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NBA: Boston hangs a record number on Philly as preseason hits the home stretch
The Celtics hung 144 points on the 76ers in a 144-106 preseason rout Saturday at TD Garden. [NBC Sports Boston](https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/live-updates-celtics-sixers-preseason-highlights-score-analysis/806909/?amp=1) The 144 points set a Boston preseason record. [NBC Sports Boston](https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/live-updates-celtics-sixers-preseason-highlights-score-analysis/806909/?amp=1) Payton Pritchard scored 25 to lead the way. [NBC Sports Boston](https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/live-updates-celtics-sixers-preseason-highlights-score-analysis/806909/?amp=1) Jayson Tatum added 23. [NBC Sports Boston](https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/live-updates-celtics-sixers-preseason-highlights-score-analysis/806909/?amp=1) Offseason additions Mitchell Robinson and Paul George made their preseason debuts for Boston. [NBC Sports Boston](https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/live-updates-celtics-sixers-preseason-highlights-score-analysis/806909/?amp=1) Philadelphia played without Joel Embiid and LeBron James. [NBC Sports Boston](https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/live-updates-celtics-sixers-preseason-highlights-score-analysis/806909/?amp=1)
James Harden made his 2026 preseason debut in Cleveland's 119-105 win over Orlando on Sunday at Rocket Arena. [Akron Beacon Journal](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/pro/cavs/2026/10/11/cleveland-cavaliers-score-orlando-magic-preseason-game-espn/92195688007/) Harden scored a game-high 24 points. [Akron Beacon Journal](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/pro/cavs/2026/10/11/cleveland-cavaliers-score-orlando-magic-preseason-game-espn/92195688007/) He shot 7-of-10 from the field and 3-of-5 from three in 26 minutes. [Akron Beacon Journal](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/pro/cavs/2026/10/11/cleveland-cavaliers-score-orlando-magic-preseason-game-espn/92195688007/)
In Denver, the Nuggets beat the Bulls 133-128 on Sunday. [On Tap Sports Net](https://ontapsportsnet.com/nba/chicago-bulls/leonard-miller-26-bulls-nuggets-preseason-recap/) Bulls forward Leonard Miller came off the bench for 26 points. [On Tap Sports Net](https://ontapsportsnet.com/nba/chicago-bulls/leonard-miller-26-bulls-nuggets-preseason-recap/) Miller shot 11-of-14 from the field and 4-of-6 from three. [On Tap Sports Net](https://ontapsportsnet.com/nba/chicago-bulls/leonard-miller-26-bulls-nuggets-preseason-recap/)
Injury news piled up over the weekend. Kings center Maxime Raynaud suffered a right patellar subluxation in Saturday's game against the Warriors. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/kings/2026/10/10/maxime-raynaud-injury-update-kings-warriors-preseason-game/92199564007/) Golden State won the game 111-106. [Sportradar](https://sportradar.com/?q=9176848074064917033) Raynaud left the court on a wheelchair and was later seen on crutches. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/kings/2026/10/10/maxime-raynaud-injury-update-kings-warriors-preseason-game/92199564007/) Sacramento announced he will be reevaluated in approximately two weeks. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/kings-c-maxime-raynaud-exits-preseason-game-with-right-knee-injury--flm-2026-10-11/) Before the injury, Raynaud had 10 points on 3-of-3 shooting with six rebounds, one assist and one block in nine minutes. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/kings/2026/10/10/maxime-raynaud-injury-update-kings-warriors-preseason-game/92199564007/)
Spurs forward Carter Bryant left Saturday's 102-98 loss to the Suns in the second quarter with an apparent ankle injury. [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/nba/spurs/onsi/spurs-carter-bryant-leaves-preseason-game-with-injury) Bryant planted his right foot on teammate Devin Vassell's foot. [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/nba/spurs/onsi/spurs-carter-bryant-leaves-preseason-game-with-injury) Bryant was replaced by Stephon Castle and did not return. [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/nba/spurs/onsi/spurs-carter-bryant-leaves-preseason-game-with-injury) The Spurs gave no further update after the game. [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/nba/spurs/onsi/spurs-carter-bryant-leaves-preseason-game-with-injury)
Grizzlies forward Isaiah Stewart was diagnosed with a sprained left ankle. [RealGM](https://basketball.realgm.com/news/wiretap/tags/24/NBA-Injury) Memphis announced Friday that Stewart will be re-evaluated in two weeks. [RealGM](https://basketball.realgm.com/news/wiretap/tags/24/NBA-Injury) Stewart suffered the injury during a preseason game against the Hawks. [RealGM](https://basketball.realgm.com/news/wiretap/tags/24/NBA-Injury) Memphis acquired Stewart from the Pistons over the offseason for three second-round picks. [RealGM](https://basketball.realgm.com/news/wiretap/tags/24/NBA-Injury)
Jazz big man Kyle Filipowski had offseason surgery to fix a herniated disc in his back. [RealGM](https://basketball.realgm.com/news/wiretap/tags/24/NBA-Injury) Filipowski has not yet returned to on-court work. [RealGM](https://basketball.realgm.com/news/wiretap/tags/24/NBA-Injury) Coach Will Hardy says Filipowski is progressing well. [RealGM](https://basketball.realgm.com/news/wiretap/tags/24/NBA-Injury)
Five more preseason games tip today. The London Lions visit the Trail Blazers at 4 ET at Moda Center. [Sportshistori](https://www.sportshistori.com/2025/09/nba-preseason-schedule-dates-times-how-to-watch.html) The Nets visit the Wizards at 7 ET at Capital One Arena. [Sportradar](https://sportradar.com/?q=7240047619699130069) The Thunder visit the Hawks at 7 ET at State Farm Arena. [EssentiallySports](https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-thunder-vs-hawks-where-to-watch-injury-report-and-everything-you-need-to-know/) The Timberwolves visit the Knicks at 7:30 ET at Madison Square Garden on NBA TV. [Awful Announcing](https://awfulannouncing.com/viewing-picks/october-12-2026-watch-bills-rams-and-lcs.html) The Spurs visit the Jazz at 9 ET at Delta Center. [Sportradar](https://sportradar.com/?q=3783916378249819637)
The 2026-27 regular season opens Tuesday, October 20. [USA Today FTW](https://ftw.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2026/08/11/nba-schedule-leaks-2026-27-rumors-updates-news/91254072007/) Opening night: the Celtics visit the Pistons at 3 ET. [USA Today FTW](https://ftw.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2026/08/11/nba-schedule-leaks-2026-27-rumors-updates-news/91254072007/) The 76ers visit the Knicks at 7 ET. [USA Today FTW](https://ftw.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2026/08/11/nba-schedule-leaks-2026-27-rumors-updates-news/91254072007/) The Thunder visit the Spurs at 9:30 ET. [USA Today FTW](https://ftw.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2026/08/11/nba-schedule-leaks-2026-27-rumors-updates-news/91254072007/) All three games are on NBC. [USA Today FTW](https://ftw.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2026/08/11/nba-schedule-leaks-2026-27-rumors-updates-news/91254072007/) ESPN and ABC coverage begins October 21. [ESPN Press Room](https://espnpressroom.com/press-release/espn-and-abc-unveil-american-express-nba-tip-off-and-christmas-day-broadcast-schedules-for-the-2026-27-regular-season/) The Timberwolves visit the Heat at 7:30 ET on October 21. [ESPN Press Room](https://espnpressroom.com/press-release/espn-and-abc-unveil-american-express-nba-tip-off-and-christmas-day-broadcast-schedules-for-the-2026-27-regular-season/) The Warriors visit the Lakers at 10 ET on October 21. [ESPN Press Room](https://espnpressroom.com/press-release/espn-and-abc-unveil-american-express-nba-tip-off-and-christmas-day-broadcast-schedules-for-the-2026-27-regular-season/)
Preseason is winding down and the injury tents are already filling up. The real games start October 20, and they cannot get here fast enough.
Source: NBC Sports Boston, Akron Beacon Journal, On Tap Sports Net, USA Today, Reuters, Sports Illustrated, RealGM, Sportradar, Awful Announcing, ESPN Press Room, EssentiallySports.
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MLB: Cleveland's pitchers wrote history, and now the Rays are waiting
Cleveland beat Chicago 2-0 in Game 5 of the ALDS on Saturday at Progressive Field. [Associated Press](https://forbeseu.com/guardians-stun-white-sox-with-21-strikeouts-to-win-alds-after-0-2-deficit/) The Guardians won the series 3-2 and advanced to the ALCS. [Associated Press](https://forbeseu.com/guardians-stun-white-sox-with-21-strikeouts-to-win-alds-after-0-2-deficit/) José Ramírez hit a two-run home run off Sean Burke in the fourth inning. [Associated Press](https://forbeseu.com/guardians-stun-white-sox-with-21-strikeouts-to-win-alds-after-0-2-deficit/) Those were the only runs of the game. [Associated Press](https://forbeseu.com/guardians-stun-white-sox-with-21-strikeouts-to-win-alds-after-0-2-deficit/) Gavin Williams struck out 12 over five and two-thirds innings. [Akron Beacon Journal](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/mlb/cleveland-guardians/2026/10/10/gavin-williams-ties-cleveland-playoff-strikeout-record-guardians-white-sox-alds/92199266007/) Williams allowed one hit and two walks. [Akron Beacon Journal](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/mlb/cleveland-guardians/2026/10/10/gavin-williams-ties-cleveland-playoff-strikeout-record-guardians-white-sox-alds/92199266007/) The 12 strikeouts tied the Cleveland franchise single-game postseason record. [Akron Beacon Journal](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/mlb/cleveland-guardians/2026/10/10/gavin-williams-ties-cleveland-playoff-strikeout-record-guardians-white-sox-alds/92199266007/) Guardians pitchers struck out 21 White Sox total. [Associated Press](https://forbeseu.com/guardians-stun-white-sox-with-21-strikeouts-to-win-alds-after-0-2-deficit/) The 21 strikeouts set a single-game record for a nine-inning postseason game. [Associated Press](https://forbeseu.com/guardians-stun-white-sox-with-21-strikeouts-to-win-alds-after-0-2-deficit/) Cade Smith recorded the final five outs for the save. [Akron Beacon Journal](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/mlb/cleveland-guardians/2026/10/10/cleveland-guardians-game-score-tonight-live-updates-stats-white-sox/92164813007/) Cleveland rallied from an 0-2 series deficit. [Associated Press](https://forbeseu.com/guardians-stun-white-sox-with-21-strikeouts-to-win-alds-after-0-2-deficit/) The Guardians dropped Games 1 and 2 at home, then won Games 3, 4 and 5. [Associated Press](https://forbeseu.com/guardians-stun-white-sox-with-21-strikeouts-to-win-alds-after-0-2-deficit/)
ALCS Game 1 is tonight. The Guardians visit the Rays with first pitch at 8 ET at Tropicana Field. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/playoffs/2026/10/10/alcs-rays-guardians-series-schedule-dates-time-tv-channel/92167347007/) The game is on TBS, truTV and HBO Max. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/playoffs/2026/10/10/alcs-rays-guardians-series-schedule-dates-time-tv-channel/92167347007/) Cleveland left-hander Foster Griffin gets the start. [Akron Beacon Journal](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/mlb/cleveland-guardians/2026/10/11/cleveland-guardians-foster-griffin-alcs-game-1-rays/92210521007/) Tampa Bay counters with right-hander Drew Rasmussen. [Akron Beacon Journal](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/mlb/cleveland-guardians/2026/10/11/cleveland-guardians-foster-griffin-alcs-game-1-rays/92210521007/) The Rays swept the Yankees in three games in the ALDS. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/playoffs/2026/10/10/alcs-rays-guardians-series-schedule-dates-time-tv-channel/92167347007/) Tampa Bay holds home-field advantage. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/playoffs/2026/10/10/alcs-rays-guardians-series-schedule-dates-time-tv-channel/92167347007/) This is Cleveland's second ALCS trip in three years. [Akron Beacon Journal](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/mlb/cleveland-guardians/2026/10/11/cleveland-guardians-foster-griffin-alcs-game-1-rays/92210521007/) This is the Rays' first ALCS in six years. [Akron Beacon Journal](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/mlb/cleveland-guardians/2026/10/11/cleveland-guardians-foster-griffin-alcs-game-1-rays/92210521007/)
The NLCS is already underway, and Milwaukee drew first blood. The Brewers beat the Dodgers 2-1 in Game 1 on Sunday in Milwaukee. [Associated Press](https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/turang-homers-and-milwaukees-bullpen-delivers-as-the-brewers-beat-the-dodgers-2-1-in-nlcs-opener) Milwaukee leads the series 1-0. [Associated Press](https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/turang-homers-and-milwaukees-bullpen-delivers-as-the-brewers-beat-the-dodgers-2-1-in-nlcs-opener) Brice Turang tied the game with a solo home run off Tarik Skubal in the fourth. [Associated Press](https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/turang-homers-and-milwaukees-bullpen-delivers-as-the-brewers-beat-the-dodgers-2-1-in-nlcs-opener) Luis Lara drove in the go-ahead run with an RBI single in the fifth. [Associated Press](https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/turang-homers-and-milwaukees-bullpen-delivers-as-the-brewers-beat-the-dodgers-2-1-in-nlcs-opener) Jacob Misiorowski started for Milwaukee and went four and one-third innings with five strikeouts. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2026/10/11/brewers-dodgers-live-updates-score-highlights-nlcs-game-1--live/92177783007/) Skubal went five innings with seven strikeouts and took the loss. [Associated Press](https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/turang-homers-and-milwaukees-bullpen-delivers-as-the-brewers-beat-the-dodgers-2-1-in-nlcs-opener) Trevor Megill earned the save. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2026/10/11/brewers-dodgers-live-updates-score-highlights-nlcs-game-1--live/92177783007/) This is the first NLCS between two 100-win teams since the 1976 Reds vs Phillies. [Associated Press](https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/turang-homers-and-milwaukees-bullpen-delivers-as-the-brewers-beat-the-dodgers-2-1-in-nlcs-opener) The Dodgers are seeking a third straight title. [Associated Press](https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/turang-homers-and-milwaukees-bullpen-delivers-as-the-brewers-beat-the-dodgers-2-1-in-nlcs-opener) The Dodgers swept the Brewers in last year's NLCS. [Associated Press](https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/turang-homers-and-milwaukees-bullpen-delivers-as-the-brewers-beat-the-dodgers-2-1-in-nlcs-opener)
NLCS Game 2 is also tonight. The Dodgers visit the Brewers at 5 ET on Fox. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/dodgers/2026/10/11/brewers-vs-dodgers-when-is-nlcs-game-2/92212761007/) Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts for Los Angeles. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/dodgers/2026/10/11/brewers-vs-dodgers-when-is-nlcs-game-2/92212761007/) Logan Henderson starts for Milwaukee. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/dodgers/2026/10/11/brewers-vs-dodgers-when-is-nlcs-game-2/92212761007/)
World Series Game 1 is scheduled for Friday, October 23, on Fox. [ESPN Press Room](https://espnpressroom.com/press-release/every-2026-mlb-postseason-game-on-espn-radio-through-the-world-series-presented-by-capital-one/)
Twenty-one strikeouts, a rested Tampa Bay club waiting at home, and two Game 1s on the schedule tonight. October is officially cooking.
Source: Associated Press, Akron Beacon Journal, USA Today, NBC Sports, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, ESPN Press Room.
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NFL: Week 5 delivered overtime drama, a London stunner and a tie
The Ravens beat the Falcons 30-23 in overtime on Sunday Night Football in Atlanta. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/tyler-huntley-ravens-rally-beat-falcons-ot--flm-2026-10-12/) Tyler Huntley started in place of Lamar Jackson, who was out with an ankle injury. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/tyler-huntley-ravens-rally-beat-falcons-ot--flm-2026-10-12/) Huntley completed 24 of 32 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/tyler-huntley-ravens-rally-beat-falcons-ot--flm-2026-10-12/) Huntley ran in the game-winning one-yard touchdown in overtime. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/tyler-huntley-ravens-rally-beat-falcons-ot--flm-2026-10-12/) Derrick Henry ran for 102 yards on 24 carries. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/tyler-huntley-ravens-rally-beat-falcons-ot--flm-2026-10-12/) Henry also ran in the tying two-point conversion. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/tyler-huntley-ravens-rally-beat-falcons-ot--flm-2026-10-12/) Kyle Hamilton sealed the win with an overtime interception of Tua Tagovailoa. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/tyler-huntley-ravens-rally-beat-falcons-ot--flm-2026-10-12/) Tagovailoa played his first game for Atlanta in relief of Michael Penix Jr. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/tyler-huntley-ravens-rally-beat-falcons-ot--flm-2026-10-12/) Penix suffered a rib injury on the final drive of regulation. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/tyler-huntley-ravens-rally-beat-falcons-ot--flm-2026-10-12/) The Ravens improved to 4-1 and sit atop the AFC North. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/tyler-huntley-ravens-rally-beat-falcons-ot--flm-2026-10-12/) The Falcons fell to 2-3. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/tyler-huntley-ravens-rally-beat-falcons-ot--flm-2026-10-12/)
The Packers routed the Bears 31-7 at Lambeau Field. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/10/11/packers-bears-live-updates-score-highlights--live/92177075007/) Jordan Love threw for 367 yards and two touchdowns. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/10/11/packers-bears-live-updates-score-highlights--live/92177075007/) Both touchdowns went to Christian Watson. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/10/11/packers-bears-live-updates-score-highlights--live/92177075007/) Watson finished with six catches for 143 yards. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/10/11/packers-bears-live-updates-score-highlights--live/92177075007/) Matthew Golden added 121 receiving yards. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/10/11/packers-bears-live-updates-score-highlights--live/92177075007/) Mar'Shawn Lloyd scored his first two NFL touchdowns. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/10/11/packers-bears-live-updates-score-highlights--live/92177075007/) The Packers forced five turnovers, including three interceptions. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/10/11/packers-bears-live-updates-score-highlights--live/92177075007/) Xavier McKinney had two of the interceptions. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/10/11/packers-bears-live-updates-score-highlights--live/92177075007/) Green Bay held Chicago to 246 total yards while gaining 428. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/10/11/packers-bears-live-updates-score-highlights--live/92177075007/) Packers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave is likely done for the season with an Achilles tendon injury. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl-injury-roundup-defensive-injuries-dot-nfc-north--flm-2026-10-12/) Hargrave fell without contact in the fourth quarter and was carted off with 1:53 left. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl-injury-roundup-defensive-injuries-dot-nfc-north--flm-2026-10-12/) It is the second straight week Green Bay lost a standout defender to an Achilles tear. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl-injury-roundup-defensive-injuries-dot-nfc-north--flm-2026-10-12/) Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper was lost last week and is also out for the season. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl-injury-roundup-defensive-injuries-dot-nfc-north--flm-2026-10-12/)
The 49ers stayed perfect with a 32-29 win over the Seahawks in Seattle. [Seahawks Wire](https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2026/10/11/seahawks-vs-49ers-social-media-reactions-to-nfl-week-5-loss/92211577007/) Brock Purdy threw for 189 yards and two touchdowns. [Seahawks Wire](https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2026/10/11/seahawks-vs-49ers-social-media-reactions-to-nfl-week-5-loss/92211577007/) Mike Evans caught seven passes for 113 yards and a touchdown. [Seahawks Wire](https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2026/10/11/seahawks-vs-49ers-social-media-reactions-to-nfl-week-5-loss/92211577007/) Eddy Pineiro kicked a 44-yard field goal with 1:56 left to win it. [Seahawks Wire](https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2026/10/11/seahawks-vs-49ers-social-media-reactions-to-nfl-week-5-loss/92211577007/) The 49ers improved to 5-0. [Seahawks Wire](https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2026/10/11/seahawks-vs-49ers-social-media-reactions-to-nfl-week-5-loss/92211577007/) Seattle suffered its second loss of the season. [Seahawks Wire](https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2026/10/11/seahawks-vs-49ers-social-media-reactions-to-nfl-week-5-loss/92211577007/)
The Jaguars stunned the Eagles 19-17 in London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl-roundup-jaguars-stun-eagles-final-seconds-london--flm-2026-10-11/) Cam Little kicked a 57-yard field goal as time expired. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl-roundup-jaguars-stun-eagles-final-seconds-london--flm-2026-10-11/) Ameer Abdullah set it up with a 53-yard kickoff return. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl-roundup-jaguars-stun-eagles-final-seconds-london--flm-2026-10-11/) Trevor Lawrence threw for 331 yards and two touchdowns. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl-roundup-jaguars-stun-eagles-final-seconds-london--flm-2026-10-11/) The Jaguars improved to 4-1 with their third straight win. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl-roundup-jaguars-stun-eagles-final-seconds-london--flm-2026-10-11/) The Eagles fell to 2-3 with their third straight loss. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl-roundup-jaguars-stun-eagles-final-seconds-london--flm-2026-10-11/)
The Vikings beat the Saints 23-13 in New Orleans. [Saints](https://www.neworleanssaints.com/game-day/2026/reg-week5/vikings-at-saints/recap) Minnesota improved to 5-0 and sits in first place in the NFC North. [Saints](https://www.neworleanssaints.com/game-day/2026/reg-week5/vikings-at-saints/recap) Kyler Murray completed 24 of 30 passes for 229 yards and one touchdown. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/vikings-remain-undefeated-defense-dominates-saints--flm-2026-10-11/) Aaron Jones rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/vikings-remain-undefeated-defense-dominates-saints--flm-2026-10-11/) Justin Jefferson caught six passes for 79 yards and a touchdown. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/vikings-remain-undefeated-defense-dominates-saints--flm-2026-10-11/) The Saints fell to 1-4. [Saints](https://www.neworleanssaints.com/game-day/2026/reg-week5/vikings-at-saints/recap) Drew Brees was inducted into the Saints Ring of Honor at halftime. [Saints](https://www.neworleanssaints.com/game-day/2026/reg-week5/vikings-at-saints/recap)
Around the league on Sunday:
The Broncos rallied past the Chargers 23-17 in Inglewood. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/broncos-stymie-justin-herbert-rally-keep-chargers-winless--flm-2026-10-11/) Denver improved to 3-2. [BroncosWire](https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/broncos/2026/10/11/broncos-vs-chargers-final-score-live-game-updates--live/92173920007/) Los Angeles fell to 0-5. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/broncos-stymie-justin-herbert-rally-keep-chargers-winless--flm-2026-10-11/) Bo Nix completed 16 of 27 passes for 123 yards. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/broncos-stymie-justin-herbert-rally-keep-chargers-winless--flm-2026-10-11/) Nix threw a five-yard touchdown pass to Courtland Sutton to tie the game early in the fourth quarter. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/broncos-stymie-justin-herbert-rally-keep-chargers-winless--flm-2026-10-11/) Wil Lutz kicked the go-ahead 19-yard field goal with 5:07 left. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/broncos-stymie-justin-herbert-rally-keep-chargers-winless--flm-2026-10-11/) Sean Payton took over play-calling duties from offensive coordinator Davis Webb earlier in the week. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/broncos-stymie-justin-herbert-rally-keep-chargers-winless--flm-2026-10-11/) The Broncos sacked Justin Herbert five times. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/broncos-stymie-justin-herbert-rally-keep-chargers-winless--flm-2026-10-11/) Herbert threw for 121 yards and one touchdown. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/broncos-stymie-justin-herbert-rally-keep-chargers-winless--flm-2026-10-11/)
The Patriots thumped the Raiders 45-17 at Gillette Stadium. [Providence Journal](https://www.providencejournal.com/story/sports/nfl/patriots/2026/10/11/patriots-vs-raiders-score-results-updates-live-from-gillette-stadium--live/92153009007/) Drake Maye accounted for five touchdowns, four passing and one rushing. [Providence Journal](https://www.providencejournal.com/story/sports/nfl/patriots/2026/10/11/patriots-vs-raiders-score-results-updates-live-from-gillette-stadium--live/92153009007/) Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez missed a second straight game with a shoulder injury. [Providence Journal](https://www.providencejournal.com/story/sports/nfl/patriots/2026/10/11/patriots-vs-raiders-score-results-updates-live-from-gillette-stadium--live/92153009007/)
The Lions rolled the Cardinals 45-21 in Glendale. [Lions Wire](https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/10/11/detroit-lions-vs-cardinals-score-highlights-updates-analysis--live/92207364007/) Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns. [Lions Wire](https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/10/11/detroit-lions-vs-cardinals-score-highlights-updates-analysis--live/92207364007/) Gibbs passed Barry Sanders for the most touchdowns by a player under 25. [Lions Wire](https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/10/11/detroit-lions-vs-cardinals-score-highlights-updates-analysis--live/92207364007/) It was the 58th touchdown of Gibbs's career. [Lions Wire](https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/10/11/detroit-lions-vs-cardinals-score-highlights-updates-analysis--live/92207364007/) Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and rushed for another. [Lions Wire](https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/10/11/detroit-lions-vs-cardinals-score-highlights-updates-analysis--live/92207364007/) The Lions moved to 3-2 heading into their bye week. [Lions Wire](https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/10/11/detroit-lions-vs-cardinals-score-highlights-updates-analysis--live/92207364007/)
The Bengals beat the Dolphins 31-24 in Miami. [Palm Beach Post](https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/nfl/dolphins/2026/10/11/dolphins-bengals-score-updates-week-5--live/92153130007/) Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes. [Palm Beach Post](https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/nfl/dolphins/2026/10/11/dolphins-bengals-score-updates-week-5--live/92153130007/) Malik Willis threw for 137 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. [Palm Beach Post](https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/nfl/dolphins/2026/10/11/dolphins-bengals-score-updates-week-5--live/92153130007/) The Bengals are 3-2. [Palm Beach Post](https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/nfl/dolphins/2026/10/11/dolphins-bengals-score-updates-week-5--live/92153130007/) The Dolphins fell to 0-5 and have not led a game this season. [Palm Beach Post](https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/nfl/dolphins/2026/10/11/dolphins-bengals-score-updates-week-5--live/92153130007/)
The Giants and Commanders played to a 27-27 overtime tie in Landover. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl-roundup-jaguars-stun-eagles-final-seconds-london--flm-2026-10-11/) It was the season's first tie. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl-roundup-jaguars-stun-eagles-final-seconds-london--flm-2026-10-11/) Jameis Winston threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl-roundup-jaguars-stun-eagles-final-seconds-london--flm-2026-10-11/) Jayden Daniels returned after missing two games with a dislocated left elbow. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl-roundup-jaguars-stun-eagles-final-seconds-london--flm-2026-10-11/) Daniels ran for 103 yards and two rushing touchdowns. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl-roundup-jaguars-stun-eagles-final-seconds-london--flm-2026-10-11/) The Giants are 3-1-1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl-roundup-jaguars-stun-eagles-final-seconds-london--flm-2026-10-11/)
The Texans earned their first win of the season, 26-3 over the Titans in Nashville. [Tennessean](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2026/10/11/titans-texans-cam-ward-stats-nfl-week-5/92059167007/) Houston improved to 1-4. [Tennessean](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2026/10/11/titans-texans-boos-jeffery-simmons-reaction/92209292007/) Tennessee fell to 0-5. [Tennessean](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2026/10/11/titans-texans-boos-jeffery-simmons-reaction/92209292007/) C.J. Stroud accounted for two touchdowns, one rushing and one passing. [Athlon](https://athlonsports.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-afc-south-round-up-division-week-six) Cam Ward threw for 170 yards with one interception for Tennessee. [Tennessean](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2026/10/11/titans-texans-cam-ward-stats-nfl-week-5/92059167007/) Titans fans booed the home team at Nissan Stadium. [Tennessean](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2026/10/11/titans-texans-boos-jeffery-simmons-reaction/92209292007/)
Tonight's Monday Night Football wraps up Week 5. [Rams](https://www.therams.com/news/los-angeles-rams-vs-buffalo-bills-how-to-watch-listen-to-and-live-stream-monday-night-football-week-5-2026) The Buffalo Bills visit the Los Angeles Rams at 8:15 ET at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. [SI](https://www.si.com/betting/bills-vs-rams-prediction-odds-spread-injuries-trends-for-nfl-week-5-2026) The game is on ESPN and ABC. [SI](https://www.si.com/betting/bills-vs-rams-prediction-odds-spread-injuries-trends-for-nfl-week-5-2026) Buffalo is 3-1 and in first place in the AFC East. [SI](https://www.si.com/betting/bills-vs-rams-prediction-odds-spread-injuries-trends-for-nfl-week-5-2026) Los Angeles is 2-2 and in third place in the NFC West. [SI](https://www.si.com/betting/bills-vs-rams-prediction-odds-spread-injuries-trends-for-nfl-week-5-2026) The Bills are coming off a 29-26 home loss to the Patriots, their first defeat of the season. [Sportsbook Wire](https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/10/11/bills-at-rams-odds-picks-and-predictions/92171264007/) The Rams are coming off a 24-20 fourth-quarter comeback win at Philadelphia. [Sportsgambler](https://www.sportsgambler.com/betting-tips/nfl/buffalo-bills-vs-los-angeles-rams-prediction-odds-2026-10-12/) The Bills lead the NFL in points per game at 31.8. [Sportsbook Wire](https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/10/11/bills-at-rams-odds-picks-and-predictions/92171264007/) Bills receiver D.J. Moore is questionable with a shoulder injury. [SI](https://www.si.com/betting/bills-vs-rams-prediction-odds-spread-injuries-trends-for-nfl-week-5-2026) Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is questionable with a back injury. [Rams](https://www.therams.com/news/los-angeles-rams-vs-buffalo-bills-how-to-watch-listen-to-and-live-stream-monday-night-football-week-5-2026)
Only two unbeatens are left standing, and one of them is Kyler Murray's Vikings. Monday night cannot come soon enough.
Source: Reuters, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Seahawks Wire, New Orleans Saints, BroncosWire, Providence Journal, Lions Wire, Palm Beach Post, Tennessean, Athlon, SI, Los Angeles Rams, Sportsbook Wire, Sportsgambler.
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NCAAF: Chaos Saturday lived up to the name
Oklahoma beat top-ranked Texas 27-24 on Saturday at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/oklahoma-upsets-no-1-texas-on-tate-sandells-game-ending-47-yard-field-goal) Tate Sandell kicked a 47-yard field goal at the end of the game. [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/oklahoma-upsets-no-1-texas-on-tate-sandells-game-ending-47-yard-field-goal) Arch Manning threw three touchdown passes. [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/oklahoma-upsets-no-1-texas-on-tate-sandells-game-ending-47-yard-field-goal) Manning also threw two second-half interceptions. [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/oklahoma-upsets-no-1-texas-on-tate-sandells-game-ending-47-yard-field-goal) Peyton Bowen returned one of those interceptions for a touchdown. [NY Post](https://nypost.com/2026/10/10/sports/oklahoma-stuns-no-1-texas-in-final-seconds-for-huge-win/) Texas fell to 4-1. [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/oklahoma-upsets-no-1-texas-on-tate-sandells-game-ending-47-yard-field-goal) Oklahoma improved to 3-2. [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/oklahoma-upsets-no-1-texas-on-tate-sandells-game-ending-47-yard-field-goal)
Georgia beat Alabama 20-17 on Saturday in Tuscaloosa. [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/dwight-phillips-jr-and-no-2-georgia-run-past-no-6-alabama-20-17-in-an-sec-clash) Second-ranked Georgia topped sixth-ranked Alabama. [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/dwight-phillips-jr-and-no-2-georgia-run-past-no-6-alabama-20-17-in-an-sec-clash) Peyton Woodring kicked a 23-yard field goal with 5:25 left. [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/dwight-phillips-jr-and-no-2-georgia-run-past-no-6-alabama-20-17-in-an-sec-clash) Georgia improved to 6-0 with a 4-0 SEC record. [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/dwight-phillips-jr-and-no-2-georgia-run-past-no-6-alabama-20-17-in-an-sec-clash) Alabama fell to 5-1 with a 3-1 SEC record. [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/dwight-phillips-jr-and-no-2-georgia-run-past-no-6-alabama-20-17-in-an-sec-clash) Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton accounted for both Georgia touchdowns. [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/dwight-phillips-jr-and-no-2-georgia-run-past-no-6-alabama-20-17-in-an-sec-clash) Dwight Phillips Jr. ran for 120 yards. [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/dwight-phillips-jr-and-no-2-georgia-run-past-no-6-alabama-20-17-in-an-sec-clash)
Indiana survived Nebraska 20-17 on Saturday in Lincoln. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2026/10/10/indiana-nebraska-football-live-updates-score--live/92159142007/) Seventh-ranked Indiana trailed 17-6 in the fourth quarter. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2026/10/10/indiana-nebraska-football-live-updates-score--live/92159142007/) Josh Hoover threw two touchdown passes to Nick Marsh. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2026/10/10/indiana-nebraska-football-live-updates-score--live/92159142007/) Indiana improved to 6-0 with a 3-0 Big Ten record. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2026/10/10/indiana-nebraska-football-live-updates-score--live/92159142007/) The win extended the team's streak to 22 games. [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/college/indiana/football/instant-takeaways-indiana-survives-road-test-at-nebraska) The 22-game streak is the best in the FBS. [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/college/indiana/football/instant-takeaways-indiana-survives-road-test-at-nebraska) It is the fifth-longest by a Big Ten team in the past 80 years. [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/college/indiana/football/instant-takeaways-indiana-survives-road-test-at-nebraska) Nebraska fell to 5-1 with a 2-1 Big Ten record. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2026/10/10/indiana-nebraska-football-live-updates-score--live/92159142007/) The 22-game streak belongs to the program, not to Hoover. [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/college/indiana/football/instant-takeaways-indiana-survives-road-test-at-nebraska) Hoover transferred in and has only played at Indiana in the 2026 season. [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/college/indiana/football/instant-takeaways-indiana-survives-road-test-at-nebraska)
UCLA beat Oregon 17-15 on Saturday in Eugene. [UCLA Wire](https://uclawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ucla/football/2026/10/10/no-21-ucla-vs-no-13-oregon-time-tv-channel-score-live-updates-big-ten-football-college-ncaa--live/92191545007/) Twenty-first-ranked UCLA topped 13th-ranked Oregon. [UCLA Wire](https://uclawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ucla/football/2026/10/10/no-21-ucla-vs-no-13-oregon-time-tv-channel-score-live-updates-big-ten-football-college-ncaa--live/92191545007/) Oregon suffered its second loss. [UCLA Wire](https://uclawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ucla/football/2026/10/10/no-21-ucla-vs-no-13-oregon-time-tv-channel-score-live-updates-big-ten-football-college-ncaa--live/92191545007/) UCLA improved to 5-0 with a 3-0 Big Ten record. [UCLA Wire](https://uclawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ucla/football/2026/10/10/no-21-ucla-vs-no-13-oregon-time-tv-channel-score-live-updates-big-ten-football-college-ncaa--live/92191545007/) Oregon fell to 3-2. [UCLA Wire](https://uclawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ucla/football/2026/10/10/no-21-ucla-vs-no-13-oregon-time-tv-channel-score-live-updates-big-ten-football-college-ncaa--live/92191545007/) UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava left with a leg injury in the second half. [UCLA Wire](https://uclawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ucla/football/2026/10/10/no-21-ucla-vs-no-13-oregon-time-tv-channel-score-live-updates-big-ten-football-college-ncaa--live/92191545007/) Oregon starter Dylan Raiola threw two interceptions. [UCLA Wire](https://uclawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ucla/football/2026/10/10/no-21-ucla-vs-no-13-oregon-time-tv-channel-score-live-updates-big-ten-football-college-ncaa--live/92191545007/) Raiola is filling in for the injured Dante Moore. [UCLA Wire](https://uclawire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ucla/football/2026/10/10/no-21-ucla-vs-no-13-oregon-time-tv-channel-score-live-updates-big-ten-football-college-ncaa--live/92191545007/) The Big Ten acknowledged on Sunday that officials misplaced the ball on Oregon's failed two-point conversion attempt. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/bigten/2026/10/11/big-ten-issues-statement-referee-mistake-ucla-oregon-game/92210997007/)
More Saturday finals:
Kentucky beat 10th-ranked LSU 35-34 in overtime in Lexington. [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/kentucky-qb-minchey-scores-2-point-conversion-in-overtime-to-beat-no-10-lsu-35-34) Kenny Minchey ran in a two-point conversion in overtime to win it. [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/kentucky-qb-minchey-scores-2-point-conversion-in-overtime-to-beat-no-10-lsu-35-34) Kentucky improved to 5-1 with a 3-1 SEC record. [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/kentucky-qb-minchey-scores-2-point-conversion-in-overtime-to-beat-no-10-lsu-35-34) LSU fell to 4-2 with a 1-2 SEC record. [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/kentucky-qb-minchey-scores-2-point-conversion-in-overtime-to-beat-no-10-lsu-35-34) It was Kentucky's second straight overtime win sealed by a go-for-two call. [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/kentucky-qb-minchey-scores-2-point-conversion-in-overtime-to-beat-no-10-lsu-35-34) Kentucky beat South Carolina 35-34 in overtime a week earlier. [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/kentucky-qb-minchey-scores-2-point-conversion-in-overtime-to-beat-no-10-lsu-35-34)
North Carolina beat 25th-ranked Pitt 21-17 in Pittsburgh. [NY Post](https://nypost.com/2026/10/10/sports/bill-belichick-is-all-smiles-and-even-has-jokes-after-north-carolina-beats-pitt/) UNC knocked off the previously unbeaten Panthers. [NY Post](https://nypost.com/2026/10/10/sports/bill-belichick-is-all-smiles-and-even-has-jokes-after-north-carolina-beats-pitt/) It was Bill Belichick's first win over a ranked opponent at UNC. [NY Post](https://nypost.com/2026/10/10/sports/bill-belichick-is-all-smiles-and-even-has-jokes-after-north-carolina-beats-pitt/) UNC improved to 3-2 with a 1-1 ACC record. [NY Post](https://nypost.com/2026/10/10/sports/bill-belichick-is-all-smiles-and-even-has-jokes-after-north-carolina-beats-pitt/) Pitt fell to 5-1 with a 2-1 ACC record. [NY Post](https://nypost.com/2026/10/10/sports/bill-belichick-is-all-smiles-and-even-has-jokes-after-north-carolina-beats-pitt/) Pitt played without starting quarterback Mason Heintschel. [NY Post](https://nypost.com/2026/10/10/sports/bill-belichick-is-all-smiles-and-even-has-jokes-after-north-carolina-beats-pitt/) Heintschel is out for the season with a knee injury. [NY Post](https://nypost.com/2026/10/10/sports/bill-belichick-is-all-smiles-and-even-has-jokes-after-north-carolina-beats-pitt/) Holden Geriner made his first college start in his place. [NY Post](https://nypost.com/2026/10/10/sports/bill-belichick-is-all-smiles-and-even-has-jokes-after-north-carolina-beats-pitt/)
The new AP Top 25 dropped Sunday, and Georgia is back on top. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/) Georgia is the new top-ranked team with 66 first-place votes. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/) It is Georgia's first time atop the AP poll since September 2024. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/) Texas fell six spots to seventh. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/) LSU fell 12 spots to 22nd. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/) Kentucky jumped 11 spots to 15th, the week's biggest leap. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/) UCLA rose nine spots to 12th. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/) Oregon dropped out of the poll entirely. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/) It is Oregon's first time unranked since 2022. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/) Wake Forest entered at 21st. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/) Northwestern entered at 25th. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/) Florida and Pitt fell out. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/)
Four ranked teams fell on Saturday, and the top of the poll got a full makeover. The playoff race just got a lot more interesting.
Source: NBC Sports, NY Post, USA Today, Sports Illustrated, UCLA Wire, Reuters.
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CBB: Media days are here, and the scrimmages already delivered drama
SEC Tipoff 27 media days are set for Tuesday and Wednesday. [On3](https://www.on3.com/teams/kentucky-wildcats/news/what-know-about-next-week-sec-basketball-media-days/) The event runs October 13 and 14 at the Hotel Wildemont in Birmingham, Alabama. [On3](https://www.on3.com/teams/kentucky-wildcats/news/what-know-about-next-week-sec-basketball-media-days/) It covers men's and women's basketball. [On3](https://www.on3.com/teams/kentucky-wildcats/news/what-know-about-next-week-sec-basketball-media-days/) SEC Network coverage starts at 11 ET both days. [On3](https://www.on3.com/teams/kentucky-wildcats/news/what-know-about-next-week-sec-basketball-media-days/) Kentucky's men's contingent includes head coach Mark Pope. [On3](https://www.on3.com/teams/kentucky-wildcats/news/what-know-about-next-week-sec-basketball-media-days/) Kentucky's players attending are Zoom Diallo, Milan Momcilovic and Malachi Moreno. [On3](https://www.on3.com/teams/kentucky-wildcats/news/what-know-about-next-week-sec-basketball-media-days/) Tennessee's contingent includes head coach Rick Barnes. [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/college/tennessee/men-s-basketball/tennessee-basketball-announces-sec-media-day-player-representatives-01m4f6t8bw5p) Tennessee's players attending are DeWayne Brown II, Terrence Hill Jr. and Tyler Lundblade. [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/college/tennessee/men-s-basketball/tennessee-basketball-announces-sec-media-day-player-representatives-01m4f6t8bw5p)
The Big East preseason coaches' poll picked UConn first. [The UConn Blog](https://www.theuconnblog.com/uconn-huskies-mens-basketball/64198/uconn-mens-basketball-picked-no-1-in-2026-27-big-east-preseason-coaches-poll) UConn earned 8 of 11 first-place votes. [The UConn Blog](https://www.theuconnblog.com/uconn-huskies-mens-basketball/64198/uconn-mens-basketball-picked-no-1-in-2026-27-big-east-preseason-coaches-poll) St. John's is second with two first-place votes. [The UConn Blog](https://www.theuconnblog.com/uconn-huskies-mens-basketball/64198/uconn-mens-basketball-picked-no-1-in-2026-27-big-east-preseason-coaches-poll) Villanova, Marquette and Providence round out the top five. [The UConn Blog](https://www.theuconnblog.com/uconn-huskies-mens-basketball/64198/uconn-mens-basketball-picked-no-1-in-2026-27-big-east-preseason-coaches-poll) Marquette holds the remaining first-place vote. [The UConn Blog](https://www.theuconnblog.com/uconn-huskies-mens-basketball/64198/uconn-mens-basketball-picked-no-1-in-2026-27-big-east-preseason-coaches-poll)
The USA Today Network ACC preseason poll picked Duke unanimously to win the league. [Fayetteville Observer](https://www.fayobserver.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2026/10/05/duke-basketball-unanimous-pick-usa-today-network-acc-poll/92103024007/) The poll was conducted ahead of ACC media days in Charlotte. [Fayetteville Observer](https://www.fayobserver.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2026/10/05/duke-basketball-unanimous-pick-usa-today-network-acc-poll/92103024007/) The top five is Duke, Virginia, Louisville, Miami and North Carolina. [Fayetteville Observer](https://www.fayobserver.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2026/10/05/duke-basketball-unanimous-pick-usa-today-network-acc-poll/92103024007/) Duke transfer guard John Blackwell was picked ACC preseason Player of the Year. [Fayetteville Observer](https://www.fayobserver.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2026/10/05/duke-basketball-unanimous-pick-usa-today-network-acc-poll/92103024007/)
The scrimmage circuit already delivered a thriller. Villanova beat Rutgers 77-75 in a scrimmage Sunday at Jersey Mike's Arena. [Asbury Park Press](https://www.app.com/story/sports/college/rutgers/2026/10/11/rutgers-basketball-falls-to-villanova-in-scrimmage/92167524007/) Darin Smith Jr. led Rutgers with 20 points. [Asbury Park Press](https://www.app.com/story/sports/college/rutgers/2026/10/11/rutgers-basketball-falls-to-villanova-in-scrimmage/92167524007/) Rutgers was led by associate head coach Brandin Knight. [Asbury Park Press](https://www.app.com/story/sports/college/rutgers/2026/10/11/rutgers-basketball-falls-to-villanova-in-scrimmage/92167524007/) Head coach Steve Pikiell is undergoing cancer treatment. [Asbury Park Press](https://www.app.com/story/sports/college/rutgers/2026/10/11/rutgers-basketball-falls-to-villanova-in-scrimmage/92167524007/) Rutgers' next scrimmage is October 18 against St. John's. [Asbury Park Press](https://www.app.com/story/sports/college/rutgers/2026/10/11/rutgers-basketball-falls-to-villanova-in-scrimmage/92167524007/)
Utah State beat Denver 86-76 in a preseason scrimmage Friday at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. [The Utah Statesman](https://usustatesman.com/mens-basketball-defeats-denver-in-scrimmage-86-76/)
Media days start tomorrow, scrimmages are already rolling, and somebody's preseason scrimmage hero is about to become a trivia answer.
Source: On3, Sports Illustrated, The UConn Blog, Fayetteville Observer, Asbury Park Press, The Utah Statesman.
That's the Morning Edition. Five sports, zero filler. See you this afternoon.
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