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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 22m
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ESPN star compares Brock Purdy to ‘Brady in New England’
The San Francisco 49ers are off to a 3-0 start that includes divisional wins over both the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams. It’s been about as picturesque a start to the campaign as even the most optimistic Niners fan could’ve envisioned at the onset of the season, other than the constant injuries that seem…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 1h
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Pablo Torre connects Ohio State star to nationwide Christian scandal
Last month, investigative sports reporter Pablo Torre reported on ESPN and SEC Network college football analyst Tim Tebow’s Involvement in a Christian organization called Life Surge, which contracted the former star quarterback to give speeches at dozens of events over the past five years. Torre explained that Life Surge holds events nationwide featuring prominent speakers…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 1h
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‘CBS is making a royal mistake’: Sports media reacts to CBS parting ways with Tony Romo
NFL broadcaster and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo signed a massive 10-year, $180 million contract to feature in CBS’ lead NFL booth alongside Jim Nantz in 2020. However, after a promising start to his broadcasting career, Romo’s performance was widely viewed as a diminishing product as of late. Things took a nasty turn earlier…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 2h
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CBS announces final decision on Tony Romo
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo transitioned to the game analyst side of the NFL after his playing career, inking a lucrative deal with CBS to feature in its lead booth alongside Jim Nantz. Unfortunately for Romo, he derailed his analyst career earlier this year when he was arrested for an OWI after a golf…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 3h
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‘He operates like a slave owner’: Former boxer does not hold back on Dana White
UFC President Dana White is one of the most polarizing figures in sports, and one former professional boxer did not mince words when asked for his thoughts on White. During a recent interview, former boxing superstar Derek Chisora compared White to a “slave owner” for the way he operates his platforms and the imbalance of…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 5h
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Ranking the three must-watch teams ahead of the NBA season
Media day has ended, bringing the 2026-2027 NBA season much closer. Players in new team colors cement their arrival as photos make it permanent. Preseason begins in early October, and many teams will flaunt new talent and experiment with new lineups as they head into the season’s official start. Three Must-watch teams have made drastic…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 13h
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Caitlin Clark struggled when it mattered most
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever had championship aspirations heading into the 2026 season. Unfortunately, those championship dreams ended in the first round of the postseason as their superstar struggled when it mattered most. On Thursday night, the Fever faced the Aces in a pivotal Game 3 showdown with the series tied 1-1. However, the…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 21h
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‘We really think that’s going to last?’: Stephen A. Smith ‘not sold’ on the Las Vegas Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders are 3-0 and tied with the Kansas City Chiefs for first in the AFC West. Off to a hot start, veteran quarterback Kurt Cousins has already thrown nine touchdowns, claiming his spot as the team’s starting quarterback for the foreseeable future. Stephen A. Smith, however, is not sold. On a recent…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Tony Romo back in public eye with CBS career hanging in the balance
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo’s future as a game analyst at CBS is uncertain following an OWI arrest after a golf tournament. Romo has since pleaded no contest to a civil offense and taken full responsibility for his actions. “This morning, I faced a recent personal failure by pleading no contest to a civil…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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‘Who would have ever thought?’ Sophie Cunningham mocks A’ja Wilson after fan incident
The Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces are headed to a pivotal Game 3 showdown on Thursday night, and the drama between the two sides is ramping up a bit thanks to Sophie Cunningham’s social media behavior. During Tuesday night’s Game 2 in Indiana, which the Fever won by a final score of 99-89,…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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‘Need younger people’: Paul Finebaum criticizes Donald Trump, Nick Saban amidst college football changes
Over the past several months, United States President Donald Trump has taken a pretty clear interest in addressing the recent changes to the college football landscape as he has pushed for the bipartisan legislation known as the Protect College Sports Act through Congress. He has also leaned heavily on legendary Alabama Crimson Tide head coach…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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‘The Cubs do not belong’: Barstool Sports star eviscerates Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs never recovered from giving up two solo home runs in the first inning of their Game 1 Wild Card series against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night, going on to lose 8-0. Chicago remains just two wins away from advancing and facing the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS, but one Cubs…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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‘I worry about him’: Bill Simmons concerned for Stephen A. Smith amid emergence of Pat McAfee at ESPN
After years of Stephen A. Smith being the biggest voice and personality at ESPN, there appears to be a passing of the torch at the Worldwide Leader, with former NFL punter Pat McAfee slowly emerging as the network’s most prominent face. On a recent episode of his eponymous podcast, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons discussed the…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Astros lash out at fans after being booed in loss to White Sox
The Houston Astros lost Game 1 of their Wild Card series to the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, 6-3. It was a game that wasn’t even as close as the final score indicated, with the White Sox jumping out to an early lead that grew to 5-0 in the fifth inning. The crowd of 34,011…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Ranking the 5 most surprising teams of the NFL season
Every team comes into the NFL season with expectations, and those expectations can quickly be shattered through the first few weeks of the season – for better or worse. While some teams entered the season with high hopes that were quickly brought back to Earth, there are a few teams that have looked far better…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Three breakout players through the first quarter of the college football season
Every college football season produces a few players who go from relative unknowns to household names almost overnight. A month into 2026, several of them are already emerging. This year’s crop includes a safety who didn’t start a game last season, a running back who has already matched his sophomore touchdown total, and a quarterback…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Cowboys coach on brutal ending against Ravens: ‘I didn’t do very good’
The Dallas Cowboys faced the Baltimore Ravens in Rio as part of the NFL’s international series, and the game delivered one of the most exciting endings of the young NFL season. Trailing by three late in the game, the Cowboys drove the length of the field but were stuffed at the goal line, forcing Dallas…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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‘Morally, I think it’s kinda weird’: Sophie Cunningham ‘not surprised’ by Sydney Sweeney ad
Last week, actress Sydney Sweeney sparked widespread outrage from female athletes after she was at the center of an ad campaign for a U.S. sports prediction market where she wore minimal or no clothing while posing with sports equipment. Now, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has weighed in. While many athletes have expressed their shock…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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Sean McVay: ‘We’re not playing in Australia ever again’
In the lead-up to last week’s season-opening game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, a lot was made of the Rams’ decision to arrive in Australia just one day before the game. That didn’t seem to work out well for the Rams, and it sounds like head coach…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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Five burning questions entering NFL Week 2
Week 2 of the NFL 2026 season arrives after a wild opening week. Here, we’ll offer some of the biggest NFL questions entering Week 2: Will the offensive explosion continue? Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season featured a ton of scoring, averaging 49.4 points per game. Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season matched…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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LeBron James Polymarket deal is reportedly worth more than his NBA contract
In July, LeBron James signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. The former Los Angeles Laker looks to earn $4 million during the 2026–27 NBA season. In his latest endeavor with Polymarket, the prediction-market platform agreed to pay James more than three times that amount. James’s off-the-court resume has never been short,…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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Colin Kaepernick refused to meet with Donald Trump
Colin Kaepernick made headlines during the 2016 NFL season when he began taking a knee during the playing of the national anthem before games in protest of systemic oppression, racial injustice, and police brutality against Black people and people of color. Throughout his protest and in the years that followed, Kaepernick received some heavy pushback…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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‘They want to protect their power’: Colin Kaepernick says NFL owners are ‘openly colluding’ against Macklemore
Perhaps the biggest headline throughout the entertainment industry this week has been Macklemore’s removal from the lineup of Ed Sheeran’s upcoming stadium tour as a result of his vocal support of Palestine. Macklemore said that New England Patriots team owner Robert Kraft, who also owns Gillet Stadium, rallied support from other NFL owners to have…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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Analyst wonders if Oregon quarterback Dante Moore could fake injury
Dante Moore made the somewhat surprising decision to return to the Oregon Ducks this season when he would have been one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL  Draft should he have decided to declare. Now, after a disappointing start to the season, one college football analyst is wondering if the star quarterback could fake…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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‘Makes no sense to me at all’: Kirk Herbstreit not happy with AP Poll dropping Ohio State
The Ohio State Buckeyes entered Saturday night’s road showdown with the No. 4 Texas Longhorns as the No. 1 team in the country and largely played well in the game, losing 24-23 after a late touchdown from Texas helped them overcome a 20-point deficit. After the loss, Ohio State fell from No. 1 in the…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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Arch Manning issues public apology for ‘insensitive comment’
Just days after notching the biggest win of his career when he mounted a 20-point fourth-quarter comeback to beat the Ohio State Buckeyes, Texas Longhorns star Arch Manning found himself at the center of some controversy this week, but he has now issued a public apology. The incident occurred on Monday when Manning made what…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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‘We do not provide a platform for hate speech’: Patriots owner Robert Kraft removes Macklemore from Gillette Stadium performance
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who is also the owner of Gillette Stadium, made a statement Monday, addressing the removal of Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Macklemore as an opening act for Ed Sheeran’s show at his venue later this month. Sheeran is currently on his 2026 North American “Loop Tour” that began in early June.…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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‘Dear State Gaming Regulators’: Top leagues and player unions band together against sports betting harassment
Sports betting has officially become part of the culture. It’s commercialized, advertised all over social media, and some of your favorite athletes and media figures are even sponsored by gambling platforms. Before sports betting was so accessible, people had to travel to casinos and rely on bookies, but now that it’s in the palm of…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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Five high-profile NFL injury storylines after week 1
Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season was one of the best we’ve seen in years. Upsets, high-scoring games, and standout performances gave fans all the hope for the coming weeks ahead. Sunday has passed, and the thrill is over until the next, but some fanatics are still in shambles as some of their team’s…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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‘I thought Arch looked horrible, honestly’: A.J. McCarron does not hold back on Arch Manning
On Saturday night, Arch Manning helped lead the Texas Longhorns all the way back, overcoming a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Ohio State Buckeyes by a final score of 24-23. Despite the dramatic comeback, longtime college football analyst A.J. McCarron was not all that impressed with Manning’s performance. Following the game, McCarron went as…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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‘Obviously, there’s history there’: Baker Mayfield not shying away from Browns matchup
After a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals to open the season, Baker Mayfield will have a chance to take on his former team when his Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. While he isn’t exactly leaning into any narratives about revenge, he also isn’t shying away from the conversation, either. During his…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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‘Bad plays are going to happen all the time’: Deshaun Watson speaks out after blowout loss
It’s safe to say that Deshaun Watson’s return to the Cleveland Browns starting lineup did not go the way he would have hoped, but he is keeping his head up and trying his best to move forward. Watson was named the team’s starting quarterback just days after he had a rather hostile reaction to getting…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
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Nick Saban claims ‘some losses are better than some wins’
The College Football Playoff has changed the sport in a lot of ways, but one of the biggest is that much of the sport now centers around playoff resumes and which teams deserve to advance to the end-of-season playoff. That has now led legendary college football head coach and current ESPN analyst Nick Saban to…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
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‘Three good teams at the top, then nothing’: Nick Saban criticizes Big Ten
It’s no secret that Nick Saban is a bit biased toward the SEC after coaching in the conference for the past two decades before retiring and becoming a college football analyst for ESPN. This week, he took a not-so-subtle shot at the Big Ten Conference while praising the SEC. During an appearance on The Pat McAfee…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
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Giants star plans to ‘exploit’ Cowboys ‘struggles’
The New York Giants are set to begin their season with a division showdown against the Dallas Cowboys, and it sounds like the team is already keying in on one area where they think they’ll have an advantage. As the Cowboys prepared for the upcoming season, the team made a roster addition that Giants star…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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‘All these news outlets are just fake’: Sophie Cunningham does not hold back on ‘fraud’ media
Sophie Cunningham found herself at the center of some speculation over the past several weeks when her podcast suddenly stopped publishing new episodes after her co-host publicly shared a conflicting view on trans athletes. Now, Cunningham has addressed that situation while calling out the “fraud” media who reported on it. During a recent appearance on…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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NFL confirms plans for Jed York after arrest on prostitution charges
The NFL held its first-ever game in Melbourne, Australia, on Thursday night when the Los Angeles Rams took on the San Francisco 49ers. Ahead of the game, which was broadcast by Netflix, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell appeared on the streamer’s pregame show to talk to studio host Elle Duncan. During the segment, Goodell addressed the…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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‘I had a hard time watching it’: Brian Kelly reacts to LSU’s dominant victory after being fired
Brian Kelly was let go as the head coach of the LSU Tigers football program in the middle of last season after he failed to find the sort of success either he or the university envisioned when he came to Baton Rouge after a long stint as the head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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‘It’s hard for me to accept it’: Urban Meyer says Western Michigan ‘beat the Wolverines’
The biggest story of the first weekend of college football was the controversial replay review that gave the Michigan Wolverines one last chance to stave off an upset from Western Michigan with a Hail Mary touchdown to win the game. The controversial decision has been the biggest topic of conversation throughout the college football world,…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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5 NFL teams that could surprise in 2026
With the 2026 NFL season arriving, we take a look at five teams that could do better than the football world anticipates. Cincinnati Bengals The Bengals have still been seen as a solid team when Joe Burrow is healthy over the past few years. Cincinnati went 9-8 in each of 2023 and 2024. In 2025,…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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American tennis star Francis Tiafoe praised for ‘classy’ move after US Open win
American tennis superstar Francis Tiafoe pulled off a comeback for the ages in the quarterfinals of the US Open on Tuesday afternoon as he came back and won the match while down two sets and a break late in the third set, winning in five sets. It was a legendary performance from the American star,…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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LSU officially gives up the fight against SEC
The biggest storyline in college football over the past several weeks has been the ongoing attempts by LSU and head coach Lane Kiffin to add multiple players to its roster who had signed professional contracts and spent time on NFL rosters. Now, it looks like LSU has officially given up that fight. With the SEC…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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NFL team confirms playing Canadian National Anthem
Over the past several weeks, tensions have been high between the United States and Canada as President Donald Trump has initiated a trade war with America’s neighbors to the north, even going as far as to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America. Despite this, one NFL team will be honoring Canada before games. Ahead of…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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Ranking the five best coaches in college football
With the amount of roster turnover and turnover amongst assist coaches in college football, the lone constant for programs is often the head coach, which means that in order to have sustained success at the college level, you need a great coach. As we head into the 2026 college football season, five coaches have separated…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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NCAA confirms final decision on overturning WMU-Michigan result
Star quarterback Bryce Underwood and the Michigan Wolverines defeated the Western Michigan Broncos on Saturday night in one of the most controversial finishes in recent memory. Michigan seemed to lose 12-7 at the end of regulation after Michigan quarterback Underwood’s Hail Mary attempt landed out of bounds as the clock hit zero. Shockingly, game officials…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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LSU announces final decision on adding former NFL players
The biggest storyline in college football over the past few weeks has been LSU and head coach Lane Kiffin’s attempts to add multiple players to its roster who had signed NFL contracts and spent time with NFL teams this preseason. Now, LSU has made a final decision on that matter. With the looming threat of…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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NCAA National Championship selector officially recognizes WMU 12-7 win over Michigan
The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Western Michigan Broncos on Saturday night in controversial fashion. Michigan appeared to lose 12-7 at the end of regulation after Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood’s Hail Mary attempt landed out of bounds as the clock hit zero. However, game officials paused the Broncos’ ensuing celebration for video review, and ultimately ruled…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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MAC asserts that ‘protocol was not properly followed,’ starts process to rescind Michigan win
The Michigan Wolverines’ win over the Western Michigan Broncos on Saturday night was one of the most controversial wins in college football history. The Wolverines appeared to lose 12-7 at the end of regulation after Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood’s Hail Mary attempt soared out the back of the end zone as the clock hit zero.…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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How to survive the 2026 NFL season
So, you’ve decided to watch the National Football League. Congratulations! You have chosen to watch what appears to be the Los Angeles Rams Invitational. They traded for Myles Garrett. Aaron Donald got off his retirement rocking chair. And it wouldn’t surprise you if Les Snead had Marshall Faulk and Henry Ellard on emergency standby. It’s…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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SEC reportedly seeks authority to expel LSU
The biggest story of the college football offseason was LSU and head coach Lane Kiffin’s attempts to add multiple players to their roster who had signed professional contracts and spent time with NFL teams during the preseason. Now, the SEC is looking for authority to push back. According to a recent report, the SEC is…
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