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Football Playoff Predictions: ESPN Sees Shakeup in 12-Team Bracket

December 8, 2024

ESPN recently shared its latest predictions for the 12-team College Football Playoff, and there's been a significant reshuffling of the deck. With the regular season and conference championships wrapped up, the playoff picture is becoming clearer. The top four conference champions will enjoy byes, w

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ASU Football Earns Playoff Spot with Big Win

December 8, 2024

ASU football has secured a spot in the College Football Playoff after thrashing Iowa State 45-19 in the Big 12 Championship. The Sun Devils are now waiting to find out who their opponent will be and if they'll get a first-round bye. The selection show airs on ESPN at 10 a. m. MST on Sunday. Head co

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Boise State Steals the Show: Big 12's Playoff Bye Dreams Fade

December 7, 2024

In college football’s newest postseason extravaganza, Boise State has scored a big win. The Broncos clinched the Mountain West Conference title on Friday night, securing their spot in the sport’s first 12-team playoff. UNLV couldn't keep up, losing 21-7 to the Broncos' Heisman hopeful, Ashton Jeanty

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Lions vs Packers: A Rivalry Night on TNF

December 6, 2024

This Week 14, the Detroit Lions (11-1) are gearing up to face their division rivals, the Green Bay Packers (9-3), in a thrilling "Thursday Night Football" matchup. The Lions have a chance to extend their franchise record of consecutive wins from 10 to 11, and also secure a Playoff berth. Plus, they

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College Football Playoff: Who's In, Who's Out, and What to Watch

December 4, 2024

With the final College Football Playoff rankings out, it's time to look at who's still in the mix. Ohio State's loss to Michigan dropped them to No. 6, but they're likely to host an opening round game. The Big Ten has a strong showing with Oregon, Penn State, and Indiana also in the running. Over in

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Steelers Score Big Win Over Struggling Bengals

December 3, 2024

The Pittsburgh Steelers walked away with a 44-38 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. At first glance, it might seem like just another win against a weak team. But a closer look reveals that this game was more important than it seems. The Steelers’ offense showed they can handle high-scori

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Chiefs' Luck in Close Win: Raiders' Snap Mishap Seals the Deal

November 30, 2024

In a thrilling game on Black Friday, the Chiefs snuck away with a 19-17 victory over the Raiders, thanks to a costly mistake by the opposing team. The Raiders had a chance to win the game with just seconds left on the clock. They were driving down the field and had reached the Chiefs' 32-yard line.

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Thanksgiving Football Surprises: Bears’ Blunder, Cowboys’ Comeback, and Packers’ Power

November 29, 2024

On Thanksgiving, football fans enjoyed three exciting games. The Bears lost to the Lions due to a costly timeout mistake by their coach. The Cowboys, despite losing their starting quarterback, are still hoping for a playoff push. Lastly, the Packers dominated the Dolphins with a strong offensive and

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College Football Playoff: New Bracket, New Challenges

November 27, 2024

Well, well, well. The College Football Playoff rankings have sure seen some shuffling after Week 13's surprises! Let's dive into the new 12-team bracket and see who's still standing and who's fallen. Oregon, the lone undefeated team, is sitting pretty at the top. They're the projected Big Ten champ

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Buffalo Bills vs. San Francisco 49ers: How Weather Could Affect Sunday Night's Game

November 27, 2024

This Sunday night, the Buffalo Bills will host the San Francisco 49ers at Highmark Stadium. But it's not just the teams that people are talking about. The weather is expected to play a significant role in this Week 13 matchup. Forecasters are predicting freezing temperatures, potential snowfall, and