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Seven college football games with playoff implications you can’t miss in Week 10
There are several college football games on the first weekend of November to watch. Our breakdown of the biggest matchups of Week 10.
When college football season of coaching buyouts can’t get worse, Nebraska steps up
Nebraska extends coach Matt Rhule, willingly adds millions to potential buyout if it doesn't work (he's 18-15 in 33 career games).
Who is under pressure in college football Week 10? Let’s start with Hugh Freeze and Texas
The pressure is on players, coaches and teams in Week 10 of the college football season. We break down the biggest games to focus on.
Having a ball-player is important but England also need a bit of beef, and that’s Freeman | Ugo Monye
Centre pairing of Northampton duo Tommy Freeman and Fraser Dingwall is unconventional but exciting, as is the depth of England’s squad
Optimism is often manufactured at the start of a campaign. Everyone goes in believing they can win every game, but there is a mood of true optimism around England before the autumn series. Considering they have won their last seven matches, had their best finish to a Six Nations for five years, and then won a summer series in Argentina, I think it’s fair to have confidence. Argentina beat the British & Irish Lions and England won there despite having 13 players away in Australia, plus one of the coaches.
The amount of Prem players excelling and the level in that competition also makes me excited for what England can achieve in November, starting with Australia on Saturday. Steve Borthwick is growing into the job and is more confident in what he’s doing: turbulence may not be the right word for the early days of his tenure, but I think people expected more. As fans we want immediate results, but coaches tend to have a “helicopter” view and understand the direction of travel.
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Continue reading...Tulane’s loss at UTSA is another example of the American’s parity, and why the conference could end up missing the College Football Playoff
Navy is now the only American team undefeated in conference play, but the Midshipmen have a daunting November schedule.
Lamar Jackson throws a fourth touchdown
Lamar Jackson hadn't played a game since Week 4.
Lamar Jackson’s third TD pass gives Ravens a 21-6 lead
The Ravens had only 110 yards in the first half.
LSU athletic director Scott Woodward resigns, 4 days after the firing of football coach Brian Kelly
LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward resigned on Thursday night, four days after the firing of football coach Brian Kelly and a day after Republican Gov. Jeff Landry said Woodward would not hire Kelly’s replacement.
How to watch No. 23 USC vs. Nebraska: Time, streaming info, storylines for NCAAF Week 10 matchup
The Trojans and Cornhuskers meet in Lincoln for a matchup between two teams trying to ascend in the Big Ten.
LSU parts with athletics director Scott Woodward after Jeff Landry criticism
One day after Louisiana governor Jeff Landry said Scott Woodward wouldn't hire the next LSU coach, the athletics director is parting with the school.
Mark Andrews’ second TD reception gives Ravens a 14-3 lead
No one missed Lamar Jackson more than Mark Andrews.
Sources: LSU firing athletic director Scott Woodward days after Brian Kelly’s termination
Scott Woodward’s firing means that LSU is now looking for a president and an athletic director along with a football coach.
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Arne Slot has no excuses, Fulham and Palace are stretched and should Arsenal be wary of Burnley’s full-backs?
Burnley’s Kyle Walker and Quilindschy Hartman, Q to his friends, have been one of the finest full-back pairings in the Premier League this season. They are defensively disciplined but also have the ability to push forward and cause problems. Everyone expected as much from Walker, who has been one of the best right-backs in world football over the past decade, but it could have been difficult for Hartman, coming from the Eredivisie, to settle into a newly promoted team and face some of the best wingers in the world. The Dutchman has stuck to his defensive tasks supremely well but the task of marshalling Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze will be a true test. Regular assists are also making Hartman a real asset to Burnley. Two crosses produced Zian Flemming’s goals against Wolves, making it four assists in nine Premier League appearances. Arsenal should be wary. Will Unwin
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