&lt;p&gt;Clark Hunt officially announced that the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot;&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; will leave Arrowhead Stadium. Part of his message has been heavily criticized by fans for downplaying the importance of a venue that forged tradition and championships for the franchise.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Of course, it will be difficult to bid farewell to Arrowhead Stadium in a few years. Like so many of you, Arrowhead reminds me of family memories and unforgettable moments. But the truth is, what makes Chiefs gamedays so special is you. Seats don’t make noise, concrete doesn’t intimidate opponents, parking lots don’t cook barbecue. You do.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The legacy of Arrowhead Stadium is enormous, and as an outdoor facility, its impact through factors such as weather and crowd noise is undeniable. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and Andy Reid took advantage of that, building a dynasty that won the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; three times.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Why are Chiefs leaving Arrowhead Stadium?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Chiefs are leaving Arrowhead Stadium because the Hunt family reached an agreement with the state of Kansas to build a new domed stadium that will open in 2031. Financial support from the state government was key to moving out of Missouri.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;When will Chiefs open their new stadium?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Chiefs will inaugurate their new stadium in Kansas before the 2031 NFL season. If everything goes as expected, Patrick Mahomes would be 36 years old and entering the final stage of his career in a completely different venue that, being new and equipped with high technology, could host the Super Bowl.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The benefit to the entire region will be monumental. A stadium of this caliber will put Kansas City in the running for Super Bowls, Final Fours, and other world-class events. A brand new training facility and headquarters will allow the Chiefs to continue to attract top talent. And the vision for a new mixed-use district will rival that of any sports-anchored development anywhere in the country.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Andy Reid&lt;/strong&gt; is facing his worst ending to an NFL season in a very long time. The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-sign-new-qb-for-andy-reid-after-gardner-minshew-and-patrick-mahomes-injuries&quot;&gt;Kansas City Chiefs signed a new quarterback after Gardner Minshew and Patrick Mahomes’ injuries&lt;/a&gt; by reuniting with &lt;strong&gt;Shane Buechele&lt;/strong&gt;, but some things will probably have to change for the final two weeks of 2025.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Speaking to reporters at a press conference on Tuesday, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid&quot;&gt;Reid&lt;/a&gt; addressed this roster move, admitting that the Chiefs &lt;strong&gt;will have to “back it up a bit” on the playbook since Buechele is returning after a while away&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot;&gt;Chiefs&lt;/a&gt; poached the SMU product off the Buffalo Bills practice squad on Monday &lt;strong&gt;to add depth behind Chris Oladokun&lt;/strong&gt;, who was left as the only healthy quarterback on the roster with Minshew and Mahomes hurt.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Buechele is a familiar face for Reid &lt;strong&gt;from the quarterback’s first two years in the NFL&lt;/strong&gt;, but the Bills had him on their QB room since 2023. That year, the Chiefs waived Buechele after having him for two years as an undrafted free agent out of SMU.&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_20251224_BUS_551070_shane-buechele-1_0b99c3a4.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Shane Buechele warming up before a Chiefs preseason game.&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-551127&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Shane Buechele warming up before a Chiefs preseason game.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Chiefs reunite with Buechele amid injury crisis at QB&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Now, Buechele is providing a &lt;strong&gt;necessary addition to an injury-riddled&lt;/strong&gt; quarterback room to finish the season in Kansas City. &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chris-oladokun-drops-bold-admission-for-andy-reid-to-hear-on-being-chiefs-qb-after-gardner-minshew-patrick-mahomes-injuries&quot;&gt;Chris Oladokun dropped a bold admission for Reid to hear about being the Chiefs QB&lt;/a&gt;, letting the head coach know that he felt comfortable replacing Minshew in Week 16.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Oladokun, who joined the Chiefs in 2022 after being cut by the Pittsburgh Steelers as a rookie, got to work with Buechele before the latter got released. &lt;strong&gt;Now they’re teammates again&lt;/strong&gt;, but Oladokun revealed Wednesday that all this time they still shared a group chat with Mahomes.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;A different offense for Reid to end 2025&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Either way, even if this quarterback room is familiar to Reid, the head coach knows &lt;strong&gt;the offense will have to operate differently&lt;/strong&gt;. Despite practicing with the team, Oladokun and Buechele &lt;strong&gt;never had much responsibilites until this year&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Chiefs, already out of playoff contention and set for a losing record at 6-9, don’t have much to play for, but the upcoming games will allow Reid to evaluate players for 2026. Oladokun is getting the chance to start against the Denver Broncos on Christmas, &lt;strong&gt;hoping to make a case to stay&lt;/strong&gt; in the Chiefs QB room next season.&lt;/p&gt;

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Andy Reid makes tough admission about Chiefs QB play and offense after Shane Buechele signing

&lt;p&gt;Being in contention for the&lt;strong&gt; No. 1 overall pick &lt;/strong&gt;in the&lt;strong&gt; NFL Draft&lt;/strong&gt; is &lt;strong&gt;rarely a positive sign&lt;/strong&gt;—and that’s exactly where the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Las Vegas Raiders&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; find themselves. As the 2025 NFL season winds down, &lt;strong&gt;star defensive end &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/maxx-crosby&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Maxx Crosby&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has sent a clear &lt;strong&gt;message&lt;/strong&gt; to &lt;strong&gt;head coach Pete Carroll&lt;/strong&gt; about the possibility of &lt;strong&gt;finishing&lt;/strong&gt; with the league’s &lt;strong&gt;worst record&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Raiders have endured a highly disappointing season and currently sit at 2–14, tied with the New York Giants for the NFL’s worst record. Both teams are now in a &lt;strong&gt;direct battle for the No. 1 overall pick&lt;/strong&gt; in the 2026 NFL Draft—a &lt;strong&gt;situation that has clearly frustrated Crosby&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“I don’t give a s—t about the pick, to be honest,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Maxx Crosby told media on Wednesday. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;I don’t play for that. That’s not my job. &lt;/strong&gt;My job is to be the best defensive end in the world. That’s what I focus on every day, and being a great leader and being an influence and being that guy on a consistent basis for my team.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;That’s got nothing to do with me. I’ve learned my lesson in the past. You&lt;/strong&gt; can’t control everything. That’s not my job description. My job is to be the best in the world at what I do. And that’s wrecking the game.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What would the Raiders gain with the No. 1 overall pick?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At the moment, the &lt;strong&gt;Giants hold the No. 1 overall pick due to strength-of-schedule tiebreakers&lt;/strong&gt;, even though they share the same record as Las Vegas. If the Raiders finish with a worse record and secure the top selection, it would come with mixed emotions.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On one hand, earning the No. 1 pick would confirm the Raiders as the league’s worst team. On the other, it would give them the &lt;strong&gt;most valuable position in the draft&lt;/strong&gt; and full control over &lt;strong&gt;selecting the top prospect available&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Las Vegas&lt;/strong&gt; is widely expected to &lt;strong&gt;target a quarterback&lt;/strong&gt; in the 2026 NFL Draft. Holding a top pick would significantly &lt;strong&gt;increase its chances&lt;/strong&gt; of landing a &lt;strong&gt;franchise-caliber passer&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During the previous offseason, the &lt;strong&gt;Raiders acquired Geno Smith&lt;/strong&gt; in free agency, but the &lt;strong&gt;veteran quarterback has failed to meet expectations&lt;/strong&gt;. While Smith remains under contract, the organization could prefer &lt;strong&gt;drafting a high-upside quarterback&lt;/strong&gt; who could learn behind him before eventually taking over the offense.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Why the No. 2 pick may not hurt the Raiders&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If New York retains the No. 1 overall pick, &lt;strong&gt;selecting second overall may not be a major setback for Las Vegas&lt;/strong&gt;. The &lt;strong&gt;Giants&lt;/strong&gt; are &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; expected to prioritize a &lt;strong&gt;quarterback after drafting Jaxson Dart&lt;/strong&gt; last year, meaning they likely &lt;strong&gt;wouldn’t block the Raiders&lt;/strong&gt; from their preferred prospect.&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_20251224_BUS_550922_fernando-mendoza_918a51cd.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Fernando Mendoza walking off the field&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-499905&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Fernando Mendoza at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa. &lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore&lt;/strong&gt; are widely viewed as the top signal-callers in the 2026 draft class, and &lt;strong&gt;both would likely still be available at No. 2 overall&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, there is a risk. If the &lt;strong&gt;Giants decide to trade the top pick to a quarterback-needy team&lt;/strong&gt;, that could complicate the Raiders’ plans and force Las Vegas to adjust its draft strategy.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;Andy Reid and the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot;&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have lost &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and Gardner Minshew to injury for the remainder of the season. Chris Oladokun had to step in unexpectedly in the last game against the Titans, and this is what the head coach learned about the former quarterback of the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; when he took over as QB1 and while watching film with him this week.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“He looks forward to it every week. He prepares himself every week to go. So, that’s been an easy transition as far as him with the verbiage and such. So, he jumps in and gets it. He sits behind the offensive drill there and they mock it, the two quarterbacks. Backup quarterbacks mock it as if they’re in. They make the calls and then go about it. So, they stay fresh on that. He’s in a pretty good position that way.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Chiefs’ season has taken a shocking turn. After being &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; favorites at the start of the year, they are now eliminated without their franchise quarterback and without their backup as well. An unbelievable ending for the dynasty.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who did Chiefs just sign?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Chiefs have just signed &lt;strong&gt;Shane Buechele&lt;/strong&gt; to be the team’s backup quarterback after losing Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew to injury. He was on the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Who is Chiefs QB after Patrick Mahomes injury?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Chris Oladokun is the Chiefs’ starting quarterback following Patrick Mahomes’ injury and after it was confirmed that Gardner Minshew is also out for the rest of the season.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Andy Reid admitted that Mahomes has been a great example for Oladokun in his preparation. &lt;em&gt;“He spends time at it. He does when he’s a backup. He does the same thing. He doesn’t have to change a whole lot for this part because he prepares himself that way anyways, but, Pat’s a great example of how to go about it and he’s watched him close. He’s followed right in suit there.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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Andy Reid sends clear message about Chiefs new starting QB after losing Patrick Mahomes

Andy Reid sends clear message about Chiefs new starting QB after losing Patrick Mahomes and Gardner Minshew due to injury



        


&lt;p&gt;Stretching from goal line to open field, some of the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL’&lt;/a&gt;s most iconic plays&lt;/strong&gt; have been &lt;strong&gt;long rushing touchdowns&lt;/strong&gt; that flip momentum in an instant. Backs have shattered defenses with runs that defy tackle charts and fade into league lore.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The benchmark for sheer distance remains impossible to top, first &lt;strong&gt;set in the early 1980s and later matched&lt;/strong&gt;. Those moments crystallize speed, vision, and an offensive line firing on all cylinders.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;But beyond the record, a rich tapestry of explosive long runs spans eras and personnel. From franchise-best bursts to game-changing breakouts, some touchdown dashes have become enduring snapshots of athletic prowess.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What is the longest rushing touchdown in the NFL?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In the long, storied history of the National Football League, every inch counts but the &lt;strong&gt;longest possible rushing touchdown&lt;/strong&gt; from scrimmage is one that spans the entire length of the field.&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_20251224_BUS_550918_Tony-Dorsett_8307746b.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-550958&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Tony Dorsett #33 of the Dallas Cowboys in 1996 (Source: George Rose/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;That mark stands at 99 yards&lt;/strong&gt;, and it has stood the test of time as the official maximum for a run from scrimmage, since the ball must be snapped from within a team’s own 1-yard line.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Two of the greatest running backs of their respective eras share this rarefied record: &lt;strong&gt;Tony Dorsett&lt;/strong&gt; of the Dallas Cowboys and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/derrick-henry&quot;&gt;Derrick Henry&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;of the Tennessee Titans.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On &lt;strong&gt;January 3, 1983&lt;/strong&gt;, Dorsett shattered conventional expectations with a dazzling, &lt;strong&gt;99-yard sprint against the Minnesota Vikings&lt;/strong&gt; on Monday Night Football. It wasn’t just a record, it was a defining moment in a Hall of Fame career.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Decades later, on &lt;strong&gt;December 6, 2018&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tennessee-titans&quot;&gt;Titans&lt;/a&gt; star Derrick Henry replicated that feat, bulldozing through defenders to match Dorsett’s historic run for &lt;strong&gt;Tennessee against Jacksonville&lt;/strong&gt;. That run tied Tony’s record, proving how rare and special such a play truly is&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_20251224_BUS_550918_Derrick-Henry-1_d503dd9f.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-550942&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Derrick Henry of the Tennessee Titans in 2018 (Source: Jason Hanna/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Since that iconic night in Minnesota, no player in NFL history has surpassed the 99-yard rushing touchdown mark, &lt;strong&gt;it remains the longest possible run from scrimmage&lt;/strong&gt; and the highest ground-gain highlight any running back can achieve.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Why 99 yards is as far as you can go in the NFL&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It may seem strange that no player has ever rushed for 100 yards on a single play, but the rules of football make the math clear. &lt;strong&gt;The offensive team cannot snap the ball from inside its own end zone&lt;/strong&gt; and even if its back is pressed against the goal line, the farthest position for a rushing attempt is the 1-yard line.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;From that spot, &lt;strong&gt;the maximum distance to the opposite end zone, where a touchdown is scored, is exactly 99 yards&lt;/strong&gt;. No more, no less. Each foot past that point would already be in the end zone, so the record is bound not by athletic ability, but by the geometry of the gridiron itself.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Because of this setup, any run of 99 yards instantly catapults a back into NFL lore. It’s a blend of speed, vision, blocking and a little bit of luck — a perfect storm that only a handful of players have ever been part of.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;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; are one of the teams making the biggest moves this &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; offseason, slowly beginning to rebuild following the departure of their star player, &lt;strong&gt;Pete Alonso&lt;/strong&gt;. In recent hours, the arrival of a new addition for &lt;strong&gt;Carlos Mendoza&lt;/strong&gt; was confirmed ahead of the upcoming season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Jon Heyman, &lt;strong&gt;the latest acquisition joining the Big Apple comes with a name: Mike Baumann&lt;/strong&gt;. Most recently in the MLB with the Miami Marlins, the 30-year-old pitcher joins the Mets to help, in some way, elevate the team’s level.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Baumann &lt;strong&gt;made his debut in 2021, wearing the Baltimore Orioles’ colors&lt;/strong&gt;. Since then, his short but whirlwind career has seen him suit up for the Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Angels, and even the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Baumann’s numbers last season&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After a solid 2023 campaign where he posted a 3.76 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP over 64.2 innings,&lt;strong&gt; Mike Baumann struggled to maintain his consistency during the 2024 season.&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_20251224_BUS_551163_mike-baumann_60faaa73.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Mike Baumann&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-551174&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt; Mike Baumann #55.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;His &lt;strong&gt;overall ERA rose to 5.55 with a 1.49 WHIP, as he allowed a career-high 59 hits and 36 earned runs&lt;/strong&gt; while bouncing between five different franchises. Despite the statistical dip, Baumann still displayed flashes of his potential, particularly during his early-season stint with the Baltimore Orioles, where he maintained a much more effective 3.44 ERA before being designated for assignment.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Filling the void left by Alonso&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Following &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pete-alonso&quot;&gt;Pete Alonso&lt;/a&gt;’s departure to the Baltimore Orioles on a five-year, $155 million deal, the &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets are shifting toward a “sum-of-the-parts” strategy to remain competitive. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;To fill the massive void at first base, the team signed veteran Jorge Polanco to a two-year, $40 million contract and acquired Marcus Semien via trade to bolster the middle infield. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While the front office is leaning on internal growth from young players like Mark Vientos and Brett Baty, they remain active in the market for additional power, reportedly eyeing stars like Cody Bellinger or Kyle Tucker to protect Juan Soto in the lineup.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-red-sox&quot;&gt;Boston Red Sox&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are entering a pivotal offseason as they consider roster options for 2026. With &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-bregman&quot;&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; approaching free agency, uncertainty lingers over whether the star third baseman will return to Fenway Park.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Boston has already completed two trades with the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/st-louis-cardinals&quot;&gt;St. Louis Cardinals&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; this offseason, building a working relationship that could influence future deals. While a third trade would be surprising, reports suggest the Red Sox are exploring alternatives to Bregman in case he leaves, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-rumors-red-sox-circle-2x-all-star-to-replace-alex-bregman-amid-slow-progress-in-negotiations&quot;&gt;including targeting two-time All-Star &lt;strong&gt;Eugenio Suárez&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; as a potential replacement.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Among the names mentioned, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nolan-arenado&quot;&gt;Nolan Arenado&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; remains the most prominent fallback, heavily linked to Boston last year. The question for the Red Sox is whether the veteran third baseman fits the current roster and payroll strategy, balancing experience with long-term team flexibility.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Is Nolan Arenado a realistic alternative?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal highlighted the situation: &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Finally, there is Arenado, who seemed ready to waive his no-trade clause for Boston last offseason&lt;/strong&gt;, only to remain with the Cardinals when the Red Sox signed Bregman to his three-year, $120 million contract with an opt-out after one year. Arenado, who turns 35 in April, is in offensive decline and owed $37 million over the next two seasons. Maybe he would be energized playing at Fenway and reuniting with his old Colorado Rockies teammate Trevor Story. Or maybe he would just continue to fade.”&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_20251224_BUS_550724_arenado_5a181b4c.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-550731&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Nolan Arenado #28 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a home run. Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Rosenthal emphasized the Red Sox’s priorities: &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;The answer for the Red Sox is Bregman. If not him, Bichette&lt;/strong&gt;. And the way Breslow has operated this offseason, making one economically shrewd move after another, the Sox are in perfect position to strike. They have the money. Time to spend it.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;While Arenado made sense last offseason, the &lt;strong&gt;Red Sox now have multiple options and financial flexibility&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;strong&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/strong&gt; is another alternative if Bregman decides to leave, giving Boston a mix of experience and youth to consider.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Red Sox’s strategy&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With both trades and free-agent moves under consideration, &lt;strong&gt;Boston has acted carefully to protect its farm system and maintain roster flexibility&lt;/strong&gt;. If Bregman returns, there is little reason to pursue other options, but the team is prepared to act quickly if necessary.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;694bd860e2d53b59fb2f06c0&quot; data-title=&quot;If Alex Bregman leaves, should the Red Sox pursue Nolan Arenado?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Red Sox have the payroll and organizational depth to secure their preferred targets&lt;/strong&gt;. This offseason, every decision will determine whether Boston can continue to compete at a high level while balancing immediate success with long-term sustainability.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;In &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt;, trades may as well come in threes. The &lt;strong&gt;Boston Red Sox&lt;/strong&gt; and&lt;strong&gt; St. Louis Cardinals&lt;/strong&gt; could learn that lesson soon as reports indicate the organizations could engage in yet another deal. Meanwhile, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-bregman&quot;&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; remains unsigned in free agency.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Chief baseball officer (CBO) Craig Breslow and the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-red-sox&quot;&gt;Red Sox&lt;/a&gt; have clearly shown their hand in the MLB offseason. Free agency is not where Boston likes to make moves, instead it has &lt;strong&gt;firmly inclined towards the trade market&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Of course, sooner or later, the Red Sox will have to engage in talks with Bregman and his representative, &lt;strong&gt;Scott Boras&lt;/strong&gt;. In the meantime, however, they are staying busy negotiating with other &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; front offices—most notably the Cardinals. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Red Sox and Cardinals engage in trade talks&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After &lt;strong&gt;completing trades with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/st-louis-cardinals&quot;&gt;St. Louis&lt;/a&gt; for Sonny Gray&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;and Willson Contreras&lt;/strong&gt;, Boston is now after All-Star Brendan Donovan. The Gateway to the West may have turned into the “Gateway to the Hub” as the pipeline between the Lou and Beantown stays busy.&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_20251224_BUS_551079_alex-bregman-1-1_b69bd5da.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Alex Bregman&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-547516&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Alex Bregman at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. &lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;The Cardinals and Red Sox also have &lt;strong&gt;discussed a trade&lt;/strong&gt; that would send infielder/outfielder &lt;strong&gt;Brendan Donovan to Boston&lt;/strong&gt;, according to people briefed on the conversations,”&lt;/em&gt; as reported by &lt;em&gt;The Athletic. “Donovan likely would play second base for the Red Sox.&lt;/em&gt;“&lt;/p&gt;


        

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&lt;p&gt;Though Donovan won’t be a replacement for Bregman, the 2022 NL Utility Player Gold Glove Award winner would certainly bolster the lineup. Moreover, reports suggest the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/red-sox-bracing-to-pay-alex-bregmans-steep-asking-price-amid-rumors-of-three-mlb-teams-emerging-as-suitors&quot;&gt;Red Sox are bracing to pay Bregman’s steep asking price&lt;/a&gt;, which could mean trading for Donovan could be complimentary rather than an alternative route for Boston.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Donovan’s stats&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Donovan is coming off a 2025 MLB season in which he was selected to the All-Star Game for the first time in his career. The 28-year-old put up very strong numbers which the Red Sox only hope he can build on when playing at Fenway Park. Last campaign, Donovan registered a 2.7 WAR, &lt;strong&gt;132 hits, 10 home runs, 64 runs, 50 RBIs,&lt;/strong&gt; and a batting average of .287.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; offseason is generating plenty of buzz, and one of the teams that urgently needs to build a competitive roster is the &lt;strong&gt;Philadelphia Phillies&lt;/strong&gt;. There has been a lot of talk about the potential departure of one of &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bryce-harper&quot;&gt;Bryce Harper&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;’s key teammates, a move that, according to a former &lt;strong&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/strong&gt; player, would not be the right decision.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Erik Kratz put together a respectable career in the major leagues, with the Big Apple being his final stop as a professional player. Recently, he shared his stance on &lt;strong&gt;a potential trade involving &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nick-castellanos&quot;&gt;Nick Castellanos&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, whom the Phillies would be willing to shop.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;One of two guys that shows up in the playoffs for the Phillies on a year-in and year-out basis&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Kratz said on &lt;em&gt;Foul Territory. “&lt;strong&gt;It’s Nick Castellanos&lt;/strong&gt;. Be careful everybody when you’re like, ‘I want to run this guy out of town.’ Go watch him play. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“In my opinion, I think Philly fans still look at the batting average, and when it’s on the board, they’re like, ‘Look at his batting average! This guy stinks! We gotta get Nick out of here.&lt;strong&gt; I don’t think you were saying that in the ’24 playoffs when he was coming up clutch, clutch, clutch in the playoffs.&lt;/strong&gt;”&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_20251224_BUS_551103_nick-castellanos_48a3241a.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Nick Castellanos&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-551123&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies.n&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Castellanos’ numbers last season&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The 33-year-old Nick Castellanos experienced a significant statistical decline during the 2025 season with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies&quot;&gt;Phillies&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;strong&gt; His batting average dropped to .250, while his OPS sat at just .694&lt;/strong&gt;, a sharp contrast to his dominant 2024 postseason where he hit .412 with a 1.059 OPS. Ultimately, Castellanos finished the year with 17 home runs, marking a visible dip in power and efficiency compared to the high standards he set the previous year.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Could Castellanos be on his way out of Philadelphia?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With the arrival of Adolis García on a one-year deal, the&lt;strong&gt; Phillies have made it clear that Nick Castellanos is likely on his way out &lt;/strong&gt;to free up payroll and defensive space. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While his $20 million salary for 2026 makes a trade difficult, the franchise seems determined to move on, &lt;strong&gt;potentially targeting the Seattle Mariners or the Cleveland Guardians as landing spots&lt;/strong&gt;. Both teams are in need of veteran right-handed power and could be willing to take a chance on a rebound season if the Phillies agree to cover a portion of his remaining contract.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Harper needs talent around him&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Bryce Harper continues to perform at an elite level, but it is clear that &lt;strong&gt;he cannot carry the Phillies to a World Series title alone.&lt;/strong&gt; To finally secure a championship, the franchise must surround him with consistent offensive support and elite pitching depth to alleviate the pressure. Without additional high-caliber talent to complement his leadership, Harper’s window to bring a trophy back to Philadelphia may begin to close.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;It’s safe to say 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; have had an &lt;strong&gt;MLB &lt;/strong&gt;offseason of two tales so far. What started off as a discouraging ride with the departures of &lt;strong&gt;Edwin Diaz&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Pete Alonso&lt;/strong&gt; has now been looking a tad more promising. However, that doesn’t mean all of their wishes will turn true. On that note, &lt;strong&gt;Alex Bregman and Bo Bichette&lt;/strong&gt; might have to be scratched off &lt;strong&gt;Steve Cohen’s&lt;/strong&gt; shopping list.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;MLB’s &lt;strong&gt;Opening Day is still a little ways down the road&lt;/strong&gt;. Thus, time is not exactly of the essence for the Mets. However, New York would like to put together its puzzle for the 2026 season as soon as possible. With &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-bregman&quot;&gt;Bregman&lt;/a&gt; and Bichette still unsigned, the prospect of landing one of two elite free agents is enough for fans to grow hopeful.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, the latest report around the league indicates that’s more of an utopian scenario than an ideal outcome to a challenging &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; offseason. If New York is unwilling to &lt;strong&gt;make a splash to meet Bregman or Bichette’s price tags&lt;/strong&gt;, then not even the perks of life in The Big Apple can keep the Mets’ dream alive.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Alex Bregman and Bo Bichette are the best right-handed batting free agents, but &lt;strong&gt;likely will command more years than the Mets want to tolerate&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon stated on&lt;em&gt; The Athletic.&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_20251224_BUS_550908_alex-bregman-2_2308e0aa.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Alex Bregman walking&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-548289&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Alex Bregman at Fenway Park in Boston&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How much would Bregman and Bichette cost?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Coming off stellar campaigns for the Red Sox and Blue Jays, both Bregman and Bichette &lt;strong&gt;saw their value skyrocket&lt;/strong&gt; in MLB with reports indicating that they could put pen to paper on ground-breaking deals.&lt;/p&gt;


        

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&lt;p&gt;As reported by &lt;em&gt;The Athletic&lt;/em&gt;, Bregman is &lt;strong&gt;eyeing a six-year, $171 million deal&lt;/strong&gt; in his next MLB deal. As for Bichette, the shortstop who is willing to shift into the second base position could ask for a &lt;strong&gt;five-year, $130 million contract&lt;/strong&gt;, via &lt;em&gt;ESPN’s &lt;/em&gt;Kiley McDaniel.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Cash-strapped&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Needless to say, the &lt;strong&gt;Mets who already allocate a payroll of $277.3 million&lt;/strong&gt; may be unwilling to commit to such long-term contracts. While Bichette holds the upper hand in terms of age—turning 28 before the season—his struggles to stay consistent could steer the Mets away.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Regardless of whether Bregman or Bichette sign with the Mets, &lt;strong&gt;they look far from done &lt;/strong&gt;in the MLB offseason. On the contrary, all signs indicate that something is brewing in Queens.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cameroon&quot;&gt;Cameroon&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will square off against&lt;strong&gt; Gabon &lt;/strong&gt;in the Matchday 1 of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/africa-cup-of-nations&quot;&gt;2025 Africa Cup of Nations&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;group stage. Here’s all the key information, including the match date, kickoff time, and streaming options for fans 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/live/preview/bein-sports/?title=Watch+the+Africa+Cup+of+Nations+Online+with+fuboTV&amp;amp;irad=638202&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Cameroon vs Gabon online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Two familiar rivals get a chance to bounce back as &lt;strong&gt;Gabon &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;Cameroon &lt;/strong&gt;square off after both narrowly missing Intercontinental Qualifier spots. &lt;strong&gt;Gabon &lt;/strong&gt;fell in the semifinals to &lt;strong&gt;Nigeria &lt;/strong&gt;and will look to maximize what could be one of &lt;strong&gt;Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang&lt;/strong&gt;’s final runs at the international level.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, &lt;strong&gt;Cameroon &lt;/strong&gt;enters eager to respond after a shock loss to &lt;strong&gt;DR Congo&lt;/strong&gt;. With the &lt;em&gt;Indomitable Lions&lt;/em&gt; led by the attacking spark of &lt;strong&gt;Bryan Mbeumo&lt;/strong&gt;, this matchup offers both sides a prime opportunity to open their AFCON campaign with a statement result.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Cameroon vs Gabon match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cameroon &lt;/strong&gt;take on&lt;strong&gt; Gabon &lt;/strong&gt;for the Matchday 1 of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Africa Cup of Nations &lt;/strong&gt;group stagethis&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Wednesday, December 24&lt;/strong&gt;. The action is set to kick off at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;3:00 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_20251224_BUS_550650_Pierre-Aubameyang-of-Gabon_53c3f22a.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Pierre Aubameyang&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-525613&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Pierre Aubameyang of Gabon – Michael Steele/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Cameroon vs Gabon: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;3:00 PM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;CT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;2:00 PM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;MT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;1:00 PM&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;PT:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;12:00 PM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Cameroon vs Gabon in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Catch this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025 Africa Cup of Nations&lt;/strong&gt; clash between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Cameroon &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Gabon &lt;/strong&gt;live in the USA, streaming on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/stream/live/preview/bein-sports/?title=Watch+the+Africa+Cup+of+Nations+Online+with+fuboTV&amp;amp;irad=638202&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Other options: Fanatiz USA, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español and beIN SPORTS Connect.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Cameroon vs Gabon live in the USA: 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al%20nassr&quot;&gt;Al Nassr&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; delivered a commanding performance against &lt;strong&gt;Al Zawraa&lt;/strong&gt; in the group stage finale of the &lt;strong&gt;AFC Champions League Two&lt;/strong&gt;, with &lt;strong&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/strong&gt; providing crucial assists. The match ended 5-1, with Al Nassr controlling possession from start to finish and creating multiple scoring opportunities. Al Zawraa struggled to respond, unable to find a consistent rhythm against a highly organized Al Nassr. The victory secured a perfect record for Al Nassr in Group D.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The first half saw Al Nassr open the scoring through Kingsley Coman, following sharp combinations with Angelo Gabriel and Joao Felix. &lt;strong&gt;Wesley and Cristiano Ronaldo also made key contributions, helping extend the lead to 4-0&lt;/strong&gt; before halftime. Al Zawraa managed a goal through Ibrahim Gbadamosi, reducing the deficit slightly, but it was not enough to shift momentum.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In the second half, both teams made several substitutions, yet Al Nassr maintained dominance. &lt;strong&gt;Kingsley Coman completed his brace after a clever setup from Joao Felix&lt;/strong&gt;, while Al Zawraa could not capitalize on their chances. The match ended 5-1, showcasing Al Nassr’s tactical depth and attacking quality. &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt;’s involvement in the buildup highlighted his impact in the team’s continental campaign.&lt;/p&gt;

Al Nassr and Al Zawraa clash in the AFC Champions League Two

Welcome to our live blog of the AFC Champions League Two group stage finale.
Al Nassr face Al Zawraa today in a decisive matchup, with knockout stage implications still in play. Al Nassr arrive having already secured qualification and first place in the group, while Al Zawraa need a result to advance.
Stay with us for key information and minute-by-minute updates as both teams square off in this continental showdown.

Start time!

Al Nassr vs Al Zawraa will get underway at 11:00 AM ET (PT:8:00 AM)

Today's venue

King Saud University Stadium, commercially known as Al-Awwal Park, hosts today’s AFC Champions League Two match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The stadium, which serves as Al Nassr’s home ground, has been operated by Saudi Media Company since September 2020 and features a seating capacity of 25,000, providing the stage for this decisive group finale.
Here's how it looks:
<figure class="image"><img class="size-full wp-image-550822" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251224_BUS_550752_al-nassr-stadium_43ba6b0f.webp&width=1920&height=1080" alt="A general view inside the stadium Al-Awwal Park." width="1920" height="1080"><figcaption> A general view inside the stadium Al-Awwal Park.</figcaption></figure>

Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing today?

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/is-cristiano-ronaldo-playing-today-for-al-nassr-vs-al-zawraa-in-2025-afc-champions-league-two-matchday-6">Everything points to Cristiano Ronaldo being involved in today’s match</a>, as he has been named in the squad and is expected to be part of the starting lineup for Al Nassr against Al Zawraa. The Portuguese star is set to return after weeks of strategic rotation designed to manage fatigue, with head coach Jorge Jesus stating clearly, “Cristiano Ronaldo will be there for the game against Al Zawraa,” leaving no doubt about his availability for this group stage finale.

Al Nassr confirmed lineup!

Al Nassr have officially confirmed their starting lineup for today’s match against Al Zawraa, with Cristiano Ronaldo included in the XI and wearing the captain’s armband.
Confirmed lineup: Bento Krepski; Sultan Al-Ghannam, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Ali Lajami Saad, Abdullah Al-Khaibari; Marcelo Brozovic and Angelo Gabriel; Kingsley Coman, Wesley Teixeira, Joao Felix, and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Al Zawraa confirmed lineup! 

Al Zawraa have confirmed their starting XI for today’s match against Al Nassr: Jalal Hassan; Kadhim Raad Mohammed, Bajad M., Akam Hashem, H. Falah; Nasib, Hassan, Karar Nabel, Nizar Mahmoud Al-Rashdan; Mahdi Al-Humaidan, Ibrahim Tomiwa.
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Recent head-to-head results

<ul>
<li>October 1, 2025 – AFC Champions League Two: Al Zawraa 0–2 Al Nassr</li>
<li>April 23, 2019 – AFC Champions League: Al Zawraa 1–2 Al Nassr</li>
<li>April 8, 2019 – AFC Champions League: Al Nassr 4–1 Al Zawraa</li>
</ul>
Al Nassr have won all three recent meetings in continental competition.

Teams on the field ahead of kickoff

The teams are already on the pitch completing the final pre-match formalities, with kickoff just minutes away at Al-Awwal Park.

0' - Game is underway! (0-0)

The match is officially underway at Al-Awwal Park, with Al Nassr and Al Zawraa getting the final group stage clash rolling in Riyadh.

2' - Early fouls set the tone (0-0)

Just one minute into the match and two fouls have already been called. Al Zawraa committed the first infringement on Angelo of Al Nassr, before Angelo responded moments later with a foul of his own on Hasan as the tempo quickly picked up.

7' - Al Nassr control possession early (0-0)

Al Nassr are controlling possession in the opening minutes and continue searching for space to create damage in the final third. However, the first shot of the match belongs to Al Zawraa, as Mahdi recovered the ball and played a deep pass down the left flank to Al-Humaidan, whose effort sailed well over the crossbar.

10' - Cristiano Ronaldo tests his range (0-0)

Cristiano Ronaldo takes a long-range effort from outside the penalty area for his first warning of the match, but the shot rises well over the crossbar.

13' GOOOOOAL OF AL NASSR (1-0)

Al Nassr strike first after a brilliant team move. A sharp passing sequence ends with an unstoppable one-two between Angelo Gabriel and Kingsley Coman, freeing Coman inside the box, where he finishes calmly to give Al Nassr the early lead.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">🚨🚨| GOAL: KINGSLEY COMAN PUTS AL NASSR AHEAD!! Al Nassr 1-0 Al Zawraa<a href="https://t.co/dkFlJzrIFt">pic.twitter.com/dkFlJzrIFt</a>— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) <a href="https://twitter.com/centregoals/status/2003861780670673402?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2025</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

19' GOOOOAL FOR AL NASSR!! (2-0)

Al Nassr double their advantage after a sequence of relentless pressure. Wesley produced a spectacular run down the flank and delivered a cross toward Cristiano Ronaldo, but Al Zawraa’s defense cleared the danger at the last moment. The resulting corner, taken by Brozovic, fell back to Wesley at the edge of the area, and he unleashed a powerful, unstoppable strike to make it 2-0.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">🚨🚨| GOAL: WESLEY DOUBLES THE LEAD!!! Al Nassr 2-0 Al Zawraa<a href="https://t.co/bne55aGyZH">pic.twitter.com/bne55aGyZH</a>— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) <a href="https://twitter.com/centregoals/status/2003863385503678743?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2025</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

26' - Al Nassr push for a third (2-0)

Al Nassr are looking to take full advantage of the momentum and the blow dealt to Al Zawraa as they hunt for a third goal. Al Nassr continue to exploit the right flank, with Wesley emerging as the most dangerous and unbalancing player on the pitch in an outstanding performance so far.

29' - GOOOOAL FOR AL NASSR! (3-0)

After sustained pressure in search of a third goal, Al Nassr capitalize on a corner kick. Joao Felix forced the set piece with a deflected shot, then delivered the corner himself, where Abdulelah Al Amri rose to finish and extend the lead.

36' - Al Nassr survive Al Zawraa’s best chance (3-0)

Al Nassr are let off the hook after Al Zawraa create their clearest opportunity of the match. Hasan produced a strong individual move and forced the goalkeeper into a sharp save, deflecting the ball out for a corner kick that ultimately came to nothing.

42' - Al Zawraa push before halftime (3-0)

Al Zawraa are looking to pull one back in the closing minutes of the first half to stay in the match. All Zawraa are trying to hold possession, but a lack of precision in the final third continues to stall their attacks.

44' - GOOOOOAL OF AL NASSR (4-0)

Al Nassr strike again with a moment of pure quality. Wesley burst down the flank and cut the ball back into the middle, where Cristiano Ronaldo produced a sublime chipped assist over the defense. Joao Felix timed his run perfectly and finished with a delicate chip of his own, extending the lead in emphatic fashion.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">🚨🚨| GOAL: JOAO FELIX MAKES IT FOUR WITH AN ASSIST FROM CRISTIANO RONALDO!! Al Nassr 4-0 Al Zawraa<a href="https://t.co/nE1lVEsnsS">pic.twitter.com/nE1lVEsnsS</a>— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) <a href="https://twitter.com/centregoals/status/2003869622706356546?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2025</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

45' - Halftime at Al-Awwal Park (4-0)

The first half comes to an end in Riyadh with Al Nassr firmly in control. Al Nassr head into the break with a commanding four-goal advantage after a dominant opening 45 minutes.

45' - Substitutions for Al Zawraa (4-0)

Al Zawraa make changes before the start of the second half as Hasan Abdulkareem and Karar Nabel leave the match, with Qasim Majid and Hayder Abdulkareem coming on in an attempt to shift the momentum.

45' - Second half is underway (4-0)

The second half gets underway at Al-Awwal Park, with changes for both sides. Al Nassr have also made a substitution, as Cristiano Ronaldo exits the match and Mohammed Marran comes on to lead the attack.

50' - GOOOOOAL OF AL ZAWRAA! (4-1)

Al Zawraa pull one back with a well-worked move. Substitute Qasim Majid split the defense with a perfectly weighted through ball, sending Ibrahim Gbadamosi in on goal, where he finished with composure to cut into the deficit.

56' - GOOOOOAL FOR AL NASSR! (5-1)

Al Nassr respond immediately to restore their four-goal cushion. Saad Al Nasser delivered the assist, Joao Felix smartly let the ball run with a clever dummy, and Kingsley Coman arrived to finish with class and complete his brace.
<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">🚨🚨| GOAL: KINGSLEY COMAN WITH A BRACE FOR AL NASSR!! Al Nassr 5-1 Al Zawraa<a href="https://t.co/PUnINTy70w">pic.twitter.com/PUnINTy70w</a>— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) <a href="https://twitter.com/centregoals/status/2003877403710706033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2025</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

62' - Substitutions for both teams (5-1)

Both teams make changes as the match continues. For Al Zawraa, Faisal Alhumaidan leaves the field and Bani Hani comes on. Al Nassr also rotate their lineup, with Joao Felix, Kingsley Coman, and Brozovic exiting, while Haroune Camara, Ali Al Hassan, and Rakan Al Ghamdi are introduced.

68' - Al Zawraa look to close the gap again (5-1)

Al Zawraa are attempting to cut the deficit once more. While signs of fatigue and frustration are visible, the Al Zawraa know goal difference could still prove decisive in the race for qualification. Al Nassr also made another change, with Angelo Gabriel leaving the match and Nader Al Sharari coming on.

72' - Al Nassr maintain control despite changes (5-1)

Despite the changes, Al Nassr continue to apply constant pressure and do not allow Al Zawraa to move the ball forward comfortably. The spaces being left open are creating dangerous situations, and the psychological impact of the scoreline is clearly evident as the match enters its later stages.

77' - Substitution for Al Zawraa (5-1)

Al Zawraa make another change as Nizar Mahmoud Al Rashdan leaves the match and Ali Sadeq comes on in the latter stages.

82' - Substitution for Al Zawraa (5-1)

Another change for Al Zawraa as Ibrahim Gbadamosi exits the match and Murad Mohammed comes on as they continue to adjust in the final minutes.

87' - Al Nassr see out the match (5-1)

The match is practically decided, with Al Zawraa showing little intent to reduce the deficit. Al Nassr remain in full control, continuing to dominate possession and game management.

90' - Full time at Al-Awwal Park (5-1)

The match ends with a comprehensive victory for Al Nassr over Al Zawraa. Cristiano Ronaldo shines with key assists as Al Nassr complete a dominant display to close out their AFC Champions League Two group stage campaign.

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Al Nassr defeated Al Zawraa 5-1 in the 2025–26 AFC Champions League Two, with Cristiano Ronaldo providing key assists and Kingsley Coman scoring a brace in a dominant performance.
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&lt;p&gt;The spotlight returns to continental action as &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-nassr&quot;&gt;Al Nassr&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, led by coach &lt;strong&gt;Jorge Jesus&lt;/strong&gt;, host &lt;strong&gt;Al Zawraa&lt;/strong&gt; in &lt;strong&gt;Matchday 6&lt;/strong&gt; of the &lt;strong&gt;2025 AFC Champions League Two&lt;/strong&gt;. While both teams have already secured qualification, the fixture has drawn attention for reasons beyond the standings. Follow &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/al-nassr-vs-al-zawraa-live-cristiano-ronaldo-set-for-2025-afc-champions-league-two-debut&quot;&gt;Al Nassr vs Al Zawraa live&lt;/a&gt; with us!&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;At the center of the discussion is &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, who has yet to appear in the competition after an early agreement with the coaching staff to manage his workload. That plan was designed to limit fatigue during a demanding stretch of the season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, &lt;strong&gt;the 28‑day pause in domestic competition has shifted the dynamics&lt;/strong&gt;. With Saudi league play on hold due to the national team’s Arab Cup commitments, Al Nassr &lt;strong&gt;now view this match as a chance to regain rhythm and rebuild competitive sharpness&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo starts, makes AFC Champions League Two debut&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo &lt;strong&gt;is starting&lt;/strong&gt; for Al Nassr today, &lt;strong&gt;being the team’s captain&lt;/strong&gt; against Al Zawraa. Al Nassr head coach &lt;strong&gt;Jorge Jesus had already anticipated in his pre‑match press conference that Ronaldo would play&lt;/strong&gt;, affirming his inclusion in the squad after weeks of strategic rotation aimed at managing fatigue. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“Cristiano Ronaldo will be there for the game &lt;/strong&gt;against Al‑Zawraa tomorrow (today),&lt;strong&gt;”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; he said. After resting the previous games, CR7 is &lt;strong&gt;making his debut&lt;/strong&gt; in the 2025-26 AFC Champions League two today.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Al Nassr lineup vs Al Zawraa today&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Here’s the &lt;strong&gt;Al Nassr starting XI for today’s AFC Champions League Two Matchday 6 clash&lt;/strong&gt; against Al Zawraa: Bento, Sultan, Amri, Saad, Khaibari, Brozovic, Angelo, Coman, Wesley, Joao Felix, Ronaldo.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arsenal&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Arsenal&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Crystal Palace&lt;/strong&gt; are set to clash in the 2025-26 &lt;strong&gt;EFL Cup&lt;/strong&gt; quarterfinals today. These two Premier League powerhouses are competing for a coveted spot in the semifinals, with fans eagerly anticipating the outcome to see which team advances to the next round.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This showdown features two London-based teams experiencing contrasting fortunes in the Premier League and international competitions. &lt;strong&gt;Arsenal currently lead the league by two points over Manchester City&lt;/strong&gt;, one of the tournament’s most formidable teams.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, Crystal Palace sit three points shy of an international tournament spot in the standings&lt;strong&gt; and trail Arsenal by 10 points&lt;/strong&gt;. Nevertheless, they are competing in the UEFA Conference League, where they progressed to the next round just last week.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Arsenal are also excelling in the Champions League, topping the standings and &lt;strong&gt;securing direct qualification to the next round with an impressive 6-0-0 record&lt;/strong&gt;. These two teams present differing narratives yet share a common goal: reaching the semifinals of the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/efl-cup&quot;&gt;EFL Cup&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Arsenal beat Crystal Palace?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If Arsenal defeat Crystal Palace today, they will progress to the EFL Cup semifinals.&lt;/strong&gt; It’s important to note that this stage consists of single-match games, and Arsenal have the home advantage in this encounter.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;A victory would set up a classic London derby between Arsenal and Chelsea, as “The Blues” &lt;strong&gt;await the winner of this quarterfinal clash in the semifinals&lt;/strong&gt;, after beating Cardiff last week.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Arsenal and Crystal Palace tie?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If Arsenal and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/crystal-palace&quot;&gt;Crystal Palace&lt;/a&gt; tie today, the match will proceed to a penalty shootout &lt;/strong&gt;to determine who advances to the semifinals. This change in format means there is no extra time, a rule that has been in place since the 2018-19 season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens if Arsenal lose against Crystal Palace?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If Arsenal lose to Crystal Palace today, they will be eliminated from the EFL Cup&lt;/strong&gt; and miss the opportunity to face Chelsea in the semifinals. Regardless of the margin of defeat or if it comes by penalties, Arsenal would then shift their focus to their other ongoing competitions.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Defending last season’s success in &lt;strong&gt;MLS&lt;/strong&gt; and reclaiming the championship will be &lt;strong&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/strong&gt;’s primary goal. Far from resting on its laurels, the club continues to strengthen its roster to support &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; in the best possible way for the season ahead.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Facundo Mura, who has been playing for Racing Club in Argentina, is reportedly set to join the Herons&lt;/strong&gt; ahead of the upcoming season. According to the latest report from Cesar Luis Merlo on his X account,&lt;strong&gt; the defender turned down interest from River Plate&lt;/strong&gt; in order to team up with Messi.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Argentine transfer market expert also revealed that &lt;strong&gt;Mura will sign a contract with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami&quot;&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/a&gt; through June 2029&lt;/strong&gt;. This way, Javier Mascherano will add experience to a defense that may have been one of the team’s weakest points.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Mura began his professional soccer career at Estudiantes de La Plata, had a brief stint with Colon, and most recently played for Racing Club. There, he celebrated winning the 2024 Copa Sudamericana. With his contract running out, the defender is joining Inter Miami &lt;strong&gt;as a free agent&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Inter Miami look to add another Argentine&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Inter Miami &lt;strong&gt;are also reportedly showing strong interest in acquiring Giovani Lo Celso&lt;/strong&gt; to further bolster their star-studded midfield. The MLS side views the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/inter-miami-reportedly-want-to-pair-lionel-messi-and-rodrigo-de-paul-with-another-argentina-international&quot;&gt;Argentine international as an ideal creative partner for Messi and Rodrigo De Paul&lt;/a&gt;, aiming to leverage their existing chemistry from the national team.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;While securing a deal for the Real Betis midfielder would require a significant move, Inter Miami appear determined to bring his vision and tactical versatility to Florida as&lt;strong&gt; they continue to build a championship-caliber roster &lt;/strong&gt;around their core of veteran stars.&lt;/p&gt;

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SOCCER

&lt;p&gt;Although the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;college football&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; season is still ongoing with the playoffs in full swing, many programs are no longer competing for anything and are already looking ahead. One of them is the &lt;strong&gt;Florida State Seminoles&lt;/strong&gt;, who were able to enjoy &lt;strong&gt;Tommy Castellanos&lt;/strong&gt;’ talent despite not reaching their goals.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, Mike Norvell received news in the past few hours that could change his plans for the upcoming season: &lt;strong&gt;Castellanos, through an open letter on his social media, confirmed that he is declaring for the next NFL Draft.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This quarterback class has shown remarkable talent, featuring names like Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, and Dante Moore, although some of them have not yet officially confirmed their decision to make the jump to the NFL.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The record of five wins and seven losses &lt;strong&gt;may have marked Castellanos’ final experience wearing the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-state&quot;&gt;Seminoles&lt;/a&gt;’ colors&lt;/strong&gt;, a program where he was able to fully develop his talent after arriving from Boston College.&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_20251224_BUS_550990_tommy-castellanos_80fd6f75.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Tommy Castellanos&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-489772&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Tommy Castellanos #1 of the Florida State Seminoles.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Castellanos’ farewell&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Castellanos has finally made the decision to take the next step in his career and, &lt;strong&gt;through a heartfelt message on his official Instagram account&lt;/strong&gt;, not only thanked the Florida State Seminoles but also everyone who supported him during his time at Boston College.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“To Florida State, thank you for changing my life,”&lt;/em&gt; the QB started. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Being a Seminole has been an absolute dream come true&lt;/strong&gt;. From the relationships built to the moments that will stay with me forever, I’m proud to graduate from this incredible university and I will carry the garnet and gold with me wherever I go.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;To Boston College, thank you for changing my life&lt;/strong&gt;. Being a part of such an amazing institution has been one of the greatest honors I could ever experience. I’m excited to announced that I will be declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;In certain &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;NCAAF&lt;/a&gt; seasons, the end zone became familiar territory for a &lt;strong&gt;select group of runners&lt;/strong&gt;. Short-yardage carries turned routine, goal-line chances piled up and touchdown totals began climbing beyond what most years ever produce.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Those spikes rarely came by accident. Heavy workloads, dominant offensive lines and game scripts that favored the run pushed some players into weekly scoring roles. Over time, the numbers separated themselves.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;These &lt;strong&gt;rushing touchdown totals&lt;/strong&gt; remain unusually intact. They sit above the rest not as anomalies, but as results of sustained opportunity and control, shaped by offenses that knew exactly where their most reliable points would come from.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Barry Sanders | Rush TD: 37&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_20251223_BUS_550314_Barry-Sanders-1_2a90c6ab.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-550519&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Barry Sanders (Source: Heisman)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Barry Sanders&lt;/strong&gt;’ 1988 season at Oklahoma State stands as a high-water mark in NCAAF history — not just for the raw total of 37 rushing touchdowns, but for the relentlessness with which he scored them. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In an era defined by power football and clock-burning ground games, he was a blemish on every defensive game plan he faced, turning every short run into a potential six-pointer. That season, he didn’t just pile up numbers; he rewrote expectations for what a back could do in an 11-game college schedule, still unmatched decades later.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Montee Ball | Rush TD: 33&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_20251223_BUS_550314_Montee-Ball-1_d10dc5e2.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-550373&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Montee Ball (Source: Mark Cunningham/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In 2011, &lt;strong&gt;Montee Ball&lt;/strong&gt; became synonymous with red-zone dominance for Wisconsin. His 33 rushing touchdowns came as part of a season in which he also led the nation in scoring, doing damage both on the ground and through the air. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;His production didn’t occur in fits and starts — it was the result of a Badgers offense built to grind, convert and keep defenders guessing. His ability to finish drives consistently was a central thread in one of the most efficient scoring campaigns in FBS history.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Bryson Daily | Rush TD: 32&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_20251223_BUS_550314_Bryson-Daily_b1bb6396.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-550507&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Bryson Daily (Source: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bryson Daily&lt;/strong&gt;’s 2024 campaign at Army marked a rare emergence of a quarterback on the single-season rushing touchdown leaderboard, a space usually reserved for feature backs. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With 32 rushing scores, he blended option-style quarterbacking with a nose for the pylon, exploiting the Black Knights’ triple-option system to devastating effect. His performances weren’t just prolific, they reflected a scheme and player in perfect sync, turning the ground game into Army’s most reliable source of points.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Devin Singletary | Rush TD: 32&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_20251223_BUS_550314_Devin-Singletary-1_310a81ce.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-550508&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Devin Singletary (Source: Rob Foldy/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Devin Singletary&lt;/strong&gt;’s 2017 season with Florida Atlantic was a showcase of explosiveness meshed with consistency. Known in college circles as “The Truth,” he churned out touchdowns behind a mix of burst and toughness, creating scoring chances from the first quarter to the fourth. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He wasn’t merely a beneficiary of opportunity; he maximized each trip inside the red zone, turning FAU’s offensive balance into a scoring machine that terrorized defenses across the Conference USA schedule.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Kapri Bibbs | Rush TD: 31&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_20251223_BUS_550314_Kapri-Bibbs_02595379.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-550509&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Kapri Bibbs (Source: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kapri Bibbs&lt;/strong&gt;’ climb into the 30-touchdown club was an ascent few projected at the season’s start. At Colorado State in 2013, he emerged as a dual-threat weapon who wore down opponents with physicality and timing, consistently finding the end zone whether the game called for power runs or slashing cutbacks. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;His 31 rushing touchdown campaign stands not just as a testament to his own skill, but to an offense that found ways to confront pressure directly and convert it into points week after week.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Keenan Reynolds | Rush TD: 31&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_20251223_BUS_550314_Keenan-Reynolds-1_26070e77.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-550510&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Keenan Reynolds (Source: Rob Carr/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In 2013, Navy’s &lt;strong&gt;Keenan Reynolds&lt;/strong&gt; turned the Midshipmen’s option attack into a scoring machine, finishing his sophomore year with 31 rushing touchdowns — an extraordinary feat for a quarterback in the run-oriented attack of Annapolis. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;He wasn’t just piling up yardage; he was the centerpiece of a relentless ground game that punished over-aggressive defenses near the goal line. That season also marked his emergence as an elite college ball carrier, foreshadowing the career rushing-TD total that would make him the all-time FBS leader in that category by the end of his Navy run.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Ashton Jeanty | Rush TD: 29&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_20251223_BUS_550314_Ashton-Jeanty_8c9738cd.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-550511&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Ashton Jeanty (Source: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ashton Jeanty&lt;/strong&gt;’s 2024 journey at Boise State unfolded as one of the most electric seasons by a running back in recent memory. The junior carved his way into the 29-touchdown club while rewriting the Broncos’ single-season rushing record and challenging national milestones typically held by legends. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Week after week, he demonstrated a rare blend of power and creativity, repeatedly breaking through tackles and turning standard carries into highlight-worthy scoring runs. His campaign also helped propel Boise State into the College Football Playoff landscape, underscoring how his production became synonymous with his team’s success.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Melvin Gordon | Rush TD: 29&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_20251223_BUS_550314_Melvin-Gordon_cd8f7938.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-550514&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Melvin Gordon (Source: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The 2014 season for Wisconsin’s &lt;strong&gt;Melvin Gordon &lt;/strong&gt;was a study in efficiency and consistency. Operating behind one of the most respected offensive lines in the Big Ten, he racked up 29 rushing touchdowns as part of a broader campaign that also placed him near the top of FBS rushing yardage lists. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Unlike some of his peers, his rushes blended brute strength with sudden acceleration, hammering down the stretch and repeatedly converting short fields into points. That season remains a benchmark for power backs emerging from traditionally balanced, physical offenses.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Kevin Smith | Rush TD: 29&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_20251223_BUS_550314_Kevin-Smith_49650f94.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-550516&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Kevin Smith (Source: Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In 2007, &lt;strong&gt;Kevin Smith&lt;/strong&gt;’s season at UCF didn’t just break school records — it announced his name on the national stage. His 29 rushing touchdowns came as part of a breakout year that combined durability with spike-week production, helping anchor a Knights offense that wore down defenses game after game. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;His output was part of a broader tapestry that saw him also approach top-tier single-season rushing yardage, illustrating how consistency in finishing trips can elevate a back from good to historically notable.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Mike Rozier | Rush TD: 29&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_20251223_BUS_550314_Mike-Rozier_fc1f1d50.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-550520&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Mike Rozier (Source: Heisman)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Long before modern spread offenses reshaped college scoring, &lt;strong&gt;Mike Rozier&lt;/strong&gt;’s 1983 campaign at Nebraska showcased old-school ground dominance. His 29 rushing touchdowns anchored an offense built on power and physicality, setting the tone for the Cornhuskers’ rush-first identity during that era. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;His ability to find seams and convert opportunities was less a product of scheme innovation than brute force and timing — traits that would later define his play at the professional level and secure his place among the most memorable backs of his time.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-table&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;Rushing touchdowns&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Barry Sanders&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Oklahoma State Cowboys&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1988&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;37&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Montee Ball&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wisconsin Badgers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2011&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;33&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bryson Daily&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Army Black Knights&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2024&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;32&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Devin Singletary&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Florida Atlantic Owls&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2017&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;32&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Kapri Bibbs&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Colorado State Rams&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2013&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;31&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Keenan Reynolds&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Navy Midshipmen&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2013&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;31&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Ashton Jeanty&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boise State Broncos&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2024&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;29&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Melvin Gordon&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wisconsin Badgers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2014&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;29&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Kevin Smith&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;UCF Golden Knights&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2007&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;29&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Mike Rozier&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Nebraska Cornhuskers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1983&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;29&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Derrick Henry&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Alabama Crimson Tide&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2015&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;28&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Jay Ajayi&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boise State Broncos&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2014&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;28&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Toby Gerhart&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Stanford Cardinal&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2009&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;28&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Willis McGahee&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Miami Hurricanes&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2002&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;28&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Terry Metcalf&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Long Beach State 49ers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1971&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;28&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Blake Corum&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Michigan Wolverines&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2023&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;27&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Anthony Wales&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Western Kentucky Hilltoppers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2016&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;27&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Kenneth Dixon&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Louisiana Tech Bulldogs&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2012&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;27&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Collin Klein&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Kansas State Wildcats&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2011&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;27&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bernard Pierce&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Temple Owls&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2011&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;27&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Ricky Dobbs&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Navy Midshipmen&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2009&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;27&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Lee Suggs&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Virginia Tech Hokies&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2000&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;27&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Ricky Williams&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Texas Longhorns&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1998&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;27&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Najee Harris&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Alabama Crimson Tide&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2020&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;26&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;James Conner&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Pittsburgh Panthers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2014&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;26&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;&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; have been through the wringer in the 2025 &lt;strong&gt;college football&lt;/strong&gt; season. With one game left on the schedule, Texas is already putting together its roster for next year. On that note, &lt;strong&gt;DeAndre Moore Jr. &lt;/strong&gt;has made up his mind, announcing his decision to the program in Austin.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Moore Jr. struggled to establish himself as a bona fide No. 1 wide receiver in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/texas-longhorns&quot;&gt;Longhorns&lt;/a&gt;’ offense. With Manning and company having a tough time at different stages of the &lt;strong&gt;NCAA &lt;/strong&gt;season, it was only logical for the junior wideout to be inconsistent week in and week out.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As the 2025 campaign reached an early end for the Longhorns, Moore Jr. faced a crucial decision. The 21-year-old could declare for the &lt;strong&gt;2026 NFL Draft &lt;/strong&gt;or stay for another season in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/college-football&quot;&gt;college football&lt;/a&gt;. One thing seemed clear: &lt;strong&gt;Moore Jr. wasn’t returning to The Forty Acres&lt;/strong&gt;. Now, that’s been confirmed.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Texas WR DeAndre Moore plans to &lt;strong&gt;enter the NCAA transfer portal&lt;/strong&gt;,” &lt;/em&gt;as reported by &lt;em&gt;On3&lt;/em&gt;. Moore has one year of eligibility remaining, as he was a member of the 2023 recruit class.&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_20251222_BUS_549858_deandre-moore-jr_147359fb.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-549916&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;DeAndre Moore Jr. during a game with Texas&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Moore Jr.’s stats&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Moore Jr. reeled in 38 catches for &lt;strong&gt;532 receiving yards (second-best on the Longhorns roster) and four touchdowns&lt;/strong&gt; during the 2025 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ncaa&quot;&gt;NCAA&lt;/a&gt; season—his second full campaign in college football. His production was quite similar to his totals from 2024. &lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/college-football/arch-manning-receives-important-statement-from-longhorns-key-teammate-after-his-first-season-as-a-starter-in-the-ncaaf&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;Last year, Moore Jr. caught 37 passes for 456 yards and seven touchdowns. The biggest drop came in the scoring department, along with the fact that Moore Jr. &lt;strong&gt;couldn’t evolve into a clear-cut WR1&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Now, he will transfer to another program, where he hopes to chase silverware while further improving his draft stock. Still, the WR1 title in the 2027 class is virtually secured by Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Moore Jr. couldn’t take over&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Coming off a strong sophomore year in 2024, many believed Moore Jr. was poised for a stellar season with Manning under center. Moore Jr. had been the best receiver outside of Matthew Golden, Isaiah Bond, and tight end Gunnar Helm. &lt;strong&gt;With all three leaving for the NFL&lt;/strong&gt;, it was only reasonable to believe Moore would pick up the slack and take advantage of the opportunity. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, he wasn’t as electric as the Longhorns had hoped, nor was Texas as well-rounded as Moore Jr. would have liked. In the end, a &lt;strong&gt;fresh start might be the best decision&lt;/strong&gt; for both sides. Now, Moore Jr. will draw interest from several powerhouses in college football.&lt;/p&gt;

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College football’s single-season interception records: Which QBs took the biggest risks? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-state&quot;&gt;Washington State&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will square off with&lt;strong&gt; Utah State &lt;/strong&gt;inthe&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. &lt;/strong&gt;Here you’ll find all the key details, including the official game date, kickoff time, and streaming information, so you don’t miss a moment of this marquee showdown.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191261?irad=399332&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Washington State vs Utah State online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/utah-state&quot;&gt;Utah State&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;’s focus is firmly on the present as it looks to secure its first winning season since 2021 under first-year head coach &lt;strong&gt;Bronco Mendenhall&lt;/strong&gt;, who has stabilized the program despite late-game miscues that limited its progress.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Aggies &lt;/strong&gt;bring sideline continuity into this matchup, while &lt;strong&gt;Washington State&lt;/strong&gt; is navigating transition after &lt;strong&gt;Jimmy Rogers&lt;/strong&gt;’ departure and aiming to reach a winning record before incoming head coach &lt;strong&gt;Kirby Moore&lt;/strong&gt; takes over, setting up an urgency-filled showdown with plenty on the line that fans won’t want to miss.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Washington State vs Utah State match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Washington State &lt;/strong&gt;face&lt;strong&gt; Utah State &lt;/strong&gt;in the&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;2025 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl &lt;/strong&gt;this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Monday, December 22,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;with kickoff scheduled for&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;2:00 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_20251222_BUS_546784_Bryson-Barnes_0d0e3f1c.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-546788&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Bryson Barnes of the Utah State Aggies – Chris Gardner/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Washington State vs Utah State: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 2:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 1:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 12:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 11:00 AM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Washington State vs Utah State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Don’t miss the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025 college football&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;showdown between&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Washington State &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Utah State, &lt;/strong&gt;streaming live on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191261?irad=399332&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;You can also catch the action on ESPN.&lt;/p&gt;

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College football’s single-season interception records: Which QBs took the biggest risks?