A scary moment happened in Arkansas vs. Mississippi after a Razorback cornerback Kani Walker had to be carted off the field.

The incident happened on the first play of the fourth quarter at Vaught Hemingway Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13. Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss found Deuce Alexander for a 35-yard strike to get into Arkansas territory.

However, Kani Walker took an inadvertent knee to the back of the helmet and stayed down on the field. Team personnel attended to Walker for several minutes as it appeared to be a serious injury. The mood was somber as players from both teams looked on while EMS workers also came onto the field and removed Walker’s helmet.

A cart came on the field and Walker was later loaded onto a stretcher. Once on it, the Arkansas team huddled around their hurt teammate as he was taken off to a round of applause from the crowd.

Walker gave the thumbs up as he was taken off the field.

The ESPN broadcast reported Walker was being transported to a local hospital out of precaution and that he was moving his extremities.

Walker is in his first year with Arkansas after transferring from Oklahoma. He has recorded seven tackles and three passes defended in the first two games of the season.

A lot of buzz and expectations surrounded Texas football entering the 2025 college football season, with Arch Manning taking over the reins of the Longhorns’ offense as a full-time starter for the first time in his career.

Three weeks into the season, Manning and the Longhorns offense haven’t exactly risen to meet those expectations.

Those struggles appear to have turned into frustration for Longhorn fans, as they booed the team as they headed into halftime at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13. The Longhorns held only a 14-3 lead over UTEP. Curiously, the Miners are quarterbacked by Malachi Nelson, another 5-star quarterback from Manning’s recruiting class.

Despite scoring two rushing touchdowns in the first half, Manning continued to struggle operating and moving the Longhorns offense, as he completed 5 of 16 passes for 69 yards and an interception. He finished the first half with 10 consecutive incompletions.

The Longhorns created just 187 total yards of offense in the first half, with 118 of those coming on the ground. Texas went 1 for 9 on third-down conversions in the first half as well. The Manning-led offense entered the day converting only seven for 26 third-down attempts (26.9%) ranking 119th among all Division I FBS programs.

Heading into the UTEP game, Sarkisian downplayed rumors that surfaced following Texas’ win over San Jose State that Manning has been playing injured to begin the season. In Texas’ win on Sept. 6, ESPN’s cameras caught Manning grimacing during a side-arm pass. Sarkisian said his quarterback ‘doesn’t have any’ injuries.

Texas led UTEP 17-3 at the end of the third quarter. Should the Longhorns hold onto their lead for the win, they will move to 2-1 on the season going into their Week 4 game against Sam Houston on Saturday, Sept. 20.

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Bob Goodenow, who led the NHL Players’ Association through big gains and contentious negotiations, has died at 72, the NHLPA announced on Sept. 13.

No cause of death was given, but the union called it a ‘sudden passing.’

‘The modern NHLPA, and the work it has done to improve the quality of life for thousands of players past and present, is a direct result of the foundation that Bob Goodenow built. His impact on the game of hockey is lasting and profound,’ the union said in a statement.

Goodenow played at Harvard University, for Team USA and in the International Hockey League. He was a player agent before he joined the NHLPA in 1990 as deputy executive director. He became executive director in 1992, succeeding the controversial Alan Eagleson.

The NHL went through a strike in 1992 and lockouts in 1994-95 and 2004-05 during Goodenow’s tenure. The 2004-05 lockout led to a canceled season as players and the NHL clashed over the league’s desire for a salary cap.

Players eventually accepted a salary cap as the league resumed play in 2005-06. Goodenow stepped aside in 2005 and was replaced by Ted Saskin.

Goodenow and the league also reached agreements to have NHL players take part in the Olympics.

‘During his tenure, Bob was relentless in the fight for players’ rights. He negotiated landmark gains in salary, free agency, pension and health benefits, and he led the players in taking control of their name, image and likeness rights in 1992,’ the NHLPA said in a statement. ‘He also helped to establish pioneering programs, such as player salary disclosure, the second medical opinion program for players, the agent certification program, and he worked with the NHL to implement the Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program for players and their families.

‘Bob brought players into the modern business era of the game, building robust licensing and sponsorship programs at the NHLPA, investing in technology and education, and ensuring that players had a voice in shaping the future of the game. To deliver in these areas, and others, Bob took the NHLPA’s professional staff from only three people to more than 50 employees by the end of his tenure. Under Bob’s leadership, the Players’ Association and the league jointly launched the World Cup of Hockey in 1996 and brought NHL players to the Olympic Games for the first time in 1998 in Nagano, followed by Salt Lake City in 2002.’

“Bob was a skilled attorney and tenacious advocate for the players he represented as an agent and as the head of the Players’ Association,’ Bettman said in a statement. ‘We send our deepest condolences to his wife, Wendy, their three children, Joe, Katharine and Kerry, and his many friends and admirers throughout hockey.”

The Dallas Cowboys have the highest-paid guard in the NFL once again.

Seven years after handing out a record extension to franchise icon Zack Martin, Dallas has agreed to a four-year, $96 million extension with left guard Tyler Smith, per multiple reports. This extension moves him past the Kansas City Chiefs’ Trey Smith as the highest-paid guard in NFL history.

The No. 24 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Smith was set to entire the fourth year of his five-year rookie contract. Dallas picked up his fifth-year option that would keep him with the team through 2026.

Smith made his second consecutive Pro Bowl in 2024 and Pro Football Focus ranked him as the No. 22 guard in the league among 136 qualifying players. He started out at left tackle as a rookie before moving to left guard in his second season.

The Cowboys made waves this offseason by not coming to terms on a deal with star edge rusher Micah Parsons and dealt him to the Green Bay Packers. But they also agreed to extensions for tight end Jake Ferguson, cornerback DaRon Bland and defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa.

Tyler Smith contract details

This new extension makes Smith the highest-paid guard in NFL history and one of the highest-paid offensive linemen league-wide. Here are the specifics, per multiple reports:

Length: 4 years
Total value: $96 million
Average annual value (AAV): $24 million
Guaranteed: $81.2 million

His AAV is just ahead of Trey Smith – who signed a deal earlier this offseason – by just $500,000, per OverTheCap. Among all offensive linemen, Smith’s AAV ranks ninth in the league.

His total guaranteed money is more than any other offensive lineman in the NFL by a considerable margin. The next-closest is the New York Giants’ Andrew Thomas at $67 million and the next-closest guard is Atlanta’s Chris Lindstrom at $48.2 million.

Fresh off its first bye week of the season, Notre Dame football finds itself in a critical situation for its College Football Playoff resume and aspirations in Week 3.

Why, the college football season is just three weeks in? The No. 8-ranked Fighting Irish are set to face their last ranked opponent of the season and, as an independent, can’t rely on making it in as a conference champion.

That opponent is No. 17 Texas A&M, which travels to Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13 for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff against the Fighting Irish.

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Both teams opened up the 2024 college football season last year at Kyle Field in Texas, making Saturday’s top 25-ranked matchup the second leg of a home-and-home series between two of college football’s bigger brands. In that matchup, Jeremiyah Love helped Notre Dame pull away late in the fourth quarter with a 21-yard rushing touchdown, a win that helped the Irish return the CFP with an 11-1 record.

The Sept. 13 game will be the first real test of the season for Mike Elko, Marcel Reed and the Aggies after they opened up the season with back-to-back commanding wins over UTSA and Utah State.

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Second quarter: Notre Dame 24, Texas A&M 14

Jeremiyah Love makes one-handed touchdown catch

OKAY Jeremiyah Love!

The Notre Dame running back is left open on the right side of the field and connects with CJ Carr for a 36-yard reception touchdown. It’s a nice job by Carr to take the easy play given by Texas A&M’s defense while Love made a one-handed catch to reel in the thrown from Carr after a brief bobble.

The scoring drive was six-plays for 75 yards and took 2:40 off the game clock. Notre Dame is back out to a 10-point lead over Texas A&M at 24-14.

Le’Veon Moss cuts Notre Dame lead with touchdown

Le’Veon Moss punches it in from the Notre Dame 1-yard line to bring Texas A&M within three of the Fighting Irish. KC Concepcion was a big part of the Aggies’ drive that went five plays for 75 yards, as the Texas A&M wide receiver beat Notre Dame freshman safety Mark Zackery for catches of 16 and 45 yards on back-to-back plays, respectively.

It’s 17-14 Notre Dame with 12:23 remaining in the second quarter.

Notre Dame extends lead with field goal

Notre Dame extends its lead over Texas A&M with a 22-yard field goal from Noah Burnette. Texas A&M cornerback Will Lee III came up with a big play for the Aggies on third-and-4 as he broke up Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr’s pass intended for Malachi Fields.

The Irish started their third drive of the night in plus territory after Leonard Moore intercepted Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed at the Aggies 19-yard line. It was an 11-play drive for for Notre Dame that went 38 yards and took 5:58 off the game clock.

First quarter: Notre Dame 14, Texas A&M 7

Notre Dame leads Texas A&M after first quarter

Notre Dame takes a 14-7 lead over Texas A&M into the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. The Irish are knocking on the door of getting their second touchdown of the night, as they will open the second quarter with second-and-goal from the Texas A&M 2-yard line.

Mike Elko throws chair on Texas A&M sideline

NBC’s camera caught Texas A&M coach Mike Elko not thrilled while talking to his defense after the Aggies’ second defensive series of the night, which included an unnecessary roughness penalty and giving up 43-yard flea flicker down the sideline.

After talking with his players on the sidelines, Elko was seen throwing a chair away.

Le’Veon Moss injury update

Texas A&M lead running back Le’Veon Moss is not back on the field as the Aggies head back out after Notre Dame’s touchdown. NBC’s Kathryn Tappen reported that Moss was seen throwing up on the Texas A&M sideline and was in the medical tent.

Notre Dame retakes lead

Jadarian Price puts Notre Dame back in front of Texas A&M with a 7-yard rushing touchdown. Texas A&M set the Notre Dame score up by giving up a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty from Dezz Ricks on a late hit out of bounds and a 43-yard reception from CJ Carr to Eli Raridon.

The scoring drive for the Irish was seven plays for 75 yards and took 3:03 off the game clock.

Texas A&M ties game on 86-yard touchdown

And just like that, Texas A&M is back in this one!

On second-and-6, Marcel Reed finds Mario Craver on the wheel route along the left sideline for an 86-yard touchdown to tie the game at 7-7 in the first quarter. It’s a really nice throw by Reed but an even more impressive play by Craver, who beat several members of Notre Dame’s defense to find his way to the back of the end zone.

Poor tackling by Notre Dame leads to Craver’s second explosive touchdown of the season.

Texas A&M gets stop

Texas A&M gets the stop on third-and-1 as DJ Hicks is all over the coverage and tackles Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love for a loss of 5 yards. It’s a nice bounce back by the Aggies defense after giving up big back-to-back runs on the series.

Notre Dame blocks punt, scores touchdown

A mistake on special teams comes to hurt Texas A&M, as Notre Dame opens up the game with a blocked punt touchdown. Notre Dame’s Loghan Thomas got hands on Aggies punter Tyler White’s punt attempt while Tae Johnson recovered the deflection for a 24-yard scoop-and-score touchdown.

It’s not the start Mike Elko and Co. intended for in this one, especially on the road in a hostile environment like Notre Dame Stadium. The Aggies go back to the drawling board as Marcel Reed heads back onto the field facing a 7-0 deficit.

Notre Dame wins toss, Texas A&M up first

Notre Dame has won the coin toss and elected to defer the kickoff to the second half. That means it will be Texas A&M and Marcel Reed on offense first in South Bend. Almost time for football at Notre Dame Stadium!

Texas A&M-Notre Dame pregame scuffle

Emotions appear to be at a high pregame between Texas A&M and Notre Dame players since both teams had to be separated from each other on the field pregame.

Ryder Cup at Notre Dame-Texas A&M

The Ryder Cup has made the trip to Notre Dame Stadium for No. 8 Notre Dame vs. No. 17 Texas A&M.

Texas A&M record vs Notre Dame, history

Texas A&M is 2-4 all-time against Notre Dame in the programs’ six previous meetings, according to the Aggies’ game notes. Notre Dame took the first leg of the home-and-home series against Texas A&M last year at Kyle Field, which then marked the first meeting between both programs since 2001.

Here’s a game-by-game breakdown of the Texas A&M-Notre Dame series:

Jan. 1, 1987: Texas A&M 35, Notre Dame 10 *
Jan. 1, 1992: Notre Dame 28, Texas A&M 3 *
Jan. 1, 1993: Notre Dame 24, Texas A&M 21 *
Sept. 2, 2000: Notre Dame 24, Texas A&M 10
Sept. 29, 2001: Texas A&M 24, Notre Dame 3
Sept. 3, 2024: Notre Dame 23, Texas A&M 13

* Denotes Cotton Bowl game

Who did Notre Dame lose to this year?

Notre Dame enters Saturday’s top-25 matchup against Texas A&M with an 0-1 record. The Fighting Irish were upset in Week 1 by then-No. 10 Miami 27-24 on a 47-yard go-ahead field goal by Hurricanes kicker Carter Davis.

The Irish were on bye in Week 2.

What conference is Notre Dame football in?

Notre Dame football is not in a conference. It instead competes as one of two true independents at the FBS level in college football, with the other being UConn. The Fighting Irish are a full member of the Atlantic Coast Conference for all of their other programs besides men’s hockey, which they compete as a member of the Big Ten Conference.

Click here to read more on why the Fighting Irish are not in a conference for football.

Who is Notre Dame’s quarterback? What to know on CJ Carr

Notre Dame’s starting quarterback for the 2025 season is CJ Carr, the grandson of former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr. In his debut vs. Miami on Aug. 31, the 6-foot-3 freshman quarterback threw for more than 200 yards and scored three total touchdowns.

Texas A&M vs Notre Dame betting odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday, Sept. 13

Spread: Notre Dame -6.5
Over/Under: 50.5
Moneyline: Notre Dame (-250) | Texas A&M (+200)

What time does Texas A&M vs Notre Dame start?

Date: Saturday, Sept. 13
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Notre Dame Stadium (South Bend, Ind.)

Notre Dame and Texas A&M are scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana.

What TV channel is Texas A&M vs Notre Dame on today?

TV: NBC
Streaming: Peacock | Fubo (free trial)

Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M will broadcast nationally on NBC in Week 3. Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge will call the game from the booth at Notre Dame Stadium, with Kathryn Tappen reporting from the sidelines.

Streaming options for the game include Fubo, which carries NBC and offers a free trial to new subscribers, and Peacock, NBC’s subscription streaming service.

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Notre Dame football schedule 2025

Here is Notre Dame’s schedule and results:

Sunday, Aug. 31: No. 10 Miami 27, No. 5 Notre Dame 24
Saturday, Sept. 6: BYE
Saturday, Sept. 13: vs. No. 22 Texas A&M | 7:30 p.m. ET | NBC (Fubo)/Peacock
Saturday, Sept. 20: vs. Purdue | 3:30 p.m. ET | NBC (Fubo)/Peacock
Saturday, Sept. 27: at Arkansas | Noon ET | ABC (Fubo)
Saturday, Oct. 4: vs. Boise State | 3:30 p.m. ET | NBC (Fubo)/Peacock
Saturday, Oct. 11: vs. NC State | 3:30 p.m. ET | NBC (Fubo)/Peacock
Saturday, Oct. 18: vs. USC | 7:30 p.m. ET | NBC (Fubo)/Peacock
Saturday, Oct. 25: BYE
Saturday, Nov. 1: at Boston College
Saturday, Nov. 8: vs. Navy | 7:30 p.m. ET | NBC (Fubo)/Peacock
Saturday, Nov. 15: at Pitt
Saturday, Nov. 22: vs. Syracuse | 3:30 p.m. ET | NBC (Fubo)/Peacock
Saturday, Nov. 29: at Stanford

Texas A&M football schedule 2025

Here is Texas A&M’s schedule and results:

Saturday, Aug. 30: Texas A&M 42, UTSA 24
Saturday, Sept. 6: Texas A&M 44, Utah State 22
Saturday, Sept. 13: vs. No. 8 Notre Dame | 7:30 p.m. ET | NBC (Fubo)/Peacock
Saturday, Sept. 20: BYE
Saturday, Sept. 27: vs. Auburn *
Saturday, Oct. 4: vs. Mississippi State *
Saturday, Oct. 11: vs. Florida *
Saturday, Oct. 18: at Arkansas *
Saturday, Oct. 25: at No. 4 LSU *
Saturday, Nov. 1: BYE
Saturday, Nov. 8: at Missouri *
Saturday, Nov. 15: vs. No. 10 South Carolina *
Saturday, Nov. 22: vs. Samford
Friday, Nov. 28: at No. 7 Texas *

* Denotes SEC game

The biggest storyline in Week 3 of the college football season may be Georgia Tech’s upset of No. 11 Clemson on a 55-yard, walk-off field goal from Aidan Birr.

It not only was the Tigers’ second loss through three weeks of the season, but also was a win that Yellow Jackets fans didn’t hesitate to celebrate.

That began with Georgia Tech fans storming the field after time expired on the clock at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, before the goalposts were brought down. Fans then carried it out of the stadium to the nearby pool at the university president’s mansion on campus.

‘This ain’t our first time doing this now,’ Georgia Tech coach Brent Key told ESPN’s Kris Budden after the game on the Yellow Jacket’s signature win against Clemson.

For its postgame celebrations immediately on the field, Georgia Tech violated the ACC’s newly updated event security policy. The Yellow Jackets will now have to pay $50,000 fine to the ACC’s Weaver-James-Corrigan-Swofford Postgraduate Scholarship account as a first-time violator of the conference’s policy.

It’s a fine that Georgia Tech will perhaps be willing to pay, given that the win vs. Clemson snapped a nine-game losing streak to the Tigers. Here’s another look at the goalpost being carried from the field and out of the stadium by a swarm of Yellow Jacket fans:

As noted by ESPN’s Kevin Negandhi on the Georgia-Tennessee halftime show on ABC, Georgia Tech’s win against Clemson was its 11th win as an underdog — the most wins as an underdog by a single Division I FBS in that span. The Yellow Jackets entered the day as a three-point underdog, according to odds on BetMGM.

That wasn’t the only notable statistic to come out of Saturday’s 24-21 win for Georgia Tech. Birr’s field-goal is the longest walk-off field goal in Yellow Jackets history, and the sixth ever walk-off field goal ever by a Georgia Tech kicker.

Birr’s field goal, which came in a ‘fire drill’ situation as the Yellow Jackets had no remaining timeouts by the 20-second mark of the fourth quarter, additionally moved Georgia Tech to 7-1 against nationally ranked ACC opponents under Key.

Up next for Georgia Tech is Temple on Saturday, Sept. 20 at home for a 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff.

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Tennessee football held a 21-7 lead after the first quarter over Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 13, and the Vols looked primed for their first win over Georgia since 2016.

But Georgia rattled off 20 unanswered points in the second and third quarters, with both teams trading the lead five times in the second half. The Vols attempted a 42-yard game-winning field goal in the final seconds, but missed the kick, sending the game to overtime at 38-38 and opening the door for Georgia.

In an unfortunate ending for Tennessee, it was held to a field goal in its first overtime possession before Georgia’s Nate Frazier rushed 21 yards to set up the Bulldogs on the Vols’ 4-yard line on the ensuing drive. It was Josh McCray who plunged in a 1-yard touchdown run to give Georgia a 44-41 overtime win.

The latest entry in Tennessee and Georgia’s rivalry ended in disappointing fashion for the Vols, despite a big game for quarterback Joey Aguilar, who passed for 371 yards with five total touchdowns. Georgia’s Gunner Stockton was also prolific in the game, passing for 304 yards with three total scores.

Here are the highlights from Georgia’s overtime win over Tennessee in both programs’ SEC opener.

Tennessee vs Georgia score

Tennessee vs Georgia highlights

Tennessee vs Georgia updates

Georgia wins in overtime

Josh McCray plunges in a 1-yard run for a touchdown, completing Georgia’s comeback as the Bulldogs win 44-41 in overtime. Tennessee can’t end its losing streak against Georgia, as the Bulldogs extend their streak to nine consecutive wins over the Vols. What a game.

Tennessee kicks field goal

Tennessee fails to gain a first down in overtime, and Max Gilbert makes the 42-yard field goal attempt this time to give Tennessee a 41-38 lead.

Georgia can win it here with a touchdown.

Tennessee misses game winner

A Tennessee false start pushes back Max Gilbert’s attempt to 42 yards, but Gilbert misses the potential game-winning kick wide left.

Tennessee and Georgia are headed to overtime tied at 38-38, as an instant classic is brewing.

Tennessee enters field goal range

DeSean Bishop runs 7 yards to Georgia’s 35-yard line with 42 seconds left, putting the Vols within field goal range.

Tennessee is going to look to move as close as possible before kicking a potential game-winner.

Georgia’s gamble pays off

Wow, the Bulldogs go for it on fourth-and-6, and Gunner Stockton throws a gorgeous pass to London Humphries in the end zone for the touchdown. Stockton then throws to Zachariah Branch for the 2-point conversion, tying the game at 38-38 with 2:32 left.

Georgia likely loses without the fourth-down score there.

Tennessee extends lead

Tennessee’s Max Gilbert makes a 48-yard field goal to extend Tennessee’s lead to 38-30 with 6:40 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Tennessee recovers fumble

Gunner Stockton is sacked by Joshua Josephs, who forces a fumble that’s recovered by Bryson Eason. It’s a massive play for the Vols, who have a chance at going up two possessions here.

Tennessee offense heats up again

Both teams are on fire offensively now, as Tennessee regains the lead on Joey Aguilar’s 32-yard touchdown pass to Braylon Staley.

The Vols lead 35-30 with 11:01 left in the fourth quarter after Aguilar’s fifth touchdown of the game.

Georgia regains lead

Georgia regains the lead on a 24-yard field goal by Peyton Woodring. The Bulldogs lead 30-28 with 12:17 left in the fourth quarter.

Chris Brazzell mosses defender for hat trick

Joey Aguilar launches a deep one-on-one ball for Chris Brazzell II, who climbs the ladder over the Georgia defender for a 56-yard touchdown to give Tennessee a 28-27 lead.

Brazzell now has five receptions for 162 yards with three touchdowns, and gets the Tennessee crowd back into the game in a huge momentum flip.

Georgia extends lead

Georgia takes a 27-21 lead with 1:46 remaining in the third quarter on a 48-yard field goal by Peyton Woodring, which is a relative win for Tennessee after the turnover by Joey Aguilar.

Georgia has now scored 20 unanswered.

Joey Aguilar throws another interception

Braylon Staley trips while running his route, and Staley is late to Aguilar’s throw, which is intercepted by KJ Bolden.

Aguilar started the game 14 of 14 passing for 213 yards with three total touchdowns in the first quarter, but is 3 of 11 for 26 yards with two interceptions since.

Raylen Wilson delivers big hit on Joey Aguilar

Joey Aguilar attempts to scramble on second down, but is met by Raylen Wilson, who delivers a huge hit at the line of scrimmage.

Georgia has all the momentum right now, and forces another punt. Tennessee is scoreless since its red-hot first quarter.

Georgia takes lead after methodical drive

Georgia marches down the field and takes a 24-21 lead on the 1-yard run by Josh McCray.

The Bulldogs run the ball 13 times on their 14-play drive, quieting the crowd at Neyland Stadium. Georgia’s offensive line is completely controlling the line of scrimmage right now.

Georgia attempts Hail Mary as first half ends

Georgia brings in backup quarterback Ryan Puglisi to throw a Hail Mary before halftime, but Puglisi’s pass is intercepted by Ty Redmond, who returns the ball 38 yards to the Vols’ 38-yard line.

Tennessee leads 21-17 at halftime, although the Vols are held scoreless in the second period.

Georgia intercepts Joey Aguilar

Joey Aguilar tosses a pass intended for Mike Matthews into double coverage, and Georgia’s Joenel Aguero comes up with the interception.

Georgia with a chance to add more points before halftime.

Georgia ends impressive drive with field goal

Georgia puts together an impressive and much-needed drive that ends in a 20-yard field goal by Peyton Woodring.

The Bulldogs burn 6:15 of clock on the 14-play, 88-yard drive, which importantly keeps Tennessee’s red-hot offense off the field.

Tennessee still leads 21-17 with 1:38 left in the first half, although Georgia has done a good job of limiting the Vols’ momentum after getting down 21-7.

Tennessee, Georgia punt in back-to-back drives

Both defenses finally get a stop, as Tennessee and Georgia punt on consecutive drives.

The Vols regain possession with 10:11 remaining in the second quarter.

Georgia strikes back

Offense is plentiful today, with Georgia striking back on a screen pass from Gunner Stockton to Zachariah Branch, who turns on the jets for a 36-yard touchdown on the first play of the second quarter.

Tennessee still leads 21-14.

Tennessee offense is rolling

Tennessee is getting whatever it wants on offense in the first quarter, as it scores another touchdown as Joey Aguilar finds Chris Brazzell II again, this time for a 14-yard score.

The Vols take a 21-7 lead with 3:37 left in the first quarter, as Joey Aguilar is a ridiculous 14 of 14 passing for 213 yards and three total touchdowns already.

Tennessee scores again

It takes only two plays for Tennessee to regain the lead. Joey Aguilar launches a deep pass for Chris Brazzell II, who hauls in the pass over the Georgia defender and breaks free for a 72-yard touchdown.

Georgia is called for pass interference on the play, but Tennessee declines as Brazzell II makes the play anyway.

Tennessee leads 14-7 with 9:29 still remaining in the first quarter, and fans that bet the over are feeling good so far.

Georgia evens score

Georgia follows up Tennessee’s possession with a drive just as impressive, as the Bulldogs end a six-play, 75-yard drive with a 6-yard touchdown run from Gunner Stockton. The drive lasts only 2:32 of game time.

Vols go tempo, score early touchdown

Tennessee gets on the board early, as Joey Aguilar runs 4 yards for the touchdown on the designed quarterback run. The Vols’ no-huddle offense keeps Georgia on its heels, as Tennessee scores in only 2:30 of game time to start the first quarter.

Tennessee sets the tone early as it looks to beat Georgia for the first time since 2017.

Georgia kicks off

Tennessee will start on offense, as Georgia’s kick reaches the end zone for a touchback. Here comes Joey Aguilar in his first real test with the Vols.

Georgia captains vs Tennessee

Georgia’s captains today are CJ Allen, Drew Bobo, Christen Miller and Oscar Delp. The Bulldogs choose captains each week rather than naming players as permanent captains in the preseason.

Jermod McCoy injury update

Tennessee star cornerback Jermod McCoy still hasn’t appeared in 2025 as he still recovers from a torn ACL he suffered in January during offseason workouts. McCoy is listed as out on the official SEC injury report.

McCoy was a first-team All-SEC selection last season and appeared on numerous preseason All-American teams in 2025.

Tennessee vs Georgia injury report

Georgia: TE Ethan Barbour (out), OLB Chase Linton (out), WR Thomas Blackshear (out), OL Juan Gaston (game-time decision)
Tennessee: DB Rickey Gibson III (out), DB Jermod McCoy (out), DL Daevin Hobbs (out), RB Hunter Barnes (out), DL Jaxson Moi (out), OL David Sanders Jr. (out).

Star Thomas stats

Tennessee running back Star Thomas enters the Sept. 13 game vs. Georgia with an impressive stat line through two games. The sixth-year running back has 24 rushes for 161 yards and three scores — an impressive 6.7 yards per carry.

‘College GameDay’ picks

It was an even split for the Georgia-Tennessee game by the ‘College GameDay’ crew. Kirk Herbstreit, who normally votes, abstained from making a pick, as he is calling the game on ABC alongside Chris Fowler.

Desmond Howard: Georgia
Nick Saban: Georgia
Candace Parker: Tennessee
Pat McAfee: Tennessee

Georgia vs Tennessee TV channel

TV channel: ABC
Streaming: Fubo (free trial)

Tennessee vs. Georgia will air live on ABC, with streaming options available on Fubo, which offers a free trial.

Georgia vs Tennessee all-time record

According to Georgia’s game notes for the Tennessee game, the Bulldogs boast a 29-23-2 record vs. the rival Vols. Prior to the Bulldogs’ eight-game win streak, Tennessee actually held a 23-21-2 advantage in the rivalry.

Last time Tennessee beat Georgia

The Vols enter their game vs. Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 13 with an eight-year losing streak in the rivalry. Tennessee’s last victory over the Bulldogs came in 2016, which was Kirby Smart’s first season in Athens.

Tennessee nearly lost that game, too, needing a last-second Hail Mary to upend Georgia. A Joshua Dobbs 43-yard pass to Jauan Jennings was the difference in a 34-31 road victory. Read more about the Bulldogs’ win streak here.

Tennessee vs Georgia time today

Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Date: Saturday, Sept. 13
Location: Neyland Stadium (Knoxville, Tennessee)

The Vols-Bulldogs game is set for a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff on Saturday, Sept. 13, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Tennessee vs Georgia predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Sept. 12.

Prediction: Georgia 27, Tennessee 24

Georgia goes into a hostile Neyland Stadium and wins its ninth consecutive game against the Vols, as Tennessee still can’t break its losing streak against the Bulldogs. Gunner Stockton plays mistake free, leading an efficient offense in a close game.

Spread: Georgia (-4)
Over/under: 50.5
Moneyline: Georgia -185 | Tennessee +150

Mike Wilson, Knoxville News-Sentinel: Tennessee 30, Georgia 24
Marc Weiszer, Athens Banner-Herald: Georgia 27, Tennessee 21

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Lionel Messi is expected to play with Inter Miami against Charlotte FC in front of a sellout crowd at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday. 

It is Inter Miami’s first since their Leagues Cup final loss to the Seattle Sounders on Aug. 31. And they’ll face the hottest team in Major League Soccer. 

Charlotte has a chance to tie an MLS record with nine consecutive wins if they beat Messi and Inter Miami. 

Here’s everything you need to know about today’s Charlotte vs. Inter Miami match: 

Charlotte 2, Inter Miami 0: Idan Toklomati scores second goal

Charlotte has doubled their lead just minutes into the second half. Idan Toklomati has a brace, scoring a goal in the 49th minute, finishing a stellar sequence by Charlotte to take a 2-0 lead against Messi and Inter Miami.

Charlotte 1, Inter Miami 0: Idan Toklomati scores goal

Just minutes after Messi missed a penalty shot, Charlotte has taken the lead with a goal from Idan Toklomati in the 34th minute.

Inter Miami 0, Charlotte 0: Messi misses penalty shot in 32’

Messi failed to score a penalty goal in the 32nd minute, his chip shot blocked by Charlotte goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina. Messi had a chance in the penalty area, and was bumped by Charlotte defender Djibril Diani in the 30th minute. The penalty was confirmed after VAR. Inter Miami was the only team in MLS to not earn a penalty attempt this season through 25 games, before the penalty was granted.

Inter Miami 0, Charlotte 0: Jordi Alba’s shot saved by Kristijan Kahlina

Jordi Alba’s left boot was saved by Charlotte goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina in the 6th minute. The sequence was initiated by a through pass from Messi up the pitch, and a cross from Tadeo Allende to Alba for Inter Miami’s first shot on goal in the match.

Is Messi playing today? 

Messi traveled to Charlotte and is expected to play. He was announced as a starter in the Inter Miami starting lineup before the match. 

What time is Charlotte vs. Inter Miami match? 

The match begins at 7:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. in Argentina).

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How to watch Charlotte vs. Inter Miami match? 

The match will be available to live stream on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.

Charlotte vs. Inter Miami betting odds 

Here are the betting odds, according to BetMGM. 

Charlotte: +160
Draw: +270
Inter Miami: +135
Over/under: 3.5 goals

What to know about Charlotte and Inter Miami 

Inter Miami will begin a stretch of seven matches in the next 22 days. They’ll also be without Luis Suarez, who will miss his first match in a three-game MLS suspension after spitting on a Seattle staff member after the Leagues Cup loss. Suarez was also issued a six-match Leagues Cup suspension for the incident.

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Charlotte has not lost a match at home since May 24, and has not lost an MLS match since June 28 against the Chicago Fire. However, coach Dean Smith will miss the match due to suspension for yellow card accumulation. 

Charlotte is third in the MLS Eastern Conference standings with 50 points from 29 matches this season, while Inter Miami is sixth with 46 points in 25 matches. Inter Miami has four matches in hand to play after participating in the Club World Cup and Leagues Cup. 

Here’s the latest on Messi

Messi returns to MLS play after a nine-day layoff. He recently played the last World Cup qualifier of his career in Argentina, where he scored two goals in a 3-1 win against Venezuela on Sept. 4. He recently recovered from a right hamstring injury last month.

“He was able to train with us all week. He trained well, so he’ll be ready for [Saturday],” Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said of Messi before Friday’s practice. 

Will Messi play in 2026 World Cup? 

Messi has yet to declare whether he will play in the World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer. But he did offer some insight after the Argentina match earlier this month. 

“Because of my age, the most logical thing is that I won’t make it. But well, we’re almost there so I’m excited and motivated to play it,” Messi said on Sept. 4.

“Like I always say, I go day by day, match by match. That’s it taking it day by day, going by how I feel. Day by day, trying to feel good and above all, being honest with myself,” Messi added.

“When I feel good, I enjoy it. But when I don’t, honestly, I don’t have a good time, so I prefer not to be there if I don’t feel good. So, we’ll see. I haven’t made a decision about the World Cup.”

Messi added: “Match by match, I’ll finish the season, then I’ll have preseason, and there will be six months left. So, we’ll see how I feel. Hopefully I’ll have a good preseason in 2026, and finish this MLS season well, and then I’ll decide.”

Messi’s upcoming schedule with Inter Miami

Sept. 13: Charlotte FC vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. (MLS regular season)
Sept. 16: Inter Miami vs. Seattle Sounders, 7:30 p.m. (MLS regular season)
Sept. 20: Inter Miami vs. D.C. United, 7:30 p.m. (MLS regular season)
Sept. 24: New York City FC vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. (MLS regular season)
Sept. 27: Toronto FC vs. Inter Miami, 4:30 p.m. (MLS regular season)
Sept. 30: Inter Miami vs. Chicago Fire, 7:30 p.m. (MLS regular season)

The New York Yankees took advantage of the middle of their lineup on Saturday, Sept. 13, to beat the rival Boston Red Sox for the second game in a row at Fenway Park.

Aaron Judge got on base all four times and scored twice, Cody Bellinger had two RBIs and Jazz Chisholm Jr. had three, including a solo home run, in Saturday’s 5-3 win. New York scored four times against Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello.

The Yankees moved 2½ games ahead of the Red Sox for the American League’s first wild-card seed. But they didn’t gain ground on the AL East-leading Toronto Blue Jays, who rallied past the Baltimore Orioles.

The Yankees, who won the opener 4-1, can complete the sweep on Sunday evening (7:10 p.m. ET, ESPN).

Yankees pitcher Max Fried picked up his league-best 17th win, striking out six in 5⅓ innings. He gave up a solo home run to Alex Bregman.

Highlights from the Yankees’ win against the Red Sox:

Yankees vs. Red Sox highlights

Yankees win 5-3

Closer David Bednar comes into the ninth innning and gets three consecutive outs as the Yankees pick up their second win of the series.

Yankees add a run

Cody Bellinger drives in Aaron Judge with a double off the Green Monster in the top of the ninth inning. He gets the hit off Aroldis Chapman. It’s 5-3 Yankees heading into the bottom of the ninth.

Red Sox add a run

Pitch-hitter Jarren Duran hits a solo home run to right field off new Yankees reliever Fernando Cruz. That cuts New York’s lead to 4-3.

Yankees make pitching, defensive change

Reliever Devin Williams starts the seventh inning for the Yankees. Paul Goldschmidt comes into the game at first base.

Red Sox make pitching change

Right-hander Garrett Whitlock replaces Chris Murphy in the seventh with Aaron Judge at the plate. Bases are empty after Murphy gets Ben Rice to ground into a double play. Judge singles off Whitlock but Cody Bellinger grounds out to first to end the inning. Still 4-2 Yankees.

Red Sox score again; Yankees make pitching change

Nate Eaton and Nick Sogard get back-to-back singles in the sixth. The Yankees opt to keep Max Fried in the game. He gives up a single to Connor Wong and Eaton scores to cut the Yankees’ lead to 4-2. Luke Weaver comes into the game for the Yankees and ends the threat with back-to-back strikeouts.

Fried gives up two runs on nine hits in 5 1/3 innings with two walks and six strikeouts.

Red Sox make pitching change

Chris Murphy is in the game for Boston in the sixth inning. He retires the side in order. Brayan Bello gave up four runs in five innings with three walks and four strikeouts.

Red Sox get first run

Alex Bregman hits a home run off the pole in right field in the fifth inning to cut the Yankees’ lead to 4-1.

Blue Jays rally for win

Toronto rallies with three runs in the bottom of the ninth for a 5-4 win against the Orioles so the winner of this Yankees-Red Sox game won’t gain any ground on the AL East leaders.

Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. homers

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hits a two-out solo run to right field in the fifth inning to give the Yankees a 4-0 lead. It’s his 29th home run of the season and third RBI of the game.

Max Fried settling down

He gets a 1-2-3 inning in the third inning and has retired five in a row. He had allowed two baserunners in each of the first two innings.

Yankees add another run

Aaron Judge walks in the third inning and goes to third on a Cody Bellinger single. Jazz Chisholm Jr. drives Judge in with an infield single to make it 3-0 Yankees.

Baserunning error for Red Sox

Nate Eaton, who had a leadoff walk, is thrown out at third on a Nick Sogard single in the bottom of the second. That costs Boston a run when Connor Wong doubles. Max Fried gets out of the inning with back-to-back strikeouts. Still 2-0 Yankees.

Yankees lead 2-0 after first

Max Fried strands two Red Sox players by fielding a comebacker from Carlos Narváez.

Yankees take 2-0 lead in first

Trent Grisham is hit by a pitch and Ben Rice follows with a ground-rule double to right-center. Aaron Judge walks to load the bases and Cody Bellinger hits a sacrifice fly to center. Jazz Chisholm Jr. drives in another run with an infield single to make it 2-0 Yankees with one out. Brayan Bello loads the bases with a walk but gets out of the inning with back-to-back strikeouts.

What time is Yankees vs Red Sox?

First pitch for the Yankees-Red Sox matchup on Saturday is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET.

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How to watch Yankees vs Red Sox

The Yankees-Red Sox game can seen on MLB Network, in addition to locally on the YES Network and NESN. The game will also be available on Fubo.

Yankees lineup today vs. Red Sox

Trent Grisham (L) CF
Ben Rice (L) 1B
Aaron Judge (R) DH
Cody Bellinger (L) RF
Jazz Chisholm Jr. (L) 2B
Jasson Domínguez (S) LF
José Caballero (R) SS
Austin Wells (L) C
Ryan McMahon (L) 3B

Red Sox lineup today

Romy Gonzalez (R) 1B
Alex Bregman (R) 3B
Trevor Story (R) SS
Rob Refsnyder (R) LF
Carlos Narváez (R) DH
Nate Eaton (R) RF
Nick Sogard (S) 2B
Connor Wong (R) C
Ceddanne Rafaela (R) CF

It didn’t take long for Anthony Rizzo to get back into the spotlight with the Chicago Cubs.

Earlier this week, Rizzo announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after 14 seasons, including 10 seasons with the Northsiders, helping them break the team’s 108-year championship drought when they won the World Series in 2016.

Rizzo will join the Cubs as a team ambassador, and he was at Wrigley Field for Saturday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays as the team celebrated his career.

In the bottom of the second inning, rookie Moisés Ballesteros took a 96 mph fastball from Rays starter Drew Rasmussen and deposited it 391 feet into left center field for his first career home run to give the Cubs the early lead.

Rizzo just happened to be sitting in the stands with the fans during the game, and the Ballesteros home run came right toward Rizzo. He reached up and tried to grab it, only for the ball to bounce out of his hands.

Guess those four Gold Glove Awards he had during his career didn’t come in handy on this day.

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