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Top four remain the same, USC plummets, Washington up to No. 5 in new college polls Michigan running back Blake Corum (left) had two touchdowns Saturday in a 52-7 win over Indiana. (Photo courtesy of CBSSPORTS.COM)

Michigan running back Blake Corum (left) had two touchdowns Saturday in a 52-7 win over Indiana. (Photo courtesy of CBSSPORTS.COM)

Top four remain the same, USC plummets, Washington up to No. 5 in new college polls

Mitch Lucas October 15, 2023

Not just a super lot of changes in either the Associated Press poll or the USA Today...

Week 6 NFL schedule, previews, and TFB picks C.J. Stroud, rookie quarterback of the Houston Texans (above), will face the New Orleans Saints at home today. (Photo by JACK GORMAN, courtesy of the HOUSTON PRESS)

C.J. Stroud, rookie quarterback of the Houston Texans (above), will face the New Orleans Saints at home today. (Photo by JACK GORMAN, courtesy of the HOUSTON PRESS)

Week 6 NFL schedule, previews, and TFB picks

Mitch Lucas October 15, 2023

The Kansas City Chiefs picked up their fifth straight win with a 19-8 less-than-thriller at home against...

Jets’ Sauce Gardner ruled out vs. Eagles New York Jets corner Sauce Gardner (above) has been ruled out of the Jets' home game Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles (Photo courtesy of THE33RDTEAM.COM)

New York Jets corner Sauce Gardner (above) has been ruled out of the Jets' home game Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles (Photo courtesy of THE33RDTEAM.COM)

Jets’ Sauce Gardner ruled out vs. Eagles

Mitch Lucas October 14, 2023

The hits just keep on coming for the New York Jets. Cornerback Sauce Gardner has been ruled...

TOP 25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP | Oregon falls to Washington in a classic; Notre Dame harasses Williams in rout of USC; ‘Bama holds on vs. Arkansas; UGA’s Bowers hurt in win vs. Vandy Southern Cal quarterback Caleb Williams (above), the reigning Heisman Trophy-winner, threw three interceptions and had a fumble in the Trojans' 48-20 loss at Notre Dame on Saturday night. (Photo courtesy of NEWSWEEK.COM)

Southern Cal quarterback Caleb Williams (above), the reigning Heisman Trophy-winner, threw three interceptions and had a fumble in the Trojans' 48-20 loss at Notre Dame on Saturday night. (Photo courtesy of NEWSWEEK.COM)

TOP 25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP | Oregon falls to Washington in a classic; Notre Dame harasses Williams in rout of USC; ‘Bama holds on vs. Arkansas; UGA’s Bowers hurt in win vs. Vandy

Mitch Lucas October 14, 2023

Rarely does a highly-billed game really live up to its hype. Saturday’s game between No. 7 Oregon...

Weekend college football schedule, an Oregon-Washington preview, and TFB picks Washington quarterback Michael Penix (above) and the Huskies host Oregon on Saturday in a top-10, Pac-12 showdown. (Photo by RICK SCUTERI, courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Washington quarterback Michael Penix (above) and the Huskies host Oregon on Saturday in a top-10, Pac-12 showdown. (Photo by RICK SCUTERI, courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Weekend college football schedule, an Oregon-Washington preview, and TFB picks

Mitch Lucas October 13, 2023

Without question, the game of highest importance on the schedule on Saturday is Oregon at Washington, a...

Giants’ Jones, Browns’ Watson ruled out this weekend Cleveland Browns quarterback DeShaun Watson (above) will miss a second straight game due to a shoulder injury. Cleveland (2-2) hosts San Francisco (5-0) on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of THESPUN.COM)

Cleveland Browns quarterback DeShaun Watson (above) will miss a second straight game due to a shoulder injury. Cleveland (2-2) hosts San Francisco (5-0) on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of THESPUN.COM)

Giants’ Jones, Browns’ Watson ruled out this weekend

Mitch Lucas October 13, 2023

A pair of NFL starting quarterbacks won’t take the field with their teams this weekend: New York...

Kittle may have re-ignited one of NFL’s best rivalries with his… wardrobe choice San Francisco tight end George Kittle (above) unveils a Dallas T-shirt with an expletive on it, during the 49ers' 42-10 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night. (Photo courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

San Francisco tight end George Kittle (above) unveils a Dallas T-shirt with an expletive on it, during the 49ers' 42-10 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night. (Photo courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Kittle may have re-ignited one of NFL’s best rivalries with his… wardrobe choice

Mitch Lucas October 13, 2023

George Kittle may have, in one fell swoop, ignited a fire that’s been dormant for a couple...

THURSDAY NIGHT COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCORES | Houston beats West Virginia on Hail Mary Houston's Stephon Johnson (left) hauls in a pass from Donovan Smith as time expires, topping West Virginia, 41-39, on Thursday night in Houston. (Photo by KEN MURRAY / Icon Sportswire, courtesy of GETTY IMAGES).

Houston's Stephon Johnson (left) hauls in a pass from Donovan Smith as time expires, topping West Virginia, 41-39, on Thursday night in Houston. (Photo by KEN MURRAY / Icon Sportswire, courtesy of GETTY IMAGES).

THURSDAY NIGHT COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCORES | Houston beats West Virginia on Hail Mary

Mitch Lucas October 12, 2023

The Big 12 Conference became even more top-heavy Thursday night, with just two teams, Oklahoma and Texas,...

Chiefs host Broncos tonight; KC has won 15 straight in the series The Kansas City Chiefs, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes (above), host the Denver Broncos Thursday night on Amazon Prime. The Chiefs have won 15 straight games in the series; Mahomes has never lost to Denver (11-0). (Photo courtesy of USATODAY.COM)

The Kansas City Chiefs, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes (above), host the Denver Broncos Thursday night on Amazon Prime. The Chiefs have won 15 straight games in the series; Mahomes has never lost to Denver (11-0). (Photo courtesy of USATODAY.COM)

Chiefs host Broncos tonight; KC has won 15 straight in the series

Mitch Lucas October 12, 2023

Remember when the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos was a pretty big rivalry? We do....

Cousins not even aware of trade talk, says his focus is on Chicago Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (shown here against Kansas City last Sunday) has been the subject of trade speculation in the national sports media for the last week. Cousins says he's oblivious of it, and is focused on the Vikings' next opponent: Chicago, this Sunday. (Photo courtesy of YAHOO! SPORTS)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (shown here against Kansas City last Sunday) has been the subject of trade speculation in the national sports media for the last week. Cousins says he's oblivious of it, and is focused on the Vikings' next opponent: Chicago, this Sunday. (Photo courtesy of YAHOO! SPORTS)

Cousins not even aware of trade talk, says his focus is on Chicago

Mitch Lucas October 12, 2023

Don’t ask Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins about possible trade rumors involving him and – well, him....