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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