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3 Keys to Purdue Beating Washington in Week 7 Showdown

The Boilermakers are searching for a third straight Big Ten win this weekend. How can Purdue keep the momentum going on Friday against Washington?...

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New Seahawks 2027 NFL Mock Draft Lands Physical WR

The Seattle Seahawks land a physically imposing wide receiver in the first round of a recent 2027 NFL mock draft....

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Iowa vs. Minnesota Betting Odds: Hawkeyes Open as Favorites in Big Ten Rivalry

While kickoff is still over a week away, the Iowa Hawkeyes are have opened as favorites for the battle of the Floyd of Rosedale against Minnesota....

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Why Clemson HC Dabo Swinney Believes Finances Doesn't Cause Struggles Against Top Teams

There's a correlation between Clemson and the top teams with the most expensive rosters. The Tigers' head coach believes the team needs to simply be better on the field....

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Ravens Least Experienced Corner Could Be Most Vital Sunday vs Browns. Here's Why

Browns head coach Todd Monken, former Ravens OC, will attack a struggling secondary with YAC in the slot, where the Ravens suffer...

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24-Team CFP in 2027: What the Expanded Playoff Means for Miami Hurricanes

The College Football Playoff is expanding from 12 teams to 24 teams in 2027. Here's what it means for the Miami Hurricanes....

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How Audric Estime Could Work His Way Into Legitimate Playing Time With Browns

The running back room has been depleted with injuries and ineffectiveness. Backup Dylan Sampson landed on the injured reserve list during the first game of the season and his replacement Reheim Sander...

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Houston Run Defense Has Become One of the Best in College Football

How Houston's run defense is one of the best in the country....

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Revisiting 3 Bold Vikings Predictions Five Weeks Into the Season (Has Flores's Defense Exceeded Expectations?)

As the bye week continues, it's time to revisit and break down some of Sports Illustrated's Trevor Ripley's Vikings predictions from before the season....

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Timberwolves Starting to See How Dangerous Ball-Gobert Duo Can Be

The LaMelo Ball and Rudy Gobert pick-and-roll synergy has been growing throughout the Minnesota Timberwolves preseason....

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The 10 Best Premier League Left Backs of All Time—Ranked

The Premier League has boasted some of the world’s greatest left backs over the years....

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Only 1 Rare, Unexpected Justin Herbert Trade Scenario Makes Any Sense

There's only one small scenario in which a Justin Herbert trade is even worth talking about....

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Counting Down the Cavs: Breaking Down the History of the Number 7 in Cleveland

Just one week until the Cavs play basketball again. Today we cover the legacy of one man....

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal Career in Fresh Doubt After Sister’s Revelation

The player himself previously gave a statement suggesting everything might be copacetic....

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Real Madrid’s Comeback Against Roma Was the Most Real Madrid Thing Ever

Los Blancos are simply un-killable in the Champions League....

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Week 6 Fantasy Projections for Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan, Chuba Hubbard & More

Carolina's offense can thrive against Philadelphia...

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Claude Lemieux Helped the Avalanche Win a Stanley Cup. He Also Helped Create a Bitter Rivalry.

The Avalanche acquired the reigning Conn Smythe Trophy winner in 1995, gaining a proven playoff performer who would become one of the most controversial figures in franchise history....

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Did Oklahoma Find an Answer by Shaking up the Offensive Line Against Texas?

The Sooners flipped the sides that Noah Best and Heath Ozaeta played at guard against the Longhorns....

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Predicting USC Trojans' Five Remaining Games on the Schedule

Looking to make the College Football, here's how the final five games of the No. 19 USC Trojans season will go....

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Top Rookie Performances from Oct. 14 NBA Preseason Contests

Here's a look at the top rookie performances from the Oct. 14 slate of NBA Preseason games....

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Todd Bowles May Have Revealed The Buccaneers’ Next Breakout Star

This is great to hear....

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Pat Murphy Says Brewers 'Won't Be Denied' in Quest to Beat Dodgers

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy believes there is one big difference with his team this season compared to last....

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Wrexham Are Going Around in Circles As Phil Parkinson Faces Familiar Questions

The Red Dragons have a point to prove when they face Preston North End this weekend....

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Miami's Five-Star Freshman "Has Had One of the Best Summers" Jai Lucas Has Seen

Jai Lucas has seen Cooper Flagg, Shaedon Sharpe, Dereck Lively II, etc., but Caleb Gaskins' summer has been one that has him gushing....

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3 Free-Agent TEs for Vikings to Sign as T.J. Hockenson Injury Remains a Concern During Bye Week

T.J. Hockenson is still in concussion protocol, which could force the Vikings to look at one of these free-agent tight ends...

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Bryan Baker Makes Rays Franchise History in Game 2 of ALCS

Tampa Bay Rays’ closer Bryan Baker made franchise history with his save in Game 2 of the ALCS against Cleveland....

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Seahawks Confidence Meter: Passing Game Could Develop vs. Broncos

The Seattle Seahawks have an opportunity to jumpstart their passing offense in the Thursday Night Football game versus an injured Denver Broncos team....

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Three Biggest Questions For Georgia Tech In Their Matchup vs. Virginia Tech

Major questions that remain for the Yellow Jackets on the road...

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Third Saturday Preview and Alabama Basketball Talk on Fernandez & Friends

We bring on Tennessee beat writer Caleb Sisk for a breakdown of the Vols and discuss Alabama basketball's opening exhibition on today's episode of Fernandez & Friends. I Episode 10...

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Chargers Injury Updates Have Torn 53-Man Roster in Half by Week 6

Over half of the Chargers' original 53-man roster is on injured reserve or this week's injury report. LA heads to Kansas City battered; see who may play....

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USMNT Teenage Star Justin Ellis Adds ‘Award Winner’ to Rapidly Growing Resume

The 19-year-old Orlando City striker scored just four minutes into his U.S. men’s national team debut....

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Steve Sarkisian Can No Longer Ignore the Cost of Texas Offensive Struggles

The Texas offensive struggles can no longer go ignored by Steve Sarkisian. He must fix them, and has already shown a potential solution....

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Six Bears Who Need a Bounce Back Game in Week 6 vs Falcons

Whether it's to salvage the season or their own careers, these Bears need a big game on Sunday....

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Should the Milwaukee Bucks Give Tyler Herro a Contract Extension?

With Tyler Herro entering the final year of his contract, our On SI writers debate whether the Bucks should extend their former All-Star guard or wait until free agency....

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Three Defensive Keys to a Mississippi State Victory Over LSU

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt and the Bayou Bengal offense is one of the most explosive in college football. Through the first six games of the season, LSU is ave...

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The Biggest Question for Every NFL Game in Week 6

The Cowboys-Packers rivalry resumes in Week 6 while the Seahawks and Broncos face off on Thursday night....

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Seahawks vs. Broncos Week 6 Expert Pick Roundup: Can Seattle Bounce Back?

The Seattle Seahawks look to bounce back on a short week. Do the experts believe they will do so on Thursday Night Football against the Denver Broncos?...

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Steve Sarkisian's Offensive Identity Is Being Put to the Test

The Texas Longhorns must unlock two things to get their offense back on track....

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The Players Who Have Received the Most Ballon d'Or Nominations

Being nominated for the Ballon d’Or just once is an honor—but these players racked up nominations for fun....

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Vikings Week 6 Mailbag: Trade Targets, Kyler Murray's Outlook, Kirk Cousins Prediction & More

From a potential trade for Jonathan Taylor to Kyler Murray's future, Sports Illustrated's Jason Harmon has all the answers in his Week 6 Vikings mailbag....

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4 Reasons The Browns Could Upset The Ravens Sunday

When the Ravens travel to Cleveland it tends to be a struggle, and these plucky Browns will have a little extra motivation from their head coach...

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3 Things That Mattered From Pelicans' Win vs. Mavericks

The Pelicans' victory over the Mavericks Wednesday night highlighted some interesting things to look forward to this season....

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4 UNC Football Defensive Backs Who Must Step Up Amid Injuries

The loss of key defensive starters must force others in the secondary to step up for the Tar Heels....

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How Bill Belichick vs. Duke's Diaz Presents Elite Defensive Battle

It’s Duke-UNC, one of the biggest rivalries in the country in any sport. Here are the key matchups for Saturday’s game....

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Injuries and Being Thrown Into the Fire Shifted No. 3 Miami's Offensive Line Into A Diamond

Now, against Florida State, they take on one of the most destructive defensive lines in the country. A challenge they are excited about and fully prepared for coming out of the bye week....

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Why UNC Football in Much Better Overall Spot This Season

The Tar Heels have an opportunity this weekend to inch closer to their goals....

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One Key Decision That Changed Week 5 for Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders' Week 5 loss to the New England Patriots had few bright spots worth noting, but there was one....

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SP+ Predicts Must-Win Virginia vs SMU Game

There is a great big problem for Virginia. Against No. 24 SMU and its elite passing offense (third-best nationally), the Cavaliers could be missing three starti...

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