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Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman (above) threw three touchdown passes in a win over Central Michigan on Saturday. The Fighting Irish host Ohio State this Saturday. (Photo by MICHAEL CATERINA, Courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL | TOP 10 ROUNDUP: Lackluster performances by Georgia, Texas; Tide QBS look, well, not great; Notre Dame, Ohio State headed for a collision

A head-scratching road performance by Florida State, a lethargic performance by Texas, a what-the-heck-was-that-crap performance by Alabama at South Florida – all a part of the USA Today / AFCA…
Posted by Shawn Christopher September 17, 2023
Cincinnati receiver Ja'Marr Chase (right) had only five catches for 39 yards in a 24-3 loss at Cleveland last week. Chase and the Bengals host Baltimore this Sunday. (Photo courtesy of VNEXPLORER.NET)

Chase, Bengals aim to get rolling vs. Ravens

Ja’Marr Chase seems to be ashamed of the Cincinnati Bengals’ performance in the team’s week one loss at Cleveland. Boy, he’d better be. It was definitely ugly. Chase, the Bengals’…
Posted by Shawn Christopher September 15, 2023
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is sacked by Buffalo's Leonard Floyd. Rodgers was injured on the play and is believed to be out for the entire 2023 season. He had surgery Wednesday, ESPN has reported, but told friend Pat McAfee on Friday that he would return, even at 40. (Photo courtesy of BLEACHERNATION.COM)

Rodgers vows to return in spectacular fashion; Wilson says imitating Rodgers not a bad thing

Only a cold person would have wished ill will for New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers when he didn’t get up off the turf at MetLife Stadium Monday night, in…
Posted by Shawn Christopher September 15, 2023
Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson reacts after scoring his first career NFL touchdown on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars left Lucas Oil Stadium with a 31-21 win, however. (Photo courtesy of JENNA WATSON – THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR)

Richardson has ups and downs, Jags take the win

Jacksonville “feels” like one of those franchises ready to take the next step, with a quarterback in Trevor Lawrence that’s improving each game, a head coach in Doug Pederson that…
Posted by Shawn Christopher September 10, 2023
Atlanta defensive back Jessie Bates (above) forced three turnovers in the Falcons’ 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Photo courtesy of TODD KIRKLAND – GETTY IMAGES)

Bates causes three turnovers, Falcons deal Panthers, Young a 24-10 loss

Ultimately, Bryce Young, the number one pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, won’t be judged on his first game in the league. That’s a good thing. The Atlanta Falcons stymied…
Posted by Shawn Christopher September 10, 2023
Washington quarterback Sam Howell gets a shoulderpad adjustment from teammate Brian Robinson during the game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at FedEx Field. The Commanders held off the Cardinals, 20-16. (Photo courtesy of SCOTT TAETSCH – GETTY IMAGES)

Turnovers doom Arizona in loss to Washington

Not that the Washington Commanders are world-beaters – not anything remotely like that. But did anyone expect the Arizona Cardinals, without quarterback Kyler Murray, to give Washington a game? I…
Posted by Shawn Christopher September 10, 2023
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and the Longhorns outperformed Alabama Saturday night in Tuscaloosa, leaving with a 34-24 win. (Photo courtesy of SPORTS.YAHOO.COM)

Texas gets fast start, holds on to beat ‘Bama, 34-24

No. 3 Alabama hosted No. 11 Texas on Saturday night at Tuscaloosa, and you might say our boss, editor/publisher/big Kahuna Mitch Lucas had divided loyalties. You might say it, but…
Posted by Shawn Christopher September 9, 2023
Caesars Sportsbook has the Kansas City Chiefs as Super Bowl LVIII favorites at 6-1, and quarterback Patrick Mahomes (above) as the favorite to win the NFL's MVP award this season. The Chiefs open the season Thursday night at home against the Detroit Lions, at 7:20 p.m. on NBC. (Photo courtesy of THE NEW YORK POST)

Chiefs current betting favorites to win Super Bowl LVIII

Are you a betting man (or woman)? If so, grab what you got and get to the window. Might wanna put it all on KC, baby. That’s what the oddsmakers…
Posted by Shawn Christopher September 7, 2023

DT Chris Jones fails to report; status vs. Lions Thursday in doubt

It looks more and more like Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff won’t have to worry about facing defensive tackle Chris Jones when the Lions meet the Kansas City Chiefs to…
Posted by Shawn Christopher September 3, 2023
Big 12 Preview

The Big 14 — er, 12 Conference ready to roll into 2023 season

Maybe the slogan for the Big 12 in the 2023 season should be, “The Big 12: We Can’t Count. But hey, you’re getting more football!” The largely-Texas-based conference actually has…
Posted by Shawn Christopher August 31, 2023

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