Philip Rivers made his return to the NFL after five years away, but he could not lead the Indianapolis Colts to a win over the Seattle Seahawks.

The Seahawks earned an 18-16 victory over the Colts in a defensive battle.

Rivers largely comported himself well during the field-goal fest. He threw his first touchdown in five years in the first half and demonstrated a calm presence in the pocket. He didn’t show much in the way of arm strength, averaging just 4.4 yards per attempt, but helped keep the Colts offense moving with the quick game throughout the contest.

The Colts’ loss marks their fourth consecutive and makes a playoff run seem all the more unlikely. Nonetheless, Rivers will make the team interesting and will look to show he can improve and shake off more rust when the Colts face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16.

USA TODAY Sports tracked Rivers’ return to the NFL today vs. the Seahawks. Below are his stats and highlights from the game, along with an analysis of his performance and more.

Philip Rivers stats today

Here’s how Rivers performed in his first game in 1,800 days, a loss to the Seahawks:

Passing: 18/27 (66.7%)
Passing yards: 120
Passing touchdowns: 1
Interceptions: 1
Passer rating: 73.1
Carries: 1
Rushing yards: -5
Rushing TDs: 0
Sacks: 1 (2 yards)

Philip Rivers throws interception to put bow on loss to Seahawks

The Colts got the ball back with 11 seconds left to get the ball into field goal range. Rivers was forced to try to push the ball downfield in an effort to get near field goal range.

Rivers pass was intercepted by Coby Bryant, sealing an 18-16 Seahawks win in a low-scoring Week 15 battle.

Jason Myers answers Blake Grupe with 56-yard kick of his own

The Seahawks took the lead back after quickly working their way into field goal range. Myers nailed a 56-yarder to make it 18-16 Seahawks and give Philip Rivers and the Colts next to no time to mount one last comeback effort.

Blake Grupe nails career-long 60-yard field goal to give Colts lead

With 47 seconds left, the Colts are now leading 16-15. Grupe made a 60-yard field goal, the longest of his career in his first game with the Colts, to give Indianapolis the advantage.

Philip Rivers had the critical play to keep the Colts’ drive alive and to get them near field goal range. He hit Alec Pierce for a 16-yard gain on a third-and-7 from Indianapolis’ own 35-yard line.

Rivers is now 18 of 26 passing for 120 yards and a touchdown during Sunday’s game.

Seahawks take lead with field goal

Philip Rivers is going to need to lead the Colts to a comeback win. The Seahawks were able to get a field goal to go ahead 15-13, so the Colts will have just under two and a half minutes to mount a game-winning drive.

Colts forced to punt after Seahawks snuff out screen pass

Rivers faded back to pass on a third-and-5 and threw a dump-off screen to Ameer Abdullah. The Seahawks saw the play coming, quickly containing the veteran running back and tackling him for a 3-yard loss.

The Colts were just outside of field goal range and opted to punt and try to pin the Seahawks deep. Seattle will get the ball back at its own 6-yard line, trailing by one.

Colts lead cut to one to start fourth quarter

The Colts’ defense has been excellent against the Seahawks, holding them without a touchdown thus far in Week 15. However, Seattle has managed to whittle down Indianapolis’ 10-point lead with three field goals, making it 13-12 early in the fourth quarter.

Rivers and Co. will be charged with not only protecting that lead, but also building upon it. They are set to get the ball back with 13:24 remaining in regulation.

Colts go three-and-out on first drive of second half

The Seahawks got a field goal on their first drive after halftime, so Rivers and the Colts offense tried to answer that. However, the 44-year-old veteran couldn’t connect with Josh Downs on a downfield pass, who was breaking open but saw the ball fall to the turf a few feet away from him.

The Colts had to punt after the incompletion. The Seahawks will be backed up at their own 7-yard line to start their next drive. Indianapolis leads 13-9.

Philip Rivers high school team celebrates coach’s TD

Rivers has been coaching at St. Michael Catholic High School for the last five years since his retirement. His team is watching his outing against the Seahawks and were elated once they saw him throw his first touchdown.

Philip Rivers stats at halftime

Rivers’ first half with the Colts couldn’t have gone much better. The 44-year-old veteran wasn’t explosive through the air, but made enough plays in the short-to-intermediate game to keep Indianapolis’ offense moving.

Rivers has completed 10 of 16 passes for 81 yards and threw a touchdown to Josh Downs. He has only been sacked once, thanks to a great showing by his offensive line, and the Colts are leading 13-6 under his leadership.

The Colts also held the ball for nearly two thirds of the first half. If they can continue to grind the clock, that will only stand to benefit Rivers and Jonathan Taylor as they look to win and stay in a competitive AFC playoff picture.

Philip Rivers find Josh Downs for first TD in five years

Rivers has methodically marched the Colts down the field in the first half. He led a couple of field goal drives but finally got his team into the end-zone on a third-down pass in the red-zone.

Rivers found Downs breaking open across the middle of the field and hit the slot-man in stride to allow him to waltz into the end-zone with ease.

Rivers has now thrown 422 touchdowns in his career and has the Colts leading 13-3 with little time remaining in the first half.

Philip Rivers sacked for first time

Many wondered exactly how Rivers would move in his return to action. The 44-year-old didn’t exactly look nimble after falling down in the backfield in the second quarter. However, Rivers was able to get back up and scramble forward to turn what might have been a massive loss into a loss of just two yards.

Still, Shane Steichen will be hoping Rivers won’t have to move around often against a top-notch Seattle pass rush.

Colts get on board first with a field goal

Rivers hasn’t had to do too much just yet, but helped the Colts to get into field goal range on the team’s second drive. Blake Grupe was able to make the 42-yarder to give Indianapolis an early lead.

Rivers went 3 of 8 passing for 31 yards over his first couple of drives. He will look to improve as he builds more chemistry with his receivers and shakes off five years of rust.

Philip Rivers’ first completion goes to Michael Pittman Jr.

Rivers’ first pass of the day fell incomplete, but he was quickly able to bounce back from that. He managed to get the ball to Michael Pittman Jr. for a 12-yard gain, marking his first NFL completion in 1,800 days.

Philip Rivers takes field first in Colts-Seahawks game

The Colts got the ball first to open the Colts vs. Seahawks game in Week 15. The 44-year-old took the field as Indianapolis’ starter, as expected, and will look to quickly show he has something left in the tank.

How to watch Philip Rivers today: Colts at Seahawks

TV channel: CBS

The Colts-Seahawks Week 15 matchup will air on CBS in select markets.

What time do the Colts play today?

Start time: 4:25 p.m. ET

The Colts and Seahawks are among several games in the late-afternoon window.

Colts at Seahawks live stream

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NFL+ and Fubo will also carry the game.

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Philip Rivers stats

Here are Rivers’ career stats as he suits up today:

Games: 244 (240 starts)
Record: 134-106 (.558 win percentage)
Completion rate: 5,277-of-8,134 (64.9%)
Passing yards: 63,440
Touchdowns: 421
Interceptions: 209
Passer rating: 95.2

Los Angeles Chargers safety Tony Jefferson was ejected from Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs for a helmet-to-helmet hit on wide receiver Tyquan Thornton.

Jefferson collided with Thornton after a 21-yard completion down the middle early in the fourth quarter. Thornton remained down on the field after the hit, with several of his teammates igniting a skirmish in response to the hit.

Jefferson was issued an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and disqualified from the remainder of the contest.

After his ejection, Jefferson held up both of his middle fingers before exiting.

Jefferson apologized for the gesture after the Chargers’ 16-13 win but said he had no ill will when making the tackle.

‘I’m classier than that. I was just caught up in the moment,’ Jefferson told reporters. ‘Emotions get high. I won’t sit here and act like I’m a perfect man. I messed up and I did that. I have kids at home and there’s kids out there watching the game too, so I apologize.’

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh came to Jefferson’s defense regarding the hit.

‘I saw a football play,’ Harbaugh said. ‘That’s what I saw.’

Jefferson had five tackles before exiting the game.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Andre Baccellia was stretchered off the field after suffering a neck injury in his team’s Week 15 game against the Houston Texans.

Baccellia’s injury occurred after he returned a kickoff late in the first half. It wasn’t immediately clear how the XX-year-old receiver was injured, as the Texans swarmed him as he tried to get the ball to the 30-yard line.

Baccellia remained down after the hit, however, and Cardinals medical staff tended to him on the field. They examined him, removed the facemask from his helmet and was eventually stretchered off the field after being loaded onto a backboard.

The crowd on hand at NRG Stadium – home of the Texans – cheered on Baccellia as he left the field. He gave a thumbs up to the crowd as he exited, according to multiple reporters who were at Sunday’s game.

The Cardinals quickly ruled Baccellia out for the remainder of Sunday’s game because of a neck injury. The team announced Baccellia ‘was alert and had full movement of all his extremities’ and that he is being taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.

Baccellia returned two kicks and logged 53 return yards before exiting Sunday’s game. He did not receive a target as a receiver.

(This story will be updated as more information becomes available.)

Kristaps Porzingis has been ruled out by the Atlanta Hawks for the next two weeks, according to the team.

The Hawks center has been dealing with an illness and is expected to undergo further evaluations. Porzingis has missed seven of the past nine games.

The Hawks (14-12) are hosting the Philadelphia 76ers (14-10) Sunday, Dec. 14 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta in a battle of Eastern Conference playoff hopefuls.

Porzingis was previously diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome last season while playing with the Boston Celtics. He missed significant time with Boston as a result of the POTS.

The condition “causes a number of symptoms when you transition from lying down to standing up, such as a fast heart rate, dizziness and fatigue,’ according to the Cleveland Clinic.

The NFC playoff picture is beginning to focus. Will the Dallas Cowboys be a part of it?

They have an opportunity to take another step into the playoff picture when the Cowboys defend home turf against the Minnesota Vikings in the Week 15 ‘Sunday Night Football’ matchup (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC).

Dallas’ best chance to make the 2025 NFL playoffs will be through the NFC East, where the division-leading Philadelphia Eagles are in the midst of a bit of a tailspin, as they entered Week 15 losers of their last three games. That gives the Cowboys an opportunity to pick up some ground as the season nears its boiling point. 

Dallas, though, will have to stack every win possible as the final four weeks of the NFL’s regular season arrive, starting with one over J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings on Sunday. McCarthy is coming off his best performance as a pro, tossing three touchdowns in a win over Washington.

Minnesota is clinging to its playoff life, but would need a ton of help to make it to the dance. First and foremost, they’ll need to keep stacking wins if they want to stay in the hunt. That means a win on Sunday night would keep their hopes alive for one more week.

USA TODAY Sports will provide updates, highlights and more from the ‘Sunday Night Football’ matchup between the Cowboys and Vikings below.

What TV channel is the Cowboys vs Vikings game on?

TV channel: NBC

NBC is the broadcast home of ‘Sunday Night Football.’ Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth will be on the call, with Melissa Stark providing updates from the sidelines.

What time is the Cowboys game on tonight?

Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET | 7:20 p.m. CT

The Cowboys and Vikings are scheduled for an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff, the customary start time for ‘SNF.’ The Vikings travel to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for the tilt.

Cowboys vs Vikings stream

Live stream: Peacock

NBC’s proprietary streaming service, Peacock, will carry the matchup.

Watch Cowboys vs. Vikings on Peacock

Cowboys vs Vikings picks, predictions

Here’s how USA TODAY Sports’ NFL experts feel this week’s game will go (hint: it’s a clean sweep for Dallas):

Jarrett Bell: Cowboys, 30-23
Nick Brinkerhoff: Cowboys, 30-23
Chris Bumbaca: Cowboys, 26-23
Nate Davis: Cowboys, 27-23
Tyler Dragon: Cowboys, 28-20
Mike Middlehurst-Schwartz: Cowboys, 23-20

Cowboys vs Vikings odds, moneyline, O/U

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 9:11 a.m.

Moneyline (ML): Dallas -275 (Bet $275 to win $100) | Minnesota +225 (Bet $100 to win $225)
Against the spread (ATS): Dallas -5.5 (-110) | Minnesota +5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 48 (O: -105 | U: -115)

NFC East standings

The Cowboys enter tonight’s game in second place in the NFC East.

Philadelphia Eagles (9-5)
Dallas Cowboys (6-6-1)
Washington Commanders (4-10)
New York Giants (2-12)

Cowboys inactives vs. Vikings

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Vikings inactives vs. Cowboys

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Cowboys playoff picture

The Cowboys enter Week 15 with an estimated 7% chance to make the playoffs, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. With a win on ‘Sunday Night Football,’ those odds would improve to 10% and a loss would drop those chances down to just 1%.

No. 1 seed Texas (26-3) hopes to punch its ticket to the NCAA Division I women’s volleyball Final Four in Kansas City with a win over Wisconsin (27-4) in front of its home fans in a regional final game Sunday in primetime.

The Longhorns have reached the national semifinals 15 times, while the Badgers are looking to make their seventh appearance in the national semifinals. Texas swept Wisconsin to start the season on Aug. 31.

Junior middle hitter Torrey Stafford, who transferred from Pitt, leads Texas with 507 kills. Wisconsin outside hitter Mimi Colyer broke the school record for most kills in a season (543) in the Sweet 16 win against Louisville. 

USA TODAY Sports will have live coverage of the match. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the action.

What time is Wisconsin vs. Texas volleyball?

The Texas Longhorns play host to the Wisconsin Badgers in the NCAA Division I women’s volleyball Elite Eight on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT) at the Gregory Gym in Austin, Texas.

Wisconsin vs. Texas volleyball: TV, streaming

Date: Sunday, Dec. 14

Time: 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT)

Location: Gregory Gym (Austin, Texas)

TV: ESPN

Stream: Fubo, ESPN Unlimited

Watch NCAA volleyball tournament on Fubo

Diego Pavia made history Saturday night, becoming the first finalist for the Heisman Trophy in the history of the Vanderbilt football program.

He finished just shy of college football’s most storied individual award, coming in second place to Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, but he didn’t leave New York City without making a statement.

The Commodores’ star quarterback reposted a picture on Instagram of himself with his offensive line at the Heisman ceremony, along with a caption that read “(Expletive)-ALL THE VOTERS, BUT…..FAMILY FOR LIFE.”

What was expected to be a tight race between Mendoza and Pavia was a little more lopsided than previously envisioned. Mendoza finished in first place, with 2,362 points and 643 first-place votes while Pavia was second with 1,435 points and 189 first-place votes.

So, despite what he posted on social media, maybe at least 189 voters were spared from Pavia’s ire.

In his second season at Vanderbilt, Pavia threw for 3,192 yards, 27 touchdowns and eight interceptions, along with 826 rushing yards and nine touchdowns. Pavia was second among all FBS players in total yards per game, with 334.8, behind only South Florida’s Byrum Brown.

While racking up those yards, he led the Commodores to a program-record 10 wins. In two seasons, he helped guide Vanderbilt to a 17-9 mark. The Commodores had a combined record of 12-45 in the four seasons before Pavia transferred in from New Mexico State.

Vanderbilt will wrap up its record-setting season against Missouri in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Dec. 31.

Two tickets to the NCAA volleyball Final Four have been punched, with No. 1 seeds Pitt and Kentucky advancing on Saturday.

The Panthers and Wildcats await their opponents. The regional semifinals conclude on Sunday, Dec. 14. Pitt will play the winner of Nebraska vs. Texas A&M (3 p.m. ET, ABC). Kentucky will play the winner of Wisconsin vs. Texas (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN).

Nebraska is the tournament’s No. 1 overall seed and looking for its first championship since 2017 and first under coach Dani Busboom Kelly. Setter Bergen Reilly, middle blocker Rebekah Allick and middle blocker Andi Jackson have led the Huskers to a 33-0 record.

Texas, the final No. 1 seed, is 13-1 on its home floor and will host the regional final at Gregory Gymnasium in Austin.

The Final Four will be held at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The two semifinal matches will take place on Thursday, Dec. 18 and will be broadcast on ESPN. The national championship game is Sunday, Dec. 21 on ABC.

SCORE: Texas A&M 2, Nebraska 1

Set 4: Texas A&M first to 15

The Aggies are 10 points from the biggest upset of the season. Texas A&M has 20 blocks compared to six from Nebraska.

Set 3: Nebraska 25, Texas A&M 20

The Huskers stayed alive and found some momentum by winning the third set. Harper Murray has 16 kills and Rebekah Allick seven kills. Nebraska hit .462 as a team in the set.

Set 3: Nebraska first to 15

The Huskers are being carried by Harper Murray, who has 14 kills.

Set 2 final: Texas A&M 25, Nebraska 22

Nebraska is struggling and could be eliminated after going 33-0 to start the season. The Huskers hit .211 in the second set.

The Aggies middle blockers are dominating. Kyndal Stowers has 10 kills and is hitting .474 and Emily Hellmuth eight kills for the Aggies.

Set 2: Texas A&M first to 15

The Aggies are smelling the biggest upset of the volleyball season. They have Nebraska back on their heels. Texas A&M is hitting .333 for the set and Nebraska .222.

Set 1 final: Texas A&M 25, Nebraska 22

Nebraska dropped its eighth set of the season and first since Nov. 14 against UCLA. Kyndal Stowers has six kills and Emily Hellmuth five kills for the Aggies.

Set 1: Nebraska first to 15

Nebraska was the first to 15 but the Aggies have fought back with a 10-0 run.

We are underway in Lincoln

Nebraska is looking for its 18th bid to the Final Four and first under head coach Dani Busboom Kelly. Texas A&M is looking for its first.

Nebraska starting lineup

Texas A&M arrivals

When is NCAA women’s volleyball regional final?

Date: Dec. 14
Time: Two matches Sunday. Match-by-match times below.

How to watch NCAA volleyball tournament

Streaming: ESPN+ ∣ Fubo (free trial)

The 2025 NCAA women’s volleyball tournament will air across the ESPN and ABC family of networks. Games can be streamed on ESPN+, ESPN’s subscription streaming service, and Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

NCAA volleyball regional final: Times, TV

All times Eastern

Saturday, Dec. 13

No. 1 Kentucky 3, No. 3 Creighton 0
No. 1 Pittsburgh 3, No. 3 Purdue 1

Sunday, Dec. 14

No. 3 Texas A&M vs. No. 1 Nebraska, 3 p.m. | ABC
No. 3 Wisconsin vs. No. 1 Texas, 7:30 p.m. | ESPN

When is the NCAA volleyball Final Four in 2025?

Dates: Thursday, Dec. 18 and Sunday, Dec. 21
The two semifinal matches in the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA volleyball tournament will take place on Thursday, Dec. 18 and will be broadcast on ESPN. The national championship game is Sunday, Dec. 21 on ABC.

Round of 16 volleyball results

Thursday, Dec. 11

No. 3 Creighton 3, No. 2 Arizona State 1
No. 1 Kentucky 3, Cal Poly 0
No. 1 Pittsburgh 3, No. 4 Minnesota 0
No. 3 Purdue 3, No. 2 SMU 1

Friday, Dec. 12

No. 1 Texas 3, No. 4 Indiana 0 
No. 3 Wisconsin 3, No. 2 Stanford 1 
No. 3 Texas A&M 3, No. 2 Louisville 2
No. 1 Nebraska 3, No. 4 Kansas 0

NCAA volleyball second-round results

Lexington bracket

No. 1 Kentucky 3, No. 8 UCLA 1 (30-28, 25-16, 28-30, 25-17)
No. 3 Creighton 3, No. 6 Northern Iowa 1 (25-18, 23-25, 25-22, 25-21)
No. 2 Arizona State 3, Utah State 1 (25-15, 25-18, 22-25, 25-15)
Cal Poly 3, No. 4 USC 2 (25-19, 25-20, 20-25, 14-25, 15-7)

Austin bracket

No. 4 Indiana 3, No. 5 Colorado 0 (25-20, 25-17, 25-23)
No. 3 Wisconsin 3, North Carolina 0 (25-14, 25-21, 27-25)
No. 1 Texas 1, No. 8 Penn State 0 (25-16, 25-9, 25-19)
No. 2 Stanford 3, Arizona 1 (25-16, 25-27, 25-17, 25-20)

Pittsburgh bracket

No. 3 Purdue 3, No. 6 Baylor 1 (25-16, 25-19, 23-25, 25-20)
No. 1 Pittsburgh 3, Michigan 0 (25-23, 25-23, 25-18)
No. 2 SMU 3, Florida 0 (25-11, 25-21, 26-24)
No. 4 Minnesota 3, No. 5 Iowa State 0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-14)

Lincoln bracket

No. 4 Kansas 3, No. 5 Miami 1 (25-17, 25-22, 22-25, 27-25)
No. 2 Louisville 3, Marquette 2 (21-25, 25-11, 23-25, 25-19, 15-12)
No. 1 Nebraska 3, Kansas State 0 (25-17, 25-21, 25-16)
No. 3 Texas A&M 3, No. 6 TCU 1 (23-25, 25-23, 25-22, 29-27)

NCAA volleyball first-round results

Lexington bracket

No. 1 Kentucky 3, Wofford 0 (25-11, 25-19, 25-12)
No. 8 UCLA 3, Georgia Tech 2 (24-26, 25-19, 25-23, 25-18, 15-10)
Cal Poly 3, No. 5 BYU 2 (25-19, 17-25, 20-25, 25-20, 15-10)
No. 4 USC 3, Princeton 0, (25-19, 25-12, 25-13)
No. 3 Creighton 3, Northern Colorado 2 (12-25, 25-23,25-23,17-25, 8-15)
No. 6 Northern Iowa 3, Utah 2 (15-25, 21-25, 26-24, 25-20, 15-10)
Utah State 3, No. 7 Tennessee 2 (25-19, 25-15, 19-25, 25-18, 15-11)
No. 2 Arizona State 3, Coppin State 0 (25-11, 25-14, 25-12)

Austin bracket

No. 1 Texas 3, Florida A&M 0 (25-11, 25- 8, 25-14)
No. 8 Penn State 3, South Florida 1 (25-23, 12-25, 25-21, 25-19)
No. 5 Colorado 3, American 0 (25-16, 25-19, 25-16)
No. 4 Indiana 3, Toledo 0 (25-18, 25-15, 25-17)
No. 3 Wisconsin 3, Eastern Illinois 0 (25-11, 25-6, 25-19)
North Carolina 3, No. 6 UTEP 1 (24-26, 25-11, 25-18, 25-21)
Arizona 3, No. 7 South Dakota State 1 (25-21, 22-25, 25-15, 25-15)
No. 2 Stanford 3, Utah Valley 1 (21-25, 25-21, 25-13, 25-14)

Pittsburgh bracket

No. 1 Pitt 3, UMBC 0 (25-10, 25-17, 25-13)
Michigan 3, No. 8 Xavier 0 (25-19, 25-15, 25-23)
No. 5 Iowa State 3, St. Thomas-Minnesota 2 (21-25, 25-13, 25-16, 21-25, 15-8)
No. 4 Minnesota 3, Fairfield 0 (25-12, 25-7, 25-13)
No. 3 Purdue 3, Wright State 0 (25-13, 25-21, 25-19)
No. 6 Baylor 3, Arkansas State 2 (23-25, 25-20, 30-28, 23-25, 15-10)
Florida 3, No. 7 Rice 0 (27-25, 25-23, 25-19)
No. 2 SMU 3, Central Arkansas 0 (25-13, 25-13, 25-13)

Lincoln bracket

No. 1 Nebraska 3, Long Island 0 (25-11, 25-15, 25-17)
Kansas State 3, San Diego 2 (21-25, 25-17, 26-28, 25-22, 15-12)
No. 5 Miami 3, Tulsa 1 (25-22, 13-25, 25-22, 25-20)
No. 4 Kansas 3, High Point 0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-18)
No. 3 Texas A&M 3, Campbell 0 (25-20, 25-10, 25-13)
No. 6 TCU 3, Stephen F. Austin 0 (25-8, 26-24, 25-20)
Marquette 3, Western Kentucky 0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-16)
No. 2 Louisville 3, Loyola (Illinois) 0 (25-17, 25-9, 25-12)

NCAA volleyball tournament champions

Penn State is the reigning NCAA volleyball champion, having defeated Louisville in four sets last year in the national title game. It was the Nittany Lions’ eighth volleyball championship since 1999.

Here’s a look at the past 10 NCAA volleyball champions:

2024: Penn State
2023: Texas
2022: Texas
2021: Wisconsin
2020: Kentucky
2019: Stanford
2018: Stanford
2017: Nebraska
2016: Stanford
2015: Nebraska

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Shedeur Sanders made his fourth NFL start against the Chicago Bears in Week 15. It didn’t go nearly as well as his Week 14 game against the Tennessee Titans.

Sanders’ outing against the Titans was the best of his NFL career. He earned Rookie of the Week honors after logging a career-high in passing yards (364) and total touchdowns (4) in the Browns’ 31-29 loss.

By comparison, Sanders’ start against the Bears was the worst of his career to date. The Browns were blown out 31-3 in a game during which Sanders completed just 51.4% of his passes and threw three interceptions.

Sanders still made some highlight plays during the contest. Notably, he connected with Isaiah Bond on a couple of deep shots down the field that showcased his ability to throw with pinpoint deep accuracy.

But ultimately, the rookie’s performance was marred by the turnovers and his penchant for taking sacks. He was sacked five times by the Bears and lost 35 total yards during the contest as a result of them.

USA TODAY Sports tracked Sanders’ fourth NFL start vs. the Bears. Below is a look at his stats and highlights from the game, as well as an analysis of his performance and more.

Shedeur Sanders stats today

Here’s how Sanders performed in the Browns’ Week 15 loss to the Bears:

Passing: 18/35 (51.4%)
Passing yards: 177
Passing touchdowns: 0
Interceptions: 3
Passer rating: 30.3
Carries: 2
Rushing yards: 24
Rushing TDs: 0
Sacks: 5 (35 yards)

Shedeur Sanders sacked on fourth-and-goal to end blowout loss

Sanders had a chance to get the Browns into the end-zone on their final drive of the game, if only to make the 31-3 score-line look cosmetically better.

Sanders couldn’t find a receiver open on the play and scrambled, hoping for one to open up. Eventually, he was tripped up, creating a turnover on downs and giving the Bears back with 10 seconds left in regulation.

Shedeur Sanders throws third interception of game

Sanders entered Sunday’s game having thrown three interceptions in his firs four games. He is now up to three already against the Bears.

Once again, Sanders was trying to hit Harold Fannin Jr., this time on a sideline shot. Sanders’ ball came up a bit short of the rookie tight end, allowing safety CJ Gardner-Johnson to grab it with ease.

Myles Garrett picks up extra half sack, one away from NFL record

The Browns have struggled against the Bears, but Garrett has still made a couple of splash plays. In the fourth quarter, he combined with Shelby Harris to sack Caleb Williams.

Garrett now has 21.5 sacks on the season, putting him one behind the shared record of Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt.

Shedeur Sanders sacked again as Browns go three-and-out

Cleveland’s most recent drive was a microcosm of its day against Chicago. Sanders’ first two passes were incompletions before he was dropped for a 9-yard loss on a third-and-10 sack.

The Browns figure to punt on the first play of the fourth quarter. They are trailing 28-3, and it isn’t clear whether the team will consider benching its starters as the blowout continues.

Shedeur Sanders intercepted again after Jerry Jeudy drops ball

Sanders has now thrown interceptions on back-to-back drives, though the second one wasn’t his fault. After hitting Isaiah Bond on a downfield shot, Sanders took another one down the sidelines to Jeudy.

Sanders’ pass hit Jeudy in the chest in a tight window, but the receiver could not bring it in. He instead dropped it into the hands of cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who reeled in the interception and took away a scoring opportunity from the Browns.

Shedeur Sanders throws interception after ball tipped

Sanders tried to get a ball to Harold Fannin Jr., but he never saw linebacker D’Marco Jackson lurking in the throwing lane. Jackson managed to tip the ball in the air and corralled it to create an interception.

Making matters worse, Caleb Williams was able to throw a 22-yard touchdown to DJ Moore on the first play following Sanders’ interception. The Bears now lead 21-3 after the rookie quarterback’s costly error.

Shedeur Sanders completes 13-yard pass to Harold Fannin while avoiding sack

Sanders was sacked a couple of times in the first half of his Week 15 game against the Bears. In the third quarter, he was pressured again but managed to get the ball to Fannin before he was brought down.

Fannin did well to make the catch and turn up field and run for a first down. The Browns weren’t able to move the ball further beyond that but got on the board with a 50-yard field goal.

Browns start second half with three-and-out

Shedeur Sanders wasn’t able to complete either of his passes on Cleveland’s first drive of the second half. The Browns were once again forced to punt because of that, and the team has still generated just one first down for the game.

Myles Garrett gets 21st sack, nears NFL sack record

Many NFL fans are focused on Sanders’ performance, but they are also excitedly watching whether Garrett can chase down the NFL’s single-season sack record. The defensive star got closer to that goal near the end of the first half, when he brought down Caleb Williams as sought to find a receiver on third down.

Garrett has now been credited with 21 sacks on the season. Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt currently share the record, as each had seasons with 22.5 sacks.

Shedeur Sanders stats at halftime

Cleveland’s offense has had a rough start to its Week 15 game against Chicago. The Bears are leading 14-0 at the half, and the Browns managed to record just one first down over the first 30 minutes.

Sanders has completed 4 of 10 passes for 54 yards and logged 9 yards on his lone scramble. The rookie quarterback has also been sacked twice for a loss of 17 yards, and one of the sacks critically knocked the Browns out of range for a potential field goal.

Sanders had a nice, 42-yard strike to Isaiah Bond on a downfield shot play, but that was his lone highlight play of the first half. The Colorado will look to rebound in the second half and get the Browns on the board during a chilly game in Chicago.

Shedeur Sanders sacked for second time, Browns punt

Sanders was facing a third-and-8 on the Chicago 31-yard line when he dropped back to pass. The rookie quarterback couldn’t find anyone open before feeling pressure from his blind side.

Sanders tried to escape from the pressure but couldn’t. He was eventually sacked and fumbled the ball, though Cleveland was able to recover it.

However, the 9-yard loss was enough to knock the Browns out of field-goal range on a cold day. They had to punt again and remain scoreless with under two minutes remaining in the first half.

Shedeur Sanders connects with Isaiah Bond for 42-yard gain

The Browns finally got their first, first down of the day on their fourth drive. It came on a third-and-10 during which Sanders had plenty of time in the pocket and layered a perfect, downfield shot to Bond in a window between two defenders.

Sanders has now completed 3 of 6 passes for 54 yards and has the Browns nearing scoring range for the first time. Cleveland is trailing 14-0 late in the first half.

Shedeur Sanders sacked for 8-yard loss

Cleveland’s protection faltered on a second-and-8 on the team’s third offensive drive. Linebacker D’Marco Jackson came up the middle unblocked and got to Sanders before the Browns quarterback could release the ball.

The sack put the Browns behind the chains and Sanders only connected with Harold Fannin Jr. for a 7-yard gain on third-and-16. The Browns were once again forced to punt and have yet to earn a first down across their first three drives.

Shedeur Sanders nearly scrambles for first down but comes up short

Sanders was involved on the Browns’ second drive, going 1 of 2 passing for 5 yards and running for 9 yards. His run was particularly impressive, as he was able to scramble away from pressure, find space and get close to the first down marker before he was brought down.

However, Sanders was a yard short of getting the first down. The Browns decided to punt as a result, so the Bears will get the ball back, leading 7-0.

Browns go three-and-out with all runs on first drive

Shedeur Sanders didn’t attempt a pass on Cleveland’s opening drive, but there was a good reason for it. The Bears pinned the Browns back at their own 1-yard line. As a result, Cleveland decided to run the ball to try to get breathing room for their punter.

The Browns were successful in doing that, but didn’t get close to the first down. They were forced to punt, so Sanders’ first passing attempt won’t come until Cleveland’s second offensive drive at the earliest.

Shedeur Sanders warming up in cold Chicago weather

It is expected to be 5 degrees Fahrenheit with a real feel of negative-4 degrees thanks to a minus-9 wind chill, according to the National Weather Service.

Sanders showed just how cold it is in Chicago during warmups. The rookie quarterback was spotted getting ready for Sunday’s game while wearing long sleeves and having most of his face covered amid the cold temperatures.

How to watch Shedeur Sanders today: Browns at Bears

TV channel: Fox

The Bears and Browns Week 15 matchup will air on Fox in select local markets.

What time do the Browns play today?

Start time: 1 p.m. ET | 10 a.m. PT

The Bears and Browns are one of several games in the early afternoon window.

Browns at Bears live stream

Live stream:Fubo | NFL+

Cord-cutters have a few options to watch Shedeur Sanders play today. Fubo carries CBS, Fox, ABC, ESPN and the NFL Networks, and also offers a free trial.

NFL+ and Fubo will also carry the game.

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Shedeur Sanders stats

Through three appearances this season – one off the bench and three starts – here’s how Sanders has performed:

54/103 passing (52.4% completion rate)
769 passing yards
5 passing touchdowns
3 interceptions
8 rushing attempts
50 rushing yards
1 rushing touchdowns
80.9 passer rating

It looks like the Chicago Bears are going to be without wide receiver Rome Odunze for their Week 15 game against the Cleveland Browns after all.

Odunze missed Chicago’s Week 14 game because of a foot injury, and he was only able to log limited participation in each of the Bears’ three practices ahead of Week 15. Despite this, the Bears were optimistic about his chances of playing, and he was ruled active for Sunday’s game.

However, Odunze aggravated his foot injury in the lead-up to kickoff, according to multiple reports. The 23-year-old wide-out has been ruled out for the contest as a result of the injury.

It isn’t clear exactly how Odunze aggravated his injury. Nonetheless, his absence will leave the Bears with just four healthy receivers on their 53-man roster for the duration of their game against the Browns.

DJ Moore and Luther Burden III figure to see the bulk of the targets from Caleb Williams with Odunze out. Veteran Olamide Zaccheaus also figures to see an increased role as the team’s No. 3 receiver.

(This story will be updated as more information becomes available.)