- No. 1 Miami at Notre Dame — a marquee test and a chance for Darian Mensah to cement Heisman buzz.
- SEC elimination weekend — Alabama, Kentucky, Texas and Ole Miss all face ranked foes; one loss could cost a CFP spot.
- No. 8 UCLA at Minnesota on Big Noon — another must‑watch game that could quickly reshuffle the 12‑team CFP picture.
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- Jude Bellingham scored a brilliant back‑heeled goal, was named Player of the Match and became the youngest player to reach 60 Champions League appearances (23 years, 128 days).
- Jose Mourinho called him "extraordinary" and "unique," praising his leadership, work-rate and goal-scoring ability.
- Real Madrid rallied from behind twice to beat AEK Athens 3-2, with Federico Valverde netting a stoppage-time winner.
- Ravens traded for Jacoby Brissett after Lamar Jackson suffered a likely season-ending thumb injury, signaling they still intend to compete.
- Pass-rush boosts: Micah Parsons and Myles Garrett both returned to practice after long absences, opening 21-day windows for potential activation.
- Brandon Aiyuk filed for reinstatement with the 49ers — he could return, be released, or be traded, though coach Kyle Shanahan says he's “moved on mentally.”
- Marquee showdown: Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder — two elite backcourts set for a statement game.
- Other highlights: Timberwolves vs. Rockets, Bulls visiting the Knicks, and Luka Dončić leading the Lakers against the Kings.
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- Tom Brady moved the Chicago Bears to No. 1 after their 34-17 win in Seattle and the addition of All‑Pro DT Jeffery Simmons — Caleb Williams and D'Andre Swift starred.
- Buffalo and Denver also delivered statement Week 8 wins (Buffalo dominant, Denver rallying past KC), keeping the race for the top spot heated.
- No undefeated teams remain after the Vikings' first loss, fueling talk about how wide‑open the NFL is this season.
- Ohio State probably looked better than the final score vs. USC — outgained them 464–338, had 10 more first downs and almost 40 minutes of possession, but costly penalties and a few big plays flipped the result.
- Betting buzz: Vegas pros see juicy edges — USC’s spot was ideal for bettors, bettors like Mizzou +3 this week, and Notre Dame moved to about -5/-6 after Miami’s Malachi Toney ankle news.
- NFL/primetime chatter: the Bears upset the Seahawks and Ben Johnson is now 19-4-1 ATS as a primetime play caller; Caesars’ Joey Feazel even labeled the Dolphins the NFL’s worst team — plenty to argue over.
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