Daily Archives: November 16, 2023

TD streak meant a lot, but winning is most important

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey’s touchdown streak came to an end last Sunday. McCaffrey had scored in 17 straight games to tie Lenny Moore’s NFL record for consecutive games with a touchdown and the 49ers did their best to get him in the end zone. They gave him the ball on five straight plays near the Jaguars end zone at …

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Hypothetical BCS rankings aren’t as high on Oregon Ducks as CFP rankings

One of the more interesting debates that’s come up over the last few weeks is regarding one-loss teams in the nation, and which schools should be ranked ahead of others when you look at resumes. Largely, the conversation has been in regards to the Oregon Ducks, Alabama Crimson Tide, and Texas Longhorns. While Texas has the best win of the …

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Michigan scandal shows why college football is America’s true national sport

The NFL likes to style itself America’s sport, and sure, the NFL is what America would like to be: all-encompassing, inescapable, and brand-managed with military precision. But with all due respect to The Shield, the sport that most clearly mirrors America isn’t the NFL, but rather its rambunctious, troublemaking, the-car-is-in-a-tree younger brother. Here, I’ll prove it. Picture a college football …

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How to watch the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens game

Quarterback Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals visit the Baltimore Ravens this week on Thursday Night Football. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) Tonight, Thursday Night Football returns to Amazon Prime Video to kick off Week 11 of the NFL season. This week, less than 100 days out from the 2024 Super Bowl, the Cincinnati Bengals (5-4) visit the Baltimore Ravens …

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Sooners running game has an opportunity for another big day vs. BYU

The Oklahoma Sooners rushing attack has been an up-and-down ride in 2023. At times they’ve looked ready to breakout and sometimes it hasn’t held up its end of the bargain for one of the best offenses in the country. However, in recent weeks, it’s begun to come together. Over their last three games, the Sooners have averaged 212 yards per …

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How Ravens-Bengals clash on Thursday Night Football stacks up

(Amber Matsumoto/Yahoo Sports) With apologies to the old NFC Central, the NFL’s new black and blue division is currently the AFC North. It’s a division that features elite defenses that play with speed and attitude, and a whiplash between high-end quarterback play and something of an homage to Trent Dilfer circa 2000 or (insert post-1999 Browns quarterback here). Three of …

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What are the Eagles going to do at linebacker?

Eagles mailbag: What are the Eagles going to do at linebacker? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles are back at practice on Thursday after a long bye week layoff. The second half of the season is about to begin. But before that, let’s finish off the mailbag. Part 1. Part 2. And here’s Part 3: Love the podcast. …

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UI football to honor seniors against ISU this Saturday

Nov. 16—The No. 6 Idaho football team wraps up its regular season with the “Battle of Domes” rivalry game against Idaho State at 4 p.m. on Saturday at the P1FCU Kibbie Dome (SWX/ESPN+). Last week, the Vandals (7-3, 5-2 Big Sky) fell 31-29 to Weber State after winning five of their last six games. In that one, Wildcats redshirt freshman …

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