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What we learned from the first CFP rankings, plus brackets, bubble teams and a G5 stack

Heather Dinich gives takeaways from the first CFP rankings, plus eight teams on the bubble and a ranking of the Group of 5.

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CFP Anger Index: Why essentially everyone not in the Big Ten should be upset

Unpacking which teams should be most upset with the first CFP rankings of the year.

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TRADE DEADLINE

NFL trade deadline winners and losers: Thumbs up for Za'Darius Smith, thumbs down for the Cowboys

Which teams made the best -- and worst -- moves before the NFL trade deadline? We have thoughts on the Za'Darius Smith and Jonathan Mingo deals and more.

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NFL trade grades: Sizing up 17 deadline deals

We have grades on every trade deadline move, including deals for Preston Smith and Marshon Lattimore.

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Women: No. 1 seeds survive opening day, but make way for Michigan

The Big Ten is flexing one day into the season. The conference has two 1-seeds and matches the SEC's 11 teams as Michigan jumps into the field.

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Men: Gonzaga is a 1-seed again ... as you were

It's been one day of 2024-25 play and we already have a new 1-seed. The Zags aren't new to the top line, though.

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RECEIVERS ON THE MOVE

What's going on with these WR trades? The logic behind the Cowboys' move for Jonathan Mingo

There's something missing in evaluating recent trades for wide receivers, including Dallas' deal for Jonathan Mingo. Has the NFL changed its ways?

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INSIDE THE NFL

New NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus each team's most important game down the stretch

How high did the Cardinals rise and how far did the Texans fall in our rankings? Plus, we identify the biggest remaining game for every team.

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Solak: Let's fix the woeful Saints and build the perfect NFL trade deadline day

Are the cap-strapped Saints fixable? Ben Solak on what's next for them, his trade deadline wish list and more.

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