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Key matchups, players to watch and projections for CFP quarterfinals
We break down Ohio State-Miami, Texas Tech-Oregon, Indiana-Alabama and Georgia-Ole Miss.
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'We found our guy': Texas Tech's gamble on a high school coaching legend has paid off
Joey McGuire has his team in the quarterfinals of the CFP, but he was a relative unknown when he was hired.
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Jordan McRae grabs interception vs. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Picked! Jordan McRae hauls in the interception
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Tray Brown drops opposing QB for the sack
Tray Brown drops opposing QB for the sack
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John Hoyet Chance makes 51-yard field goal
John Hoyet Chance makes 51-yard field goal
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Coastal Carolina's Robby Washington hauls in a TD
Robby Washington grabs a 16-yard touchdown to extend Coastal Carolina's lead over Louisiana Tech.
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Kaegan Kent kicks 42-yard field goal
Kaegan Kent makes 42-yard field goal
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Coastal Carolina's Dominic Knicely scores a 20-yard touchdown
Coastal Carolina's Tad Hudson hits a screen pass to Dominic Knicely for a touchdown.
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Lionell Whitaker picks off Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Lionell Whitaker picks off Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
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BOWL GAME SCOREBOARD
RANKINGS AND ACCOLADES
Updated NFL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus what we learned about each team this season
Let's update our NFL Power Rankings one more time ahead of Week 18. We also picked out lessons for all 32 teams in 2025.
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Our 2025 All-Rookie Team: We picked standout first-years at every single position
We know Carson Schwesinger makes the list at LB, but is Cam Ward or Tyler Shough the QB1?
COLLEGE SPORTS LANDSCAPE
Calipari goes on epic rant over state of college basketball
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'Save college sports'? Texas Tech's billionaire booster has a plan
Texas Tech's billionaire booster has turned the Red Raiders into a powerhouse. Can he fix college sports next?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LEBRON
DEFINING MOMENTS OF LEGENDARY CAREER
23 years, 23 photos: A visual history of LeBron James' career
From The Block to poster dunks, here's a look back at the 23 photos that define James' 23-year NBA career.
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Windhorst: LeBron's career is defined by greatness over longevity
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FASHION POLICE
Why NFL uniform rules have players feeling like a 'mannequin'
While NBA players rock sneakers of various colors, the NFL has strict rules, and violators can incur hefty fines.
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TALKING CFP QUARTERFINALS
Saban tells McAfee that Texas Tech has the right chemistry
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Finebaum explains how Miami can upset Ohio State
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PREMIER LEAGUE SCOREBOARD
Top Headlines
- Pats' Diggs faces strangulation, assault charges
- Cowboys release two-time Pro Bowl CB Diggs
- Williams nixes portal talk, declares Bama return
- Texas Tech QB Morton finally out of boot, 100%
- Jokic avoids serious knee injury, to miss 4 weeks
- Duke lands prized PG Rippey; '26 class now No. 1
- Sources: Angels restructure rest of Rendon deal
- Calipari bemoans state of NCAA hoops: 'No rules'
- 🏆 Tracking the NFL playoff picture and draft order
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ICYMI
Bijan follows up Rams INT with a 93-yard TD run
Xavier Watts picks off Matthew Stafford, then Bijan Robinson takes off on a 93-yard touchdown run on the next play for the Falcons vs. the Rams.
NFL Playoff Machine
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Simulate playoff matchups
Predict playoff pairings by selecting the winners of the remaining regular-season games to generate potential scenarios.
Sounding Off
Why Rex Ryan says Ravens shouldn't care if Lamar misses Week 18 vs. Steelers
Adam Schefter and Rex Ryan discuss Lamar Jackson's potential absence against the Steelers, and Ryan lays out the Ravens' path to victory.
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2025 NFL playoff picture: Updated odds, seeds, draft order
We are following the 2025 NFL season's playoff picture. Here's how things look right now for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.
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Grading 2025 college football head coaching hires
As the coaching carousel continues to spin, we grade every major hire.
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Why former NFL star Laveranues Coles decided to become an officer
At age 47, Coles is making an impact in the same community in Jacksonville that he grew up in.
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NBA buzz: Latest updates, trades, intel ahead of Feb. 5 deadline
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
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2026 MLB predictions: One stat to make or break every NL team
Here are the numbers that could define your favorite National League squad in the new year.
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