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Saints vs. Giants recap: Everything we know about 27-21 loss

New Orleans Saints vs. New York Giants recap: Everything we know about 27-21 loss

That’s painful. The New Orleans Saints lost their first game back in the packed Caesars Superdome in more than 600 days by playing not to lose instead of going for a win in the fourth quarter, allowing the winless New York Giants to walk into their building and outcoach and outplay Sean Payton’s team. Here’s everything we know about Week 4’s disappointing game:

Oregon’s history with Fresno State has provided drama and wins

Oregon and Fresno State have had a history of close games that come down right to the end, but the Ducks have won the last 7 meetings.

Oregon and Fresno State have had quite a history over the last few decades.

In the early 1980s when Oregon was sub-par, the Bulldogs took advantage and managed to win those first two contests in 1981 and 1982. That last game must have been really exciting for the few Autzen faithful as the Ducks could only muster up two safeties in the 10-4 final that looks like a baseball score.

Then reality set in and Oregon has won the last seven meetings with Fresno State. But not without some drama along the way.

After that 1982 snore-fest, the two teams didn’t meet up until 1996 where Oregon was able to pull out the first overtime win in NCAA history.

After the Bulldogs kicked a field goal to make it 27-24, quarterback Tony Graziani found tight end Josh Wilcox in the end zone on the first play of the Ducks’ possession and Oregon came away with the 30-27 win.

The next year provided more fireworks as the Ducks blew a 37-20 fourth-quarter lead only to once again, win in overtime 43-40. As in the first overtime game, Fresno State kicked a field goal to go up 40-37, but after a first down catch at the one-yard line by tight end Blake Spence, quarterback Jason Maas leaped over the goal line for the touchdown and the win.

Oregon won by a field goal again in 2005 in the Ducks 37-34 upset win over the No. 23 Bulldogs. They had to overcome Paul Pinegar performance where he threw for a career-high 418 yards while completing 33 for 43 attempts with three touchdown passes.

The last time Fresno State came to Autzen was in 2012 where the Bulldogs were led by now Oregon defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter. The No. 4 Ducks exploded for a 35-6 halftime lead and then held on to win 42-25.

Quarterback Derek Carr was held to just 232 yards in the air, one of his very few poor games as a Bulldog. He went on to throw for over 4,000 yards and is now the quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders.

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College Football News lists Georgia’s keys to 2021 season

College Football news recently listed Georgia football’s keys to a successful 2021 CFB season.

Expectations for the Bulldogs continue to grow as we get closer to kickoff versus Clemson in Charlotte. A large reason is quarterback J.T. Daniels, who went undefeated as the starter last season while putting up big numbers. Daniels threw for 1,231 yards (67.3%) and 10 touchdowns with only two interceptions in just four games.

College Football News’ Pete Fiutak recently listed Georgia’s keys to success for the 2021 college football season, and the first key has plenty to do with Daniels.

Georgia Bulldogs Biggest Key: Offense

Georgia, you know that downfield pass thing you discovered with JT Daniels …

Georgia went 17 straight games without averaging ten yards per pass. Daniels stepped in, and boom. The offense averaged well over ten yards per throw in three of the last four games, with the lone outlier a layup win over South Carolina when the ground game rumbled for well over 300 yards.

The running game will be terrific, the defense will be outstanding, and the pieces are there – even with George Pickens hurt – to keep pushing the ball deep.

Open it up and good things will happen.

Many of the Bulldogs top offensive weapons joined Daniels in California for offseason workouts, which should add continuity to an offense that is still new to some. Offensive coordinator Todd Monken is entering his second year after a bumpy first season. Players didn’t benefit from spring football and summer training in 2020, but the schedule is back to normal this year and Dawgs will have every opportunity to get reps.

This year, Georgia added another threat in LSU transfer Arik Gilbert, who will line up at wide receiver and lessen the blow of losing George Pickens to a torn ACL.

The second key revolves around Georgia’s defense….

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College football will have different overtime rules starting this season

College football approved these rule changes to its overtime rules.

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel has approved a change that will aim to shorten the length of games that go into overtime.

Everything remains the same, however, now, in the second overtime period, after scoring a touchdown you will be required to attempt a two-point conversion. Previously, the rule had stated that you must attempt a two-point conversion starting in the third period of overtime.

another rule that will be put into effect this year begins in the third overtime period. If the game reaches a third overtime, teams will run alternating 2-point plays instead of starting another drive at the opponent’s 25-yard line.This is a change from the previous rule, which started to use 2-point plays in the fifth overtime period.

All-time, Georgia is 8-7 in overtime games. Its most famous overtime win was a 54-48 Rose Bowl victory over Oklahoma in the 2018 College Football Playoff. Its most famous loss, you ask? That would be the following game, a 26-23 overtime heartbreaker to Alabama in the CFP Championship Game.

Overtime announces launch of professional league ‘Overtime Elite’

Overtime officially launched its new professional basketball league for high school prospects called “Overtime Elite” on Thursday.

Overtime, a multimedia sports company, officially launched its new professional basketball league for high school prospects called “Overtime Elite” on Thursday.

Overtime Elite, also known as OTE, will consist of 30 players who will all earn $100,000 per year, plus bonuses and shares of equity in Overtime according to Overtime’s press release. Players will also be able to profit off their name, image and likeness through avenues such as custom jersey sales, trading cards and video games. Players will also have the right to sign sponsorships with sneaker companies.

Overtime Elite will also provide health care for players. Those who don’t pursue professional opportunities after playing in the league will have up to $100,000 of their college tuition cost covered.

The league is being headed up by Aaron Ryan, a former NBA executive who once worked as Senior Vice President of USA Basketball, and Brandon Williams, a former NBA player and front office executive. Ryan will work as Overtime Elite’s Commissioner and President. Williams will serve as the head of basketball operations.

“Many athletes aren’t properly prepared for what it really means to go pro,” said Carmelo Anthony, who is joining OTE’s board of directors, in the release. “We need to do a better job of empowering the next generation of players and setting them up for success. OTE is leading the way on that front by offering players a comprehensive route that fully develops the athlete – not just basketball skills, but also education, economic empowerment and building their own brand. Having this type of guidance for high school players is critical in setting them up for a successful career both on and off the court.”

According to 247Sports’ Travis Branham, 2023 combo guard Mikey Williams, the No. 2 player in his class, will be a primary target for Overtime as it begins its recruiting efforts to attract talent to the league. Williams has become an internet sensation throughout his high school basketball career, amassing nearly three million followers on Instagram.

RELATED: Report: Overtime launching semi-pro league for high school basketball prospects

Report: Overtime launching semi-pro league for high school basketball prospects

A new semi-professional league that will provide compensation for high school basketball prospects is in the works.

A new semi-professional league that will provide compensation for high school basketball prospects is in the works.

According to 247Sports’ Travis Branham, Overtime, a multimedia sports company, is planning on launching its own league that will pay the top high school basketball recruits in the country. Overtime is expected to announce the league sometime in February and begin competition in Sept. 2021.

Per Branham, the “aim of the league is to field up to eight teams of the top high school basketball prospects in the country with the vision of providing a new preps-to-pro alternative — with salaries expected to be well within the six-figure range.” Players who participate in the league will no longer attend their local high schools or participate in high school sporting events as they compete and receive coaching and training from former NBA athletes and coaches in the Overtime Select league. Education will be offered in a “non-traditional” manner.

Upon graduating from high school, the next step for the prospects who play in the league will likely be going to the G-League or pursuing opportunities overseas. However, it remains to be seen how the league will impact a prospect’s college eligibility.  According to Branham, 2023 combo guard Mikey Williams, the No. 2 player in his class, will be a primary target for Overtime as it begins its recruiting efforts. Williams has become an internet sensation throughout his high school basketball career, amassing nearly three million followers on Instagram.

Overtime’s Select League is similar in structure to LaVar Ball’s failed Junior Basketball Association. However, Overtime Select will be the first league of its kind to solely focus on teenagers in the United States as opposed to Ball’s league, which also featured international prospects.

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WATCH: Derrick Henry scores impressive, game-winning OT touchdown

Former Alabama running back Derrick Henry is still shwoing out at the professional level, this time with a massive TD in overtime to end …

Former Alabama Heisman-winning running back, Derrick Henry had quite the last two seasons. In 2019, he was the NFL rushing yards leader, lead the league in touchdowns and was named to the Pro Bowl.

In today’s contest against the Baltimore Ravens, a rematch of the 2019 AFC Divisional playoff round, the Tennessee Titans relied on Henry to lead them to the win.

With the game tied at 24, the two teams went into overtime. Henry is apparently not a big fan of playing beyond four quarters, becaus he broke off on a 29-yard run for the game-winning touchdown.

Henry finished the day with 28 carries for 133 yards and the one touchdown, which just so happened to be touchdown No. 50 in his career.

Drew Brees has won more games in overtime than any other NFL QB

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has won more games than anyone else in overtime in NFL history, for once ahead of Tom Brady.

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When Wil Lutz booted a field goal for the New Orleans Saints to win their Week 8 matchup with the Chicago Bears, it strengthened Drew Brees’ claim to fame for one important NFL record: victories in overtime.

According to research from ESPN Stats & Info, Brees has won 14 games in overtime, including the postseason. That’s the most in NFL history, going all the way back to 1974, when the overtime period was first introduced at the pro level.

Of course, wouldn’t you know who is close in second place: Brees’ new NFC South division rival, Tom Brady. Brady is just seven games into his first year as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, but he’s won a dozen games in overtime in his own lengthy NFL career.

Maybe playing with elite defenses throughout his New England Patriots tenure eased the degree of difficulty for him and created fewer overtime opportunities by successfully closing out games. Who’s to say for sure?

The Saints have come out ahead in each of their trips into overtime this year, prevailing against both the Bears and the Los Angeles Chargers. Could we see Brees versus Brady in a sudden-death matchup in overtime this Sunday night?

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Saints go into the bye week at 3-2 after rallying vs. Chargers

The New Orleans Saints overcame a slow first-half start to defeat the Los Angeles Chargers in overtime, winning 30-27 off a Wil Lutz kick.

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The New Orleans Saints overcame a weak showing in the first half with their best effort in the second half, defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 30-27. A promising opening drive in overtime ended with a Saints field goal, but rookie Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert wasn’t able to match it after his receivers dropped several passes near midfield.

It sends the Saints into their Week 6 bye with an ugly 3-2 record. That’s disappointing on face value, but it could be so much worse. After letting a few winnable games slip away, they’re sitting on top of the NFC South — by a hair.

The game wasn’t without its bright moments. The Saints were led in receiving by Emmanuel Sanders, who recorded his first 100-yard game in black and gold (totaling 122 yards and 12 catches on 14 targets). On defense, the Saints hit Herbert a dozen times, with three sacks. But like other big-bodied quarterbacks Cam Newton and Josh Allen, the 6-foot-6, 236-pound Herbert was too often too difficult to bring down.

New Orleans has a lot to work on and polish during their bye week; Herbert completed just 20 passes in this game, but he averaged 13.2 yards per completion and scored 4 touchdown catches. But there’s enough positives to take away from this to keep expectations high.

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Texas Football: Longhorns escape Lubbock unbeaten

After a wild three quarters between the Texas Longhorns and Texas Tech Red Raiders, it got wilder. Texas remains unbeaten with the OT win.

It was a lot closer than many thought it would be. The Longhorns entered the game as 17.5 point favorites over Texas Tech. Going into the fourth quarter, the Longhorns found themselves down 42-38 after a SaRodorick Thompson touchdown run as time expired in the third quarter. The Longhorns would score on a Cameron Dicker field goal to get within one point.

The Longhorns fumbled their next opportunity with the football and the Red Raiders would take advantage. They scored on back to back drives to put the Longhorns down 15 points with three minutes left in the game. Then Sam Ehlinger and company went to work.

Two big passes to Brenden Schooler and Kai Money put the Longhorns in business at the Texas Tech 12 yard line. Ehlinger then found Brennan Eagles for the touchdown to get within one possession. After an onside kick recovery from Malcolm Epps, the Longhorns had new life.

Texas drove down the shortened field but penalties pushed them to the 18 on first and goal. Ehlinger found Joshua Moore for his second touchdown on the afternoon, Eagles added a two-point conversion to tie it up at 56. After the defense held, it meant this game was going to overtime for the first time ever in 70 meetings.

A one-yard pass to Schooler and a 12-yard run by Keaontay Ingram set up another Ehlinger to Moore touchdown to take the lead 63-56.

When the Longhorns went on defense it only took four plays to end the game. After it appeared that Joseph Ossai recovered a fumble to win the game, it was overturned giving Texas Tech new life. On the very next play Caden Sterns picked off Alan Bowman to seal the deal. The Longhorns come out on top in the highest scoring game in the series between these two schools. It also marked the most points scored by the Red Raiders against Texas.