THE INDIANA SRN “SPORTSPAGE” TUESDAY OCTOBER 7, 2025

“THE SCOREBOARD”

INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 8 SCHEDULE

***ADAMS CENTRAL (7-0) AT BLUFFTON (7-0)

ANDERSON (1-6) AT RICHMOND (2-5)

AVON (3-4) AT ZIONSVILLE (3-4)

BEN DAVIS (1-6) AT LAWRENCE CENTRAL (4-3)

BENTON CENTRAL (0-7) AT LAFAYETTE CENTRAL CATHOLIC (1-6)

BLOOMINGTON SOUTH (7-0) AT BREBEUF JESUIT (1-6)

BOONVILLE (4-3) AT GIBSON SOUTHERN (6-1)

BOWMAN ACADEMY (4-3) AT TRI-COUNTY (1-6)

BREMEN (5-2) AT KNOX (7-0)

BROWN COUNTY (1-6) AT SWITZERLAND COUNTY (5-1)

BROWNSBURG (7-0) AT NOBLESVILLE (1-6)

CAMBRIDGE CITY LINCOLN (0-7) AT WINCHESTER (6-1)

CARROLL (FLORA) (4-2) AT CLINTON PRAIRIE (3-3)

CARROLL (FORT WAYNE) (4-3) AT FORT WAYNE NORTHROP (6-1)

CASTLE (5-2) AT EVANSVILLE CENTRAL (1-6)

CENTRAL NOBLE (1-6) AT EASTSIDE (5-2)

CHRISTEL HOUSE (0-7) AT PURDUE ENGLEWOOD (5-2)

CLARKSVILLE (3-4) AT NORTH HARRISON (2-5)

COLUMBIA CITY (4-3) AT LEO (6-1)

COLUMBUS EAST (3-4) AT JEFFERSONVILLE (3-4)

COLUMBUS NORTH (4-3) AT BLOOMINGTON NORTH (4-3)

COVINGTON (4-3) AT ATTICA (2-5)

CRAWFORD COUNTY (4-3) AT WEST WASHINGTON (3-4)

CRAWFORDSVILLE (3-4) AT GREENCASTLE (3-4)

***CROWN POINT (7-0) AT CHESTERTON (5-2)

CULVER (2-5) AT NORTH MIAMI (5-2)

CULVER ACADEMY (2-5) AT GUERIN CATHOLIC (3-4)

DEKALB (5-2) AT BELLMONT (0-7)

DELPHI (2-5) AT CLINTON CENTRAL (2-5)

DELTA (3-4) AT GREENFIELD-CENTRAL (3-4)

EASTERN HANCOCK (4-3) AT SHENANDOAH (5-2)

***EDGEWOOD (5-2) AT NORTHVIEW (6-1)

EDINBURGH (1-5) AT NORTH DECATUR (6-1)

ELKHART (4-3) AT MISHAWAKA MARIAN (2-5)

ELWOOD (2-5) AT OAK HILL (4-3)

EVANSVILLE BOSSE (0-7) AT EVANSVILLE REITZ (4-3)

EVANSVILLE MATER DEI (3-4) AT EVANSVILLE HARRISON (1-6)

***EVANSVILLE NORTH (5-2) AT JASPER (6-1)

FAIRFIELD (3-4) AT LAKELAND (4-3)

***FISHERS (5-2) AT WESTFIELD (5-2)

FOREST PARK (3-4) AT TELL CITY (3-4)

FORT WAYNE BLACKHAWK (2-5) AT MONROE CENTRAL (3-4)

FORT WAYNE NORTH (5-2) AT HOMESTEAD (4-3)

FORT WAYNE SNIDER (2-5) AT FORT WAYNE DWENGER (5-2)

FORT WAYNE SOUTH (1-6) AT FORT WAYNE CONCORDIA (1-6)

FORT WAYNE WAYNE (0-7) AT FORT WAYNE LUERS (3-4)

FRANKLIN CENTRAL (4-3) AT HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN (4-3)

FRANKLIN COUNTY (5-2) AT BATESVILLE (3-4)

FRANKTON (0-7) AT BLACKFORD (0-7)

FREMONT (4-3) AT PRAIRIE HEIGHTS (0-7)

GARRETT (3-4) AT ANGOLA (3-4)

GARY WEST (2-4) AT HAMMOND NOLL (2-5)

GOSHEN (2-5) AT NORTHRIDGE (1-6)

GREENSBURG (1-6) AT EAST CENTRAL (6-1)

GREENWOOD (2-5) AT FRANKLIN (3-4)

GREENWOOD CHRISTIAN (1-6) AT COVENANT CHRISTIAN (1-6)

GRIFFITH (6-1) AT CALUMET (5-2)

HAMMOND CENTRAL (0-7) AT EAST CHICAGO CENTRAL (2-5)

HAMMOND MORTON (5-2) AT HOBART (5-2)

HANOVER CENTRAL (3-4) AT ANDREAN (6-1)

HERITAGE (4-3) AT SOUTHERN WELLS (2-5)

HERITAGE CHRISTIAN (4-3) AT INDIANAPOLIS LUTHERAN (6-1)

***HERITAGE HILLS (6-1) AT NORTH POSEY (6-1)

HUNTINGTON NORTH (2-5) AT NORWELL (1-6)

INDIANAPOLIS CATHEDRAL (5-2) AT COVINGTON (KY.)

***INDIANAPOLIS CHATARD (6-1) AT TRI-WEST (6-1)

INDIANAPOLIS RITTER (3-4) AT INDIANAPOLIS SCECINA (4-3)

INDIANAPOLIS RONCALLI (4-3) AT HARRISON (WEST LAFAYETTE) (3-4)

INDIANAPOLIS SHORTRIDGE (3-4) AT ARSENAL TECH (2-5)

INDIANAPOLIS TINDLEY (1-5) AT PHALEN ACADEMY

INDIANAPOLIS WASHINGTON (2-4) AT INDIANAPOLIS ATTUCKS (6-1)

JAY COUNTY (2-5) AT LAPEL (7-0)

JENNINGS COUNTY (2-5) AT FLOYD CENTRAL (6-1)

KANKAKEE VALLEY (0-7) AT HIGHLAND (2-5)

KOKOMO (2-5) AT MUNCIE CENTRAL (4-3)

LAKE STATION (5-2) AT BOONE GROVE (3-3)

LAVILLE (3-4) AT JIMTOWN (1-6)

***LAWRENCE NORTH (6-1) AT CENTER GROVE (6-1)

LAWRENCEBURG (6-1) AT CONNERSVILLE (3-4)

LEBANON (6-1) AT TERRE HAUTE NORTH (0-7)

LEWIS CASS (4-3) AT WABASH (1-6)

LINTON (5-2) AT EASTERN GREENE (1-6)

***LOGANSPORT (6-1) AT WESTERN (5-2)

***MACONAQUAH (7-0) AT MANCHESTER (5-2)

MADISON (0-7) AT CORYDON CENTRAL (2-5)

***MADISON-GRANT (5-2) AT ALEXANDRIA (5-2)

MARION (1-6) AT LAFAYETTE JEFF (6-1)

MCCUTCHEON (2-5) AT DANVILLE (3-4)

MERRILLVILLE (5-2) AT LAKE CENTRAL (2-5)

MICHIGAN CITY (5-2) AT LAPORTE (2-5)

MISHAWAKA (6-1) AT PLYMOUTH (3-4)

***MISSISSINEWA (7-0) AT EASTBROOK (7-0)

MONROVIA (3-4) AT BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE (5-2)

MOORESVILLE (3-4) AT MARTINSVILLE (3-4)

MOUNT VERNON (FORTVILLE) (0-7) AT SHELBYVILLE (3-4)

MOUNT VERNON (POSEY) (4-3) AT WASHINGTON (3-4)

MUNSTER (2-5) AT LOWELL (6-1)

NEW ALBANY (0-7) AT SEYMOUR (1-6)

NEW CASTLE (2-5) AT NEW PALESTINE (7-0)

NEW HAVEN (2-5) AT EAST NOBLE (7-0)

NEW PRAIRIE (2-5) AT PENN (7-0)

NORTH CENTRAL (INDIANAPOLIS) (2-5) AT PIKE (2-5)

NORTH DAVIESS (7-0) AT NORTH KNOX (3-4)

NORTH JUDSON (6-1) AT CASTON (2-5)

NORTH MONTGOMERY (0-7) AT FRANKFORT (0-7)

NORTH NEWTON (3-4) AT NORTH WHITE (2-5)

NORTH VERMILLION (0-7) AT FOUNTAIN CENTRAL (3-4)

***NORTHEASTERN (6-1) AT KNIGHTSTOWN (5-2)

NORTHWOOD (4-3) AT WARSAW (4-3)

OWEN VALLEY (2-5) AT SOUTH PUTNAM (5-2)

PAOLI (5-2) AT MITCHELL (0-7)

PARK TUDOR (4-3) AT SULLIVAN (4-3)

***PENDLETON HEIGHTS (6-1) AT YORKTOWN (6-1)

PERRY CENTRAL (0-7) AT SPRINGS VALLEY (7-0)

PERRY MERIDIAN (2-5) AT DECATUR CENTRAL (5-2)

PERU (1-6) AT NORTHFIELD (1-6)

PIKE CENTRAL (0-7) AT TECUMSEH (3-4)

***PLAINFIELD (6-1) AT WHITELAND (5-2)

PRINCETON (3-4) AT SOUTHRIDGE (3-4)

RENSSELAER CENTRAL (5-2) AT RIVER FOREST (3-4)

***RIVERTON PARKE (7-0) AT PARKE HERITAGE (5-2)

ROCHESTER (6-1) AT NORTHWESTERN (4-3)

SALEM (3-4) AT CHARLESTOWN (6-1)

SCOTTSBURG (6-1) AT EASTERN (PEKIN) (1-6)

***SHERIDAN (5-1) AT EASTERN (GREENTOWN) (6-1)

SILVER CREEK (3-4) AT BROWNSTOWN CENTRAL (7-0)

SOUTH ADAMS (4-3) AT WOODLAN (2-5)

SOUTH BEND ADAMS (3-4) AT SOUTH BEND RILEY (3-4)

SOUTH BEND ST. JOSEPH (7-0) AT SOUTH BEND WASHINGTON (2-5)

SOUTH DEARBORN (4-3) AT RUSHVILLE (1-6)

SOUTH DECATUR (2-4) AT MILAN (2-4)

SOUTH NEWTON (3-4) AT FAITH CHRISTIAN (1-6)

SOUTH SPENCER (2-5) AT NORTH CENTRAL (FARMERSBURG) (4-3)

SOUTH VERMILLION (2-5) AT SEEGER (6-1)

***SOUTHMONT (7-0) AT CASCADE (7-0)

SOUTHPORT (1-6) AT TERRE HAUTE SOUTH (5-2)

SPEEDWAY (0-7) AT INDIAN CREEK (4-3)

TIPPECANOE VALLEY (5-2) AT JOHN GLENN (2-5)

TIPTON (4-3) AT HAMILTON HEIGHTS (3-4)

TRI (3-4) AT HAGERSTOWN (3-4)

TRITON (5-2) AT PIONEER (6-1)

TRITON CENTRAL (6-1) AT BEECH GROVE (5-2)

TWIN LAKES (5-2) AT WEST LAFAYETTE (2-5)

UNION CITY (2-5) AT CENTERVILLE (5-2)

UNION COUNTY (1-6) AT WES-DEL (3-3)

VALPARAISO (1-6) AT PORTAGE (0-7)

VINCENNES LINCOLN (3-4) AT EVANSVILLE MEMORIAL (7-0)

***WARREN CENTRAL (5-2) AT CARMEL (6-1)

WAWASEE (1-6) AT CONCORD (6-1)

***WEST CENTRAL (7-0) AT FRONTIER (7-0)

WEST NOBLE (6-1) AT CHURUBUSCO (5-2)

WEST VIGO (0-7) AT CLOVERDALE (4-3)

WESTERN BOONE (4-3) AT NORTH PUTNAM (3-4)

WHEELER (6-0) AT WHITING (2-5)

WHITKO (1-6) AT SOUTHWOOD (2-5)

WINAMAC (1-6) AT SOUTH CENTRAL (UNION MILLS) (0-7)

***TOP GAMES TO WATCH

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INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION POLLS

CLASS 6A

1. BROWNSBURG (10) 7-0 100

2. CARMEL 6-1 88

3. CENTER GROVE 6-1 72

4. CROWN POINT 7-0 66

5. LAWRENCE NORTH 6-1 63

6. WESTFIELD 5-2 50

7. FISHERS 5-2 29

PENN 7-0 29

9. WARREN CENTRAL 5-2 21

10. DECATUR CENTRAL 5-2 15

11. COLUMBUS NORTH 4-3 7

12. AVON 3-4 6

13. CARROLL (FORT WAYNE) 4-3 4

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CLASS 5A

1. NEW PALESTINE (9) 7-0 99

2. BLOOMINGTON SOUTH (1) 7-0 87

3. INDIANAPOLIS CATHEDRAL 5-2 84

4. LAFAYETTE JEFF 6-1 62

5. EAST CENTRAL 6-1 60

6. MERRILLVILLE 5-2 53

7. CONCORD 6-1 38

8. PLAINFIELD 6-1 37

9. WHITELAND 5-2 15

10. FLOYD CENTRAL 6-1 11

11. MICHIGAN CITY 5-2 3

12. CASTLE 5-2 1

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CLASS 4A

1. INDIANAPOLIS CHATARD (9) 6-1 99

2. EAST NOBLE (1) 7-0 89

3. HERITAGE HILLS 6-1 79

4. MISHAWAKA 6-1 69

5. LEO 6-1 58

6. PENDLETON HEIGHTS 6-1 49

7. FORT WAYNE DWENGER 5-2 44

8. SOUTH BEND ST. JOSEPH 7-0 29

9. INDIANAPOLIS RONCALLI 4-3 7

LOWELL 6-1 7

11. YORKTOWN 6-1 6

12. JASPER 6-1 5

13. LEBANON 6-1 4

NORTHVIEW 6-1 4

15. EVANSVILLE REITZ 4-3 1

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CLASS 3A

1. EVANSVILLE MEMORIAL (10) 7-0 100

2. GIBSON SOUTHERN 6-1 83

3. CASCADE 7-0 80

4. LAWRENCEBURG 6-1 67

5. KNOX 7-0 56

6. MISSISSINEWA 7-0 48

7. MACONAQUAH 7-0 42

8. TRI-WEST 6-1 31

9. WEST NOBLE 6-1 16

10. SCOTTSBURG 6-1 12

11. FORT WAYNE LUERS 3-4 11

12. TIPPECANOE VALLEY 5-2 2

WESTERN 5-2 2

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CLASS 2A

1. ADAMS CENTRAL (6) 7-0 96

2. BROWNSTOWN CENTRAL (4) 7-0 94

3. LAPEL 7-0 70

4. ANDREAN 6-1 68

5. EASTBROOK 7-0 49

6. INDIANAPOLIS LUTHERAN 6-1 47

7. BLUFFTON 7-0 36

LINTON 5-2 36

9. TRITON CENTRAL 6-1 19

10. WHEELER 6-0 14

11. LAKE STATION 5-2 6

12. EASTSIDE 5-2 5

13. EASTERN (GREENTOWN) 6-1 4

14. EASTERN HANCOCK 4-3 3

15. CLARKSVILLE 3-4 1

ROCHESTER 6-1 1

SOUTHMONT 7-0 1

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CLASS 1A

1. SPRINGS VALLEY (6) 7-0 93

2. NORTH JUDSON (3) 6-1 86

3. SOUTH PUTNAM (1) 5-2 73

4. NORTH DECATUR 6-1 64

5. PROVIDENCE 5-2 63

6. PIONEER 6-1 51

7. FRONTIER 7-0 40

8. RIVERTON PARKE 7-0 31

9. NORTH DAVIESS 7-0 19

10. PARKE HERITAGE 5-2 11

11. MADISON-GRANT 5-2 8

12. WEST CENTRAL 7-0 5

13. SHERIDAN 5-1 3

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INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL USA/NETWORK INDIANA POLLS

CLASS 6A

1. BROWNSBURG (16) 7-0 169

2. CARMEL 6-1 136

3. CROWN POINT (1) 7-0 133

4. CENTER GROVE 6-1 110

5. PENN 7-0 94

6. WESTFIELD 5-2 90

7. LAWRENCE NORTH 6-1 79

8. FISHERS 5-2 59

9. DECATUR CENTRAL 5-2 28

10. WARREN CENTRAL 5-2 25

11. FORT WAYNE NORTHROP 6-1 9

12. HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN 4-3 2

13. CARROLL (FORT WAYNE) 4-3 1

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CLASS 5A

1. NEW PALESTINE (17) 7-0 170

2. BLOOMINGTON SOUTH 7-0 145

3. INDIANAPOLIS CATHEDRAL 5-2 138

4. LAFAYETTE JEFF 6-1 100

5. EAST CENTRAL 6-1 92

6. PLAINFIELD 6-1 81

7. MERRILLVILLE 5-2 80

8. CONCORD 6-1 71

9. FLOYD CENTRAL 6-1 34

10. WHITELAND 5-2 17

11. CASTLE 5-2 4

12. TERRE HAUTE SOUTH 5-2 3

13. MICHIGAN CITY 5-2 1

CLASS 4A

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1. INDIANAPOLIS CHATARD (13) 6-1 164

2. EAST NOBLE (4) 7-0 152

3. MISHAWAKA 6-1 129

4. HERITAGE HILLS 6-1 120

5. LEO 6-1 88

6. SOUTH BEND ST. JOSEPH 7-0 73

7. JASPER 6-1 63

8. PENDLETON HEIGHTS 6-1 46

9. INDIANAPOLIS RONCALLI 4-3 44

10. FORT WAYNE DWENGER 5-2 27

11. YORKTOWN 6-1 12

12. LOWELL 6-1 8

13. NORTHVIEW 6-1 7

14. LEBANON 6-1 4

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CLASS 3A

1. EVANSVILLE MEMORIAL (14) 7-0 164

2. GIBSON SOUTHERN (1) 6-1 141

3. CASCADE (1) 7-0 138

4. MISSISSINEWA 7-0 113

5. KNOX (1) 7-0 107

6. MACONAQUAH 7-0 83

7. LAWRENCEBURG 6-1 75

8. TRI-WEST 6-1 54

9. WEST NOBLE 6-1 31

10. SCOTTSBURG 6-1 9

11. EVANSVILLE MATER DEI 3-4 7

12. TIPPECANOE VALLEY 5-2 5

13. INDIAN CREEK 4-3 3

TWIN LAKES 5-2 3

15. GRIFFITH 6-1 2

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CLASS 2A

1. ADAMS CENTRAL (17) 7-0 170

2. BROWNSTOWN CENTRAL 7-0 149

3. LAPEL 7-0 136

4. ANDREAN 6-1 107

5. EASTBROOK 7-0 84

6. INDIANAPOLIS LUTHERAN 6-1 72

7. TRITON CENTRAL 6-1 69

8. BLUFFTON 7-0 67

9. LINTON 5-2 50

10. WHEELER 6-0 16

11. HERITAGE CHRISTIAN 4-3 5

12. NORTH POSEY 6-1 3

ROCHESTER 6-1 3

14. SHENANDOAH 5-2 2

15. ALEXANDRIA 5-2 1

WINCHESTER 6-1 1

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CLASS 1A

1. SPRINGS VALLEY (12) 7-0 159

2. NORTH DECATUR 6-1 128

3. NORTH JUDSON (1) 6-1 112

4. PROVIDENCE (3) 5-2 111

5. SOUTH PUTNAM 5-2 98

6. FRONTIER (1) 7-0 92

7. RIVERTON PARKE 7-0 82

8. PIONEER 6-1 48

9. NORTH DAVIESS 7-0 45

10. MADISON-GRANT 5-2 31

11. WEST CENTRAL 7-0 11

12. CARROLL (FLORA) 4-2 9

13. SOUTH ADAMS 4-3 8

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+++INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SCORES:+++

https://www.maxpreps.com/in/volleyball/scores/?date=10/6/2025

TOURNAMENT DRAW:

CLASS 4A

1. LAKE CENTRAL (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CROWN POINT, HAMMOND CENTRAL, HAMMOND MORTON, LAKE CENTRAL, MUNSTER

2. CHESTERTON (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CHESTERTON, HOBART, MERRILLVILLE, PORTAGE, VALPARAISO

3. LAPORTE (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
LAPORTE, MICHIGAN CITY, MISHAWAKA, PENN, SOUTH BEND ADAMS, SOUTH BEND RILEY

4. WARSAW COMMUNITY (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CONCORD, ELKHART, GOSHEN, NORTHRIDGE, WARSAW COMMUNITY

5. FORT WAYNE NORTH SIDE (4) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CARROLL (FORT WAYNE), FORT WAYNE NORTH SIDE, FORT WAYNE NORTHROP, FORT WAYNE SNIDER

6. BELLMONT (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BELLMONT, FORT WAYNE SOUTH SIDE, FORT WAYNE WAYNE, HOMESTEAD, HUNTINGTON NORTH

7. HARRISON (WEST LAFAYETTE) (4) | TICKETS | BRACKET
HARRISON (WEST LAFAYETTE), KOKOMO, LAFAYETTE JEFFERSON, MCCUTCHEON

8. ZIONSVILLE (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CARMEL, FISHERS, HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN, NOBLESVILLE, WESTFIELD, ZIONSVILLE

9. YORKTOWN (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
ANDERSON, GREENFIELD-CENTRAL, MT. VERNON (FORTVILLE), MUNCIE CENTRAL, PENDLETON HEIGHTS, RICHMOND, YORKTOWN

10. WARREN CENTRAL (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
INDIANAPOLIS ARSENAL TECHNICAL, LAWRENCE CENTRAL, LAWRENCE NORTH, NORTH CENTRAL (INDIANAPOLIS), WARREN CENTRAL

11. PLAINFIELD (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
AVON, BEN DAVIS, BROWNSBURG, PIKE, PLAINFIELD

12. SOUTHPORT (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CENTER GROVE, DECATUR CENTRAL, FRANKLIN CENTRAL, MOORESVILLE, PERRY MERIDIAN, SOUTHPORT

13. TERRE HAUTE SOUTH VIGO (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BLOOMINGTON NORTH, BLOOMINGTON SOUTH, MARTINSVILLE, TERRE HAUTE NORTH VIGO, TERRE HAUTE SOUTH VIGO

14. FRANKLIN COMMUNITY (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
COLUMBUS EAST, COLUMBUS NORTH, EAST CENTRAL, FRANKLIN COMMUNITY, WHITELAND COMMUNITY

15. FLOYD CENTRAL (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE, FLOYD CENTRAL, JEFFERSONVILLE, NEW ALBANY, PROVIDENCE, SEYMOUR

16. CASTLE (4) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CASTLE, EVANSVILLE F.J. REITZ, EVANSVILLE HARRISON, EVANSVILLE NORTH

CLASS 3A

17. HIGHLAND (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CALUMET, EAST CHICAGO CENTRAL, GARY WEST SIDE, GRIFFITH, HAMMOND BISHOP NOLL, HIGHLAND

18. LOWELL (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
HANOVER CENTRAL, ILLIANA CHRISTIAN, KANKAKEE VALLEY, LOWELL, RIVER FOREST

19. MISHAWAKA MARIAN (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CULVER ACADEMIES, GLENN, MISHAWAKA MARIAN, NEW PRAIRIE, PLYMOUTH, SOUTH BEND SAINT JOSEPH, SOUTH BEND WASHINGTON

20. WAWASEE (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
COLUMBIA CITY, FAIRFIELD, NORTHWOOD, TIPPECANOE VALLEY, WAWASEE, WEST NOBLE

21. FORT WAYNE CONCORDIA LUTHERAN (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
ANGOLA, DEKALB, EAST NOBLE, FORT WAYNE BISHOP DWENGER, FORT WAYNE CONCORDIA LUTHERAN, GARRETT, LEO

22. NEW HAVEN (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
HERITAGE, MARION, MISSISSINEWA, NEW HAVEN, NORWELL

23. MACONAQUAH (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
LOGANSPORT, MACONAQUAH, NORTHWESTERN, PERU, TWIN LAKES, WEST LAFAYETTE, WESTERN

24. NEW CASTLE (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CONNERSVILLE, DELTA, HAMILTON HEIGHTS, JAY COUNTY, NEW CASTLE

25. FRANKFORT (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BREBEUF JESUIT PREPARATORY, CRAWFORDSVILLE, DANVILLE COMMUNITY, FRANKFORT, GUERIN CATHOLIC, LEBANON, TRI-WEST HENDRICKS

26. INDIANAPOLIS CATHEDRAL (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
HERRON, INDIANAPOLIS BISHOP CHATARD, INDIANAPOLIS CATHEDRAL, INDIANAPOLIS CRISPUS ATTUCKS, INDIANAPOLIS SHORTRIDGE, PURDUE POLYTECHNIC – DOWNTOWN

27. EDGEWOOD (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CASCADE, EDGEWOOD, INDIANAPOLIS GEORGE WASHINGTON COMMUNITY, NORTHVIEW, OWEN VALLEY, SPEEDWAY

28. SHELBYVILLE (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BEECH GROVE, GREENWOOD COMMUNITY, INDIAN CREEK, NEW PALESTINE, RONCALLI, RUSHVILLE CONSOLIDATED, SHELBYVILLE

29. SOUTH DEARBORN (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BATESVILLE, FRANKLIN COUNTY, GREENSBURG, JENNINGS COUNTY, LAWRENCEBURG, SOUTH DEARBORN

30. MADISON CONSOLIDATED (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BROWNSTOWN CENTRAL, CHARLESTOWN, CORYDON CENTRAL, MADISON CONSOLIDATED, NORTH HARRISON, SCOTTSBURG, SILVER CREEK

31. PRINCETON (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
GIBSON SOUTHERN, JASPER, PRINCETON COMMUNITY, SOUTHRIDGE, VINCENNES LINCOLN, WASHINGTON

32. HERITAGE HILLS (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BOONVILLE, EVANSVILLE BOSSE, EVANSVILLE CENTRAL, EVANSVILLE REITZ MEMORIAL, HERITAGE HILLS, MT. VERNON

CLASS 2A

33. BOONE GROVE (8) | TICKETS | BRACKET
21ST CENTURY ACADEMY, ANDREAN, BOONE GROVE, HEBRON, LAKE STATION EDISON, LIGHTHOUSE CPC, WHEELER, WHITING

34. BREMEN (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BREMEN, CAREER ACADEMY, JIMTOWN, KNOX, LAVILLE, WINAMAC COMMUNITY

35. CENTRAL NOBLE (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CENTRAL NOBLE, CHURUBUSCO, EASTSIDE, LAKELAND, PRAIRIE HEIGHTS, WESTVIEW

36. SOUTH ADAMS (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
ADAMS CENTRAL, BLUFFTON, FORT WAYNE BISHOP LUERS, FORT WAYNE BLACKHAWK CHRISTIAN, SOUTH ADAMS, WHITKO, WOODLAN

37. NORTH MONTGOMERY (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BENTON CENTRAL, DELPHI COMMUNITY, NORTH MONTGOMERY, RENSSELAER CENTRAL, SEEGER, WESTERN BOONE

38. WABASH (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
EASTERN (GREENTOWN), LEWIS CASS, MANCHESTER, OAK HILL, ROCHESTER COMMUNITY, SOUTHWOOD, WABASH

39. TIPTON (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
ELWOOD COMMUNITY, FRANKTON, LAPEL, SHERIDAN, TAYLOR, TIPTON

40. MADISON-GRANT (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
ALEXANDRIA MONROE, BLACKFORD, EASTBROOK, MADISON-GRANT, MUNCIE BURRIS, WAPAHANI

41. SOUTH VERMILLION (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
GREENCASTLE, NORTH PUTNAM, PARKE HERITAGE, SOUTH PUTNAM, SOUTH VERMILLION, SOUTHMONT

42. UNIVERSITY (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
COVENANT CHRISTIAN, INDIANAPOLIS CARDINAL RITTER, MONROVIA, PARK TUDOR, RIVERSIDE, UNIVERSITY

43. EASTERN HANCOCK (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CHRISTEL HOUSE, EASTERN HANCOCK, HERITAGE CHRISTIAN, INDIANAPOLIS SCECINA MEMORIAL, IRVINGTON PREPARATORY ACADEMY, KIPP INDY LEGACY, TRITON CENTRAL

44. HAGERSTOWN (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CENTERVILLE, HAGERSTOWN, NORTHEASTERN, SHENANDOAH, UNION COUNTY, WINCHESTER COMMUNITY

45. SOUTH RIPLEY (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
AUSTIN, BROWN COUNTY, SOUTH RIPLEY, SOUTHWESTERN (HANOVER), SWITZERLAND COUNTY

46. CLARKSVILLE (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CLARKSVILLE, CRAWFORD COUNTY, EASTERN (PEKIN), MITCHELL, PAOLI, SALEM

47. SULLIVAN (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BARR-REEVE, EASTERN GREENE, LINTON-STOCKTON, NORTH KNOX, SOUTH KNOX, SULLIVAN, WEST VIGO

48. TECUMSEH (8) | TICKETS | BRACKET
EVANSVILLE MATER DEI, FOREST PARK, NORTH POSEY, PERRY CENTRAL, PIKE CENTRAL, SOUTH SPENCER, TECUMSEH, TELL CITY

CLASS 1A

49. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP (8) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BOWMAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, HAMMOND ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, KOUTS, MARQUETTE CATHOLIC, MORGAN TOWNSHIP, TRI-TOWNSHIP, WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, WESTVILLE

50. PIONEER (8) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CASTON, DEMOTTE CHRISTIAN, NORTH NEWTON, NORTH WHITE, PIONEER, SOUTH NEWTON, TRI-COUNTY, WEST CENTRAL

51. SOUTH CENTRAL (UNION MILLS) (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
ARGOS, CULVER COMMUNITY, ELKHART CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, NORTH JUDSON-SAN PIERRE, OREGON-DAVIS, SOUTH CENTRAL (UNION MILLS), TRITON

52. LAKEWOOD PARK CHRISTIAN (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BETHANY CHRISTIAN, FORT WAYNE CANTERBURY, FREMONT, HAMILTON, LAKELAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, LAKEWOOD PARK CHRISTIAN

53. COVINGTON (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
ATTICA, COVINGTON, FAITH CHRISTIAN, FOUNTAIN CENTRAL, LAFAYETTE CENTRAL CATHOLIC, NORTH VERMILLION, RIVERTON PARKE

54. CLINTON PRAIRIE (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BETHESDA CHRISTIAN, CARROLL (FLORA), CLINTON CENTRAL, CLINTON PRAIRIE, FRONTIER, ROSSVILLE, TRADERS POINT CHRISTIAN

55. NORTHFIELD (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
COWAN, DALEVILLE, NORTH MIAMI, NORTHFIELD, SOUTHERN WELLS, TRI-CENTRAL, WES-DEL

56. UNION (MODOC) (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BLUE RIVER VALLEY, CAMBRIDGE CITY LINCOLN, MONROE CENTRAL, RANDOLPH SOUTHERN, SETON CATHOLIC, UNION (MODOC), UNION CITY

57. INDIANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (8) | TICKETS | BRACKET
ANDERSON PREPARATORY ACADEMY, INDIANA MATH & SCIENCE ACADEMY, INDIANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF INDIANA, LIBERTY CHRISTIAN, MTI SCHOOL OF KNOWLEDGE, PURDUE POLYTECHNIC-BROAD RIPPLE, TINDLEY

58. INDIANAPOLIS LUTHERAN (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, EMINENCE, GREENWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, INDIANAPOLIS LUTHERAN, INDIANAPOLIS METROPOLITAN, PROVIDENCE CRISTO REY, VICTORY COLLEGE PREP

59. MORRISTOWN (8) | TICKETS | BRACKET
EDINBURGH, KNIGHTSTOWN, MORRISTOWN, NORTH DECATUR, SOUTH DECATUR, SOUTHWESTERN (SHELBYVILLE), TRI, WALDRON

60. HAUSER (8) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CROTHERSVILLE, HAUSER, JAC-CEN-DEL, MILAN, OLDENBURG ACADEMY, RISING SUN, SHAWE MEMORIAL, TRINITY LUTHERAN

61. CLAY CITY (8) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BLOOMFIELD, CLAY CITY, CLOVERDALE, DUGGER UNION, LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, NORTH CENTRAL (FARMERSBURG), SHAKAMAK, WHITE RIVER VALLEY

62. LOOGOOTEE (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
LOOGOOTEE, MEDORA, NORTH DAVIESS, ORLEANS, SHOALS, VINCENNES RIVET

63. BORDEN (8) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BORDEN, CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF INDIANA, HENRYVILLE, LANESVILLE, NEW WASHINGTON, ROCK CREEK ACADEMY, SOUTH CENTRAL (ELIZABETH), WEST WASHINGTON

64. SPRINGS VALLEY (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CANNELTON, EVANSVILLE CHRISTIAN, NORTHEAST DUBOIS, SPRINGS VALLEY, WOOD MEMORIAL

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+++INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER SCORES:+++

https://www.maxpreps.com/in/soccer/scores/?date=10/6/2025

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INDIANA BOYS SOCCER POLLS

3A ISCA FINAL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER POLL (10/6/25)

BROWNSBURG
FW CARROLL
CARMEL
GOSHEN
WL HARRISON
EV. MEMORIAL
BLOOMINGTON SOUTH
ELKHART
CONCORD
HAMILTON SE
NOBLESVILLE
PENN
CASTLE
VALPARAISO
CATHEDRAL
LAKE CENTRAL
FISHERS
SB ADAMS
ZIONSVILLE
HOMESTEAD

2A ISCA FINAL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER POLL (10/6/25)

BISHOP NOLL
GUERIN CATHOLIC
PARK TUDOR
HANOVER CENTRAL
ILLIANA CHRISTIAN
BISHOP LUERS
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN
HERITAGE HILLS
BISHOP DWENGER
CARDINAL RITTER
BISHOP CHATARD
LEO
SPEEDWAY
WASHINGTON COMMUNITY
BETHANY CHRISTIAN
CHARLESTOWN
GREENCASTLE
WEST NOBLE
HERITAGE CHRISTIAN (INDPLS)
EASTBROOK

1A ISCA FINAL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER POLL (10/6/25)

COVENANT CHRISTIAN (INDPLS)
BLACKHAWK CHRISTIAN
GREENWOOD CHRISTIAN
FAITH CHRISTIAN
SHAWE MEMORIAL
WESTVIEW
NORTHEAST DUBOIS
OLDENBURG ACADEMY
WHITE RIVER VALLEY
SCECINA
MUNCIE BURRIS
ARGOS
FOREST PARK
SOUTHWESTERN (SHELBY)
PROVIDENCE
SOUTH KNOX
SOUTHWESTERN (HANOVER)
TELL CITY
TIPTON
BETHESDA CHRISTIAN

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SECTIONAL BRACKETS

CLASS 3A

1. LAKE CENTRAL (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
EAST CHICAGO CENTRAL, HAMMOND CENTRAL, HAMMOND MORTON, HIGHLAND, LAKE CENTRAL, MERRILLVILLE, MUNSTER

2. KANKAKEE VALLEY (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CHESTERTON, CROWN POINT, HOBART, KANKAKEE VALLEY, LOWELL, PORTAGE, VALPARAISO

3. MISHAWAKA MARIAN (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
LAPORTE, MICHIGAN CITY, MISHAWAKA MARIAN, PLYMOUTH, SOUTH BEND ADAMS, SOUTH BEND RILEY, SOUTH BEND WASHINGTON

4. NORTHRIDGE (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CONCORD, ELKHART, GOSHEN, MISHAWAKA, NORTHRIDGE, PENN

5. HOMESTEAD (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
COLUMBIA CITY, EAST NOBLE, FORT WAYNE WAYNE, HOMESTEAD, HUNTINGTON NORTH, MARION, WARSAW COMMUNITY

6. CARROLL (FORT WAYNE) (7) | TICKETS| BRACKET
CARROLL (FORT WAYNE), DEKALB, FORT WAYNE NORTH SIDE, FORT WAYNE NORTHROP, FORT WAYNE SNIDER, FORT WAYNE SOUTH SIDE, NEW HAVEN

7. LOGANSPORT (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
HARRISON (WEST LAFAYETTE), KOKOMO, LAFAYETTE JEFFERSON, LEBANON, LOGANSPORT, MCCUTCHEON

8. FISHERS (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
ANDERSON, FISHERS, HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN, MT. VERNON (FORTVILLE), MUNCIE CENTRAL, PENDLETON HEIGHTS, RICHMOND

9. NOBLESVILLE (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BREBEUF JESUIT PREPARATORY, CARMEL, NOBLESVILLE, NORTH CENTRAL (INDIANAPOLIS), WESTFIELD, ZIONSVILLE

10. LAWRENCE CENTRAL (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
HERRON, INDIANAPOLIS CATHEDRAL, INDIANAPOLIS CRISPUS ATTUCKS, INDIANAPOLIS SHORTRIDGE, LAWRENCE CENTRAL, LAWRENCE NORTH, WARREN CENTRAL

11. PIKE (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
AVON, BEN DAVIS, BROWNSBURG, DECATUR CENTRAL, INDIANAPOLIS ARSENAL TECHNICAL, PIKE, PLAINFIELD

12. FRANKLIN CENTRAL (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
FRANKLIN CENTRAL, GREENFIELD-CENTRAL, GREENWOOD COMMUNITY, NEW PALESTINE, PERRY MERIDIAN, RONCALLI, SOUTHPORT

13. WHITELAND COMMUNITY (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CENTER GROVE, COLUMBUS EAST, COLUMBUS NORTH, EAST CENTRAL, FRANKLIN COMMUNITY, SHELBYVILLE, WHITELAND COMMUNITY

14. MOORESVILLE (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BLOOMINGTON NORTH, BLOOMINGTON SOUTH, MARTINSVILLE, MOORESVILLE, TERRE HAUTE NORTH VIGO, TERRE HAUTE SOUTH VIGO

15. FLOYD CENTRAL (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE, FLOYD CENTRAL, JEFFERSONVILLE, JENNINGS COUNTY, NEW ALBANY, SEYMOUR

16. EVANSVILLE HARRISON (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CASTLE, EVANSVILLE CENTRAL, EVANSVILLE F.J. REITZ, EVANSVILLE HARRISON, EVANSVILLE NORTH, EVANSVILLE REITZ MEMORIAL, JASPER

CLASS 2A

17. HAMMOND BISHOP NOLL (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BOONE GROVE, GRIFFITH, HAMMOND BISHOP NOLL, HANOVER CENTRAL, ILLIANA CHRISTIAN, RIVER FOREST

18. NORTHWOOD (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BREMEN, CULVER ACADEMIES, GLENN, NEW PRAIRIE, NORTHWOOD, SOUTH BEND SAINT JOSEPH, WAWASEE

19. WEST NOBLE (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
ANGOLA, BETHANY CHRISTIAN, FORT WAYNE BISHOP DWENGER, GARRETT, LAKELAND, LEO, WEST NOBLE

20. BELLMONT (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BELLMONT, FORT WAYNE BISHOP LUERS, FORT WAYNE CONCORDIA LUTHERAN, HERITAGE, MANCHESTER, NORWELL, WOODLAN

21. WEST LAFAYETTE (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BENTON CENTRAL, CRAWFORDSVILLE, FRANKFORT, NORTH MONTGOMERY, TWIN LAKES, WEST LAFAYETTE, WESTERN

22. WABASH (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
EASTERN (GREENTOWN), MACONAQUAH, NORTHWESTERN, PERU, ROCHESTER COMMUNITY, TIPPECANOE VALLEY, WABASH

23. MISSISSINEWA (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BLACKFORD, DELTA, EASTBROOK, JAY COUNTY, MISSISSINEWA, OAK HILL, YORKTOWN

24. GUERIN CATHOLIC (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
GUERIN CATHOLIC, HAMILTON HEIGHTS, HERITAGE CHRISTIAN, PARK TUDOR, TRI-WEST HENDRICKS, WESTERN BOONE

25. SPEEDWAY (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BEECH GROVE, INDIANAPOLIS BISHOP CHATARD, INDIANAPOLIS CARDINAL RITTER, INDIANAPOLIS GEORGE WASHINGTON COMMUNITY, PURDUE POLYTECHNIC – DOWNTOWN, SPEEDWAY

26. TRITON CENTRAL (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CENTERVILLE, CONNERSVILLE, GREENSBURG, NEW CASTLE, RUSHVILLE CONSOLIDATED, TRITON CENTRAL

27. CASCADE (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BROWN COUNTY, CASCADE, DANVILLE COMMUNITY, EDGEWOOD, INDIAN CREEK, MONROVIA

28. SOUTH VERMILLION (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
GREENCASTLE, NORTHVIEW, OWEN VALLEY, SOUTH VERMILLION, SULLIVAN, WEST VIGO

29. BATESVILLE (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BATESVILLE, FRANKLIN COUNTY, LAWRENCEBURG, MADISON CONSOLIDATED, SOUTH DEARBORN, SWITZERLAND COUNTY

30. NORTH HARRISON (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CHARLESTOWN, CORYDON CENTRAL, NORTH HARRISON, SALEM, SCOTTSBURG, SILVER CREEK

31. WASHINGTON (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
GIBSON SOUTHERN, PIKE CENTRAL, PRINCETON COMMUNITY, SOUTHRIDGE, VINCENNES LINCOLN, WASHINGTON

32. HERITAGE HILLS (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BOONVILLE, EVANSVILLE BOSSE, EVANSVILLE MATER DEI, HERITAGE HILLS, MT. VERNON

CLASS 1A

33. WHEELER (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
ANDREAN, HAMMOND ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, HEBRON, KOUTS, MORGAN TOWNSHIP, WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, WHEELER

34. LAVILLE (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
ELKHART CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, LAVILLE, MARQUETTE CATHOLIC, OREGON-DAVIS, TRINITY ACADEMY AT GREENLAWN, WESTVILLE

35. WESTVIEW (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CENTRAL NOBLE, EASTSIDE, FORT WAYNE BLACKHAWK CHRISTIAN, FORT WAYNE CANTERBURY, LAKEWOOD PARK CHRISTIAN, PRAIRIE HEIGHTS, WESTVIEW

36. ARGOS (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
ARGOS, CASTON, CULVER COMMUNITY, LAKELAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, NORTH MIAMI, WINAMAC COMMUNITY

37. FAITH CHRISTIAN (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
COVINGTON, DEMOTTE CHRISTIAN, FAITH CHRISTIAN, LAFAYETTE CENTRAL CATHOLIC, NORTH WHITE, RENSSELAER CENTRAL

38. TIPTON (8) | TICKETS | BRACKET
ALEXANDRIA MONROE, CARROLL (FLORA), DELPHI COMMUNITY, ELWOOD COMMUNITY, ROSSVILLE, TAYLOR, TIPTON, TRI-CENTRAL

39. ANDERSON PREPARATORY ACADEMY (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
ANDERSON PREPARATORY ACADEMY, DALEVILLE, LIBERTY CHRISTIAN, MUNCIE BURRIS, SETON CATHOLIC, UNION CITY, WAPAHANI

40. NORTH PUTNAM (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BETHESDA CHRISTIAN, COVENANT CHRISTIAN (INDPLS), NORTH PUTNAM, SHERIDAN, SOUTHMONT, TRADERS POINT CHRISTIAN, UNIVERSITY

41. INDIANAPOLIS SCECINA MEMORIAL (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
INDIANA MATH & SCIENCE ACADEMY, INDIANAPOLIS SCECINA MEMORIAL, INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF INDIANA, KIPP INDY, MTI SCHOOL OF KNOWLEDGE, PURDUE POLYTECHNIC – BROAD RIPPLE, RIVERSIDE

42. INDIANAPOLIS LUTHERAN (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, CHRISTEL HOUSE, GREENWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, INDIANAPOLIS LUTHERAN, KNIGHTSTOWN, MORRISTOWN, PROVIDENCE CRISTO REY

43. SOUTHWESTERN (SHELBYVILLE) (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
AUSTIN, HAUSER, SHAWE MEMORIAL, SOUTHWESTERN (HANOVER), SOUTHWESTERN (SHELBYVILLE), TRINITY LUTHERAN

44. JAC-CEN-DEL (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
JAC-CEN-DEL, MILAN, OLDENBURG ACADEMY, RISING SUN, SOUTH RIPLEY, UNION COUNTY

45. WHITE RIVER VALLEY (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BLOOMFIELD, EASTERN GREENE, LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, MITCHELL, SHOALS, WHITE RIVER VALLEY

46. NORTHEAST DUBOIS (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BARR-REEVE, NORTH KNOX, NORTHEAST DUBOIS, SOUTH KNOX, VINCENNES RIVET, WASHINGTON CATHOLIC

47. PROVIDENCE (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF INDIANA, CLARKSVILLE, HENRYVILLE, LANESVILLE, PROVIDENCE, ROCK CREEK ACADEMY

48. TELL CITY (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
EVANSVILLE CHRISTIAN, EVANSVILLE DAY, FOREST PARK, NORTH POSEY, SOUTH SPENCER, TELL CITY, WOOD MEMORIAL

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+++INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER SCORES:+++

NO GAMES SCHEDULED

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INDIANA GIRLS SOCCER POLLS

3A ISCA GIRLS POLL

1. HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN

2. HOMESTEAD

3. CARMEL

4. ZIONSVILLE

5. WESTFIELD

6. CENTER GROVE

7. FW CARROLL

8. CROWN POINT

9. BLOOMINGTON SOUTH

10. CATHEDRAL

11. MEMORIAL

12. EVANSVILLE NORTH

13. NORTHRIDGE

14. LAKE CENTRAL

15. CASTLE

16. NOBLESVILLE

17. PENN

18. EAST CENTRAL

19. LAWRENCE NORTH

20. CHESTERTON & COLUMBUS NORTH

2A ISCA GIRLS POLL

1. MISHAWAKA MARIAN

2. BISHOP DWENGER

3. EVANSVILLE MATER DEI

4. SB SAINT JOSEPH

5. BELLMONT

6. PARK TUDOR

7. LAWRENCEBURG

8. CHATARD

9. RONCALLI

10. BREBEUF JESUIT

11. WASHINGTON

12. HANOVER CENTRAL

13. MADISON

14. GUERIN CATHOLIC

15. TRI WEST

16. BATESVILLE

17. WEST LAFAYETTE

18. OAK HILL

19. ILLIANA CHRISTIAN

20. DELTA

1A ISCA GIRLS POLL

1. OLDENBURG

2. FAITH CHRISTIAN

3. PROVIDENCE

4. ELKHART CHRISTIAN

5. SWITZERLAND CO.

6. HERITAGE CHRISTIAN

7. WESTVIEW

8. FW BLACKHAWK

9. EVANSVILLE CHRISTIAN

10. FOREST PARK

11. SHERIDAN

12. MONROVIA

13. COVENANT CHRISTIAN (INDY)

14. BREMEN

15. TRINITY GREENLAWN ACADEMY

16. SHAWE MEMORIAL

17. LAPEL

18. CULVER COMMUNITY

19. COVINGTON

20. WHITE RIVER VALLEY

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SECTIONAL BRACKETS

CLASS 3A

1. MUNSTER (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CROWN POINT, HAMMOND CENTRAL, HAMMOND MORTON, LAKE CENTRAL, MUNSTER

2. HOBART (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CHESTERTON, HOBART, MERRILLVILLE, PORTAGE, VALPARAISO

3. PENN (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
LAPORTE, MICHIGAN CITY, MISHAWAKA, PENN, SOUTH BEND ADAMS, SOUTH BEND RILEY

4. GOSHEN (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CONCORD, ELKHART, GOSHEN, NORTHRIDGE, WARSAW COMMUNITY

5. FORT WAYNE NORTHROP (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CARROLL (FORT WAYNE), FORT WAYNE NORTH SIDE, FORT WAYNE NORTHROP, FORT WAYNE SNIDER, LEO

6. HUNTINGTON NORTH (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
COLUMBIA CITY, FORT WAYNE SOUTH SIDE, FORT WAYNE WAYNE, HOMESTEAD, HUNTINGTON NORTH

7. MCCUTCHEON (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
HARRISON (WEST LAFAYETTE), KOKOMO, LAFAYETTE JEFFERSON, LOGANSPORT, MCCUTCHEON

8. HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
ANDERSON, FISHERS, HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN, MT. VERNON (FORTVILLE), MUNCIE CENTRAL, NOBLESVILLE, PENDLETON HEIGHTS

9. ZIONSVILLE (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CARMEL, INDIANAPOLIS CATHEDRAL, LAWRENCE CENTRAL, LAWRENCE NORTH, NORTH CENTRAL (INDIANAPOLIS), WESTFIELD, ZIONSVILLE

10. PLAINFIELD (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
AVON, BEN DAVIS, BROWNSBURG, DECATUR CENTRAL, MOORESVILLE, PIKE, PLAINFIELD

11. PERRY MERIDIAN (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
FRANKLIN CENTRAL, INDIANAPOLIS ARSENAL TECHNICAL, INDIANAPOLIS CRISPUS ATTUCKS, INDIANAPOLIS SHORTRIDGE, PERRY MERIDIAN, SOUTHPORT, WARREN CENTRAL

12. EAST CENTRAL (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
EAST CENTRAL, GREENFIELD-CENTRAL, NEW PALESTINE, RICHMOND, SHELBYVILLE

13. GREENWOOD COMMUNITY (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CENTER GROVE, COLUMBUS EAST, COLUMBUS NORTH, FRANKLIN COMMUNITY, GREENWOOD COMMUNITY, WHITELAND COMMUNITY

14. MARTINSVILLE (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE, BLOOMINGTON NORTH, BLOOMINGTON SOUTH, MARTINSVILLE, TERRE HAUTE NORTH VIGO, TERRE HAUTE SOUTH VIGO

15. SEYMOUR (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
FLOYD CENTRAL, JEFFERSONVILLE, JENNINGS COUNTY, NEW ALBANY, SEYMOUR

16. CASTLE (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CASTLE, EVANSVILLE CENTRAL, EVANSVILLE F.J. REITZ, EVANSVILLE HARRISON, EVANSVILLE NORTH, EVANSVILLE REITZ MEMORIAL, JASPER

CLASS 2A

17. GRIFFITH (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
EAST CHICAGO CENTRAL, GRIFFITH, HAMMOND BISHOP NOLL, HIGHLAND, RIVER FOREST

18. SOUTH BEND SAINT JOSEPH (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
GLENN, JIMTOWN, MISHAWAKA MARIAN, NEW PRAIRIE, SOUTH BEND SAINT JOSEPH

19. EAST NOBLE (8) | TICKETS | BRACKET
ANGOLA, DEKALB, EAST NOBLE, FORT WAYNE BISHOP DWENGER, FORT WAYNE CONCORDIA LUTHERAN, GARRETT, LAKELAND, WEST NOBLE

20. FORT WAYNE CANTERBURY (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BELLMONT, FORT WAYNE BISHOP LUERS, FORT WAYNE CANTERBURY, HERITAGE, NEW HAVEN, NORWELL, WOODLAN

21. PLYMOUTH (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CULVER ACADEMIES, NORTHWOOD, PLYMOUTH, TIPPECANOE VALLEY, WAWASEE

22. HANOVER CENTRAL (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BENTON CENTRAL, HANOVER CENTRAL, ILLIANA CHRISTIAN, KANKAKEE VALLEY, LOWELL, TWIN LAKES

23. MACONAQUAH (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
MACONAQUAH, MARION, NORTHWESTERN, OAK HILL, PERU, WESTERN

24. YORKTOWN (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
DELTA, JAY COUNTY, MISSISSINEWA, NEW CASTLE, YORKTOWN

25. LEBANON (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CRAWFORDSVILLE, FRANKFORT, LEBANON, NORTH MONTGOMERY, TRI-WEST HENDRICKS, WEST LAFAYETTE, WESTERN BOONE

26. PARK TUDOR (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BREBEUF JESUIT PREPARATORY, GUERIN CATHOLIC, HAMILTON HEIGHTS, INDIANAPOLIS BISHOP CHATARD, PARK TUDOR

27. DANVILLE COMMUNITY (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CASCADE, DANVILLE COMMUNITY, EDGEWOOD, NORTHVIEW, OWEN VALLEY, WEST VIGO

28. RONCALLI (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BEECH GROVE, HERRON, INDIAN CREEK, RONCALLI, SPEEDWAY

29. LAWRENCEBURG (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BATESVILLE, CONNERSVILLE, FRANKLIN COUNTY, GREENSBURG, LAWRENCEBURG, RUSHVILLE CONSOLIDATED, SOUTH DEARBORN

30. SILVER CREEK (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CHARLESTOWN, CORYDON CENTRAL, MADISON CONSOLIDATED, NORTH HARRISON, SCOTTSBURG, SILVER CREEK

31. GIBSON SOUTHERN (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
GIBSON SOUTHERN, PRINCETON COMMUNITY, SOUTHRIDGE, VINCENNES LINCOLN, WASHINGTON

32. MT. VERNON (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BOONVILLE, EVANSVILLE BOSSE, EVANSVILLE MATER DEI, HERITAGE HILLS, MT. VERNON

CLASS 1A

33. BOONE GROVE (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
ANDREAN, BOONE GROVE, DEMOTTE CHRISTIAN, HEBRON, KOUTS, RENSSELAER CENTRAL

34. WHEELER (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
MARQUETTE CATHOLIC, MORGAN TOWNSHIP, WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, WESTVILLE, WHEELER

35. BETHANY CHRISTIAN (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BETHANY CHRISTIAN, BREMEN, CENTRAL NOBLE, ELKHART CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, LAKEWOOD PARK CHRISTIAN, TRINITY ACADEMY AT GREENLAWN, WESTVIEW

36. ARGOS (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
ARGOS, CULVER COMMUNITY, LAVILLE, MANCHESTER, ROCHESTER COMMUNITY

37. FORT WAYNE BLACKHAWK CHRISTIAN (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BLACKFORD, EASTBROOK, FORT WAYNE BLACKHAWK CHRISTIAN, NORTH MIAMI, SOUTH ADAMS, WABASH

38. SHERIDAN (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
ALEXANDRIA MONROE, FAITH CHRISTIAN, LAFAYETTE CENTRAL CATHOLIC, NORTH WHITE, ROSSVILLE, SHERIDAN

39. LAPEL (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
EASTERN (GREENTOWN), ELWOOD COMMUNITY, LAPEL, SOUTHERN WELLS, TAYLOR, TIPTON, TRI-CENTRAL

40. SOUTHMONT (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
COVINGTON, GREENCASTLE, NORTH PUTNAM, SOUTH VERMILLION, SOUTHMONT

41. INDIANAPOLIS CARDINAL RITTER (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BETHESDA CHRISTIAN, CHRISTEL HOUSE, COVENANT CHRISTIAN, HERITAGE CHRISTIAN, INDIANAPOLIS CARDINAL RITTER, INDIANAPOLIS SCECINA MEMORIAL, UNIVERSITY

42. CENTERVILLE (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
CENTERVILLE, INDIANAPOLIS LUTHERAN, KNIGHTSTOWN, MUNCIE BURRIS, UNION COUNTY, WAPAHANI

43. MONROVIA (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BROWN COUNTY, GREENWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, HAUSER, INDIANAPOLIS GEORGE WASHINGTON COMMUNITY, MONROVIA, PROVIDENCE CRISTO REY, TRITON CENTRAL

44. MILAN (5) | TICKETS | BRACKET
MILAN, OLDENBURG ACADEMY, RISING SUN, SOUTH RIPLEY, SWITZERLAND COUNTY

45. TRINITY LUTHERAN (7) | TICKETS | BRACKET
AUSTIN, CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF INDIANA, PROVIDENCE, SALEM, SHAWE MEMORIAL, SOUTHWESTERN (HANOVER), TRINITY LUTHERAN

46. SULLIVAN (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
BARR-REEVE, BLOOMFIELD, NORTH KNOX, SULLIVAN, VINCENNES RIVET, WHITE RIVER VALLEY

47. FOREST PARK (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
FOREST PARK, NORTHEAST DUBOIS, SHOALS, SOUTH KNOX, TELL CITY, WASHINGTON CATHOLIC

48. SOUTH SPENCER (6) | TICKETS | BRACKET
EVANSVILLE CHRISTIAN, EVANSVILLE DAY, NORTH POSEY, PIKE CENTRAL, SOUTH SPENCER, WOOD MEMORIAL

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+++INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS:+++

NO RACES SCHEDULED

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INDIANA BOYS CROSS COUNTRY POLL

COLUMBUS NORTH
NOBLESVILLE
BLOOMINGTON NORTH
CARMEL
HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN
NORTHRIDGE
HOMESTEAD
AVON
BROWNSBURG
CENTER GROVE
FISHERS
NORTH CENTRAL
LAWRENCE NORTH
FRANKLIN CENTRAL
BEN DAVIS
WESTFIELD
FORT WAYNE CARROLL
PENN
ZIONSVILLE
FORT WAYNE CONCORDIA
YORKTOWN
HARRISON
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY
CHESTERTON
LOWELL

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INDIANA GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY POLL

CARMEL
FORT WAYNE CONCORDIA
BLOOMINGTON SOUTH
HOMESTEAD
ZIONSVILLE
WESTFIELD
PENN
LAKE CENTRAL
FISHERS
FORT WAYNE CARROLL
HARRISON
NORTH CENTRAL
NOBLESVILLE
COLUMBUS NORTH
GUERIN CATHOLIC
FRANKLIN CENTRAL
CHATARD
VALPARAISO
MORGAN TOWNSHIP
WARSAW
FLOYD CENTRAL
AVON
JASPER
MUNSTER
BREBEUF

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+++INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS +++

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET

https://myihsaa-prod-ams.azurewebsites.net/api/schools/public-draw/5acddd3b-c969-4278-bc02-5dce27734004

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INDIANA BOYS TENNIS FINAL REGULAR SEASON POLL:

1.CARMEL

2.HOMESTEAD

3.BREBEUF

4.CULVER

5.SB ST. JOSEPH

6TBLOOMINGTON SOUTH

6TGUERIN CATHOLIC

8.ZIONSVILLE

9.HSE

10.CENTER GROVE

11.WESTFIELD

12.JASPER

13.DELTA

14.CARROLL

15.AVON

16.BARR REEVE

17.WESTERN

18.PENN

19.BLOOMINGTON NORTH

20.FISHERS

21.FLOYD CENTRAL

22.CHESTERTON

23.COLUMBUS NORTH

24.UNIVERSITY

25.TERRE HAUTE NORTH

26.KOKOMO

27.BROWNSBURG

28.SILVER CREEK

29TPARK TUDOR

29THARRISON

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+++INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL UNIFIED FLAG FOOTBALL+++

NO GAMES SCHEDULED

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+++MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL+++

MLB PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

++++NO. 1 TORONTO VS. NEW YORK

GAME 1: TORONTO 10 NEW YORK 1

GAME 2: TORONTO 13 NEW YORK 7

GAME 3: TUESDAY, OCT. 7

GAME 4 (IF NECESSARY): WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8

GAME 5 (IF NECESSARY): FRIDAY, OCT. 10

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++++NO. 2 SEATTLE VS. DETROIT WINNER

GAME 1: DETROIT 3 SEATTLE 2 (11)

GAME 2: SEATTLE 3 DETROIT 2

GAME 3: TUESDAY, OCT. 7

GAME 4 (IF NECESSARY): WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8

GAME 5 (IF NECESSARY): FRIDAY, OCT. 10

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++++NO. 1 MILWAUKEE VS. CHICAGO

GAME 1: MILWAUKEE 9 CHICAGO 3

GAME 2: MILWAUKEE 7 CHICAGO 3

GAME 3: WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8

GAME 4 (IF NECESSARY): THURSDAY, OCT. 9

GAME 5 (IF NECESSARY): SATURDAY, OCT. 11

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++++NO. 2 PHILADELPHIA VS. NO 3. LOS ANGELES++++

GAME 1: LOS ANGELES 5 PHILADELPHIA 3

GAME 2: LOS ANGELES 4 PHILADELPHIA 3

GAME 3: WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8

GAME 4 (IF NECESSARY): THURSDAY, OCT. 9

GAME 5 (IF NECESSARY): SATURDAY, OCT. 11

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++++ALCS (HIGHER SEED HOSTS GAMES 1-2, 6-7, LOWER SEED HOSTS GAMES 3-5)

GAME 1: SUNDAY, OCT. 12

GAME 2: MONDAY, OCT. 13

GAME 3: WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15

GAME 4: THURSDAY, OCT. 16

GAME 5 (IF NECESSARY): FRIDAY, OCT. 17

GAME 6 (IF NECESSARY): SUNDAY, OCT. 19

GAME 7 (IF NECESSARY): MONDAY, OCT. 20

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++++NLCS (HIGHER SEED HOSTS GAMES 1-2, 6-7, LOWER SEED HOSTS GAMES 3-5)

GAME 1: MONDAY, OCT. 13

GAME 2: TUESDAY, OCT. 14

GAME 3: THURSDAY, OCT. 16

GAME 4: FRIDAY, OCT. 17

GAME 5 (IF NECESSARY): SATURDAY, OCT. 18

GAME 6 (IF NECESSARY): MONDAY, OCT. 20

GAME 7 (IF NECESSARY): TUESDAY, OCT. 21

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++++WORLD SERIES (HIGHER SEED HOSTS GAMES 1-2, 6-7, LOWER SEED HOSTS GAMES 3-5)

GAME 1: FRIDAY, OCT. 24

GAME 2: SATURDAY, OCT. 25

GAME 3: MONDAY, OCT. 27

GAME 4: TUESDAY, OCT. 28

GAME 5 (IF NECESSARY): WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29

GAME 6 (IF NECESSARY): FRIDAY, OCT. 31

GAME 7 (IF NECESSARY): SATURDAY, NOV. 1

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+++COLLEGE FOOTBALL+++

WEEK 7 SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8

7:30 P.M. | MISSOURI STATE AT MIDDLE TENNESSEE | ESPN2

8 P.M. | LIBERTY AT UTEP | CBSSN

THURSDAY, OCT. 9

7 P.M. | LOUISIANA TECH AT KENNESAW STATE | ESPNU

7:30 P.M. | EAST CAROLINA AT TULANE | ESPN

8 P.M. | JACKSONVILLE STATE AT SAM HOUSTON | CBSSN

8 P.M. | SOUTHERN MISS AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN | ESPN2

FRIDAY, OCT. 10

7:30 P.M. | NO. 24 SOUTH FLORIDA AT NORTH TEXAS | ESPN2

9 P.M. | RUTGERS AT WASHINGTON | FS1

9 P.M. | FRESNO STATE AT COLORADO STATE | CBSSN

SATURDAY, OCT. 11

12 P.M. | NO. 1 OHIO STATE AT NO. 17 ILLINOIS | FOX

12 P.M. | NO. 8 ALABAMA AT NO. 14 MISSOURI | ABC

12 P.M. | PITT AT NO. 25 FLORIDA STATE | ESPN

12 P.M. | UCLA AT MICHIGAN STATE | BIG TEN NETWORK

12 P.M. | STANFORD AT SMU | THE CW NETWORK

12 P.M. | UCF AT CINCINNATI | FS1

12 P.M. | HOUSTON AT OKLAHOMA STATE | TNT/HBO MAX

12 P.M. | LOUISIANA AT JAMES MADISON | ESPN2

12 P.M. | CHARLOTTE AT ARMY | CBSSN

12 P.M. | MIAMI (OHIO) AT AKRON | ESPN+

12 P.M. | TOLEDO AT BOWLING GREEN | ESPNU

12:45 P.M. | WASHINGTON STATE AT NO. 4 OLE MISS | SEC NETWORK

1 P.M. | NORTHERN ILLINOIS AT EASTERN MICHIGAN | ESPN+

2:30 P.M. | UMASS AT KENT STATE | ESPN+

3:30 P.M. | NO. 7 INDIANA AT NO. 3 OREGON | CBS

3:30 P.M. | NO. 6 OKLAHOMA VS. TEXAS (IN DALLAS) | ABC

3:30 P.M. | NORTHWESTERN AT PENN STATE | FS1

3:30 P.M. |NO. 22 IOWA STATE AT COLORADO | ESPN

3:30 P.M. | VIRGINIA TECH AT NO. 13 GEORGIA TECH | ACC NETWORK

3:30 P.M. | NC STATE AT NO. 16 NOTRE DAME | PEACOCK

3:30 P.M. | NEBRASKA AT MARYLAND | BIG TEN NETWORK

3:30 P.M. | WAKE FOREST AT OREGON STATE | THE CW NETWORK

3:30 P.M. | TCU AT KANSAS STATE | FOX

3:30 P.M. | AIR FORCE AT UNLV | CBSSN

3:30 P.M. | APPALACHIAN STATE AT GEORGIA STATE | ESPN+

3:30 P.M. | OLD DOMINION AT MARSHALL | ESPN+

3:30 P.M. | BALL STATE AT WESTERN MICHIGAN | ESPN+

4 P.M. | NAVY AT TEMPLE | ESPN2

4:15 P.M. | ARKANSAS AT NO. 12 TENNESSEE | SEC NETWORK

6 P.M. | UAB AT FLORIDA ATLANTIC | ESPN+

7 P.M. | FLORIDA AT NO. 5 TEXAS A&M | ESPN

7 P.M. | IOWA AT WISCONSIN | FS1

7 P.M. | SAN JOSE STATE AT WYOMING | CBSSN

7 P.M. | UL MONROE AT COASTAL CAROLINA | ESPN+

7:30 P.M. | NO. 10 GEORGIA AT AUBURN | ABC

7:30 P.M. | KANSAS AT NO. 9 TEXAS TECH | FOX

7:30 P.M. | NO. 15 MICHIGAN AT USC | NBC

7:30 P.M. | PURDUE AT MINNESOTA | BIG TEN NETWORK

7:30 P.M. | CLEMSON AT BOSTON COLLEGE | ACC NETWORK

7:30 P.M. | RICE AT UTSA | ESPNU

7:45 P.M. | SOUTH CAROLINA AT NO. 11 LSU | SECN

8 P.M. | NO. 18 BYU AT ARIZONA | ESPN2

8 P.M. | TROY AT TEXAS STATE | ESPN+

9:45 P.M. | NEW MEXICO AT BOISE STATE | FS1

10:15 P.M. | NO. 21 ARIZONA STATE AT UTAH | ESPN

10:30 P.M. | SAN DIEGO STATE AT NEVADA | CBSSN

11:59 P.M. | UTAH STATE AT HAWAI’I | SPECTRUM SPORTS

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+++NFL SCHEDULE+++

MONDAY, OCT. 6

JACKSONVILLE 31 KANSAS CITY 28

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WEEK 6 SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, OCT. 9

PHILADELPHIA AT NY GIANTS, 8:15 P.M. (PRIME VIDEO)

SUNDAY, OCT. 12

DENVER VS. NY GIANTS AT LONDON, 9:30 A.M. (NFLN)

CLEVELAND AT PITTSBURGH, 1 P.M. (CBS)

LA CHARGERS AT MIAMI, 1 P.M. (CBS)

SAN FRANCISCO AT TAMPA BAY, 1 P.M. (CBS)

SEATTLE AT JACKSONVILLE, 1 P.M. (FOX)

DALLAS AT CAROLINA, 1 P.M. (FOX)

LA RAMS AT BALTIMORE, 1 P.M. (FOX)

ARIZONA AT INDIANAPOLIS, 1 P.M. (FOX)

TENNESSEE AT LAS VEGAS, 4:05 P.M. (FOX)

NEW ENGLAND AT NEW ORLEANS, 4:25 P.M. (CBS)

CINCINNATI AT GREEN BAY, 4:25 P.M. (CBS)

DETROIT AT KANSAS CITY, 8:20 P.M. (NBC)

MONDAY, OCT. 13

BUFFALO AT ATLANTA, 7:15 P.M. (ESPN)

CHICAGO AT WASHINGTON, 8:15 P.M. (ABC)

BYES: HOUSTON, MINNESOTA

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NBA PRE-SEASON

Milwaukee 103 Miami 93MILWAUKEE 103 MIAMI 83

HOUSTON 122 ATLANTA 113

SAN ANTONIO 119 GUA LONG-LIONS 88

DETROIT 128 MEMPHIS 112

DALLAS 106 OKLAHOMA CITY 89

DENVER 112 TORONTO 108

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+++WNBA SCORES+++

CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

GAME ONE: LAS VEGAS 89 PHOENIX 86 (VEGAS LEADS SERIES 1-0)

GAME 2: LAS VEGAS 91 PHOENIX 78 (VEGAS LEADS SERIES 2-0)

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NHL PRE-SEASON

NO GAMES SCHEDULED

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+++MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER+++

NO GAMES SCHEDULED

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+++TOP NATIONAL HEADLINES/NEWS RELEASES+++

BASEBALL NEWS

JACOB MISIOROWSKI, BREWERS OVERPOWER CUBS, GRAB 2-0 SERIES LEAD

MILWAUKEE — Hard-throwing rookie Jacob Misiorowski, a All-Star this summer after making just five major league starts, lost his way in the second half of the regular season.

He regained his form in a big way on Monday in his postseason debut, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs for a 2-0 lead in the National League Division Series.

Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn each belted a three-run homer to rally the Brewers, who trailed 3-0 after a half-inning. Milwaukee’s William Contreras hit a go-ahead solo shot.

Misiorowski (1-0) got the win with three innings of scoreless relief. He allowed one hit and walked two, striking out four of the 12 batters he faced.

The 23-year-old right-hander was the second of six Brewers relievers who combined to throw 7 1/3 scoreless innings of one-hit ball.

“He was one of the keys to the game, and there was a lot of them.” Brewers manager Pat Murphy said. “This game was in a lot of different parts, but Miz stepped up. You guys get all enthralled with mph. I’m enthralled that he wasn’t giving up free bases, kept his composure with runners and that type of thing.”

Misiorowski hit 100 mph or more with 31 of his 57 pitches, reaching 104.3. It was an impressive display after he went 1-2 with a 5.36 ERA in 10 games (nine starts) following the All-Star break.

“I honestly don’t know,” said Misiorowski, when asked what it was like to throw 104 mph. “I wasn’t really feeling anything. There was so much adrenaline, and I wasn’t really feeling anything. I was just kind of doing it.”

Chourio did the job after entering the day questionable due to a hamstring issue that forced him out of Game 1. He put the Brewers in front 7-3 with a two-out shot to center off Daniel Palencia in the fourth inning. Caleb Durbin, who was hit by a pitch an NL-high 24 times during the regular season, was plunked with one out and Joey Ortiz singled with two outs.

“We made a couple mistakes with multiple runners on base, and after getting off to a great start, those mistakes with two three-run homers,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. “You’re not going to win playoff games giving up two three-run homers. That was just too much to overcome.”

After the teams exchanged three-run blasts in the first inning, Contreras put the Brewers up 4-3 with a two-out solo homer in the third off starter Shota Imanaga (0-1).

“If you have different ways to win, if you just rely on one thing, it’s harder to win,” Murphy said. “I’m really pleased we did. Vaughn’s home run and then Contreras and Chourio’s homers was the difference in the game. But you don’t see that from the Brewers very often. But it was great it did (happen).”

The Cubs felt great after the top of the first inning. Nico Hoerner singled with one out before Kyle Tucker walked. Seiya Suzuki then crushed a 1-1 pitch from Milwaukee spot starter Aaron Ashby 440 feet to left to make it 3-0.

The Brewers answered in the bottom half, all after two outs. Contreras and Christian Yelich had back-to-back singles and Vaughn sent a 3-2 pitch over the wall in left for his first homer since Aug. 15.

“We had one hit after the second inning. That’s going to add up to a lot of zeros, and that’s what happened the last seven or eight innings,” Counsell said. “We’ve got to find a way to just create more pressure, and that’s baserunners, hits, walks.”

Game 3 of the best-of-five series is scheduled for Wednesday in Chicago.

Milwaukee, which won the NLDS opener 9-3 on Saturday, finished five games ahead of the Cubs in the division during the regular season with a franchise-record 97 victories. The Brewers have the No. 1 overall seed and home-field advantage for the entire postseason.

The Brewers are in the playoffs for the seventh time in eight seasons but have not won a playoff series since the 2018 NLDS.

FOUR-RUN INNING SENDS DODGERS TO 2-0 NLDS EDGE ON PHILLIES

The Los Angeles Dodgers wanted to make sure they got one victory in Philadelphia during the first two games of the National League Division Series.

Getting two wins just doubled the fun and the odds of advancing.

Blake Snell allowed one hit over six shutout innings and Will Smith delivered a two-run single during a four-run seventh as the Dodgers recorded a 4-3 victory over the host Phillies on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series.

Snell (2-0) struck out nine and walked four in Game 2 for Los Angeles, which will look to complete a three-game sweep at home on Wednesday.

“To play here and get two wins in this environment is special,” Snell said. “The team is clicking right now. It’s a lot of fun.”

Postseason force Teoscar Hernandez had two hits and Roki Sasaki registered the final out as the Dodgers thrived in the intense Philadelphia atmosphere.

“For us to come out here, we were like, ‘Get one,’” first baseman Freddie Freeman said. “Then obviously when we won two days ago, we were gung-ho about getting two here. This is a hard place to play.

“We obviously put ourselves in a great position entering Wednesday. … To win two in this environment is massive.”

Edmundo Sosa’s soft single to center with two outs in the fifth was Philadelphia’s lone hit off Snell. Nick Castellanos had a two-run double for the Phillies.

Los Angeles reliever Blake Treinen entered in the ninth with the Dodgers leading 4-1, and he didn’t fare well.

Alec Bohm led off with a single to center, and J.T. Realmuto followed with a double to left. Castellanos reached for an outside sweeper and plopped it into left for the double to bring Philadelphia within one.

Alex Vesia entered, and Bryson Stott’s bid for a sacrifice bunt was foiled when Max Muncy threw to third and Mookie Betts tagged out Castellanos. Pinch hitter Harrison Bader followed with a single to left, and then Max Kapler bounced into a fielder’s choice to leave runners on the corners with two outs.

Sasaki replaced Vesia, and he retired Trea Turner on a grounder to second for his second save of the postseason.

Phillies manager Rob Thomson defended his decision to play for the tie, saying his bullpen was in better shape than Los Angeles’.

He also looked at the late-game charge as a positive sign.

“I love the fight in the eighth and ninth inning,” Thomson said. “We fought like hell and hopefully that carries over into Wednesday. This is a resilient group, our backs are against the wall, and we’ll come out fighting.”

Philadelphia’s Jesus Luzardo (0-1) pitched six-plus strong innings and was charged with two runs, three hits and one walk. He struck out five.

Luzardo retired 17 straight Dodgers before running into trouble in the seventh.

Teoscar Hernandez lined a leadoff single to center, and Freeman followed with a well-hit double to right.

Luzardo exited in favor of Orion Kerkering. One out later, Enrique Hernandez hit a grounder to shortstop, and Teoscar Hernandez slid in safely ahead of Turner’s throw to break the scoreless tie.

The bases were loaded with two outs when Smith laced a first-pitch sweeper into left-center to drive in two and make it 3-0.

Matt Strahm was summoned to face Shohei Ohtani, who ripped a single to right to knock in Muncy to complete the four-run uprising.

The Phillies got on the board in the eighth as Kepler hit a one-out triple to right off Emmet Sheehan and scored on Turner’s single to center.

Sheehan struck out Kyle Schwarber and retired Bryce Harper on a fly to center to end the inning.

The top three in the Philadelphia order — Turner, Schwarber and Harper — are struggling in the series. Turner and Harper are both 1-for-7 with three strikeouts and Schwarber is 0-for-7 with five strikeouts.

“I wouldn’t say pressing,” Harper said of the trio’s struggles. “We’re missing pitches over the plate and they’re making good pitches and that’s how baseball works sometimes.”

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NFL NEWS

TREVOR LAWRENCE’S DRAMATIC LATE TD LIFTS JAGUARS OVER CHIEFS

Trevor Lawrence ran for a 1-yard touchdown with 23 seconds left to give Jacksonville a 31-28 win over the visiting Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night, as the Jaguars improved to 4-1 for the first time since 2007.

Lawrence stumbled to the turf after receiving the snap when the right guard stepped on his foot, but he got to his feet before being touched, broke an ankle tackle and reached the end zone. That capped off a seven-play, 60-yard drive after the Chiefs grabbed a 28-24 lead with 1:45 left on a 2-yard Kareem Hunt touchdown run.

The fourth quarter featured three lead changes as the Jaguars defeated the Chiefs (2-3) for the first time since 2009, snapping an eight-game losing streak in the series.

Lawrence completed 18 of 25 passes for 221 yards, a touchdown and an interception. He also ran for a team-high 54 yards and his first two rushing touchdowns of the season.

Patrick Mahomes threw for 318 yards with a touchdown and an interception. He also ran for a team-high 60 yards and a score while Hunt had a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns and 49 rushing yards.

The Jaguars scored 21 consecutive points after falling behind 14-0. Devin Lloyd gave Jacksonville its first lead of the game with 2:19 left in the third quarter when he intercepted a Mahomes pass and returned it 99 yards for a TD, the longest interception return in franchise history.

Brian Thomas Jr. led Jacksonville with four receptions for 80 yards, and Travis Hunter had three catches for 64 yards.

Tyquan Thornton led the Chiefs with 90 receiving yards on three catches. Travis Kelce had a game-high seven receptions for 61 yards and a TD.

Kansas City opened the scoring with a 2-yard touchdown pass from Mahomes to Kelce for the Chiefs’ first first-quarter touchdown of the season.

The Jaguars nearly tied it up on the ensuing possession, but Lawrence had the ball knocked out of his hands by Nick Bolton while trying to reach across the goal line on fourth-and-1. George Karlaftis recovered the fumble.

Mahomes extended the lead to 14-0 on a 9-yard run with 10:44 left in the half.

Jacksonville finished its response the next time, capping off a 13-play drive with a 3-yard touchdown pass from Lawrence to Parker Washington late in the second quarter.

The Jaguars tied it at 14 early in the third quarter on a 10-yard Lawrence TD run to finish an 87-yard drive.

After the pick-six, Kansas City responded with an interception of Lawrence that set the offense up at the Jaguars 19. Two plays later, Hunt tied it up again with a 5-yard run with 12:20 left.

Jacksonville reclaimed the lead on the ensuing drive with a 52-yard field goal from Cam Little that made it 24-21 with 8:08 left.

FORMER NFL QUARTERBACK MARK SANCHEZ IS NOW FACING A FELONY CHARGE IN INDIANAPOLIS ALTERCATION

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is now facing a felony charge of battery involving serious bodily injury in addition to the misdemeanor charges stemming from a weekend incident in Indianapolis that led to his arrest.

Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears made the announcement about the new charge, which carries a potential sentence of one to six years in prison, during a news conference Monday with Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Chris Bailey. Mears said the investigation is ongoing.

“One of the challenges you have in a case like this is that you are dealing with individuals who are receiving medical care and that’s, obviously, the most important thing, that individuals are treated appropriately,” Mears said. “But once we were provided with additional information about the victim’s current medical condition, it became clear to us that additional charges needed to be filed.”

Sanchez had been scheduled for a court hearing Tuesday on the original charges but that was rescheduled to Nov. 4. Sanchez remains hospitalized and was listed in stable condition Monday morning.

One of Sanchez’s attorneys, James Voyles, declined to comment on the case.

The Fox Sports analyst was pepper-sprayed and stabbed multiple times during a late-night altercation in a downtown Indianapolis alley over the weekend, which resulted in criminal charges against him, according to court records filed Sunday.

A police affidavit alleges that Sanchez, smelling of alcohol, accosted a 69-year-old truck driver who backed into a hotel’s loading docks, leading to a confrontation outside the vehicle that prompted the driver to pull out a knife to defend himself.

Sanchez was hospitalized with stab wounds to his upper right torso, the affidavit signed by a police detective said. The truck driver, identified as P.T., had a cut to his left cheek, it said.

Mears said his office received an amended probable cause affidavit Monday, which led to the additional charge because the truck driver suffered serious injuries.

Mears said police are still gathering information and have several outstanding warrants.

“The chief and his team continue to work on this matter, continue to track down additional details for us and really supplement that probable cause affidavit,” Mears said. “I cannot say enough good things about the work that took place at IMPD. There’s a ton of information to sift through and gather.”

MARK SANCHEZ, FOX SUED OVER INCIDENT WITH TRUCK DRIVER

A 69-year-old truck driver has filed a civil lawsuit against Mark Sanchez and the Fox Corporation in Indiana state court, alleging the former NFL quarterback, now a Fox Sports analyst, assaulted him during a downtown Indianapolis altercation last weekend.

Prosecutors upgraded the charges in Sanchez’s criminal case earlier Monday, adding a felony count of battery resulting in serious bodily injury to three prior misdemeanors.

The plaintiff, identified in filings as Perry Tole, accuses Sanchez of assault and battery and asserts Fox is liable for negligent hiring, retention and supervision. The complaint says Fox “knew or should have known about Defendant, Sanchez’s unfitness as an employee, propensity for drinking and/or harmful conduct,” and seeks compensatory and punitive damages, legal fees and other relief.

According to the suit and police affidavits, the confrontation unfolded around 12:30 a.m. Saturday in an alley between the Westin and Marriott hotels. Tole was parked to service restaurant grease collection when Sanchez, described as appearing intoxicated, approached, told Tole he could not be there, attempted to enter the vehicle and prevented him from using his phone.

The filing says the exchange escalated physically with Tole using pepper spray, but the struggle continued. Responding officers found Tole bleeding from the head and face, including a deep laceration through his left cheek, documented in hospital photographs.

Sanchez was stabbed during the incident and transported to nearby Eskenazi Hospital, where he was placed under arrest on misdemeanor charges of battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication. Prosecutor Ryan Mears later added the Level 5 felony, which carries a potential one- to six-year sentence upon conviction.

Investigators cited multiple surveillance angles from the area and civilian witnesses with the truck driver telling police he stabbed Sanchez in self-defense.

Sanchez intends to plead not guilty, according to court records. He is represented by Indianapolis attorney James Voyles, with a pretrial hearing set for Nov. 4.

Fox did not issue a statement regarding Sanchez’s status. On Sunday’s pregame show, host Curt Menefee said the network was “still trying to wrap our heads around” the incident. Sanchez had been in Indianapolis for the Raiders-Colts broadcast assignment.

HAVING JAYDEN DANIELS BACK CHANGES EVERYTHING FOR THE WASHINGTON COMMANDERS

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jayden Daniels plopped his helmet on the sideline and turned to see general manager Adam Peters in a blazer. They slapped palms and hugged, both with big smiles. Yes, Daniels was back in action for the Washington Commanders — and back in a big way.

The exchange between the star QB and the guy who selected him second in last year’s NFL draft came after Daniels connected with Deebo Samuel on a fourth-down touchdown pass with a little more than a minute left Sunday, capping a 99-yard drive and a 27-10 victory at the Los Angeles Chargers and their seemingly elite defense.

The win was Washington’s first on the road this season, put the club back above .500 at 3-2 and made clear, yet again, that a healthy Daniels changes everything for coach Dan Quinn’s club.

“He just has an X factor about him on the third and fourth downs,” Quinn said. “He can go create and make some plays.”

Daniels went 15 of 26 for 231 yards and the scoring toss to Samuel. The reigning AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year also ran eight times for 39 yards, including a designed run on the game’s second play, perhaps to show everyone — including Daniels himself — that the injured left knee that held him out for the previous two games, and was protected Sunday by a bulky brace, was just fine.

Asked afterward how he felt in his first action in 3 1/2 weeks, Daniels replied: “I mean, y’all tell me how the knee looked.”

Daniels and the Commanders face Caleb Williams and the visiting Chicago Bears next.

What’s working

The running game — specifically rookie back Jacory “Bill” Croskey-Merritt. Croskey-Merritt had a breakout performance, gaining 111 yards on 14 carries — a 7.9-yard average — and scoring twice. The one negative: He lost a fumble. “I showed,” Croskey-Merritt said, “I can just make plays when my name is called.” He got a chance to shine as the featured back after Washington rotated runners ever since Austin Ekeler was lost for the season. The Commanders lead the NFL with 156.4 yards rushing per game; the Bears’ defense allows 164.5 yards per game on the ground, 31st of 32 clubs.

What needs help

Starts on the road. For the third time in three away games, Washington fell behind. On Sunday, it trailed 10-0 in the first quarter — just like it did last week at Atlanta in a loss. And in Week 2, the Commanders fell behind 14-0 at Green Bay in a loss. At least this time, Quinn’s team recovered, scoring the game’s last 27 points.

Stock up

The defense. The Commanders turned in their most complete defensive performance of 2025 against Justin Herbert, sacking him five times, limiting him to 166 yards passing and shutting out the Chargers over the last three quarters. Sure, it helped that LA’s offensive line was depleted. The entire complexion of the game switched when Washington’s Quan Martin stripped Quentin Johnson in the second quarter, and Marshon Lattimore recovered the fumble. The hosts led 10-0 then; Washington turned the turnover into a TD and was on its way. “It gave us a breath of fresh air,” cornerback Mike Sainristil said. “From that point forward, we were where we needed to be all the time.”

Stock down

Chris Moore. The 10th-year receiver had one pass sent his way Sunday … and it went right through his hands in the end zone. Moore was targeted three times in Washington’s previous game — and had zero catches that day, too.

Injuries

Washington came out of a game this season without any significant new injuries, for a change, although WR Terry McLaurin sat out for the second consecutive week with a bad quadriceps muscle. Another starting receiver, Noah Brown, missed his third consecutive game with groin and knee issues.

Key stat

3 — Turnovers forced by Washington’s defense the past two games after collecting zero in the season’s first three games. Sainristil has two of the three, with an interception of Herbert at the goal line in the fourth quarter on Sunday following his pick of Michael Penix Jr. a week earlier in Atlanta.

Next steps

Hosting first-year head coach Ben Johnson and the Bears (2-2), who are coming off their bye following two wins in a row, next week means revisiting one of the signature plays of Daniels’ rookie season: The 52-yard Hail Mary TD throw to Brown to end Washington’s 18-15 victory on Oct. 27, 2024.

SAQUON BARKLEY STRUGGLES TO DUPLICATE HIS 2,000-YARD RUSHING SEASON FOR DEFENDING CHAMPION EAGLES

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Maybe Saquon Barkley should fire off a cryptic social media post in the next day or two if he wants to carry the ball more than six times.

What else would it take for the Philadelphia Eagles to remember they have a 2,000-yard rusher and the 2024 AP Offensive Player of the Year in the backfield?

Forget chasing history as the first running back to get consecutive 2,000-yard rushing seasons. Barkley might not even crack 1,000 yards at his paltry rate through five games for the Eagles (4-1). Barkley rushed for only 30 yards — he got 17 of them on one carry in his longest run of the season — in Sunday’s 21-17 loss to Denver and has only 267 yards total on the season.

For a quick refresher on just how dominant Barkley was last season, he ran for a franchise-record 255 yards and 205 yards in two games against the Rams.

Barkley returns to his first NFL home to play the New York Giants on Thursday night looking for any kind of spark to get his season going. Of course, he’s not the one calling the plays; that falls on first-year offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo (with game-planning input from coach Nick Sirianni) and he’s the one who decided to give Barkley a season-low six carries.

The Eagles tried to placate their receivers after Brown caused a minor stir last week with a post that seemed to indicate he was unhappy with his role. Brown later clarified his post was much ado about nothing, though it’s clear the Eagles listened. DeVonta Smith had his first 100-yard receiving game of the season and Brown was targeted eight times (with five catches).

Barkley actually topped Brown in receiving yards 58-43 thanks to a 47-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter that stretched the Eagles’ lead to 17-3.

Denver scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns as part of a comeback that saw the Eagles get shut out in the final frame.

“You always want to come out of that game with Saquon getting enough touches for the type of player he is,” Sirianni said. “We’ll look for solutions. We’re on a short week trying to get better to put ourselves in position to go play against another NFC opponent.”

Barkley — who in March signed a two-year contract extension with $36 million guaranteed — took the high road when pressed on his light workload.

“I’m not really going to get too caught up in that,” Barkley said. “At the end of the day, whether we ran the ball enough or not, we had an opportunity to win a football game. We didn’t.”

Barkley ran for 176 yards in his only game against the Giants last season and sat out the finale with nothing at stake for the Eagles except his shot at topping Eric Dickerson for the NFL season rushing record. Barkley’s postseason run did help him set the NFL total season rushing record with 2,504 yards. He ran for a modest 57 yards against Kansas City in the Super Bowl.

Who knew that number would be considered a breakout performance this season?

What’s working

Smith and Brown each flashed reminders of their value to the offense.

What needs help

Cleaning up penalties. The Broncos caught a huge break in their rally when the Eagles had a late fourth-down pass conversion called back on an illegal shift penalty whistled against Barkley. The Eagles were instead forced to punt.

“Saquon started the motion before we were set, so that’s on us,” Sirianni said. “We want to get up and get set as quick as we possibly can, so then you can go through all the different things that you need to go through at the line of scrimmage to help you execute the play. That’s something where we can’t make that mistake. That’s a mistake that’ll get you, and it obviously got us.”

Stock up

Smith didn’t raise the fuss that Brown did, but he also was unhappy with his lack of touches this season. He had a season-long 52-yard reception and a season-high 114 yards receiving.

Stock down

Jalen Hurts did throw for 280 yards and two touchdown passses. He also has seven passing TDs this season without an interception. But he took six sacks — and there were dropbacks where he could have thrown the ball away — and passed for only 68 yards on the Eagles’ final five possessions when the defending champions were in dire need of a comeback.

Injuries

The Eagles lost left guard Landon Dickerson to an ankle injury, and there was no immediate update on his availability for Thursday. The three-time Pro Bowl lineman appeared to get hurt when a teammate rolled over his leg on a block.

Dickerson needed meniscus surgery on his right knee during training camp but was still in the lineup on opening night only 22 days after the procedure. He later suffered a back injury.

Brett Toth filled in for Dickerson against the Broncos.

Key stat

Dallas Goedert has a touchdown catch in three straight games for the longest streak by an Eagles tight end since Zach Ertz had one in four straight games in 2017.

Next steps

The Eagles have a short week and a short road trip against the Giants to try to get things right and start playing like defending champions.

DOWDLE’S BIG RUNNING GAME MAY HELP PANTHERS FORGE IDENTITY THEY CAN HANG THEIR HAT ON MOVING FORWARD

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bryce Young called Sunday’s 27-24 come-from-behind victory over the Miami Dolphins a huge boost for the Carolina Panthers in terms of finding their identity.

And he may be right.

It wasn’t only that the Panthers proved they could overcome adversity by erasing a 17-point first-half deficit, but also the manner in which they did it.

Carolina (2-3) didn’t panic down 17-0 with 10:48 left in the second quarter, but it instead stuck with the running game and grinded out 237 yards on the ground behind Rico Dowdle to remain unbeaten at home. Despite missing three offensive linemen because of injury, the Panthers wore down the Dolphins in the second half, with Dowdle picking up gains of 53 and 43 yards.

Dowdle’s 206 yards rushing were tied for the second most in franchise history, and more than 200 of them came after Carolina fell behind 17-0 in the second quarter following two Young turnovers.

“It’s huge. When you are able to rush for that amount, be that productive in the run game … that makes your job easier as a quarterback,” Young said. “They have to respect that stuff. It’s something we know we’re capable of. It’s on us to continue to excel there.”

Granted the big outing on the ground came against the league’s 30th-ranked run defense, so it’s important to keep the victory in perspective.

Defensively, the Panthers were able to hold the Dolphins to 19 yards rushing.

There is no denying it was a huge for an organization that has been searching for an identity since well before Young’s arrival as the No. 1 draft pick in 2023. Carolina hasn’t been to the postseason since 2017 and hasn’t won a playoff game since making it to the Super Bowl 10 years ago.

But if the Panthers can play the type of football they did on Sunday, they will at least have a chance to compete in the NFC South.

The next step will be maintaining consistency.

Two weeks ago, the Panthers soundly defeated the Atlanta Falcons at home 30-0, only to go on the road last week and get blown out 42-13 by the New England Patriots.

If the Panthers can get Chuba Hubbard back from a calf injury — he is listed as day to day and will be reevaluated next week — then Carolina could have a solid one-two punch in the backfield. And while the Panthers may not have quite the talent to contend for a Super Bowl, it’s a good start for an organization that has been in dire need of something to hang its hat on.

What’s working

The Panthers are finally getting their tight ends more involved in the offense, if only in the red zone. Mitchell Evans’ go-ahead, 4-yard touchdown catch with 1:59 left in the game was his second score in two weeks. Tight end Tommy Tremble also scored last week. Now the challenge will be for that position group to assert itself outside of the red zone. Tremble and Evans combined Sunday for just two catches for 11 yards.

What needs help

Young has to take better care of the football after he spoiled the team’s first two drives with a fumble and interception in Miami territory. It marked the second time this season Young has turned the ball over on Carolina’s first two possessions. It happened in Week 2 against the Cardinals, a game in which the Panthers also bounced back before their comeback attempt fell short in Arizona.

Stock up

Dowdle exceeded expectations, finishing the game tied for the second-most rushing yards in a game in franchise history. He repeatedly got to the second level of defense and broke tackles by peeling off long runs, showing power and force.

After having to accept a backup role in Carolina after starting last season in Dallas, Dowdle ran like a player with a purpose.

And coach Dave Canales took notice.

“The attitude that he ran with, the violence that he ran with, finishing through arm tackles, it’s something that we’ve been challenging our guys on,” Canales said. “When we get you to the second level, have a plan for how you finish, and I saw a great finish today out of Rico.” Expect the big day to lead to more playing time for Dowdle, even after Hubbard returns to his starting role.

Stock down

Punt returns continue to be an adventure for the Panthers. On Sunday, returner DeeJay Dallas allowed one punt to hit the ground near the Carolina 20 and roll all the way to the 2 before it was downed by the Dolphins.

Injuries

The Panthers’ big numbers on the ground were even more impressive considering three of their offensive linemen are on injured reserve, including guard Robert Hunt. … Carolina emerged from Sunday’s win with no major new injuries.

Key number

3-117 — The Panthers’ record prior to Sunday in games in which they trailed by at least 17 points.

Next steps

The Panthers are back home on Sunday to face the Dallas Cowboys, looking to go 3-0 at Bank of America Stadium.

TURNOVER TROUBLE KEEPS PLAGUING THE GIANTS, WHO NEXT HOST THE EAGLES ON THURSDAY NIGHT

Jaxson Dart showed leadership beyond his two NFL starts when the rookie quarterback took responsibility for the New York Giants’ loss at previously winless New Orleans that dropped them to 1-4.

Dart’s two interceptions and lost fumble played a role, but the turnover trouble went beyond him. Fellow rookie Cam Skattebo and veteran receiver Darius Slayton also put the ball on the ground against the Saints, with those mistakes showing just how thin New York’s margin for error is after losing Malik Nabers to a season-ending knee injury.

“None of us did a good enough job,” coach Brian Daboll said.

Only three teams in the league have more giveaways than the Giants’ eight. And the task gets even tougher on a short week with the defending Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles in town Thursday night fresh off their first defeat of the season.

Dart, who will be playing his first NFC East game, told teammates in the visiting locker room at the Superdome that he is going to work harder and get better. He is no stranger to a quick turnaround, likening it to the Egg Bowl between Mississippi and Mississippi State in college, but this is an even tighter timeline — with the difficulty level ratcheting up.

“I understand the timing a little,” Dart said. “The good thing for me is that I have guys in the room who have done it for a really long time. I try to make a schedule, and it’s going to be a lighter week on our bodies, but the communication has to be at an all-time high to make sure that everybody is on the same page.”

What’s working

Before halftime, Dart and the offense moved the ball efficiently and effectively, especially involving tight ends. He threw a couple of touchdown passes to Theo Johnson and connected with Daniel Bellinger three times for 40 yards.

Something has to give with Nabers out, and a young QB using tall targets as a safety valve is a good place to start.

“(It) gives the defense something different to look at,” Johnson said of two-tight end sets. “We can run out of it, catch out of it. Me and Bellinger get more action in the passing game. It is tough to defend when you’ve got guys that can do everything at the tight end position.”

What needs help

The pass rush that gave Justin Herbert fits when the Giants beat the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4 did not record a single sack of Spencer Rattler, who entered 0-10 and left with his first professional victory.

“I don’t think we did not dominate,” nose tackle Dexter Lawrence. “They got the ball off quick a lot, most of the time. When they didn’t, that’s when we got pressure. But I wouldn’t say we didn’t dominate up front.”

Lawrence missed practice last week with an illness and was on the field for less than half of the defensive snaps. That’s a big factor given what he does to open lanes for edge rushers Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Abdul Carter.

“I wanted to be here for the guys and play as much as I could,” Lawrence said. “(Defensive line coach Andre Patterson) did a good job taking care of me out there and listening to me and letting me do what I could do.”

Stock up

When Dart was throwing to players on his own team, he was pretty good at it, completing 26 of 40 passes for 202 yards. Teammates jumped to his defense afterward.

“I don’t know that he struggled,” Slayton said. “Pretty much every mistake that he might have made, we probably could have helped him out. It was a tough day.”

Stock down

Cornerback Deonte Banks was flagged for pass interference in the first quarter and was used much more on special teams than defense the rest of the way, with Cor’Dale Flott getting the bulk of the work instead.

“(Banks has) done some good things, and I trust both of those guys,” Daboll said. “We have to keep working on our technique. I know (secondary coach Marquand Manuel) is out there with those guys every day working on technique and getting their head around what they need to get their head around and not being as handsy. We’ll continue to do that.”

Injuries

Running back Tyrone Tracy could return Thursday after missing the past two games because of a right shoulder injury. Defensive back Dru Phillips’ ankle injury bears watching with less practice time before facing Philadelphia.

Key number

32.3% — Conversion rate on third down this season, the third worst in the league, after being 3 of 10 against the Saints.

What’s next

Another prime-time challenge in the Eagles, who opened as 7-point road favorites on BetMGM Sportsbook. The Giants lost to Kansas City in their first home night game of the season, and that was on a Sunday.

“We just got to hydrate, do the things you do later in the week earlier in the week and get ready to play,” Lawrence said.

SILLY MISTAKES, COSTLY BLUNDERS AND HEAD-SCRATCHING DECISIONS LED TO SLOPPY FOOTBALL

Sunday was filled with sloppy football, silly mistakes and head-scratching decisions.

Another NFL player gave away a touchdown by carelessly dropping the ball before he crossed the goal line. A roughing-the-kicker penalty erased a touchdown return in a different game. The Super Bowl champions ignored their record-setting running back.

The most egregious play of Week 5 occurred when Cardinals running back Emari Demercado turned a 72-yard touchdown run into a touchback by slowing down near the goal line and releasing the ball as Titans cornerback L’Jarius Sneed swiped at his arm. Officials initially ruled it a touchdown but a video review showed Demercado didn’t have possession when he entered the end zone.

Instead of increasing Arizona’s 21-6 lead, Demercado’s gaffe kept Tennessee in the game. Teammate Dadrion Taylor-Demerson then gave the Titans a chance to win after he intercepted Cam Ward’s pass but fumbled while falling to the ground in a wild play that resulted in a touchdown for Tennessee. Receiver Tyler Lockett fell on the loose ball in the end zone, cutting the Cardinals’ lead to 21-19 with 4:51 left. Joey Slye made a 29-yard field goal as time expired and the Titans beat the Cardinals to snap a 10-game losing streak.

Last week, Colts receiver Adonai Mitchell committed the same costly miscue as Demercado, which makes the latest blunder even more inexcusable because it should have been on the forefront of every player’s mind. Mitchell held the ball out as he neared the goal line and lost control of it for a touchback, negating what would have been a spectacular 76-yard touchdown reception against the Los Angeles Rams in a 27-20 loss.

“I just made a mistake. Really no excuse,” Demercado told reporters. “Obviously emotional. Big play. I just got to be smarter.”

Penalty fest

A penalty flag wasn’t thrown on every big play this week, but it seemed that way in several games.

The worst may have been the roughing-the-kicker call on Chargers reserve linebacker Marlowe Wax that wiped out a 57-yard punt return touchdown by Ladd McConkey late in the second quarter. Los Angeles led Washington 10-7 at the time. The penalty allowed the Commanders to retain possession and they ended up with a tying field goal on the drive on the way to a 27-10 win.

The Chargers were one of 10 teams that had at least nine penalties. Those teams went 4-6.

“It’s on us to fix that,” Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert said of the penalties. “You can’t expect to win games like that when you’re having penalties like that.”

The Patriots gave the Bills 30 yards on consecutive plays after taking a 20-10 lead in the fourth quarter. After a roughing-the-passer penalty, James Cook was stopped for a 4-yard loss on an excellent play by Harold Landry. But Joshua Farmer inexplicably drilled him seconds after the whistle. Josh Allen tossed a touchdown pass a few plays later but the Patriots ended up handing Buffalo its first loss, 23-20.

Questionable decisions

Philadelphia’s play-calling again was curious. This time, it wasn’t because frustrated wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith weren’t involved in the offense in a 21-17 loss to Denver. Instead, the duo combined for 13 catches on 18 targets while Saquon Barkley got just six carries in a game in which the Eagles led 10-3 at halftime and 17-3 going into the fourth quarter.

The offense had two possessions with a 14-point lead. Barkley got a carry on one of the 10 plays and a false start stopped it. Jalen Hurts completed 2 of 6 passes, got sacked once and scrambled for 4 yards on another.

Barkley was the AP Offensive Player of the Year in 2024 and set an NFL record by rushing for 2,504 yards in the regular season and playoffs. He’s struggled this season but had 30 yards on his six carries and also caught a 47-yard TD pass.

Coach Nick Sirianni and offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo needed to open up the offense, stretch the field and utilize Brown and Smith more. But giving the ball to the running backs on just nine of 55 plays was surprising and uncharacteristic for a team that had won 20 of its previous 21 games.

“I just think we’re searching for improvement and so given what type of team we’re built to be, we have to be able to establish the run in some regard and that could look different,” Hurts said. “It may not be what it’s been, but ultimately being able to lean on the run game is important. So we just have to look into how we can improve in that area and go out there and take ownership of the things that we can control and grow from this opportunity.”

THE BILLS ARE UNDEFEATED NO MORE AFTER BEATING THEMSELVES IN LOSS TO RIVAL PATRIOTS

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — It was difficult enough for Josh Allen to watch helplessly on the sideline as New England quarterback Drake Maye marched the Patriots 37 yards to set up Andy Borregales’ decisive 52-yard field goal with 15 seconds left.

What was worse for the Bills’ quarterback is knowing how much of a hand he and his teammates played in the 23-20 loss on Sunday night.

As if three turnovers, two by Allen, were not enough: The offense came up short on a final drive that stalled at New England’s 27, leaving Buffalo settling for Matt Prater hitting a game-tying 45-yard field goal with 2:17 left.

“We just played sloppy,” Allen said. “Not gonna win a football game, turning the ball over three times … That’s just bad football and we just did not play good tonight.”

In dropping to 4-1, Buffalo joined the Philadelphia Eagles, who lost to Denver, in being the NFL’s final two unbeaten teams to lose on Sunday. The outcome also ended Buffalo’s regular-season home winning streak at 14, one short of matching the team record.

And suddenly the five-time defending AFC East champions find themselves in a divisional race that has the upstart Patriots (3-2) on their heels.

“Respect to them. They came in, they knew what they had to do. They took care of the football. We didn’t,” Allen said.

The first sign of trouble came on Buffalo’s opening drive, which ended with Allen losing a fumble on a botched handoff to Dawson Knox at midfield. Two series later, wide receiver Keon Coleman lost a fumble, which the Patriots recovered at Buffalo’s 11.

Credit the Bills’ defense for limiting the Patriots to a field goal off the first two turnovers.

The turning point, however, came with Allen’s interception in the third quarter. Trailing 13-10 and facing second-and-13 at New England’s 19, Allen forced a throw over the middle intended for Khalil Shakir, only to have defensive back Marcus Jones jump in front and pick it off.

Maye responded with an 11-play, 90-yard drive capped by Rhamondre Stevenson’s second touchdown run in building a 20-10 lead.

“I really don’t think that was a force. It was just a bad ball,” Allen said of the interception. “I saw Khalil and I just left it a little inside and the kid made a good play.”

Adding salt to the wound was having former Bills star receiver Stefon Diggs finish with 10 catches for 146 yards in his first trip back to Buffalo since being traded to Houston in April 2024. It was the type of outing the Bills were accustomed to seeing Diggs perform in a Buffalo uniform during his four-year stint with the team.

The sloppiness was uncharacteristic of a Bills team that had turned the ball over once this season — Allen throwing an interception in a 31-19 win over New Orleans last week. Before being picked off last week, Allen had committed just one turnover in his previous 12 starts, including playoffs.

The opening-drive turnover came after Buffalo scored touchdowns on the first possession in each of its first four outings this season — and 12 total, dating to the start of 2024.

The offense struggled overall with New England bottling up Buffalo’s running attack. James Cook was limited to 49 yards rushing and no catches, the first time he’s failed to crack 100 yards from scrimmage this season. Cook also had his franchise-record streak of scoring a touchdown rushing end at eight games.

Penalties didn’t help, with Buffalo flagged 11 times for 90 yards.

“Woulda, shoulda, coulda, right?” coach Sean McDermott said. “It wasn’t anything they did. But, again, all learning opportunities for us as a team, and that’s what we need to do.”

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AP TOP 25 EXTRA POINTS: NO. 23 MEMPHIS GIVES STATE OF TENNESSEE 3 TEAMS IN RANKINGS FOR FIRST TIME

Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Memphis are no strangers to The Associated Press college football poll. Until now, the three schools from the Volunteer State had never been ranked in the Top 25 together.

Memphis is the first Bowl Subdivision team to go 6-0 and achieve bowl eligibility, and Sunday the Tigers received their first ranking of the season at No. 23.

“Hopefully we continue to win football games and hopefully there continues to be positive headlines about this group and about this program,” sixth-year coach Ryan Silvefield said. “We want to continue to see that leaping Tiger, that Memphis logo, on national television week after week and people talking about us in a positive light — not only about this athletic department, this football program, but our great city.”

The Tigers, who won 34 games over four seasons with Seth Henigan at quarterback, have rallied around Brendon Lewis and are among the front-runners for the Group of Five bid in the College Football Playoff. Lewis, who transferred from Nevada, leads an offense averaging 40.5 points per game to rank second in the American Conference and 450 yards per game to rank third.

Memphis’ season highlight so far is its 32-31 win over Arkansas in a game in which it trailed by 18 points in the second quarter. The Tigers have lopsided wins over Florida Atlantic and Tulsa since. Their toughest remaining games, against No. 24 South Florida and Tulane, are at home.

No. 12 Tennessee, the state’s flagship institution, has appeared in at least one poll in all but eight seasons since 1985. They’ve been absent in only two polls since the start of the 2022 season, and their 642 total weeks as a ranked team are 13th-most.

The Vols (4-1) go into this week’s home game against Arkansas with the nation’s top scoring offense, at 51 points per game. They’ve scored over 40 points in five consecutive games for the first time. Their four defensive touchdowns lead the Southeastern Conference and rank second in the FBS.

No. 20 Vanderbilt, anchored at the bottom of the Southeastern Conference for most of its football history, appeared in only seven polls from 1959-2023. The Commodores were ranked two weeks last year and Sunday were in a fourth straight poll, a school record.

The Commodores, coming off a 30-14 loss at now-No. 8 Alabama, are 5-1 and off to their best start since 2008. Their next game is at home Oct. 18 against No. 11 LSU.

Middle Tennessee, the state’s other FBS program, has never been ranked in its three decades in the FBS. Tennessee is among 13 states that have had at least three teams ranked simultaneously over the 89-year history of the poll.

Franklin’s flop

A season that began with so much promise for Penn State is spiraling and James Franklin’s proverbial seat is blistering hot.

“There’s going to be a lot out there to divide, divide, divide,” Franklin said minutes after the Nittany Lions’ 42-37 loss at UCLA made them the first top-10 team since 1985 to lose to an opponent that was 0-4 or worse.

A columnist for the Patriot-News, a central Pennsylvania newspaper covering Penn State football, suggested the school and Franklin come up with an exit strategy on the plane ride home from the West Coast. Other media outlets tempered discussion of a firing with Franklin’s seemingly prohibitive buyout, which the Patriot-News reported to be $56 million if he’s let go this year. Names of replacements have been bandied.

Franklin said the Nittany Lions must tune out the noise and stick together. “Not going to be easy,” he said, “but I think we’ll do that.”

Penn State, following its emotional loss to Oregon, was supposed to use the UCLA game to get right and was a 24 1/2-point favorite.

The Lions opened as a 22 1/2-point favorite at home against Northwestern on Saturday, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. Proceed with caution, bettors. Penn State is 0-5 against the spread this season.

Red Raiders’ eye on prize

No. 9 Texas Tech has its highest ranking since 2008 and is among 15 unbeaten teams along with Big 12 mate BYU. Those teams play in Lubbock on Nov. 8. Quarterback Behren Morton says the Red Raiders are only concerning themselves with this week’s home game against Kansas. Texas Tech is bidding for its first Big 12 championship and CFP bid.

“Standings are cool, but at the end of the day what matters is us and the standard is the standard,” Morton said. “And we’re going to play to our standard of football every week and we’ll see where the polls take us.”

Extra points

Saturday’s Red River Rivalry game between No. 6 Oklahoma and Texas in Dallas will be the first since 2017 that won’t be a Top 25 matchup. Texas fell out of the rankings following its loss to Florida. … No. 1 Ohio State has not allowed a first-half touchdown or given up more than nine points in a game through five games. The last season the Buckeyes had more than five consecutive games when it held opponents to 10 points or fewer was 1979. … No. 2 Miami is the only team with three wins over ranked teams. … In two SEC games, No. 5 Texas A&M has held opponents to a combined 1 of 23 on third-down conversions.

MIAMI’S CARSON BECK JOINS OREGON’S DANTE MOORE ATOP HEISMAN RACE

The Miami Hurricanes have knocked off three ranked opponents through their first five games of the season, helping quarterback Carson Beck vault to the forefront of the Heisman Trophy race.

A co-favorite at one point earlier this season, Beck drifted back a few spots before leading a convincing win Saturday night at No. 18 Florida State. In his first road game as a Hurricane, Beck threw four touchdowns in the 28-22 victory.

The primetime win over an in-state rival saw Beck’s Heisman odds trimmed from +1200 to +500 at BetMGM. That moved him ahead of Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, who had emerged as the latest in a growing list of favorites at +750 last week. He is now +700, ahead of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson and Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith at +800.

Smith, who has the shortest odds among non-quarterbacks by a wide margin, opened at +1300 but has seen his odds steadily shorten while catching 35 passes for 463 yards and six touchdowns through the top-ranked Buckeyes’ 5-0 start.

Meanwhile, DraftKings is still offering Moore as the slight +600 favorite ahead of Beck (+650) and Simpson (+700), with Smith a bit further back at +1000.

HEISMAN TROPHY ODDS*
PLAYER, POS, TEAM, OPEN, WEEK 6, CURRENT
Carson Beck, QB, Miami (+2000), (+900), (+500)
Dante Moore, QB, Oregon (+2000), (+750), (+700)
Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama (+5500), (+1000), (+800)
Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State (+1300), (+1000), (+800)
Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana (+5500), (+1300), (+1300)
Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss (OFF), (+1500), (+1500)
Julian Sayin, QB, Ohio State (+2000), (+1700), (+1500)
Joey Aguilar, QB, Tennessee (+5000 Week 2), (+1300), (+2000)
CJ Carr, QB, Notre Dame (+5000), (+2500), (+2000)
Sam Leavitt, QB, Arizona State (+4000), (+2000), (+2000)
Marcel Reed, QB, Texas A&M (+4000), (+1500), (+2000)
Arch Manning, QB, Texas (+900), (+2000), (+8000)

The Heisman field does appear to be whittling down to those four with several other previous leading candidates seeing their hopes dashed by poor performance or injury.

That includes preseason favorite Arch Manning, whose odds have tumbled to +8000 at BetMGM while Texas has plummeted out of the Top 25. His fall stands to be a big win for sportsbooks, with BetMGM reporting the Longhorns quarterback to be its second-biggest Heisman liability as Manning leads all players with 11.3 percent of all money wagered backing him to win.

The book’s biggest liability has not threatened the Heisman picture since the season kicked off. Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love was a popular longshot choice at +5000, but his odds are still only +4000 with the Fighting Irish having suffered a pair of losses.

Other favorites also have stumbled: LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier (+4000) due to mediocre play and fellow quarterbacks LaNorris Sellers (+8000) of South Carolina and Oklahoma’s John Mateer (+3000) due to injury. Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, who also rose to favorite status in September, remains in the conversation at +1300.

Mateer is the third biggest liability and Sellers the fifth, with Smith being the only one among the top 5 who remains in the thick of the race. He has been backed by 7.2 percent of the money and 8.0 percent of the total bets, second behind only Manning’s 8.6 percent.

AUBURN SHIFTS 2026 GAME VS. BAYLOR TO ATLANTA FOR NIL BOOST

Auburn shifted its 2026 matchup with Baylor from Jordan-Hare Stadium to the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, set for Sept. 5, 2026, the school announced Monday.

The game had been slated as the Tigers’ home date in the home-and-home series following the 2025 meeting in the season opener in Waco, Texas. As part of the new arrangement, the Peach Bowl and Aflac Kickoff will tie event promotions to name, image and likeness opportunities for Auburn players.

“Any time we have the ability to advance Auburn student-athletes’ ability to earn third-party NIL compensation, we will take that opportunity,” Auburn athletic director John Cohen said. “The exposure of playing on a national stage against a Power Four opponent in one of the premier neutral-site games in the country will not only benefit our student-athletes financially, but it will also enhance their brands.”

Peach Bowl, Inc. COO David Epps called the plan a new template for neutral-site games.

“As college football adapts to the new NIL world, we have to find creative ways to make sure everyone gets a win in games like these,” Epps said. “We worked in partnership with Auburn to create a new model for neutral-site games — one that moves the chains financially for the universities and student-athletes.”

The Tigers last played in Atlanta in 2018 and have appeared in the kickoff event three times previously (2012, 2015, 2018). The move trims Auburn’s 2026 home slate to six contests (Southern Miss, Jacksonville State, Arkansas, Vanderbilt, Florida and LSU).

Auburn and Baylor opened this season in Waco, where the Tigers won 38-24. The series dates to 1954 and stands 2-2-1 after that result.

FORMER NO. 1 TEXAS TUMBLES TO UNRANKED AHEAD OF RIVALRY GAME WITH NO. 6 OKLAHOMA

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas has troubles.

The preseason No. 1 is now unranked. Preseason Heisman Trophy favorite quarterback Arch Manning has struggled and is taking a beating behind an offensive line that can’t protect him.

Next up: resurgent No. 6 Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl in one of the great rivalries in college football. And the Sooners will be eager for payback after taking a beating in Dallas last season.

After two consecutive appearances in the College Football Playoff, the Longhorns’ season is on the brink at the midway point. The Longhorns (3-2, 0-1 Southeastern Conference) were beaten by Florida last week and now try to avoid consecutive losses for the first time since 2021.

“There’s no such thing as a championship team without going through some adversity,” said Texas safety Michael Taaffe, who also predicted the Longhorns were about to go on a “crazy run” to put the season back on track.

“The only ranking that matters is at the end of the year,” Taaffe said.

What ails Texas starts with Manning, who has struggled to live up to the hype.

Manning’s 16 total touchdowns and 1,151 yards passing stand up as respectable. But they belie a 60% completion rate, indecisive throws and misfires of open receivers.

Manning has had his moments, and put up a gritty performance against Florida, but he and the entire offense have been inconsistent at best.

A rebuilt offensive line has had him constantly on the run and is committing penalties at an alarming rate. The Gators sacked Manning six times and held the Longhorns to 52 yards rushing.

Still, Manning earned praise from coach Steve Sarkisian and his Longhorns teammates for playing hard while taking so many hits last week.

“I found out he’s a tough dude,” Sarkisian said. “He stood in there and showed a lot of contact courage … Does he need to play better? Sure. We need to play better around him.”

The defense has yet to deliver on its potential as well. A unit led by preseason All-Americans Colin Simmons, Anthony Hill Jr., and Taaffe dominated San Jose State, UTEP and Sam Houston. But it has no sacks in two games against Power 4 opponents and got pushed around by the Gators, who also ripped the secondary for big plays.

Rivalry week could be a scary prospect for a struggling team, and yet it may be just what Texas needs.

Beat Oklahoma (5-0, 1-0) and the Longhorns are back in the thick of the SEC title chase. And that’s the first step into getting the Longhorns back into the march toward the 12-team playoff. Texas made it to the conference title game with one loss last season.

“We’ve got a talented group. We’re going to get better each week. We’re going to be tough to beat,” Manning said. “We’re going to play better than (against Florida). I feel confident about that.”

But lose to Oklahoma and the panic in Austin hits new levels in a season that could threaten to mirror 2010.

That year, Texas was coming off an appearance in the 2009 national championship game. The Longhorns started the season No. 5 behind quarterback Garrett Gilbert, a 5-star recruit expected to be the next big thing after Heisman Trophy finalist Colt McCoy.

Texas started 3-0 but was showing early cracks in the armor before cratering to a 5-7 finish.

“You’re never going to feel great after a loss, but it’s a time to come together,” said defensive lineman Hero Kanu, who transferred from last season’s national champion Ohio State. “I need to lean on my brothers right now.”

ILLINOIS, NEBRASKA, OHIO STATE AND UCLA EARN WEEKLY FOOTBALL HONORS

Offensive Player of the Week

Nico Iamaleava, UCLA

QB – So. – Long Beach, Calif. – Warren

· Accounted for five touchdowns and 294 yards of total offense to lead UCLA to a 42-37 upset against No. 7 Penn State

· Set single-game career highs in rushing yards and touchdowns and tied a program record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback

· Led UCLA to the program’s first home win over a top 10 AP team since 2007, the most points allowed and rushing yards (269) by Penn State in a regular season game since 2022

· Had a 52-yard scramble in the third quarter, a career-long rush and UCLA’s longest play of the season

· Last UCLA Offensive Player of the Week: Ethan Garbers (Oct. 21, 2024)

Defensive Player of the Week

DeShon Singleton, Nebraska

S – Sr. – Greensburg, La. – St. Helena

· Led a Nebraska defense that produced three takeaways, including two interceptions by Singleton, in a win vs. Michigan State

· Became the first Husker to record a pair of interceptions in a game since 2023

· Added six tackles as Nebraska limited Michigan State to a total of 240 yards, including just 84 rushing yards

· Last Nebraska Defensive Player of the Week honoree: JoJo Domann (Oct. 4, 2021)

Special Teams Player of the Week

David Olano, Illinois

K – Jr. – Naperville, Ill. – Naperville North

· Perfect 5-for-5 on field goals and 4-for-4 on extra points to account for 19 points in #22 Illinois’ 47-23 road win at Purdue

· Most field goals made in a game by a Big Ten player this season and tied the Illinois record for field goals made in a game

· Second Illini ever and the first since 1982 to make five field goals in a road game

· Last Illinois Special Teams Players of the Week: David Olano (Sept. 29, 2025)

Freshman of the Week

Julian Sayin, Ohio State

QB – Carlsbad, Calif. – Carlsbad

· Completed 23 of 27 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions in Ohio State’s 42-3 win over Minnesota

· He found Jeremiah Smith for touchdown scores of six and nine yards and Carnell Tate on a 44-yard play

· He completed 14 of 17 passes for 237 yards and two scores in the first half as Ohio State built a 21-3 lead, and then he was even sharper in a 21-point second half with nine completions in 10 attempts

· Leads the nation in completion percentage (80.2), is third in efficiency (196.99) and eighth in touchdown passes (13)

· Last Ohio State Freshman of the Week: Julian Sayin (Sept. 8, 2025)

MAC ANNOUNCES WEEK 6 FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

MAC Football Offensive Player of the Week
Victor Snow, Buffalo, Wide Receiver
R-Junior, Webster, NY (Webster-Schroeder)
Victor Snow had six receptions for a career-high 136 yards and two touchdowns and scored the go-ahead touchdown in overtime on a nine-yard run to help the Bulls defeat Eastern Michigan, 31-30. With the Bulls trailing, 7-0, Snow caught a pass over the middle and dashed 75 yards for a touchdown. Down seven late in the third quarter, Snow caught a 19-yard touchdown pass to tie the game once again. He scored the go-ahead touchdown in overtime on a nine-yard run.

MAC Football Defensive Player of the Week
Nathan Voorhis, Ball State, Defensive End
Senior, Stroudsburg, Pa. (Stroudsburg HS)
Ranked third nationally in sacks prior to Saturday’s game, Nathan Voorhis slammed the Ohio backfield for a part in four different sacks against elusive Ohio QB Parker Navarro. Voorhis was credited for 3.5 sacks and now leads the country with eight total sacks and 1.60 per game. Voorhis ignited a Cardinals defense that limited Ohio to just 95 total yards in the second half. Voorhis led the Ball State defense with eight total tackles. He nearly created another sack but was credited with a QB hurry.

MAC Football Special Teams Player of the Week
Dylan Drennan, Buffalo, Punter
R-Freshman, Dallas, TX (Jesuit Dallas)
Dylan Drennan averaged 56.6 yards on five punts, including a career-long 76-yard boot in Buffalo’s win over Eastern Michigan. He had three punts downed inside the 20-yard line. He had a 57-yard punt down at the one-yard line, a 50-yard punt downed at the six-yard line and his 76-yard punt was downed at the eight.

BIG 12 FOOTBALL AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR WEEK SIX

Offensive Player of the Week:
Noah Fifita, QB, Arizona and Josh Hoover, QB, TCU

Defensive Player of the Week:
Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati and Namdi Obiazor, LB, TCU

Special Teams Player of the Week:
Stone Harrington, K, Texas Tech and Connor Hawkins, K, Baylor

Freshman of the Week:
Bear Bachmeier, QB, BYU

Offensive Line of the Week:
Cincinnati

Defensive Line of the Week:
Texas Tech

IRVING, Texas – Cincinnati, TCU and Texas Tech had multiple weekly honorees in the Big 12 Conference awards for Week Six. The quarterback duo of Arizona’s Noah Fifita and TCU’s Josh Hoover (offensive) received awards alongside Cincinnati’s Jake Golday and TCU’s Namdi Obiazor (defensive). Place kickers Stone Harrington from Texas Tech and Connor Hawkins from Baylor (special teams) took home honors, and BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier was named Freshman of the Week for the third time this season. Cincinnati also had the Offensive Line of the Week, while Texas Tech was recognized with the Defensive Line of the Week.

Fifita found the endzone five times and guided the Wildcats to 41 points in their win over Oklahoma State. The Arizona quarterback threw for 376 yards, completed 28 of his 38 passes, and matched his career high with five touchdown passes. Fifita eclipsed 300 passing yards for the ninth time in his career as he moved into fourth and third in school history in career passing yards and passing touchdowns, respectively.

Accounting for all five of TCU’s touchdowns in a win versus Colorado, Hoover was the catalyst of the Horned Frog offense with 23-of-33 passing for 275 yards and four touchdowns. He added 20 yards on the ground and a score and helped his team erase an early 14-point deficit. The victory also makes the seventh game of four or more touchdown passes in his career, which leads all active FBS quarterbacks.

Golday earned his second Big 12 weekly honor of the year in Cincinnati’s 38-30 win over then-No. 14 Iowa State. He finished the day with 13 tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and a pass breakup. The Arlington, Tennessee native also had a game-saving fourth-and-1 stop in the red zone to secure UC’s highest-ranked win in Nippert Stadium since 2006. Golday leads the Big 12 with 49 tackles this season, which is tied for 13^th nationally.

As the only Big 12 player with double-digit tackles, a forced fumble and an interception in Week Six, Obiazor finished TCU’s win against Colorado with 10 tackles and a sack to go along with his interception and forced fumble. He was part of a defensive unit that held Colorado to 217 yards passing with three interceptions. The win also marked Obiazor’s fifth game of double-digit tackles and second interception of his career.

Harrington made a trio of kicks in Texas Tech’s win in Houston as part of a kicking operation that set a program record with five field goals. His three field goals were from 23, 26 and 26 yards out while booting five kickoffs for touchbacks to limit the Cougars’ return game. Harrington’s kickoffs that were returned had an average starting position inside the 20-yard line.

Winning Conference honors for the second time this season after kicking another game-winning field goal, Hawkins made both of his field goal attempts and all three extra points in Baylor’s 35-34 victory over K-State. He opened the game with a make from 30 yards out before sending in the game winner from 53 yards in the final minute. Hawkins’ 53-yarder ties the longest made field goal by a Baylor player in McLane Stadium history, matching Isaiah Hankins in 2023.

Bachmeier was named Big 12 Freshman of the Week for the second straight week, and the third time this season, after guiding BYU to a 38-24 win versus West Virginia. He completed 72% of his 25 pass attempts for 351 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 43 yards and a score. His 351 passing yards were the second-most by a freshman QB in school history and included an 85-yard pass to Chase Roberts, which was BYU’s longest completed pass since 1996.

Earning Big 12 Offensive Line of the Week for the third time this season and for the second consecutive week, Cincinnati’s front line was instrumental in its 38-30 win over then-No. 14 Iowa State. The Bearcats did not allow a sack for the fourth time this season while amassing 474 yards of total offense, including 260 rushing yards to become the third Big 12 team to surpass 250 yards on the ground in a game this season.

The Texas Tech defensive line posted a banner performance in the Red Raiders’ 35-11 win at Houston, holding the Cougars to just 267 yards of total offense. Tallying 22 total quarterback pressures in the game, Texas Tech recorded two sacks, two interceptions and a forced fumble versus Houston. The Red Raiders finished the week ranked ninth in FBS in total defense.

WEEK 6 ACC FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced its Football Players of the Week following standout performances in Week 6. Honorees were selected by a vote of a select media panel.

QUARTERBACK – Carson Beck, Sixth Year, QB, Miami (Jacksonville, Florida)

Completed 20-of-27 passes for 241 yards and four touchdown passes in Miami’s 28-22 road win over No. 18 Florida State.
Threw two touchdown passes apiece to Malachi Toney and CJ Daniels.
Finished with a 190.4 passer rating and no turnovers in the top-20 win.

RUNNING BACK – Hollywood Smothers, R-So., RB, NC State (Charlotte, North Carolina)

Averaged an incredible 30.8 yards per rush in the 56-10 win over Campbell.
Rushed just four times but recorded his fourth 100-yard game of the season with 123 total yards (all in the first half).
59-yard rush for a score was the longest run of his career.
Hit paydirt again on a 16-yard pass from CJ Bailey, as one of his two receptions for 30 yards in the contest.
Leads the ACC and ranks second in the FBS in rushing yards with 693 (115.5 ypg).

RECEIVER – Chris Bell, Sr., WR, Louisville (Yazoo City, Mississippi)

Led all ACC receivers with 170 yards on 12 receptions in the overtime contest versus No. 24 Virginia.
Had touchdown catches of 15 and 13 yards, giving him nine career touchdown receptions.
With his 170 yards, he recorded the fourth 100-yard receiving game of his career.
His 170 receiving yards are the highest total by a Louisville player in a single game since Dez Fitzpatrick had 182 yards at Boston College in 2020.
Earned the Receiver of the Week honor for the second consecutive week.

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN – James Brockermeyer, R-Sr., OL, Miami (Fort Worth, Texas)

Anchored a strong offensive line that powered Miami to 404 total yards (272 passing, 132 rushing) in a 28-22 win at No. 18 Florida State.
While at center, he helped protect Carson Beck, who threw for four touchdowns.
Helped lead a unit that did not allow a sack in the win.
Miami’s offense converted 4-of-5 third downs for the game.

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN – Mitchell Melton, Gr., DE, Virginia (Silver Springs, Maryland)

Recorded the first multi-sack game of his career in Virginia’s 30-27 overtime win over Louisville.
To go along with his 2.0 sacks, he added five tackles (three solo), a forced fumble and a pass breakup.
One of seven ACC players with multiple forced fumbles this season.
Earned the Defensive Lineman of the Week honor for the second straight week.

LINEBACKER – Kam Robinson, Jr., LB, Virginia (Tappahannock, Virginia)

Registered a team-high 10 tackles (six solo), one tackle-for-loss and one quarterback hurry in Virginia’s 30-27 overtime win at Louisville.
Gave UVA its first lead of the second half by returning an interception 47 yards for a touchdown.
Marked the second interception return for a touchdown for his career and the first by a Cavalier since his pick-six against Louisville in 2023.
Recorded double-digit tackles in each of the last two games.

DEFENSIVE BACK – Jakobe Thomas, Fifth Year, DB, Miami (Tullahoma, Tennessee)

Delivered a standout defensive effort in Miami’s 28-22 win at No. 18 Florida State.
Finished the game with five tackles, one sack, one interception, one forced fumble and two pass breakups.
Helped the Hurricanes move to 5-0 on the season and record their third win over a top-25 ranked opponent this year.

SPECIALIST – Elijah Slibeck, Jr., P, Virginia (Fishers, Indiana)

Punted five times for a total of 243 yards, an average of 60.8 yards per punt.
Blasted a 71-yard punt in the third quarter that pinned Louisville at the 1-yard line and led to a three-and-out by the Cavalier defense.
The 71-yarder is tied for the fourth-longest punt in FBS this season.
Long punt was the longest by a UVA punter since Nash Griffin booted a 78-yard punt in 2019, also at Louisville.
One of only 11 punters in Virginia history to record a punt of at least 71 yards.

ROOKIE – Mason Heintschel, Fr., QB, Pitt (Oregon, Ohio)

Became the first true freshman quarterback at Pitt to win his first career start since Kenny Pickett in 2017, when he defeated No. 2 Miami.
Completed 30-of-41 passes for 323 yards and four touchdowns in Pitt’s 48-7 win over Boston College.
Became the first ACC true freshman with 300 passing yards and four touchdowns in his first career start since Deshaun Watson in 2014.
Became the first Pitt freshman to throw for 300 yards and four touchdowns in a game without an interception since at least 1995, and the first Pitt quarterback overall to do so since Kenny Pickett against Georgia Tech in 2021.
Also, the first ACC freshman to accomplish that feat since Drake Maye did it three times in 2022.

SEC FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK: OCT. 6

OFFENSIVE

DJ Lagway, QB, Florida

Lagway completed 21-of-28 passes (75.0%) for a season-high 298 yards (third-highest total of career) and two touchdowns.
Was a perfect 4-for-4 for 31 yards on Florida’s opening drive.
He posted the third-best quarterback rating of his career (180.8) while completing at least 75% of his passes for the second time in five starts this season.
Has posted a QB rating above 130.0 in nine of his last 11 games.
Lagway delivered a 150.0-plus rating for the eighth time in his career. He has thrown a touchdown in 10 out of his last 12 contests.
Lagway’s 60-yard connection with WR Vernell Brown III marked his 14th-career completion of 40-plus yards.

DEFENSIVE

Justin Jefferson, LB, Alabama

Led the Alabama defense with 14 total tackles against No. 16/17 Vanderbilt.
Registered a team-best nine solo stops and five assisted tackles.
More than tripled the next-closest tackler on the team.
Added one sack (-11 yards) and a forced fumble on the day.
His sack came on 1st-and-10 of Vandy’s final drive to put the Commodores behind the sticks and lead to an eventual turnover on downs in that sequence, ending any comeback hopes.
Jefferson’s forced fumble on Diego Pavia came at the UA 13 as Vanderbilt was threatening to take a two-score lead early in the first quarter.
The turnover led to an eventual touchdown on the Tide’s very next drive.
Played a key role on an Alabama defensive unit that limited Vanderbilt to 333 yards of offense and only 14 points, well-below their season averages of 494.4 ypg and 49.0 ppg, respectively.

Daymion Sanford, LB, Texas A&M

Nine tackles, 2.0 TFL, 1.0 sack, 1 INT versus Mississippi State.
Recorded career highs in tackles, while earning his first career INT … posted a 82.9 overall defensive grade, a 81.9 run defensive grade, a 82.3 tackling grade and a 70.2 pressure grade, according to Pro Football Focus.
Logged 0.5+ sack for the third consecutive game … over the last three games, has totaled 18 tackles, 4.5 TFL and 2.5 sacks … secured his seventh career game with 7+ tackles.
Led a Texas A&M defense which limited Mississippi State to 9 total points – 29.6 points below the Tigers’ season average (38.6) … anchored a defense that limited the Bulldogs to 1-for-10 performance on 3rd down & just 77 rushing yards, including a mere eight, six, and nine yards in the second, third and fourth quarter, respectively.
Helped the defense limit Mississippi State to 219 total yards, which was more than 200 yards below the Bulldogs’ season average entering the game (429.8).

SPECIAL TEAMS

Tate Sandell, PK, Oklahoma

Redshirt junior K Tate Sandell was 3 for 3 on field goal attempts and 5 for 5 on PAT tries in Oklahoma’s 44-0 win over Kent State in Norman.
He made field goals from 49, 39 and 55 yards.
His 55-yard field goal was a personal career long, tied for the seventh longest in school history and tied for OU’s fourth longest at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
He improved to 9 for 10 on field goals and 18 for 18 on PATs this season.

Taylor Spierto, WR, Florida

Spierto blocked a punt to force a safety in the second quarter.
It marked Florida’s first blocked punt since Derek Wingo vs. Charlotte on Sept. 23, 2023 and the Gators’ first safety since Nov. 25, 2023 vs. FSU.
The play also represented Florida’s first blocked punt in SEC play since Jordan Pouncey at LSU on Oct. 16, 2021.

OFFENSIVE LINE

Parker Brailsford, C, Alabama

Directed Alabama’s offensive line unit in the Crimson Tide’s 30-14 win over No. 16/17 Vanderbilt.
Played all 69 snaps at center.
Graded out at an 88 percent by the UA coaching staff.
Did not allow a sack, pressure or quarterback hit on the afternoon.
Registered a team-high 11 knockdown blocks against the Commodores.
Helped Alabama rack up 486 total yards, including 146 on the ground against the SEC’s third-ranked run defense.

DEFENSIVE LINE

Cashius Howell, DE, Texas A&M

Three tackles, 3.0 TFL, 3.0 sacks, one PBU versus Mississippi State
Posted a 85.1 defensive grade, including a 86.2 pressure grade, according to Pro Football Focus … his pressure grade was the eighth highest in Week 6 among FBS edge rushers who played at least 30 snaps … the 3 tackles accounted for minus-26 total lost yards (1.0 sack for minus-7 yards, 1.0 sack for minus-12 yards & 1.0 sack for minus-7 yards).
Led a Texas A&M defense which limited Mississippi State to 9 total points – 29.6 points below the Tigers’ season average (38.6) and just three points in the first half.
Anchored a defense that limited the Bulldogs to 1-for-10 performance on 3rd down & just 77 rushing yards, including a mere eight, six, and nine yards in the second, third and fourth quarter, respectively.
Helped the defense limit Mississippi State to 219 total yards, which was more than 200 yards below the Bulldogs’ season average entering the game (429.8).

FRESHMAN

Dallas Wilson, WR, Florida

Had a game-high six receptions, 111 yards and two touchdowns in his first collegiate game and start.
Set UF records for receptions, yards and touchdowns for a true freshman wide receiver in their first career start.

MW FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK – OCT. 6

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Old Trapper Mountain West Football Players of the Week have been announced for Week 6. San José State quarterback Walker Eget has been tabbed the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week, while fellow Spartan and senior cornerback Jalen Bainer was named MW Defensive Player of the Week. UNLV wide receiver Kayden McGee MW Special Teams Player of the Week and Freshman of the Week honors.

The MW awards are the first for all three players.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
WALKER EGET, SAN JOSÉ STATE
Senior, Quarterback, Santa Clarita, California/West Ranch HS
• Completed 26 of his 30 passes for 334 yards and three touchdowns to lead San José State past New Mexico, 35-28.
• Completed his first 13 passes of the game and had another 10-pass completion streak in the contest.
• His 86.7 completion percent for the contest is tied for the FBS lead this season among quarterbacks with at least 30 attempts.
• His 70-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter was the longest pass of Eget’s career.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
JALEN BAINER, SAN JOSÉ STATE
Senior, Linebacker, San Marcos, California/San Marcos HS
• Logged a career-high nine tackles, including his first career sack, and two interceptions in SJSU’s 35-28 win over New Mexico.
• Eight of his tackles were solo stops.
• Both interceptions came in the second half, as he ended Lobo drives in the third and fourth quarters.
• Became the first Spartan with multiple interceptions in a game since 2019.

SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER/FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
KAYDEN MCGEE, UNLV
Redshirt Freshman, Wide Receiver, Muskogee, Oklahoma/Muskogee HS
• Blocked a punt and returned a different blocked punt for a touchdown in UNLV’s 31-17 win at Wyoming.
• In the first quarter, he scooped up a blocked punt and returned it 16 yards for a touchdown to help the Rebels to a 14-3 lead.
• In the second quarter, he blocked a punt that was recovered by UNLV and returned 13 yards for a touchdown to make it 24-3.
• Also helped pin Wyoming deep on two UNLV punts, downing one at the Wyoming 2-yard line and preventing another from entering the end zone by tipping it back into the field of play, where it was downed at the Wyoming 7-yard line.

C-USA: FB: OCTOBER 6 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

DALLAS – Conference USA announced Monday its weekly award winners for week six. The weekly awards are voted on by a panel of the league’s media.

Offensive Player of the Week – Maverick McIvor, WKU – Gr. – QB – San Angelo, Texas
McIvor put together another strong performance in WKU’s 27-24 win at Delaware on Friday, helping the team improve to 5-1 overall and 3-0 in CUSA play with the second road conference win in six days. He finished with 230 yards and a touchdown on 23-31-0 passing and added 36 yards on six rushing attempts. It marked his highest rushing total since he ran for 45 yards on six carries against Stephen F. Austin on Oct. 21, 2023. With the Tops holding a 20-17 lead over the Blue Hens in the third quarter, McIvor led an 80-yard drive to put his team ahead by 10 heading into the final frame. He completed all six pass attempts for 69 yards, including a five-yard touchdown pass to George Hart III.

Defensive Player of the Week – Naeten Mitchell, NM State – R-So. – S – Temple, Texas
Mitchell notched a 71-yard interception return for a touchdown to cap the scoring in a 37-10 win over Sam Houston on Thursday night. It marked the longest pick-six in CUSA this season and the eighth-longest in the nation. He led the Aggies (3-2, 1-1 CUSA) with 10 tackles, including seven solo stops and one tackle for loss. Mitchell’s 10 stops were the second-most by any CUSA player in week six, and he was the only CUSA player with multiple passes defended (two PBU, 1 INT). He currently ranks third in total tackles (44) among all FBS safeties.

Special Teams Player of the Week – Ryan Hawk, NM State – Gr. – K – Columbus, Ohio
Hawk accounted for 13 points in the Aggies’ 37-10 win over Sam Houston as he went a perfect 3-3 on field-goal attempts and 4-4 on extra point tries. He improved to 4-5 on attempts from 40-49 yards this season with his longest make of 45 yards in the fourth quarter. With 1.8 field goals per game, Hawk leads CUSA and ranks 15^th nationally. He also recorded seven touchbacks on eight kickoffs, with the only non-touchback coming on an intentional pooch kick that turned into one of the most pivotal plays of the game as the Aggie coverage team jumped on the loose ball at the two-yard line. NM State scored three plays later to take a commanding 27-10 lead.

Freshman of the Week – Marvis Parrish, WKU – Fr. – RB – Valdosta, Ga.
Parrish posted 27 yards on five rushing attempts with a long of 11 yards in WKU’s 27-24 victory at Delaware on Friday, helping the Hilltoppers improve to 5-1 overall and 3-0 in Conference USA play with their second league road win in six days. His 5.4 yards per carry was his highest tally of the year. Parrish leads the Hilltoppers in rushing attempts with 47 and is second on the team in rushing yards (184) and receptions (23).

Offensive Lineman of the Week – Laurence Seymore, WKU – R-Sr. – LG – Miami Gardens, Fla.
Seymore was part of a WKU offense that put up 338 yards in the 27-24 win at Delaware on Friday, helping the Hilltoppers improve to 5-1 overall and 3-0 in Conference USA play with their second league road win in six days. WKU tallied 230 yards through the air and completed 74% of its passes with the help of Seymore, who posted a pass blocking grade of 86.6 over 60 snaps at left guard and didn’t allow a sack, hit or hurry. Seymore also posted the best run blocking grade on the team, 73.1.

AMERICAN CONFERENCE: WEEK 6 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

IRVING, Texas – The American Conference has announced the winners of the league’s weekly football honors from Week 6 of the 2025 season.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Blake Horvath • Sr. • QB • Navy
Horvath set a program record with 469 yards of total offense to help Navy remain unbeaten with a 34-31 win against Air Force in the first game of the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy series. Horvath completed 20 of 26 passes or a career-high 339 yards and three touchdowns (80, 60, 19), while adding 130 rushing yards, including a 59-yard TD, on 17 carries.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Kamari Wilson • Jr. • DB • Memphis
Wilson led a Memphis defense that limited Tulsa to season lows of seven points and 246 yards and forced four turnovers in the Tigers’ 45-7 win, extending Memphis’ winning streak to 10 games. Wilson finished with a team-high eight tackles, including one tackle for loss, and had a 15-yard interception return in the victory.

SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Gianni Spetic • Jr. • K • Memphis
Spetic scored nine points as he connected on a 50-yard field goal and was 6-for-6 on PATs in Memphis’ 45-7 win against Tulsa, extending the Tigers’ winning streak to 10 games and clinching bowl eligibility for the 12th consecutive season. Spetic ranks second among American kickers in scoring at 8.5 points per game.

HONORABLE MENTION
Cale Hellums • Jr. • QB • Army
Came off the bench to rush for 81 yards and three touchdowns (5, 1, 5) in a 31-13 win at UAB.

Michael Kirch • Sr. • TE • Florida Atlantic
Had four receptions for 82 yards and two touchdowns (30, 2) in a 27-21 win at Rice.

Brendon Lewis • Sr. • QB • Memphis
Completed 26 of 30 passes for 266 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 67 yards and a TD in a 45-7 win against Tulsa.

Eli Heidenreich • Sr. • WR • Navy
Had eight receptions for a program-record 243 yards and three touchdowns (19, 80, 60) in a 34-31 win against Air Force.

Byrum Brown • Sr. • QB • South Florida
Accounted for 373 yards of total offense and five touchdowns (four passing, one rushing) in a 54-26 win against Charlotte.

HCAC 2025 FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK, WEEK 4

HCAC PRESS RELEASE

CARMEL, Ind. – The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) football teams competed in week four of the 2025 season.

Around the League:
HCAC Football Schedule

Athletes of the Week:
Offensive Player of the Week:
Marshall Kmiecik (Michigan City, Ind.) Franklin College | Quarterback | Sophomore – Kmiecik threw for 335 yards and engineered a late seven-play, 71-yard drive to lead Franklin to a 34-33 victory at Muskingum. The sophomore made an 11-yard throw to Jordan Fonda on fourth and 8 to keep hope alive and then followed with completions on the next three plays as well, the last an 11-yard to Isaiah Miller for the winning points with 1:13 remaining. Kmiecik had three passing TDs and added a 15-yard scoring run.

Defensive Player of the Week:
Brady Pierce (Thompson Station, Tenn.) Mount St. Joseph University | Safety | Senior – Brady Pierce had a huge day for the Lions in the 41-21 win over Anderson, including a school-record 97-yard interception returned for a touchdown. The pick-six was one of two interceptions for Pierce in the game. To go along with 6 tackles (4 solo), and two pass breakups.

Special Teams Player of the Week:
Drew Michael (Eaton, Ohio) Anderson University | Kicker | Junior – Michael tied Bluffton’s school record with 4 field goals on Saturday, hitting from 23, 38, 39 and 41 yards while also connecting on 3 PAT’s for a school-record tying 15 kicked points. Michael added four kickoffs for 188 yards as Bluffton opened HCAC action with a 39-23 win over Manchester.

Notable Performances:
Offensive Players:

Adam Dunson (Columbus, Ohio) Anderson University | Wide Receiver | Senior – Adam Dunson tallied 108 receiving yards and 2 receiving touchdowns in Saturday’s loss to Mount St. Joseph.
Jaivon Hudson (Bedford, Ohio) Bluffton University | Running Back | First Year – Hudson led Bluffton’s three-headed ground monster with 12 carries for 117 yards and a score as the Beavers ran for 301 yards total in a 39-23 win over Manchester.
Eian Roudebush (New Palestine, Ind.) Hanover College | Quarterback | Junior – Eian Roudebush led the Panther attack as they defeated Rose-Hulman 44-10, including three first quarter touchdowns. The junior quarterback threw for 238 yards and three touchdowns, finishing the game 26-of-30. He also added 16 rush yards and a score. Roudebush led an offense that had 439 total yards of offense.
Eli Aston (Lawrenceburg, Ind.) Mount St. Joseph University | Wide Receiver | Sophomore – Mount St. Joseph wide receiver Eli Aston helped the team to a 41-21 win over Anderson to open HCAC play. He hauled in 5 passes for 109 yards and a touchdown in the game.
Jay Smith (Evansville, Ind.) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Running Back | Senior – Jay Smith was a standout offensively for the Fightin’ Engineers in their 25-17 loss to Albion. Smith led the team with 29 carries for 91 yards rushing and one rushing touchdown in the narrow loss. Smith also recorded five catches for 20 yards receiving.

Defensive Players:

Devin Hogan (Warren, Mich.) Bluffton University | Linebacker | Junior – Hogan was the engine that helped stuff Manchester’s offense in a 39-23 victory on Saturday afternoon. The Spartans managed just 58 yards on the ground and 242 total. He led the Bluffton defense with six total tackles, that included 1.5 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery.
Brayden Baker (Bedford, Ind.) Franklin College | Linebacker | Sophomore – Baker was all over the place in the Grizzlies’ thrilling 34-33 victory at Muskingum, making a career-high 19 tackles (10 solo, 9 assist). He had 2.5 tackles for loss, forced a fumble and added a QB hurry. Two of Baker’s tackles came during the fourth-quarter defensive stop that allowed Franklin to get the ball back with 2:49 left for a game-winning drive.
Ashton Schuetter (Jasper, Ind.) Hanover College | Linebacker | Senior – Schuetter helped lead the Panthers to a 44-10 victory at Rose-Hulman. The senior had nine stops, six of them solo, and a tackle for loss. He was a key member of the defense that held the Fightin’ Engineers to just 151 yards of total of offense.
Ziare Sullivan (Fort Wayne, Ind.) Manchester University | Defensive Line | Sophomore – The Spartans might not have won their conference opener against Bluffton, but Ziare Sullivan was a wrecking ball on defense. Sullivan tallied 5 total tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks on the afternoon.

Special Teams Players:

Clint Hearne (Madison, Ind.) Hanover College | Kicker | Senior – Hearne helped lead the Panthers past Rose-Hulman 44-10. The senior kicker went 5-for-6 on PAT’s. He also added an impressive 45 yard field goal as time was running out in the second quarter.
Angel Estrada (Bremen, Ind.) Manchester University | Punter | Junior – Angel Estrada was crucial in the field position game for Manchester on Saturday. Estrada tallied 7 punts for 263 yards with a 37.6 average, 54 long, 2 punts inside the 20, and 2 punts of 50+ yards.
Trevor Saguto (Saint Charles, Mo.) Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Kicker | Senior – Trevor Saguto was a standout on special teams in the team’s loss to Hanover with four punts for 192 yards and a long of 73 yards. He also hit one field goal from 28 yards out and drained one extra point.

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NBA NEWS

LEBRON JAMES: ‘SECOND DECISION’ COMING TUESDAY

LeBron James sparked a flurry of social-media speculation on Monday after saying he would announce his “Second Decision” a day later.

The Los Angeles Lakers star posted a nine-second video on X, showing him walking forward to sit in a chair opposite an unnamed person.

The accompanying caption read, “The decision of all decisions. October 7th. 12pm EST. (saluting emoji) (crown emoji) #TheSecondDecision”

The video’s setup mimicked the look of “The Decision,” a July 8, 2010, television special during which James revealed he was leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers to sign as a free agent with the Miami Heat. James famously told interviewer Jim Gray, “I’m going to take my talents to South Beach.”

James, 40, hasn’t revealed whether the upcoming season will be his last in the NBA, so many responding to the “Second Decision” tease wondered whether the four-time MVP would be announcing his exit plans.

Others guessed that perhaps it’s a marketing ploy designed to promote one of the many companies with which James has endorsement deals.

Regarding his NBA plans, James said last week, “I’m excited about the opportunity to be able to play the game that I love for another season. However the journey lays out this year, I’m super invested, because I don’t know when the end is. I know it’s a lot sooner than later.”

LeBron James’ eldest son, Bronny, made it to the NBA last season and teamed with his father on the Lakers as a lightly used reserve.

Bryce James, LeBron James’ younger son, is a freshman at Arizona, and LeBron said last week, “I’m not waiting on Bryce. … He has his own timeline, I got my timeline, and I don’t know if they quite match up.”

A 21-time All-Star and four-time NBA champion, LeBron James averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists last season while finishing sixth in MVP voting. He owns career averages of 27.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.4 assists.

James is the all-time NBA leader in points (42,184) and minutes played (59,041). He has played in 1,562 games, the second-highest total, and he could pass Robert Parish (1,611) to top that list in the upcoming season.

GRIZZLIES’ JA MORANT WEEK TO WEEK WITH SPRAINED ANKLE, JOINS LIST OF INJURED STARTERS

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two-time All-Star Ja Morant is week to week after spraining his left ankle in practice, the Memphis Grizzlies said Monday.

Morant sprained his ankle during practice Sunday, the team said. The Grizzlies open the preseason Monday night against the Detroit Pistons, and they host New Orleans in their season opener Oct. 22.

Morant joins a list of injured starters for the Grizzlies that includes Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Edey. Jackson has said he’s targeting being ready for the season opener.

Morant has played only 59 games combined over the past two seasons between various injuries and league suspensions. Since the start of the 2021-22 season, Morant has played in only 56% of the Grizzlies’ 328 regular-season games. He also has missed five games in Memphis’ last three postseason berths.

SOME REFEREES TOOK THE FLOOR IN NBA CAMPS THIS YEAR, AND COACHES WELCOMED THEIR PRESENCE

MIAMI (AP) — Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers is, by his own admission, not the best referee. When he is calling fouls in practice, he doesn’t call much.

The NBA sent him and his colleagues some help this fall.

Scrimmages in training camps around the NBA might have seemed a little more crowded this season. The league has sent referees to camp to call fouls and violations, giving the officials a bit of extra work and helping teams understand how games will be called.

“We’ve been pushing for this for at least 20 years — and I am not exaggerating,” Rivers said after the Bucks scrimmaged in camp at Florida International University this weekend, with three NBA refs on the floor for the matchup. “Every competition committee meeting I’ve been on, I’m like, ‘Why can’t we do this?’ … They should be at every practice.”

It’s a new program the NBA installed this season, and it seems to be a hit. Teams were allowed to invite referees in for two days in the opening week of camp and let them blow the whistle in scrimmages and drills — plus offer candid answers to questions. Denver’s Nikola Jokic spent several minutes on the floor with referees after a Nuggets workout, pleading his case on various matters while getting explanations back from the crew.

“I think it was terrific,” Washington coach Brian Keefe said. “We had some discussions about some rules, but it was also the professionalism that they brought. … It wasn’t me reffing out there, which can be atrocious.”

Portland coach Chauncey Billups echoed the remarks of Keefe and several other coaches. “I think it was genius,” he said.

It’s a win-win scenario, at least from the NBA’s perspective.

Monty McCutchen, the NBA’s senior vice president and head of referee development and training, said one of the benefits is that the officials and players get to reconnect without the stress of true game situations. The NBA has been preaching a “respect for the game” mantra for several years, and part of what the league wants is a positive, respectful relationship among players, coaches and officials. Sending refs into camp, the league thinks, will help.

“It allows for relationship building in a less competitive environment,” McCutchen said.

Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault lauded the league for the idea, calling it “a really good program” and said it allows the defending champion Thunder to start getting a real feel for how live play will be called this season.

“From the feedback I’ve gotten from these guys, they like it,” Daigneault said. “And it’s good relationship building. These are human beings and we’re human beings. You get into the heat of competition, and it can sometimes go over that line. Getting in front of them and them getting in front of us is a very positive thing.”

Make no mistake, there still is some dismay over calls that don’t go a certain way. There was a blocked shot late in the Bucks’ scrimmage that those on offense thought was goaltending and those on defense — predictably — thought was a clean block.

In the end, Rivers was just happy he wasn’t the one making that call.

“I hope we just keep doing it and keep increasing it every year,” Rivers said.

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NHL NEWS

CONNOR MCDAVID SIGNS A TWO-YEAR, $25 MILLION CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH THE EDMONTON OILERS

Connor McDavid signed his long-awaited contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers on Monday, refusing a raise on a short-term agreement as he pursues his first Stanley Cup championship.

The three-time MVP and the only NHL organization he has played with finalized a two-year, $25 million contract on the eve of the start of the season. McDavid will count $12.5 million against the cap from 2026-28, the same average salary he has had since 2019.

“Connor’s commitment to our team and our city is surpassed only by his singular focus on bringing a Stanley Cup back to fans of the Edmonton Oilers,” general manager Stan Bowman said.

The deal for the best hockey player in the world does not come close to approaching the richest contract in league history agreed to last week when Minnesota signed Kirill Kaprizov for $136 million over eight years. Kaprizov’s annual salary will be $17 million when his record-setting contract kicks in.

Instead, McDavid took a much shorter-term deal, which keeps the pressure on ownership and the front office led by former agent Jeff Jackson and Bowman to put together a roster that can win it all. Edmonton has reached the final each of the past two years before losing to Florida.

McDavid on social media posted the message, “Our journey here continues” with orange and blue hearts and photos from his first decade in Edmonton.

Now 28 and set to be 31 when this contract expires, McDavid has scored more than anyone else in the league since being drafted with the first pick in 2015 and debuting a few months later. His 1,082 points in 712 regular-season games are 125 more than the next-closest player, longtime teammate Leon Draisaitl.

This contract pays McDavid much less than Draisaitl, who just over a year ago signed for $112 million over eight seasons. When McDavid signed his current contract in 2017, he accounted for 15.3% of the cap, and he’ll be at just 11% in 2027-28 as revenues and the upper limit are skyrocketing.

“McDavid could’ve named his price,” retired NHL player Scottie Upshall posted on X. “Instead, he chose legacy over anything. Taking less to keep this Oilers core intact tells you all you need to know — he wants a Stanley Cup in Edmonton more than any personal award. Only the greats would do this, and that (is) why he is 1 of them.”

Not going for a raise is reminiscent of what Sidney Crosby, McDavid’s idol, has done on every contract since his entry-level deal. Crosby has maintained an average salary of $8.7 million — a nod to his jersey No. 87 — since 2008, the season he won the Stanley Cup for the first of three times in his career.

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COLTS NEWS

REPORTS: COLTS K SPENCER SHRADER (KNEE) OUT FOR SEASON

Indianapolis Colts kicker Spencer Shrader was lost for the season following a right knee injury during Sunday’s 40-6 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, multiple outlets reported.

On an extra-point attempt in the second quarter Sunday, the Raiders’ Tristin McCollum ran into Shrader’s right leg. Shrader immediately went to the ground holding his right knee.

Shrader, 26, was 13 of 14 on field-goal attempts this season with a long of 52 yards. He was also 14 of 14 on extra-point attempts and was named AFC special teams player of the month for September.

After appearing in games for the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets and Colts last season, Shrader settled in as Indianapolis’ starter this season. Undrafted out of Notre Dame, the Florida native also kicked at South Florida.

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INDIANA PACERS

GAME PREVIEW: PACERS AT TIMBERWOLVES (PRESEASON)

The Indiana Pacers open their 2025-26 preseason campaign on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. The Timberwolves kicked off preseason action on Saturday with a win over the Denver Nuggets, but they played without star guard Anthony Edwards. Edwards was sidelined for rest purposes, but appears to be available for Tuesday’s matchup.

Minnesota finished last season as a Western Conference Finalist for the second year in a row. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Timberwolves in five games to advance to the Finals with the Pacers.

This season marks a season of opportunity both for the Pacers franchise and its players. Indiana’s Finals runners-up team is without Tyrese Haliburton for the full season after he injured his Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. The team has the opportunity to showcase its depth and development throughout a season with lower outside expectations. Indiana looks to defy those by competing at a high level despite expected roster holes.

Andrew Nembhard projects to have a bigger role in Haliburton’s absence as lead guard. His playmaking and defense are invaluable to a Pacers squad looking to find its identity early. Nembhard brings intensity on defense and a high-IQ, cerebral nature to the offensive side of the ball.

Bennedict Mathurin has a window of opportunity as he enters his fourth year out of Arizona. With three full seasons of NBA basketball and a Finals run behind him, Mathurin and the Pacers know exactly where to focus their training efforts. A big year for Mathurin would solve a lot of Indiana’s lineup holes following the Haliburton injury.

Those two will have their hands full with Edwards should he play on Tuesday. Minnesota’s superstar is dynamic – he’ll test the Indiana defense. Bones Hyland came off the Minnesota bench on Saturday to lead the Timberwolves in scoring, so the Pacers should expect a heavy punch from Minnesota’s guards.

Following the matchup in Minnesota, the Pacers will return home on Saturday, Oct. 11, to host the Oklahoma City Thunder for the first time since their Finals series this past season.

Projected Starters

Pacers: G – Andrew Nembhard, G – Bennedict Mathurin, F – Aaron Nesmith, F – Pascal Siakam, C – Isaiah Jackson

Timberwolves: G – Anthony Edwards, G – Donte DiVincenzo, F – Jaden McDaniels, F – Julius Randle, C – Rudy Gobert

Injury Report

Pacers: TBA

Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards – questionable (rest), Mike Conley – questionable (rest), Julius Randle – questionable (rest), Leonard Miller – out (finger laceration)

Last Meeting

Mar. 24, 2025: The Pacers defeated the Timberwolves, 119-103, to earn their fourth straight win and seventh victory in eight contests.

Indiana was in hot pursuit of the East’s No. 4 seed as Tyrese Haliburton and Obi Toppin led the Pacers over a struggling Minnesota team. Haliburton notched 24 points and 11 assists while Toppin knocked down six of his nine attempts from long range.

The Pacers shot 37.1 percent from 3-point range while holding Minnesota to just 25.7 percent from distance. Indiana led by as many as 22 points before the Timberwolves came to life in the third quarter. Indiana would go on to outscore Minnesota 41-25 in the period.

Noteworthy

Both the Pacers and the Timberwolves have made at least the conference finals in both of the last two seasons.

Mike Conley played his high school basketball in Indiana for the Lawrence North Wildcats.

Minnesota’s Tristen Newton and Enrique Freeman each spent time on 2-way contracts for the Pacers.

Broadcast Information (Where to Watch and Listen to Pacers Games >>)

TV: FanDuel Sports Network – Minnesota Timberwolves broadcast team

Radio: 93.5/107.5 The Fan – Mark Boyle (play-by-play), Eddie Gill (analyst), Pat Boylan (studio host)

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INDIANA FOOTBALL

NO. 7 INDIANA EXPECTS STAR CB D’ANGELO PONDS BACK VS. NO. 3 OREGON

No. 7 Indiana is expected to get standout cornerback D’Angelo Ponds back for Saturday’s top-10 matchup at No. 3 Oregon, head coach Curt Cignetti told reporters Monday.

A first-team All-Big Ten and second-team All-American cornerback in 2024 for the Hoosiers, Ponds missed Indiana’s 20-15 win at Iowa on Sept. 27 with an undisclosed injury before the team’s recent bye week.

Ponds has 11 tackles, three tackles for loss, an interception and a blocked punt he also recovered for a touchdown in four games this season.

He has 118 tackles, 22 pass deflections and six interceptions over three seasons. He followed Cignetti from James Madison to Indiana ahead of the 2024 campaign.

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INDIANA VOLLEYBALL

B1G WINS, B1G AWARDS

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Freshman setter Teodora Kričković capped off a fantastic weekend for the Indiana volleyball team on Monday (Oct. 6) afternoon. She was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week after helping lead the Hoosiers to a pair of ranked wins over No. 17 USC and No. 24 UCLA. It’s her second weekly honor of the season but her first Big Ten Freshman of the Week nod.

The Novi Sad, Serbia native helped run a fantastic offense late in both of the matches. On the weekend, she offered up 9.63 assists per set and 2.00 digs per set. Kričković helped senior opposite hitter Avry Tatum to 31 kills in California and a hitting percentage north of .360. The Serbian also had a career high six kills against USC.

Kričković had 44 assists in Saturday’s win against UCLA, her fifth match of the season with at least 40 helpers. On the year, she’s seventh in the NCAA with 10.82 assists per set and first among all freshmen in the entire country. IU is one of three teams in the Big Ten hitting north of .300 (.311) on the year.

Since the Big Ten began handing out the honor in 2009, Kričković is the seventh IU player to be named Freshman of the Week by the conference office. She joins freshman outside hitter Jaidyn Jager as the second player from IU this season to earn the award.

It’s the first time in program history that IU has had two different players win Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors in the same season. On the year, IU’s players are leading all conference freshmen in kills per set (Jager – 3.37), assists per set (Kričković – 10.82) and blocks per set (Victoria Gray – 1.17).

Big Ten Weekly Honors – Oct. 6

Player of the Week: Kenna Wollard, Purdue

Defensive Player of the Week: Ryan McAleer, Purdue

Setter of the Week: Bergen Reilly, Nebraska

Freshman of the Week: Teodora Kričković, Indiana

VOLLEYBALL MAKES RETURN TO AVCA TOP 25

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – For the first time in 15 years, the Indiana volleyball program will play matches with a number in front of its name. After picking up a pair of ranked wins in Los Angeles, the Hoosiers made their first appearance in the AVCA/Taraflex Top 25 since 2010. IU heads into the week ranked 20th – one of seven Big Ten programs in the national poll. It’s the highest ranking in program history.

IU is enjoying its best start to Big Ten play in 40 years. The Hoosiers are 4-0 in the conference for the first time since 1985 and will head to the state of Michigan to close out a four-match road trip. Victories over No. 17 USC (Oct. 3) and No. 24 UCLA (Oct. 4) marked the first time IU has won back-to-back games over top-25 teams in program history.

The Hoosiers have paired incredible young talent with veteran pin hitters Avry Tatum and Candela Alonso-Corcelles. The early returns have been fantastic. IU is one of three teams in the conference (Wisconsin, Nebraska) hitting over .300 on the season. Head coach Steve Aird’s crew also is tied for the Big Ten lead in blocks per set (2.84).

Tatum has been a massive part of IU’s success this season. She leads all pin hitters in the Big Ten with a .396 hitting percentage. She’s the only player in the conference with at least 3.50 kills per set and a hitting percentage north of .370. The senior opposite has had at least nine kills in 13 of the team’s 14 matches this year. She is just 35 kills away from reaching 1,000 for her fantastic college career.

IU is back in action on Friday (Michigan) and Sunday (Michigan State) up north. The two sides have a combined 23-6 record and were both inside the top-35 of the initial NCAA RPI rankings – released on Monday (Oct. 6) morning. In total – there are 11 Big Ten programs inside the top 50 of the RPI.

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PURDUE VOLLEYBALL

WOLLARD, MCALEER SELECTED TO BIG TEN WEEKLY AWARDS

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Kenna Wollard and sophomore Ryan McAleer picked up their second Big Ten weekly award honors, earning Player and Defensive Player of the Week, respectively.

Together, the Boilermakers helped lead No. 13 Purdue to a pair of top-25 road wins with a reverse sweep at #24 UCLA (17-25, 22-25, 29-27, 25-23, 25-11) and at #17 USC (25-23, 25-18, 25-21).

Wollard led the league in kills (49) last week, which included a 33-kill performance on a .369 attack % at UCLA. With the showing at UCLA, Wollard became just the fourth player in Purdue history to post as many kills in a single match, joining two-time Olympian Annie Drews (2014), Aneska Arosarena (1998 & 1999) and Bev Krupa (1998). She was responsible for two kills that took away a pair of Bruin match points at 23-24 and 26-27 and finished the match one dig shy of a double-double.

Additionally, Wollard led the team in the sweep at USC, totaling 16 kills, a perfect reception % after facing 16 balls, and three blocks.

Meanwhile, McAleer anchored a back row that helped to hold opponents to a combined .199 hitting clip, an effort that included an even .000 efficiency for UCLA in Set 5 and .171 for USC in Set 3. McAleer led the team with 16 digs at #24 UCLA with a perfect reception rate (27 receptions) with one ace and four assists. Just 48 hours later, the libero racked up 17 digs, an effort that led all players in the match. In total, McAleer averaged over four digs per set.

Following the wins, Purdue moved up one spot on Monday in the American Volleyball Coaches’ Association (AVCA) poll, ranking No. 12 heading into the new week.

Up next, Purdue will travel to Ohio State for a midweek matchup. The Boilermakers will take on the Ohio State Buckeyes on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET on FS1. Then, Purdue returns home for its first match at Holloway Gymnasium in 21 days on Sunday when the team takes on No. 1 Nebraska at 1 p.m. ET. The match will be streamed on B1G+.

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NOTRE DAME MEN’S SOCCER

MATCH 12 PREVIEW: GREEN BAY

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Notre Dame welcomes Green Bay for its final midweek home game of the season in a non-conference clash at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at Alumni Stadium. Admission to the match is free and it will be streamed on ACCNX.

NOTRE DAME vs. GREEN BAY
Location: South Bend, Indiana | Alumni Stadium
Watch: ACCNX
Admission: FREE
Live Stats: Click Here
Twitter Updates: @NDMenSoccer
Game Notes: vs. Green Bay

THE GREEN BAY SERIES

• The Irish and Phoenix will meet on the pitch for the fifth time on Tuesday evening.

• Notre Dame leads the series with a record of 3-1-0.

• The latest installment of the series came in the NCAA Tournament, as the Irish defeated Green Bay by a score of 2-1 on Nov. 19, 2009 in South Bend in the first round.

• Each of the four prior meetings have been decided by one goal.

INSTANT IMPACT

• The freshman class has already made its presence felt on the Notre Dame roster, as the group has produced 18 points off six goals and six assists this season.

• Luke Burton has led the way from the striker position with three goals and two assists while making seven starts up top for the Irish.

• Ren Sylvester has found his form with two goals and an assist, all coming over the last three matches.

• Alex Rosin has made five starts at left back and has proved capable of going forward in attack with a goal and three assists.

• Karson Baquero has played in four matches as a midfielder, including his first career start in the win over Hope.

SET-PIECE SUCCESS

• The Fighting Irish have scored 10 goals off set pieces during the 2025 campaign.

• Three of the goals have come from free kicks, with Mitch Ferguson scoring a direct free kick and Diego Ochoa and Ferguson finishing from service into the box.

• The Irish have been even more lethal on corners, firing in seven goals this season. Ferguson and Burton have each scored twice while Wyatt Borso, Alex Rosin and Martin Von Thun have each recorded one.

BK THE GK

• Blake Kelly has gotten off to a great start to his sophomore season in goal for the Irish, posting four clean sheets.

• The shot stopper ranks second in the ACC in saves per game with a mark of 3.18 per outing.

• Kelly started 12 matches for the Irish in 2024 and became the first true freshman goalie to start the season opener in the last 30 years for the program.

STRIKE FORCE

• The starting striker tandem of Wyatt Borso and Luke Burton has found its form over the last couple of weeks, as the two have combined for seven goals and two assists.

• Borso is tied for the lead on the team in goals with four, scoring in four of the last seven matches.

• Burton has recorded a point in five of the last seven matches, scoring in wins over Pitt, Omaha and Hope and picking up assists in victories over Louisville, Wright State and Hope.

BALANCED ATTACK

• Eight players have scored the 17 goals for the Irish this season, as Mitch Ferguson (4), Wyatt Borso (4), Luke Burton (3) and Ren Sylvester (2) have each scored multiple times while Nolan Spicer, Diego Ochoa and Martin Vont Thun each found the back of the net once.

• Ten returning Irish players registered at least one point in their Notre Dame career, as the team returns 54 points from last year.

• Nine players that scored a goal during the 2024 campaign are back on this year’s team.

• Junior Jack Flanagan is the top returning goal scorer on the 2025 squad after firing in a career-high four goals during his sophomore campaign.

2025 CAPTAINS

• Mitch Ferguson and Wyatt Lewis will serve as the captains for this year’s Fighting Irish team and Blake Kelly will take on the role of assistant captain.

• Ferguson has appeared in 61 games over his Notre Dame career, scoring seven goals and adding eight assists from the center back position.

• Lewis enters his third season with the Fighting Irish and has three goals and four assists as a holding midfielder.

• Kelly started 12 matches as a freshman in 2024, posting a record of 4-3-5 while recording 26 saves.

THE CHAD RILEY ERA

• McFarland Family Head Men’s Soccer Coach Chad Riley is in his eighth season in charge of the Notre Dame men’s soccer program in 2025.

• Riley became the first head coach in program history to lead the Fighting Irish to two College Cup appearances, coming during the 2021 and 2023 seasons.

• Notre Dame has captured both an ACC regular season and tournament title under his direction, both firsts in program history.

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NOTRE DAME WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

TIMES, NETWORKS ANNOUNCED FOR 2025-26 SEASON

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The final pieces of the 2025-26 Notre Dame women’s basketball schedule are falling into place, as the ACC announced on Monday television times and networks for the majority of this season’s matchups. In total, the Irish will play 16 games on linear television, and the remaining games will air on ACC Network Extra or ESPN+ depending on location.

In addition to previously announced marquee matchups on NBC (Michigan) and Fox (UConn), Notre Dame will play five games on either ESPN or ESPN2 with a potential sixth ESPN game at Duke on Jan. 4. Prior to the start of ACC play, the Irish will play Southern Cal on ESPN in a Friday, Nov. 21 clash before heading to Oxford for the ACC/SEC Challenge against Ole Miss, a game that will air on ESPN2.

Notre Dame will host North Carolina (Jan. 11) and NC State (Feb. 15) for ESPN-televised games, and the Irish will close out the regular season on ESPN2 at Louisville on March 1.

Full 2025-26 Schedule —

Fairleigh Dickinson — Nov. 5 • 7 p.m. • ACCNX
First Meeting

Chicago State — Nov. 9 • 3 p.m. • ACCNX
Irish lead 3-0 // Last Meeting: Nov. 21, 2023

Akron — Nov. 12 • 7 p.m. • ACCNX
Irish lead 1-0 // Last Meeting: Nov. 11, 2011

Michigan (Detroit) — Nov. 15 • 4 p.m. • NBC
Irish lead 14-8 // Last Meeting: March 23, 2025

Southern Cal — Nov. 21 • 6 p.m. • ESPN
Irish lead 9-2 // Last Meeting: Nov. 23, 2024

Central Michigan —Nov. 24 • 9 p.m. • ACCN
Irish lead 5-1 // Last Meeting: Nov. 11, 2016

at Ole Miss — Dec. 4 • 9 p.m. • ESPN2
Irish lead 1-0 // Last Meeting: March 25, 2024

at Florida State — Dec. 7 • 6 p.m. • ACCNX
Irish lead 13-2 // Last Meeting: Feb. 27, 2025

Morehead State — Dec. 11 • 7 p.m. • ACCNX
Irish lead 1-0 // Last Meeting: Nov. 15, 2010

at James Madison — Dec. 14 • 4 p.m. • ESPN+
Dukes lead 2-1 // Last Meeting: Nov. 13, 2024

Bellarmine — Dec. 21 • 5 p.m. • ACCNX
First Meeting

Pittsburgh — Dec. 29 • 7 p.m. • ACCN
Irish lead 37-4 // Last Meeting: Feb. 13, 2025

at Georgia Tech — Jan. 1 • 4 p.m. • ACCN
Irish lead 19-1 // Last Meeting: Jan. 16, 2025

at Duke — Jan. 4 • Noon OR 1 p.m. • ESPN OR ACCN
Irish lead 19-5 // Last Meeting: March 8, 2025

Boston College — Jan. 8 • 6 p.m. • ACCNX
Irish lead 31-9 // Last Meeting: Jan. 23, 2025

North Carolina — Jan. 11 • 1 p.m. • ESPN
Irish lead 11-5 // Last Meeting: Jan. 5, 2025

Louisville — Jan. 15 • 7 p.m. • ACCN
Irish lead 22-14 // Last Meeting: March 2, 2025

at Connecticut — Jan. 19 • 5 p.m. • FOX
Huskies lead 39-16 // Last Meeting: Dec. 12, 2024

Miami — Jan. 22 • 7 p.m. • ACCN
Irish lead 26-6 // Last Meeting: Feb. 20, 2025

Clemson — Jan. 25 • 3 p.m. • ACCNX
Irish lead 10-3 // Last Meeting: Jan. 12, 2025

at California — Jan. 29 • TBA • ACCNX
Irish lead 5-0 // Last Meeting: March 7, 2025

at Stanford — Feb. 1 • 4 p.m. • CW
Cardinal leads 4-3 // Last Meeting: Feb. 6, 2025

Virginia Tech — Feb. 5 • 7 p.m. • ACCNX
Irish lead 18-2 // Last Meeting: Jan. 30, 2025

at Virginia — Feb. 8 • TBA • ACCNX
Irish lead 11-3 // Last Meeting: Dec. 29, 2024

NC State — Feb. 15 • TBA • ESPN
Irish lead 10-6 // Last Meeting: Feb. 23, 2025

at Wake Forest — Feb. 19 • 6 p.m. • ACCNX
Irish lead 13-0 // Last Meeting: Jan. 9, 2025

at SMU — Feb. 22 • 6 p.m. • ACCN
Irish lead 3-1 // Last Meeting: Jan. 19, 2025

Syracuse — Feb. 26 • 7 p.m. • ACCNX
Irish lead 40-6 // Last Meeting: Dec. 8, 2024

at Louisville — March 1 • 4 p.m. • ESPN2
Irish lead 22-14 // Last Meeting: March 2, 2025

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BUTLER WOMEN’S GOLF

DODD MATCHES PROGRAM RECORD IN LEADING BULLDOGS TO COYOTE CREEK CLASSIC TITLE

Treva Dodd earned medalist honors at the Bradley Coyote Creek Classic while leading the Bulldogs to the team title.

The 54-hole event concluded Monday afternoon in Bartonville, Ill.

Dodd’s three-under 213 performance matches the program record relative to par for a 54-hole event, something she also accomplished last season at the 2024 Redbird Fall Invitational and Abigail Gleixner’s 2016 Redbird Fall Invitational scorecard.

Dodd entered the final round with a four-shot cushion and finished the day with that same lead as her one-over 73 Monday matched the best round of the day. She finished the tournament at three-under 213, four shots ahead of Caroline McConnell (217) of host Bradley.

Dodd’s 73 Monday featured four birdies on the 6,019-yard Coyote Creek Golf Club course. Dodd’s Sunday included rounds of 71 and 69 as she built her lead. Dodd registered five birdies in each of her rounds Sunday. Her five birdies in the second round came on five consecutive holes (holes 7-11).

Butler’s 54-hole total of 882 (+18) included rounds of 303 and 281 Sunday and Monday’s 298. The seven-under 281 in Sunday’s afternoon round set a new 18-hole program record for the Bulldogs relative to par, besting the one-under 287 as part of the 2020 Colonel Classic.

The Bulldogs finished seven shots ahead of runner-up Bradley among the six-team field. Five of the top seven spots on the individual leaderboard belonged to Bulldogs as Dodd was joined by Cybil Stillson (fourth at five-over 221), Kelli Scheck (fifth at seven-over 223), Addi Kooi (sixth at eight-over 224), and Ashley Freitas (seventh at 10-over 226). Kooi and Freitas shared BIG EAST Women’s Golfer of the Week honors a week ago.

The Bulldogs last participated in the event in 2022, capturing the team title that year as well.

THE BUTLER WOMEN:

1) Treva Dodd, 71-69-73—213 (-3)

4) Cybil Stillson (playing as an individual), 76-72-73—221 (+5)

5) Kelli Scheck, 74-73-76—223 (+7)

6) Addi Kooi, 81-68-75—224 (+8)

7) Ashley Freitas, 77-75-74—226 (+10)

T15) Samantha Von Rohr (playing as an individual), 82-72-80—234 (+18)

T21) Sophie McGinnis, 84-71-81—236 (+20)

30) Maddie Diedrich (playing as an individual), 81-84-80—245 (+29)

UP NEXT: The Bulldogs close out the fall portion of the schedule next week (Oct. 13-14) at the Dayton Flyer Invitational.

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IU INDY MEN’S GOLF

MEN’S GOLF IN THE HUNT AFTER OPENING DAY OF TOM TONTIMONIA INVITATIONAL

WESTLAKE, Ohio – The IU Indianapolis men’s golf team is tied for fifth among the 10-team field after 36 holes of the Tom Tontimonia Invitational at Lakewood Country Club, heading into Tuesday’s finale. The Jaguars carded rounds of 292 and 291 on Monday (Oct. 6) and are 11 shots off the lead going into the final round.

Oakland tops the field at 272 and host Cleveland State and Green Bay are tied for second at 576. Findlay’s Cahle Roth and OU’s Matteo Rocco are tied for the lead at 3-under 139. Junior Titus Boswell is within striking distance after shooting even par 142 (69-73) on Monday.

Boswell paced IU Indy with an opening round, 2-under 69, registering six birdies during his morning round. Noah Kirsch and Brady Schier both shot 2-over 73 and freshman Jack Scudder was the fourth scorer at 6-over 77. Redshirt freshman Keaton Parmley capped the lineup at 7-over 78 in the morning round.

Senior Preston Broce paced the four individual entries with a 3-over 74 while freshman Noah Parsetich shot 5-over 76 in his collegiate debut, including back-to-back birdies late in the round.

Kirsch led a balanced attack in the afternoon with a 1-over 72, getting to 2-under midway through the round after back-to-back birdies. Boswell, Schier and Scudder all shot 2-over 73 to represent the scoring four.

“I played some solid golf today,” Kirsch said of his opening day 145 (73-72). “I’m looking forward to getting back out there tomorrow and making a push with the team.”

Senior Harry Ward shot 2-over 73 and Broce posted a second straight 3-over 74. Greg Miller also chimed in with a solid effort, shooting 4-over 75 in his second round.

Boswell is tied atop the field with 10 birdies and Broce is tied for sixth with seven birdies. Ward made a team-high 27 pars, ranking third among the 75-player field.

Tuesday’s final round is slated to begin with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start.

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IU INDY WOMEN’S GOLF

XIA LEADS THE WAY ON DAY ONE OF WMU BRONCO FALL CLASSIC

PORTAGE, Mich. – IU Indy freshman Li (Sherry) Xia is tied for fourth among the 41-player field after day one of the WMU Bronco Fall Classic after carding rounds of 76 and 75 at The Moors Golf Club on Monday (Oct. 6). The Jaguars are sixth among the seven-team field at 628 (315-313) heading into Tuesday’s finale.

Host Western Michigan leads the field at 603 and Dayton is second at 612. WMU’s Megha Vallabhaneni tops the field at 1-over 145 and Dayton’s Kylee Heidemann is second at 2-over 146.

“I didn’t start off great, but I stayed calm and found my rhythm later on,” Xia said. “My irons felt really good today and that helped me stay consistent.”

The morning round saw senior Yanah Rolston lead the way at 3-over 75 while Xia carded a 76, despite two double bogeys. Freshman Emma Frauhiger shot 7-over 79 with three birdies and classmate Olivia Aronhalt was countable at 85. Sophomore Lexi Stuart finished her first round at 89 and fellow sophomore Alexandra Chiew posted an 86 while playing as an individual.

Rolston got to 1-under early in the round with birdies on her fourth and seventh holes of the day. Similarly, Xia got to even par with two birdies in a three-hole span after an early double bogey.

Xia led the way in the second round at 3-over 75 and Frauhiger shot 4-over 76, including playing her final seven holes of the day to 1-under. Rolston shot an 80 and Aronhalt posted a round of 82. Stuart and Chiew rounded out the team entries at 87 and 89, respectively.

Frauhiger and Xia are tied for second overall with five birdies each while Xia and Rolston had a team-high 22 pars apiece. IU Indy topped the field with 16 birdies on Monday.

Play is slated to conclude with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start on Tuesday.

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IU INDY VOLLEYBALL

PURICHIA EARNS #HLVB PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS

INDIANAPOLIS – IU Indianapolis junior setter Grace Purichia has been named #HLVB Player of the Week for the week ending Oct. 5. Purichia helped the Jaguars to a 3-0 record during the week with a home win over Purdue Fort Wayne, followed by back-to-back wins over Milwaukee.

Offensively, the Jaguars hit .318 for the week with Purichia piloting the attack.

Individually, she averaged 13.6 assists per set while leading the league’s setters with 3.1 digs per set and 14 total kills for the week. She contributed 53 assists and 11 digs in a four-set win over Milwaukee on Friday (Oct. 3) and followed with 45 assists, 14 digs and five kills in a 3-0 sweep over Milwaukee on Saturday (Oct. 4).

She opened the week with 38 assists, five kills and six digs in the 3-0 win over Purdue Fort Wayne.

For the season, Purichia leads the Horizon League and ranks ninth nationally at 10.68 assists per set and has increased her output to 12.00 assists per set in league matches.

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BALL STATE FOOTBALL

NATIONAL LEADER IN SACKS, BALL STATE’S VOORHIS NAMED MAC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

MUNCIE, Ind. – Ball State’s defense was instrumental in Saturday’s 20-14 upset win over defending conference champion Ohio, with senior defensive end Nathan Voorhis leading the charge.

Ranked third nationally in sacks prior to Saturday’s game, Nathan Voorhis slammed the Ohio backfield for a part in four different sacks against elusive Ohio QB Parker Navarro. Voorhis was credited for 3.5 sacks and now leads the country with eight total sacks and 1.60 per game.

Voorhis ignited a Cardinals defense that limited Ohio to just 95 total yards in the second half. The Cardinals rallied to outgain Ohio 344-188 over the final three periods. Voorhis led the Ball State defense with eight total tackles. He nearly created another sack and was credited with a QB hurry.

Ball State looks to continue its conference success when it travels to Western Michigan, Oct. 11 at 3:30 p.m. The Cardinals return to Scheumann Stadium for their annual homecoming game, Oct. 18, against Akron.

UREMOVICH, CARDINALS PREPARE FOR CHALLENGE AT WESTERN MICHIGAN

MUNCIE, Ind. – Coming off a home victory to open Mid-American Conference play versus Ohio, Ball State head coach Mike Uremovich, Roman Pearson and Tristan Cook joined the media to look ahead at the team’s Oct. 11 matchup against Western Michigan Monday morning.

With the Broncos having the momentum of a three-game win streak and hosting in front of their Homecoming crowd, Uremovich stated that this weekend will be a big challenge.

“We’re playing what I think is the hottest team in the MAC right now,” Uremovich said. “They are top five in the country in sacks and in the top 25 in tackles for loss. They are obviously playing really good football. I know they’re playing with a lot of confidence.”

After a 20-14 comeback victory over the Bobcats last week, Uremovich stated the focus remains on starting faster on offense and correcting mistakes in preparation against a team that is currently 2-0 in conference play.

“Offensively, we have to start faster as a team,” Uremovich stated. “We’ve got to put points on the board earlier, instead of waiting for the second half.”

Defensively, the Cardinals made strides, holding Ohio to zero points and only 95 total yards in the second half. The success is something Pearson credits to the unit’s steady, growth-mindset approach.

“I think we just come in every week with the mindset to continue to build,” Pearson stated. “We talk about progressing every week, and I think that’s what we’ve bought into.”

The offensive line drew confidence after the home win, not allowing Ohio to gain a single sack throughout the game and aiding the offense to six drives of eight plays or longer.

“It’s motivating for sure,” Cook said. “We need to stay confident in each other no matter the situation. We’ve got to continue to fight, stick together and understand that we can play well against any team in the MAC.”

Ball State visits Waldo Stadium to go against Western Michigan Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET. Fans can tune in live on WLBC 104.1 FM to follow the action.

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BALL STATE WOMEN’S GOLF

DEAN PACES WOMEN’S GOLF ON DAY 1 IN KANSAS

LAWRENCE, Kan. – – Led by freshman Skylar Dean, the Ball State women’s golf team was one of eight teams to complete the opening two rounds of the Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational Monday.

On the 71-par, 6,068-yard Lawrence Country Club course, Dean turned in a pair of rounds at +5 (76) to lead the Cardinals over the first 36 holes of competition. At +10 (152), Dean is currently tied for 44th among the talented 76-player field which includes six teams which were ranked in the top 86 nationally last season.

Senior Sarah Gallagher turned in Ball State’s lowest round of the day, shooting +2 (73) in her first tour around the course. She is currently tied for 46th overall at +11 (153), as is sophomore Sophie Korthuijs who turned in a +3 (74) in her opening round.

Senior Sabrina Langerak led the Cardinals over the final 18 holes, shooting +4 (75) in her second round and is currently tied for 56th at +14 (156). Rounding out the Ball State lineup is senior Jasmine Driscoll who is tied for 62nd at +16 (158).

Overall, Korthuijs led the squad with five birdies on the day, while Gallagher recorded four and Deam added three. Gallagher was also one of the top players on the course’s par-4s, playing them at +2 (4.09) which is tied for ninth among the field.

Overall, host Kansas leads the 14-team field at -7 (561). Ball State is currently 12th at +43 (611), but six teams and 18 total golfers have yet to finish their second rounds.

Over at the Golfweek Put Me In Coach Invitational at the Delaware Country Club, junior JJ Gregston turned in Ball State’s best overall round of the day with a -2 (70) in her second round of the day. Combined with an opening-round +4 (76), Gregston is currently tied for fourth among the 14-golfer field at +2 (146).

Gregston’s two tours around the Par-72, 6,008-yard course included seven total birdies and she played both the course’s par-3s and par-4s at even on the day. She is currently six strokes off the lead held by Angela Heo of Texas at -4 (140).

Senior Madelin Boyd registered a pair of +3 (75)s on the day and is currently tied for seventh overall at +6 (150). Junior Jenna Estravillo tallied the Cardinals’ second-lowest round of the event, with her second-round +1 (73) including two of her five total birdies Monday.

Estravillo is currently 11th overall at +8 (152), while junior Madelyn Young is 13th at +16 (160).

Action Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational is set to pick up again tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. and will use the same pairings as the opening two rounds. While other teams finish their holes, the Cardinals are set to tee off at 10 a.m. ET / 9 a.m. CT back on hole 10.

At the Golfweek Put Me In Coach Invitational, action is scheduled to get underway at 8:30 a.m. with another shotgun start.

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BALL STATE VOLLEYBALL

AXNESS AND GREEN CLAIM SECOND STRAIGHT SETTER PAIR OF THE WEEK HONOR

CLEVELAND, Ohio – – For the second straight week, the Ball State setter duo of junior Lindsey Green and freshman Reese Axness have been named the Mid-American Conference Setter Pair of the Week.

The pair helped the Ball State offense lead all MAC teams with a .264 attack percentage last week, as the Cardinals improved to 4-0 in league play with wins over NIU and Western Michigan.

Green dished out a team-high 54 assists over the two matches for a 7.71 assists-per-set average. Ball State’s top server on the week, with four more aces, Green also chipped in one kill and 10 total digs. Green handed out 26 assists in the sweep of the Huskies, while chipping in 28 in the victory over the Broncos.

Axness dished out 31 assists for a 4.43 average. Ball State’s second-best server on the week, with three aces, she also chipped in 13 total digs. Axness handed out 13 assists in the sweep of the Huskies, while chipping in 18 in the victory over the Broncos.

Combined, the averaged 12.14 assists per set to help the Cardinals lead the league as a team with a 13.43 average.

One of three remaining undefeated teams in league play, joined by Bowling Green and Toledo, Ball State is hitting .285 over its four league matches this season, while dishing out a league-best 14.00 assists per set.

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PURDUE FT. WAYNE MEN’S GOLF

DUGAN IN FOURTH AFTER 36 HOLES AT TOM TONTIMONIA INVITATIONAL

WESTLAKE, Ohio – Julian Dugan of the Purdue Fort Wayne men’s golf team led the Mastodons on the opening day of the Tom Tontimonia Invitational on Monday (Oct. 6).

Dugan, who is playing the best golf of his collegiate career this season, shot 70-71-141 on Monday, good for fourth place. He had a 1-under on the front nine in the morning round thanks to birdies on one, six and seven. After making the turn, he birdied 11 and 13, then finished the round on a positive note with a birdie on 18. In his second trip through, he birdied hole two, which he bogeyed earlier. After moving to 3-over through 12, he birdied 14, 15 and 16 and parred 17 and 18 to finish 1-under on the day.

Joining Dugan in the top-10 Brock Reschly turned in a 73-70-143 for 10th place. After starting his day with a double-bogey, Reschly was even the rest of the first round. He birdied seven, 11 and 15 in a stretch of 11 bogey-free holes. In the afternoon, Reschly had nothing worse than a bogey, of which he had three. He had four birdies coming on seven, 13, 16 and 18. He finished with a par to wrap up his 1-under round.

Cody Coleman shot 73-75-148, which put him in 42nd place. His 73 in the morning featured one birdie, 14 pars and three bogeys. He had two different stretches of seven holes without a bogey, birdieing 17. In the afternoon, Coleman birdied 16 and 18 with 11 pars to go with it.

Justin Hicks shot 76-75-151, dropping in four birdies, two in both rounds, and 23 total pars. He birdied 15 and 18 in round one and 10 and 11 in round two. He started round two with six pars in a row. He is in 58th place with 18 holes to play.

Nick Holder shot 75 in round two with birdies on seven and 10.

AJ Agnew (72-72-144, 17th) and Nick Bellush (73-74-147, 34th) played as individuals.

As a team, the Mastodons shot 292-291-583 and are 11 shots back of the lead, trailing Oakland (572), Green Bay (576), Cleveland State (576) and Findlay (582). The ‘Dons are tied with IU Indy and ahead of Horizon League foes Northern Kentucky, Youngstown State and Detroit Mercy.

The final 18 holes of the Tom Tontimonia Invitational will fire off on Tuesday morning (Oct. 7).

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PURDUE FT. WAYNE WOMEN’S GOLF

DUO OF ‘DONS IN TOP-10 AT ROCKET CLASSIC

PORT CLINTON, Ohio – Purdue Fort Wayne’s Louise Ekesall and Lara Dommach both turned in top-10 performances after 36 holes at the Rocket Classic on Monday (Oct. 6).

With 18 holes to play, Ekesall shot 78-74-152, her best of the season, for sixth place. Dommach shot 80-75-155 for 10th. Her 74 was a season-low.

Ekesall was playing as an individual, but she had seven birdies and 18 pars.

Dommach, who played for the team score, managed three birdies after going without any in round one. She had 21 total pars.

Emily Gottman shot 79-80-159, which put her in a tie for 13th place. Her day was highlighted by an eagle on the 455-yard 11th. In the second round, she birdied hole 10, the first of the two par-5s in a row. She added 18 pars, turning in a scorecard with nothing worse than a bogey in round two.

Lillie Cone shot 80-80-160, good for 15th place. She had a stretch of three birdies in a six-hole stretch late in round one. Later on, she birdied 15 and seven in round two. She totaled 17 pars.

Lillian Gottman is in 28th place with a round to go after shooting 90-78-168. She had a birdie on hole three in round one. She was much steadier in the second round, turning in 13 pars.

Hunar Mittal shot 82-89-171 for 30th place. She had a birdie on 12 in round one and hole three in round two.

Natalie Papa also played as an individual, shooting 82-81-163 for 23rd.

As a team, the Mastodons shot 321-313-634 for fourth of the five-team field. The ‘Dons are ahead of the only other Horizon League team in the field, Detroit Mercy.

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SOUTHERN INDIANA VOLLEYBALL

USI VOLLEYBALL’S AYSA THOMAS TAKES OVC SETTER AND FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK

EVANSVILLE, Ind.- University of Southern Indiana Volleyball freshman Aysa Thomas was named Ohio Valley Conference Setter and Freshman of the Week, her first time taking both honors.

Thomas’ performance in USI’s OVC home opening series against Eastern Illinois last weekend helped the team grab its first two conference wins. In two sweeps, the Screaming Eagles went 6-0 in sets against the Panthers.

The freshman recorded 70 assists, 20 digs, five kills, and three blocks in the two games. Leading the team to a .292 hitting percentage for the weekend, she averaged 11.67 assists per set. She tallied her eighth and ninth consecutive double-doubles in the series.

To grab her first career OVC win, Thomas dished out 39 assists and 10 digs, getting USI’s offense to a .342 hitting percentage, the second highest it’s been this season. To open the game, Thomas assisted on 14 kills, as the team tallied 16 kills on just two errors for a .389 hitting percentage. In set two, she had another 14 assists, helping the team to an error-less set with 19 kills on a game-high .422 hitting percentage.

For game two, the freshman recorded another 31 assists and 10 digs. She snuck five kills in herself for a career-high, helping to keep the Panthers’ defense on their toes.

This week’s honors mark the third time Thomas has been named Setter of the Week, but the first time she takes home Freshman of the Week.

Next up, Thomas and the team go back on the road to Southeast Missouri State University for two games on Thursday at 6 p.m. and Friday at 2 p.m. Follow along and get updates on USI Athletics on Facebook, Instagram, and X for game coverage and online at usiscreamingeagles.com.

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EVANSVILLE MEN’S GOLF

OUSLEY LEADS UE MEN IN ARKANSAS

JONESBORO, Ark. – Completing the opening two rounds at 1-over, Jamison Ousley paced the University of Evansville men’s golf team on Monday at the Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate.

Opening Day Results

Ousley started the day with a 1-over 73 at RidgePointe Country Club before shooting an even 72 in the second 18 holes. His 145 is tied for 12^th overall. Second on the team and tied for 15^th is Mason Taylor. He opened the tournament with a 77 before carding a 3-under 69 in the second round. Sitting at 2-over, Taylor is tied for 15^th.

Next up was Daniil Romashkin. After posting an 80 in the first round, he tallied a 71 in the second round and ranks in a tie for 41^st with a 151. Two behind him was Luke Price. His rounds finished at 76 and 77 putting him in a tie for 47^th. Omar Khalid is tied for 61^st with a 155.

UE is in 6^th place in the team standings at 15-over. The Purple Aces are two strokes outside the top five and seven outside of the top three. Arkansas State paces the field at 17-under. The Red Wolves are nine in front of UT Martin. Luke Caldwell of UTM leads the individuals at 7-under. He is one in front of Thomas Schmidt from Arkansas State.

The final round is set to begin on Tuesday morning.

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VALPO MEN’S GOLF

DAVENPORT TURNS IN TEAM’S TOP ROUND OF SEASON ON MONDAY

Freshman Charlie Davenport (Clarendon Hills, Ill. / Benet Academy) carded a 68 (-2) in the second round, the best 18 by a Beacon this season, leading members of the Valparaiso University men’s golf team who participated in the Golfweek “Put Me in Coach” Invite on Monday at the par-70, 6438-yard Delaware Country Club in Muncie, Ind. This unique event featured individuals only and no team scoring.

How It Happened

Davenport is in the top 10 of 34 through 36 holes, sitting tied for ninth at 143 (+3). He improved his score by seven strokes from Round 1 to Round 2 en route to the aforementioned career best round. Prior to Monday, no Beacon had gone sub-70 this season. Davenport did not have any holes in the front nine above par in either round, including a stellar front nine in Round 2 where he stroked a 30 (-5) with five birdies and four pars.

Four Valpo individuals are playing in this tournament, including freshmen Brayden Fetzer (Trumbull, Conn.) and Rafael Gutierrez Gonzalez (Mexico City, Mexico / The Learning Club), who both made their collegiate debuts on Monday. Fetzer was second among Valpo players with a 36-hole score of 146 (+6), highlighted by a 71 (+1) in Round 1.

Redshirt junior Ryan Somerville (Aurora, Ontario / Aurora) had a pair of eagles in the opening round, needing just three strokes apiece on the par-5 fourth and 15th holes as part of a 71 (+1).

Michigan State’s Julian Menser leads the tournament at 134 (-6). Individuals from Michigan State, Purdue, Ball State, Miami (Ohio), Bowling Green, Marshall, Indiana Wesleyan, Vincennes and Valpo are participating this week.

Thoughts from Head Coach Dave Gring

“Brayden had a very consistent first round for us, with only two bogeys and one birdie. His ball-striking was terrific and he narrowly missed a handful of birdies throughout the round. While Ryan matched Brayden’s score, his scorecard had two birdies and eagles on both of the Par 5s. Ryan finished the last two holes of that round strong with a birdie and an eagle. Our birdie production was low in the first round with only seven birdies, and we simply couldn’t get enough putts to drop.”

“In the second round, our birdie production was much better. We had 15 birdies in that round, led by Charlie’s five on the front nine and a total of six for the round. Charlie really bounced back well from his first round with a solid two under second round. We offset a lot of our second-round birdies with nine double-bogeys, making some poor course management and club selection decisions. The wind had picked-up and our execution just wasn’t as sharp in the second round. The guys stayed resilient and finished the last six holes of the second round at one over.”

Up Next

The event will continue with 18 more holes on Tuesday.

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VALPO WOMEN’S GOLF

SKIBINSKI IN TOP 10 AFTER DAY 1 IN CHICAGO

Valparaiso University women’s golf senior Taylor Skibinski (Michigan City, Ind. / Michigan City) resides within the top 10 on the player leaderboard and owns the team’s top spot after one round of the two-day, 36-hole Windy City Classic Invitational, hosted by Chicago State at Harborside International Golf Club in Chicago.

How It Happened

Skibinski posted a 77 (+5) in Monday’s round, putting her as part of a tie for sixth in a 42-player field with 18 holes to go. She drained an eagle on the par-5 second hole to highlight the day for the Beacons on her way to equaling her season low round.

Freshman Katie Estridge (Biloxi, Miss. / Biloxi) turned in an 81, which has her tied for 16th overall and second on the team. She birdied the 15th and 17th holes.

As a team, Valpo is tied for fourth with Southern Indiana at 325, one stroke off the team’s season best. The Beacons are ahead of Christian Brothers, Jackson State and Western Illinois on the team leaderboard.

UIC owns the team lead at 306, led by Camille Rosier’s 71 that has her atop the player leaderboard.

Up Next

The Beacons will close out the event with the second and final round on Tuesday.

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UINDY MEN’S SOCCER

UNNAMATLA NAMED GLVC MEN’S SOCCER DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

INDIANAPOLIS – UIndy senior goalkeeper Keerti Unnamatla havs been selected as the Great Lakes Valley Conference/Athletic Solutions Defensive Player of the Week in men’s soccer, it was announced by the league office Monday.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Keerti Unnamatla, (RV) Indianapolis

Sr. | GK | Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Major: Business Management

Team Results: 2-0 W vs. Southwest Baptist (10/3) | 1-0 W vs. Drury (10/5)

Helped Greyhounds to a 2-0 week in GLVC play with a 2-0 win over SBU and a 1-0 win over Drury

Made nine saves keeping two shutouts playing all 180 minutes

Saved 11 shots against SBU and seven shots against Drury

Faced 18 shots with nine on goal

Earns first career Defensive Player of the Week Award

Last Greyhounds’ Defensive Player of the Week Award: Ionas Giovanidis (10/28/24)

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UINDY FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL RISES TO #18 IN LATEST AFCA DII RANKINGS

WACO, Texas – Winners of four in a row, the UIndy football team climbed one spot to No. 18 in this week’s AFCA DII Coaches Poll, released Monday. The Greyhounds are coming off an impressive 63-17 win versus William Jewell behind an award-winning performance from senior QB Gavin Sukup.

The Greyhounds remains the lone GLVC school in the rankings and one of eight Super Region 3 teams to appear in the poll. UIndy also ranks in the top 20 in the in the D2Football.com media poll, coming in this week at No. 16.

AFCA DIVISION II COACHES POLL

RK	SCHOOL (1st-place votes)	REC	PTS	PREV
1.	Ferris St. (31)	5-0	775	1
2.	Harding	5-0	744	2
3.	West Florida	5-0	702	3
4.	Kutztown	5-0	684	4
5.	Western Colorado	5-0	615	7
6.	UT Permian Basin	5-0	608	9
7.	Augustana (S.D.)	6-0	580	8
8.	Grand Valley St.	3-1	527	10
9.	West Alabama	5-0	505	11
10.	Minnesota-Duluth	6-0	492	13
11.	Colorado St.-Pueblo	5-1	454	12
12.	Angelo St.	4-1	424	5
13.	Central Washington	4-1	391	16
14.	Minnesota St.	5-1	363	15
15.	Pittsburg St.	4-2	338	17
16.	California (Pa.)	4-1	283	6
17.	Virginia Union	4-1	270	18
18.	UIndy	5-1	258	19
19.	Findlay	5-0	226	21
20.	Delta St.	5-1	218	20
21.	Frostburg St.	5-0	162	23
22.	Northwest Missouri St.	4-1	127	24
23.	UNC Pembroke	5-1	110	25
T-24.	Ashland	4-1	37	NR
T-24.	Johnson C. Smith	5-1	37	NR
T-24.	Slippery Rock	3-2	37	14

Others Receiving Votes: Benedict, 23; Indiana (Pa.), 15; Fort Hays St., 14; Southern Arkansas, 14; Charleston, 9; Catawba, 8; Emory & Henry, 8; Nebraska-Kearney, 4; Chadron St., 3; Henderson St., 3; Upper Iowa, 3; Albany St., 2; Carson-Newman, 1; Edward Waters, 1.

SUKUP’S STELLAR PERFORMANCE NETS GLVC WEEKLY AWARD

INDIANAPOLIS – UIndy senior quarterback Gavin Sukupwas named the Great Lakes Valley Conference/Athletic Solutions Offensive Player of the Week in football, it was announced by the league office Monday. The announcement marks the seventh time Sukup has been named the league’s top offensive performer, good for the most in UIndy football history.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Gavin Sukup, #19 Indianapolis

Sr. | QB | Seward, Neb.

Major: Sport Management

Team Result: 63-17 W vs. William Jewell (10/4)

Completed 19-of-25 pass attempts (76%) for 276 yards and six touchdowns

Tied school record for passing touchdowns in a game and matched second-highest total in GLVC history

Scampered for 103 rush yards in six carries

Became fourth quarterback in recorded program history with 100-plus rushing yard in a game

Surpassed 7,000 career passing yards at UIndy, the fourth Greyhound to accomplish the feat

Earns seventh career Offensive Player of the Week Award (10/28/24, 9/23/24, 9/16/24, 11/13/23, 10/2/23, 9/4/23)

Last Greyhounds’ Offensive Player of the Week: Gavin Sukup (10/28/24)

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MARIAN FOOTBALL

KNIGHTS VAULT TO NO. 12 IN NAIA FOOTBALL TOP-25

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Marian football team continues to climb the NAIA Netting Professionals Top-25 poll, as Marian gained two spots this week to move to No. 12 in the NAIA.

Campbellsville (Ky.) moved into the top 10 and Grand View (Iowa) retained the top spot in the fourth regular-season edition of the Netting Professionals NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, Oct. 6. The top-four overall teams remained the same in Grand View, Keiser, Benedictine, and Morningside, while Friends replaces Montana Tech at No. 5. Lindsey Wilson’s win over then-No. 11 Georgetown ranks the Blue Raiders at No. 6, while the Orediggers of Montana Tech jump back in at seven.

Marian’s ranking of No. 12 is their highest since last year, when Marian was ranked at No. 10 in the NAIA. Indiana Wesleyan also gained two spots as the benefit from both Georgetown and Southeastern’s losses last week, as the leader in the MSFA Mideast League climbs to No. 14.

Olivet Nazarene and St. Francis (Ind.) join the Knights in the top-25, with the Tigers jumping to 24 and the Cougars to 25. Taylor remains a receiving votes team, garnering 10 votes this week.

The Knights take on the Trojans at 7:00 p.m. this Saturday in Upland, Ind.

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+++SPORTS EXTRA+++

+++++TODAY IN BASEBALL HISTORY+++++

1904 Jack Chesbro gets his 41st win of the season when the Highlanders beat Boston in New York, 3-2. Happy Jack’s win total is considered the modern-era major league mark for the most victories in a season.

1905 Fred Odwell hits his ninth and final home run of the season, an inside-the-park round-tripper of Cardinal right-hander Buster Brown at Robison Field, making the Reds’ outfielder the National League’s home run champion. ‘Fritz’ hit just one last year as a rookie, and after leading the majors this season, he will not hit another round-tripper for the remainder of his career, a span of 154 games.

1911 In their final game at the Huntington Avenue Grounds, the Red Sox beat the Senators, 8-1, with only 850 patrons attending the 82-minute contest due to the cold, damp weather. Despite the weather, Boston owner John I. Taylor keeps his promise of having a “Kids’ Day,” giving free admission to hundreds of children attending the season finale.

1925 Before Game 1 of the World Series at Forbes Field, Commissioner Landis orders the Pirates and the Senators to wear black armbands in memory of former Giants legend Christy Matthewson, who died of tuberculosis this morning at Saranac Lake (NY). Although the practice will become common, this marks the first time in major league history that teams have altered their uniform to acknowledge a fellow ballplayer’s passing.

1935 In the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 6, the Tigers win their first World Series in franchise history when Goose Goslin singles home Mickey Cochrane to give the team a dramatic 4-3 walk-off victory over the Cubs. Tommy Bridges goes the distance, giving up 12 hits, to win the Navin Field contest.

1939 Charlie Keller, in Game 3 at Crosley Field, becomes the first rookie to hit two home runs in the same World Series game. The 22-year-old outfielder’s round-trippers in the first and fifth innings, both off starter Junior Thompson, contribute to the Yankees’ 7-3 victory over the Reds.

1950 Rookie hurler Whitey Ford, with ninth-inning help from Allie Reynolds, beats the Phillies, 5-2, as the Yankees complete the Fall Classic sweep of Philadelphia’s ‘Whiz Kids.’ Jerry Coleman wins the Babe Ruth Award as the World Series MVP.

1952 In the decisive Game 7, the Yankees beat the Dodgers at Ebbets Field, 4-2, to win their fourth consecutive World Championship. Some Brooklyn fans gathered at local churches asking for divine help for Gil Hodges to break his slump, but their beloved first baseman finished the Fall Classic hitless in twenty-one at-bats.

1961 The Yankees win Game 3 of the World Series, beating the hometown Reds at Crosley Field, 3-2. The decisive blow is Roger Maris’ home run leading off the top of the ninth off Cincinnati starter Bob Purkey, who goes the distance but yields a run in each of the three final innings to take the loss, giving New York a 2-1 advantage in the Fall Classic.

1964 Bob Uecker, who had been shagging out in left field, tries to catch batting practice balls with a tuba when an unsuspecting member of a Dixieland band leaves it unattended. Much to the delight of the crowd, the comedic Cardinals backup catcher is successful in two of his six attempts to snag a fly ball in the mouth of the instrument, but the owner, who is not amused, asks the team for $250 to cover the cost of repairing the dented brass.

1969 The Cardinals trade Curt Flood, Byron Browne, Joe Hoerner, and Tim McCarver to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Dick Allen, Jerry Johnson, and Cookie Rojas. When Flood refuses to report to Philadelphia, St. Louis sends Willie Montanez and a minor leaguer to complete the trade, with the St. Louis outfielder continuing his courageous challenge to the reserve clause, which will have a dramatic impact on the game.

1977 The Dodgers rally for three runs with none on and two outs in the top of the ninth to take a one-run lead in their eventual 6-5 victory over the Phillies at Veterans Stadium in Game 3 of the NLCS. The game appears to be over when LA’s Davey Lopes is picked off first base for the final out, but a throwing error by Gene Garber advances him to second base, from where he will score the decisive run on Bill Russell’s single.

1978 In Game 4 of the NLCS, Ron Cey scores in the 10th inning on Bill Russell’s two-out game-winning single, giving the Dodgers a 4-3 victory over the Phillies and their second consecutive National League pennant. Cey, who walked after the first two batters were retired, advanced into scoring position when Garry Maddox misplayed Dusty Baker’s fly ball in center field.

1981 The first postseason game outside the United States takes place in Montreal, where the Expos defeat the Phillies in Game 1 of the NLDS, 3-1, at Olympic Stadium. The franchise will not make the playoffs again for 31 years, appearing in the postseason as the Washington Nationals in 2012.

1981 After jumping to catch Manny Trillo’s liner for the last out of the NLDS clincher, Warren Cromartie borrows a Canadian flag from an Expo fan sitting in the stands and begins waving it near the Phillies’ dugout. The remaining Veteran Stadium crowd, already disappointed by Philadelphia’s season-ending 3-0 loss to Montreal, does not react kindly to the outfielder’s patriotic gesture.

1984 In a game best remembered for Cubs’ first baseman Leon Durham’s seventh-inning error on an easy ground ball, the Padres win the NLCS when Tony Gwynn’s seventh-inning two-run double breaks a 3-3 tie en route to a 6-3 victory at Jack Murphy Stadium. Chicago had a 2-0 game advantage and a 3-0 lead in the decisive Game 5, but could not end their thirty-nine-year World Series appearance drought.

1988 The Yankees replace manager Lou Piniella, who had taken over for the fired Billy Martin in June, with Dallas Green. The former Phillies’ skipper compiled a 56-65 record (.463) before being fired in August after calling George Steinbrenner’ Manager George’ due to the team’s meddling with the team.

1995 In Game 4 of the ALDS, Edgar Martinez’s eighth-inning grand slam breaks a 6-6 tie with the Yankees at the Kingdome. The Mariner DH’s round-tripper, considered by many the biggest in franchise history, is the difference in Seattle’s eventual 11-10 victory, forcing a decisive Game 5.

1995 With a 10-4 victory over Colorado, the Braves win their Division Series behind the solid pitching of Greg Maddux and the power provided by Fred McGriff’s two home runs. The eventual World Champs will sweep Cincinnati in the NLCS before beating Cleveland in the Fall Classic

2000 Benny Agbayani’s 13th-inning home run ends the longest LDS game, which takes five hours and 22 minutes to complete. The dramatic round-tripper by the Mets outfielder, voted the 36th greatest athlete from Hawaii by Sports Illustrated, gives New York a 3-2 victory and a 2-1 series advantage over the Giants.

2001 On the last day of the season, Rickey Henderson bloops a double down the right-field line off Rockies’ hurler John Thomson to become the 25th major leaguer to collect 3000 hits. Tony Gwynn, playing in his last major league game and a member of the 3000 hit club, meets the Padres’ outfielder at home plate in front of a sellout crowd at Qualcomm Park.

2001 Barry Bonds extends his major league record for home runs in a season to 73 as he drives a 3-2 first-inning knuckleball off Dodger Dennis Springer over the right-field fence. The blast also secures two more major league records for the Giants’ left fielder when he surpasses Babe Ruth (1920 – .847) with a .863 season slugging percentage and bests Mark McGwire (1998 – one HR every 7.27 AB) by homering in every 6.52 at-bats.

2005 The White Sox complete a three-game postseason sweep of the Red Sox, defeating the defending World Series champion in Game 3 of the ALDS, 5-3. The Fenway Park victory marks the first time the Pale Hose have won a postseason series since 1917.

2006 Three years after enduring a 119-loss season, the wild-card Tigers upset the much-favored Yankees to advance to the ALCS for the first time since 1987. After beating New York 8-3 to take the ALDS 3 games to 1, the Detroit players start spraying champagne on fans at Comerica Park, who have suffered through 12 consecutive losing seasons and a tough month of September before the team wins its first postseason series in 19 years.

2006 The Mets defeat Los Angeles at Dodger Stadium, 9-5, to complete a three-game sweep in the NLDS. The Dodgers have won only one postseason game in 13 attempts since beating the A’s in the 1988 World Series.

2007 George Steinbrenner makes it clear that if the Yankees do not get past the first round of playoffs against the Indians, Joe Torre’s job, the longest-tenured manager under the Boss’s ownership, will be in jeopardy. Trailing the ALDS 2-0, the team responds for their popular skipper with a come-from-behind 6-4 victory over the Tribe at the Stadium.

2010 With only 17 instances of a manager getting tossed in postseason history, two occurrences happen today when umpires eject Rays’ Joe Maddon and Twins’ Ron Gardenhire from different ALCS games. Against Texas, the Tampa Bay skipper gets the heave-ho in for arguing a check swing with home plate ump Jim Wolf, and the Minnesota pilot suffers the same fate with Hunter Wendelstedt for arguing balls and strikes in the seventh in the contest against the Yankees.

2018 At 20 years and 293 days, Ronald Acuña Jr. becomes the youngest player in MLB history to hit a postseason grand slam, going deep off Walker Buehler in the second inning of the Braves’ 6-5 victory over the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLDS. Yankee legend Mickey Mantle previously held the record at 21 years and 349 days old when he went deep with the bases loaded in Game 5 of the 1953 World Series.

2018 Uni-President Lions pitcher Ryan Verdugo throws nine perfect innings, but the southpaw does not leave the mound a winner in the scoreless contest against the Chinatrust Brothers. When third baseman Kuo Fu-Lin leads off the ninth inning with a walk-off home run, the former Kansas City Royal hurler will earn his perfect game, the first in the Chinese Professional Baseball League’s history.

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+++TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY+++

Oct. 7

1904 — Jack Chesbro registers his 41st victory of the season as New York defeats Boston 3-2.

1916 — Georgia Tech, coached by John Heisman, beats Cumberland 222-0 in the most lopsided college football game in history.

1933 — Baseball World Series: NY Giants beat Washington Senators, 4-3 at Griffith Stadium to clinch 4 games to 1 series victory.

1935 — Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers beat Chicago Cubs, 4-3 at Navin Field for 4 games to 2 series win; Tigers win first championship in 5 WS appearances.

1945 — The Green Bay Packers score 41 points in the first quarter in a 57-21 win against the Detroit Lions.

1950 — Baseball World Series: New York Yankees beat Philadelphia Phillies, 5-2 at Yankee Stadium to sweep series, 4-0 for 13th WS title in team history; MVP: NY 2B Jerry Coleman.

1952 — Baseball World Series: NY Yankees beat Brooklyn Dodgers, 4-2 at Ebbets Field in Game 7 to tie own record 4th straight WS; MVP: NY 1B Johnny Mize.

1962 — Judy Kimball wins the LPGA championship with a four-stroke victory over Shirley Spork.

1967 — Tulsa wide receivers Ricky Eber and Harry Wood have the best day by a receiving duo in college football history. Eber has 20 receptions for 322 yards and three touchdowns, while Wood grabs 13 passes for 318 yards and three scores in Tulsa’s 58-0 win over Idaho State.

1970 — Willie Shoemaker wins his 6,033rd race to pass Johnny Longden as the winningest jockey. His first race was won on April 20, 1949.

1984 — Walter Payton breaks Jim Brown’s career rushing mark of 12,312 yards and Brown’s career mark of 58 100-yard rushing games in a 20-7 victory over New Orleans. Payton breaks the record on Chicago’s second play from scrimmage in the second half.

1985 — Lynette Woodard, captain of the women’s basketball team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Olympics, is chosen to be the first woman to play for the Harlem Globetrotters.

1995 — Coach Eddie Robinson gets his 400th victory as Grambling beats Mississippi Valley State 42-6.

2000 — Zamir Amin of Menlo College sets an NCAA all-divisions record, passing for 731 yards in the Division III school’s 37-32 loss to Cal Lutheran. Amin, 39-of-66 with four TDs and three interceptions, breaks the mark of 716 set by David Klingler of Division I-A Houston against Arizona State on Dec. 2, 1990.

2001 — San Diego’s Rickey Henderson becomes the 25th player with 3,000 hits with a bloop double in a 14-5 loss to Colorado.

2001 — Barry Bonds wraps up his record-breaking season with his 73rd homer and shatters the slugging percentage record that Babe Ruth had owned for 81 years. He finishes with a slugging percentage of .863, easily surpassing the mark of .847 that Ruth set in 1920.

2006 — Denis Hopovac’s fifth field goal of the game, in an NCAA record-tying seventh overtime, gives North Texas a 25-22 victory over Florida International. The other two seven-overtime games involved Arkansas — against Mississippi in 2001 and Kentucky in 2003.

2011 — Minnesota Lynx beat the Atlanta Dream 73-67 to complete a three-game sweep of the WNBA championship series.

2012 — Drew Brees finishes 29 for 45 for 370 yards with four TD passes and an interception in New Orleans’ 31-24 win over San Diego. Brees breaks the NFL record by throwing a touchdown pass in his 48th straight game. His 40-yard pass to Devery Henderson eclipses the mark of 47 consecutive games set by Johnny Unitas from 1956-60.

2017 — Jarvion Franklin runs in from the 12 to give Western Michigan a 71-68 victory over Buffalo in a record-tying seven overtimes with a record-breaking 139 total points.

2017 — Backup Khalil Tate rushes for 327 yards, an FBS record for a quarterback, and accounts for five touchdowns to help Arizona hold off Colorado 45-42.

2017 — Alex Ovechkin scores four goals to become the first player in 100 years with back-to-back hat tricks to open a season, and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-1.

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Oct. 8

1933 — Cliff Battles of the Boston Redskins becomes the first NFL player to gain more than 200 yards rushing with 215 yards in a 21-20 win over the New York Giants.

1949 — Walt Pastuszak has five of Brown’s 11 interceptions in a 46-0 rout of Rhode Island.

1950 — Bill Grimes of the Green Bay Packers gains 167 yards on 10 carries in a 44-31 loss to the New York Yankees.

1956 — Don Larsen of the New York Yankees pitches the only perfect game in World Series history, a 2-0 triumph over Brooklyn.

1966 — Jerry DePoyster of Wyoming becomes the first player in college football to make three field goals of 50 yards or more in a game. DePoyster connects on two 54-yard tries and a 52-yarder in the Cowboys’ 40-7 rout of Utah.

1961 — Paul Hornung scores 33 points, with four touchdowns, six extra points and a field goal, to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 45-7 romp over the Baltimore Colts.

1977 — No. 7 Alabama beats No. 1 Southern California 21-20 in Los Angeles. USC fullback Lynn Cain scores with 38 seconds remaining but the 2-point attempt fails.

1992 — Doug Smail scores two goals and the expansion Ottawa Senators rock the Montreal Canadiens 5-3 — the first regular-season NHL game by an Ottawa franchise in 58 years.

1993 — The Anaheim Mighty Ducks, before 17,174 at the Arrowhead Pond, lose 7-2 to the Detroit Red Wings in their first NHL game.

1995 — Dolphin’s Dan Marino breaks Tarkenton’s NFL career completions record.

1997 — Adam Oates reaches 1,000 points with three goals and two assists as the Washington Capitals post a 6-3 victory over the New York Islanders.

2005 — Baylor wins a Big 12 road game for the first time in the league’s 10-year history, beating Iowa State 23-13. The Bears had been 0-37 on the road in the Big 12 Conference.

2006 — Randy Moss’ 22-yard TD catch between two defenders 51 seconds before halftime is the Oakland receiver’s 100th touchdown reception. He’s becomes the seventh receiver in NFL history with 100 TD catches.

2011 — Howard scores all its points in the fourth quarter, including 16 in the final 1:27 to beat 29-28 Florida A&M. Parker Munoz caps the improbable comeback by hitting a 21-yard field goal with 4 seconds left following FAMU’s Damien Fleming fumble on the 28-yard line.

2015 — Tampa Bay’s Jason Garrison scores his second goal of the game at 2:17 of the extra period to lead the Lightning past the Philadelphia Flyers in the first 3-on-3 overtime game in NHL history. T

2016 — Will Worth and Navy stuns No. 6 Houston, romping to a 46-40 victory. Worth runs for 115 yards and throws two scoring passes for the Midshipmen. Navy hadn’t beaten a top 10 team since 1984, when it topped then-No. 2 South Carolina in Annapolis.

2017 — Aaron Rodgers throws a 12-yard touchdown pass to Davante Adams with 11 seconds remaining, lifting Green Bay over the Dallas Cowboys 35-31 in another thriller nine months after the Packers’ divisional playoff victory on the same field.

2018 — Drew Brees’ 62-yard touchdown pass to rookie Tre’Quan Smith makes him the NFL’s all-time leader in yards passing and sends the New Orleans Saints well on their way to a 43-19 victory over the Washington Redskins. Brees enters the game needing 201 yards to eclipse Peyton Manning’s previous mark of 71,940 yards. He finishes 26 of 29 for 363 yards and three touchdowns.

2018 — Red Sox utility Brock Holt becomes the first MLB player to hit for the cycle in a postseason game.

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Oct. 9

1928 — Baseball World Series: NY Yankees beat St. Louis Cardinals, 7-3 at Sportsman’s Park to become first to sweep consecutive World Series; Babe Ruth hits smashes 3 HRs for Yanks.

1934 — Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals rout Detroit Tigers, 11-0 at Navin Field to clinch 4 games to 3 series victory and 3rd championship.

1943 — Bob Hoernschemeyer throws six touchdown passes, an NCAA record for a freshman, to lead Indiana past Nebraska 54-13.

1965 — The United States wins the Ryder Cup 19½-12½ at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. Arnold Palmer clinches the title, beating Peter Butler 2 up. It’s the 13th victory for the Americans in this event, which began in 1927. Britain, a three-time winner, last won in 1957.

1966 — Baseball World Series: Baltimore Orioles claim first championship in franchise history; edge LA Dodgers, 1-0 at Memorial Stadium for 4-0 sweep; MVP: Orioles outfielder Frank Robinson.

1974 — The Washington Capitals lose their first NHL game, 6-3 to the Rangers at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

1982 — Al Del Greco kicks six field goals for all of Auburn’s points in an 18-3 triumph over Kentucky.

1983 — Buffalo’s Joe Ferguson passes for 419 yards and five touchdowns in an 38-35 overtime win against Miami. Uwe Von Schamann of the Dolphins misses two field goals in the overtime and Joe Danelo ends the game with a 36-yard field goal.

1988 — Dennis Eckersley saves all four games in a championship series.

1991 — The San Jose Sharks gain their first NHL victory, defeating the Calgary Flames 4-3.

1993 — Minnesota’s Scott Eckers passes for 402 yards and a school-record six touchdowns in his first college start, sending the Gophers past Purdue 59-56.

1993 — Carey Bender rushes 33 times for 417 yards, setting an NCAA all-division single-game rushing record, in Coe’s 69-7 Division III victory over Grinnell.

2004 — Texas Tech beats Nebraska 70-10, the worst lost in the Cornhuskers’ storied 114-year history.

2004 — Texas loses to Oklahoma 12-0, getting shut out for the first time in 282 games and ending the longest streak in the country.

2005 — Chris Burke hits a home run in the bottom of the 18th inning and Roger Clemens pitches three scoreless innings of relief in Houston’s 7-6, series-ending victory over Atlanta in the NLDS. The longest postseason game in history takes 5 hours, 50 minutes.

2010 — Mike Brinkley passes for six touchdowns and Armond Smith runs for five scores to lead Union (Ky.) to an 84-55 victory over Bethel (Tenn.) in an NAIA game.

2010 — Derek Stepan becomes the fourth player to score three times in his NHL debut to lead the New York Rangers to a season-opening 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres.

2011 — Sebastian Janikowski kicks four field goals, including three from at least 50 yards (54, 55, 50), in Oakland’s 25-20 win over Houston. Houston’s Matt Schaub throws for 416 yards and two touchdowns.

2011 — The NHL returns to Winnipeg, but Carey Price stops 30 shots and the Montreal Canadiens dampen a city celebration with a 5-1 victory over the Jets.

2012 — Jerry Sandusky is sentenced to at least 30 years in prison in the child sexual abuse scandal that shamed Penn State and led to coach Joe Paterno’s downfall.

2015 — Sepp Blatter, hoping to return to power as FIFA president, is banned for 90 days, essentially ending his 17-year reign as the leader of soccer’s governing body. UEFA President Michel Platini also gets a 90-day ban following an investigation of financial misconduct at FIFA in a Swiss criminal case.

2016 — Tom Brady returns from his four-game “Deflategate” suspension, passing for 406 yards and three touchdowns to Martellus Bennett in the New England Patriots’ 33-13 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

2022 — Dutch Red Bull driver Max Verstappen secures his second consecutive World F1 Drivers C’ship after finishing in front of Sergio Pérez and Charles Leclerc in the Japanese GP at Suzuka.

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+++TV SPORTS+++

(ALL TIMES EASTERN)
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND/OR BLACKOUTS
Tuesday, Oct. 7

COLLEGE GOLF

5:30 p.m.

GOLF — 2025 NB3 Collegiate: Match Play – Day 1, Twin Warriors Golf Course, Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M.

COLLEGE SOCCER (MEN’S)

7 p.m.

ESPNU — Denver at Georgetown

MLB BASEBALL

4:05 p.m.

FS1 — A.L. Division Series: Seattle at Detroit, Game 3

8:05 p.m.

FS1 — A.L. Division Series: Toronto at N.Y. Yankees, Game 3

NBA BASKETBALL

7 p.m.

PEACOCK — Preseason: Chicago at Cleveland

NHL HOCKEY

5 p.m.

ESPN — Chicago at Florida

8 p.m.

ESPN — Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers

10:30 p.m.

ESPN — Colorado at Los Angeles

SOCCER (MEN’S)

3:45 p.m.

FS2 — FIFA U-20 World Cup: Ukraine vs. Spain, Round of 16, Valparaíso, Chile

6:45 p.m.

FS2 — FIFA U-20 World Cup: Chile vs. Mexico, Round of 16, Valparaíso, Chile

SOCCER (WOMEN’S)

3 p.m.

CBSSN — UEFA Champions League: OL Lyonnes at Arsenal FC

TENNIS

6 a.m.

TENNIS — Shanghai-ATP 3rd Round; Wuhan-WTA 1st Round

11 p.m.

TENNIS — Shanghai-ATP Round of 16; Wuhan-WTA 2nd Round

6 a.m. (Wednesday)

TENNIS — Shanghai-ATP Round of 16; Wuhan-WTA 2nd Round

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