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The CFP and ESPN struck a five-year, $1.7 billion deal to expand the playoff to 24 teams by 2027, and a CFP executive admitted fans oppose the move but the organization is proceeding regardless.
Norfolk State coach Michael Vick says his order to run out the clock was ignored in the final seconds of a loss to North Carolina Central, resulting in a fumble that cost his team the game.
The Jets abandoned their running game in the second half of a 35-12 loss to the Chiefs in Kansas City, with Breece Hall and Braelon Allen combining for just two carries after halftime despite a strong first-half showing.
Coach Urban Meyer says Arch Manning has regressed since his strong second half against Ohio State, and argues Texas should consider benching the 22-year-old quarterback as the Longhorns’ losing streak continues.
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day says quarterback Julian Sayin is out indefinitely with a shoulder injury, and the Columbus program is preparing to finish the season, including a potential playoff run, without him.
Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr., the No. 6 overall pick, is expected to make his NBA debut Wednesday against the Hornets after an ankle injury limited his preseason, while coach Jordi Fernández stays noncommittal on lifting his minutes restriction.
The Lakers open their regular season Wednesday against the Warriors after turning the ball over 30 times in a preseason meeting, with coach JJ Redick pointing to transition defense and rebounding as areas needing improvement.
The NFL says it remains confident in security plans for its first regular-season game in France this Sunday despite civil unrest and looting reported in central Paris.
Urban Meyer says a single phone call convinced him to recommend Jon Sumrall for the Florida Gators head coaching job, and Sumrall’s start, including wins over Ole Miss and Texas, has Meyer praising the hire publicly.
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