But the NFL actually doesn't do it that way. There are 17 regular season games and only three are determined by the previous season's standings. Everything else is locked in years in advance.
NEW: Ohio State AD Ross Bjork says the Big Ten is exploring a football scheduling model for 2028 based on the previous year’s standings:
"So next year’s schedule, we would not know who we’re playing other than protecting the rivalry games. Obviously we have the biggest one, the rest of the schedule could be based on how did the teams finish in the previous year. That’s how the NFL does it."
(via @971thefan)
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They should run the single wing.
Sources: Rutgers will be without starting quarterback Dylan Lonergan against Michigan on Saturday. Star wide receiver KJ Duff (undisclosed) is considered doubtful for that game. Lonergan left the Northwestern game on Saturday early in the first quarter after a hit to the head.
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A serious question: Why did they stick to a 2-2-1-1-1 format knowing all of these logistical issues?
They could have played Game 5 in Atlanta on Sunday and then Games 6-7 on Tuesday and Thursday in San Francisco.
They could have played Game 5 in Atlanta on Sunday and then Games 6-7 on Tuesday and Thursday in San Francisco.
Ramona Shelburne on what could happen if the WNBA title is won on Thursday:
"That celebration may not actually be on that court. I've heard there are discussions about whether there's enough time to turn the arena over in time for the fans to celebrate on the court. It could be rt"
Unreal man smh
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Declaring the White House "very seductive" may be a top-10 all-time Trump line.
President Trump posted a more than 1300-word rant against Bill Maher, in which he tucks in that he is “not building a swimming pool in the White House briefing room,” but is still considering moving the press out.
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It’s incredible how this South Carolina season has gone from soul-crushing apathy to “9-3 gets them in the playoff, right?”
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You watch the scene in Minneapolis — which would have been no different if the teams were 1-5 and 2-4 — and remember how this was possibly the dumbest quote in the history of the sport.
A talkative Tony Petitti finally stumped for a 24 team Playoff. The case he made was understandable, but landed flat.
“I don’t get why we can’t have a Minnesota-Iowa game have real impact every so often, like every year actually. Why can’t we do that?”
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It’s hard to say it’s about making money when they’re going to cut six-figure checks to import tomato cans instead.
I get that the Big 5 is tricky to keep alive. I get that schools need $$ more than ever. I also hate that absolutely nothing matters anymore - not tradition, not fan interest, not commitment to peers, not the greater good - except making money.
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I had this happen while covering Rutgers — university flaks should not be releasing statements on behalf of campus police departments. They are a law enforcement agency. They should speak for themselves with no coordination.
Official statement from a Maryland spokesperson on behalf of UMPD and Maryland Athletics regarding a police dispatch's interaction with Testudo Times reporters:
"UMPD was contacted today, October 21, 2026, about two individuals who were standing outside of Jones Hill House. Due to heightened concerns for staff and player safety around the football program in recent weeks, there has been increased security around athletics facilities. A UMPD officer approached the two individuals, learned they were with a campus media organization, recorded student IDs, and no report was taken.
UMPD and Maryland Athletics respect the First Amendment rights of all journalists reporting in public spaces."
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Hopefully someone can FOIA the call to campus police and post it on the internet.
For @testudotimes, @JudeWilkenfeld and I were outside Jones-Hill House trying to get players to comment. An athletics staffer took pictures of us, and a police dispatch was called for suspicious activity; a cop and 2 cop cars pulled up, and officers ID’d us and asked us to leave.
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I now would like to go back in time and inform 14-year-old me that when we're 37, the Rays will have appeared in the World Series more times than the Yankees in the time that will elapse.
Mike Francesa endorsed Donald Trump for President. I wish I could go back in time and tell 14-year-old me I'd write that sentence someday.
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AI can’t do this!
Ability of SID dept. to put positive headlines on its college’s Website is endlessly impressive.
Yeah, Oles:
Dillon runs for long touchdown, football bested by No. 15/17 Bethel athletics.stolaf.edu/news/2026/10/1…
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Why is this not public information?
Gonna throw this out there because I know you all know the behind the scenes stuff. There are FOUR #NJFootball teams ineligible for the playoffs due to DQs. We know Lindenwold and Buena. Who are the others? Gotta be some coaches out there who know. Need to know who to leave out, if at all, for our projections. Otherwise, we can't give accurate projections. Anyone? If you want to stay private, DM us. -Mike @WJFCA2020 @NJICathletics @SFCFootballNJ @JSSInsider @ShoreSports_NJ @bigstatesports @MikeKinneyHS @SimeonPincus @bordenfb4ever @guy_kipp
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The universe is paying Rutgers back 48 years after the Chinese national team refused to play OT at the Garden. nj.com/rutgersbasketb…
You're not going to believe this ... Quadruple OT. #sjubb
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The Giants have shifted from pretending he's moments away from becoming Reggie White to now explaining how the uneducated world just cannot appreciate his value.
Coach John Harbaugh thinks people are "underestimating" Kayvon Thibodeaux's contributions. He said the tape is what tells the story, not just the stats. Thinks there are plenty of good and physical plays.
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The 2023 tweet where McAfee falsely reported an FBI raid on an NFL coach's home is, incredibly, still up.
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Pat McAfee is "a journalist at heart," says Mike Foss, who oversees McAfee's show for ESPN.
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If so, Washington obviously has no excuse for not knowing the rules. But NFL overtime is unnecessarily complicated and confusing.
There should be no OT in the regular season. But since that will not happen, they should just play a full 10-minute period to conclusion.
There should be no OT in the regular season. But since that will not happen, they should just play a full 10-minute period to conclusion.
I am now convinced the Commanders somehow thought the Giants would get the ball back if they kicked a field goal.
It was second-and-8. If they wanted to get closer, they had two plays to do so. Why drain unnecessary clock, including putting a man in motion?
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