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TCU hosting LIU in its home opener and only game not against a P4 opponent 09/05/2024 04:52pm • LIU (0-1) at TCU (1-0), Saturday, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+) BetMGM College Football Odds: No line. Series record: First meeting. WHAT’S AT STAKE? TCU plays its home opener, and the only game on its schedule this season that is not against Power Four opponent. The Frogs opened last week on the road with a Eagles sounding reluctant about trip to Brazil as they prepare to open against Packers 09/05/2024 04:30pm • Opening their season with a so-called home game nearly 4,800 miles from Lincoln Financial Field doesn’t seem to thrill the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles face the Green Bay Packers on Friday night in Sao Paulo, Brazil — the first NFL game in South America. Eagles cornerback Darius Slay said on C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson begin their second years when Texans visit Colts in opener 09/05/2024 04:13pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson found themselves in the same spot when they met in Week 2 last season. Both quarterbacks were top-five draft picks, lost their season openers and seemed to be facing a steep learning curve. Richardson won Round 1 in Houston, although he didn't Saints seek 3rd straight win over rebuilding Panthers in season opener 09/05/2024 03:47pm • Carolina (2-15) at New Orleans (9-8) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox. BetMGM NFL Odds: Saints by 4. Series record: Saints lead 30-28. Last meeting: Saints beat Panthers 28-6 on Dec. 10, 2023, in New Orleans. Panthers offense: overall (32), rush (20), pass (32), scoring (t-31). Panthers defense: overall (4) Presto's Picks: Maryland, Virginia, Navy dive early into conference waters 09/05/2024 03:45pm • It's long been said (including by Hall of Fame coach Frank Beamer) that a college football team improves the most from week one to week two (especially with there being no preseason games). It's more of a challenge for schools to begin this early in conference play when just one game has been pla Stanley emerges as big-play threat for No. 11 Utah ahead of showdown with Baylor 09/05/2024 03:05pm • SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Dijon Stanley needed only three plays to emerge as No. 11 Utah’s latest playmaker in the backfield. Stanley hauled in three first-half catches during the Utes’ 49-0 season-opening rout over Southern Utah. The final two went for touchdowns. He raced 64 yards on an open whe Xian Zhang to become music director of Seattle Symphony starting with 2025-26 season 09/05/2024 03:01pm • Xian Zhang was hired Thursday as music director of the Seattle Symphony, becoming the first woman conductor to head a major West Coast orchestra and filling a post that had been vacant since Thomas Dausgaard quit abruptly in January 2022. Zhang agreed to a five-year contract starting in 2025-26, the No. 20 Arizona aiming to shore up defensive lapses against Northern Arizona 09/05/2024 02:58pm • TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — No. 20 Arizona had a memorable opening game under coach Brent Brennan on offense, racking up huge numbers in a blowout win over New Mexico. The Wildcats weren't nearly as good on defense, missing numerous tackles while failing to get much pressure on agile Lobos quarterback De Where to watch football and find happy hours, specials in DC 09/05/2024 02:47pm • As football season kicks into high gear, sports fans across the D.C. region are searching for the best spots to catch the weekly games while enjoying unbeatable deals. Whether you’re rooting for the Commanders or any other team, the D.C. area boasts a variety of bars and restaurants that go bey Boston College faces Duquesne, hopes to build on big win over Florida State 09/05/2024 02:46pm • Duquesne (0-1) at Boston College (1-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ACCN) Series record: First meeting. WHAT’S AT STAKE? After beating No. 10 Florida State in the first game under Bill O’Brien, Boston College returns to Chestnut Hill for the new coach’s home debut. The victory was the biggest road No. 5 Notre Dame looking to maintain focus against Northern Illinois in home opener 09/05/2024 02:46pm • SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman received a phone call from former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel two days after the No. 5 Fighting Irish won 23-13 at then No. 20 Texas A&M. Freeman waited for the accolades to come from his college coach. Instead, Tressel issued a warning. No. 19 Kansas faces Illinois at a sold-out Memorial Stadium 09/05/2024 02:42pm • No. 19 Kansas (1-0) at Illinois (1-0), Saturday, 7 p.m. ET (FS1) BetMGM College Football Odds: Kansas by 5 1/2. Series record: Tied 3-3. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Kansas’ resurgence under coach Lance Leipold reached new heights last season with a 9-4 record and a 49-36 win over UNLV in the Guaranteed Rat No. 19 Kansas looks for signature road win against Illinois 09/05/2024 02:38pm • CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Much will be on the line Saturday when No. 19 Kansas faces Illinois at a sold-out Memorial Stadium. The Jayhawks (1-0) will be looking for a signature road win. The Illini (1-0) want to erase the bad taste in their mouths left by a 34-23 shellacking by Kansas last year in La Ducks fall in rankings after underwhelming opener, face Boise State on Saturday night 09/05/2024 02:31pm • The Ducks' debut in the Big Ten didn't go quite as planned. Oregon's 24-14 victory over a resilient Idaho in the opener fell short of expectations, but the No. 7 Ducks get a chance to re-establish themselves at home on Saturday night against Boise State. The Ducks struggled to run the ball amid brea No. 6 Ole Miss prepares to host Middle Tennessee after offensive explosion in opener 09/05/2024 02:25pm • Middle Tennessee (1-0) at No. 6 Mississippi (1-0), Saturday, 4:15 p.m. ET (SEC Network) BetMGM College Football Odds: Ole Miss by 41 1/2. Series record: Ole Miss leads 1-0. WHAT’S AT STAKE? The Rebels are trying to continue rolling in yet another apparent mismatch. They opened with a 76-0 victory