James Harden set a Los Angeles Clippers franchise record by scoring 55 points in a victory against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, Nov. 22.

Harden scored 27 points in the first quarter of the 131-116 win, which ended a three-game losing streak. He finished with 10 three-pointers to break the previous team record of 52 held by Bob McAdoo (twice) and Charles Smith.

It was Harden’s 25th career game with 50 or more points. According to ESPN, he tied Kobe Bryant for the third-most 50-point games in NBA history.

Ivica Zubac added 18 points, nine rebounds and six assists for the Clippers.

Harden is averaging 26.5 points, 6.2 rebounds and 8.6 assists per game.

James Harden highlights

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EUGENE, OR — Week 13 of the college football season centered on Autzen Stadium, where No. 5 Oregon took on No. 16 Southern California in a Big Ten battle with major College Football Playoff implications.

The Ducks needed a signature win to become a virtual lock for the CFP, and got just that with a 42-27 victory over the Trojans. It was a complete team win, with the Ducks making big plays in every phase of the game.

That includes at quarterback, where Dante Moore completed 22 of 30 passes for 257 yards and two touchdowns to one interception. His favorite target on the day was Kenyon Sadiq, who registered team highs in every receiving category, including catches (six), yards (72) and touchdowns (two). Noah Whittington led the Ducks with 19 rushes for 104 yards and a score, while Jordon Davison also rushed for a score.

Malik Benson also scored an 85-yard kickoff return for touchdown, while the defense forced two turnovers.

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Final: Oregon 42, USC 27

USC forces a punt, but gets the ball back with 11 seconds remaining. The Trojans can do nothing with the time left on the clock and fall to 8-3 on the season — and, importantly, out of CFP contention. The Ducks, meanwhile, advance to 10-1 and are in prime position to host a first-round CFP game.

Trojans turn it over on downs

The Trojans can’t advance past the Oregon 26-yard line, as Jayden Maiava’s pass to Makai Lemon is behind the receiver with a Ducks defender draped over the receiver. USC has three timeouts and the 2-minute timeout left to work with, but the Ducks are in full control of this one.

USC converts fourth down, stays alive

What a play for Jayden Maiava, who on fourth-and-8 escapes a sack attempt, rolls left and throws a wobbler to receiver Ja’Kobi Lane, who hauls it in for a 32-yard catch to the Oregon 36-yard line. Time’s running out but if USC can score ahead of the 2-minute timeout the Trojans have a chance for a walk-off score, potentially.

Oregon eats clock en route to touchdown

With USC making it a one-score game, Oregon has responded with a well-executed offensive possession that not only ended with a touchdown, but also ate more than 5:58 minutes of game clock. The Ducks lead 42-27 with 5:30 remaining.

USC makes it one-score game

USC refuses to give in, with Jayden Maiava connecting with tight end tight end Lake McRee for a 9-yard touchdown with 11:32 remaining. The Trojans go for the 2-point conversion but can’t convert, leaving the score 35-27 in favor of Oregon.

Fourth quarter: Oregon 35, USC 21

USC has its work cut out for it at the end of the third quarter, trailing the Ducks by two touchdowns.

Oregon pushes lead back to double-digits

Oregon won’t let USC get back in the game just yet. The Ducks go right down the field and Dante Moore connects with Kenyon Sadiq in the end zone for the second time. The 28-yard strike makes it a two-possession game again.

USC’s Makai Lemon scores 3rd TD, Trojans close gap

The Trojans are still alive as Makai Lemon hauls in his third touchdown − second receiving − of the day. Jayden Maiava finds him for a 4-yard score and he hits the pylon to confirm the score and cut Oregon’s lead to seven points.

USC gets interception

Back-and-forth the ball goes, as USC’s Kennedy Urlacher tips Dante Moore’s pass before he hauls it in for the turnover. The Trojans are near midfield and get another chance to cut Oregon’s lead.

Oregon gets ball back from USC

The Trojans had a prime chance to get back in the game, but Oregon stops it quickly. USC couldn’t move the ball on three straight plays inside Oregon territory, and decided to go for it on fourth down.

It ended with Jayden Maiava throwing his second interception of the game, and the Ducks have the ball right back.

USC stops Oregon on fourth down

The Trojans get a major stop out of halftime, preventing Oregon from picking up a first down on its own side of the field. USC now gets the ball at the Oregon 45-yard line with a chance to cut the deficit.

Halftime: Oregon 28, USC 14

Oregon has created some space away from USC and leads by 14 points at the break.

A punt return touchdown was a pivotal play in getting Oregon the lead, and it extended it after turning an interception into points, thanks to a fourth-down penalty by USC. The Trojans have been able to air the ball out against the top passing defense in the country, but the offense was kept in check for most of the second quarter.

The Ducks will get the ball to start the second half with a chance to extend the lead.

USC misses field goal before halftime

The Trojans get inside the 10-yard line before the half but can’t turn it into points. Kicker Ryon Sayeri hits the upright on a 27-yard field goal and it remains a 14-point deficit.

Oregon extends lead

USC thought it had forced a missed field goal by Oregon, but a penalty for leaping on the kick gives the Ducks first down.

Oregon capitalizes on the opportunity three plays later, with linebacker Bryce Boettcher taking the snap and running it in for a score.

USC QB Jayden Maiava throws interception

The first turnover of the game is an interception by USC quarterback Jayden Maiava. He tried a deep pass that was intercepted by Oregon’s Ify Obidegwu.

It gave the ball to the Ducks at their 29-yard line, and an unsportsmanlike conduct by USC receiver Ja’Kobi Lane gives Oregon an extra 15 yards.

Oregon takes lead on punt return touchdown

Special teams come up big for Oregon.

A line drive kick gave Malik Benson plenty of space, and he runs down the sideline and past USC for an 84-yard touchdown to give the Ducks a 21-14 lead.

USC scores incredible touchdown on trick play

The Trojans use some trickery on an unbelievable touchdown.

Receiver Makai Lemon takes the backwards pass and, after some hesitation, throws it to freshman receiver Tanook Hines, who leaps up and grabs it in the end zone for the touchdown.

The score ties it at 14-all.

End of 1Q: Oregon 14, USC 7

Both teams scored touchdowns on their opening drives, but only Oregon was able to score again on its second possession. The Ducks offense hasn’t been stopped yet, with 132 yards of offense in the first 15 minutes. They also got great field position on both drives thanks to USC penalties.

Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava has looked strong against Oregon’s top passing defense. The Ducks give up an average of 127 passing yards a game, but Maiava already has 114 yards in the air.

USC is in Oregon territory to start the second quarter.

Oregon takes lead

After forcing USC to punt, Oregon goes right down the field again for another touchdown and take its first lead of the game. The Ducks converted two key third-down plays, and Dante Moore found Kenyon Sadiq streaking across the end zone for an 11-yard touchdown pass.

Oregon scores touchdown on first drive

Oregon responds with its own touchdown to tie the game halfway through the first quarter. After two plays of at least 20 yards, Oregon running back Jordon Davison rushes it in for an 11-yard score.

USC scores touchdown opening drive

The Trojans march down the field on the arm of Jayden Maiava. He finds receiver Makai Lemon for an 8-yard touchdown pass to open the game with a 7-0 lead.

What time does USC vs Oregon start?

Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET, 12:30 p.m. PT
Where: Autzen Stadium (Eugene, Oregon)

Oregon vs. USC kicks off at 3:30 p.m. (12:30 p.m. local time) on Saturday, Nov. 22 from Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

What TV channel is USC vs Oregon on today?

TV: CBS
Streaming: Fubo (free trial) 

Oregon vs. USC will air nationally on CBS in Week 13. Brad Nessler (play-by-play) and Gary Danielson (analyst) will call the game from the booth while Jenny Dell will serve as the sideline reporter.

Streaming options include Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

USC vs Oregon predictions

Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY: Oregon 34, USC 27
Chris Hansen, Eugene Register-Guard: Oregon 34, USC 24

USC vs Oregon predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy ofBetMGM as of Saturday, Nov. 22:

Spread: Oregon (-10.5)
Over/under: 59.5
Moneyline: Oregon (-400); USC (+310)

Oregon WR Dakorien Moore injury update

Oregon’s top receiver Dakorien Moore will not play against USC due to a knee injury. This will be the third straight game he will miss, a big blow as he’s the leading receiver for the Ducks.

Oregon injury updates

Out

Dakorien Moore, WR
Gary Bryant Jr., WR
Sione Laulea, DB
Evan Stewart, WR
Trey McNutt, DB
Da’Juan Ruggs, RB
Jayden Limar, RB
Gernorris Wilson, OL
Dillon Gresham, WR
Jack Ressler, WR

Questionable

Tionne Gray, DL
Isaiah World, OL

USC injury updates

Out

Jamaal Jarrett, DT
Eli Sanders, RB
Waymond Jordan, RB
Anthony Beavers Jr., LB
Prophet Brown, CB
DJ Jordan, WR
Bishop Fitzgerald, S
Caden Chittenden, K

Questionable

Kamari Ramsey, S
J’Onre Reed, C
Elijah Paige, OL

Oregon football schedule 2025

Saturday, Aug. 30: Oregon 59, Montana State 13
Saturday, Sept. 6: Oregon 69, Oklahoma State 3
Saturday, Sept. 13: Oregon 34, Northwestern 14
Saturday, Sept. 20: Oregon 41, Oregon State 7
Saturday, Sept. 27: Oregon 30, Penn State 24 (2OT)
Saturday, Oct. 4: BYE
Saturday, Oct. 11: Indiana 30, Oregon 20
Saturday, Oct. 18: Oregon 56, Rutgers 10
Saturday, Oct. 25: Oregon 21, Wisconsin 7
Saturday, Nov. 1: BYE
Saturday, Nov. 8: Oregon 18, Iowa 16
Friday, Nov. 14: Oregon 42, Minnesota 13
Saturday, Nov. 22: Oregon vs. USC | 3:30 p.m. ET | CBS
Saturday, Nov. 29: Oregon at Washington | TBD

USC football schedule 2025

Saturday, Aug 30: USC 73, Missouri State 13
Saturday, Sept. 6: USC 59, Georgia Southern 20
Saturday, Sept. 13: USC 33, Purdue 17
Saturday, Sept. 20: USC 45, Michigan State 31
Saturday, Sept. 27: Illinois 34, USC 32
Saturday, Oct. 4: BYE
Saturday, Oct. 11: USC 31, Michigan 13
Saturday, Oct. 18: Notre Dame 34, USC 24
Saturday, Oct. 25: BYE
Saturday, Nov. 1: USC 21, Nebraska 17
Friday, Nov. 7: USC 38, Northwestern 17
Saturday, Nov. 15: USC 26, Iowa 21
Saturday, Nov. 22: USC at Oregon | 3:30 p.m. ET | CBS
Saturday, Nov. 29: USC vs. UCLA

Oregon, USC rankings

US LBM Coaches Poll

Oregon: No. 5
USC: No. 16

College Football Playoff rankings

Oregon: No. 7
USC: No. 15

USC vs Oregon history

Saturday’s matchup will be the 64th meeting between USC and Oregon. The Trojans hold the lead in the series 38-23-2.

Oregon has won the last three meetings in the series, with USC’s last win against the Ducks in 2016.

Last USC vs Oregon game

USC and Oregon last played in November 2023, when the Ducks pulled out a 36-27 home victory over the Trojans.

Oregon never trailed in the game and had a 22-point lead in the fourth quarter before USC closed the deficit in the final minutes. Oregon quarterback Bo Nix threw for a season-high 412 yards and four touchdown passes, and Troy Franklin had 147 receiving yards on just two catches. 

Reigning Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams finished 291 yards and one touchdown in the loss.

Though he has struggled for much of the season to live up to otherworldly expectations (and though his team will need some breaks to make the College Football Playoff), Arch Manning is arguably the most famous and breathlessly discussed players in college football.

This weekend, the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2023 class — and, famously, the nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning — showed why.

In No. 18 Texas’ 52-37 victory against Arkansas on Saturday, Nov. 22, Manning was precise and productive, throwing for 389 yards and four touchdowns.

It was a bounce-back performance for both Manning and his team after a humbling 35-10 loss the previous week at No. 4 Georgia. In that loss, Manning completed 27 of his 43 passes for 251 yards, a touchdowns and an interception.

The highlight of the day came from his hands, not his arm, with Manning leaping up to bring in a touchdown catch at the end of a trick play in the first quarter that put the Longhorns up 14-6. Thanks to that play in the end zone, he became the first SEC player with a passing, receiving and rushing touchdown in a single game since 2014.

Saturday’s outing against the Razorbacks continued what’s been a strong late-season push from Manning, who’s in his first full season as a starter. Despite the underwhelming Week 12 showing against Georgia, Manning has thrown for 1,314 yards, 11 touchdowns and two interceptions the past four games, a stretch in which the Longhorns have gone 3-1 to remain in the playoff hunt.

Here’s a closer look at Manning’s stats against Arkansas in Week 13:

Arch Manning stats today vs Arkansas

Here’s a full look at Manning’s stat line in the win against Arkansas:

Completions: 18
Attempts: 30
Completion percentage: 60%
Passing yards: 389
Touchdowns: 4
Interceptions: 0
Rushing attempts: 2
Rushing yards: 5
Rushing touchdowns: 1
Receptions: 1
Receiving yards: 4
Receiving touchdowns: 1

In a social media montage celebrating his career, Paul captioned: ‘What a ride… Still so much left… Grateful for this last chapter.’

Paul, who hails from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was selected as the fourth overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Hornets. He spent six years with the Hornets before being traded to the Clippers, where he played for another six seasons.

After his time with the Clippers, Paul was traded to the Houston Rockets and played there for two years. He then joined the Oklahoma City Thunder for one season. Following that, Paul spent his final seasons with the Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs before returning to the Clippers.

During his 21-year career, Paul achieved numerous accolades, including the Rookie of the Year award in 2006, 12 All-Star selections, 11 spots on the All-NBA teams and a place on the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team. Paul has averaged 16.9 points and 9.2 assists per game over the course of his career. He ranks second all-time in steals and assists.

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The stage is set for the 2025 NWSL championship.

The No. 2 seed Washington Spirit and the No. 8 seed Gotham FC will meet in the NWSL Championship at 8 p.m. ET Saturday, Nov. 22 (CBS, Paramount+) at PayPal Park in San Jose, California.

The Spirit return to the final for the second consecutive season following a dominant 2-0 semifinal win over the No. 3 seed Portland Thorns. Gift Monday scored her second playoff goal in as many games on an assist from Rosemonde Kouassi in the 27th minute, while Croix Bethune buried an empty-net goal in the 83rd minute to ice the match.

Gotham FC ousted the reigning champion Orlando Pride in a thrilling 1-0 semifinal win decided in stoppage time. Jaedyn Shaw scored on a free kick in the 97th minute to secure Gotham’s second championship bid in three years. Shaw has scored two playoff goals and assisted on one this postseason.

Both teams will get a boost from the return of their injured stars. Washington forward Trinity Rodman subbed into the Spirit’s semifinal win at the 90th minute, marking her first appearance of the 2025 postseason since suffering a MCL sprain on Oct. 15. Gotham FC also got back NWSL MVP finalist Esther González, who missed the final two regular season games (hip) and didn’t make an appearance in the quarterfinals.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 NWSL championship:

What time is Washington Spirit vs. Gotham FC?

The No. 2 Washington Spirit and the No. 8 seed Gotham FC will face off in the 2025 NWSL championship at 8 p.m. ET Saturday, Nov. 22 (CBS, Paramount+) at PayPal Park in San Jose, California.

Washington Spirit vs. Gotham FC: Time, streaming for NWSL semifinals

Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
Time: 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT)
Location: PayPal Park (San Jose, California)
TV: CBS
Stream: Fubo, Paramount+

NWSL playoff bracket

Quarterfinals

No. 8 Gotham FC 2, No. 1 Kansas City Current 1 (extra time)
No. 4 Orlando Pride 2, No. 5 Seattle Reign FC 0
No. 2 Washington Spirit 1, No. 7 Racing Louisville FC 1 (Washington won 3-1 in penalties)
No. 3 Portland Thorns FC 1, No. 6 San Diego Wave FC 0 (extra time)

Semifinals

No. 2 Washington Spirit 2, No. 3 Portland Thorns 0
No. 8 Gotham FC 1, No. 4 Orlando Pride 0

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Kennedy Urlacher made a big play for Southern California football as it attempted to make a comeback against Oregon on Saturday, Nov. 22.

With the Trojans trailing the Ducks 28-14 in the third quarter, Urlacher picked off a pass from Dante Moore and returned it 14 yards to the Oregon 14-yard line. That set up a 4-yard touchdown pass from Jayden Maiava to Makai Lemon to cut the Ducks’ lead to a touchdown.

For those football fans in the know, Urlacher making a big defensive play is not unfamiliar. Urlacher’s father ― Brian Urlacher ― is a Hall of Famer and made plenty of big plays in his NFL career with the Chicago Bears.

Here’s what you need to know about Kennedy Urlacher’s family:

Who is Kennedy Urlacher’s dad?

Kennedy is the son of Brian Urlacher, who enjoyed a 13-year NFL career with the Chicago Bears. After being selected ninth overall in the 2000 NFL Draft out of New Mexico, Brian won Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2000, setting the tone for the rest of his career.

The 2005 Defensive Player of the Year was selected to eight Pro Bowls and was recognized as a first-team All-Pro four times. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2017 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame the following year.

While he did not win a Super Bowl, Brian did play in Super Bowl 41 with the Bears in a 29-17 loss to Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts. For his career, Brian recorded 1,361 tackles, 41.5 sacks, 11 forced fumbles, 22 interceptions and 90 pass deflections. He also scored four defensive touchdowns.

Where did Brian Urlacher go to college?

While Kennedy started his career at Notre Dame and then transferred to USC, Brian attended New Mexico from 1996-99. With the Lobos, he had 442 tackles, three interceptions, 11 sacks and 11 forced fumbles.

Kennedy Urlacher stats

Here’s a look at his stats with Notre Dame and USC:

2024 (Notre Dame): 12 total tackles, seven solo and one pass deflection
2025 (USC): 11 total tackles, 10 solo, one pass deflection and a sack

Former NBA player and Wake Forest standout Rodney Rogers has died at the age of 54, the university announced.

The National Basketball Players Association said that Rogers died of natural causes linked to a spinal cord injury.

Rogers, who earned the nickname “Durham Bull,” spent 12 seasons in the NBA after his playing days with the Demon Deacons, and in 2008, he was paralyzed from the shoulders down after an accident on a dirt bike.

“Rodney Rogers transformed and accelerated the upward trajectory of Wake Forest University as well as Demon Deacons basketball from the moment he signed his letter of intent in the fall of 1989,” Wake Forest University vice president and director of athletics John Currie said in a statement. 

Rogers arrived in Winston-Salem and made an immediate impact, winning ACC freshman of the year honors in 1991. He was named ACC Player of the Year and a first-team All-American in 1993, and the next year was drafted by the Denver Nuggets with the ninth overall selection.

During his rookie season, Rogers had one of the most incredible sequences in NBA history. In a February game against the Utah Jazz, the Nuggets trailed the Jazz by eight points with 37 seconds left. Rogers then scored nine points, on three 3-point shots in less than nine seconds to put Denver up by one, but Jazz guard Jeff Malone hit the game-winning jumper to give Utah the 96-95 victory.

Rogers also played for the Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets and Philadelphia 76ers. 

Rogers had his best season in 1999-2000 with the Suns, averaging 13.8 points and winning the NBA Sixth Man of the Year.

“The last 17 years have been both challenging and profoundly blessed,” the NBPA statement said. “Through every moment, Rodney remained a light — positive, motivated, and full of the quiet strength that inspired everyone around him.”

He is survived by his wife, Faye; his children, daughter Roddreka, son Rodney Rogers II, daughter Rydeiahm, his mother, Estelle Spencer; and Eric Hipilito, embraced as a son by Rogers.

Following Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul’s announcement that he will retire after this season, Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James took to social media to celebrate the NBA star.

LeBron posted a photo of Chris Paul on his Instagram story, captioned, ‘Point God!!! It’s been a helluva ride.’ Throughout his 21 seasons in the league, Paul has never played on the same NBA team as James. However, they have been teammates on the U.S. Olympic teams, winning gold medals together for Team USA at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Games.

The two NBA legends will face off on November 25 during group play of the NBA Cup, as the Clippers visit the Crypto.com Arena to take on the Lakers.

USA TODAY Sports experts predict several major upsets for Week 13 of the college football season.
Two experts believe Florida will upset Tennessee at home in their rivalry game.
Other predicted upsets include Nebraska over Penn State and Kentucky over Vanderbilt.

We’ve reached the penultimate weekend of the regular season with several teams still fighting for College Football Playoff spots, conference championships and bowl positioning.

The biggest showdowns of Week 13 take place in the SEC and Big Ten with the likes of Oklahoma, Southern California and Oregon among the teams hoping to help their playoff resumes.

The stakes are higher and so is the pressure on teams to deliver results. That pressure can produce motivation but also be an anchor to carry should things not go well. So which teams are potentially on upset alert?

The USA TODAY Sports college football staff of Matt Hayes, Jordan Mendoza, Paul Myerberg, Erick Smith, Eddie Timanus and Blake Toppmeyer offer their bold predictions for Week 13 of the college football season.

Florida finally gets its upset by taking down Tennessee

Florida has been close twice against two playoff teams (Georgia, Ole Miss) under interim coach Billy Gonzales, and only looked lost in a road game against Kentucky. They’re at The Swamp, it’s a rivalry game and Tennessee will have problems stopping the run. A bad combination for the Volunteers trying to win out, win a bowl game and get to 10 victories. — Matt Hayes

Kentucky locks up bowl spot by taking down Vanderbilt

It’s not the greatest outlook, but Vanderbilt still has an outside shot of making the College Football Playoff, as long as the Commodores don’t drop another game. Next up is a Kentucky team that has looked really impressive recently, not allowing more than 10 points in its last three contests. The Wildcats defense steps up and give Diego Pavia fits, while the Wildcat offense puts together a final push to get past Vanderbilt. Kentucky reaches bowl eligibility, and Vanderbilt’s best shot at the playoff get swept away. — Jordan Mendoza

Matt Rhule has happy return to Penn State

Matt Rhule has a successful return to Happy Valley as Nebraska beats Penn State as roughly a touchdown underdog to win eight games for the first time since 2016. Playing quarterback backup TJ Lateef for the second game in a row, the Cornhuskers avoid any costly turnovers, shine on special teams and slow down the Nittany Lions’ running game just enough to pull down a win that could move them into the Top 25 with Iowa to close the regular season. — Paul Myerberg

Oregon sees playoff fate put on brink with loss to USC

Autzen Stadium is one of the toughest environments in college football, but we’ve already seen the Ducks fall at home this season. Now coming to town in Southern California and Lincoln Riley’s prolific offense. Oregon struggled to slow down Indiana in its lone loss and also wasn’t great moving the ball in that matchup. The Ducks will struggle again at home with the Trojans doing enough to get a huge with to boost their postseason hopes and damage Oregon’s future. — Erick Smith

Arkansas gets over hump and takes down Texas

You have to give credit to Arkansas. It’s not easy finding so many different ways to lose in agonizing fashion every week. The Razorbacks are the lone winless bunch in the SEC, and all six of their league losses have been by single-digit margins, with four of those by a field goal or less. They’ll be in for more of the same this week, but at least they can take some solace in the fact that their opponents’ fans will be just as furious when Texas has to scratch and claw its way to yet another victory that will be much closer than necessary. — Eddie Timanus

The Swamp again proves too tough for Tennessee

Nothing about the direction of Florida’s season suggests the Gators should beat Tennessee. But, I’ve seen the Vols wilt in The Swamp too many times to believe Tennessee will win. Good, bad or in between, Florida beats Tennessee in The Swamp. These are the rules. In a broader sense, it’s a shame this rivalry will fall off the annual docket beginning next season. Few rivalries were bigger in the ’90s, when I became a college football fan. The rivalry is nowhere near its peak, but I’ve covered this game when both teams were bad, and it’s still got some juice. And when Tom Petty plays before the fourth quarter and Gators fans sing, you could forgive yourself for forgetting that neither of these teams is playoff bound. — Blake Toppmeyer