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Vanderbilt Names Freshman Jared Curtis Starting Quarterback
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— 6d
Vanderbilt named true freshman Jared Curtis the starting quarterback for Week 3 against NC State after he led a Delaware win and showed more consistent production than Blaze Berlowitz, who struggled in the opening games. Curtis, a five-star flip from Georgia and Nashville native, has emerged as the top option, accounting for multiple touchdowns including his first college score during the Delaware game, as the quarterback competition appears to have swung in his favor.
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Clemson Names Freshman Reynolds Starting Quarterback
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Clemson’s Dabo Swinney has reinstated defensive lineman Vic Burley ahead of the ACC opener with North Carolina, hoping his return stabilizes a vulnerable run defense that has been hit by injuries. Concurrently, Swinney has pivoted to true freshman Tait Reynolds as the starting quarterback, with Reynolds slated to start against UNC after outperforming Christopher Vizzina, who is nursing an elbow injury, signaling a shift that Swinney says could be the long-term plan.
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Wentz to Start for Vikings Against Bears as Murray Stays in Protocol
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— 1d
The Minnesota Vikings leaned on Carson Wentz after Kyler Murray left Week 1 with a concussion, with Wentz guiding a 39-22 win and potentially taking over Start duties if Murray remains sidelined. Analysts foresee possible quarterback controversy if Wentz keeps performing, while teammates like Justin Jefferson highlight Wentz’s steady leadership and execution of the game plan.
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The NFL Quarterbacks Who Found God in Defeat
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— Sep 9, 2026
NFL quarterbacks Matt Hasselbeck, Kirk Cousins and Nick Foles describe how crushing losses prompted them to rely on faith rather than game outcomes.
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Rachel Meyers
It's encouraging how these QBs leaned on faith after big losses rather than letting the scoreboard define their worth.
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Belichick, Swinney Prepare for Clemson Showdown
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— 3d
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is under scrutiny as he reshuffles his staff and sticks with a quarterback change with Tait Reynolds stepping in for a key game against Bill Belichick and North Carolina. Belichick, meanwhile, has expressed deep respect for Clemson's tradition and Swinney's program as the teams prepare for the matchup.
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Liberty rallies past Gardner-Webb 24-23
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— 6d
Liberty survived Gardner-Webb 24-23 on a 54-yard TD pass from Jaylen Henderson to Darius Copeland with 2:34 left, marking the Flames’ first win since Nov. 1, 2025. Henderson sparked the comeback after Deshawn Purdie’s early handoff, prompting talk of a quarterback controversy and leaving coach Jamey Chadwell stressing the need to improve at quarterback going forward.
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Nicole Hardy
Purdie looked solid early but the Flames still need to fix their quarterback play fast.
Tim Tebow Chooses Christ at Six
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Future quarterback prays with parents.
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Kurt Warner Reads Bible After Grocery Job
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Quarterback converts during career struggles.
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USF Defeats Army 28-24 on Late TD
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— 6d
South 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.
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Protesters Rally Outside Kennedy Center Against Trump Renovation Plans
Conservative reporter Nick Sortor posted video of demonstrators protesting Trump’s private-funded renovation of the aging Kennedy Center, calling the protest pathetic and claiming protesters want the venue to collapse. The post trended with high engagement amid partisan debate over funding, naming, and board decisions. Reactions heavily favored Sortor’s anti-protester framing.
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Alabama Defeats Kentucky 45-17 in SEC Opener
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— Sep 10, 2026
Alabama’s defense anchored a 45-17 win at Kentucky to open SEC play, moving the Crimson Tide to 2-0 while exposing Kentucky’s new regime under Will Stein. As both programs prep for future matchups, questions abound about Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell’s development and the offensive line, and about Kentucky’s readiness to contend with a perennial powerhouse.
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UCF ties scoring record as new starting quarterback leads rout of Bethune-Cookman
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— Sep 3, 2026
UCF crushed Bethune-Cookman 73-6, tying the program’s single-game points record and posting the largest margin of victory in its history as eight Knights reached the end zone. In his debut, quarterback Alonza Barnett III threw a touchdown and ran for another, while Duke Watson rushed for 110 yards as the Knights opened 1-0.
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Sam Okafor
Eight different players finding the end zone shows real depth on that Knights roster this year.
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UTSA Earns 100th Win on Late TD
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— 6d
UTSA used a late 25-yard touchdown by Brandon High Jr. with 14 seconds left to beat Texas State, marking UTSA’s 100th program win; quarterback Owen McCown threw for 214 yards as the Roadrunners moved to 2-0 and maintained a 6-2 all-time series lead. The comeback featured two fourth-quarter UTSA drives and kept the Roadrunners atop the I-35 rivalry, with Texas State falling to 0-2.
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Marcus Bell
Texas State needs to fix their closing defense after dropping another close one.
Missouri beats Kansas 38-21 for fifth straight Border War win
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Missouri defeated Kansas 38-21 in Lawrence, extending its Border War winning streak to five straight and its first trip across the state line since 2005. Quarterback Austin Simmons threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns as Jamal Roberts ran for 125 yards, while Missouri’s defense and timely turnovers, including second-half stops by Robert Woodyard, helped seal the win.
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Sam Okafor
Simmons throwing three touchdowns while Roberts ran for 125 yards shows a balanced attack that Kansas couldn't match.
Baylor Rules Out DJ Lagway; Bennett to Start
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— Sep 11, 2026
Baylor will start quarterback Nate Bennett against Prairie View A&M after DJ Lagway suffered a left ankle injury in the season opener and is ruled out for Saturday, though not expected to be long-term. Bennett will make his first career start as Baylor aims to maintain the explosive passing game Lagway displayed against Auburn, a performance that featured 333 passing yards and two touchdowns but also turnovers and efficiency concerns.
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Marcus Bell
Hope the ankle heals quick since Lagway showed real promise but Bennett deserves a fair shot to prove himself this week.
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It
A conservative group is pressing six paper giants to rein in their lobbying against a Trump administration-backed push to recycle more plastic.
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Seahawks Intercept Maye Three Times, Edge Patriots 13-10
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— Sep 10, 2026
The New England Patriots lost to the Seattle Seahawks 13-10 as Drake Maye threw multiple costly interceptions, including an end-zone pick that sealed the game. Backup Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock engineered late scoring drives to overcome an early injury to Sam Darnold and secure the win.
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Dana Whitfield
Lock stepped up nicely after the injury and those final drives showed why Seattle stuck with him as backup.
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Delaware Set for First SEC Game at Vanderbilt
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— Sep 9, 2026
Delaware, in its first season at the FBS and 1-0 after beating Merrimack, heads to Nashville to face a Vanderbilt squad that is also 1-0 after a win over Austin Peay. Vanderbilt, who used a two-quarterback system in the win and is weighing the best formula under coach Clark Lea, will try to handle a Delaware team eager to test itself against an SEC opponent for the first time in this series.
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Hawaii rallies past New Mexico State after brief tie for first 2026 win
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— 5d
Hawaii secured its first win of the 2026 season by edging New Mexico State 29-19 at the Ching Complex, with a game-long contribution from all three phases and a standout 346-yard, 33-for-45 effort from quarterback Micah Alejado. Key performers included Tama Uiliata, who had 107 receiving yards and a late 7-yard TD pass, Audric Harris with a 105-yard receiving night, and DeVon Rice scoring twice as Hawaii forced three turnovers to seal the victory.
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Tom Gallagher
Hawaii needed that all-around effort with the turnovers and balanced offense to finally notch a win.
South Carolina Hosts Towson Before SEC Play
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— Sep 10, 2026
The South Carolina Gamecocks host Towson at night in Columbia after a 57-0 season-opening win that featured a program-record sellout and a stifling defensive performance against Kent State. Previews emphasize generating edge pressure, creating turnovers, and disciplined play to prepare for SEC play, with Towson quarterback Andrew Indorf and receiver Cleveland Charlton highlighted as threats as Beamer frames this as a tune-up.
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Cardinals Stun Chargers 26-14 in LaFleur Debut
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— Sep 11, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals pulled off a 26-14 upset over the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi, highlighted by a strong fourth quarter on special teams and Jacoby Brissett spreading the ball to multiple receivers. Ahead of the season, Chargers coach Mike McDaniel’s new offense and quarterback Justin Herbert face questions about how quickly it will gel, while Arizona’s No. 1 storyline centers on a potentially revived regime under new head coach Mike LaFleur after an unpredictable Week 1 showing.
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Seahawks’ Darnold Diagnosed With Glute Injury
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— Sep 10, 2026
Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a muscle-related hip/glute injury early in the season opener, with no fracture detected and the team holding him out for at least Week 2 as Drew Lock steps in; the timeline for a return ranges from a couple of weeks to potentially Week 3 or later, depending on recovery. Coaches and insiders have indicated the injury is muscular and not catastrophic, keeping Seattle optimistic about Darnold’s eventual return while Lock leads the team in the short term.
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Rutgers plans to host UMass in season opener
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— Aug 31, 2026
Rutgers opens the season against UMass, a Minutemen team now led by former Rutgers defensive coordinator Joe Harasymiak whose staff includes several Rutgers alumni, while Rutgers unveils a revamped defense and has named Dylan Lonergan as its starting quarterback. UMass, coming off an 0-12 season, is hoping quarterback Pop Watson leads a higher-scoring attack, but Rutgers expects to press its edge with a stronger defense and playmakers like Antwan Raymond and KJ Duff.
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Ohio State, Oregon, USC and Indiana open as Big Ten contenders
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— Sep 9, 2026
SiriusXM Big Ten kicks off the 2026 season with Week 1 power rankings and player-of-the-week honors, highlighting Ohio State’s robust start, USC quarterback Jayden Maiava’s standout performance, and Penn State’s transition under Matt Campbell with shifted national-title odds. The new coaching dynamics and ongoing Big Ten updates across the conference are shaping expectations for a competitive season.
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Ravens Rout Commanders to cap preseason; Pinter out
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— Aug 29, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens crushed the Washington Commanders 41-3 to close the preseason, showcasing dominant defense, a productive offense with three quarterbacks contributing, and strong performances from Huntley, Fagnano, and Wester. While the defense stifled Washington and Baltimore finished undefeated in the preseason, kicker Tyler Loop had a shaky night and the team is weighing roster decisions, including whether Fagnano or another quarterback will remain on the 53-man squad.
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Steelers reportedly keep four quarterbacks on roster
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— Aug 28, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to keep four quarterbacks—Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar—for the 2026 season, with coach Mike McCarthy endorsing the depth and two young QBs’ futures. While Howard’s head-injury evaluation could threaten the plan, preseason performances and multiple insiders indicate four QBs on the 53-man roster is the likely outcome.
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Pop artist Slayyyter posts photo with director Richard Linklater using song-lyric pun
Singer-songwriter Slayyyter (@slayyyter) shared a backstage photo with filmmaker Richard Linklater after her Austin show, captioned “richard we should linklater.” The line is a direct callback to a lyric in her music (“he wanna fuck slayyyter / richard, we should link later”), which has long been a fan meme tying her work to Linklater (director of *Dazed and Confused*, the film that inspired her stage name). It is circulating as light fan celebration of the real-life meetup fulfilling the pun.
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