Oklahoma State has emerged as a surprise in the Big 12 under new head coach Eric Morris

Zac Taylor, coach of the Cincinnati Bengals, initially disliked the early bye week in their schedule. However, after a tough three-game stretch, including a 31-24 win against Miami on Sunday, he now appreciates the timing. The game was played in 90-degree heat, which Taylor says was draining. The bye week will help players such as Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Bryan Cook recover from injuries. The Bengals are 3-2 and trail the Ravens in the AFC North. They face Baltimore on Oct. 25. Taylor bel

Deshaun Watson's recent fourth-quarter comebacks have masked issues with the Cleveland Browns' offense. Those problems were evident during Sunday's 17-12 loss to the New York Jets. Watson faced constant pressure and held onto the ball too long, while the running game was inconsistent. Cleveland managed a season-low 198 total yards. Coach Todd Monken says his team needs better execution and coaching. The Browns are also dealing with injuries at the skill positions. Cleveland hosts the AFC North-l

Gavin Williams had 12 of a record 21 strikeouts by Cleveland pitchers, José Ramírez homered on a pitch just above home plate and the Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 to complete a comeback from an 0-2 deficit in their best-of-five AL Division Series. Cle6veland opens the AL Championship Series at Tampa Bay on Monday night, seeking its first World Series trip since 2016. The Guardians/Indians franchise hasn’t won the title since 1948, the longest drought among MLB teams. Guardians pitcher

José Ramírez has powered Cleveland into the AL Championship Series with a postseason surge. The All-Star hit a two-run homer in the Guardians' 2-0 win over the Chicago White Sox in Game 5 of the AL Division Series. Manager Stephen Vogt praised Ramírez for carrying the team. Despite a challenging regular season that included a hand injury, Ramírez has found his form in the playoffs. He went 5 for 12 with two homers and seven RBIs in the last three games against Chicago. Ramírez hopes to continue

Gavin Williams will start for the Cleveland Guardians against the Chicago White Sox in the deciding Game 5 of their AL Division Series on Saturday night. Williams entered in the ninth inning Thursday night and got the final three outs, helping Cleveland to a 9-5 win that evened the best-of-five playoff at two games apiece. He threw 18 pitches, allowing one hit and striking out one. Williams, who led the AL with 248 strikeouts this season, is ready for the challenge. He struck out 11 in his Game

Deshaun Watson is making clutch plays and the Cleveland Browns are winning

Ohio State coach Ryan Day emphasizes urgency as the Buckeyes prepare to face Maryland on Saturday. Despite being nearly five-touchdown favorites, Day stresses the need for improvement. Fifth-ranked Ohio State has tough games ahead against Indiana, Southern California and Oregon. Maryland, struggling with three straight losses, faces speculation about coach Mike Locksley’s future. Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith and Maryland's Chris Durr Jr. are top receivers, making for an exciting matchup. Day seek

The Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 to take a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series. Braden Montgomery hit a two-run double and Sean Burke allowed just one hit in 5 1/3 innings of relief. The surprising White Sox improved to 4-0 in these playoffs — all on the road — and are one win from advancing to the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2005. Jo Adell had an RBI triple for the Guardians, but their offense struggled again. Grant Taylor secured his seco

The Cleveland Guardians are struggling on offense at a crucial time. Despite winning their third straight AL Central title with a late-season surge, their bats have gone cold in the postseason. They managed only four hits in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox in Game 2 of their AL Division Series. The Guardians had just three hits in Saturday's 3-0 loss. Cleveland's batting average improved after the Aug. 3 trade deadline but hasn't carried into the playoffs. Game 3 is set for Wednesday

Joe Burrow doesn't want to panic after the Cincinnati Bengals lost their second straight game, falling to 2-2. The veteran quarterback might reconsider if star wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins miss this week's game at Miami. Chase is in concussion protocol, and Higgins is questionable with a groin strain. Coach Zac Taylor says the Bengals have a plan to manage without them. Cincinnati is already thin at receiver because of other injuries. Meanwhile, Burrow needs to cut down on turnov

Munetaka Murakami delivers a crucial two-run homer for the Chicago White Sox in their 3-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the AL Division Series on Saturday. Manager Will Venable praises Murakami's performance, highlighting his role in the lineup. The White Sox strike quickly after escaping a bases-loaded jam in the third inning. Murakami, one of eight rookies on the postseason roster, celebrates his towering shot with teammates. He signed a two-year deal in December and had 35

The Cleveland Guardians are set to host the Chicago White Sox in Game 1 of the AL Division Series. The teams last faced off two weeks ago, with Cleveland taking two of three. The Guardians ultimately won their third straight division title. Chicago won the season series 7-6. Both teams will start rookie pitchers in Game 1. Chicago's Hagen Smith will face Cleveland's Parker Messick. The White Sox have momentum after sweeping Houston in the Wild Card Series. Cleveland has a .255 batting average si

Todd Monken's confidence in the Browns hasn't wavered, even after a tough season opener against Jacksonville. Cleveland has bounced back and leads the AFC North with a 3-1 record after Thursday's win over Pittsburgh. Deshaun Watson has led game-winning drives in the last three games, something a Browns QB has not accomplished since 1979. The Browns' defense has improved by increasing pressure. Cleveland had a season-high five sacks on Thursday. Rookie wide receivers KC Concepcion and Denzel Bost

Deshaun Watson passed for 268 yards and moved the Browns into position for Andre Szmyt’s career-long 56-yard field goal with 10 seconds remaining that gave Cleveland a 27-24 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Watson completed 24 of 33 passes with a touchdown and an interception. He was 4 of 5 for 46 yards as he led a go-ahead drive in the fourth quarter for the third straight week. The Browns are 3-1 for the first time since 2021. They led 21-7 before Aaron Rodgers rallied the Steelers to tie the

Aaron Rodgers' NFL farewell tour continues with his final scheduled Thursday night game as the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Cleveland Browns. Rodgers is one win shy of tying Tom Brady for the most QB wins on Thursdays. The Steelers have struggled on the road in AFC North Thursday night games, going 0-9. Four of those losses have been against Cleveland. Thursday night marks the 150th all-time meeting between the rivals. Cleveland has won seven straight Thursday night games, the longest active str

Jared Verse is making a big impact on the Cleveland Browns defense, even without getting a sack. The third-year edge rusher leads the Browns with nine quarterback pressures this season. Last Sunday, he had six pressures in a 21-18 victory over Carolina. Verse's efforts helped teammates Mason Graham and Isaiah McGuire get sacks. He was acquired from the Los Angeles Rams in the Myles Garrett trade. Verse has generated 152 pressures since entering the league in 2024, but his sack-conversion rate is

A huge reason why the Cincinnati Bengals won their first two games was that they made significant plays in all three phases. On Sunday, major mistakes on offense, defense and special teams prevented the Bengals from going 3-0 for the first time since 2015. A late turnover on offense, giving up explosive plays on defense and two gaffes on special teams propelled the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 30-27 victory. Instead of having a one-game lead in the AFC North, the Bengals are 2-1 with the rest of the

The Cleveland Browns defense is earning praise for its performance against the Carolina Panthers. Coach Todd Monken gave defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg a game ball after the Browns pressured Carolina quarterback Bryce Young on 26 of his 50 drop-backs during Sunday's 21-18 victory. This pressure limited the Panthers to one touchdown and four field goals. Nine Browns players had multiple pressures, with Jared Verse leading the way. The Browns are now 2-1 for the first time since 2023. They'r