Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George made his long-awaited season debut Monday, helping them ed...

<p>Philadelphia 76ers forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/1889" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/1889">Paul George</a> made his long-awaited season debut Monday, helping them edge the Los Angeles Clippers 110-108.</p><p>George, who had yet to play this season after undergoing left knee surgery in July, struggled to find his shot, scoring nine points on 2-of-9 shooting. However, he added seven rebounds, three assists, and two blocks in 21 minutes.</p><p>Injuries also marred the nine-time All-Star's 2024-25 campaign, with knee, finger, and groin issues limiting him to 41 games.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>George averaged 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists last season after signing a four-year, $212-million contract with Philadelphia in the summer of 2024. The six-time All-NBA standout spent five seasons with the Clippers from 2019-24.</p><p>Although the Sixers regained a key starter in George, they continue to deal with other injuries in their rotation. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/37666" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/37666">Kelly Oubre Jr.</a> reportedly sustained an LCL injury last week and could miss significant time, while <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/31932" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/31932">Joel Embiid</a> missed his fourth consecutive game Monday due to right knee soreness.</p><p>Philadelphia (8-5) sits sixth in the Eastern Conference.</p>

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 17: James Harden #1 of the LA Clippers guards Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game on November 17, 2025 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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<p>Los Angeles Clippers forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/45396" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/45396">Derrick Jones Jr. </a>is expected to miss at least six week after spraining the MCL in his right knee during Sunday's loss to the Boston Celtics, sources told <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1990540483039527415">ESPN's Sham Charania</a>.</p><p>Jones was reaching for a loose ball when he collided with a diving Jaylen Brown. Jones remained on the floor grabbing at his knee until being helped to the locker room.</p><p>The loss of Jones is the latest among the Clippers' wing rotation. Kawhi Leonard remains sidelined with ankle and foot sprains. Bradley Beal sustained a season-ending hip fracture earlier in November.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"It's tough," James Harden said Sunday, according to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/clippers-jones-leaves-with-injury-b1555a8514a298d041ba97e38450dc3f">the Associated Press</a>. "It's like one after the next. You just try to continue to keep your head on straight, focus on what you can control, and just go out there and come away with wins. Hopefully guys will start coming back sooner than later."</p><p>Jones was averaging a career-high 10.9 points in 13 games prior to his injury.</p>

INGLEWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 24: Derrick Jones Jr. #5 of the LA Clippers handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on October 24, 2025 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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Virginia Tech hired James Franklin as its next head coach, the program announced Monday.  Frankli...

<p>Virginia Tech hired James Franklin as its next head coach, the program announced Monday.</p><p>Franklin will replace Brent Pry, who was dismissed in September during his fourth season with Hokies. Pry previously served as a defensive coordinator at Penn State under Franklin before establishing a 16-24 record at Virginia Tech.</p><p>The 53-year-old Franklin joins Virginia Tech after coaching the Nittany Lions from 2014 until his firing in October. He took them to the College Football Playoff semifinal last season but was dismissed midway through the current campaign following three consecutive losses to Oregon, UCLA, and Northwestern.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Hokies took a proactive approach to make their coaching vacancy more appealing to prospective candidates. Virginia Tech's board of visitors approved a plan to add $229 million to the school's athletic budget over the next four years following Pry's dismissal.</p><p>Franklin brings an established resume to a program that aims to be a contender in the ACC. After a successful three-year tenure at Vanderbilt, he guided Penn State to a Big Ten title in 2016.</p><p>Despite Franklin's impressive 104-45 record at the helm of the Nittany Lions, a 4-21 mark against top-10 opponents largely overshadowed his accomplishments.</p><p>Franklin recorded six campaigns with double-digit wins at Penn State. Virginia Tech last reached 10 wins during the 2016 season under former coach Justin Fuente.</p>

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 31: Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin looks on in action during the 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl between the Penn State Nittany Lions and Boise State Broncos at State Farm Stadium on December 31, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona.

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The Atlanta Falcons lost two key offensive starters in Sunday's 30-27 overtime loss to the Caroli...

<p>The Atlanta Falcons lost two key offensive starters in Sunday's 30-27 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers.</p><p>Quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199749" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199749">Michael Penix Jr.</a> is going on injured reserve with a left-knee injury that will sideline him for at least four games, the Falcons announced Monday.</p><p>Atlanta added that it's "working through the medical process to determine the severity" of Penix's issue.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p><a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1990447559098449944">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a> reported earlier Monday that the passer's injury could be season-ending. Although Penix is reportedly seeking a second opinion, early indications aren't encouraging.</p><p>His injury is an aggravation of a bone bruise and knee sprain suffered earlier this campaign, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1990472954119950794">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero</a>. However, there's also apparently damage to Penix's ACL, which could mean a full reconstruction is required.</p><p>Additionally, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173995" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173995">Drake London</a> suffered a PCL sprain that will sideline the receiver for at least a week, <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1990454586553872473">Rapoport</a> adds. The talented wideout made seven catches for 119 yards before the Falcons ruled him out in overtime of Sunday's loss.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/14947" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/14947">Kirk Cousins</a> will take over at quarterback for Atlanta. He replaced Penix versus the Panthers, completing 6 of 14 passes for 48 yards.</p><p>Penix appeared to sustain the injury after getting hit on a third-down pass attempt with 5:22 remaining in the third quarter. The second-year signal-caller tried to stand up but fell back to the ground before taking off his helmet. Penix remained on the sidelines for the rest of the contest and completed 13 of 16 passes for 175 yards before exiting.</p><p>Head coach Raheem Morris said postgame that he didn't have an update regarding Penix's status, per <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46989995/falcons-michael-penix-jr-exits-right-knee-injury">ESPN's Marc Raimondi</a>.</p><p>Penix missed a contest against the Miami Dolphins in October due to the bone bruise in his left knee. The Washington product has an extensive history of injuries, having undergone four season-ending surgeries in college, including ACL repairs in 2018 and 2020.</p>

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Drake London #5 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates a touchdown with Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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<p>The New York Jets are benching <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161671" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161671">Justin Fields</a> and starting <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/13236" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/13236">Tyrod Taylor</a> for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens, a source told <a href="https://x.com/DMRussini/status/1990466430077214815?s=20">The Athletic's Dianna Russini</a>.</p><p>The Jets' quarterback change comes after Fields completed 15 of 26 pass attempts for 116 yards in a 27-14 loss to the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football. The result marked just the second game in Fields' last five outings that he passed for more than 100 yards.</p><p>Head coach Aaron Glenn had declined to give much insight into a possible quarterback switch in recent weeks but seemed to hint at making a move following New York's latest result.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"You know what? I'm evaluating everything, to be honest with you," Glenn said last Friday, per <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2025/11/17/justin-fields-benched-new-york-jets-tyrod-taylor/86829388007/">USA Today's Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz</a>. "I'm evaluating myself, the players, schematics, coaches, I'm evaluating everything. So, I don't want to just place everything on that, that one situation. I'm just looking at everything, because as a head coach, that's my job, to make sure that I put this team in the best position to go win games."</p><p>Taylor also started the Jets' game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 21 when Fields was in concussion protocol.</p><p>New York signed Fields to a two-year, $40-million contract in free agency this past offseason after the 26-year-old spent the 2024 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers.</p>

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 19: Tyrod Taylor #2 of the New York Jets looks to throw the football against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at MetLife Stadium on October 19, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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<p>Denver Broncos running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/115040" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/115040">J.K. Dobbins</a> will undergo season-ending foot surgery, according to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1989791426931257500">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero</a>.</p><p>The need for surgery stems from Dobbins' injury involving a ligament issue, Rapoport and Pelissero add. The veteran reached out to multiple experts for opinions but surgery was his only option, per <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1989791719689240844">Rapoport</a>.</p><p>Doctors believe the only way Dobbins could return this season is if the Broncos make the Super Bowl and play into February, according to <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1989800741981069798">Pelissero</a>. There was no fracture in the running back's foot, but there was a small tear.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>He appeared to sustain the injury while being taken down with a hip-drop tackle in the second half of Denver's win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The league banned the controversial tackling technique in 2024, but the officiating crew didn't throw a flag on the play.</p><p>The injury is a difficult blow for Dobbins, who's been the Broncos' leading rusher with 772 yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>Injuries have plagued Dobbins in recent years. The 26-year-old will have missed multiple games in each of the past five seasons if he's placed on the reserve list. He sat out four contests in 2024 as a member of the Los Angeles Chargers.</p><p>Other key starters for Denver have also been sidelined in recent weeks. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161642" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161642">Pat Surtain II</a> (pectoral), <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/55670" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/55670">Alex Singleton</a> (illness), and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199768" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199768">Jonah Elliss</a> (hamstring) are among the top contributors who won't play Sunday.</p>

DENVER, COLORADO - NOVEMBER 06: J.K. Dobbins #27 of the Denver Broncos gets set during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field At Mile High on November 06, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

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<p>North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick announced Friday that he won't pursue any NFL head coaching vacancies after rumors linked him to the New York Giants' opening.</p><p>"I have great respect and genuinely care for the New York Giants organization and both the Mara and Tisch families," Belichick said in a statement obtained by <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1989498064898261448">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>. "The New York Giants played an important role in my life and in my coaching journey. It was a privilege for me to work for the Mara family and be a member of Coach (Bill) Parcells' staff for over a decade. However, despite circulating rumors, I have not and will not pursue any NFL head coaching vacancies.</p><p>"Since arriving in Chapel Hill, my commitment to the UNC football program has not wavered. We have tremendous support from the university, our alumni, and the entire Carolina community. My focus remains solely on continuing to improve this team, develop our players, and build a program that makes Tar Heel fans proud."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Giants are looking for a new coach after firing of Brian Daboll on Monday. Belichick, 73, won two Super Bowls as New York's defensive coordinator in 1986 and 1990.</p><p>Belichick, who's considered one of the greatest coaches in NFL history, led the New England Patriots to six championships over 24 seasons.</p><p>The Patriots and Belichick parted ways in January 2024 following a 4-13 campaign. The Atlanta Falcons interviewed him for their coaching vacancy that same month before eventually hiring Raheem Morris.</p><p>North Carolina hired Belichick last December. The Tar Heels own a 4-5 record with three games remaining in Belichick's debut collegiate campaign. </p>

SYRACUSE, NY - OCTOBER 31: North Carolina Tar Heels Head Coach Bill Belichick looks on from the sidelines during the first half of the College Football game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Syracuse Orange on October 31, 2025, at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY.

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Brock Purdy will start for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, head ...

<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174189" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174189">Brock Purdy</a> will start for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, head coach Kyle Shanahan announced Thursday, according to <a href="https://x.com/MaioccoNBCS/status/1989106873468112980">NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco</a>.</p><p>The quarterback has missed the Niners' last six games while rehabbing a toe injury. He initially sustained it during San Francisco's season opener versus the Seattle Seahawks. He returned after missing the team's next two contests but re-aggravated the injury against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 28.</p><p>The 25-year-old has been a limited participant in practices over the past three weeks. The Niners planned to ramp up his workload this week with the intention of inserting him into the starting lineup Sunday.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Mac Jones has led the 49ers' offense with Purdy sidelined, guiding the team to a 5-3 record in his absence.</p><p>Purdy returns as San Francisco continues a second-half push for a playoff spot in the NFC. He helped the club reach the NFC Championship Game during the 2022 season and propelled it to an appearance in Super Bowl LVIII the following year.</p><p> </p>

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 30: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers pass the ball against the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium on December 30, 2024 in Santa Clara, California.

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<p>Philadelphia Eagles star receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/111194" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/111194">A.J. Brown</a> is refusing to apologize for expressing his frustrations with the team's offense.</p><p>Brown shared his discontent with his current role during a Twitch stream while playing Madden NFL 26 on Tuesday. The disgruntled wideout described his situation as a "shit show" despite the Eagles sitting atop the NFC East with a 7-2 record, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46947791/unapologetic-aj-brown-upset-eagles-offense-whole">ESPN's Tim McManus</a>.</p><p>"It's not just solely about my situation," Brown told reporters Wednesday, according to <a href="https://x.com/EJSmith94/status/1988749175618416691?s=20">PHLY Sports' EJ Smith</a>. "Obviously, I want to win too. And if we're really focused on winning and doing our job, we can't keep just slapping a band-aid over defense doing their job and getting us out of trouble.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"At what point are we going to pick up our slack as an offense? We're so great? That's what I am getting at," Brown added. "It's not about caring about winning and all I care about is stats. No, week after week, we aren't contributing."</p><p>Brown, a three-time Pro Bowler, has seen his role diminish in his fourth season with the Eagles. He received just three targets and finished with two receptions for 13 yards in Philadelphia's 10-7 win over the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football. The Ole Miss product is on pace to finish with a career-low in yards after posting at least 1,000 yards in each of his previous three campaigns.</p><p>Brown has previously voiced his frustration with the offense at different points this season, even after victories. He went on to explain that his issues are solely to do with the offense, and that he feels like they're putting unnecessary pressure on the defense and special teams to bail them out.</p><p>The Eagles star doesn't think an apology is necessary since he was in conversation with a friend during the stream.</p><p>"Like I said, if you have eyes, you can see that," Brown said. "It's not that I was throwing anybody under the bus. I am literally trying to laugh through this shit."</p><p>Head coach Nick Sirianni has declined to say that Brown's criticism are distracting the team. </p><p>"I'm close to being done answering these questions with this," Sirianni said, according to McManus. "He's working hard and he is a big part of this game plan (for Sunday's contest with the Lions) and he'll be a big part of the game plan going forward. He's working like crazy when he's here, and I'm excited to have him."</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161668" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161668">DeVonta Smith</a> leads the Eagles with 48 receptions for 657 yards eclipsing Brown's 31 catches for 408 yards. Both receivers are battling for targets on an offense that also features <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/99272" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/99272">Saquon Barkley</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/82025" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/82025">Dallas Goedert</a>.</p><p>The Eagles host the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football.</p>

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 19: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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<p>The Washington Commanders aren't placing <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199756">Jayden Daniels</a> on injured reserve after the quarterback received positive updates following an MRI and medical opinions on his dislocated elbow, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1986800828301086941">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.</p><p>Daniels' injury isn't considered as serious as initially anticipated, with tests revealing no ligament damage, per <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1986801229423608031">Rapoport</a>.</p><p>Head coach Dan Quinn <a href="https://x.com/Commanders/status/1986846984590815341">announced</a> Friday that Daniels won't need surgery and will be re-evaluated after the team's bye week later in November.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 24-year-old sustained the injury after being tackled in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday. Washington lost the game 38-14.</p><p>Injuries have already plagued Daniels' 2025 campaign. He missed one contest due to a hamstring issue earlier in the year, before a hamstring strain sidelined him for another two contests.</p><p>The reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year has thrown for 1,184 yards, eight touchdowns, and two interceptions with a 62.5% completion rate this season. Daniels also ranks second on the Commanders with 262 rushing yards to go along with two scores.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/55285" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/55285">Marcus Mariota</a> will continue to start under center in Daniels' absence. The veteran passer boasts a 1-2 record in three starts this season, having thrown for four touchdowns and four interceptions.</p>

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 11: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 11, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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<script async="" src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></figure><p>Head coach Kevin O'Connell joked that he's learned to "get the hell out of the way" for his own personal safety when McCarthy channels "Nine."</p><p>McCarthy noted that he spent most of his collegiate career playing with a smiley face on his hand, believing that if you smile and have fun, "you're going to play better."</p><p>"But I also think there's a lot of power that comes from that built-up anger that you can transmute into your performance," McCarthy added. </p><p>McCarthy completed 14 of 25 pass attempts for 142 yards and two touchdowns in the win against the Lions. Minnesota has been victorious in two of McCarthy's three starts this season.</p><p>The Vikings (4-4) host the Baltimore Ravens (3-5) on Sunday.</p>

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 02: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass in the second quarter against the Detroit Lions in the game at Ford Field on November 02, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

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<p>The Ottawa Redblacks hired Ryan Dinwiddie as their new head coach and general manager, the team announced Wednesday.</p><p>Dinwiddie spent the past five seasons as the head coach of the Toronto Argonauts. The 44-year-old led the Argos to a 51-35 record, won two Grey Cup titles, and earned the 2023 Coach of the Year honor during his tenure in Toronto.</p><p>Shawn Burke, the Redblacks' previous GM, signed an extension to remain with the franchise as the vice president of football operations through 2028.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"This is a proud organization with passionate fans and a strong foundation to build on," Dinwiddie said in the statement. "I'm looking forward to working with Shawn to build our football club and to create a winning culture here in the nation's capital with the goal of bringing sustained success and a Grey Cup back to Ottawa."</p><p>Ottawa dismissed head coach Bob Dyce in October after finishing the 2025 season with a 4-14 record. The Redblacks posted an 18-39-1 mark over three campaigns under Dyce.</p><p>"Ryan is a proven winner, with a track record of developing players and leading successful teams," Redblacks president Adrian Sciarra said. "His vision, leadership, and competitiveness make him the right person to partner with Shawn Burke in leading our football club."</p>

TORONTO, CANADA - AUGUST 9: Head coach Ryan Dinwiddie of the Toronto Argonauts on the sidelines during the first half against the Ottawa Redblacks at BMO Field on August 9, 2025 in Toronto, Canada.

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<p>Dabo Swinney did not mince words following yet another home loss on Saturday, as the coach bemoaned costly mistakes in Clemson's 46-45 setback to Duke.</p><p>"To win you gotta not lose. As simple as that," Swinney said postgame, according to the <a href="https://x.com/Jon_Blau/status/1984722052360610286">Post and Courier's Jon Blau</a>. "You have to not lose to Clemson in order to win. That's where you start."</p><p>"We did some really, really dumb stuff that were 1,000 percent on us," added Swinney.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Despite the mistakes throughout the game, Clemson was still in prime position for a win with a seven-point lead in the final minute. It appeared the defense secured the game-clinching stop on 4th down, however, the referees called a defensive pass interference on the play to extend the drive and set Duke up inside the 5-yard line.</p><p>The Blue Devils took advantage with <a data-in-app-uri="" href="">Nate Sheppard</a> running in a touchdown on the next play, before the visitors gambled and successfully converted the two-point attempt to take the one-point edge.</p><p>While Swinney refused to pin the loss on that one play, he vehemently disagreed with the call on the field.</p><p>"That's one of the worst calls I've ever seen in my entire coaching career," Swinney <a href="https://x.com/Jon_Blau/status/1984722920619286541">said</a>.</p><p>The Tigers are now 3-5 on the season and have yet to beat a power conference team at home. Swinney appeared visibly frustrated with his players throughout the course of the game, berating his secondary after they gave up a late touchdown before half.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dabo Swinney has officially hit a breaking point. Clemson's head coach absolutely loses it on his defense, which has given up 28 first-half points to Duke... at home. <a href="https://t.co/TJQTsnIjko">pic.twitter.com/TJQTsnIjko</a></p>— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) <a href="https://twitter.com/awfulannouncing/status/1984680536908968306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Saturday's win marked the first time that Duke has won at Death Valley since 1980. It will particularly sting that the Tigers racked up a season-high in yards (560) and points (45) against the Blue Devils, but were unable to deliver a much-needed win..</p><p>Swinney plans to meet with first-year players and challenge them this week to pay attention to how Clemson finishes the season.</p><p>"We're gonna finish ... unless (AD) Graham (Neff) sends me packing," Swinney <a href="https://x.com/Jon_Blau/status/1984728480932827264">said</a>.</p>

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 1: Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers reacts to a play during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils at Memorial Stadium on November 1, 2025 in Clemson, South Carolina.

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<p>LSU and athletic director Scott Woodward agreed to part ways, the school announced Thursday - one day after Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry criticized the administrator in the wake of Brian Kelly's dismissal.</p><p>Kelly was fired Sunday in his fourth season with LSU, and Woodward came under fire for the $53-million buyout the school owed. Landry took Woodward to task in the press, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3382085" href="https://thescore.com/news/3382085">declaring</a> Wednesday that the embattled AD would have no role in selecting the football program's next head coach.</p><p>Longtime athletic administrator Verge Ausberry will serve as the interim AD. LSU will owe Woodward nearly $6.4 million in a buyout, according to <a href="https://x.com/RossDellenger/status/1984053341014626722">Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"We thank Scott for the last six years of service as athletic director," board of supervisors chair Scott Ballard said in a statement. "He had a lot of success at LSU, and we wish him nothing but the best in the future. Our focus now is on moving the athletic department forward and best positioning LSU to achieve its full potential."</p><p>Woodward had served as LSU's AD since 2019 after coming over from Texas A&amp;M. He made several high-profile hires, including bringing on Kim Mulkey as the women's basketball coach and Jay Johnson to oversee the baseball team. Both have won national championships with the Tigers.</p><p>Kelly was Woodward's most notable hire. LSU lured him away from Notre Dame after the 2021 season on a 10-year, $100-million contract. Kelly, however, never got the Tigers to the College Football Playoff and had posted a disappointing 5-3 mark so far this season.</p><p>"Others can recap or opine on my tenure and on my decisions over the last six years as director of athletics, but I will not," Woodward wrote in a letter to LSU fans, according to <a href="https://x.com/RossDellenger/status/1984080546742575306">Dellenger</a>. "Rather, I will focus on the absolute joy that LSU athletics brings to our state's residents and to the Baton Rouge community. I will cherish the incredible relationships I have built within the university community and beyond our campus borders. And I will fondly remember the national and SEC championships for the joy that they brought to our student-athletes, coaches, staff, campus community, and our incredible fans."</p>

BATON ROUGE, LA - SEPTEMBER 09: LSU Tigers Athletic Director Scott Woodward before a game between the LSU Tigers and the Grambling State Tigers at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on September 9, 2023.

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<p>Texas quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/184393" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/184393">Arch Manning</a> is back at practice but listed as questionable on the SEC's initial availability report for Saturday's game against Vanderbilt as he continues to work through concussion protocol.</p><p>Safety <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/167232" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/167232">Michael Taaffe</a> is also questionable to play Saturday after undergoing surgery Oct. 20 to repair a broken thumb.</p><p>"They both practiced here today," head coach Steve Sarkisian said Wednesday, per <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/46775602/texas-arch-manning-practices-concussion-protocol">ESPN's Mark Schlabach</a>. "Arch is obviously still in protocol. There are steps as it pertains to protocol, but Michael's practiced the last two days."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Manning exited the Longhorns' 45-38 win over Mississippi State in overtime Saturday after suffering a hard hit to the back of the head on the first play of the extra frame at the end of a 13-yard run.</p><p>Teammates attempted to help Manning up, but the sophomore quarterback struggled to get to his feet. Team trainers helped him off the field and he remained in the medical tent until the end of the game. Backup <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/166084" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/166084">Matthew Caldwell</a> connected with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/198448" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/198448">Emmett Mosley V</a> on a 10-yard touchdown pass to help cap a rally that saw the Longhorns erase a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter.</p><p>Manning completed 29 of 46 passes for a career-high 346 yards to go along with three touchdowns and one interception. </p>

AUSTIN, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 13: Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns warms up before the game against the UTEP Miners at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Austin, Texas.

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 26: Dexter Lawrence II #97 of the New York Giants looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, United States.

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up prior to a game against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 21: Kyle Dugger #23 of the New England Patriots runs during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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<p>Quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97162" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97162">Lamar Jackson</a> sees little margin for error if the 2-5 Baltimore Ravens intend to make a playoff push.</p><p>"Coach (John Harbaugh) touched on that with us in a team meeting: Each and every game is going to be like a win-or-go home game," Jackson said Tuesday, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46760787/lamar-jackson-says-every-game-now-do-die-ravens">ESPN's Jamison Hensley</a>. "It's do-or-die right now, each and every week."</p><p>Jackson has missed three games since sustaining a right hamstring injury against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 28. Harbaugh expects him to return to the lineup against the Dolphins on Thursday.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"I feel very confident about it," the coach <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46749883/baltimore-ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-expected-return-hamstring-injury-thursday-miami-dolphins">said</a> Monday.</p><p>Jackson said his hamstring "feels great," and the Ravens listed him as a full participant in practice this week. The dual-threat quarterback doesn't expect to be hindered ahead of his possible return.</p><p>"That's what practice is for," Jackson said. "I feel like we had a great day today. We'll execute tomorrow. Come Thursday night, we'll just fly."</p><p>While sidelined due to injury, Jackson displayed his leadership behind the scenes. The 28-year-old instructed the team's head equipment manager to remove recreational amenities from the locker room.</p><p>"I told him to take all the games, pingpong, turn off the TVs - if we could have taken out the TVs, they'd have been out of here, too," he said. "I appreciate Mr. Steve (Bisciotti, team owner) for putting that in for us, but we had to focus. I wouldn't say people don't take the job seriously - don't get me wrong - but I didn't feel like it was time for that. We have a lot of work to do."</p><p>Baltimore has posted a 1-2 mark without the two-time MVP this season. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/105226" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/105226">Tyler Huntley</a> led the team to a 30-16 win over the Chicago Bears last weekend. The Ravens enter Thursday's prime-time matchup third in the AFC North.</p><p>Jackson passed for 869 yards, 10 touchdowns, and one interception before his injury, earning a 130.5 passer rating.</p>

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 26: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on from the sideline prior to the first quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears at M&T Bank Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Denver Broncos star cornerback Pat Surtain II is expected to miss four-to-six weeks due to a pect...

<p>Denver Broncos star cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161642" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161642">Pat Surtain II</a> is expected to miss four-to-six weeks due to a pectoral injury, sources told <a href="https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/1982948711824240656">NFL insider Jordan Schultz</a>.</p><p>The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year will seek a second opinion this week to confirm his injury timeline.</p><p>Surtain is expected to be a candidate for injured reserve, which would keep him out a minimum of four games. Denver is set to play the Houston Texans on Sunday, followed by matchups against the Las Vegas Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs, and Washington Commanders.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The fifth-year pro appeared to sustain the injury while attempting to tackle Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens in the second quarter of Sunday's game. He appeared to be in apparent pain as he walked back to Denver's locker room and didn't return for the remainder of the team's 44-24 victory.</p><p>Prior to the pectoral injury, Surtain briefly exited the contest with a lower right leg injury before returning to action.</p><p>Surtain, a two-time All-Pro, has been a productive fixture of a talented Denver defense. The 25-year-old recorded four interceptions during an impressive 2024 campaign. He's sat out only two games in his career, once during his rookie year in 2021 and once last season.</p><p>In Surtain's absence, second-year cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine should get more playing time. The Missouri product, who filled in for Surtain on Sunday, could start across from <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188102" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188102">Riley Moss</a>, with rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209907" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209907">Jahdae Barron</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174674" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174674">Ja'Quan McMillian</a> filling out the depth chart.</p>

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 12: Pat Surtain II of Denver Broncos reacts after the NFL 2025 game between Denver Broncos and New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 12, 2025 in London, England.

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