Thursday, January 2, 2025

No. 1 Oregon demolished by Ohio State. What happened?

Oregon was the lone undefeated team in the College Football Playoff, but its postseason run went up in smoke in the quarterfinals. What happened? ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Thu Jan 2 2025

 
Ohio State defensive end JT Tuimoloau (44) hits Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel during the second half.

Oregon was the lone undefeated team in the College Football Playoff, but its postseason run went up in smoke in the quarterfinals. What happened?

Fans line at the front desk of the Sheraton hotel after the Sugar Bowl CFP quarterfinal between Georgia and Notre Dame was postponed after an attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2025.
 

Sugar Bowl live updates: Odds, how to watch Notre Dame vs. Georgia

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish take on the Georgia Bulldogs in a rescheduled Sugar Bowl CFP quarterfinal. Here are the latest updates and how to watch.

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) runs for a touchdown in the second quarter against Oregon during the 2025 Rose Bowl at Rose Bowl Stadium.
 

Youth served. Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith dominates Rose Bowl

Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith making a case as best receiver in the country after record-setting performance in Rose Bowl against Oregon.

Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts during the Christmas Day game against the Lakers.
 

NBA Rewind: Warriors in freefall, Knicks continue to surge

As 2025 begins, the balance of power in the NBA is starting to come into focus. Here are some takeaways from the ninth week of the regular season.

Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) and wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) celebrate after defeating Oregon in the 2025 Rose Bowl at Rose Bowl Stadium.
 

Ohio State's rout of Oregon shows it may have cleared Michigan hurdle

Ohio State's victory over Oregon in the College Football Playoff showed again how the Buckeyes have bounced back from an ugly loss to Michigan.

Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo has his helmet ripped off after a catch against Texas defensive back Andrew Mukuba in the fourth quarter of the Peach Bowl.
 

Arizona State-Texas classic Peach Bowl shows CFP's potential to be great

The Arizona States of the world can grow college football and turn the CFP into something magical even if they fell short to Texas in the Peach Bowl.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 01: A sign for the Allstate Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame is seen outside the Louisiana Superdome after at least ten people were killed on Bourbon Street when a person allegedly drove into a crowd in the early morning hours of New Year's Day on January 1, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dozens more were injured after a suspect in a rented pickup truck allegedly drove around barricades and through a crowd of New Year's   revelers on Bourbon Street. The suspect then got out of the car, opened fire on police officers, and was subsequently killed by law enforcement. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
 

Superdome goes silent on day it should have hosted Sugar Bowl

When it was supposed to get really busy around the Superdome in advance of the Sugar Bowl, there was nothing but silence in aftermath of deadly attack

Steve DiMeglio of Golfweek poses on the 18th hole at Augusta National. Photo courtesy of Steve DiMeglio
 

Longtime USA Today, Golfweek writer Steve DiMeglio dies at 63

Steve DiMeglio covered all of the golf greats of his era and was known for his deep knowledge, strong relationships and dedication to his craft.

Nov 9, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Jack Bech (18) is tackled by Oklahoma State Cowboys safety David Kabongo (18) in the first quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
 

Former Princeton WR Tiger Bech dies in New Orleans attack

Former Princeton receiver Tiger Bech was killed in the New Orleans attack on Wednesday, his brother, TCU WR Jack Bech, confirmed on social media:

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) walks out onto the field prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.
 

Aaron Rodgers calls turbulent time with Jets 'best two years of my life'

Aaron Rodgers isn't sure what his NFL future holds, but the four-time MVP called his time with the organization "the best two years of my life."

 

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