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Seneca Givens' 281 all‑purpose yards and two punt‑return touchdowns power Riverside Notre Dame past Bloomington, while coach Derrick Johnson hails the performance as a glimpse of future greatness.
The University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs, ranked No. 12, saw their perfect run halted as Slippery Rock edged them in a double-overtime battle, capitalizing on key defensive lapses and a missed two-point conversion.
After leading the nation in tackles for loss per game and earning All‑ACC honors, Rasheem Biles is again named to the preseason watch list for the Butkus Award, joining a distinguished group of prospects vying for the nation’s top linebacker honor.
With exactly 56 days separating the Kansas City Chiefs from their season‑opening showdown against the Denver Broncos, the number 56 has become a focal point. It spotlights defensive end George Karlaftis, the franchise’s current wearer of the jersey, and evokes memories of the all‑time great Derrick Johnson, while also highlighting the team’s need to improve its red‑zone efficiency.
With 56 days until the Kansas City Chiefs open their season against the Denver Broncos, the number 56 carries the weight of past glories and future ambitions.
The Kansas City Chiefs are counting down the days to their season‑opening showdown with the Denver Broncos, exactly 70 days away. The number 70 has become a talking point, currently perched on the shoulders of rookie Kahlil Benson, who earned the jersey after an impressive minicamp tryout. The jersey carries a storied past, most recently worn by defensive lineman Mike DeVito, whose three‑year stint with Kansas City was marked by flashes of brilliance and a persistent Achilles injury. DeVito’s contributions helped the Chiefs secure a playoff berth in 2013, when he started 13 games and made a notable impact on the line. In 2015, he started five games and posted a career‑high six tackles for loss, underscoring the potential the number held for future wearers. That legacy was further cemented when the Chiefs’ defense delivered a dominant performance against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7 of last season, limiting the Raiders to just 70 passing yards in a 31‑0 shutout. That game, orchestrated by defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, showcased how the unit can explode when the run defense forces third‑and‑long situations. While the Raiders struggled, going 0‑for‑7 on third down and missing their only fourth‑down attempt, the Chiefs’ defense proved that dominance is possible when the pressure mounts. Now, with Benson aiming to carve his own path, the team looks to blend youthful energy with the proven resilience that defined DeVito’s era. The upcoming season will test whether Benson can translate his early promise into consistent production, and whether the Chiefs can replicate the defensive firepower that once stifled the Raiders. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely, knowing that the 70‑day countdown is more than a calendar marker — it’s a narrative thread linking past legends to the next generation.
As the Chiefs count down to their season‑opening showdown, the No. 70 jersey becomes a focal point of history and hope.
The college announced the hires of Josh Brown as head football coach and David Santesteban as men’s soccer coach following the retirements of Tony Caviglia and Eric Solberg.
The NAACP has urged a boycott of college football programs in seven Southern states, targeting Florida’s lucrative teams to protest redistricting that weakens Black voting power, while political leaders respond sharply and athletic institutions remain quiet.
The NAACP's 'Out of Bounds' initiative calls for a boycott of major public university sports in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas, linking economic pressure to the fight for restored voting rights after a Supreme Court ruling.
Darius Johnson, a four-star defensive back from Riverside, California, pledged to Michigan over Oregon, UCLA and USC, bolstering a 2027 class that already includes seven May commitments.