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CFBBreaking · 7:35 PM ET · Nov 3

Miami Hurricanes Land No. 1 in First CFP Rankings: Betting Impact Explained

The committee put an 8-0 team with two Heisman names at the top of the board. Here's why that number is softer than it looks for futures markets.

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NFLWhat I'm Eyeing · 4:00 PM ET · Nov 3

What I'm Eyeing in the NFL: Joe Fagnano's Debut and the Brian Thomas Jr. Trade Clock

A rookie quarterback gets his first career start on a short week, and a former first-round receiver's market value is sliding four days before the deadline.

CFBBreaking · 7:35 AM ET · Nov 3

CFB Line Movement Today: Ohio State's Fall Reshuffles the Board

Georgia jumping to number two after Ohio State's collapse is only half the story, early lines already favor Notre Dame over Miami and LSU over Alabama this week.

NBABreaking · 7:35 PM ET · Nov 2

Coby White Returns for Hornets, Kon Knueppel 'Right Around the Corner'

Charlotte's backcourt reshuffle finally has shape: White's back on a minutes limit, and Knueppel is doing live contact work with a start against Brooklyn looming.

NFLBreaking · 1:35 AM ET · Nov 3

Seattle Seahawks Injury News: Leonard Williams Exits as Bears Snap a 30-Game Streak

Jeffery Simmons needed one half to look like the best defensive player on Chicago's roster, and Seattle's defense that hadn't lost by more than four points in 30 games finally did.

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