The Big Winner Of The Champions League Playoff Was Its Smallest Team

Five of the eight Champions League playoff ties went roughly as expected. Paris Saint-Germain had a bit more trouble separating itself from its Ligue 1 rival Monaco than predicted, but rode a 3-2 first leg win to a 5-4 aggregate victory. Newcastle demolished Qarabag, 9-3. Atlético Madrid turned a 3-3 first-leg draw around with a … Read more

Texans’ fearsome foursome fuels Houston’s pass rush ahead of NFL playoff game against New England Patriots

Houston, Texas– When asked how to describe Houston’s pass rush to someone who had never watched the Texans play, coach DeMico Ryans took a few seconds before coming up with an answer. “It’s like four Tasmanian devils destroying everything in front of them. That’s the way I look at our guys,” Ryans said. “They’re fast. … Read more

Emmy-Winning Eagles Fan Argues Saquon Barkley ‘Jinxed’ Philly’s Playoff Run By Golfing With Donald Trump

For Philadelphia Eagles fans, superstition and emotion often blur together after a painful loss. When the season ended, one prominent voice leaned fully into that space. An Emmy-winning comedian and lifelong Eagles devotee offered a raw, funny, and politically loaded explanation that quickly spread beyond football circles. Hannah Einbinder’s Eagles Fandom Collides With Politics and … Read more

College Football Playoff final: Indiana University, University of Miami to face off in title matchup that once seemed impossible

It seemed unbearable two months ago. Two years ago – impossible. But contrary to expectations, Miami and Indiana have a date in the College Football Playoff — a first-of-its-kind matchup on Jan. 19 in the second national title game of the expanded playoff era. The Hoosiers (15-0), the top seed in the 12-team tournament, beat … Read more

Bucs’ NFC South Reign Is Over, 2025-26 NFC Playoff Picture Takes Shape

For the first time since the 2019 season, the Bucs will be at home when the playoffs get underway. Despite (finally) doing their part by beating the Panthers 16-14 at Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, it was too little, too late for the Bucs. Because of its 1-7 stretch out of the bye week and … Read more

Breaking Down Each Potential Playoff Matchup in NFC and AFC

We are heading into the final week of the 2025-26 NFL regular season, and most of this year’s playoff berths have already been clinched. Still, there are a couple of spots up for grabs, and teams are fighting to position themselves for the best possible seeding in the bracket. Before Week 18 kicks off, let’s … Read more

Top Defenses in College Football Playoff Quarterfinals: Complete Rankings

With the College Football Playoff quarterfinals set and the field down to eight, the path to a national title is tightening. While high-powered offenses grab most of the attention, history reminds us of a familiar truth: defense wins championships. That may be especially true this season as the remaining teams feature some of the nation’s … Read more

Texas A&M falls to Miami’s fierce defense in first round of the College Football Playoff

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Miami brought a bad defense to the Texas A’s&M on Saturday to defeat the seventh-seeded Aggies in a College Football Playoff game. The No. 10-seeded Hurricanes forced Marcel Reed into three turnovers and sacked him seven times in the 10-3 win. “The defense was off the charts all day,” coach Mario … Read more

Bryce Young Outduels Mayfield, Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive

Nov 24, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) with guard Damien Lewis (68) on the field in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images It is the time of year when nearly every NFL game counts because of the high number of divisional … Read more

Why Didn’t BYU Make the College Football Playoff? Everything to Know About the Cougars’ Omission

BYU will not advance to the College Football Playoff, as the committee announced. Yet, that will not stop the inquisition into the reasoning. After an 11-win season, the Cougars, through the belief of many, would advance to the bracket with a chance to win the national championship. Dive into Try out PFSN’s FREE college football … Read more