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Joshua Van Retains UFC Flyweight Title — Sep 16, 2026The UFC flyweight title rematch at UFC 331 will feature Joshua Van defending his belt against Alexandre Pantoja, who after a 10-month recovery says he's fully healed and hungry to reclaim the title after the first fight ended with an injury. Pre-fight chatter highlights Van’s youth and celebration after the disputed win, Pantoja’s experience and grappling edge, and broader betting and media scrutiny surrounding the matchup.

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USF Defeats Army 28-24 on Late TD — Sep 12, 2026South Florida quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. engineered a dramatic 28-24 comeback win over Army, throwing a 38-yard go-ahead TD to Joshua Porter with 19 seconds left and totaling four touchdowns on the day. Van Buren finished 19 of 30 for 239 yards with 45 rushing yards as USF improved to 2-0, while Army remained tough but couldn't hold in the closing moments.

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Dana Whitfield Army stayed competitive the whole way but fell short by not containing the final drive.

Lamar Defeats Idaho 23-17, Leaves Vandals 0-3 — Sep 12, 2026Lamar held off Idaho 23-17 to stay unbeaten in the matchup, with Aiden McCown accounting for a passing and rushing score as the Cardinals built a 20-3 halftime lead, while Idaho’s Joshua Wood threw for 205 yards and ran for a touchdown but the Vandals struggled on fourth downs. Idaho’s defense showed improvement but the offense stalled early, and with Lamar ranked No. 14 and Idaho eyeing a next game against Abilene Christian, pre-game notes highlighted Lamar’s strong defense and the ongoing search for Idaho’s first win.

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Rachel Meyers Lamar's early lead and McCown's dual scores made the difference, but Idaho has to fix those fourth down stops before facing Abilene Christian.