Week 12 NFL Preview and Capsules

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November 18, 2025

NEW YORK — Nov. 18, 2025 — Sunday of Week 11 was one of the most competitive, exciting days in NFL history as five teams recorded a game-winning score on the final play– Carolina, Chicago, Denver, Houston, and Miami – tied for the most on a single day all-time (Week 10, 2023; Week 4, 2018). There have been 43 games with a game-winning score in the final two minutes of regulation or in overtime this season, the most-ever through Week 11.

Week 12 is set to feature five games between teams that have a .500-or-better record, including two games, Pittsburgh at Chicago and Tampa Bay at the Los Angeles Rams, between division-leading teams. Of the five teams with at least eight wins this season, three – Indianapolis, New England and Philadelphia – are on the road.

For Week 12 capsules, click here.

Here’s a look at a few interesting storylines entering Week 12:

Indianapolis (8-2) at Kansas City (5-5) (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS): The Colts lead the NFL with 32.1 points per game and 396.9 total yards of offense per game, paced by the league’s leading passer, quarterback Daniel Jones (265.9 passing yards per game) and leading rusher, running back Jonathan Taylor (113.9 rushing yards per game).
- In Week 10 in Berlin, Taylor set a franchise record with 286 scrimmage yards (244 rushing, 42 receiving) and became the fourth player in NFL history with three touchdowns in five games within a single season, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers LaDainian Tomlinson (six games in 2006) and Marshall Faulk (five in 2000) as well as Chuck Foreman (five in 1975).
- Taylor, who had 20 scrimmage touchdowns in 2021, leads the NFL with 17 scrimmage touchdowns and with three more touchdowns this season, can become the sixth player ever with at least 20 scrimmage touchdowns in multiple seasons, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Marshall Faulk, Emmitt Smith and LaDainian Tomlinson as well as Shaun Alexander and Priest Holmes.
- Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes has 40,791 career passing yards, including the playoffs, and can surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning (41,082) for the most passing yards, including the postseason, by a player in his first nine seasons in NFL history.
- Mahomes has 1,112 passing yards (278 per game) and 13 touchdown passes for a 121.9 rating in his past four at home, with at least 250 passing yards and three touchdown passes in each game. Only three players all-time –Steve Beuerlein (1999 with Carolina), Drew Brees (2015 with New Orleans) and Aaron Rodgers (2011 with Green Bay) – have at least 250 passing yards and three touchdown passes in five consecutive home games within a single season.
New England (9-2) at Cincinnati (3-7) (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS): The Patriots enter Week 12 having won eight consecutive games, tied with Denver (on a bye this week) for the longest active winning streak in the NFL. New England is 5-0 on the road this season, the only team with an undefeated road record in 2025.
- New England can become the second team in NFL history to win nine consecutive games with at least 23 points scored and 23-or-less points allowed in each game, joining the 1961 Houston Oilers.
- Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who leads the NFL with 2,836 passing yards and ranks second among qualified passers with a 113.2 rating, can become the third quarterback under the age of 24 with at least 10 games of 200-or-more passing yards and a passer rating of 100-or-higher in NFL history, joining Patrick Mahomes (13 games in 2018) and Matthew Stafford (10 games in 2011).
- New England rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson, who had two rushing touchdowns in Week 10 and three touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving) in Week 11, can become the third rookie in the Super Bowl era with multiple rushing touchdowns in three consecutive games, joining Mike Anderson (2000 with Denver) and Pro Football Hall of Famer Curtis Martin (1995 with New England).
Philadelphia (8-2) at Dallas (4-5-1) (4:25 p.m. ET, FOX): The Eagles defeated the Cowboys, 24-20, to open the 2025 season as quarterback Jalen Hurts rushed for two touchdowns in the victory. Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirianni has 56 regular-season wins since being hired by the team in 2021 and with a win, can tie Pro Football Hall of Famer Paul Brown (57) for the second-most regular-season wins by a head coach in his first five seasons all-time, trailing only George Seifert (62).
- Hurts, who has 16 touchdown passes this season, is one of six quarterbacks all-time with at least 250 pass attempts and only one interception in his team’s first 10 games of a season, joining Drew Brees (2018 with New Orleans), Justin Herbert (2024 the L.A. Chargers), Bernie Kosar (1991 with Cleveland), Patrick Mahomes (2019 with Kansas City) and Aaron Rodgers (2018 with Green Bay).
- Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott recorded four touchdown passes and a season-high 138.6 rating in Week 11. Since entering the NFL in 2016, he is one of three with at least three touchdown passes in 40-or-more games (41), joining Patrick Mahomes (46 games) and Aaron Rodgers (41).
Tampa Bay (6-4) at the Los Angeles Rams (8-2) (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC): The Rams have won five consecutive games, the longest active win streak in the NFC, and rank second in the NFL in scoring defense (17.2 points per game allowed) entering Week 12
- Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford leads the NFL with 27 touchdown passes this season and can become the first since Tom Brady (2021 with Tampa Bay) with at least 30 touchdown passes in his team’s first 11 games of a season.
- Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams recorded his 10th touchdown reception of the season, his 1,000th career reception, last week and became the fifth wide receiver in NFL history with at least 1,000 receptions in their first 12 seasons, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Jerry Rice (1,050 receptions), Marvin Harrison (1,042) and Andre Johnson (1,012) as well as Larry Fitzgerald (1,018).
- Adams is one of five players in NFL history with at least 10 touchdown receptions in seven career seasons, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Randy Moss (nine seasons), Jerry Rice (nine), Marvin Harrison (eight) and Terrell Owens (eight).
Pittsburgh (6-4) at Chicago (7-3) (1 p.m. ET, CBS): The Steelers-Bears matchup is one of two, along with Buccaneers-Rams, in Week 12 between division-leading teams. Chicago leads the NFL in takeaways (22) and turnover differential (+16) this season, the fourth-highest turnover differential by a team in its first 10 games of a season in the past 20 years (2006-25).
- The Bears have won six of their past seven games, with five of the wins featuring the game-winning score in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime. Since 1970, only seven teams have had more wins with the game-winning score in the final two minutes of regulation or in overtime in a single season.

Carolina (6-5) at San Francisco (7-4) (8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN): Carolina and San Francisco are two of the seven teams that missed the postseason in 2024 with a winning record this season.
- Last week, Panthers quarterback Bryce Young recorded a franchise-record 448 passing yards and rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan became the sixth rookie since 2000 with at least eight receptions, 130 receiving yards and two touchdown receptions in a game, joining Odell Beckham Jr. (three times), Anquan Boldin, Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson and Roy Williams.
- San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey leads the NFL with 1,439 scrimmage yards and ranks tied for second with 11 scrimmage touchdowns (six rushing, five receiving). He has four career seasons with at least five rushing touchdowns and five receiving touchdowns, surpassing Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk (three seasons) for the most such seasons in NFL history.
New York Jets (2-8) at Baltimore (5-5) (1 p.m. ET, CBS): The Ravens have won four consecutive games and are the fifth team in the past six seasons (2020-25) to reach a .500 record after beginning 1-5, joining the 2023 Denver Broncos, 2022 Detroit Lions, 2021 Miami Dolphins and 2020 Minnesota Vikings.
- Baltimore is one of five teams, along with Carolina, Chicago, Houston and Kansas City, with a .500-or-better entering Week 12 after beginning the season 0-2.
- Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has 26 TDs (25 passing, one rushing) and a 121.7 rating in his past 10 home starts, with at least two touchdown passes in each of his past seven at home. He can become the first quarterback since Drew Brees (2018) with at least three touchdown passes, no interceptions and a passer rating of 125-or-higher in three consecutive home starts.
- Baltimore running back Derrick Henry has a rushing touchdown in 83 career games, including the playoffs, tied with Pro Football Hall of Famer John Riggins (83 games) for the fifth-most games with a rushing touchdown, including the postseason, in NFL history. Only Pro Football Hall of Famers Emmitt Smith (130 games), Marcus Allen (100) and LaDainian Tomlinson (96), as well as Adrian Peterson (89) have more.

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Indiana Back-to-Back: Contenders or Pretenders?

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November 18, 2025

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Second Year in a Row

The culture shift in Indiana Football happened—and it happened fast. After three straight seasons failing to qualify for a bowl game (requiring six regular-season wins), the Hoosiers fired head coach Tom Allen and signed James Madison head coach Curt Cignetti to a massive contract. Following an overhaul—including 37 departures and 31 newcomers—Indiana shocked the country, going an impressive 10-0 before ultimately losing to Ohio State and finishing 11-2 after a playoff loss to Notre Dame.

This season, with another 27 departures and 33 newcomers (freshmen and transfers), Indiana is once again surprising the nation. Through Week 12, the Hoosiers are 11-0 for the first time in program history and ranked second in the AP Poll. Their offense ranks ninth in the country in total points scored, and their defense is fourth nationally, dominating on both sides of the ball and allowing just 249 total yards per game.

Indiana's 2025 Football Schedule Is Set By Big Ten

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Last week, Indiana dominated the Wisconsin Badgers 31-7, securing their seventh win by 21 or more points. With a rivalry matchup next week against a struggling Purdue team, the Hoosiers are optimistic they will enter the Big Ten Championship Game at 12-0—likely facing Ohio State once again. Indiana has been on a roll all season!

Are They Contenders?

Indiana’s strength of schedule currently ranks 38th in the country. Outside of early non-conference warm-up games, Indiana has played three teams with winning records—Iowa, Illinois, and Oregon—and won all three. Fernando Mendoza leads the country with 30 passing touchdowns, and the Hoosiers’ offense is loaded with weapons.

Elijah Sarratt is generating serious draft buzz, and the team has made beatdowns seem routine. However, the same concern that followed them last year remains: Indiana still hasn’t consistently beaten top-tier competition. Yes, they went undefeated in the regular season last year, but they did so against the bottom eight teams in the Big Ten before being thoroughly outclassed by Ohio State and Notre Dame, the only ranked opponents they faced.

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This season, they beat Illinois when the Illini were ranked ninth, though they later fell out of the rankings before reemerging at No. 21. They also defeated a winning Iowa squad, though the Hawkeyes are not ranked. Their biggest win is against Oregon—whose best victories are Penn State or Iowa, neither particularly defining. So while Indiana has dominated nearly everyone in their path and proven themselves against good opponents, they still have not faced a true championship-caliber team.

The looming matchup in the Big Ten Championship against Ohio State will be the true test. A win—or even a competitive loss—will prove to analysts and fans that Indiana has leveled up from last season. But another blowout defeat will reinforce the narrative that the Hoosiers are good, but not quite elite.

Purdue’s Smith headlines Oscar Robertson Trophy National Players of the Week

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November 18, 2025

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INDIANAPOLIS (USBWA) – The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has named five Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week for games of the week ending Sunday, Nov. 9.

For the 2025-26 season, the USBWA continues its national player of the week program that has been affiliated with the Oscar Robertson Trophy since the 2009-10 season. Prior to the 2024-25 season, the USBWA had recognized just one player each week.

Each Tuesday during the regular season, designated USBWA board members will select five standouts from the 31 Division I conference players of the week to be recognized. This week’s selections were chosen from a list of the conferences that named a player of the week on Monday.

Following are the five players selected for performances this past week ending Nov. 16:

Cameron Boozer, Duke (ACC)
Boozer averaged 25.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.5 steals and 2.5 blocked shots per game during a 2-0 week while shooting 70.8% from the field and 50.0% on 3-point attempts. He put up 35 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, three steals and three blocks, connecting on 13-of-16 field goals in a 100-62 win against Indiana State on Friday. He’s the first major conference freshman to reach 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists with no more than one turnover since Carmelo Anthony of Syracuse in 2003. Boozer now joins Zion Williamson (2019) and Christian Laettner (1990) as the third Duke player in the past 45 years to record 30 points and 10 rebounds in a game. The 35 points is tied for second among Duke’s freshman single-game scoring leaders. In last Tuesday’s action, he tallied 15 points, nine boards, four assists, two steals and two rejections playing 26 minutes in a 114-59 victory at Army,

Mikel Brown, Louisville (ACC)
Brown had a dominating week in the Cardinals’ 96-88 win over No. 9/8 Kentucky and a 106-81 victory over Ohio, averaging 24.0 points and 6.0 assists per game. Against Kentucky Brown led all scorers with 29 points, dishing out five assists with two rebounds and commiting just one turnover. Hitting 10-of-11 free throws boosted his point total. From the hard-to-find stats department, the 29 points are the fourth-most points by any ACC freshman against a top 10 non-conference opponent since 2010-11. Last Saturday against Ohio, he neared a double-double with 19 points and seven assists hitting 3-of-6 trey attempts with a steal. Brown was also named the USBWA’s Wayman Tisdale National Freshman Player of the Week by CBS Sports.

Kingston Flemings, Houston (Big 12)
Flemings led the Cougars in scoring and assists, averaging 20.0 points, 8.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game in wins over Oakland and No. 22/25 Auburn. He opened the week with 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting from the field while he notched a career-high nine assists without a turnover against the Golden Grizzlies. The freshman from San Antonio then helped UH capture a neutral-site victory over the Tigers with a game-winning block to secure a 73-72 win. Flemings tallied a career-high 22 points, a game-high seven assists and grabbed five defensive boards in 34 minutes. He is the league’s first player to earn both Big 12 honors in the same week in their collegiate debut season since 2021.

Delrecco Gillespie, Kent State (Mid-American)
Just five games into the 2025-26 season, Gillespie has posted a double-double in all five appearances, including another three this past week to tie for the national lead. Gillespie tallied 12 points and 12 rebounds against UNCW, 30 points (a new career high) and 13 rebounds against Cleveland State, and 26 points and 17 rebounds against Wright state. Over three Kent State victories he totaled 68 points and 42 boards while converting on 26 of 41 field goal attempts.

Braden Smith, Purdue (Big Ten)
Smith averaged 22.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 7.5 assists as Purdue scored a pair of wins, incluiding an 87-80 win at No. 8 Alabama, a fellow Final Four participant last season. Smith scored 29 points against the Crimson Tide, including 21 in the second half. He had his 19th career double-double with 16 points and 10 assists in a win over defending MAC champion and preseason favorite Akron.

Since the 1958-59 season, the USBWA has named a National Player of the Year. In 1998, the award was named in honor of the University of Cincinnati Hall of Famer and two-time USBWA Player of the Year Oscar Robertson. It is the nation’s oldest award and the only one named after a former player.

At the conclusion of the regular season, the USBWA will name finalists for the award, which is voted on by the entire membership. The winner of the award will be announced at the 2026 Men’s Final Four in Indianapolis, with the formal presentation to follow at the annual USBWA Awards Luncheon hosted by the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis.

The U.S. Basketball Writers Association was formed in 1956 at the urging of then-NCAA Executive Director Walter Byers. With some 800 members worldwide, it is one of the most influential organizations in college basketball. It has selected an All-America team since the 1956-57 season. For more information on the USBWA and the Oscar Robertson Trophy, contact executive director Malcolm Moran at 814-574-1485.

2025-26 USBWA Men’s Weekly Honors
• Week ending Nov. 9: TJ Long, Vermont; Koa Peat, Arizona; Labaron Philon Jr., Alabama; Bruce Thornton, Ohio State; Caleb Wilson, North Carolina.
• Week ending Nov. 16: Cameron Boozer, Duke; Mikel Brown, Louisville (ACC); Kingston Flemings, Houston (Big 12); Delrecco Gillespie, Kent State (Mid-American); Braden Smith, Purdue (Big Ten).

Montagnino, Charles are USBWA Division III National Players of the Week

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November 18, 2025

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INDIANAPOLIS (USBWA) – Marcus Montagnino of Endicott College (Beverly, Mass.) and Alexa Charles of Hunter College (New York, N.Y.) were named the Basketball Writers Association Division III National Players of the Week for the period ending November 16.

Montagnino, a 6-4 graduate student forward from Gloucester, Mass., averaged a double-double in leading Endicott to a pair of victories last week. In a 71-62 win over MIT on Wednesday, he scored 24 points (7-of-12 FG, 10-of-12 FT), grabbed 11 rebounds and added five assists. On Sunday, Montagnino finished with 28 points (11-of-19 FG, 4-of-7 FT, 2-of-3 3FG), nine rebounds, an assist, and four steals in the Gulls’ 76-73 win over No. 4 (D3hoops.com) Tufts, Endicott’s first victory over a ranked opponent since 2018. For the week, he averaged 26.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 2.0 steals, while shooting 58.1 percent (18-of-31) from the field, 73.6 percent (14-of-19) from the foul line and 66.6 percent (2-of-3) from behind the arc. For his efforts, Montagnino was also named the Conference of New England Player of the Week.

Charles, a 5-8 senior guard from Tarrytown, N.Y., produced outstanding numbers in three games for the Hawks last week. Against the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (receiving votes, D3hoops.com) on Monday, she posted her second triple-double of the season with 33 points (13-of-25 FG, 5-of-8 FT, 2-of-5 3FG), 12 rebounds and 10 steals, while adding five assists. Against Wesleyan on Saturday, Charles finished with 24 points (10-of-25 FG, 2-of-7 FT, 2-of-10 3FG), 13 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and block in a 65-57 loss. The next day, she totaled 40 points (15-of-27 FG, 7-of-8 FT, 3-of-7 3FG), five rebounds, two assists, seven steals, and two blocks in a 79-52 victory over Albertus Magnus. For the week, Charles averaged 32.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 6.3 steals, and 1.0 blocks, while shooting 49.4 percent (38-of-77) from the field, 60.8 percent (14-of-23) from the foul line and 31.8 percent (7-of-22) from behind the arc. She is the active leader in NCAA Division III women’s basketball with 2,054 career points. For her efforts last week, Charles was selected to the Marriott Classic All-Tournament Team and was named the City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) Player of the Week.

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Each Tuesday, the USBWA is selecting men’s and women’s Division III National Players of the Week. This is the 11th season that the USBWA will recognize national players of the week from Division III.

The U.S. Basketball Writers Association was formed in 1956 at the urging of then-NCAA Executive Director Walter Byers. With some 900 members worldwide, it is one of the most influential organizations in college basketball. It has selected an All-America team since the 1956-57 season. For more information on the USBWA and its award programs, contact executive director Malcolm Moran at 814-574-1485.

2025-26 USBWA Division III National Players of the Week
• Week ending Nov. 9: Sam Grieger, University of Wisconsin–La Crosse; Mary Schleusner, Washington & Lee University
• Week ending Nov.16: Marcus Montagnino, Endicott College; Alexa Charles, Hunter College

Ohio State Shows Off Young Talent in Route of UCLA

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Nathan Boggs

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November 18, 2025

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Under the bright lights of Ohio Stadium, the Ohio State Buckeyes hosted the UCLA Bruins in a Big Ten conference matchup. Ohio State was again playing without wide receiver Carnell Tate, and Jerimiah Smith was limited throughout the game. This gave way for young wide receivers and the running backs to showcase their skills.

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While the Ohio State offense had a few missing pieces, UCLA was also in the same boat, as starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava was ruled out for the game. The Buckeye defense took full advantage, holding the Bruins to 222 total yards of offense and just 10 points on the night. This has been a consistent theme for the Buckeye defense all season—opponents simply do not score much on this team.

Safety Lorenzo Styles Jr. made plays on the defensive end, but especially on special teams. Styles had a 65-yard kickoff return for a touchdown as the third quarter ended. This was the first kickoff return for a touchdown for the Buckeyes since 2010. The Buckeye offense was led primarily by the ground game.

The rushing attack combined for 222 yards and four touchdowns. Bo Jackson led the way with 112 yards and a touchdown. Isaiah West added 61 yards and a touchdown, and James Peoples contributed 42 yards and two touchdowns. On Peoples’ first touchdown, he hurdled a UCLA defender, sending Ohio Stadium into a frenzy.

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Sayin completed 23 of 31 passes for 184 yards and a touchdown. This was not his best game of the year, but he worked well with the young receivers who stepped up in the absence of Tate and Smith. He completed passes to nine different Buckeyes.

Ohio State won by a final score of 48-10, moving their record to 10-0 on the year. The Buckeyes have two more regular season games remaining—one against Rutgers and the season finale against Michigan. Before heading to Ann Arbor, the Buckeyes will host Rutgers for Senior Day in the Shoe.

2025 Lombardi Award™ Finalists Announced

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Stephen Patrick

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November 18, 2025

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HOUSTON – The Lombardi Award™ Committee proudly announces the four finalists for the 2025 Lombardi Award™: David Bailey, Texas Tech University; Cashius Howell, Texas A&M University; Kadyn Proctor, University of Alabama; and Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech University. Selected from a preseason watchlist of more than 50 players representing all FBS conferences and independents, these outstanding athletes exemplify the highest standards of character, discipline, and excellence both on and off the field.

Established in 1970 by the Rotary Club of Houston in memory of legendary coach Vince Lombardi, the Lombardi Award™ honors the nation’s top college linemen and linebackers who reflect Lombardi’s enduring principles of leadership, integrity, and perseverance. Now in its 52nd year, the Lombardi Award™ has been presented annually in Houston, Texas, since its inception. This year’s winner will be announced at the award dinner and ceremony on December 10, 2025, at the Hilton Americas – Houston.

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2025 Lombardi Award Finalists

Finalists Bios

David Bailey, Texas Tech University
David Bailey is one of the most dominant defensive forces in college football this season, leading the FBS with 12.5 sacks and ranking among the national leaders with 16 tackles for loss. He has posted at least one sack in nine of 11 games, combining for 10.0 sacks during Big 12 play, and leads the nation with 71 total pressures, earning multiple National Defensive Player of the Week honors. A high-impact transfer from Stanford and projected NFL first-round pick, Bailey has climbed to fourth on Texas Tech’s single-season sacks list and ranks tied for third among active FBS players for career sacks. A preseason All-Big 12 selection and semifinalist for several national awards, he has delivered elite, game-changing production for the Red Raiders.

Cashius Howell, Texas A&M University
Cashius Howell is one of the nation’s most dominant pass rushers, leading the country with 1.15 sacks per game and ranking among the top 15 in tackles for loss this season. A relentless force off the edge, he has generated 38 quarterback pressures, and his 11.5 sacks are the most by an Aggie in a season since Myles Garrett matched that mark in 2014. Howell is also the first Texas A&M player to earn four SEC Defensive Line Player of the Week honors after a standout performance at Missouri featuring five tackles, a strip-sack, and a quarterback hurry. He is just the sixth SEC player to receive the award four times since it began in 2004, underscoring his status as one of the league’s elite defenders.

Kadyn Proctor, University of Alabama
Kadyn Proctor is a three-year starter and an imposing presence on Alabama’s offensive line, earning the starting nod at left tackle in all nine games this season. He entered 2025 as a preseason First-Team All-American, has accumulated numerous knockdown blocks, and has added four rushes for 15 yards and three first downs. Proctor earned both Outland Trophy Player of the Week and SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week honors for his performance at Georgia. A former five-star recruit and one of the nation’s top offensive tackle prospects, he is widely projected to be an early selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech University
Jacob Rodriguez is the nation’s top inside linebacker, leading all FBS defenders with seven forced fumbles while anchoring one of the country’s most dominant defenses. A former high school quarterback, he brings that same field vision to the Red Raiders defense, excelling both against the run and in coverage. The Big 12 Preseason Defensive Player of the Year and an All-American candidate, Rodriguez has had his hand in 19 career takeaways, including nine in Big 12 play this season. He ranks second among active FBS players with 13 career forced fumbles and is one of only two players since 2005, alongside Khalil Mack, to record at least five forced fumbles, three interceptions, and two fumble recoveries in a single season.

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Missouri Tigers Closes Out Home Stand in Style

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Reece Alvarado

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November 18, 2025

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The Tigers played their final home game of the 2025 football season against Mississippi State at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, MO. In a 49-27 victory, every side of the ball had their glory in a great bounce back game. After a disappointing performance last week against Texas A&M, the offense was unstoppable against the Bulldogs. The run game looked its best all season with Ahmad Hardy rushing for 300 yards and three touchdowns.

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Averaging 12 yards per carry, Hardy took control of this game and showed off all of his toughness and speed. The Tigers had the ball with about 6 minutes left in the third quarter winning 21-17. In a back and forth battle, the Tigers were looking to extend the lead and run away with the victory. Hardy did just that, with a 72 yard rush that started the beatdown. He later broke loose for a 43 yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter for the exclamation point on a dominant win.

One play after Hardy’s 72 yard house call, the defense stepped up with a 19 yard pick-six to extend the lead further. And early in the fourth quarter, the defense got another interception returned for a touchdown to add their own points on the board. The front seven was fully in tune to make plays in the backfield. Highlighting a conference win with five sacks and 13 tackles for a loss and limiting the Bulldogs to just 3 yards per rush.

Even the special teams made great plays. The Bulldogs attempted a short field goal that never got up. After a bad snap, a recovered fumble was returned 62 yards and set up a touchdown to make the lead 21-10. Instead of taking the lead, Mississippi State found themselves down two scores with 2:17 left in the half.

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Everything went right for the Tigers as they took control of their final home game of the year. With two road games left against Oklahoma and Arkansas, old rivalries sit ahead as the Tigers are trying to make a final push to finish the season with double digit wins for three years straight. Mizzou can finish out the season strong and make a respectable bowl game!

Ja’Marr Chase Suspended One Game

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Stephen Patrick

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November 18, 2025

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NEW YORK — Nov. 17, 2025 — Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase has been suspended without pay for one game for an act of unsportsmanlike conduct during Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

During the fourth quarter, Chase spit on Pittsburgh cornerback Jalen Ramsey, violating Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, which applies to “any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship.”

Chase will be eligible to return to the Bengals’ active roster on Monday, Nov. 24, following the team’s Nov. 23 game against the New England Patriots.

Under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Chase may appeal the suspension. Any appeal will be heard and decided upon by either Derrick Brooks, Ramon Foster, or Jordy Nelson, the hearing officers jointly appointed and compensated by the NFL and NFLPA to decide appeals of on-field player discipline.

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Rutgers Football: Game 11 at No. 1 Ohio State

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Stephen Patrick

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November 18, 2025

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RUTGERS (5-5, 2-5) at No. 1 OHIO STATE (10-0, 7-0)

November 22, 2025 • Noon ET • FOX

Ohio Stadium • Columbus, Ohio

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (Nov. 17, 2025) – Rutgers football is back on the road to face No. 1 Ohio State on FOX Big Noon Saturday. The Scarlet Knights are coming off an open weekend and a 35-20 victory over Maryland. It will be the fifth away game in the last seven outings, the first such stretch since 2004.

NOTES

• Rutgers ranks fourth nationally with three blocked punts, seventh in fewest penalty yards against per game (31.2), eighth in time of possession (33:03), eighth in fewest fumbles lost (2), 11th in fourth down conversion percentage (70.0), 12th in fewest turnovers lost (9), 16th in first downs gained (240), 17th in yards per completion (13.34) and 21st in passing offense (277.4).

• By yards, Rutgers has the second-leading passer (QB Athan Kaliakmanis, 2,705), rusher (RB Antwan Raymond, 1,000) and receiver (WR KJ Duff, 923) in the Big Ten.

• Kaliakmanis ranks seventh in Rutgers history with 5,401 passing yards, 416 completions and 35 touchdown passes. He is 13th nationally with 2,705 passing yards in 2025, recording four games with at least 300 yards.

• Raymond became the ninth player in program history to reach 1,000 rushing yards in a season. He has scored 12 touchdowns (11 rushing, one receiving) in 2025 and was named Doak Walker National Running Back of the Week after posting 240 rushing yards versus Maryland, third most in a game in program history and fifth most nationally this year.

• Duff, who has six receiving touchdowns, is fourth among Power 4 players with 923 receiving yards and second in the Big Ten with 17.4 yards per reception. WR Ian Strong has four games with at least 100 receiving yards this season, ranks third in the conference with six receptions per game and became the seventh player in program history to record three receiving touchdowns in a game most recently.

• DL Eric O’Neill, who had a career-high 10 tackles last time out, leads the team with 7.5 tackles-for-loss on the season, joining DL Bradley Weaver with 2.5 sacks.

• Rutgers has blocked 76 kicks (46 punts, 17 field goals, 13 extra points) under head coach Greg Schiano.

• Rutgers, “The Birthplace of College Football,” has played 1,432 games in program history on record dating back to 1869, the most in the sport.

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Costly Mistakes End Alabama’s 17-Game Home Run

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Tobias Sanders

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November 18, 2025

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Oklahoma Alabama Football — Oklahoma wide receiver Jer'Michael Carter (84) celebrates a 23-21 win over Alabama after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

The Tide avenged two out of the three conference losses they took last year versus Vanderbilt and Tennessee. With last year’s loss lingering in their minds, many fans were looking forward to the chance at revenge versus the Sooners. Unfortunately for the Tide, they lost their first conference game at home this year, ending their 17-game home winning streak.

Photo Cred: USA Today

The game started off slow, with the only points in the first four possessions coming from Oklahoma after a field goal by Tate Sandell. The Tide then put together a promising drive that appeared destined to end in a score, but Oklahoma sent a blitz that pressured Ty Simpson into throwing a pick to Oklahoma defensive back Eli Bowen. Bowen ran it back 87 yards for a pick-six, extending the Sooners’ lead to 10-0 and putting a devastating end to the Tide’s drive.

After a very unfortunate first quarter, the Tide drove 72 yards down the field, and after a direct snap to running back Daniel Hill, they scored their first points of the game. The Tide defense kept the momentum going and forced a quick three-and-out, but tragedy struck on the punt when Ryan Williams fumbled on the return, and it was recovered by Oklahoma. Quarterback John Mateer capitalized on the great field position and ran 20 yards for a touchdown, making it a two-score lead again.

The Tide matched the Sooners’ touchdown with one of their own after Simpson found tight end Josh Cuevas for a 25-yard score, making it 17-14. The Tide defense forced another punt, and the offense drained the remaining time to attempt a 36-yard field goal to tie the game, but it ended up being blocked. Oklahoma received the ball first in the second half and kicked another field goal. The Tide’s offense responded by driving down the field and running another direct snap to Daniel Hill to take the lead, making the score 20-21. The two teams then reached a stalemate, forcing each other to punt.

Photo Cred: Alabama

The Tide received the ball after another three-and-out by their defense, but on third down, Simpson dropped back to pass and was strip-sacked by Oklahoma defensive lineman Taylor Wein. The fumble was recovered by Oklahoma, and they turned the turnover into a field goal, giving them a 23-21 lead. Both teams punted again, and Alabama found itself running out of time. With less than a minute left, the Tide faced a fourth-and-six, and Simpson attempted a pass to Williams, but it was knocked away, ending Alabama’s chances of a late score for the win.

After the loss, Coach Kalen DeBoer stated that he was “really disappointed in the outcome… the turnover battle we obviously got killed there and that became the game.” He also pointed out that Oklahoma scored 17 of their 23 points off turnovers. The Tide will now have to win the rest of their games for a chance at the College Football Playoff, and they take on Eastern Illinois next week and the Auburn Tigers in Jordan-Hare Stadium for this year’s Iron Bowl.

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