- A longtime season-ticket holder, Marty Whims II, won Akron’s “Offensive Coordinator of the Game” contest — but his play-calling stint ended after just four plays when a fumble wiped out the drive.
- Nick Saban even gave him sideline advice: “stay ahead of the sticks and run the ball — and if you get cute, throw the flea flicker,” a fun coaching anecdote.
- The stunt went viral, selling out suites for the first time since 2009, generating 23+ million social views, and bringing new season-ticket buyers (and celebrities) from across the U.S. and abroad.
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- Oklahoma State shocked No. 6 Oregon 39-31 as ~24-point underdogs, snapping a 21-game FBS losing streak — the first FBS program to end a 10+ game skid by beating a top‑10 team.
- Fans stormed the field, tore down a goal post and carried it into Theta Pond while blasting Oregon’s own “Shout” — a dramatic celebration and payback after last year’s 69-3 loss.
- New coach Eric Morris notched his first Stillwater win and QB Drew Mestemaker starred (317 pass yds, 109 rush yds, 3 total TDs) in the comeback.
- Ryan Garcia defends his world title tonight in Las Vegas against Conor Benn — Benn’s first world-title shot after a dramatic weight cut.
- Co-main: Jai Opetaia defends his Zuffa cruiserweight belt against Noel Mikaelian.
- Kalshi is offering new users a $25 bonus with promo code FOXSPORTS for markets tied to the fight.
- Sydney Sweeney is fronting Novig's NFL Sunday campaign — new users get $25 with promo code FOXSPORTS.
- Novig is a sports-only prediction market (no politics, wars, or death markets), so it’s tailored for sports fans.
- The platform enforces a 21+ age requirement, positioning it as an adult-focused way to bet on NFL storylines.
- Texans and C.J. Stroud agreed to pause extension talks until after the 2026 season — he’ll play 2026 on the final year of his rookie deal while Houston already picked up his fully guaranteed 2027 option.
- The QB market could balloon next offseason (Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Bo Nix, Jayden Daniels eligible, plus a likely Lamar Jackson deal), which could push Stroud’s value higher depending on how he plays.
- Stroud’s production dipped after his rookie year — 3,041 yards, 19 TDs and eight INTs in 2025, plus three missed games with a concussion — so his 2026 form is a big storyline.
- Oklahoma State shocked No. 6 Oregon 39-31 — a huge upset that snapped streaks and avenged last year’s 69-3 blowout.
- QB Drew Mestemaker redeemed himself with a 426-yard, two-TD performance and became the catalyst for the Cowboys’ upset.
- With Oregon and No. 11 Oklahoma both losing, the College Football Playoff race is suddenly wide open.
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