Lane Kiffin is on Florida's radar as the Gators kick off their search for a new head coach.  The ...

Lane Kiffin is on Florida's radar as the Gators kick off their search for a new head coach.The Ole Miss sideline boss is the candidate Florida boosters want to hire the most, sources told <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/florida-gators-coaching-search-candidates-lane-kiffin/">John Talty of CBS Sports</a>.Gators athletic director Scott Stricklin <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3372810" href="https://thescore.com/news/3372810">fired</a> fourth-year coach Billy Napier on Sunday but began doing his due diligence on Kiffin earlier this season, sources told Talty, making calls to those around the Ole Miss boss.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Stricklin was reportedly believed to be hesitant to pursue Kiffin, but that's apparently changed this coaching cycle.Kiffin has an annual salary of $9 million with the Rebels. The 50-year-old has posted a 50-19 record since joining Ole Miss for the 2020 campaign, including a 6-1 mark this season.Florida is coming off a narrow win over Mississippi State, and the Gators have won two of their past three contests. Napier posted a 22-23 record with the school.Florida is one of the top vacancies this coaching cycle along with Penn State. Jobs at Florida State and Auburn could also open up with Mike Norvell and Hugh Freeze on the hot seat.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - JANUARY 02: Head coach Lane Kiffin of the Mississippi Rebels celebrates a touchdown during the second half of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Duke Blue Devils at EverBank Stadium on January 02, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida.

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New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn refused to name a starting quarterback for next week's game ...

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn refused to name a starting quarterback for next week's game against the Cincinnati Bengals after benching <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161671" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161671">Justin Fields</a> during Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Carolina Panthers, according to <a href="https://x.com/RichCimini/status/1980006193243341045">ESPN's Rich Cimini</a>.The Jets replaced Fields with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/13236" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/13236">Tyrod Taylor</a> in the second half. Fields completed 6 of 12 pass attempts for 46 yards en route to a 10-3 deficit at halftime. He was checked for a concussion earlier in the matchup but returned to the game."Just looking for a spark. It was my call, and (I) felt it was the right time to do it," Glenn said of the Fields benching postgame, according to <a href="https://x.com/Nick_Faria1720/status/1980006158355116509">Nick Faria of Jets X-Factor</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Fields, who joined the team on a two-year deal this past offseason, has struggled in his first campaign with New York. The 26-year-old has been held under 50 passing yards in three games this season. The Jets entered this week as the NFL's only winless team in 2025.Glenn scoffed earlier this week when asked if he'd consider benching Fields."What kind of question is that?" Glenn responded.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Aaron Glenn refused to bench Justin Fields yesterday and it proved he has zero feel for the game. Gang's All Here Reaction with <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanMSampson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RyanMSampson</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/FrankieVitz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FrankieVitz</a>. YouTube ➡️ <a href="https://t.co/tD7tpqAjHG">https://t.co/tD7tpqAjHG</a> <a href="https://t.co/RXJmXwn7ek">pic.twitter.com/RXJmXwn7ek</a>— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/nypostsports/status/1977753849419944420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Taylor started one game this season, subbing in for an injured Fields on Oct. 21. The 36-year-old, who has 59 NFL starts under his belt, finished Sunday with 10 completions on 22 attempts for 126 yards and no touchdowns against two interceptions.The Jets dropped to 0-7 with their latest defeat.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 19: Justin Fields #7 of the New York Jets runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers in the game at MetLife Stadium on October 19, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young sustained an ankle injury during Sunday's 13-6 win over...

Carolina Panthers quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188155" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188155">Bryce Young</a> sustained an ankle injury during Sunday's 13-6 win over the New York Jets.Young appeared to limp while walking to the locker room late in the third quarter. It's unclear when he was hurt, but the former No. 1 pick was sacked on his last play before exiting the matchup and subsequently ruled out.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Panthers QB Bryce Young, who left game with ankle injury, was sacked on his last play <a href="https://t.co/lfyHWlL1Gv">pic.twitter.com/lfyHWlL1Gv</a>— Kelli Bartik (@KelliBartik) <a href="https://twitter.com/KelliBartik/status/1979992898511774042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Young completed 15 of 25 pass attempts for 138 yards and one touchdown before leaving the contest. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/21441" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/21441">Andy Dalton</a> replaced him and helped the Panthers claim their third straight win.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Carolina faces the Buffalo Bills on Oct. 26.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 19: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers reacts during the second half against the New York Jets in the game at MetLife Stadium on October 19, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/120335" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/120335">CeeDee Lamb</a> will return Sunday against the Washington Commanders following a three-game absence, the team announced.Lamb, who sustained an ankle sprain Sept. 21, had no designation on Dallas' injury report Friday. The star wideout was a limited participant at practice Wednesday and Thursday but practiced in full during Friday's session.He said Thursday he could've played last week versus the Carolina Panthers but chose to sit another game to be fully healthy and with no limitations moving forward, according to <a href="https://x.com/clarencehilljr/status/1978926032725164519">Clarence Hill Jr. of DLLS Sports</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 26-year-old caught 16 passes for 222 yards in two games before sustaining the injury during the Cowboys' third contest against the Bears. He's also dropped four passes across his three appearances.Wideout <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174055" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174055">George Pickens</a> stepped up and helped the Cowboys' offense stay sharp with Lamb sidelined. Pickens has racked up 359 yards and four touchdowns on 19 receptions over the past three weeks.Lamb, a four-time Pro Bowler, has scored five career TDs against Washington, his most versus a single opponent.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 21: Ceedee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on September 21, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Carolina Panthers running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161910" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161910">Chuba Hubbard</a> will return Sunday against the New York Jets after a two-game absence, the team announced Friday.Hubbard started Carolina's first four games this season before sustaining a calf injury. With the one-time 1,000-rusher sidelined, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/110092" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/110092">Rico Dowdle</a> put on a show by amassing at least 200 yards and one touchdown from scrimmage in two straight contests.It remains unclear whether Carolina will go back to Hubbard as its leading tailback or keep feeding Dowdle, who registered 60 touches in his last two appearances.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Friday the team has already made an internal decision on who will get the majority of carries for Carolina against New York, but he won't publicly announce it, according to <a href="https://x.com/DNewtonespn/status/1979228056851206640">ESPN's David Newton</a>.Dowdle signed a one-year contract with Carolina in March after rushing for a career-high 1,079 yards with the Dallas Cowboys in 2024. Hubbard, who led the Panthers in rushing in each of the past two seasons, was limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday this week before becoming a full participant during Friday's session. Carolina is also welcoming back wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/200220" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/200220">Jalen Coker</a> versus the Jets. Coker had 478 yards and two touchdowns as an undrafted rookie last year but began the 2025 season on injured reserve due to a quad issue.

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 28: Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Carolina Panthers looks on during the NFL 2025 game between Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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Green Bay Packers linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161667" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161667">Micah Parsons</a> on Thursday expressed his frustrations with NFL officials this season.There has been a notable lack of holding penalties called against blockers facing Parsons during his career. He once had an 11-game stretch without getting a single holding call as a member of the Dallas Cowboys, according to <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/micah-parsons-sounds-off-on-officiating-when-asked-about-lack-of-holding-calls">Pro Football Talk's Charean Williams</a>."Five years of not getting a call, you eventually stop worrying about it," Parsons told reporters, including <a href="https://x.com/mattschneidman/status/1978920707074535816">The Athletic's Matt Schneidman</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He added, "That's the part of being one of the best. It comes with parts that you hate, parts that the league lets go. You can tell how they call the games. They don't call offsides for offense, but they'll call it on defense. They won't call offensive pass interference, but they'll call defensive pass interference immediately. We know what they're trying to do. They wanna load the points up so fans can be happy. They'll call defensive holding, but they won't call offensive holding. Let's just wake up."Videos showing Parsons being held during his first five games as a Packer have gone viral recently. The 26-year-old ranks fourth in the NFL with 29 pressures this season, according to PFF, but he's registered only 2.5 sacks. He's also being double-teamed at the <a href="https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-chip-and-double-team-rates-ranking-the-defensive-linemen-who-overcome-extra-attention">second-highest rate</a> among edge rushers, behind only <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87669" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87669">Myles Garrett</a>.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
🧀 Micah Parsons won’t complain about it…but someone has to! <a href="https://t.co/aorECbdXhq">pic.twitter.com/aorECbdXhq</a>— CheeseheadTV 🧀 (@cheeseheadtv) <a href="https://twitter.com/cheeseheadtv/status/1978178452063769009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The Cincinnati Bengals weren't flagged for offensive holding on any of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/2945" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/2945">Joe Flacco</a>'s 46 dropbacks against the Packers in Week 6."That's definitely going to be a conversation pregame," Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur said of officials failing to call such penalties, according to <a href="https://x.com/ByRyanWood/status/1978856190294536359">USA Today's Ryan Wood</a>.On Sunday, the Packers will visit the Arizona Cardinals, who have been called for offensive holding 10 times this season, the <a href="https://www.nflpenalties.com/penalty/offensive-holding?view=team&amp;year=2025">sixth-highest mark</a> in the NFL.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 28: Tyler Guyton #60 of the Dallas Cowboys works against Micah Parsons #1 of the Green Bay Packers during a game at AT&T Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.

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New Orleans Saints running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/78282" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/78282">Alvin Kamara</a> made it clear that he doesn't want to play for another team as the NFL's Nov. 4 trade deadline approaches, hinting that he'd retire to nix a move."I don't want to go anywhere, and I've said it countless times. Y'all know that, I think everybody knows that, the fan base knows that," Kamara said Thursday, according to <a href="https://x.com/ByLukeJohnson/status/1978933492466470973">Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Times-Picayune</a>."If I was a GM, I guess I would go to the player and say, 'Hey, we're trading you, just so you know.' So if (general manager) Mickey (Loomis) comes down and says that, I'm going to go drink a piña colada somewhere."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Kamara is considered a potential trade target along with other Saints veterans. The 30-year-old, who's been with the team since 2017, is on pace to top 1,100 scrimmage yards for the ninth straight year. New Orleans, however, is expected to sell at the trade deadline amid a 1-5 start to the season.It's been <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3366045" href="https://thescore.com/news/3366045">reported</a> that Loomis recently met with Kamara to let the five-time Pro Bowler know about outside interest in him. He downplayed the report Thursday."We talked about and we were looking at each other like the little Spider-Man meme, like, 'Did you say something? Did I say something?' I don't know where that came from," Kamara said.The 2017 Offensive Rookie of the Year has been one of the NFL's most consistent running backs since entering the league as a third-round pick. He's the Saints' all-timer leader in total touchdowns (87) and rushing yards (7,093). The Tennessee product has rushed for 314 yards (3.8 per carry) and one TD in 2025.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 12: Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints runs with the ball against the New England Patriots during the NFL 2025 game at Caesars Superdome on October 12, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.""

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Indiana is rewarding head coach Curt Cignetti with an eight-year contract extension that includes...

Indiana is rewarding head coach Curt Cignetti with an eight-year contract extension that includes an annual salary of approximately $11.6 million, the school announced Thursday.Cignetti, the 2024 Coach of the Year, is now under contract through Nov. 30, 2033."Put simply, Cig is a winner," Indiana University president Pamela Whitten said in a statement. "From last year's College Football Playoff appearance to this year's top-three national ranking, the IU football program's success has been tremendous. Curt and Manette Cignetti are home in Indiana, and we are delighted that the Cignetti family will be Hoosiers for many years to come."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 64-year-old has done an impeccable job since joining Indiana prior to the 2024 season, following multiple winning campaigns at James Madison. He's posted a 17-2 record with the Hoosiers, including a 6-0 mark in 2025. Cignetti led the team to a College Football Playoff appearance last season.Indiana sits No. 3 in the latest AP Top 25, the highest football ranking in school history.Cignetti was rumored to be an obvious potential target for several major programs seeking a new head coach for next year, including Penn State.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Source tells IndyStar Cignetti's new contract increases the buyout should another school want to hire him to $15 million. It would have fallen to $10 million after Dec. 1 according to the terms of his previous deal. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/iufb?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#iufb</a>— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachOsterman/status/1978927093145604180?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 16, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The Hoosiers, coming off a statement victory over Oregon, return to action Saturday against Michigan State.

EUGENE, OREGON - OCTOBER 11: Head coach Curt Cignetti of the Indiana Hoosiers looks onto the field during the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on October 11, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon.

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The New York Giants might be buyers at the trade deadline.New York is aggressively looking to add a new wide receiver ahead of the NFL's Nov. 4 deadline, sources told <a href="https://sny.tv/articles/giants-big-game-hunting-receiver-ahead-nfl-trade-deadline">SNY's Connor Hughes</a>. The Giants are "big-game hunting," according to Hughes.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173997" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173997">Chris Olave</a> of the New Orleans Saints, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161646" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161646">Jaylen Waddle</a> of the Miami Dolphins, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/98130" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/98130">Jakobi Meyers</a> of the Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly among New York's top potential targets.Miami and New Orleans have a combined 2-10 record this season and are projected to be sellers. Meyers, who's in the last year of his contract, requested a trade in August, but Las Vegas opted to keep him. However, some teams around the league believe the Raiders are open to moving the 28-year-old now, <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46584393/nfl-week-7-buzz-news-updates-fantasy-intel-questions-predictions">ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano</a> report.The Giants are only 2-4 this season but have won two of their past three games, most recently taking down the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday Night Football. Rookie quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209911" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209911">Jaxson Dart</a> has provided the team with a spark in his first three starts, and adding a quality wideout would help with his development.New York lost <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199759" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199759">Malik Nabers</a>, its leading receiver in 2024, to a torn ACL on Sept. 29. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174083" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174083">Wan'Dale Robinson</a> leads the club with 29 catches, 351 yards, and two touchdown receptions. The team also rosters <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188185" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188185">Jalin Hyatt</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/107707" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/107707">Lil'Jordan Humphrey</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/98376" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/98376">Darius Slayton</a>, who is dealing with a hamstring injury.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 16: Head coach Brian Daboll of the New York Giants looks on before a NFL Preseason 2025 game between New York Jets and New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 16, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones remains optimistic despite his team's 2-3-1 record and defensive concerns this season.Jones explained his optimism by mentioning the Washington Commanders' loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday. The NFC East's top two teams this year - the Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles - both lost in Week 6."It just reminded me that we are still in it," Jones said Tuesday, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46595803/cowboys-says-jones-open-defensive-trade">ESPN's Todd Archer</a>. "I see much parity, and then you factor in that these teams get compromised with injury - we can have and may (have it too) - but if we should have some good go of it here over the next weeks ahead with our injury situation and return of injury, and we can get some wins ..."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He added, "The last thing that I'm thinking about is in any way being out of the hunt."Dallas is coming off a 30-27 loss to the Carolina Panthers. The Cowboys rank third in points scored, but their defense places 31st in points allowed. The club, which traded linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161667" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161667">Micah Parsons</a> to the Green Bay Packers before Week 1, is also dead last in EPA/play defensively.Jones said he's open to potentially acquiring a defensive player before the Nov. 4 trade deadline."If there is a trade that would help the defense, we're in position to make that trade," said Jones, whose team currently has $31 million in salary-cap space, according to Archer.The Cowboys are third in the division behind the 4-2 Eagles and 3-3 Commanders. Dallas hosts Washington on Sunday.The fourth-place New York Giants moved to 2-4 last week by handing Philadelphia its second consecutive defeat.

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 22: Dallas Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones mingles with fans before the preseason game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Atlanta Falcons on August 22, 2025 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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Quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199749" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199749">Michael Penix Jr.</a> believes the Atlanta Falcons made a statement by taking down the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football."It showed that we're one of the ones," Penix said about Monday's triumph, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46589362/michael-penix-jr-win-bills-shows-falcons-legit">ESPN's Marc Raimondi</a>. "This team is really good. This team is really legit."The Falcons looked solid on both sides of the ball, limiting <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/94699" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/94699">Josh Allen</a> to 180 passing yards while intercepting the NFL MVP twice and sacking him four times en route to a 24-14 victory.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Offensively, running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188153" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188153">Bijan Robinson</a> finished with 238 scrimmage yards, including 170 yards on the ground. Penix completed 20 of 32 pass attempts for 250 yards and one touchdown with no interceptions. His favorite target again was <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173995" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173995">Drake London</a>, who caught 10 passes for 158 yards and one TD."I feel like we have more in the tank," Penix added. "It is going to be a scary sight whenever we figure it out and all play together and play a full game and not just one good half."Atlanta scored only three points in the second half versus Buffalo, but it was enough thanks to a convincing 21-7 lead built in the first two quarters."We want to be a playoff organization," Falcons coach Raheem Morris said. "We want to be able to go compete in those types of games, and we played one tonight."Morris also reiterated his opinion about Robinson after the tailback added another incredible performance to his 2025 season."He's the best player in football," Morris said.The 3-2 Falcons visit the 4-2 San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 13: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons runs onto the field prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 13, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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San Francisco 49ers linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/89985" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/89985">Fred Warner</a> will need surgery after suffering a dislocated and broken ankle during Sunday's 30-19 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, head coach Kyle Shanahan announced.The gruesome injury, which forced Warner to leave on a cart in the first quarter, is expected to sideline him for the remainder of the season.Warner is a cornerstone of San Francisco's defense, having claimed three straight first-team All-Pro nods. The 28-year-old entered Sunday with 50 tackles (two for loss), three pass breakups, and two forced fumbles this year.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 2018 third-round pick has missed just one game due to injury during his NFL career (in 2021).Injuries have been a major concern for the 49ers. San Francisco, which is now 4-2, faced the Bucs without quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174189" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174189">Brock Purdy</a>, tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/72637" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/72637">George Kittle</a>, defensive end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/111907" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/111907">Nick Bosa</a>, and wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199752" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199752">Ricky Pearsall</a>, among others.With Warner sidelined, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199983" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199983">Tatum Bethune</a> will presumably take on a bigger workload at linebacker while playing alongside <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188310" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188310">Dee Winters</a> in the middle of the Niners' defense.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 12: Fred Warner #54 of the San Francisco 49ers is carted off of the field after being injured during the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the game at Raymond James Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

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Carolina Panthers running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/110092" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/110092">Rico Dowdle</a> addressed his spectacular performance against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday with a viral quote after his actions matched his words versus his former team."They wasn't buckled up," Dowdle said after Carolina's 30-27 victory over Dallas.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Panthers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Panthers</a> RB Rico Dowdle on his former <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cowboys?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cowboys</a> team after posting 239 yards: “They wasn’t buckled up.” <a href="https://t.co/TurWOULUaU">pic.twitter.com/TurWOULUaU</a>— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1977478397073756274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 12, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Dowdle's remarks come days after he sent a <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3362141" href="https://thescore.com/news/3362141">warning shot</a> to the Cowboys, saying they needed to "buckle up" for the matchup.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Dowdle carried the ball 30 times for 183 yards Sunday. He also caught four passes for 56 yards and a touchdown to set a Panthers single-game record for scrimmage yards (239) and become the first NFL player since 2020 to have at least 200 yards from scrimmage in consecutive games."Violence, super explosive," Panthers quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188155" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188155">Bryce Young</a> said of Dowdle's playing style, according to <a href="https://x.com/DNewtonespn/status/1977477406815646045">ESPN's David Newton</a>.Dowdle, whose workload increased after Carolina lost <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161910" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161910">Chuba Hubbard</a> to an injury, racked up 234 scrimmage yards and a TD in last week's win over the Miami Dolphins.The 27-year-old spent five years with the Cowboys after joining as an undrafted rookie in 2020. He signed a one-year deal with the Panthers in March.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 12: Rico Dowdle #5 of the Carolina Panthers carries the ball during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in the game at Bank of America Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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The Baltimore Ravens believe injured quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97162" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97162">Lamar Jackson</a> will return to action after their bye next week, head coach John Harbaugh announced."That's the hope," Harbaugh said Sunday, according to <a href="https://x.com/jonas_shaffer/status/1977467073866650018">Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Banner</a>.Jackson sustained a hamstring injury Sept. 28 and has missed two games, including Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Los Angeles Rams that dropped the Ravens to 1-5 this season. Baltimore hosts the Chicago Bears on Oct. 26 following its Week 7 bye.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/65598" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/65598">Cooper Rush</a> has struggled while replacing Jackson. Baltimore also played quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/105226" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/105226">Tyler Huntley</a> in the second half versus the Rams. Rush and Huntley combined to complete 21 of 34 passes for 117 yards and no touchdowns against one interception in the latest outing.Many fans at M&amp;T Bank Stadium expressed their frustration with Baltimore's performance and left the stadium early."We know it's rough right now. They want to see a good product," running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/72385" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/72385">Derrick Henry</a> <a href="https://x.com/jonas_shaffer/status/1977469120942682597">said</a> postgame.Jackson is one of multiple key Ravens starters battling injuries this year. Harbaugh said he also expects linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97808" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97808">Roquan Smith</a> (hamstring) to return against the Bears, according to <a href="https://x.com/jeffzrebiec/status/1977466862050119861">The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec</a>.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 28: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens greets players following the 37-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs following the NFL 2025 game between Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Kansas City, United States.

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Penn State has fired longtime head coach James Franklin, the school announced Sunday.Franklin's buyout is more than $48 million, according to <a href="https://www.on3.com/news/james-franklin-buyout-details-of-penn-state-head-coachs-contract/">On3's Pete Nakos</a>. He was under contract through the 2031 season after signing a 10-year extension in '21.The 53-year-old built a competitive team after joining Penn State in 2014. He leaves the program with a 104-45 record highlighted by a Big Ten title in 2016. The Nittany Lions, who began this year's campaign as the nation's second-ranked team, made the College Football Playoff last season and beat SMU and Boise State before losing to Notre Dame in the semifinal.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Franklin's Nittany Lions notably fell short in their biggest games, going 4-21 against top-10 opponents under his watch. The team started the 2025 campaign 3-0 but has since lost three in a row."Penn State owes an enormous amount of gratitude to coach Franklin, who rebuilt our football program into a national power, Penn State athletic director Patrick Kraft said in a statement. "He won a Big Ten championship, led us to seven New Year's Six bowl games and a College Football Playoff appearance last year. However, we hold our athletics programs to the highest of standards, and we believe this is the right moment for new leadership at the helm of our football program to advance us toward Big Ten and national championships."Penn State's losing streak began against top-10 foe Oregon at home. Franklin's outfit followed that by dropping its matchup with then-winless UCLA and most recently falling to Northwestern 22-21 on Saturday. The Nittany Lions also lost quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/171465" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/171465">Drew Allar</a> to a season-ending injury versus the Wildcats.Associate head coach Terry Smith will serve as Penn State's interim head coach for the remainder of the season. The team will visit Iowa next in Week 8.

STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 11: Head Coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks on during the fourth quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Beaver Stadium on October 11, 2025 in State College, Pennsylvania.

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Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said he's excited to move forward with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/2945" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/2945">Joe Flacco</a> after the veteran quarterback arrived in a trade with the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday.Taylor officially named Flacco the starter for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers."Brings great experience, great leadership. His style fits our style," Taylor said Wednesday, according to <a href="https://x.com/KelseyLConway/status/1975969890432581756">Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Excited to get him out there. ... He's going to take all of the reps, get ready to go."The Bengals acquired Flacco from the Cleveland Browns for a late-round pick swap. Cincinnati's offense has been struggling with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/93471" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/93471">Jake Browning</a> replacing an injured <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97638" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97638">Joe Burrow</a>. Browning, who started three games this season, has passed for six touchdowns against eight interceptions.The Bengals started the 2025 campaign with a 2-0 record but have lost three in a row without Burrow, who'll remain sidelined until at least December.Flacco started four games for the Browns but lost the QB1 role to rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209984" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209984">Dillon Gabriel</a> before last week's matchup. The 40-year-old has two touchdown passes against six picks in 2025.However, the former Super Bowl MVP has shown signs that he's got something left in the tank, claiming the 2023 Comeback Player of the Year award after signing with Cleveland midseason. Flacco posted a 90.4 passer rating with the Browns and Indianapolis Colts in 2023-24.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 21: Joe Flacco #15 of the Cleveland Browns warms up against the Green Bay Packers at Huntington Bank Field on September 21, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski didn't confirm whether <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210099" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210099">Shedeur Sanders</a> will serve as the team's backup quarterback in the aftermath of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/2945" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/2945">Joe Flacco</a> being traded to the Cincinnati Bengals.Flacco started the season as the Browns' QB1 but lost the role to rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209984" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209984">Dillon Gabriel</a> last week. Flacco was Gabriel's immediate backup against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, while Sanders once again served as the emergency third-string passer.Following the Flacco trade Tuesday, many expected Sanders to move up the depth chart as the only other signal-caller on the club's active roster. The Browns also have <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174128" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174128">Bailey Zappe</a> on their practice squad.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"All roster type of things, I always have to be mindful of our players and our players' development," Stefanski said Wednesday when asked about Cleveland's QB2 role, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46531899/browns-coach-noncommittal-sanders-being-qb2-flacco-trade">ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi</a>. "And I want to make sure that I'm always doing what's best for our players and, of course, our team."But with young players, I'm always thinking about - last week, making the change to Dillon, you have to think long and hard about that because these are young players that you are so invested in their development. So, I'll let the decision play out (and) make a decision later."The Browns drafted Gabriel during the third round in April before taking Sanders in Round 5. Sanders entered the 2025 draft as one of the top QB prospects but shockingly fell to pick No. 144. He has yet to attempt a regular-season pass in the league.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 14: Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 28, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

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Free-agent wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/50078" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/50078">Odell Beckham Jr.</a> is accepting a six-game suspension for a failed performance-enhancing drugs test taken last season.He announced the ban Tuesday on the "The Pivot Podcast," according to <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1975637169298690106">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a>.Beckham said he's never knowingly taken PEDs, adding that he still plans to play this season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>His suspension is expected to be added to the NFL transaction wire Tuesday, making him eligible to return mid-November.The 32-year-old remains unsigned after appearing in nine games for the Miami Dolphins in 2024. He caught nine passes for 55 yards with no touchdowns before the sides mutually agreed to part ways in December.Once a top receiver in the NFL, Beckham hasn't surpassed 1,000 yards since his 2019 season with the Cleveland Browns. Through his first six seasons in the league, the three-time Pro Bowler averaged 105 receptions, 1,475 yards, and 11 touchdowns per 17 games played.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 17: Odell Beckham Jr. #3 of the Miami Dolphins warms up prior to a preseason game against the Washington Commanders at Hard Rock Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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Conor McGregor has accepted an 18-month period of ineligibility for a violation of the UFC's anti-doping policy, the promotion <a href="https://www.ufc.com/news/conor-mcgregor-accepts-18-month-sanction-whereabouts-failures-under-ufc-anti-doping-policy">announced</a> Tuesday.The former UFC champion's suspension began Sept. 20, 2024, and will conclude March 20, 2026, giving him enough time to potentially fight during the UFC event at the White House.McGregor's suspension stems from three missed biological sample collection attempts within a 12-month period in 2024. The missed tests, classified as Combat Sports Anti-Doping's (CSAD) whereabouts failures, took place June 13, Sept. 19, and Sept. 20.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 37-year-old was recovering from an injury and wasn't preparing for a fight during that period. CSAD says McGregor helped with the investigation and took responsibility for being unavailable for testing on those dates.The standard CSAD punishment for three whereabouts failures is a 24-month sanction. However, McGregor's ban was reduced by six months after CSAD took his "cooperation and circumstances" into consideration.McGregor hasn't fought since suffering a second consecutive loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. He recently said he'll fight Michael Chandler on the upcoming White House card.President Donald Trump said Monday that the highly anticipated event will take place June 14, the date of his 80th birthday.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 19: Conor McGregor walks the red carpet at the Turning Point USA Inaugural-Eve Ball at the Salamander Hotel on January 19, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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Oklahoma may have its starting quarterback available for this week's Red River Showdown.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/171555" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/171555">John Mateer</a> is pushing to return Saturday against Texas after missing one game due to hand surgery, sources told <a href="https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/1975572821683413000">ESPN's Pete Thamel</a>.Mateer - a Heisman candidate through the season's first month - underwent surgery Sept. 23 with an anticipated return date of Oct. 18. However, the star passer's recovery reportedly seems to be ahead of schedule.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Mateer's potential return would be huge news for a 6th-ranked Oklahoma team ahead of a series of challenging matchups. Following their rivalry bout versus the Longhorns, the Sooners visit South Carolina before ending their regular season against five top-15 teams in Ole Miss, Tennessee, Alabama, Missouri, and LSU.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/197842" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/197842">Michael Hawkins Jr.</a> stepped in for Mateer in a 44-0 win over Kent State on the weekend, accounting for four touchdowns.Mateer completed 67.4% of his passes for 1,215 yards and six touchdowns against three interceptions before sustaining a hand injury. He also scored five rushing TDs and piled up 190 yards on the ground.

NORMAN, OKLAHOMA - SEPTEMBER 20: Quarterback John Mateer #10 of the Oklahoma Sooners records a greeting for the fans after a 24-17 win over the Auburn Tigers at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Norman, Oklahoma.

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