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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 19m

Fill in the blank.

Baker Mayfield is a top ___ quarterback in the NFL this season.

The Athletic @theathletic.com · 28m

Geno Smith is the fifth Raiders player with 10+ turnovers in his first six games in the past 25 years.

The others?
◽️ Kerry Collins (2004)
◽️ Andrew Walter (2006)
◽️ JaMarcus Russell (2009)
◽️ Derek Carr (2018)

H/T @joshdubowap.bsky.social

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 1h

On Sunday, Penn State announced it has fired 12th-year coach James Franklin, for whom they now owe a roughly $45 million buyout.

These schools aren’t broke. They’re just wildly irresponsible spenders.

✍️ @slmandel.bsky.social explains:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 1h

We’re only halfway through the 2025 CFB regular season, and it’s clear we’re headed to a full-on coaching carousel bloodletting.

Supposed institutions of “higher learning” have managed to negotiate themselves into paying $200 million to people who will no longer be working for them.

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 1h

The Miami Dolphins are 1-5 after losing to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.

After the game, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa told reporters the team needs to lean on leadership.

More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 1h

Last week, Rico Dowdle told the Cowboys to "buckle up" ahead of today's revenge game.

200+ scrimmage yards and a win later, he followed up:

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 3h

Cleveland QBs have had a rough time in The Steel City…

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 3h

Rico Dowdle went OFF against his former team 💥

That’s back-to-back 100+ rushing games for the Carolina Panthers RB.

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 3h

The Ravens are off to their worst start since 2015 😬

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 4h

The Week 8 AP Poll has arrived 🍿

Indiana has moved up to No. 3, the highest ranking in program history.

Full breakdown: www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 5h

Highest-paid buyouts in college football history:

1. Jimbo Fisher — Texas A&M
2. James Franklin — Penn State

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 5h

James Franklin's Penn State was ranked in the top five just 16 days ago 😳

On Sunday, he was fired after three straight losses.

H/T @slmandel.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 5h

BREAKING: Penn State has fired head coach James Franklin, the school announced Sunday.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 6h

Mark Sanchez told a TV reporter “I’m just focused on my recovery” as he left Marion County Jail in Indiana on Sunday morning after having his mugshot taken.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 6h

When will the 0-6 New York Jets pick up their first win of the season?

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 7h

The 0-6 Jets finished with -10 net passing yards 🤯

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 8h

The Jets are Jets-ing — internationally 😳

H/T @zackblatt.bsky.social

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 8h

How do you define a Cubs season that saw them return to the playoffs but left them unfulfilled?

Here's where Chicago stands after being eliminated: www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 9h

No one — at least, according to the 2025 Brewers — expected Milwaukee to be good.

But now, having vanquished their early-round playoff demons, the Crew is on to the NLCS.

A date with the defending champions awaits.

http://dlvr.it/TNdH6X

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 10h

From @theathletic.com: The Eagles will continue to insist they have no plans to trade star wide receiver A.J. Brown. But every week that passes with problems piling up makes decision-makers around the league wonder.

This is what our insider is hearing:

What I’m hearing on Bill Belichick’s future, Eagles fallout and trade deadline rumblings

Also: The NFL is buzzing over a coach's fine, and Saquon Barkley was right about Daniel Jones.

www.nytimes.com

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Dianna Russini @diannarussini.bsky.social · 1d

Jaxson Dart and Brian Daboll’s bromance has the Giants humming — and believing. This is what I’m hearing on:

- Eagles struggles
- The “Jersey” Giants
- Bill Belichick's future
- Jonathan Gannon's fine
- Early trade deadline rumblings

What I’m hearing on Bill Belichick’s future, Eagles fallout and trade deadline rumblings

Also: The NFL is buzzing over a coach's fine, and Saquon Barkley was right about Daniel Jones.

www.nytimes.com

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 10h

Saturday in Stillwater, Trent Eaton made his way to an empty Section 231 of Boone Pickens Stadium, took off his orange Pokes shirt, and started a movement.

Guys being dudes.

http://dlvr.it/TNdDzM

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 12h

Deion Sanders found out Saturday night that Colorado will be fined for storming the field after beating No. 22 Iowa State — and had the perfect response 😂

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 12h

The 2025 Penn State season was going to be the ultimate referendum on James Franklin.

The answer is clear, much earlier than expected: He failed.

http://dlvr.it/TNd9kG

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 1d

No. 7 Indiana hands No. 3 Oregon its first loss of the season and the Ducks' first home loss since 2022 👀

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