The Green Bay Packers have added running back Pierre Strong Jr. from the practice squad to their active roster due to uncertainty about Josh Jacobs' ability to play in the upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals. Jacobs, who recently performed well despite being ill, is dealing with a new calf injury and was upgraded to full practice participation but remains questionable for the game.
Key Facts
Josh Jacobs is a running back for the Green Bay Packers.
Jacobs played through an illness in the last game, rushing for 93 yards and scoring two touchdowns.
He was limited in practice earlier in the week but practiced fully by Friday.
Jacobs now has a calf injury and is questionable for the next game against the Arizona Cardinals.
The Packers elevated Pierre Strong Jr. from their practice squad to the active roster for the upcoming game.
If Jacobs cannot play, Strong will support running backs Emanuel Wilson Jr. and Chris Brooks.
The game against the Cardinals is scheduled to start at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday.
The Miami Hurricanes football team experienced an upset loss to the Louisville Cardinals, ending their unbeaten streak. Miami's quarterback, Carson Beck, caused controversy with his comments after the game, where he seemed to blame a teammate for a miscommunication on a key interception play.
Key Facts
Miami Hurricanes lost to Louisville Cardinals, 24-21.
Miami was ranked No. 2 and unbeaten before this game.
Carson Beck, Miami's quarterback, threw four interceptions during the game.
Beck implied a teammate ran the wrong route, leading to an interception.
Some fans criticized Beck's comments as poor leadership.
Miami will play against Stanford, SMU, Syracuse, N.C. State, Virginia Tech, and Pittsburgh in upcoming games.
Miami is likely to stay in the top 12 rankings despite the loss.
The Texas A&M Aggies and Arkansas Razorbacks football game was delayed due to severe weather in Fayetteville. The new kickoff time was changed from 3:30 p.m. ET to 5:30 p.m. ET because of expected thunderstorms.
Key Facts
The Texas A&M vs. Arkansas football game was originally set for 3:30 p.m. ET.
The game was delayed to 5:30 p.m. ET due to severe weather.
The forecast included thunderstorms and heavy rain, with a 100% chance of precipitation.
The National Weather Service predicted gusty winds and falling temperatures during the storm.
Arkansas lost its last four games, three of which were against teams ranked in the top 25.
Texas A&M started its 2025 season with a 6-0 record, including a win against Florida.
In the previous season, Texas A&M defeated Arkansas 21-17.
The Golden State Warriors announced signing Seth Curry to a short-term contract. However, they soon waived him due to salary cap issues, but plan to re-sign him when financially feasible. Seth joined his brother, Steph Curry, for the first time as NBA teammates.
Key Facts
The Warriors signed Seth Curry to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract on October 1.
Seth Curry was waived by the Warriors shortly after due to salary cap concerns.
The team plans to re-sign Seth when prorated salary timing allows.
This was the first time Seth and his brother Steph Curry were NBA teammates.
Seth Curry is known for his shooting skills, with a career 43.3% success rate on three-pointers.
Seth played for the Charlotte Hornets last season, averaging 6.5 points per game.
The Golden State Warriors' new season begins soon against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Steph Curry is a major player for the Warriors with numerous accolades, including being a four-time NBA champion.
SMU Mustangs will play against the Clemson Tigers in an NCAA college football game. The game will be held at Clemson's Memorial Stadium on October 18, 2025.
Key Facts
SMU Mustangs have a current record of 4 wins and 2 losses.
Clemson Tigers have a current record of 3 wins and 3 losses.
SMU's last game was a 34-10 victory over Stanford.
Clemson's last game was a 41-10 victory against Boston College.
Both teams are part of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
The game will start at 3:30 PM ET and will be aired on the ACC Network.
SMU and Clemson faced each other last season in the ACC Championship where Clemson won 34-31.
Ange Postecoglou was the manager of Nottingham Forest for just 39 days, making his tenure one of the shortest in Premier League history. The decision to part ways came after a series of unsuccessful games, culminating in a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea.
Key Facts
Ange Postecoglou managed Nottingham Forest for only 39 days.
His appointment was intended to usher the club to greater success and a major trophy.
The team lost 3-0 to Chelsea, leading to his dismissal soon after the game.
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis decided to make a change after the team's poor performance.
Postecoglou replaced Nuno Espirito Santo but struggled to improve the team’s performance.
There was difficulty adjusting from Nuno’s plan to Postecoglou’s style, which focused on high-pressing.
The team had gone eight games without a win under Postecoglou.
Fan frustration was evident as they expressed dissatisfaction during and after matches.
Shohei Ohtani helped the Los Angeles Dodgers reach the World Series by hitting three home runs and pitching six-plus scoreless innings, striking out 10 batters in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers. His performance earned him the National League Championship Series (NLCS) Most Valuable Player award.
Key Facts
Shohei Ohtani hit three home runs in the game, one of which left Dodger Stadium.
As a pitcher, Ohtani struck out 10 batters over six-plus scoreless innings.
The game against the Milwaukee Brewers was a sweep, meaning the Dodgers won all games in the series.
Ohtani received the NLCS Most Valuable Player award for his performance.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called Ohtani's performance one of the greatest ever in postseason history.
The Dodgers secured a spot in the World Series with this win.
This performance included both significant pitching and hitting achievements in the same game.
The Miami Dolphins, currently facing challenges in their season, have decided not to trade star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. Several teams expressed interest in trading for Waddle, but the Dolphins have made it clear they want to keep him despite their current struggles.
Key Facts
The Miami Dolphins have a 1-5 record this season.
Rumors suggested the Dolphins might trade Jaylen Waddle.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that the Dolphins have no interest in trading Waddle.
Multiple teams contacted the Dolphins about acquiring Waddle, but the team rejected those inquiries.
Waddle is now the top receiver after Tyreek Hill suffered a season-ending injury.
Waddle has accumulated 390 yards and three touchdowns this season.
Trading Waddle would indicate the team is planning for the future, not focusing on winning this season.
The Dolphins believe they can still improve and compete in the AFC despite their record.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is playing against Boise State in an NCAA football game at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Boise State is favored to win, even though UNLV is undefeated this season and Boise State has lost twice.
Key Facts
The game is on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 3:30 PM EDT.
The location is Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho.
The game will be shown on FOX Sports 1.
Boise State is an 11.5-point favorite to win the game.
UNLV has not won against Boise State in their last nine games.
Boise State has a 15-game winning streak at home, tied for the longest in the nation.
UNLV recently won 51-48 against Air Force.
Boise State recently won 41-25 against New Mexico.
The Dallas Cowboys are dealing with an injury issue at the wide receiver position before their game against the Washington Commanders. Jonathan Mingo, a wide receiver, remains on injured reserve due to a knee injury and must be activated by Wednesday to avoid being placed on season-ending injured reserve.
Key Facts
The Dallas Cowboys' wide receiver, CeeDee Lamb, has been out due to a high left ankle sprain but is expected to play against the Washington Commanders in Week 7.
George Pickens has filled in for Lamb and led the team with 32 receptions, 525 yards, and six touchdowns.
Jonathan Mingo, also a wide receiver for the Cowboys, is currently on injured reserve due to a knee injury.
The Cowboys have until Wednesday to activate Mingo to their playing roster; otherwise, he will remain on season-ending injured reserve.
Mingo was a 2023 second-round pick by the Carolina Panthers and has played in 32 NFL games, catching 60 passes for 585 yards.
The Cowboys made roster moves, including activating cornerback Caelen Carson and elevating running back Malik Davis.
James Madison University and Old Dominion University are set to face each other in a college football game. The game will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Bridgeforth Stadium in Virginia, and it will be broadcast on ESPNU. James Madison aims to stay undefeated in their conference, while Old Dominion looks to improve their record.
Key Facts
James Madison Dukes have a 5-1 overall record and are undefeated in conference play.
Old Dominion Monarchs have a 4-2 overall record and are 1-1 in conference play.
The game will be played at Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field, starting at 3:30 PM ET.
Viewers can watch the game on ESPNU or stream it live on Fubo.
James Madison won their last game against Louisiana with a score of 24-14.
Old Dominion lost their last game against Marshall with a score of 48-24.
James Madison has won the last three meetings against Old Dominion.
The Dallas Cowboys are considering trades before the November 4 deadline to strengthen their team. While their main focus seems to be on improving their defense, an anonymous NFL general manager suggested they should look at adding a running back instead. The team's defense is currently struggling, allowing the most yards per game in the NFL.
Key Facts
The Dallas Cowboys are active in trade discussions ahead of the November 4 deadline.
An NFL general manager proposed that the Cowboys target a running back, despite their decent run performance.
The Cowboys are currently allowing the most yards per game in the NFL, at 411.7 yards.
Their defense also allows 269.5 passing yards per game, which is the worst in the NFL.
Trevon Diggs, a key defensive player, is out with a concussion, impacting the team's defense.
The team traded away star player Micah Parsons, leaving a gap in their pass rush capabilities.
Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones is encouraged to bolster the defense to remain competitive in the NFC.
Running back Javonte Williams has been performing well with 476 yards and three touchdowns this season.
Shohei Ohtani had an exceptional game for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series (NLCS), striking out 10 batters and hitting three home runs. This performance helped the Dodgers clinch the National League pennant and earned Ohtani the NLCS MVP title.
Key Facts
Shohei Ohtani played for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLCS.
He struck out 10 batters and did not allow any runs over 6-plus innings.
Ohtani hit three home runs in the same game, with one leaving the stadium.
The Dodgers president, Andrew Friedman, called it the greatest postseason performance ever.
Ohtani was awarded the National League Championship Series MVP.
His performance helped the Dodgers secure a second consecutive National League pennant.
Before this game, Ohtani had a batting average of .158 in the series.
The Montana Grizzlies will play against the Sacred Heart Pioneers in a college football game at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. This matchup on Saturday, October 18, 2025, is broadcast on NBC and available for live streaming on Fubo. It is the first time these two teams will face each other.
Key Facts
Montana Grizzlies have a season record of 6-0.
Sacred Heart Pioneers enter the game with a record of 5-2.
The game is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET.
It will be held at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.
The game will be broadcast on NBC and can be live-streamed on Fubo.
Last week, Montana Grizzlies won against Cal Poly with a score of 28-9.
Sacred Heart Pioneers won their last game against Howard, finishing 32-14.
This game marks the first meeting between Montana and Sacred Heart in football.
Texas A&M, ranked No. 4, will play against Arkansas in the Southwest Classic on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The game will be shown on ESPN, and Texas A&M aims to keep its winning streak in the SEC conference.
Key Facts
Texas A&M is currently ranked No. 4 and is undefeated this season.
The game will take place on October 18, 2025, at 3:30 PM EDT.
The matchup will happen at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN and can be streamed on Fubo.
Texas A&M has won their last three games against Arkansas in this rivalry.
Arkansas is considered a 7.5-point underdog in the game.
Texas A&M beat Notre Dame in a close game earlier this season, winning 41-40.
Wyoming Cowboys and Air Force Falcons will play a college football game on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Wyoming recently won a game against San Jose State, while Air Force lost a close match to UNLV.
Key Facts
The game between Wyoming and Air Force is on October 18, 2025.
The match will start at 3:30 PM ET at Falcon Stadium.
Wyoming won its last game 35-28 against San Jose State.
Air Force lost 51-48 to UNLV in their previous game.
Wyoming has won 1 and lost 1 in their conference games.
Air Force has lost all four of its Mountain West Conference games.
The game will be available to watch on CBS Sports Network and stream on Fubo.
The Dallas Cowboys, led by Jerry Jones, are actively considering trades as the NFL trade deadline approaches. They are interested in acquiring Trey Hendrickson, a star defensive player from the Cincinnati Bengals, but it seems the Bengals are not interested in trading him at this time.
Key Facts
The Dallas Cowboys traded Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers earlier in the season.
From the Parsons trade, the Cowboys received two first-round draft picks and Kenny Clark, a defensive tackle.
The Cowboys aim to strengthen their defense by acquiring a top pass rusher.
Trey Hendrickson, a defensive player for the Cincinnati Bengals, is a potential target for the Cowboys.
The Bengals are currently not interested in trading Hendrickson.
Hendrickson recorded 17.5 sacks each in the past two seasons with the Bengals.
So far in 2025, Hendrickson has 15 tackles, four sacks, a forced fumble, and a defended pass in six games.
Ohio State, ranked No. 1 in college football, will play against Wisconsin, which has struggled this season, at Camp Randall Stadium. The game will be broadcast on CBS and is available for live streaming on Fubo.
Key Facts
Ohio State has won all six games this season.
Wisconsin has a current record of 2 wins and 4 losses.
The game takes place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 3:30 PM EDT.
The location of the game is Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
The match will be shown on the CBS channel and available for live streaming on Fubo.
Ohio State has won its last 10 games against Wisconsin.
Wisconsin recently lost to Iowa 37-0.
Ohio State is averaging 37 points per game this season.
Scotty Pippen Jr., a backup point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies and the son of basketball legend Scottie Pippen, will have surgery on his left big toe. He will be unable to play for at least three months as he recovers.
Key Facts
Scotty Pippen Jr. plays for the Memphis Grizzlies as a point guard.
He is the son of Scottie Pippen, a former Chicago Bulls player with six championships.
Pippen Jr. injured his left big toe and needs surgery.
He is expected to be out for at least three months.
The surgery will affect the start of the Grizzlies' season.
Northwestern will play against Purdue in a college football match on Saturday. The game will happen at Martin Stadium and will be shown on the Big Ten Network. Fans can also watch it live online through Fubo.
Key Facts
Northwestern has a current season record of 4 wins and 2 losses.
Purdue has a current season record of 2 wins and 4 losses.
The game is scheduled for October 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
The match will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network and can be streamed live on Fubo.
Purdue recently lost to Minnesota with a score of 27-20, but gained more yards than Minnesota in that game.
Northwestern recently won against Penn State with a score of 22-21.
