The Super Bowl is one of the biggest events that takes place in America every year. But it’s just because of the actual football. There are many other reasons people get excited every year about the Super Bowl, and now because of the pandemic, here are the five crucial things that will be different.

Fewer fans

There are still fans being allowed into the building, but considerably less due to the requirements of social distancing. Let’s be real, a football game isn’t really a football without a horde of screaming fans in the stands.

Smaller Parties

The Super Bowl is also about gathering people together. It’s about having massive barbeques and inviting all of your friends. With social distancing in full effect, there will much less of that excitement.

Less Awesome Commercials

If you didn’t watch Super Bowl commercials, did you even watch the Super Bowl? Unfortunately, most of the big corporate brands that normally make creative commercials won’t be doing it this year. That should be fun…

Less Media Hype

There’s nothing like hundreds of reporters crowded around a star player after winning the Super Bowl, but there surely won’t be anything like that this year.

No Halftime Show

And last, but certainly not the least, the Super Bowl is known for its awesome Halftime Show. We’ve seen countless great productions at the Super Bowl halftime over the years, but this year it’ll be watered down completely. Although The Weeknd is set to perform, you certainly won’t see hordes of fans crowded around the stage like normal.

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The National Football League has reportedly made the decision to halve the length of its traditional four-week long preseason schedule, and will only have its teams play two games to tune up for the 2020 regular season.

While no official announcement has been made, league sources told Pro Football Talk that the league will essentially eliminate Weeks 1 and 4 of the scheduled preseason in order to reduce team travel and contact between players in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

The league currently believes that players will be forced to quarantine for two weeks prior to training camps, which would mean that they would have to enter an isolation bubble as soon as this week had they gone forward with the previously-planned schedule.

Instead, season preparations are set to be packed into a shorter amount of time in order to lesson the burden on the league’s players as well.

All teams are set to play one home game and one road game as part of the modified preseason docket. The first week of games will take place between August 20th and 24th and the second week of games will happen between August 27th and August 31st.

If the current pandemic does not throw a wrench into the NFL’s plans, the regular season is set to kick off on September 10th.

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Former MVP and long-time Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has found a new home in the league, signing a one-year deal with the New England Patriots to serve as Tom Brady’s replacement.

Newton, who was released by the Panthers earlier this off-season after two injury-plagued seasons and the signing of free-agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, will step into an ideal situation to revive his career in New England.

The former #1 overall pick expressed his excitement in an Instagram post on Sunday night, saying “I’m excited as I don’t know what right now!” together with the hashtag “#LETSgoPATS.”

Newton, one of the most decorated quarterbacks in the league, missed nearly the entirety of the 2019 season after suffering a Lisfranc injury that kept him off the field for all but two games.

He also struggled in 2018 as the Panthers failed to make the playoffs after playing through a shoulder injury throughout the season.

While Newton will not be guaranteed a starting job in New England, he figures to be the favorite to assume the reins as the Patriots’ first full-time starting quarterback other than Tom Brady since the turn of the Millenium.

Newton will compete for the starting job under Bill Belichick along with Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer, and look to lead the Patriots to another strong season.

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The traditional kickoff to the NFL preseason will not take place this August, as the previously-scheduled Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio between the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers will be canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

This year’s matchup, which was set to be held on August 7th as part of the traditional Hall of Fame Weekend, is yet another cancellation in the long line of sporting events that have been interrupted by the ongoing pandemic.

Instead, reports are that both the Hall of Fame induction ceremony and the game itself will take place in summer 2021. Football fans will be deprived of the traditional kickoff to the football season, at least this year.

While the NFL has not announced any changes or modifications at the current time to the regular season, which is set to begin in early September, the news of the cancellation of the Hall of Fame Game is enough to begin to worry fans, coaches, owners, and the rest of the football world.

For the moment, however, teams are still expected to begin training camp in about a month in preparation for the season, which is set to open on September 10th in Kansas City.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has agreed to sign a franchise tag with his team this week, which will give the franchise a few weeks to work out a long-term deal with their star signal-caller.

Prescott, who has developed into one of the biggest stars at the position in the league since being drafted in the 4th round of the 2016 NFL Draft, will earn a big raise after spending the first four seasons of his career on his modest rookie deal.

The Mississippi State alum is set to make $31.4 million this season after signing the franchise tag. However, Prescott’s main goal will be to sign a long-term deal that will provide him with this sort of money over multiple seasons in pre-training camp contract negotiations.

Prescott has twice been named a Pro Bowler and has thrown for 97 touchdowns and only 36 interceptions since coming into the league and winning the starting job for Dallas in 2016.

Perhaps even more impressive has been Prescott’s durability and consistency. The signal caller has played in and started all 64 regular season games of his professional career, and has also started all three of his team’s playoff games during his tenure.

Now, Cowboy fans must wait and see if their team is able to reach a deal with their star quarterback to remain in Dallas for the long-term.

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The NFL, which is optimistic about its 2020 season taking place without a hitch despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, released its 2020 regular season schedule on Thursday.

The regular season, which will begin on September 10th and finish on December 27th, has a ton of big matchups in store and will provide plenty of intrigue after big moves this offseason saw some of the game’s most familiar faces moving to new teams.

Opening weekend is always a delight for football fans, and there will be plenty of juicy matchups to analyze and watch this season. Here are our top three picks for games to watch during the first round of games.

Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs

The defending Super Bowl champions will begin the defense of their title on Thursday night in the season’s opening game. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs won’t have it easy, however, as they welcome DeShaun Watson and the Texans in a matchup of two of the league’s premier young quarterbacks.

The Texans and Chiefs faced off in the divisional round of last year’s playoffs, with the Texans stunning fans at Arrowhead Stadium after taking a 21-0 lead in the first quarter. Kansas City stormed back to win, however, in the first victory of a Super Bowl march in what was a thrilling 51-31 shootout. The season’s opening game this year promises much of the same thrilling action.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints

Tampa Bay is going to be one of the most scrutinized teams in the 2020 season after they added former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in one of the league’s most stunning moves. Joining him will be tight end Rob Gronkowski and a host of attention that will turn them into one of the league’s biggest draws.

They won’t have an easy matchup in Week 1, as they will visit the always-hostile Superdome and the 2019 division champion New Orleans Saints. Tom Brady and Saints QB Drew Brees, despite both being over 40-years-old, are still two of the league’s top signal-callers and should provide an entertaining matchup.

Los Angeles Chargers at Cincinnati Bengals

Are you looking for a game that should provide plenty of intrigue related to the 2020 NFL Draft? This Week 1 matchup might feature two teams that registered double-digit losses last season, but it also promises to feature the debuts of two of the premier players picked in this year’s draft.

Top overall pick and potential franchise savior Joe Burrow is expected to make his debut with his team in this Week 1 matchup at home against the Chargers, who selected quarterback Justin Herbert with the sixth overall pick this year. Week 1 could provide us with a fascinating showdown between these two prime targets to become NFL stars.

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The annual National Football League draft, which is set to take begin on Thursday, April 23rd, will have a different flavor than usual thanks to the current COVID-19 pandemic which is forcing the league to do a virtual version of the event.

However, the draft will still go on as planned, and will feature seven rounds of picks and both teams and amateur players looking to make moves that will bring them success in the future.

Let’s take a shot at predicting the top five picks of the draft, which could end up changing the fortunes of the franchises that select these players.

First Pick, Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Burrow, QB, LSU

Burrow is a near-lock to be the first overall pick in the draft, and it’s easy to see why. The Bengals need a quarterback and a franchise player, and the talented and steady Burrow is the perfect man to fill that role. Choosing a player who grew up in Ohio could even give Cincinnati the added plus of energizing a fan base that hasn’t had much to cheer about recently.

Second Pick, Washington Redskins

Chase Young, DE, Ohio State

Chase Young might just be the best player in the draft on a pure talent level, and while Washington might be tempted to select a quarterback here, we think they will ultimately pick the game-changing Buckeye here. Young is a destructive pass-rushing force that will give an immediate boost to a team that needs talent at all positions on the field

Third Pick, Detroit Lions

Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State

Looking to shore up a leaky pass defense like the Lions have had lately? Jeff Okudah, the top secondary player in this year’s draft, is a no-brainer for the team here. Detroit allowed the most pass yards in the league last year and only intercepted 7 balls, so Okudah would be a great addition for them to take a step forward in this regard.

Fourth Pick, New York Giants

Tristan Wirfs, OL, Iowa

The Giants are a pretty big wild card in the draft, with no real read on them having a clear preference for any player in particular. With Daniel Jones looking like the team’s current preference at QB, they probably won’t take a signal caller, so we think that they will take Wirfs, the best pass-blocker in the draft, with the #4 pick.

Fifth Pick, Miami Dolphins

Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon

Much has been written and debated about who will be the second quarterback taken in this year’s draft. The discussion centers around Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa and Oregon’s Justin Herbert, which most drafts have going in the top ten. We think the Dolphins will take the big, talented right-hander from Oregon over Tagovailoa, however, due to his cleaner bill of health and his more traditional QB traits.

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The Seattle Seahawks added a big weapon to their offense on Tuesday, signing three-time Pro Bowler and NFL veteran tight end Greg Olsen to a one-year deal worth $7 million.

The former Carolina Panther hit the free agent market after being released by his former team earlier in the month. Olsen spent nine seasons with the NFC South franchise, establishing himself as one of the top tight ends in the league.

The 34-year-old New Jersey native was the 31st overall pick of the 2007 NFL Draft, beginning his career with the Chicago Bears.

The productive pass catcher spent the best stretch of his career with Carolina from 2014 to 2016, a period in which he was named a Pro Bowler in every season and a second-team All Pro selection twice.

Olsen has seen himself slowed down in recent years thanks to multiple foot ailments, including two fractures. He has missed 18 games over the past three seasons, seeing his numbers decline sharply.

The Miami alum was much healthier in 2019, only missing two games. However, he did see his production slow down, catching 52 passes for 597 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Olsen will look to revitalize his career in the Seahawks’ dynamic offense, led by quarterback Russell Wilson.

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The Alabama Crimson Tide, who headed into the weekend as the #5 ranked team in the country and with a big chance to qualify for the College Football Playoff, dropped the Iron Bowl to in-state rivals Auburn to kill all hope for their chances for qualifying.

Auburn, which came into the game with an 8-3 record and as the #16 ranked team in the country, took advantage of a strong running game and mistakes by Alabama quarterback Mac Jones to romp to their highest-scoring game against the Tide since 1969.

The Tigers returned two interceptions for touchdowns against Jones, one by Zakoby McClain and another by Smoke Monday.

JaTarvious Whitlow and quarterback Bo Nix each had big days on the ground, rushing for 116 and 44 yards with a touchdown, respectively.

Despite all of the mistakes made by Alabama throughout the game, Jones and running back Najee Harris kept them in it with big days in the air and on the ground. The signal-caller threw for 335 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Harris ran for 146 yards and a touchdown.

Alabama had a chance to tie up the game late with a 30-yard field goal, but kicker Joseph Bulovas hit the post with the kick, sending Auburn to victory.

Now, both teams will wait to see which bowl game they will play in to wrap up the season.

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The Oregon Ducks’ playoff dreams were officially taken away on Saturday night after a surprising 31-28 defeat at the hands of the unranked Arizona State Sun Devils.

Oregon, who was ranked #6 in the standings heading into the night, found themselves unable to contain freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels, who led the Sun Devils to their biggest win of the season.

Daniels, who was named the starting quarterback in August and became the first-ever true freshman to start a season opener for Arizona State, was unleashed in his team’s 3-point win on Saturday.

He completed 22 of 32 passes for a whopping total of 408 yards and 3 touchdowns, having his way with an Oregon secondary that found itself beaten time and time again by the talented freshman’s arm.

After Oregon opened the scoring with a first-quarter touchdown, the Devils scored 24 unanswered points. Oregon mounted a late rally, scoring two quick touchdowns to narrow the gap to 24-21 halfway through the final quarter.

Arizona State, however, was able to score again to take a ten-point lead, allowing them to close out a victory that clinches bowl eligibility for them and kills any hope Oregon had of making the College Football Playoff.

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The Super Bowl is one of the biggest events that takes place in America every year. But it’s just because of the actual football. There are many other reasons people get excited every year about the Super Bowl, and now because of the pandemic, here are the five crucial things that will be different.

Fewer fans

There are still fans being allowed into the building, but considerably less due to the requirements of social distancing. Let’s be real, a football game isn’t really a football without a horde of screaming fans in the stands.

Smaller Parties

The Super Bowl is also about gathering people together. It’s about having massive barbeques and inviting all of your friends. With social distancing in full effect, there will much less of that excitement.

Less Awesome Commercials

If you didn’t watch Super Bowl commercials, did you even watch the Super Bowl? Unfortunately, most of the big corporate brands that normally make creative commercials won’t be doing it this year. That should be fun…

Less Media Hype

There’s nothing like hundreds of reporters crowded around a star player after winning the Super Bowl, but there surely won’t be anything like that this year.

No Halftime Show

And last, but certainly not the least, the Super Bowl is known for its awesome Halftime Show. We’ve seen countless great productions at the Super Bowl halftime over the years, but this year it’ll be watered down completely. Although The Weeknd is set to perform, you certainly won’t see hordes of fans crowded around the stage like normal.

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The National Football League has reportedly made the decision to halve the length of its traditional four-week long preseason schedule, and will only have its teams play two games to tune up for the 2020 regular season.

While no official announcement has been made, league sources told Pro Football Talk that the league will essentially eliminate Weeks 1 and 4 of the scheduled preseason in order to reduce team travel and contact between players in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

The league currently believes that players will be forced to quarantine for two weeks prior to training camps, which would mean that they would have to enter an isolation bubble as soon as this week had they gone forward with the previously-planned schedule.

Instead, season preparations are set to be packed into a shorter amount of time in order to lesson the burden on the league’s players as well.

All teams are set to play one home game and one road game as part of the modified preseason docket. The first week of games will take place between August 20th and 24th and the second week of games will happen between August 27th and August 31st.

If the current pandemic does not throw a wrench into the NFL’s plans, the regular season is set to kick off on September 10th.

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Former MVP and long-time Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has found a new home in the league, signing a one-year deal with the New England Patriots to serve as Tom Brady’s replacement.

Newton, who was released by the Panthers earlier this off-season after two injury-plagued seasons and the signing of free-agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, will step into an ideal situation to revive his career in New England.

The former #1 overall pick expressed his excitement in an Instagram post on Sunday night, saying “I’m excited as I don’t know what right now!” together with the hashtag “#LETSgoPATS.”

Newton, one of the most decorated quarterbacks in the league, missed nearly the entirety of the 2019 season after suffering a Lisfranc injury that kept him off the field for all but two games.

He also struggled in 2018 as the Panthers failed to make the playoffs after playing through a shoulder injury throughout the season.

While Newton will not be guaranteed a starting job in New England, he figures to be the favorite to assume the reins as the Patriots’ first full-time starting quarterback other than Tom Brady since the turn of the Millenium.

Newton will compete for the starting job under Bill Belichick along with Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer, and look to lead the Patriots to another strong season.

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The traditional kickoff to the NFL preseason will not take place this August, as the previously-scheduled Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio between the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers will be canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

This year’s matchup, which was set to be held on August 7th as part of the traditional Hall of Fame Weekend, is yet another cancellation in the long line of sporting events that have been interrupted by the ongoing pandemic.

Instead, reports are that both the Hall of Fame induction ceremony and the game itself will take place in summer 2021. Football fans will be deprived of the traditional kickoff to the football season, at least this year.

While the NFL has not announced any changes or modifications at the current time to the regular season, which is set to begin in early September, the news of the cancellation of the Hall of Fame Game is enough to begin to worry fans, coaches, owners, and the rest of the football world.

For the moment, however, teams are still expected to begin training camp in about a month in preparation for the season, which is set to open on September 10th in Kansas City.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has agreed to sign a franchise tag with his team this week, which will give the franchise a few weeks to work out a long-term deal with their star signal-caller.

Prescott, who has developed into one of the biggest stars at the position in the league since being drafted in the 4th round of the 2016 NFL Draft, will earn a big raise after spending the first four seasons of his career on his modest rookie deal.

The Mississippi State alum is set to make $31.4 million this season after signing the franchise tag. However, Prescott’s main goal will be to sign a long-term deal that will provide him with this sort of money over multiple seasons in pre-training camp contract negotiations.

Prescott has twice been named a Pro Bowler and has thrown for 97 touchdowns and only 36 interceptions since coming into the league and winning the starting job for Dallas in 2016.

Perhaps even more impressive has been Prescott’s durability and consistency. The signal caller has played in and started all 64 regular season games of his professional career, and has also started all three of his team’s playoff games during his tenure.

Now, Cowboy fans must wait and see if their team is able to reach a deal with their star quarterback to remain in Dallas for the long-term.

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The NFL, which is optimistic about its 2020 season taking place without a hitch despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, released its 2020 regular season schedule on Thursday.

The regular season, which will begin on September 10th and finish on December 27th, has a ton of big matchups in store and will provide plenty of intrigue after big moves this offseason saw some of the game’s most familiar faces moving to new teams.

Opening weekend is always a delight for football fans, and there will be plenty of juicy matchups to analyze and watch this season. Here are our top three picks for games to watch during the first round of games.

Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs

The defending Super Bowl champions will begin the defense of their title on Thursday night in the season’s opening game. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs won’t have it easy, however, as they welcome DeShaun Watson and the Texans in a matchup of two of the league’s premier young quarterbacks.

The Texans and Chiefs faced off in the divisional round of last year’s playoffs, with the Texans stunning fans at Arrowhead Stadium after taking a 21-0 lead in the first quarter. Kansas City stormed back to win, however, in the first victory of a Super Bowl march in what was a thrilling 51-31 shootout. The season’s opening game this year promises much of the same thrilling action.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints

Tampa Bay is going to be one of the most scrutinized teams in the 2020 season after they added former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in one of the league’s most stunning moves. Joining him will be tight end Rob Gronkowski and a host of attention that will turn them into one of the league’s biggest draws.

They won’t have an easy matchup in Week 1, as they will visit the always-hostile Superdome and the 2019 division champion New Orleans Saints. Tom Brady and Saints QB Drew Brees, despite both being over 40-years-old, are still two of the league’s top signal-callers and should provide an entertaining matchup.

Los Angeles Chargers at Cincinnati Bengals

Are you looking for a game that should provide plenty of intrigue related to the 2020 NFL Draft? This Week 1 matchup might feature two teams that registered double-digit losses last season, but it also promises to feature the debuts of two of the premier players picked in this year’s draft.

Top overall pick and potential franchise savior Joe Burrow is expected to make his debut with his team in this Week 1 matchup at home against the Chargers, who selected quarterback Justin Herbert with the sixth overall pick this year. Week 1 could provide us with a fascinating showdown between these two prime targets to become NFL stars.

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The annual National Football League draft, which is set to take begin on Thursday, April 23rd, will have a different flavor than usual thanks to the current COVID-19 pandemic which is forcing the league to do a virtual version of the event.

However, the draft will still go on as planned, and will feature seven rounds of picks and both teams and amateur players looking to make moves that will bring them success in the future.

Let’s take a shot at predicting the top five picks of the draft, which could end up changing the fortunes of the franchises that select these players.

First Pick, Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Burrow, QB, LSU

Burrow is a near-lock to be the first overall pick in the draft, and it’s easy to see why. The Bengals need a quarterback and a franchise player, and the talented and steady Burrow is the perfect man to fill that role. Choosing a player who grew up in Ohio could even give Cincinnati the added plus of energizing a fan base that hasn’t had much to cheer about recently.

Second Pick, Washington Redskins

Chase Young, DE, Ohio State

Chase Young might just be the best player in the draft on a pure talent level, and while Washington might be tempted to select a quarterback here, we think they will ultimately pick the game-changing Buckeye here. Young is a destructive pass-rushing force that will give an immediate boost to a team that needs talent at all positions on the field

Third Pick, Detroit Lions

Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State

Looking to shore up a leaky pass defense like the Lions have had lately? Jeff Okudah, the top secondary player in this year’s draft, is a no-brainer for the team here. Detroit allowed the most pass yards in the league last year and only intercepted 7 balls, so Okudah would be a great addition for them to take a step forward in this regard.

Fourth Pick, New York Giants

Tristan Wirfs, OL, Iowa

The Giants are a pretty big wild card in the draft, with no real read on them having a clear preference for any player in particular. With Daniel Jones looking like the team’s current preference at QB, they probably won’t take a signal caller, so we think that they will take Wirfs, the best pass-blocker in the draft, with the #4 pick.

Fifth Pick, Miami Dolphins

Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon

Much has been written and debated about who will be the second quarterback taken in this year’s draft. The discussion centers around Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa and Oregon’s Justin Herbert, which most drafts have going in the top ten. We think the Dolphins will take the big, talented right-hander from Oregon over Tagovailoa, however, due to his cleaner bill of health and his more traditional QB traits.

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The Seattle Seahawks added a big weapon to their offense on Tuesday, signing three-time Pro Bowler and NFL veteran tight end Greg Olsen to a one-year deal worth $7 million.

The former Carolina Panther hit the free agent market after being released by his former team earlier in the month. Olsen spent nine seasons with the NFC South franchise, establishing himself as one of the top tight ends in the league.

The 34-year-old New Jersey native was the 31st overall pick of the 2007 NFL Draft, beginning his career with the Chicago Bears.

The productive pass catcher spent the best stretch of his career with Carolina from 2014 to 2016, a period in which he was named a Pro Bowler in every season and a second-team All Pro selection twice.

Olsen has seen himself slowed down in recent years thanks to multiple foot ailments, including two fractures. He has missed 18 games over the past three seasons, seeing his numbers decline sharply.

The Miami alum was much healthier in 2019, only missing two games. However, he did see his production slow down, catching 52 passes for 597 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Olsen will look to revitalize his career in the Seahawks’ dynamic offense, led by quarterback Russell Wilson.

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The Alabama Crimson Tide, who headed into the weekend as the #5 ranked team in the country and with a big chance to qualify for the College Football Playoff, dropped the Iron Bowl to in-state rivals Auburn to kill all hope for their chances for qualifying.

Auburn, which came into the game with an 8-3 record and as the #16 ranked team in the country, took advantage of a strong running game and mistakes by Alabama quarterback Mac Jones to romp to their highest-scoring game against the Tide since 1969.

The Tigers returned two interceptions for touchdowns against Jones, one by Zakoby McClain and another by Smoke Monday.

JaTarvious Whitlow and quarterback Bo Nix each had big days on the ground, rushing for 116 and 44 yards with a touchdown, respectively.

Despite all of the mistakes made by Alabama throughout the game, Jones and running back Najee Harris kept them in it with big days in the air and on the ground. The signal-caller threw for 335 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Harris ran for 146 yards and a touchdown.

Alabama had a chance to tie up the game late with a 30-yard field goal, but kicker Joseph Bulovas hit the post with the kick, sending Auburn to victory.

Now, both teams will wait to see which bowl game they will play in to wrap up the season.

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The Oregon Ducks’ playoff dreams were officially taken away on Saturday night after a surprising 31-28 defeat at the hands of the unranked Arizona State Sun Devils.

Oregon, who was ranked #6 in the standings heading into the night, found themselves unable to contain freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels, who led the Sun Devils to their biggest win of the season.

Daniels, who was named the starting quarterback in August and became the first-ever true freshman to start a season opener for Arizona State, was unleashed in his team’s 3-point win on Saturday.

He completed 22 of 32 passes for a whopping total of 408 yards and 3 touchdowns, having his way with an Oregon secondary that found itself beaten time and time again by the talented freshman’s arm.

After Oregon opened the scoring with a first-quarter touchdown, the Devils scored 24 unanswered points. Oregon mounted a late rally, scoring two quick touchdowns to narrow the gap to 24-21 halfway through the final quarter.

Arizona State, however, was able to score again to take a ten-point lead, allowing them to close out a victory that clinches bowl eligibility for them and kills any hope Oregon had of making the College Football Playoff.

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