- No. 19 Michigan hosts UTEP Saturday on Big Ten Network after a stingy defensive performance vs. Oklahoma (under 300 yards, two turnovers).
- Offense has looked sluggish — Bryce Underwood’s passing numbers are modest (about 53% completion, low yardage) but he’s been a rushing threat.
- UTEP bounced back from a blowout Week 1 loss by dropping 51 points in Week 2; QB EJ Colson Jr. threw four TDs and adds a rushing score.
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- Utah’s new coach Morgan Scalley has the Utes rolling — unbeaten so far and averaging a scorching 54.5 points and 537.5 yards per game.
- Utah State nearly upset No. 19 Washington last week (close finish despite three INTs by QB Grady Brosterhous) and will be extra motivated for this rivalry.
- “Battle of the Brothers” note: Utah has dominated the series (11-1 since 2000, eight straight wins in Salt Lake City); the matchup is Saturday on FOX.
- Braves clinched a playoff berth with a 6-2 win over the Astros — their eighth trip to the postseason in nine years.
- Celebration was subdued (a simple toast); first-year manager Walt Weiss and the players say they’re focused on winning the NL East.
- Michael Harris II, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson each hit two-run homers, and Atlanta sits five games up on Philly with eight to play.
- Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz was activated from the injured list and available out of the bullpen after a month sidelined with a neck injury.
- Díaz has struggled this season (2-2, 11.85 ERA in 16 games) and made five rehab appearances during his second IL stint.
- Right-hander Landon Knack was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City a day after throwing four scoreless innings.
- Shohei Ohtani is making steady progress with his swing (hitting off a tee and a “really productive” few days) but hasn’t faced live pitching yet.
- Dave Roberts wants him to get about 10–12 at-bats against pitchers before returning; Ohtani is eligible to come off the IL this Wednesday during the final home series vs. San Diego.
- The Dodgers just clinched the NL West — their 13th title in 14 years — and Ohtani has rejoined the team.
- Texas Tech held on for a 28-26 win after Houston QB Conner Weigman’s two-point conversion try fell short in the final minute.
- J’Koby Williams and Cameron Dickey scored second-half touchdowns to propel Texas Tech’s rally.
- Both quarterbacks played well — Will Hammond led Tech’s offense and Weigman threw three TDs in a tight game.
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