Notre Dame wins the Playoff’s best game, plus Deion Sanders’ NFL criteria
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Cooper DeJean’s last playoff win made him a ‘folk hero’ in his tiny hometown
DeJean's history of being great in big-game situations goes back to high school when in Iowa he made a legendary run to win ...
2025 Cotton Bowl odds, CFP semifinal prediction: Ohio State vs. Texas picks, best bets by expert on 26-12 run
Josh Nagel, who's on a 26-12 run on Texas picks, has revealed his Cotton Bowl picks for Texas vs. Ohio State in Friday's 2025 ...
Whatever Nick Sirianni’s future, the Eagles coach can take pride in his present
The Eagles have come quite a way since their collapse last season. Maybe we don’t give Sirianni enough credit for how good ...
Casagrande: The year without Nick Saban and why he stuck the landing
A year ago today, Nick Saban stood at the end of a balance beam, metaphorically speaking. Exactly 6,216 sunrises after his most recent of a string of wobbly departures, the reality was hitting the ...
Texans vs. Chargers: The four key matchups that could decide Saturday's playoff
The Houston Texans' playoff against the Los Angeles Chargers comes with unfamiliarity for many. The two teams have played just nine times and not since October 2022. While that’s a short time ...
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Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen: The key stats you need to know in 2025 NFL MVP debate
Lamar Jackson is trying to win his second consecutive NFL MVP award and third overall, but Josh Allen is the favorite. Here's ...
Notre Dame could have 'gone sideways,' instead it's still fighting
"It could have gone sideways fast," said Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden. Four months later, the Fighting Irish ...