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Nov 9, 2024 | 
modbee.com | Kirk Herbstreit |America’s Dog
The Pleasant Valley football team won its fifth straight league game, when the Vikings defeated Shasta 38-0 in both teams' regular-season finale. PV led 21-0 after the first quarter, 35-0 at halftime, and Vikings kicker Gehrig Spina kicked a 36-yard field goal halfway through the fourth quarter. No stats were reported by PV. PV (7-3, 5-0 Eastern Athletic League), the EAL champion, now awaits Northern Section playoffs.
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Nov 9, 2024 | 
modbee.com | Kirk Herbstreit |America’s Dog
PASADENA - Didn't you hear? UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond hired the right guy. DeShaun Foster repeated it – "Martin hired the right guy" – for the doubters in the back Friday, echoing his statement from the precious week in Nebraska, spelling it out for all of our benefits.
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Nov 9, 2024 | 
thenewstribune.com | Kirk Herbstreit |America’s Dog
There are just two matchups between ranked opponents during the Week 11 slate of the college football season, but that hasn't stopped ESPN's "College GameDay" crew from putting programs on upset alert. With teams across the country either fighting for a spot in the College Football Playoff or bowl-eligible, there is a lot at stake for a plethora of teams. One team that is attempting to work its way back into the College Football Playoff picture is the No. 23 Clemson Tigers (6-2).
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Nov 9, 2024 | 
fresnobee.com | Kirk Herbstreit |America’s Dog
Boise State star Ashton Jeanty has a lot going for him this season. Not only is his team 7-1 and ranked No. 12 in the AP college football poll, but he sits with 1,525 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns this season, both of which rank as most in the nation. He has established himself as not only the best running back in the country, but as a candidate to win the award for the top player in the country--the Heisman Trophy, which has not been won by a running back since Derrick Henry in 2015.
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Nov 9, 2024 | 
fresnobee.com | Kirk Herbstreit |America’s Dog
The Washington Commanders (7-2) host the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2) at Northwest Stadium in a crucial Week 10 matchup, with both teams seeking to strengthen their divisional leads. Washington, led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, holds the top spot in the NFC East, while veteran quarterback Russell Wilson has guided the Steelers to first place in the AFC North. Coming off a hard-fought 27-22 win over the New York Giants, the Commanders have shown impressive offensive efficiency.
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Nov 9, 2024 | 
fresnobee.com | Kirk Herbstreit |America’s Dog
Missouri's Mitchell Walters spoke to the media this week about the Oklahoma defensive line and the history of the OU/Missouri rivalry. When you look at Oklahoma's defensive line, what do they do well that you guys have to look out for? Mitchell: As an o-line, we're always focused on making our quarterback comfortable so just trying to get ourselves in the best position possible and focusing on us up front. Giving our quarterback the time he needs to develop.
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Nov 9, 2024 | 
fresnobee.com | Kirk Herbstreit |America’s Dog
Before Saturday's edition of ESPN's "College GameDay" which is in Baton Rouge for the matchup between the No. 11 Alabama Crimson Tide and No. 16 LSU Tigers, the sport of college football lost everyone's favorite furry friend earlier in the week. The beloved 10-year-old golden retriever of analyst Kirk Herbstreit, Ben, who had taken on roles such as "treat analyst" at Penn State, "wide retriever" at Washington, "golden receiver coach" at Texas and "linebarker" at Alabama passed away on Thursday.
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Nov 9, 2024 | 
fresnobee.com | Kirk Herbstreit |America’s Dog
Will we see more chaos in the Big XII this week? The top three teams are all in action and those results will go a long way in determining who plays in the conference title game in a month. Plus, this week we have two SEC ranked matchups to watch and another that features two former Big XII teams. Here's what to watch over the weekend in college football.
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Nov 9, 2024 | 
fresnobee.com | Kirk Herbstreit |America’s Dog
Notre Dame has bounced back from their embarrassing Week 2 upset by Northern Illinois to put themselves in position to make the College Football Playoff. The Irish were ranked No. 10 in the initial CFP rankings released on Tuesday. Notre Dame has four more games to play in the regular season. Only their matchup against No. 25 Army will be against a ranked opponent. The Irish play a 1-8 Florida State team at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday night.
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Nov 9, 2024 | 
theolympian.com | Kirk Herbstreit |America’s Dog
The Los Angeles Clippers' chances of future success are bleak. With former league MVP James Harden already 35 years old, Kawhi Leonard spending more time on the sidelines than on the court, and the team lacking any young prospects who look like potential stars, many believe the Clippers' championship window has already closed. Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas believes the Clippers can still turn things around.
