&lt;p&gt;A key development in the current &lt;strong&gt;NFL&lt;/strong&gt; regular season is that no organization has yet secured a playoff berth. Meanwhile, several teams have been eliminated from postseason contention, and the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cincinnati-bengals&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Cincinnati Bengals&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Baltimore Ravens&lt;/strong&gt; are still on the race for securing a spot in the playoffs.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The significance of this Week 15 matchup is immense for both fanbases. If the Cincinnati Bengals lose to the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baltimore-ravens&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Baltimore Ravens&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; in the 2025 NFL season, &lt;strong&gt;their hopes for playoff contention will be effectively crushed.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A loss would give the Bengals less than a 1% chance of making the playoffs&lt;/strong&gt;, compared to a 2% chance if they secure a victory against the Ravens. A win would lift their hopes slightly, boosting their playoff odds to a mere 5%.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Although &lt;strong&gt;the Bengals face uncertainty in their quest to climb the standings and reach the playoffs&lt;/strong&gt;, other factors must also align among teams vying for a postseason spot in this &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251211_BUS_543545_joeburrow_c56e5c09.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;joeburrow&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-532098&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Joe Burrow quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;All Bengals players expected to be available for the game&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite some concerns from fans regarding player availability, recent injury reports reveal uncertainty about the status of a few players.&lt;strong&gt; Notably, two players missed practice due to varying issues.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Trey Hendrickson missed Wednesday’s practice with a hip/pelvis injury, making his status for the game uncertain. Additionally, PJ Jules sat out practice due to an ankle injury, &lt;strong&gt;posing a significant challenge for Cincinnati in Thursday Night Football.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The Bengals face an additional challenge&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Over and above their current performance and potential roster constraints, the Bengals confront a challenging situation with a key player. &lt;strong&gt;Joe Burrow has expressed concerns about his status for the game and his future in the NFL.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;If I want to keep doing this, I have to have fun doing it. &lt;strong&gt;I have been through a lot. If it’s not fun, then what am I doing it for?&lt;/strong&gt;“&lt;/em&gt; Burrow shared with the media during a press conference ahead of the critical game against the Ravens.&lt;/p&gt;

NFL Week 15 scenarios: What if Joe Burrow’s Bengals lose against Lamar Jackson’s Ravens on Sunday?

NFL Week 15 scenarios: What if Joe Burrow's Bengals lose against Lamar Jackson's Ravens on Sunday? - Bolavip US

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&lt;p&gt;The early days of the&lt;strong&gt; Bryce Young&lt;/strong&gt; era were a tough watch. It seemed that the &lt;a href=&quot;http://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Carolina Panthers&lt;/a&gt; had been fleeced and had made a terrible mistake with that trade.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Fast forward to today, and they’re having their best season in quite a while. And while there have been some ups and downs, their quarterback &lt;strong&gt;has looked solid lately, especially in clutch situations.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The eye test may not be that impressive, and he clearly still has some work to do. Nevertheless, the numbers show that &lt;strong&gt;he’s actually been getting better and better with more reps.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Bryce Young is trending in the right direction&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;Quarterback Bryce Young (64.7 grade; 30th) has been playing excellent football over the last month: His 74.1 overall PFF grade since Week 10 is 10th among quarterbacks, and his 5.2% big-time throw rate is ninth,”&lt;/em&gt; PFF’s Thomas Valentine wrote. “&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;If Young can keep playing stellar ball, the Panthers might sneak into the playoffs as division winners — something they haven’t done since 2015.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251211_BUS_543572_Bryce-Young-7_454ed15d.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-358866&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Of course, that’s a big if, and the Panthers don’t control their own destiny in the division right now. But given&lt;strong&gt; how the Buccaneers have struggled&lt;/strong&gt;, it’s definitely not out of the question.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;His game &lt;strong&gt;might not be as flashy,&lt;/strong&gt; and he doesn’t do a lot of talking. Then again, Bryce Young has taken some big leaps since his terrible rookie season, and he might turn out to be just fine. &lt;/p&gt;

Stats prove Bryce Young has been better than the eye test shows

Stats prove Bryce Young has been better than the eye test shows - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arizona-cardinals&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Arizona Cardinals&lt;/a&gt; will most likely keep &lt;strong&gt;Jonathan Gannon &lt;/strong&gt;around for at least another year. This regime hasn’t done a lot of winning, and they may be without their scapegoat.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;They continue to lose despite sending &lt;strong&gt;Kyler Murray &lt;/strong&gt;home. And now that the former No. 1 pick is most likely going to play somewhere else next season, they’ll have to find someone else to blame.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A report by ESPN insider &lt;strong&gt;Josh Weinfuss&lt;/strong&gt; shed light on the inner dynamics of the organization, and while they often singled out Murray, it turns out that he actually wanted to be more involved in the roster-building process.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Kyler Murray wanted to have a say in roster building&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Murray wanted his voice heard in personnel decisions and draft choices, according to a source familiar with the situation. &lt;/strong&gt;For the most part, the Cardinals dismissed his requests to add certain players until trading for Marquise Brown in a draft-day move in 2022, giving Murray one of his best friends and a former college teammate,&lt;/em&gt;” Weinfuss wrote.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251211_BUS_543570_kyler-murray-2_d63d0d0b.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Kyler Murray Arizona Cardinals&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-520913&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Kyler Murray (1) of the Arizona Cardinals.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At the end of the day, the Cardinals didn’t seem to be too sold on their franchise quarterback. Otherwise, &lt;strong&gt;they would’ve at least handled this situation differently&lt;/strong&gt;, as this isn’t an unusual stance from a signal caller.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That’s not to say that he should’ve had the final word. But after years of criticizing him for his leadership — or lack thereof — this seemed to be&lt;strong&gt; a step in the right direction from Murray.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Cardinals didn’t want to give Kyler Murray more control

Cardinals didn't want to give Kyler Murray more control - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sam Darnold&lt;/strong&gt; has won at least ten games in back-to-back seasons and with different teams. Then again, he’s also been given great opportunities to succeed with the Minnesota Vikings and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks&quot;&gt;Seattle Seahawks&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mike Macdonald’s t&lt;/strong&gt;eam boasts one of the best defenses in the game, and while they don’t run the ball efficiently, they’re still fully committed to living and dying by the run.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That should be by design. As Seahawks beat writer Brady Henderson explained, Darnold’s&lt;strong&gt; tendency to turn the ball over i&lt;/strong&gt;s the team’s Achilles heel, and it may come back to haunt them when it matters the most.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Sam Darnold’s turnovers could kill the Seahawks’ hopes&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Seahawks turned the ball over 24 times last season,&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;” wrote Henderson,&lt;em&gt; “but that made sense with a pass-heavy offense that wasn’t all that prolific. This season, they rank sixth in scoring (26.5 points per game) despite 23 turnovers. Two of them actually came on defense via fumbles on interception returns, but it has been a problem for an otherwise strong offense.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251211_BUS_543561_sam-darnold_69944863.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-531245&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“While quarterback Sam Darnold has been an upgrade over Geno Smith in virtually every way&lt;/em&gt;,” added Henderson,&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt; “Darnold leads the NFL with 16 turnovers despite operating the NFL’s most run-heavy offense.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Darnold &lt;strong&gt;passes the eye test&lt;/strong&gt; and clearly has all the talent in the world. That being said, history isn’t on his side, and it will take a lot to change the narrative around him.&lt;/p&gt;

Seahawks warned about Sam Darnold’s fatal flaw

Seahawks warned about Sam Darnold's fatal flaw - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The Indianapolis Colts made one of the most bizarre decisions in recent NFL  history. Bringing &lt;strong&gt;Philip Rivers &lt;/strong&gt;back from retirement five years after his last snap sounds cool on paper, but it may not work.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Hall of Fame semifinalist can potentially take the field against the &lt;strong&gt;Seattle Seahawks’ &lt;/strong&gt;bruising defense. And even though the Colts have a solid offensive line, they could still put him on his back.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Nevertheless, Rivers is never the one to shy away from a challenge. That’s why he’s preparing as if he were going to get the nod and start right away for &lt;strong&gt;Shane Steichen’s team. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Philip Rivers is preparing like a starter&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I’m preparing like that. And if that’s what they feel, we collectively feel, is the best decision, then we’ll go,”&lt;/em&gt; Rivers said, per James Boyd. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Me at 30, me at 44 — going to Seattle and winning in 2025 in Week (15) is gonna be tough.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251211_BUS_543558_Philip-Rivers-will-play-for-the-Colts-again_68d341c9.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Philip Rivers will play for the Colts again&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-543378&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Philip Rivers will play for the Colts again&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Rivers himself admitted that he’s gained a lot of weight since he last played in the league. However, he also said that &lt;strong&gt;he’s never been an elusive or mobile quarterback.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The touch has to be there. He’s&lt;strong&gt; one of the best gunslingers of his generation&lt;/strong&gt;. However, it might take a while before he finds his timing again, and things could get pretty ugly for him before that happens. &lt;/p&gt;

Philip Rivers talks about potentially starting vs. Seattle

Philip Rivers talks about potentially starting vs. Seattle - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;MLB &lt;/strong&gt;offseason has placed the &lt;strong&gt;Chicago Cubs&lt;/strong&gt; at a crossroads, and the&lt;strong&gt; Kylian Tucker&lt;/strong&gt; storyline has now taken center stage in Chicago’s roster planning. As rumors circulate around major-market suitors like the&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt; &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, manager &lt;strong&gt;Craig Counsell&lt;/strong&gt; has stepped in to clarify the organization’s direction. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-cubs&quot;&gt;Cubs&lt;/a&gt; parted with significant prospect capital to acquire Tucker from Houston last December, a move that was seen as a win-now gamble. &lt;strong&gt;Tucker’s lone season in Chicago &lt;/strong&gt;delivered production but not the transformative impact the front office hoped for. With free agency now underway and Tucker commanding attention from multiple contenders,&lt;strong&gt; the Cubs’ silence on negotiations became a storyline of its own.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That silence ended when Counsell spoke publicly about the club’s position. His message was pointed:&lt;strong&gt; the Cubs recognize the loss but believe their internal foundation can sustain it&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How does Counsell plan to replace Kyle Tucker?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Counsell acknowledged the unavoidable: &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;From a position player standpoint, the loss right now is Tucker obviously,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; he said, according to &lt;em&gt;The Athletic.&lt;/em&gt; “&lt;em&gt;The rest of the group is back and likely with us.” &lt;/em&gt;His candor offered reassurance that the Cubs are aligned internally, even as fans question how the lineup will absorb the departure. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251211_BUS_543546_Kyle-Tucker-cubs-1_74b81f3b.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-543548&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;&amp;nbsp;Kyle Tucker #30 with the Cubs rounds the bases after hitting a home run. John McCoy/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He also emphasized the importance of depth, noting that Chicago’s unusually healthy 2025 season cannot be assumed again. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;You’re just trying to fortify the roster as a whole,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Counsell said. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Will in-house talent fill Tucker’s role?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Cubs believe their top young players are ready to shoulder a significant portion of the workload. Counsell highlighted promising contributions from &lt;strong&gt;Moises Ballesteros&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Owen Cassie&lt;/strong&gt; late in the season, viewing them as key pieces moving forward. &lt;em&gt;“Between him and Owen… those are two important players as we sit right now,”&lt;/em&gt; he noted.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;693ac2fbe2d53b59fb2f0525&quot; data-title=&quot;How should the Cubs replace Kyle Tucker in 2026?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

        

        

Cubs’ Craig Counsell delivers firm message on replacing Kyle Tucker amid NY Mets, NY Yankees interest

Brian Cashman offers candid assessment of NY Yankees’ efforts at Winter Meetings

MLB Rumors: Cody Bellinger becomes urgent NY Mets target amid rising pressure after Pete Alonso exit

Cubs' Craig Counsell delivers firm message on replacing Kyle Tucker amid NY Mets, NY Yankees interest - Bolavip US

Cubs' Counsell delivers firm message on replacing Tucker amid NY Mets, NY Yankees interest

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&lt;p&gt;The offseason has taken an unexpected turn for the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;after losing &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pete-alonso&quot;&gt;Pete Alonso&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; to the&lt;strong&gt; Baltimore Orioles&lt;/strong&gt;, a departure that left the front office recalibrating its path forward. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;What was already a tense winter escalated further when the club also watched &lt;strong&gt;Edwin Díaz &lt;/strong&gt;head to the&lt;strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/mlb-insider-confirms-dodgers-star-is-on-trade-block/ar-AA1S1z7O&quot;&gt;Los Angeles Dodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; for a marginal financial difference, prompting frustration from fans and league observers alike. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Through all the unease, one name has resurfaced with increasing frequency: &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. The Mets’ search for a middle-of-the-order cornerstone has become more urgent, and the free-agent first baseman/outfielder fits the profile of a player capable of softening the blow of Alonso’s exit. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Is Bellinger the Mets’ best answer after losing Alonso?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Speculation intensified after MLB Network insider Jon Morosi publicly addressed the fit, noting on X that &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Cody Bellinger — like Alonso, a [Scott] Boras client — is a better fit for the Mets now than ever before.&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt; The remark echoed what some within the industry have suggested: Bellinger’s ability to cover first base and all three outfield spots gives him rare roster value at a moment when the Mets need it most.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251211_BUS_543538_bellinger-5_ea7b7dea.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-543539&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Cody Bellinger is emerging as the Mets’ top target following Pete Alonso’s departure. Ishika Samant/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Even so, the organization remains hesitant to hand out lengthy deals to players approaching their thirties, a philosophy shaped by past contracts and a desire for long-term stability. But &lt;strong&gt;Bellinger’s 4.9 fWAR season and strong defensive profile challenge that caution. &lt;/strong&gt;If the Mets want to remain competitive in the National League race, stepping into an aggressive bidding environment may be unavoidable.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;What comes next for New York?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The front office now faces a narrow window to reassess its strategy while the market continues to evolve. With other suitors circling Bellinger and the fan base seeking clarity, the &lt;strong&gt;Mets will be under pressure to act decisively&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;693aa427e2d53b59fb2f0524&quot; data-title=&quot;Should the Mets pursue Cody Bellinger as their primary Alonso replacement?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

        

        

Cody Bellinger’s agent reveals NY Yankees face fierce free-agency competition to keep star outfielder

MLB Rumors: Cody Bellinger becomes urgent NY Mets target amid rising pressure after Pete Alonso exit - Bolavip US

Bellinger becomes urgent NY Mets target amid rising pressure after Alonso exit

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are gearing up for the upcoming &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; season with plans to bolster their roster while retaining key talents like Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge, and the anticipated return of Gerrit Cole. One potential addition could come from the &lt;strong&gt;Colorado Rockies&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;em&gt;MLB insider Ari Alexander&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;the Yankees have shown interest in outfielder Brenton Doyle.&lt;/strong&gt; Despite the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/colorado-rockies&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Rockies&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;‘ struggles last season, Doyle was instrumental in preventing an even more disappointing finish for Colorado.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With Doyle in the Yankees’ orbit for the next season, fans are eager for the team to acquire a marquee player by 2026, &lt;strong&gt;especially with Cody Bellinger’s future with the Yankees still uncertain.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Nevertheless, &lt;strong&gt;the Yankees are reportedly approaching this offseason with caution regarding new signings&lt;/strong&gt;, as they are hesitant to make significant financial commitments ahead of the next season, with their focus potentially linked to Bellinger’s return.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_543396_Brenton-Doyle-running_329dec02.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Brenton Doyle running&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-543454&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Brenton Doyle #9 of the Colorado Rockies runs.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Fan reactions to Yankees’ potential interest on Doyle&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While the Phillies re-signed Kyle Schwarber, the Dodgers added Edwin Diaz, and the Orioles made a splash by signing Pete Alonso, the Yankees are still in a holding pattern regarding Bellinger. &lt;strong&gt;The competition with the Dodgers for Bellinger’s signature adds further pressure on the Bronx Bombers.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Fans are expressing frustration with comments like,&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt; “Solid bat for a team that wants to compete for 3rd place instead of going for it,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;“Looks like Cashman is garbage shopping again,”&lt;/em&gt; highlighting their dissatisfaction.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Yankees’ reported offseason target list&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite current challenges, the Yankees are reportedly exploring other market opportunities, including interest in Japanese players who have been posted by the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Potential targets for the New York Yankees:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kyle Tucker&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Michael King&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Munetaka Murakami&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Kazuma Okamoto&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Paul Goldschmidt&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Brad Keller&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;


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MLB Rumors: NY Yankees reportedly interested in key player from the Colorado Rockies - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; entered this year’s &lt;strong&gt;Winter Meetings &lt;/strong&gt;with clear objectives and a sense of urgency, particularly after a season defined by inconsistency and missed expectations. General manager &lt;strong&gt;Brian Cashman&lt;/strong&gt;, tasked with reshaping the roster through trades and free-agent opportunities, has remained a central focus as the organization evaluates ways to build a more balanced club.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In conversations with reporters, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brian-cashman&quot;&gt;Cashman&lt;/a&gt; acknowledged that progress has been slower than the Yankees would prefer.&lt;/strong&gt; While the team remains active across multiple fronts, negotiations have been met with resistance from other front offices, a sign of how competitive and guarded this market has become. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite that friction, &lt;strong&gt;Cashman emphasized that the Yankees are not stepping back from their pursuit of roster improvements&lt;/strong&gt;. Several conversations remain ongoing, and the front office believes that dialogue could eventually pave a path toward meaningful movement.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Cashman’s candid take on ongoing trade talks&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Cashman offered a straightforward evaluation of where things stand, outlining the current dynamics with unusual transparency. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;We’re just staying engaged, trying to match up with some things. But it’s been tough so far,&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt; he said, according to Bryan Hoch on X. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_542978_Brian-Cashman-speaking_ec9abc49.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Brian Cashman&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-510400&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;General Manager of the New York Yankees Brian Cashman speaks at news conference. Evan Bernstein/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He also added, &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Don’t like the asks coming our way, and I guess the opposing teams don’t like what I’m trying to pull from them on the trade stuff. &lt;/strong&gt;We do have some conversations that possibly could lead somewhere.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Cashman comments on slow market&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As the offseason unfolds, Yankees general manager Cashman has acknowledged the slow pace of the free-agent market, describing it as moving at “&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;glacial speed&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/em&gt;” “&lt;em&gt;We have a strong team. The job is to make it better and make it stronger. (Saying) it and doing it are two different things. We’re trying to pull that off, and it takes time. There’s a lot of time on the board still, and there’s a lot of inventory still there, so &lt;strong&gt;there’s a lot of possibilities in play.&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt; He said.&lt;/p&gt;


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Brian Cashman offers candid assessment of NY Yankees' efforts at Winter Meetings - Bolavip US

Cashman offers candid assessment of NY Yankees' efforts at Winter Meetings

&lt;p&gt;As if signing &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pete-alonso&quot;&gt;Pete Alonso&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; to a five-year, $155 million contract didn’t make their intentions clear, the &lt;strong&gt;Baltimore Orioles&lt;/strong&gt; are now doubling down. Determined to hoist the World Series in 2026, the organization in Charm City is reportedly using up all its charm to go after a &lt;strong&gt;World Series&lt;/strong&gt; champ in free agency.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baltimore-orioles&quot;&gt;Orioles&lt;/a&gt; are looking to prove their 75–87 record in the 2025 &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; season was a fluke. Now boasting an exciting lineup, the O’s are eyeing the final pieces to complete their puzzle. On that note, a report indicates that former Houston Astros pitcher &lt;strong&gt;Framber Valdez&lt;/strong&gt; is in Baltimore’s crosshairs. Valdez was a part of the Astros’ World Series-winning roster in 2022. His championship expertise could certainly come in handy for the Orioles.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;The Orioles have had talks with free-agent Framber Valdez&lt;/strong&gt;, who had some overlap with O’s president of ball operations Mike Elias when the two were in Houston,” &lt;/em&gt;as reported by&lt;em&gt; CBS Sports’ &lt;/em&gt;Mike Axisa.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;All signs indicate more moves are coming&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Though some might expect the Orioles to pinch pennies after handing Alonso a $31 million salary, Baltimore has other plans. The O’s finally feel air slipping through their championship window in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt;. Now it’s up to them to build a roster capable of pushing it wide open. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;There is little chance Alonso will be the end of the O’s offseason&lt;/strong&gt;. More is coming,” CBS Sports &lt;/em&gt;reported on the Orioles.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_543325_pete-alonso-2_a9502e18.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Pete Alonso looking ahead&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-542921&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Pete Alonso signs 5-year, $155M contract with Orioles.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With Alonso’s addition, the O’s got some much needed help. A glance at the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/pete-alonso-signs-with-baltimore-orioles-depth-chart-updated-for-2026-mlb-season&quot;&gt;Orioles’ updated depth chart for the 2026 MLB season&lt;/a&gt; will show just that. Still, the team is staring at a glaring hole in its pitching staff. &lt;/p&gt;


        

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&lt;h2&gt;Orioles leaving no stone unturned in market for pitchers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Trading Grayson Rodriguez means Trevor Rogers and Kyle Bradish will have to carry the workload. Needless to say, &lt;strong&gt;Baltimore needs bullpen help&lt;/strong&gt;—and Valdez would provide just that. Moreover, &lt;em&gt;CBS Sports&lt;/em&gt; indicates the Orioles have also contacted the Miami Marlins about 27-year-old pitcher &lt;strong&gt;Edward Cabrera&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Due to Cabrera’s relatively low salary—projected at $3.75 million next season—there’s a scenario in which Baltimore trades for him (with Miami controlling his rights through 2028) and signs Valdez as a free agent. However, it would come at a hefty cost. The price tag of a World Series title? &lt;strong&gt;Perhaps—but the Orioles can only find out by going down that road.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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MLB Rumors: After signing Pete Alonso to $155 million deal, Orioles exploring market for World Series champion - Bolavip US

After signing Alonso to $155 million deal, Orioles explore market for World Series champ

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vasco-da-gama&quot;&gt;Vasco da Gama&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Fluminense &lt;/strong&gt;will face each other in the first leg of the&lt;strong&gt; 2025 Copa do Brasil &lt;/strong&gt;semifinals. Here you can find out everything you need to know about this game, including the match date, kickoff time, and streaming options for viewers in the United States.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/stream/soccer/?irad=356358&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense live in the USA on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The first leg of this rivalry showdown brings two clubs heading in opposite directions, each still hunting their only shot at silverware in 2025. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fluminense&quot;&gt;Fluminense&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; finished the year strong with a &lt;strong&gt;Copa Libertadores&lt;/strong&gt; berth and an impressive &lt;strong&gt;Club World Cup&lt;/strong&gt; run, but the pressure remains to turn momentum into a trophy.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vasco da Gama&lt;/strong&gt;, on the other hand, limp in after a season spent near the relegation line, hoping this matchup can rescue their campaign and deliver a much-needed statement to close out the year.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vasco da Gama &lt;/strong&gt;will face&lt;strong&gt; Fluminense &lt;/strong&gt;in the first leg of the&lt;strong&gt; 2025 Copa do Brasil&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;semifinal this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Thursday, December 11.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;The match is set to kick off at&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;6:00 PM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251211_BUS_542737_Philippe-Coutinho_3f02b200.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-542750&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Philippe Coutinho of Vasco da Gama – Lucas Figueiredo/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;6:00 PM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;CT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;5:00 PM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;MT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;4:00 PM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;PT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;3:00 PM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This&lt;strong&gt; 2025 Copa do Brasil&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;game between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Vasco da Gama &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Fluminense &lt;/strong&gt;will be broadcast live in the USA on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/stream/soccer/?irad=356358&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Other options: Premiere and FOX Deportes.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense live in the USA: 2025 Copa do Brasil

Where to watch Vasco da Gama vs Fluminense live in the USA: 2025 Copa do Brasil - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/strong&gt; lost 1-2 to &lt;strong&gt;Manchester City &lt;/strong&gt;at the Santiago Bernabeu in matchday 6 of the&lt;strong&gt; 2025-26 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/champions-league&quot;&gt;UEFA Champions League&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, in a game where they initially took the lead but quickly saw City turn the match around. Madrid needed the victory, and with the loss, questions arise: are the Merengue now eliminated from the competition?&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Real Madrid are not eliminated from the tournament. In fact, &lt;strong&gt;they remain among the top eight, sitting in 7th place with 12 points&lt;/strong&gt;, helped by various other results. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-city&quot;&gt;Manchester City&lt;/a&gt; occupy 4th place with 13 points&lt;/strong&gt;. With two group stage matches still remaining, the final positions for the knockout rounds are yet to be decided, and Madrid are still on track to secure a spot in the Round of 16.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Real Madrid &lt;strong&gt;even started the match ahead with a goal from Rodrygo in the 28th minute&lt;/strong&gt;, but Manchester City quickly responded, equalizing in the 35th minute through Nico O’Reilly. The City then took the lead in the 43rd minute with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/erling-haaland-scores-first-goal-at-the-bernabeu-after-3-matches-how-long-did-it-take-lionel-messi&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;a penalty converted by Erling Haaland, marking his first goal at the Santiago Bernabeu&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With two group stage matches remaining, &lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid still sits on the edge, closely followed by multiple teams vying for a top-eight spot&lt;/strong&gt;. The Madrid teams control their own destiny for direct qualification and to avoid elimination from the competition.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; data-id=&quot;543061&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_543452_mbappe-1-1_e6a49613.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Kylian Mbappe&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-543061&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid in action during the LaLiga EA Sports match.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Which teams can overtake Real Madrid?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This edition of the Champions League group stage is wide open, with no clear-cut outcomes. &lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid sits in 7th place but is tied on 12 points with Atlético de Madrid and Liverpool&lt;/strong&gt;. More than 10 teams are just one victory or fewer away from catching up.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Borussia Dortmund and Tottenham are both on 11 points&lt;/strong&gt;, with Dortmund drawing against Bodo Glimt today. Teams on 10 points include &lt;strong&gt;Newcastle, Chelsea, Sporting Lisbon, and Barcelona&lt;/strong&gt;. Teams with 9 points—&lt;strong&gt;Marseille, Juventus, Galatasaray, Monaco, and Bayern Leverkusen&lt;/strong&gt;—still have hopes of advancing. The standings are extremely tight, and any slip-up could be costly for the teams involved.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid&quot;&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/a&gt;’s &lt;strong&gt;next match is at home against Monaco&lt;/strong&gt;, a direct competitor, making it a decisive game. &lt;strong&gt;The final group stage match is against Benfica&lt;/strong&gt;, another challenging opponent that could influence Madrid’s path to the knockout rounds.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-city&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Manchester City&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; is facing &lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/strong&gt; in matchday 6 of the UEFA Champions League, where Pep Guardiola’s squad falls behind early but fights back with two goals to take the lead. One of those goals comes from Erling Haaland, marking his first goal at the Santiago Bernabeu and immediately sparking comparisons to how long it took &lt;strong&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/strong&gt; to score there.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/erling-haaland&quot;&gt;Haaland&lt;/a&gt;’s goal comes in the 43rd minute, a penalty he earns himself after a foul by Antonio Rudiger&lt;/strong&gt;. This is &lt;strong&gt;Haaland’s third appearance at the Bernabeu&lt;/strong&gt;, including the semifinals of the 2022-2023 Champions League and the quarterfinals of the 2023-2024 edition against Real Madrid. His rapid impact in such a high-profile stadium draws plenty of attention.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Messi, by comparison, &lt;strong&gt;took four official matches to score his first goal at the Santiago Bernabeu&lt;/strong&gt;. He makes his debut there on November 19, 2005, in a 3-0 Barcelona victory, but doesn’t net his first Clásico goal at the stadium &lt;strong&gt;until March 10, 2007, in a 3-3 draw.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Messi’s best performances at the Bernabeu&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt;’s most memorable performances at the Santiago Bernabeu &lt;strong&gt;are tied to Barcelona’s most dominant victories&lt;/strong&gt;. His breakout show came in the historic &lt;strong&gt;2-6 win&lt;/strong&gt; on May 2, 2009. In that match, &lt;strong&gt;Messi thrived as a false nine, scoring a double and providing a key assist&lt;/strong&gt;. It was a masterclass that cemented the start of Pep Guardiola’s golden era at Barcelona.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped&quot;&gt;
&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; data-id=&quot;543446&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_543420_lionel-messi-2_87b232f0.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Lionel Messi during a Barcelona match.&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-543446&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Lionel Messi during a Barcelona match.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Another unforgettable night came on April 27, 2011, during the UEFA Champions League semifinals. In a tense atmosphere, &lt;strong&gt;Messi produced two decisive goals to secure a 0-2 victory&lt;/strong&gt;. His second goal, a stunning solo effort past several &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid&quot;&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/a&gt; defenders, is widely regarded as one of his finest. That performance helped Barcelona reach the final at Wembley, which they would ultimately win.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;In La Liga, the 2013-2014 season &lt;strong&gt;featured an unforgettable hat trick on March 23, 2014, in a 3-4 win for Barcelona&lt;/strong&gt;. Messi&lt;strong&gt; scored two penalties and one open-play goal&lt;/strong&gt;, surpassing Alfredo Di Stefano as the all-time top scorer in El Clásico history. The match was an offensive showcase that was decided in the final minutes, with Messi as the standout performer.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Finally, the epic 2-3 victory on April 23, 2017, &lt;strong&gt;is remembered for Messi’s last-minute winner&lt;/strong&gt;. Following a lightning-fast counterattack in stoppage time, Messi finished with his left foot to secure the win. &lt;strong&gt;His iconic celebration, holding up his shirt to the Real Madrid crowd&lt;/strong&gt;, capped a night in which he scored a brace and demonstrated complete dominance at the Bernabeu.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cruzeiro&quot;&gt;Cruzeiro&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will face off against&lt;strong&gt; Corinthians &lt;/strong&gt;in the first leg of the&lt;strong&gt; 2025 Copa do Brasil&lt;/strong&gt; semifinal. Here you can find out everything you need to know about this game, including the match date, kickoff time, and streaming options for viewers in the United States.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/stream/soccer/?irad=356358&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Cruzeiro vs Corinthians live in the USA on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With the Brazilian season winding down, the &lt;strong&gt;Copa do Brasil&lt;/strong&gt; kicks off with a marquee showdown between two clubs arriving from very different paths but carrying the same championship hunger. &lt;strong&gt;Cruzeiro &lt;/strong&gt;enter the semifinal riding the momentum of a standout campaign that delivered a third-place league finish, 70 points, and a ticket to the next &lt;strong&gt;Copa Libertadores&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This is positioning &lt;strong&gt;Cruzeiro &lt;/strong&gt;as the clear favorites to win the title. Still, this semifinal is far from straightforward. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/corinthians&quot;&gt;Corinthians&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, despite an uneven 2025 run, have delivered stretches of sharp, inspired play and head into this high-pressure clash determined to spring a surprise and wrestle away the trophy.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Cruzeiro vs Corinthians match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cruzeiro &lt;/strong&gt;play against&lt;strong&gt; Corinthians &lt;/strong&gt;in the first leg of the&lt;strong&gt; 2025 Copa do Brasil&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;semifinal this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Wednesday, December 10.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;The match is set to kick off at&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;7:30 PM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_542054_Matheuzinho_9b319b92.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-542066&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Matheuzinho of Corinthians – Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Cruzeiro vs Corinthians: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;7:30 PM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;CT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;6:30 PM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;MT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;5:30 PM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;PT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;4:30 PM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Cruzeiro vs Corinthians in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This&lt;strong&gt; 2025 Copa do Brasil&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;game between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Cruzeiro &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Corinthians &lt;/strong&gt;will be broadcast live in the USA on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/stream/soccer/?irad=356358&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Other options: FOX Deportes.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Cruzeiro vs Corinthians live in the USA: 2025 Copa do Brasil

Where to watch Cruzeiro vs Corinthians live in the USA: 2025 Copa do Brasil - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;One of the most significant milestones in the history of the &lt;strong&gt;Portugal&lt;/strong&gt; national team dates back to 2016, when all of Europe bowed at their feet. With an unstoppable &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, the Portuguese side defeated France in the final and lifted the most important national-team trophy on the continent.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;One of the key pillars of that Fernando Santos–coached team was goalkeeper &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/rui-patricio&quot;&gt;Rui Patricio&lt;/a&gt;, who in recent hours &lt;strong&gt;confirmed his decision to retire from professional soccer after 19 consecutive seasons&lt;/strong&gt; as a pro.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The 37-year-old goalkeeper has brought an end to a long career spent mostly with Sporting Lisbon. He also went on to guard the nets for Wolverhampton, Roma, Atalanta, and most recently Al Ain, where he did not see any action.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With his national team, he earned 108 caps, serving as an undisputed starter for fourteen years. He played in the 2014 Brazil, 2018 Russia, and 2022 Qatar World Cups, but undoubtedly his greatest achievement with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portugal&quot;&gt;Portugal&lt;/a&gt; came in 2016, when &lt;strong&gt;he helped win the Euro in France.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_543346_rui-patricio_b4a4b36f.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Rui Patricio with Cristiano Ronaldo&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-543379&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Rui Patricio (L) and Cristiano Ronaldo (R) of Portugal.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The Euro that made history&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Portugal achieved an historic victory by winning Euro 2016 in France, &lt;strong&gt;securing their first major international title.&lt;/strong&gt; Led by captain and star player Cristiano Ronaldo, the team navigated a dramatic tournament, ultimately defeating the host nation in the final 1-0 in extra time on July 10, 2016. &lt;strong&gt;The decisive goal was scored by Eder in the 109th minute. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Although Ronaldo left the final early due to injury, his leadership and crucial performances throughout the competition were instrumental in guiding the team to this epic triumph.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_543346_portugal-1_fb980fdd.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Portugal&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-543403&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal (c) lifts the Henri Delaunay trophy.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;CR7 eyes the 2026 World Cup&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The upcoming tournament is set to mark the sixth and final &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-cup&quot;&gt;World Cup&lt;/a&gt; appearance for the legendary forward Cristiano Ronaldo. &lt;strong&gt;Portugal have been drawn into Group K&lt;/strong&gt;, and will face Colombia, Uzbekistan, and the winner of the playoff between New Caledonia, Jamaica, or DR Congo as they look to advance to the knockout rounds.&lt;/p&gt;

Portugal’s Rui Patricio, Euro 2016 Champion, Announces Retirement at 37

Euro 2016 champion with Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal announces retirement at 37 - Bolavip US

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/auston-matthews&quot;&gt;Auston Matthews&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;Toronto Maple Leafs&lt;/strong&gt; will be missing a veteran teammate following a controversial hit. The announcement comes in the wake of &lt;strong&gt;Dakota Mermis&lt;/strong&gt; leaving the game against the &lt;strong&gt;Tampa Bay Lightning&lt;/strong&gt; with a lower-body injury.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Matthews and the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-maple-leafs&quot;&gt;Maple Leafs&lt;/a&gt; feared the news of a serious injury to Mermis would arrive at any moment in the 2025-26 &lt;strong&gt;NHL &lt;/strong&gt;season. After being on the receiving end of a &lt;strong&gt;knee-on-knee hit from Lightning forward Gage Goncalves&lt;/strong&gt;, the 31-year-old defenseman will now miss time in the campaign.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The Maple Leafs have placed Dakota Mermis (lower body) on injured reserve retroactive to December 8,” &lt;/em&gt;the Maple Leafs announced through their social media, @LeafsPR. According to &lt;em&gt;Professional Hockey Writers Association&lt;/em&gt;’s David Alter, Berube announced &lt;strong&gt;Mermis is expected to miss at least one month&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“We lose a guy for probably a month at least. &lt;strong&gt;There’s nothing&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;strong&gt;And that hurt&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;Berube vividly commented on Mermis’ injury and the fact the NHL assessed no discipline to Goncalves, via &lt;em&gt;The Athletic’s&lt;/em&gt; Jonas Siegel on X.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-media-max-width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;Gage Goncalves received a 5-minute major and a game misconduct for kneeing on Dakota Mermis &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/hGtUJbZjcl&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/hGtUJbZjcl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/GinoHard_/status/1998223837302079889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 9, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;h2&gt;Heated game&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Tempers flared at Scotiabank Arena as the Leafs and Bolts met for the first time in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nhl&quot;&gt;NHL&lt;/a&gt; campaign. For his dangerous hit on Mermis, &lt;strong&gt;Goncalves was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct&lt;/strong&gt;. However, the Department of Player Safety let the incident slide with no fine or suspension handed down.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Instead, Leafs forward &lt;strong&gt;Bobby McMann was indeed suspended&lt;/strong&gt; for high-sticking &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-lightning&quot;&gt;Tampa Bay&lt;/a&gt;’s Oliver Bjorkstrand. As expected, fans on social media erupted with criticism of the league officials’ decision, with many arguing it was a witch hunt against Toronto. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The outrage only grew louder after discouraging news for Matthews and company were confirmed. Berube didn’t go as far, but he did share his reproval of the suspension. &lt;em&gt;“I know you’ve got to be in control of your stick, but&lt;strong&gt; I don’t think it’s worth the suspension&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; the Maple Leafs head coach admitted, via David Alter on X.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Leafs call up replacement&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With Mermis out until—at least—January, the Maple Leafs must come up with a backup plan to fill the hole left by the veteran’s absence. The 31-year-old had appeared in 11 games this season, registering one goal. Now, Toronto has confirmed &lt;strong&gt;Henry Thrun will be joining the NHL lineup&lt;/strong&gt;, joining Matthews and the Buds as they vie to keep spirits high. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Maple Leafs have won four of their last five games. Although the one-game suspension to McMann and Mermis’ absence put bumps in the road, the Leafs must stay their current course, as they have seemingly found their footing despite the injury bug. Needless to say, &lt;strong&gt;the Buds can’t afford to have the recent drama derail their season.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;6939c05de2d53b59fb2f0506&quot; data-title=&quot;Do you agree with the NHL suspending McMann?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

NHL News: Craig Berube, Maple Leafs confirm troubling news on Auston Matthews teammate after controversial hit from opponent

NHL News: Craig Berube, Maple Leafs confirm troubling news on Auston Matthews teammate after controversial hit from opponent - Bolavip US

Berube, Leafs confirm troubling news on Matthews teammate after controversial hit

&lt;p&gt;Determined to climb out of their big hole, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/connor-bedard&quot;&gt;Connor Bedard&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;Chicago Blackhawks&lt;/strong&gt; take on &lt;strong&gt;Mike Sullivan&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;New York Rangers&lt;/strong&gt;. It’s set to be an electric showdown between two Original Six franchises in the &lt;strong&gt;NHL&lt;/strong&gt;. In the buildup to the game, the former first overall pick in 2023 made something clear to reporters.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-blackhawks&quot;&gt;Blackhawks&lt;/a&gt; and Rangers have battled in countless pivotal matchups over the years. However, for Bedard and Chicago’s young core, &lt;strong&gt;this one might be the biggest yet&lt;/strong&gt;. The Hawks enter the night carrying the weight of a two-game losing streak. That may not sound disastrous in an 82-game NHL season, but in Chicago’s case it is—having been outscored 13–1 over their last two outings.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Regardless, Bedard didn’t have too much time to think about that. Instead, the 20-year-old star showed his frustration with the media coverage, offering reporters a stern reminder.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The beauty of it is: if we win, you&lt;strong&gt; guys will forget about it all and we’ll be the best team ever again&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;Connor Bedard admitted during his media availability on Tuesday. “&lt;em&gt;So we’re just going to have a good game and get back on track”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_542817_mike-sullivan-1-1_5d3c18e4.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Mike Sullivan speaking to reporters&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-524495&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Mike Sullivan at the White House after the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2016 Stanley Cup &lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Both Hawks and Rangers enter with losing streaks&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Chicago and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers&quot;&gt;New York&lt;/a&gt; will both be looking to end their two-game losing hexes when facing off at center-ice of the United Center. However, that’s about as much similarities as there have been for both sides in their last couple of outings.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;On the one hand, &lt;strong&gt;the Blackhawks have been dismantled for all to see&lt;/strong&gt;, exposing the glaring weaknesses of the league’s third-youngest roster by average age. Meanwhile, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan&quot;&gt;Sullivan&lt;/a&gt; and the Rangers are coming off &lt;strong&gt;back-to-back overtime losses&lt;/strong&gt; at Madison Square Garden. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Thus, as the Broadway Blueshirts head to Chicago for a special premiere in The Loop, they’ll be leaning on their greatest advantage: playing on the road. &lt;strong&gt;New York owns a 12-4-1 record away&lt;/strong&gt; from The Big Apple, compared to the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nhl&quot;&gt;NHL&lt;/a&gt;’s worst 3-8-3 mark on home ice.&lt;/p&gt;

NHL News: Blackhawks star Connor Bedard fires sarcastic shot ahead of matchup with Mike Sullivan’s NY Rangers

NHL News: Blackhawks star Connor Bedard fires sarcastic shot ahead of matchup with Mike Sullivan’s NY Rangers - Bolavip US

Blackhawks’ Bedard fires sarcastic shot ahead of game vs Sullivan’s Rangers

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/auston-matthews&quot;&gt;Auston Matthews&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;Toronto Maple Leafs&lt;/strong&gt; knew this was coming. Following &lt;strong&gt;Bobby McMann’s&lt;/strong&gt; high-stick hit against the &lt;strong&gt;Tampa Bay Lightning&lt;/strong&gt;, the &lt;strong&gt;NHL’s Department of Player Safety&lt;/strong&gt; has responded with harsh supplementary discipline.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Toronto’s Bobby McMann has been &lt;strong&gt;suspended for one game&lt;/strong&gt; for high-sticking Tampa Bay’s Oliver Bjorkstrand,” &lt;/em&gt;the NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced through its X account.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nhl&quot;&gt;NHL&lt;/a&gt; explained, there were two key points driving the decision behind the one-game suspension. On the one hand, there was the unquestionable fact that McMann committed an &lt;strong&gt;intentional high-sticking infraction&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On the other hand, balancing out the punishment was the fact that &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-maple-leafs&quot;&gt;Toronto&lt;/a&gt;’s &lt;strong&gt;McMann has no history of past infractions&lt;/strong&gt;. Thus, the Department of Player Safety determined the length of the suspension was appropriate.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-media-max-width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;Subsequently, Bobby McMann received a match penalty for this slash on Oliver Bjorkstrand 😳 &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/8QAnwAAoGe&quot;&gt;https://t.co/8QAnwAAoGe&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/UyFFWwVSKb&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/UyFFWwVSKb&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/GinoHard_/status/1998224494788571347?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 9, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;h2&gt;Maple Leafs fans are not happy&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Though a one-game suspension is not the end of the world, missing McMann does complicate Matthews and the rest of the Leafs as they look to build momentum in the 2025-26 NHL season. On that note, many fans in social media argued the penalty was exaggerated. Especially as &lt;strong&gt;McMann had already been assessed a match penalty&lt;/strong&gt; during the game.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Some called for supplementary discipline to be passed down on &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-lightning&quot;&gt;Tampa Bay&lt;/a&gt;’s Gage Goncalves, who &lt;strong&gt;delivered a knee-on-knee&lt;/strong&gt; hit during the game on defenseman Dakota Mermis. Goncalves was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Controversial precedent&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Moreover, others moved the clock’s arms back in time, bringing up a high-sticking infraction committed by (then) New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba on (then) Boston Bruins forward Trent Frederic. Back then, the NHL &lt;strong&gt;decided a $5,000 fine was sufficient&lt;/strong&gt; for the Rangers captain, but no suspension was issued.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, that incident took place during the 2023-24 campaign. &lt;strong&gt;Much has changed since&lt;/strong&gt;, and the criteria have seemingly been different this time around. Still, the fanbase in Hogtown can’t help but believe they are receiving different treatment because of the Maple Leafs logo on the front of McCann’s jersey.&lt;/p&gt;

NHL imposes harsh punishment for Auston Matthews’ teammate after candid reaction during Maple Leafs-Lightning

NHL imposes harsh punishment for Auston Matthews’ teammate after candid reaction during Maple Leafs-Lightning - Bolavip US

NHL imposes harsh punishment for Matthews’ teammate after Leafs-Lightning

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan&quot;&gt;Mike Sullivan&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;New York Rangers&lt;/strong&gt; have struggled to build consistency in the &lt;strong&gt;NHL&lt;/strong&gt;. However, if there’s one team that has clearly gotten it worse, it’s the &lt;strong&gt;Vancouver Canucks&lt;/strong&gt;, who are now facing anxious hours on &lt;strong&gt;Quinn Hughes&lt;/strong&gt;’ future.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In what could be a major plot twist in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Rangers may swoop in for &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/quinn-hughes&quot;&gt;Hughes&lt;/a&gt;, who appears to be &lt;strong&gt;running out of patience&lt;/strong&gt; with Vancouver’s mounting embarrassments. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers&quot;&gt;New York&lt;/a&gt; wasn’t considered a serious contender in the Hughes sweepstakes—most rumors have long pointed to the Metro rival &lt;strong&gt;New Jersey Devils&lt;/strong&gt; as the clear favorite. However, a new report has shifted the spotlight toward Sullivan’s Broadway Blueshirts.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Another team to look out for is the New York Rangers&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;reported David Pagnotta on &lt;em&gt;The Fourth Period. “It wouldn’t shock me to see the Blueshirts taking a swing.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251209_BUS_542570_quinn-hughes-1-1_a7d04ac0.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Quinn Hughes&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-542038&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Quinn Hughes during the 2024 NHL All-Star Skills Competition &lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Why the move would make sense for the Rangers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In many ways, trading for Hughes could be exactly what the Rangers need in the 2025–26 season. Acquiring him would revamp their aspirations of hoisting their fifth Stanley Cup (first since 1994). Moreover, &lt;strong&gt;with Adam Fox out with an injury&lt;/strong&gt;, bringing Hughes into the lineup would be the perfect replacement—and could create the best defensive pairing in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nhl&quot;&gt;NHL&lt;/a&gt; once Fox returns to the ice.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Though not strictly related to the on-ice product and New York’s Stanley Cup aspirations, the Rangers would also get a sugar rush from &lt;strong&gt;snatching the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-jersey-devils&quot;&gt;Devils&lt;/a&gt;’ top target away from them&lt;/strong&gt;. Ever since drafting Jack and Luke Hughes, fans in the Garden State have daydreamed about boasting all three Hughes brothers in the lineup.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vancouver-canucks&quot;&gt;Canucks&lt;/a&gt; languishing at the bottom of the standings&lt;/strong&gt; and Quinn Hughes making his frustration crystal clear with the state of the franchise, now seems like the best time for New Jersey to pounce and complete the Hughes gauntlet.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Will Vancouver trade Quinn Hughes?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It’s unclear whether Vancouver will be willing to deal its best defenseman—and arguably the best in the league—just yet. If the Canucks did trade Hughes away, it would seem as if they were &lt;strong&gt;waving the white flag on their season—and even on their long-term hopes&lt;/strong&gt;. For fans in Vancity, Hughes is the biggest beacon of hope.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251209_BUS_542570_quinn-hughes-jack-hughes_70c28e4f.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-542037&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes during 2024 NHL All-Star&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Watching the best player on the team move on would be the straw that broke the camel’s back for the fanbase in British Columbia. General manager Patrik Allvin and president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford are &lt;strong&gt;currently standing on thin ice&lt;/strong&gt;, and pulling the trigger on such a move could very well be their last decision as employees of the Canucks organization.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Is Quinn Hughes a free agent next season?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;No, Quinn Hughes is playing through the fifth season of his &lt;strong&gt;six-year, $47.10 million extension&lt;/strong&gt; with the Vancouver Canucks. Thus, Hughes won’t become an unrestricted free agent until after the 2026-27 NHL campaign.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Therefore, the only shot the Rangers, Devils, or any team has of acquiring him at the moment is through a trade with the Canucks. If not, the rest of the league must wait until the 2027 free agency. Whether Hughes will want out of Vancouver by then remains to be seen.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The record books of &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;college football&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are marked by offensive explosions, yet few achievements match the spectacle of a truly historic &lt;strong&gt;single-season receiving performance&lt;/strong&gt;. Some campaigns showcase the rare wideouts who became the undisputed focal point of their team’s aerial attack.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Their record-setting seasons didn’t arrive by chance. They came from &lt;strong&gt;perfect timing, fearless routes and offenses built&lt;/strong&gt; to stretch the field. Each breakout year captured something unique about the evolution of the passing game and the athletes driving it forward.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;These &lt;strong&gt;all-time standouts&lt;/strong&gt; left a trace that still echoes through every fast-paced Saturday. Their numbers remain a reference point, not just for receivers chasing history, but for programs betting on the kind of explosiveness that can redefine a season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who holds the record for most single-season receiving yards?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In the long history of NCAA Division I FBS play, one receiving season still stands apart. In 1999, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nevada-wolf-pack&quot;&gt;Nevada Wolf Pack&lt;/a&gt;’s &lt;strong&gt;Trevor Insley&lt;/strong&gt; rewrote the record books, hauling in &lt;strong&gt;2,060 receiving yards&lt;/strong&gt;—the most by any player in a single season at the Division I level.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251211_BUS_543563_Trevor-Insley-1_77d0c3da.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-543628&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Trevor Insley (Source: Nevada Athletics)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;That figure remains untouched decades later&lt;/strong&gt;, a stunning benchmark of productivity in an era when run-first offenses were still common. His achievement didn’t occur in a vacuum.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He operated in an aggressive, pass-heavy Nevada system under coach &lt;strong&gt;Chris Vargas&lt;/strong&gt;, one that emphasized volume and vertical stretching of defenses. His 2,060 yards came on a &lt;strong&gt;mix of high-volume targets and explosive playmaking&lt;/strong&gt;, making him the only FBS receiver to eclipse 2,000 yards in a season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Behind him, &lt;strong&gt;a handful of standout seasons have approached his output&lt;/strong&gt;. Louisiana Tech’s &lt;strong&gt;Troy Edwards&lt;/strong&gt; came closest in 1998 with 1,996 yards, and later talents such as &lt;strong&gt;Michael Crabtree&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Jerreth Sterns&lt;/strong&gt; flirted with the high-1,800s and low-1,900s, reminding us how rare true receiving dominance can be at the collegiate level.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-table is-style-stripes&quot;&gt;&lt;table&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Player&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Team&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Season&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Receiving yards&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Trevor Insley&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Nevada Wolf Pack&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1999&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2,060&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Troy Edwards&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Louisiana Tech Bulldogs&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1998&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,996&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Michael Crabtree&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Texas Tech Red Raiders&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2007&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,962&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Jordan White&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Western Michigan Broncos&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2011&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,911&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Jerreth Sterns&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Western Kentucky Hilltoppers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2021&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,902&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Greg Salas&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Hawaii Warriors&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2010&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,889&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;DeVonta Smith&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Alabama Crimson Tide&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2020&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,856&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Alex Van Dyke&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Nevada Wolf Pack&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1995&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,854&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Terrance Williams&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Baylor Bears&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2012&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,832&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Trent Taylor&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Louisiana Tech Bulldogs&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2016&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,803&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;J.R. Tolver&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;San Diego State Aztecs&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2002&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,785&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Justin Blackmon&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Oklahoma State Cowboys&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2010&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,782&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Danario Alexander&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Missouri Tigers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2009&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,781&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Ja’Marr Chase&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;LSU Tigers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2019&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,780&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Howard Twilley&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Tulsa Golden Hurricane&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1965&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,779&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Freddie Barnes&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bowling Green Falcons&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2009&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,770&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Patrick Edwards&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Houston Cougars&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2011&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,752&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Rashard Higgins&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Colorado State Rams&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2014&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,750&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Zay Jones&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;East Carolina Pirates&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2016&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,746&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Josh Reed&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;LSU Tigers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2001&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,740&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Taywan Taylor&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Western Kentucky Hilltoppers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2016&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,730&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Brandin Cooks&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Oregon State Beavers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2013&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,730&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Amari Cooper&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Alabama Crimson Tide&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2014&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,727&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Marqise Lee&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;USC Trojans&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2012&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,721&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Davante Adams&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Fresno State Bulldogs&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2013&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,719&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;(Source: Statmuse)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;In &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;college football&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; lore there are a handful of running plays so electrifying that they live forever in the record books — &lt;strong&gt;long touchdown runs&lt;/strong&gt; where a back (or even a quarterback) breaks free and turns a snapshot of chaos into pure speed.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The all-time longest rushing touchdowns have become legends, moments that define a game and sometimes a career. One standout chapter: &lt;strong&gt;Armani Rogers&lt;/strong&gt;, then quarterback for &lt;strong&gt;the Ohio Bobcats&lt;/strong&gt;, sprinted &lt;strong&gt;99 yards for a touchdown&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That kind of explosive play shocks the stadium and rewrites expectations of what’s possible on the gridiron. Yet these aren’t lone flashes. Behind &lt;strong&gt;every historic long TD&lt;/strong&gt; are plays that turned ordinary downs into page-turning plays.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Armani Rogers, Ohio | 99-yard rushing TD&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_543269_Ohio-Bobcats_4c95cf45.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-543342&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Armani Rogers (Source: Ohio University)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Armani Rogers&lt;/strong&gt; stamped his name into college-football lore with a play that defied expectations: taking a shotgun snap in his own end zone, he slipped outside the left tackle and raced down the sideline for a full 99-yard touchdown run — untouched all the way. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That run, against Buffalo in October 2021, set the record for the longest rushing TD by a quarterback in NCAA history. It wasn’t just length — it was timing, athleticism and suddenness. He exploited a defensive mis-step, hit a seam thanks to solid blocking, and after about 20 yards the race was on. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;From there it turned into a pure breakout: a sprint that caught a defense off guard and rewrote what a quarterback run could look like. The play became an instant highlight, and even though his team didn’t end up winning that game, Rogers’ 99-yard dash remains a benchmark.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Montrell Johnson Jr, Louisiana | 99-yard rushing TD&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_543269_Montrell-Johnson-Jr_4960de7b.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-543348&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Montrell Johnson Jr. (Source: James Gilbert/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As a freshman for the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, &lt;strong&gt;Montrell Johnson Jr.&lt;/strong&gt; exploded onto the national radar with a 99-yard touchdown run — tying one of the longest possible plays in college football. That rush didn’t just set a program record; it made him one of only a handful in NCAA history to ever complete a full-field sprint for a score.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;His carry came after his team was pinned deep near their own goal line — not a setting that usually spells fireworks. But with a combination of sharp vision behind blocks, a downhill burst, and sideline speed, he turned danger into a statement. In a single moment he demonstrated how a back’s burst can shift momentum and flip the script.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;What makes the run even more compelling is his youth at the time: a freshman making one of his first big moves under pressure, notching a play that will be referenced anytime anyone in Louisiana dreams of a long, electrifying rush.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Keenan Reynolds, Navy | 88-yard rushing TD&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_543269_Keenan-Reynolds_72f9e01a.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-543352&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Keenan Reynolds (Source: Hunter Martin/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In the ranks of the United States Navy, &lt;strong&gt;Keenan Reynolds&lt;/strong&gt; not only learned discipline but also rewrote the record books with a rare audacity in college football. Operating the Navy’s Triple-Option offense with martial mastery, this quarterback became an unstoppable scoring machine, a true commander of the rushing touchdown. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;His career is defined not just by a single moment, but by a consistent and methodical accumulation of end-zone incursions that culminated in an all-time NCAA Division I record of 88 rushing touchdowns. He wasn’t just a runner; he was the engine, the brain, and the battering ram of the Midshipmen. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Upon concluding his time in Annapolis, he left an astonishing legacy: he not only surpassed Montee Ball’s rushing touchdown mark but also set the record for most rushing yards by an FBS quarterback with 4,559. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;His achievement is doubly impressive, as he accomplished this feat from the quarterback position, demonstrating a lethal efficiency in the ground game that broke traditional molds.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Montee Ball, Wisconsin | 77-yard rushing TD&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_543269_Montee-Ball_3cb3cb46.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-543353&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Montee Ball (Source: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Before Keenan Reynolds ascended to the throne,&lt;strong&gt; Montee Ball&lt;/strong&gt;’s name was synonymous with the pinnacle of college football scoring. Wisconsin’s imposing offensive line was his platform, and Ball, with a blend of power and vision, took care of the rest. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;His 2011 season is one of the most legendary in history, as he tied Barry Sanders’ single-season record of 39 total touchdowns, a figure that had seemed untouchable. His final tally of 77 rushing touchdowns momentarily placed him as the FBS all-time leader, a testament to his consistency and his ability to close out drives with a trip to the promised land. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He was not only prolific but dominant, becoming the only player in college football history to rush for over 100 yards in three consecutive Rose Bowls. His induction into the College Football Hall of Fame cemented his status as one of the most dominant and epic running backs ever to grace the Big Ten conference.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Travis Prentice, Miami (OH) | 73-yard rushing TD&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_543269_Travis-Prentice_a38edf1b.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-543354&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Travis Prentice (Source: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As the turn of the century approached, &lt;strong&gt;Travis Prentice&lt;/strong&gt;, playing for Miami (OH) in the Mid-American Conference (MAC), became the standard-bearer for the rushing touchdown. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With a collegiate career spanning from 1996 to 1999, he not only set the mark of 73 rushing touchdowns, which was the Division I-A record at the time, but he was also distinguished by his incredible durability and ball security, setting NCAA records for the most consecutive carries without a fumble, both in a season and throughout his career. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;His impact wasn’t limited to his conference; he was a recurring semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award and forced voters to acknowledge the talent emanating from a program outside the Power Five conferences.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Kenneth Dixon, Louisiana Tech | 72-yard rushing TD&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_543269_Kenneth-Dixon_27d274e3.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-543356&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Kenneth Dixon (Source: Brett Deering/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;From Ruston, Louisiana, emerged a running back with modern versatility: &lt;strong&gt;Kenneth Dixon&lt;/strong&gt;. He was a prolific scorer for Louisiana Tech, and his mark of 72 rushing touchdowns places him in a tie with the great Ricky Williams. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, what makes his inclusion on this list unique is not just his power as a runner, but his dimension as an all-around weapon. He was a constant threat in both the ground and air game, accumulating a total of 87 career touchdowns (rushing and receiving), a figure that briefly placed him second in NCAA history, just behind Keenan Reynolds. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In 2012, he broke the FBS record for rushing touchdowns in a single season by a freshman with 27, announcing his dominance from the start of his career. He represents the contemporary running back who is not limited to carrying the ball but demands the entire defense’s attention.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Ricky Williams, Texas | 72-yard rushing TD&lt;/h2&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;In the heart of Texas, &lt;strong&gt;Ricky Williams&lt;/strong&gt;’ career was not just a series of numbers; it was a cultural phenomenon that culminated in one of the most iconic Heisman trophies. The player, with his unmistakable style and flowing dreadlocks, shattered multiple records in the 1990s. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;His 72 rushing touchdowns cemented him as a Longhorns and College Football legend. Upon graduation, he held the NCAA career rushing yards record with 6,279 and the rushing touchdowns mark. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He won consecutive NCAA scoring titles and claimed the Heisman Trophy in 1998, in one of the most dominant individual campaigns ever seen, resulting in a staggering 21 NCAA records and 46 University of Texas records. His time in Austin is a golden chapter that exemplified what it means to carry the entire offense on your shoulders.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Ron Dayne, Wisconsin | 71-yard rushing TD&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_543269_Ron-Dayne_48a38a4e.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-543359&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Ron Dayne (Source: Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;When &lt;strong&gt;Ron Dayne&lt;/strong&gt; put on the Badgers uniform, he didn’t just join a team; he became a tectonic force that redefined the standard of durability and production for a college running back. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Known as the “Dayne Train” for his imposing physique and devastating running style, he carved out a place in history with 71 rushing touchdowns, an impressive number that places him among the greatest. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;But his true legend lies in the sheer volume of yards he accumulated: 6,397 career yards (not including bowl games at the time), a mark that broke Ricky Williams’ record and stood for years as the pinnacle of college football. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He was a consistent and dominant four-year back, which translated into four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, a feat he capped off by winning the Heisman Trophy in 1999. He is the archetype of the Big Ten power back: an unstoppable hammer that grew stronger as the game progressed.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Travis Etienne, Clemson | 70-yard rushing TD&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_543269_Travis-Etienne_6db7fff8.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-543360&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Travis Etienne (Source: Bob Levey/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Travis Etienne&lt;/strong&gt; represents the new era of college football: an explosive, versatile running back who was fundamental to a winning dynasty. Leading the Clemson offense during its peak and national championship years, he became the team’s most dangerous offensive weapon, demonstrating elite speed capable of turning a short carry into an 80-yard score. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;His 70 rushing touchdowns place him in an exclusive club, but what sets him apart is his efficiency, averaging an astounding 7.2 yards per carry for his career. He wasn’t just running to the end zone; he was also a lethal receiver, finishing his career with the ACC record for rushing yards (4,952) and the NCAA record for total touchdowns (78) by an ACC player. His impact was instant and sustained, serving as a cornerstone in the NCAA playoff era.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Anthony Thompson, Indiana | 67-yard rushing TD&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_543269_Anthony-Thompson_681a8083.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-543361&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Anthony Thompson (Source: Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In a program not traditionally known for football supremacy, &lt;strong&gt;Anthony Thompson&lt;/strong&gt; emerged as a phenomenon that forced the entire country to look towards Bloomington. Thompson, a running back with a blend of power and elusiveness, was the engine of the Indiana offense in the late 80s. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;His mark of 67 rushing touchdowns was, at one point, the NCAA Division I-A career rushing touchdown record. He shouldered a historic workload, reflected in his Heisman Trophy runner-up finish in 1989, the highest ever achieved by an Indiana player. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In a memorable display that etched his name into the record books, he accumulated 377 yards in a single game against Wisconsin in 1989, setting the NCAA single-game record at the time. He didn’t just score; he rewrote the history of an institution.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Devin Singletary, Florida Atlantic | 66-yard rushing TD&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_543269_Devin-Singletary_ed3d8f87.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-543362&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Devin Singletary (Source: Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Known by his fitting nickname, “Motor,” &lt;strong&gt;Devin Singletary&lt;/strong&gt; was a whirlwind of production for Florida Atlantic in Conference USA (C-USA). In just three seasons, Singletary became one of the most prolific scorers college football had ever seen, accumulating 66 rushing touchdowns. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;His 2017 season is a case study in dominance, as he led the FBS in rushing touchdowns with 32 and became the first FAU player ever to be named an All-American. His playing style was characterized by exceptional vision and an innate ability to break tackles near the goal line. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He proved that greatness and record-breaking ability are not exclusive to elite conferences, leaving an indelible mark on C-USA history and the NCAA scoring list.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Cedric Benson, Texas | 64-yard rushing TD&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251210_BUS_543269_Cedric-Benson_5ede45f3.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-543365&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Cedric Benson (Source: Craig Jones/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At the University of Texas, following the Ricky Williams era, the pressure on &lt;strong&gt;Cedric Benson&lt;/strong&gt; was immense, but he handled it with admirable consistency. He was a four-year running back who surpassed the 1,000-yard mark in each of his four seasons, an accomplishment only a few have ever achieved in NCAA history. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;His 64 rushing touchdowns are the result of this durability and his focus on the constant grind, leading the Longhorns to multiple bowl game victories. As a senior in 2004, he capped off his career by winning the Doak Walker Award as the nation’s best running back, solidifying his legacy as one of the cornerstones of the Texas offense. His tenure in Austin, with its combination of strength and reliability, firmly places him on this elite list.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;For as much hype as &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning&quot;&gt;Arch Manning&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;Texas Longhorns&lt;/strong&gt; had coming into the 2025 &lt;strong&gt;NCAA &lt;/strong&gt;season, the burnt orange fell well short of expectations. Now, the school has decided to make bold tweaks to &lt;strong&gt;Steve Sarkisian’s&lt;/strong&gt; coaching staff.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Coming into the year, Manning, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steve-sarkisian&quot;&gt;Sarkisian&lt;/a&gt;, and Texas expected to compete for a National Championship come January. However, the Longhorns will see &lt;strong&gt;their season end before the ball drops in Times Square&lt;/strong&gt; to ring in 2026. Needless to say, this isn’t how anyone in Austin expected the campaign to turn out. Now, it’s time to address certain areas and regroup. On that note, an assistant coach on Sarkisian’s staff has been relieved of his duties, as reported by &lt;em&gt;Inside Texas&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Assistant coach Chad Scott’s time with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns&quot;&gt;Longhorns&lt;/a&gt; was short-lived&lt;/strong&gt;. The 44-year-old had been hired by Texas in February 2025 to be the program’s running backs coach. Less than one year after, he has been shown the exit door at The Forty Acres. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Last season, Scott had been named the interim head coach for the West Virginia Mountaineers. &lt;strong&gt;Scott had spent five &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa&quot;&gt;NCAA&lt;/a&gt; seasons with the school in Morgantown&lt;/strong&gt;, serving as co-offensive coordinator, run-game coordinator, offensive coordinator, and running backs coach.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251209_BUS_542677_chad-scott_f8466254.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-542681&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Chad Scott during a game with the West Virginia Mountaineers&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Texas’ run game struggled under Scott&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There are several signs that help &lt;strong&gt;paint a clear picture&lt;/strong&gt; on why Scott has now been fired by Texas. Redshirt sophomore &lt;strong&gt;CJ Baxter opting to enter the transfer portal&lt;/strong&gt; may as well be one of them. However, it doesn’t end there. &lt;/p&gt;


        

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&lt;p&gt;Through 12 games in the 2025 NCAA campaign, the Longhorns have registered a total of 1,556 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns—&lt;strong&gt;both marks are the lowest since Sarkisian took over as head coach&lt;/strong&gt; ahead of the 2021 season. Moreover, the fact that Manning was the team’s second-place rushing leader with 244 yards on the ground can’t be overlooked. It was the first time in Sarkisian’s Texas tenure that the Longhorns had a quarterback finish among the rushing podium.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Some may make the case that the Longhorns’ low rushing totals are a consequence of the SEC being a pass-first environment. But Texas still ranks among the bottom-five in the conference in &lt;strong&gt;average rushing yards per game—129.67&lt;/strong&gt; yards on average—only standing above LSU, South Carolina, Alabama, and Oklahoma.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Rumor mill around Texas’ next RB coach&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Though still a long way out from the 2026 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;college football&lt;/a&gt; season, Sarkisian and Texas would like to fill the vacant spot on the staff as soon as possible. On that note, several reports have emerged naming potential candidates to replace Scott at the RB coach position. One name gaining significant traction as of late is former Florida Gators running backs coach and associate head coach &lt;strong&gt;Jabbar Juluke&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251209_BUS_542677_steve-sarkisian-2-1_d7b5f02d.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Steve Sarkisian&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-528908&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt; Head coach Steve Sarkisian of the Texas Longhorns.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Although the Gators’ rushing stats from the past season are far from mind-blowing, the ground game’s struggles can also be credited to the overall chaos that characterized Florida’s year. Most importantly, the &lt;strong&gt;inconsistent passing offense frequently took the wind out of the running attack’s sails&lt;/strong&gt;. When the opposing defense has nothing to fear through the air, it’s much easier to stack the box and neutralize the ground game. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Still, despite the offensive woes, Juluke has shown great ability in helping Jadan Baugh blossom into a star in college football. After Texas watched Baxter enter the portal, the Horns could have great use for a coach who can help star talents reach their full potential. Needless to say, &lt;strong&gt;Manning and the offense would greatly benefit from having a bona fide RB1&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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Manning’s Longhorns part ways with Sarkisian assistant coach

&lt;p&gt;Though &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arch-manning&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Arch Manning&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; has yet to confirm it, all signs indicate the sophomore quarterback will stay another year in &lt;strong&gt;college football&lt;/strong&gt;. However, even if he were to declare for the &lt;strong&gt;2026 NFL Draft&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Steve Sarkisian&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;Texas Longhorns&lt;/strong&gt; are seemingly set at the quarterback position, leading a former four-star talent to set his sights on a fresh start.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Many fans in Austin are still upset about &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/why-are-arch-manning-and-texas-longhorns-not-playing-the-2025-college-football-playoffs&quot;&gt;Manning and the Longhorns not playing in the College Football Playoff&lt;/a&gt;. However, others have seemingly made their peace with that fact. On that note, some players on the program are now looking to make the best decision for their careers in the &lt;strong&gt;NCAA&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On that note, quarterback &lt;strong&gt;Trey Owens&lt;/strong&gt; has decided it’s best for him to search for a fresh start in college football. The former four-star quarterback recruit out of Cy-Fair High School in Cypress, Texas, has now told &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steve-sarkisian&quot;&gt;Sarkisian&lt;/a&gt; and company &lt;strong&gt;he plans to enter the NCAA’s transfer portal&lt;/strong&gt;, as reported by &lt;em&gt;On3&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Wasn’t to be for Owens in Texas&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A five-hour drive separates Cypress from Austin. For a kid born and raised in the Lone Star State, playing for the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns&quot;&gt;Texas Longhorns&lt;/a&gt; was a dream come true. However, Owens &lt;strong&gt;could never establish himself at The Forty Acres&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251208_BUS_541959_trey-owens_76983f22.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-541989&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Trey Owens warming up before a game in the 2024 NCAA season&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A member of the 2024 recruiting class, Owens was behind Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning on the depth chart during his freshman season. He registered two appearances during his first year in college football, but that was about it.  Following the arrival of Troy transfer Matthew Caldwell prior to the 2025 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa&quot;&gt;NCAA&lt;/a&gt; season, Owens’ playing opportunities shrunk even further. As a result, &lt;strong&gt;he never stepped on the field in the 2025 campaign.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Owens is making his decision before Manning confirms his&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Ahead of the 2026 campaign, Manning is expected to stay in college. But even if the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/arch-mannings-relationship-to-nfl-legends-peyton-and-eli-manning-a-look-at-their-family-legacy&quot;&gt;heir to football’s royal QB family&lt;/a&gt; surprisingly declared for the Draft, &lt;strong&gt;the arrival of five-star quarterback Dia Bell&lt;/strong&gt; would mean Owens would have to start from behind to compete for the starting job again.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Instead, the redshirt freshman is opting to transfer to a new program for his sophomore season. Owens will have &lt;strong&gt;three years of eligibility remaining&lt;/strong&gt; in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;college football&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

Texas Longhorns lose former 4-star QB amid uncertainty around Arch Manning's future

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With Manning's NFL Draft decision unclear, Sarkisian learns a QB is leaving Texas

With Arch Manning’s NFL Draft decision unclear, Steve Sarkisian learns a Longhorns QB is leaving Texas

&lt;p&gt;In one shocking turn of events, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/notre-dame&quot;&gt;Notre Dame Fighting Irish&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; were left out of the &lt;strong&gt;College Football Playoff&lt;/strong&gt;. In their place, in came the &lt;strong&gt;Miami Hurricanes&lt;/strong&gt;. Folllowing the controversial decision, Athletic Director &lt;strong&gt;Pete Bevacqua&lt;/strong&gt; has taken a vivid shot at the &lt;strong&gt;Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The school in South Bend, Indiana, is making its frustration visible after the Fighting Irish (10-2) were left out of the College Football Playoff for the 10-2 (6-2 ACC) &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-hurricanes&quot;&gt;Hurricanes&lt;/a&gt;. At the end of the day, the head-to-head record was the tiebreaker between the two rival schools. In addition to the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/notre-dame-makes-strong-decision-after-being-left-out-of-2025-college-football-playoffs&quot;&gt;strong decision made by Notre Dame after being left out of the CFP&lt;/a&gt;, Bevacqua is now  aiming at the entire Atlantic Coast Conference now. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I have tremendous respect for Miami and every team in the ACC. &lt;strong&gt;We were mystified by the actions of the conference&lt;/strong&gt;… to attack their biggest business partner in football and a member of their conference in 24 other sports,” Bevacqua stated, via The Dan Patrick Show. “They have certainly &lt;strong&gt;done permanent damage to the relationship&lt;/strong&gt; between the conference and Notre Dame. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;We didn’t appreciate the fact we were singled out repeatedly and compared to Miami. Not by Miami. Miami has every right to do that. But it raised a lot of eyebrows here that &lt;strong&gt;the conference was taking shots at us&lt;/strong&gt;.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Safe to say Notre Dame is staying independent&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As Notre Dame is one of a select group of independent schools in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;college football&lt;/a&gt;, Bevacqua’s statements &lt;strong&gt;carry much more weight and symbolism&lt;/strong&gt;. While many fans are angry at the Selection Committee, the AD in South Bend shined a light on the ACC, hinting the conference tipped the scale in favor of Miami. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Now, it’s safe to assume &lt;strong&gt;Notre Dame football program won’t be joining the Atlantic Coast Conference any time soon&lt;/strong&gt;—at least not while the wounds are still fresh and open from what some believe to be a betrayal by the ACC toward the Irish.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It’s a tale as old as time in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa&quot;&gt;NCAA&lt;/a&gt;. Notre Dame knows what it wins and loses by staying independent. This time, the Fighting Irish have gotten the short end of the stick. As for the ACC, the conference vouched for a member school to make the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football/cfp-final-rankings-and-bracket-revealed-which-teams-are-playing-the-2025-college-football-playoffs&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;CFP bracket&lt;/a&gt; instead of an independent program in college football, so it really can’t be blamed. However, the story might be seen quite differently in South Bend.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Bevacqua confirms eyebrow-raising clause&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While the Fighting Irish are irate at the latest CFP decision, pointing the finger at collusion by the conferences, they are proving to be once bitten twice shy. Now, a report has come out indicating Notre Dame has &lt;strong&gt;signed a term protecting itself from ever being in the same spot again.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I don’t want to say too much about the memorandum of understanding, but that’s certainly been reported and it’s out there, and &lt;strong&gt;what you said is accurate&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;Bevacqua said on&lt;em&gt; The Dan Patrick Show. “Correct, [if Notre Dame is ranked in the top-12 next year, the school is automatically in].”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to a report from a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between the CFP and Notre Dame, the independent school automatically clinches a playoff berth if it’s ranked 12 or higher in the final college football rankings. Though the report made much noise around the country, Bevacqua has now confirmed it. Needless to say, it didn’t take long for fans to point at &lt;strong&gt;what many call preferential treatment for Notre Dame.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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Not Marcus Freeman: Notre Dame key figure fires candid shot at ACC after CFP snub for Miami

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Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua fires candid shot at ACC after CFP snub for Miami

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