbreak just days before the team is scheduled to play LSU.

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Why grad transfer success stories no longer apply to just college football elite

There is a new reality in college football: The graduate transfer is not for just the elite anymore. Beyond the Joe Burrow-to-LSU stories in the sport, programs like Ole Miss, Virginia Tech and others are getting in the game.

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College football conference power rankings

How would you rank each team in the three Power 5 conferences that have already begun play? Let's have a look.

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Is Alex Smith now the guy in Washington? — Daryl Johnston

Following quarterback Alex Smith's inspiring return to play following a nearly two-year layoff due to a gruesome leg injury, Daryl Johnson is asking: should he be the starting quarterback going forward for the Washington Football Team?

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Alex Smith’s return to play: What makes his recovery so incredible — Dr. Matt Provencher

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith returned to the field for the first time in nearly two years after recovering from a catastrophic leg injury that threatened to end his career. Former New England Patriots head physician Dr. Matt Provencher details what makes his recovery and return to play so incredible.

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Jared Goff was thrilled to see Alex Smith back: ‘It can’t be understated how amazing that dude is’

FOX's Pam Oliver spoke with Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff following his team's 30-10 win over the Washington Football Team. Hear Jared discuss the win and what he thought of Alex Smith seeing his first game action since 2018.

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Watch Alex Smith prepare to enter game for first time since injury as family looks on

Washington Football Team quarterback entered a game for the first time in nearly two years after recovering from a gruesome leg injury. Watch as he prepares to enter the game and his family watches on nervously, awaiting his return.

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Alex Smith takes the field as a member of active roster for first time since catastrophic leg injury

Watch Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith warm up on the field for the first time as an active player since his catastrophic leg injury that seemed like it would end his career.

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Fantasy football inactives watch: Who's in and who's out?

Updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.

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How an up-and-down SEC will shape the College Football Playoff

Aside from Georgia, defense in the SEC was nonexistent Saturday, leaving the door open for the ACC and soon the Big Ten to state their cases for a final four spot.

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Clemson keeps rolling, Saban outlasts Kiffin in college football's wild Week 6

Clemson proved it's still the class of the ACC, and Nick Saban and Alabama held off Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss.

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Start spreading the boos: At a combined 0-8, the Jets, Giants display football futility

These little town blues, and losses, are not melting away fast enough for these two teams.

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What to watch in college football's Week 6

Can Tennessee and Miami return to glory? Will Lane Kiffin top Nick Saban? And everything else you need to know.

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How ESPN fantasy football is handling postponed NFL games: Week 5 Update

Here are details on how ESPN fantasy football will treat rescheduled games and bye weeks.

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Premier League, English football facing financial reckoning despite billion-pound transfer window

English soccer spent handsomely in the transfer window, but the outlay is hiding the poor financial health of the game below the top tier.

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What will it take for a Pac-12 team to make the College Football Playoff?

The Pac-12 is playing only a seven-game regular season. Is that enough for a College Football Playoff berth? Oregon and USC are the conference's best chance at the playoff, but what will the teams have to do to ultimately finish in the top four?

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Marty & McGee: Who are college football's best and weirdest superfans?

FSU's Glitter Guys. Georgia's "Big Dawg." A Bear Bryant devotee wearing clear plastic heels. These are college football's most strikingly dedicated fans.

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Goalkeeper banned for eight years for ref attack

A keeper in one of Germany's lower leagues has been banned by the local football association.

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Talk The Line with Jason McIntyre and Geoff Schwartz | WEEK 5

Jason McIntyre and Geoff Schwartz discuss all the action across pro football for Week 5. Jason and Geoff talk about a number of prop bets for each game including a rushing line for Dallas and passing total in Cleveland.

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Troy Aikman breaks down Tom Brady’s performance following Buccaneers’ loss to Bears

NFL on FOX analyst Troy Aikman breaks down how Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can bounce back following their loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football.

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Tampa Bay to give Nick Foles fits

Is 3-1 Chicago for real? Not so fast. Geoff Schwartz likes Tampa Bay to roll on Thursday Night Football

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Jayhawks' Miles tests positive for COVID-19

Kansas football coach Les Miles has tested positive for the coronavirus, is in isolation and says he will continue "to fulfill my head coach responsibilities remotely." AD Jeff Long is hopeful that Miles will be able to coach vs. West Virginia on Oct. 17.

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Madden NFL 21 adds Greek Freak and the Antetokounmpo brothers

The latest update to Madden makes the game a little freakier. Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers have been added to "The Yard," a backyard-football-style game.

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Can the NFL really get through the season? Why the 'virtual football bubble' is in jeopardy

The first quarter of the season has produced a crush of protocol violations and positive test results, and an ongoing team outbreak.

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Fantasy football rankings: NFL Week 5

Our fantasy football experts provide Week 5 individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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Intel for all 32 NFL teams ahead of Week 5

Mike Clay breaks down each NFL team with a key fantasy football fact to get you ahead of the curve for Week 5 and beyond.

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Central Arkansas and college football's strangest schedule ever

A schedule that involves playing two teams twice and being the only opponent on North Dakota State's slate.

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The longtime SEC defensive coordinator coaching middle school football

John Chavis made his name as an elite, title-winning defensive coordinator at Tennessee and LSU. After things didn't go so well at Texas A&M and Arkansas, he was out of a job. Until a volunteer opportunity at a local middle school came along.

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Will the Chiefs and Packers remain unbeaten?

Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes are rolling to start the season. Colin Cowherd and Jason McIntyre preview tonight’s Monday Night Football slate.

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Fantasy football waiver wire for NFL Week 5: Chase Edmonds, Tee Higgins among top pickups

Working the waiver wire has never been more important as fantasy football managers aim to navigate rescheduled games and byes, which begin in Week 5.

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Pack's Adams in deleted tweet: I'm out for MNF

Davante Adams said in a now-deleted tweet that he's being held out of Green Bay's Monday Night Football game against Atlanta. The wide receiver has been limited by a hamstring injury.

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Rivera to coach through last 3 weeks of treatment

Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera has three more weeks of cancer treatments remaining, and he reiterated that he plans to continue coaching throughout the process.

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Why Georgia, Notre Dame, USC could drive serious CFP contender talk

Alabama and Clemson again seem untouchable when it comes to early College Football Playoff talk. But everyone else? With the looming returns of the Big Ten and Pac-12, plus the Big 12's implosion, the race is quickly shifting.

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Fantasy football highs and lows from NFL Week 4: Tom Brady comes up big

Tom Brady, a host of impressive rookie performances and key injuries to running backs are among the Week 4 fantasy football takeaways from Matt Bowen and Tristan H. Cockcroft.

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Drew Brees on getting win over the Lions: ‘We wanted to get back to playing Saints football’

FOX's Shannon Spake joined Drew Brees after his New Orleans Saints defeated the Detroit Lions, 35-29. Hear Drew detail how his team was able to come out with a win on the road.

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Projecting college football's New Year's Six, including the College Football Playoff

It was a full slate of games Saturday. Here's where we project teams to land come bowl season.

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Fantasy football rankings: NFL Week 4

Our fantasy football experts provide Week 4 individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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Fantasy football inactives watch: Who's in and who's out?

Updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.

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Like it or not, the SEC will again be the center of the CFB world in 2020

You thought this college football season would be different just because the entire world is unlike anything we've experienced before? Oh, how wrong you were.

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College Football Playoff picks after Week 5

Alabama, Clemson and Ohio State all land on everyone's lists, while Florida and Georgia, battle for a top-4 spot.

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Pac-12 football schedule takeaways: Biggest games, top matchups, predictions

We break down the biggest games and matchups from the Pac-12's schedule release, and we pick our champion.

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The SEC is ready to give us the college football weekend we've been waiting for

Texas A&M visits Alabama and Auburn heads to Georgia in two top-25 matchups.

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Irish president has virus amid school outbreaks

Amid separate coronavirus updates on the Notre Dame campus and within the Fighting Irish football program, the school announced president Rev. John Jenkins has tested positive and is showing mild symptoms.

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Day: Ohio St. coaches making sacrifices

Coach Ryan Day says several Ohio State coaches are not staying at home as a precaution to limit the risk of COVID-19 entering the Buckeyes football program as the team prepares for the season.

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Marty & McGee: Talking live mascots, from huggable Uga to pigs of prey

War Eagle. Mike the Tiger. Ralphie the buffalo. Bevo. Reveille. Smoky. Uga. When it comes to college football mascots, there's nothing like the real thing.

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What could an eight-team College Football Playoff look like in 2020?

Our simulations projected what an eight-team College Football Playoff would currently look like ahead of Week 5.

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Dest, Cherki, Bellingham: 11 starlets poised for breakthrough seasons

In the spring we revealed football's best players under the age of 21, but which teenage starlets are poised to earn a place in next year's list?

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Troy Aikman on Sam Darnold: ‘He’s hard to evaluate right now’

Troy Aikman and Joe Buck evaluate the New York Jets after their 37-28 loss to the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football.

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Week 4 Love/Hate: The definitive Matthew Berry guide to trading in fantasy football

Matthew Berry lists his favorites for each position, but he begins by discussing every stage of making a trade in fantasy football.

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The SEC is ready to give us the college football weekend we've been waiting for

Texas A&M visits Alabama and Auburn heads to Georgia in two top-25 matchups.

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First CFP rankings pushed back week to Nov. 24

The first College Football Playoff selection committee ranking has been pushed back a week to Nov. 24.

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Proposal to expand CFP to eight teams shelved

A proposal to expand the College Football Playoff to eight teams this year was shelved.

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Fury-Wilder III moving off Dec.19; new date TBA

Promoters are seeking a new date for the third Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder fight, citing a conflict with football on Dec. 19.

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Mizzou's Drinkwitz: Testing 'kind of a free-for-all'

Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz, saying SEC teams don't share information and there's no uniform league policy for reporting COVID-19 test results, called the process "kind of a free-for-all."

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Sooner or later, LSU and Oklahoma geaux into the Bottom 10

With the return of the SEC, we're back to our full, 10-team rankings, and two College Football Playoff teams from last season are tied for the Coveted Fifth Spot.

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Fantasy trades: Aaron Rodgers, Deshaun Watson among players to consider in deals

Looking to improve your fantasy football roster for the long haul? Here are the top players you should acquire or trade away right now.

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English soccer on the brink: Premier League weathering storm of no fans, but lower leagues in trouble

The coronavirus pandemic has hurt English football in 2020, but the longer fans are unable to attend matches, the worse it could get for all clubs.

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Fantasy football rankings: NFL Week 4

Our fantasy football experts provide Week 4 individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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Fantasy intel for all 32 NFL teams ahead of Week 4

Mike Clay breaks down each NFL team with a key fantasy football fact to get you ahead of the curve for Week 4 and beyond.

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Mahomes' mom to MNF football announcers: Call my son Patrick

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' mom had a little fun tweeting during a game in which her son threw for four TDs.

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'Can we play just one game?' Inside Houston football's lost month of September

So much for September football for the Houston Cougars. Not one, not two, but all five of their games this month were canceled.

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Ravens QB Jackson calls Chiefs 'our Kryptonite'

Once again, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens stumbled against the Chiefs in a 34-20 loss on Monday Night Football, prompting Jackson to label the reigning Super Bowl champs "our Kryptonite."

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Experience Ravens vs. Chiefs Monday Night Football pregame at empty M&T Bank Stadium

Go behind the scenes at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens Monday Night Football matchup. See what it looks like inside and outside the stadium as the prime-time matchup gets going with no fans in the stands.

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Fantasy football highs and lows from NFL Week 3: Josh Allen on historic pace

Josh Allen and an impressive crop of rookies highlight the Week 3 fantasy football takeaways from Matt Bowen and Tristan H. Cockcroft.

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Baker Mayfield on Week 3 victory: ‘A win is a win, but we have to be better’

Baker Mayfield takes some time after his Week 3 win over Washington Football Team to talk to Laura Okmin about the Cleveland Browns' offense. Baker is proud of the win, but acknowledges his team will need some work if they want to have continued success.

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Browns move above .500 for first time in five years, turn Washington over five times in 34-20 win

The Washington Football team falls to a 1-2 season after losing to the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland forced Washington to turn the ball over five times, three of which were interceptions from their quarterback Dwayne Haskins,. After losing Chase Young to a groin injury, Washington folded late, losing 34-20.

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Chase Young injury — Dr. Matt Provencher’s instant reaction

Former New England Patriots head physician Dr. Matt Provencher takes a look at what appears to be a hip or groin injury for Washington Football Team rookie pass rusher, Chase Young.

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Big Ten and Pac-12 return to most unusual poll

No. 6 Ohio State, No. 10 Penn State and No. 14 Oregon returned to The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday, weeks before they start playing, creating a Top 25 as unusual as this season.

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Projecting college football's New Year's Six, including the College Football Playoff

The SEC returned -- how did that shake up our CFP and New Year's Six bowl projections?

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Is Oklahoma done? Is Florida for real? Answering the key College Football Playoff questions

The chaos has begun with losses by Oklahoma and LSU and the return of the Big Ten and Pac-12. Here's how to make sense of it all.

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Week 3: Fantasy football rankings

Our fantasy football experts provide Week 3 individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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College football Power Rankings for Week 4

Oklahoma and LSU fall after home losses, while Florida climbs into the top four and Miami continues rolling.

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Mike Leach takes on the SEC, the Big 12 gets chaotic and more on a glorious day of college football

The schedule says the 2020 college football season officially kicked off three weeks ago, but Saturday felt like the real start to the year.

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College Football Playoff picks after Week 4

Oklahoma fell in Week 4, which opened the door for the Florida Gators.

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The SEC is back! From Saban's scowls to Orgeron's 'Geaux Tigaaahs,' here's what we can't wait to watch

What will we get with the return of SEC football? Maybe an angry Nick Saban, secret depth charts and the soothing voice of Ed Orgeron. Plus, we preview key players and storylines elsewhere.

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MAC to kick off six-game football season Nov. 4

The Mid-American Conference will play a six-game, conference-only football schedule beginning on Nov. 4.

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Meet Tanner Tessmann: the kid who chose FC Dallas over Clemson football

Playing for Dabo Swinney is an offer most can't refuse, but Tanner Tessmann did just that, and the Clemson coach's godson is thriving for FC Dallas.

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The 25 most important players in the College Football Playoff chase

From breakout blue-chippers to quarterbacks trying to channel Joe Burrow, these are the 25 players who will define the run to the playoff.

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FPI simulates 2020 SEC football season: Upsets, multiple playoff teams and more surprises

Florida winning the national championship? It could happen.

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Marty & McGee: 'Enter Sandman' and the best college football entrances

"Enter Sandman" at Virginia Tech is up there for Marty & McGee, but which college football programs truly have the best pump-up introductions?

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Mountain West to start in Oct., play 8-game slate

The Mountain West will play an eight-game football season starting the weekend of Oct. 24, the league announced Thursday night.

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Pac-12 football FAQ: Return date, schedule plans, hurdles and more

The Pac-12 was the lone remaining Power 5 holdout when it came to the 2020 fall season, but that all changed Thursday night when the conference announced a seven-game season beginning Nov. 6.

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Pac-12 to play 7-game schedule starting in Nov.

The Pac-12 will play a seven-game football schedule beginning Nov. 6, a source told ESPN. The conference is scheduled to have an 8 p.m. ET conference call Thursday to discuss the decision to play.

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The SEC is back! From Saban's scowls to Orgeron's 'Geaux Tigaaahs,' here's what we can't wait to watch

What will we get with the return of SEC football? Maybe an angry Nick Saban, secret depth charts and the soothing voice of Ed Orgeron. Plus, we preview key players and storylines elsewhere.

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Coronavirus leaves Mississippi football family at a loss

Nacoma James was a tough but loving high school football coach in Oxford, Mississippi. Three weeks after an overnight coaches retreat this summer, he collapsed in his wife's arms from COVID-19 and later died. He was 42.

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Behind the scenes with Alabama ahead of its SEC opener

Everything is different in college football this fall. To get a sense for how Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide are handling things, we went to Tuscaloosa to check out the practice field, meeting rooms and everywhere else.

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Houston has more problems: N. Texas game off

The North Texas-Houston football game has been postponed due to positive coronavirus tests.

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SEC commish: CFP faces challenge picking teams

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey has reviewed the College Football Playoff selection criteria and anticipates a "number of challenges" facing the selection committee as conferences play disparate schedules and games are canceled.

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NFL mourns death of Sayers on social media

The Kansas Comet was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977, despite playing just seven seasons.

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Sources: MAC to vote Friday on football season

Mid-Amerian Conference presidents will vote Friday on whether to have a football season this fall, sources told ESPN.

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Notre Dame-Wake Forest rebooked for Dec. 12

After Saturday's game was postponed because of COVID-19 positive tests on the Irish football team, the makeup date for Notre Dame's rescheduled matchup against Wake Forest will be Dec. 12, the ACC announced Wednesday.

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USF pauses with virus concerns after ND game

South Florida is pausing football to await coronavirus test results after playing Notre Dame, which has had an outbreak.

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B1G, MAC and a Mountain of Easy Mac? The Bottom 10 will take them all!

Not even a "Row the Boat" campaign could save the Big Ten's recent PR disaster or keep the league off our list. But that doesn't mean Ryan McGee isn't happy about the Midwest's football titans returning next month.

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Fantasy football rankings: NFL Week 3

Our fantasy football experts provide Week 3 individual and composite rankings for each position.

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SEC to use device used by NFL in contact tracing

SEC football players will use the same type of devices worn by NFL players to assist in contact tracing and social distancing.

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Intel for all 32 NFL teams ahead of Week 3

Mike Clay breaks down each NFL team with a key fantasy football fact to get you ahead of the curve for Week 3 and beyond.

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Inside the meeting that saved the Big Ten football season

The Big Ten is playing football this fall. What changed? It all came down to updated medical reports. Those who provided that report take ESPN inside the meeting with Big Ten presidents that changed everything.

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Brees: Job is to direct Saints, not rack up air yards

After a 34-24 loss to the Raiders on Monday Night Football, Saints quarterback Drew Brees laughed off questions about the growing narrative that he is showing signs of decline, noting, "My job is to execute the offense ... not to have the most air yards."

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Shaka Hislop: How football can drive the social justice message

"My message to those who love the game is simple: Whether you speak out or stay silent, show up and be a part of the movement."

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Waiver wire for NFL Week 3: Devonta Freeman, Dion Lewis among top pickups

A rash of injuries to elite players like Saquon Barkley, Christian McCaffrey and Davante Adams, has opened up potentially bigger roles for a plethora of fantasy football free agents.

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The next King of Vegas? Josh Jacobs' tall task in a new home

With the Raiders christening Las Vegas on Monday Night Football, Jacobs could become the face of a franchise and a city by doing what he's always done: bulldozing defenders and putting up points.

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Early college football overreactions: Miami thriving, Big 12 struggling and Nebraska whining

Has Miami finally figured out its offense? Just how bad is the Big 12? And is there a conspiracy against Nebraska? We react to knee-jerk questions early in this college football season.

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Deion Sanders announces he'll coach Jackson St.

Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Deion Sanders will be the next head football coach at Jackson State, he announced Sunday on his new podcast, "21st & Prime."

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Highs and lows from NFL Week 2: Saquon Barkley among many notables to go down

A rash of injuries to key players around the NFL in Week 2 dominated the fantasy football takeaways from Matt Bowen and Tristan H. Cockcroft.

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Saquon Barkley injury update — Dr. Matt Provencher on what’s next

Former New England Patriots team head physician Dr. Matt Provencher takes a look at Saquon Barkley's ankle injury from Sunday and what comes next. He said the good news for the Giants is that if Barkley has an ankle fracture, he should be able to resume football activities in 12-14 weeks.

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AP Top 25 college football poll reaction: What's next for each ranked team

The AP Top 25 college football poll is out. We'll have to wait another week for Big Ten teams to be included, but here's what's next for each ranked team.

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Peter Schrager reveals how Dwayne Haskins emerged as leader for the Washington Football Team

NFL Insider Peter Schrager reveals a story from halftime of week 1 inside the Washington Football Team’s locker room. Schrager reports that head coach Ron Rivera witnessed starting QB Dwayne Haskins giving a motivational speech at halftime of their game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Fantasy football rankings: NFL Week 2

Our fantasy football experts provide Week 2 individual and composite rankings for each position in PPR and non-PPR formats.

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Fantasy football inactives watch: Who's in and who's out?

Updated inactives and analysis based on the latest reports and official announcements leading up to kickoff.

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Projecting college football's New Year's Six, including the College Football Playoff

The Big Ten releases its schedule and joins the chase for the College Football Playoff and New Year's Six bowls.

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