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Twenty-one teams are packed into a narrow playoff window, and the league’s remaining contenders will try to use a handful of head-to-head series to separate themselves. This week offers five such tests, even if the larger logjam does not fully break.
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The former LSU head coach used his CBS Sports platform to map out what the Tigers’ 2026 season could look like, offering fans a preseason lens on record expectations and each matchup.
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In comments ahead of the new season, Jonathan Allen highlighted DJ Turner’s top-end ability as a separating trait for the Cincinnati secondary.
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Pence helped the Round Rock Express turn a hitter-friendly matchup into a one-sided performance, delivering five scoreless innings with strong command and a punch-out rate.
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With the first preseason game nearing, Dallas has entered training camp’s halfway point while evaluating how its newest players are fitting into the roster. Early observations from camp have shaped what the Cowboys will prioritize as the schedule turns to game action.
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As the Cowboys weigh their next contract decisions, team leadership pointed to a continued core around two of their most productive receivers, while also acknowledging the timing pressures that come with franchise-tag and long-term planning.
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Christian McCaffrey did not practice Monday, but San Francisco’s coaches indicated there is no underlying concern as the team continues shaping its season rotation behind the scenes.
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ESPN college football anchor Rece Davis is set to interview five headline players for “Official Visit,” with the episodes airing this week as the season-opening window closes in.
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The Seminoles will welcome a visiting defensive lineman target, Jeremiah Mark, for their Halloween matchup with Clemson as the recruiting calendar moves toward late-summer recruiting evaluation.
