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Tennessee vs. Alabama Football Prediction and Preview
Crimson Tide have won 14 straight "Third Saturday in October" matchups against Volunteers The No. 4-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tennessee Volunteers are set to face off on Saturday night in Tuscaloosa for their annual cross-conference rivalry matchup. This year's "Third Saturday in October" matchup will mark the 104th meeting between these two prestigious SEC programs in a rivalry that dates all the way back to 1901.
College Basketball's Top Transfers for 2021-22 Season
After starring at Minnesota, Chris Carr transferred to Texas to join new head coach Chris Beard Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports While much of the focus of the college basketball world remains on impactful freshmen, plenty of blue-blood programs have bolstered their program in the past year in other ways. Namely, transfers and graduate transfers.
Fantasy Football 5 Up, 5 Down: Marquez Callaway, Zach Ertz Up; Daniel Jones, Jonnu Smith Down for Week 7
With most of his team injured, Daniel Jones' fantasy arrow is pointing down for Week 7 Fantasy managers need to be prepared for a big bye week in Week 7. With six teams on a bye, it may be difficult to find players that you feel comfortable starting. Many players also are missing practice during the week, and it is hard to say if it is a maintenance day or if there is an injury. Because of injuries to other players, sometimes guys on the waiver wire (or your bench) may see a boost in value.
5 College Football Picks Against the Spread (ATS) for Week 8
D.J. Uiagalelei and Clemson are rare road underdogs against Pittsburgh Midway through the college football season sees some teams hitting their stride, finding their identity, or simply falling out of the picture. And if you think you have learned anything this season, then each week has managed to prove you don't know anything when it comes to predicting this crazy sport. That's what makes college football so entertaining and why you keep coming back to it week in and week out.
MLB Playoff Games on TV Today (Friday, Oct. 22)
The Astros have a chance to punch their ticket to the World Series on Friday No team has advanced to the World Series yet, as both League Championship Series are headed to a Game 6. The American League will go first, and if the Red Sox win on Friday, we'll get one last playoff doubleheader on Saturday. So if you're wondering "What baseball playoff games are on today?" know this: There is one game scheduled for today, Friday, Oct. 22. Note: All times are ET.
Big East Basketball: Preview and Predictions for 2021-22 Season
Jermaine Samuels and Villanova feature an experienced roster that's ready to not only claim another Big East title but make another run at a national title It's been too long since the Big East had a national championship contender, right? While that's mostly an exaggeration given that Villanova won two titles in a three-year span only a few seasons ago, the Big East has been down at the top in two of the last three seasons — with the canceled NCAA Tournament in 2020 the exception.
Washington vs. Arizona Football Prediction and Preview
Dylan Morris and the Huskies look to snap their two-game losing streak when they take on the winless Wildcats in Tucson on Friday night Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports A two-year losing streak that continues to vex Arizona began in October 2019 against Washington. The Wildcats went into that game 4-1, leading the Pac-12 South and then the Huskies at halftime, before Washington took control.
Colorado State vs. Utah State Football Prediction and Preview
First place in the Mountain West's Mountain Division is on the line Friday night when Trey McBride and the Rams head to Logan to face the Aggies Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports One surges late in the games. The other has been surging lately. Whichever push prevails Friday night in Logan, when the Utah State Aggies host the Colorado State Rams, will jolt one of these teams to a third Mountain West victory on the year.
MLB Playoff Games on TV Today (Thursday, Oct. 21)
The NLCS could come to an end on Thursday At last, we have a team on the verge of a World Series berth. After scoring a playoff-high nine runs on Wednesday, the Braves have a chance to reach the Fall Classic for the first time since 1999 with a win on Thursday. So if you're wondering "What baseball playoff games are on today?" know this: There is one game scheduled for today, Thursday, Oct. 21. Note: All times are ET. Times and broadcast outlets are subject to change.
Ed Orgeron: 5 Reasons LSU was Justified in Parting Ways
Even winning a national championship doesn't guarantee job security Just 21 months after winning a national title, LSU has announced that it is parting ways with Ed Orgeron at the end of the season. Since the 2019 championship, the Tigers have dropped off considerably, having gone 9-8 with their only wins over ranked teams coming against Florida.
MLB Playoff Games on TV Today (Wednesday, Oct. 20)
A pair of pivotal LCS games are on tap for Wednesday The MLB postseason continues on Wednesday with two games for perhaps the last time. The ALCS will have to go the distance while the NLCS goes at least six games, or else it's all single-game playoff days from here on out. So if you're wondering "What baseball playoff games are on today?" know this: There are two games scheduled for today, Wednesday, Oct. 20. Note: All times are ET. Times and broadcast outlets are subject to change.
Pac-12 Basketball: Preview and Predictions for 2021-22 Season
Tyger Campbell and UCLA will be tough to dethrone in the Pac-12 with so much turnover throughout the rest of the conference Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports After using college basketball's biggest stage to shout down the widespread whispers of its demise, the Pac-12 is swaggering into the 2021-22 season with its head held high and chest puffed out.
Coastal Carolina vs. Appalachian State Football Prediction and Preview
Grayson McCall and the Chanticleers put their undefeated record on the line on Wednesday night against the Mountaineers in Boone in a key Sun Belt divisional matchup CCU Photography Midweek college football returns on Wednesday night, as Appalachian State hosts Coastal Carolina for a huge showdown in the Sun Belt.
Waiver Wire Week 7: Rashaad Penny, Marquez Callaway, Donovan Peoples-Jones
Coming off of a bye, now would be a good time to take a look at Marquez Callaway, the No. 1 receiver the Saints Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports With injuries piling up and six teams on a bye, Week 7 looks to be a bit difficult for fantasy managers. The Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, and Pittsburgh Steelers are all off this week.
MLB Playoff Games on TV Today (Tuesday, Oct. 19)
Both League Championship Series are playing on Tuesday Baseball playoff doubleheaders are back as both League Championship Series will play on Tuesday. There has been no shortage of excitement in this round, including a 12-3 beatdown in Boston on Monday with yet another grand slam. So if you're wondering "What baseball playoff games are on today?" know this: There are two games scheduled for today, Tuesday, Oct. 18. Note: All times are ET. Times and broadcast outlets are subject to change.
Washington State Football: 15 Coaching Candidates to Replace Nick Rolovich
James Snook-USA TODAY Sports Washington State is the latest college football team looking for a new head coach, as Nick Rolovich was fired on Monday. Rolovich was terminated after refusing to comply with a mandate for all state employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by Monday. Defensive coordinator Jake Dickert is expected to serve as the program’s interim coach. The Cougars were 4-3 this season and finished 1-3 in the abbreviated 2020 campaign, putting his final record in Pullman at 5-6 overall.
Seven-Step Drop: After Chaos Reigned Early, Coaching Hot Seat Poised to Overshadow College Football Playoff
Even though LSU won a thriller over Florida on Saturday, the focus quickly shifted to the Tigers and Ed Orgeron agreeing to part ways at the end of the season It’s a truism in college football that when the slate of games doesn’t look super appealing, there’s bound to be a flurry of fantastic finishes, shocking upsets, and general chaos from coast to coast. Week 7 presented as just that, featuring only two games involving ranked teams and a host of other matchups that carried much intrigue.
FCS Football: Top 25 Power Poll Following Week 7
It feels like North Dakota State and Eastern Washington are mere inches behind Sam Houston, so we may soon be seeking a 1A and 1B in the Athlon FCS Top 25 Power Poll Eastern Washington Athletics With top-ranked Sam Houston on a bye, it wasn’t quite, “you snooze, you lose,” but No. 2 North Dakota State and No. 3 Eastern Washington surely tightened the race for No. 1 this past weekend.
LSU Football: 11 Coaching Candidates to Replace Ed Orgeron
LSU will have a new head coach for the 2022 college football season, as coach Ed Orgeron won't return next year. According to Sports Illustrated’s Ross Dellenger, Orgeron will coach the remainder of the ’21 season with the Tigers but will not return next year. The news of Orgeron’s departure comes a day after LSU upset Florida to move to 4-3 this fall. Orgeron guided the Tigers to a national championship in ’19 and is 49-17 overall since taking over the top spot in ’16.
Monday Night Football: Buffalo Bills vs. Tennessee Titans Prediction and Preview
Titans look to prove they belong among AFC's best when they host the Bills on MNF The Buffalo Bills head to Nashville to take on the Tennessee Titans on "Monday Night Football," looking for revenge and to avoid a trap. After last week’s 38-20 beatdown of the Chiefs on "Sunday Night Football," the Bills (4-1), alongside the Chargers, are now the front-runners to win the AFC. Their offense is humming and their defense is among the best in the league five weeks in.
NASCAR Fantasy Picks: Best Texas Motor Speedway Drivers for DraftKings
Get your roster ready for NASCAR's first Cup Series race in the Round of 8 ASP, Inc. Yeehaw! The NASCAR Cup Series travels to the Lone Star State for the first playoff race in the Round of 8. Let Joy Tomlinson of Frontstretch.com round up drivers to fill your daily fantasy NASCAR DraftKings roster for Sunday's Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 race at Texas Motor Speedway.
NASCAR Starting Lineup for Sunday's AutoTrader Echopark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway
Kyle Larson starts from the pole as NASCAR waves the green flag on its Round of 8 down in Fort Worth The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Texas Motor Speedway this weekend, running the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 to kickstart its Round of 8. The next three races will decide which four playoff drivers will compete for the sport’s 2021 season championship at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday, Nov. 7.
Dallas Cowboys vs. New England Patriots Prediction and Preview
America's Team hopes to end a 25-year winless streak against the Patriots, an American football dynasty The last time the Dallas Cowboys beat the New England Patriots, Bill Clinton was in his first term as U.S. president. Troy Aikman led the way as the Dallas starting quarterback and Tom Brady? He was just an unknown college backup at Michigan. His future team, New England, had yet to win a single NFL championship. That 12-6 victory on Dec.
MLB Playoff Games on TV Today (Saturday, Oct. 16)
Catch Red Sox-Astros and Dodgers-Braves on TV Saturday Both League Championship Series are underway and Saturday, Oct. 16 features a doubleheader of postseason baseball with the final four teams playing. If the action today is anything like Game 1 of the ALCS, there should be no lack of drama. So if you're wondering "What baseball playoff games are on today?" know this: There is one game scheduled for today, Saturday, Oct. 16. Note: All times are ET. Times and broadcast outlets are subject to change.
Fantasy Football 5 Up, 5 Down: Matthew Stafford, Ricky Seals-Jones Up; Derek Carr, A.J. Brown Down For Week 6
Derek Carr has struggled over the past two games and that may continue in Week 6 Five weeks of football are already complete, and now not only do fantasy managers need to deal with injuries, but the bye weeks are here. Four teams are on a bye, which may make it more difficult to find players to fill your lineup. Sometimes it is a matter of filling your roster with players that are active and healthy.
Start Em, Sit Em Week 6: Can Ty'Son Deliver a Knockout and Other RB/WR Fantasy Advice
Ty'Son Williams could be ready to take over the Ravens' backfield again Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports I absolutely crushed it with my Week 5 fantasy recommendation to start Marquise "Hollywood" Brown. As far as the rest of my running back/wide receiver recommendations from last week? Let's just say that the majority of them have me looking forward to this week's opportunity. Win some, lose some.
Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 6: Consider Carolina Y'all and Other QB/TE/DST Fantasy Advice
The Carolina Panthers DST may not be racking up the fantasy points but some of the other statistics look awfully good Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports The Start 'Em, Sit 'Em fantasy advice for Week 6 is the first week of the 2021 NFL season in which we have to start concerning ourselves with byes. Related: Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 6 RB/WR Fantasy Advice With byes now a factor, I had considered changing the criteria, but I will stick to what I've been doing.
MLB Playoff Games on TV Today (Friday, Oct. 15)
The ALCS will kick off on Friday night between the Red Sox and Astros We're down to the final four teams in baseball as the LCS matchups are set. The American League gets things started on Friday as the Astros have reached the ALCS for the fifth straight season and the Red Sox are back for the first time since winning the 2018 World Series. So if you're wondering "What baseball playoff games are on today?" know this: There is one game scheduled for today, Friday, Oct. 15. Note: All times are ET.
UCF vs. Cincinnati Football Preview and Prediction
Undefeated Bearcats host the Knights in a matchup of perennial AAC contenders The last American Athletic Conference school to complete a perfect season will try to end another's bid to duplicate that feat on Saturday as UCF travels to face No. 3 Cincinnati. The Knights have not been the same team since starting quarterback Dillon Gabriel went down in a loss to Louisville last month, and they come in with a 3-2 record (1-1 AAC).
5 College Football Picks Against the Spread (ATS) for Week 7
Bryce Young and Alabama are heavy road favorites against Mississippi State after last week's stunning loss to Texas A&M The midway point of the college football season seems to be taking things a step down in intrigue in Week 7, but don't go sleeping on this weekend's schedule just yet. Some large point spreads in notable games could be worth paying close attention to as a number of games could end up catching you off guard with how close they actually are.
NFL Picks Against the Spread (ATS) for Week 6
After Monday's night heartbreaking overtime loss in Baltimore, Carson Wentz and Indianapolis look to get back on track as heavy home favorites against lowly Houston Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Week 6 of the 2021 NFL season ushers in the start of the bye weeks, but all that means from a Vegas standpoint is fewer games to get aggravated about.
MLB Playoff Games on TV Today (Thursday, Oct. 14)
Game 5 of the NLDS between the Dodgers and Giants takes place Wednesday night Three of the four Division Series matchups have ended after four games, and only one remains. After the first day during the postseason without a game, baseball is back with a West Coast win-or-go-home game. So if you're wondering "What baseball playoff games are on today?" know this: There is one game scheduled for today, Thursday, Oct. 14. Note: All times are ET. Times and broadcast outlets are subject to change.
Nebraska vs. Minnesota Football Prediction and Preview
Adrian Martinez and the Cornhuskers hope to get back to .500 when they take on the beat-up Golden Gophers in Minneapolis on Saturday Nebraska enters the middle of October with the distinction of being arguably the best 3-4 team in the country. Such is life in Lincoln with a team that seems to be improving under the mold of head coach Scott Frost but continues to find ways to stumble across the final hurdles to a victory (also 1-3 in Big Ten play) in recent weeks.
ACC Basketball: Preview and Predictions for 2021-22 Season
A talented Duke roster featuring breakout candidate Mark Williams looks to emerge from a crowded ACC to deliver one more conference title for head coach Mike Krzyzewski Reagan Lunn/Duke Athletics There are landscape-shifting changes coming to Tobacco Road, and the ACC as a whole. On April 1, in a move most people assumed was an April Fool’s joke, legendary head coach Roy Williams announced he was retiring from North Carolina.
FCS Football: Predictions for the Best 10 Games in Week 7
Kennesaw State sophomore quarterback Xavier Shepherd has been a leader all season long for the Owls who have a huge Big South matchup at North Carolina A&T on Saturday We’re at the halfway mark, FCS folks. Six weeks down, six weeks to go until we hit Selection Sunday on Nov. 21. This weekend, we may have some separation in the FCS ranks. The games listed below provide plenty of opportunities for that separation.
Running Back Rankings: NFL Fantasy Week 6
Najee Harris is one to benefit from injuries to other players on his team Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports As more and more running backs are getting injured, the fantasy rankings for the position look a bit different than expected on draft day. Ahead of Week 6, Saquon Barkley is definitely out. Christian McCaffrey is likely still out and Dalvin Cook will likely be questionable. David Montgomery and Clyde Edwards-Helaire are both on IR.
MLB Playoff Games on TV Today (Tuesday, Oct. 12)
Three potential elimination games are on tap for Tuesday With Monday's ALDS game between the Astros and White Sox postponed, there will be a third postseason game scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 12. One series has already been clinched with the Red Sox punching their ticket to the ALCS, and with the remaining series all at Game 4, they could each end today. So if you're wondering "What baseball playoff games are on today?" know this: There are three games scheduled for today, Tuesday, Oct. 12.
Navy vs. Memphis Football Prediction and Preview
Brandon Thomas and the Tigers look to end a three-game slide when they host the Midshipmen on Thursday night in AAC play Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports The Memphis Tigers face a must-win situation on Thursday evening as they host the Navy Midshipmen looking to end a three-game losing streak. Gaining a lead had not been an issue for the Tigers (3-3) before last Saturday, as they were held scoreless in the first quarter against Tulsa for the first time all season.
Waiver Wire Week 6: Darrel Williams, Devontae Booker, Kadarius Toney
With Clyde Edwards-Helaire injured, Darrel Williams is a must-add this week Now that Week 5 is over, fantasy managers need to take a hard look at their team. The bye weeks are here: the Falcons, Saints, Jets, and 49ers are off in Week 6 and plenty more players are injured (and also likely out). Fantasy managers who have read this column in the past few weeks know that the first thing they should do is make sure they have the backup to their running back.
Alabama Football: 5 Biggest Upsets in Crimson Tide History
Texas A&M's upset of Alabama was shocking, but doesn't make this list Alabama's chances of making the College Football Playoff took a hit with its loss to Texas A&M on Oct. 9. Given the way the Tide had dispatched its last 19 opponents in workmanlike fashion, Saturday's upset in College Station felt quite shocking. Was this one of the biggest upsets in Alabama history? Maybe for the Nick Saban era, but not in the program's entire history. Here are five that were much more significant. 5.
Seven-Step Drop: Chaotic College Football Weekend Another Reminder That Every Team is Flawed
Texas A&M's upset of No. 1 Alabama was one of several results on Saturday that caught everyone's attention and shook up the national landscape Craig Bisacre/Texas A&M Athletics Pour one out for all the overmatched security guards this weekend because it was not a fun one for those in yellow windbreakers trying to hold back the masses. On what could only be described as an epic Saturday in a sport that charms you sixty ways before Sunday, field stormings were in vogue from coast to coast.
THE CJ CUP @ SUMMIT Fantasy Predictions & Expert Golf Picks
Justin Thomas is a two-time winner of THE CJ CUP, which is being held in Las Vegas for the second straight year @JustinThomas34 THE CJ CUP @ SUMMIT is set for Oct. 14-17 at The Summit Club in Las Vegas. That means it's time to pick your optimal DraftKings fantasy golf lineup. Fortunately, our fantasy golf experts are ready to help.
Appalachian State vs. Louisiana Football Prediction and Preview
Levi Lewis, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Football Midweek college football returns to the schedule, as Appalachian State travels to Lafayette to take on Louisiana for a Tuesday night showdown in the Sun Belt. Coastal Carolina will have a lot to say about the title picture in this league, but it wouldn't be a total surprise to see the Mountaineers and Ragin' Cajuns meet once again in the conference championship in December.
FCS Football: Top 25 Power Poll Following Week 6
Villanova's Malik Fisher (92) revels in the Wildcats' 28-27 win over James Madison in CAA Football. Dukes were one of seven ranked FCS teams to fall on Saturday. Villanova Athletics Down goes not one, not two, not three, but seven teams in the Athlon FCS Top 25 Power Poll: Top-ranked James Madison, No. 2 South Dakota State, No. 9 Delaware, No. 10 UC Davis, No. 13 North Dakota, No. 14 Missouri State, and No. 23 Nicholls. Yup, this is conference play, you have to love it.
MLB Playoff Games on TV Today (Monday, Oct. 11)
Baseball's playoffs continue with four games on Monday For the final time this season, Major League Baseball will have four playoff games on one day. Both of the ALDS matchups have a chance to end on Monday, while the NLDS moves to two new cities. So if you're wondering "What baseball playoff games are on today?" know this: There are three/four games scheduled for today, Monday, Oct. 11. Note: All times are ET. Times and broadcast outlets are subject to change.
College Football Week 6 Awards
College Football Week 6 Awards With the sixth weekend of the 2021 season in the books, it’s time to take a look at the best of the best and honor some of the top performances. Each week, Athlon Sports will highlight some of the top performers in college football with its weekly awards section.
MLB Playoff Games on TV Today (Sunday, Oct. 10)
Baseball's playoffs continue with two games on Sunday The Division Series of the MLB playoffs continues on Sunday with both American League series headed to Game 3. One series could be over today unless the home team can turn things around. So if you're wondering "What baseball playoff games are on today?" know this: There are two games scheduled for today, Sunday, Oct. 10. Note: All times are ET. Times and broadcast outlets are subject to change.
NASCAR Starting Lineup for Sunday's Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway
NASCAR's road course finale comes in the Queen City with Denny Hamlin on the pole The final road course race of the season awaits the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The 2.28-mile, 17-turn ROVAL is hosting its fourth annual event after converting its second oval date following the 2017 season. It’s the seventh such road course on the 2021 schedule, a record for the modern era as NASCAR looks to diversify its racetracks in the coming years.
College Football Rankings: NCAAF Top 25 (After Week 6)
Kirk Ferentz, Iowa Hawkeyes Weekly college football top 25 rankings are a big part of every season, and Athlon Sports will update its top 25 following the games each weekend. The sixth weekend of the 2021 season was headlined by Texas A&M's upset of Alabama, Iowa's win over Penn State and Oklahoma's comeback victory against Texas. Georgia, Iowa, Cincinnati and Alabama take the top four spots, with Oklahoma at No. 5 and Michigan at No. 6 in the post-Week 6 top 25 rankings.
MLB Playoff Games on TV Today (Saturday, Oct. 9)
Baseball's playoffs continue with two games on Saturday The Division Series of the MLB playoffs continues on Saturday with both National League series headed to Game 2. After Friday featured four games throughout the day, today will give fans a bit of a breather. So if you're wondering "What baseball playoff games are on today?" know this: There are four games scheduled for today, Saturday, Oct. 9. Note: All times are ET. Times and broadcast outlets are subject to change.
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