CFB Week 2 winners, losers: Michigan, Oklahoma State's exaggerated demises

CFB Week 2 winners, losers: Texas stuns, Michigan and Oklahoma State's exaggerated demises, more

The second weekend of college football featured the first marquee top-10 showdown of the season, and it delivered. Below, we look back at a thriller in Austin and so much more in Week 2's winners and losers.

Texas' stunning comeback highlights best, worst of Arch Manning

Everyone said the same thing after Manning’s rough first half vs. Ohio State

Oklahoma's stumble against Michigan foreshadows ugly times ahead

Oklahoma's John Mateer has bizarre excuse for tough loss to Michigan

Michigan gets big win, but questions remain about Bryce Underwood

Kenny Dillingham makes telling statement after Arizona State's loss

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Former NFL HC believes Tua Tagovailoa has already decided to retire

One former NFL head coach believes Tagovailoa is signaling to us all that he is ready for retirement.

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Tagovailoa's Falcons career may be over before he starts a game

Falcons dealing with yet another QB concern before Week 1

QB Cooper Rush to start for Falcons as Tagovailoa declared out

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College Football News / Yardbarker / September 13

Texas' stunning comeback highlights best and worst of Arch Manning

Texas' stunning comeback against Ohio State highlights best and worst of Arch Manning

The Texas Longhorns did everything they could to lose Saturday's showdown against No. 1 Ohio State. For three quarters, it looked like they were going to do exactly that, and in a convincing, embarrassing fashion.

Everyone said the same thing after Arch Manning’s rough first half vs. Ohio State

CFB Week 2 winners, losers: Texas stuns, Michigan and Oklahoma State's exaggerated demises, more

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Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 12

Elena Rybakina cements status as best player on WTA Tour with U.S. Open win

After beating Naomi Osaka in the 2026 U.S. Open quarterfinals, Elena Rybakina rose to No. 1 in the WTA live rankings. Rybakina put an end to any doubts about who the best player is on the WTA Tour with a 7-6, 6-2 win over Aryna Sabalenka in the 2026 U.S. Open Women's Championship match on Saturday.

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Ben Shelton had heartfelt message after reaching U.S. Open final

Alexander Zverev sweeps way into U.S. Open final

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Australian Open: Five-set matches 'are here to stay'

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Ravens' Lamar Jackson contract extension will reportedly remain on hold

Do not expect Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens to have a new contract extension signed before Sunday's season opener, according to a Saturday report from ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Texans, C.J. Stroud both making smart move to put contract talks on hold

Shedeur Sanders may not get a chance with Browns for a long time

Seahawks' Sam Darnold is dealing with an 'unusual' injury

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Rough Gerrit Cole outing raises concerns for Yankees postseason rotation

Cole is slumping at the wrong time.

Cole's latest struggles further prove Mets have his number

Don Kelly defends pulling Paul Skenes in Pirates' late loss to Cubs

Randal Grichuk might have saved the White Sox's season

Unexpected Diamondbacks pitcher throws immaculate inning

Blue Jays' Brett Bateman hits his first two MLB HRs in back-to-back games

Kazuma Okamoto's plate discipline adds to impressive rookie season

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 12

Oregon in deep trouble after historic upset loss to OK State

Oregon in deep trouble after historic upset loss to Oklahoma State

The Oklahoma State Cowboys (1-1) delivered a stunning result that will be hard to top this college football season, snapping a 12-game losing streak in a 39-31 win over the Associated Press No. 6 Oregon Ducks (1-1).

Drew Mestemaker guides Oklahoma State to major upset of No. 6 Oregon

Dan Lanning faced a brutal question about his coaching staff

Oklahoma State coach had the best comment after upsetting Oregon

Oregon QB Dante Moore receives high honor from NFL scouts, execs

Nick Saban has blunt assessment of Big Ten: 'Then nothing'

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 12

Clippers may punish Kawhi Leonard with Raptors trade still pending

According to CBS Sports' Robby Kalland, the Clippers may not want to help Kawhi Leonard and trade him to the Toronto Raptors anymore, since he came off the situation rather easily.

Justice Department opened 'criminal investigation' on Clippers over Leonard situation

NBA insider makes prediction about the Leonard trade

Clippers pull a petty move on Chris Paul

Spurs have perfect reason to make a cold-blooded trade next season

Lakers are one injury away from having worst defense in the NBA

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / September 12

Raiders end bizarre trend with Michael Mayer contract extension

Mayer have agreed on a three-year, $45 million extension with $30 million guaranteed.

Astonishing Raiders stat emerges after Mayer’s contract extension

Raiders are officially on Brock Bowers watch with latest injury update

Packers show confidence in Tucker Kraft with massive extension

Jaguars' Parker Washington betting on himself after failed contract talks

Steelers' latest move could be bad news for Joey Porter Jr.

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Jesse Love scores first NASCAR O'Reilly Series win of 2026 at Gateway

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Canadiens signing Chris Kreider shows time heals all wounds

A strong argument can be made that Chris Kreider has been one of the most hated rival players in the modern era of the Montreal Canadiens.

Golden Knights sign Mark Stone to two-year extension

Dylan Larkin reporting to Red Wings camp, but stripped of captaincy

Connor Ingram announces retirement from hockey at age 29

John Klingberg retires from NHL after legendary 700-game career

Canucks' Quinn Hughes mistake is now the Wild's problem

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 12

NASCAR Enjoy Illinois 300 preview: Favorite, underdog, top storylines

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Joey Logano lays down blazing qualifying lap to take NASCAR Cup pole at Gateway

Ryan Blaney fastest in NASCAR Cup Series practice at Gateway

Brad Keselowski says he'll fight 'anybody' in the NASCAR garage

Carson Hocevar couldn't be more wrong about NASCAR not being serious

NASCAR pit crew narrowly escapes horrific incident after pit road crash at Gateway

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

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The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 12

Falcons dealing with yet another QB concern before Week 1

The Atlanta Falcons are having a shocking start to the 2026 season before even playing a game. Specifically, the quarterback position is already in a state of disarray.

Tua Tagovailoa's Falcons career may be over before he starts a game

Former NFL HC believes Tua Tagovailoa has already decided to retire

Five NFL players who could become household names by end of Week 1

Five NFL stars who could have a miserable Week 1

Five NFL rookies being thrown directly into the fire in Week 1

The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Yankees fire member of organization after three decades

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Anthony Volpe makes history in return for Yankees' rout

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Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 12

Tua Tagovailoa's Falcons career may be over before he starts a game

The Atlanta Falcons confirmed some expected news on Friday when they announced that veteran backup Cooper Rush will be the team's starting quarterback over Tagovailoa for this coming Sunday's Week 1 game at the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Cowboys get tough injury news right before season opener vs. Giants

Patriots making significant A.J. Brown move after concerning injury report

Cardinals receive key Jeremiyah Love update ahead of Week 1

Raiders are officially on Brock Bowers watch with latest injury update

Seahawks' Sam Darnold is dealing with an 'unusual' injury

Patrick Mahomes has three final words about his Week 1 availability

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 12

Oklahoma's stumble against Michigan foreshadows ugly times ahead

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C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / September 12

Texans, Stroud both making smart move to put contract talks on hold

Texans, C.J. Stroud both making smart move to put contract talks on hold

Stroud is facing a big season as he tries to re-establish himself as one of the NFL's elite.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / September 12

Michigan gets signature win, but big QB questions remain

Michigan gets signature win with Oklahoma upset, but big Bryce Underwood questions remain

At some point, Underwood is going to have to make some plays with his arm. Michigan doesn't seem to trust that he can (or will).

Gunner Stockton throws five TDs as No. 2 Georgia crushes Western Kentucky

Charlie Becker scores three TDs in No. 5 Indiana's rout of Howard

No. 10 Texas A&M forces three late turnovers in win over Arizona State

Rocco Becht, No. 16 Penn State topple Temple

Virginia Tech gains measure of revenge, blows out Old Dominion

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 12

Ryan Blaney fastest in NASCAR Cup Series practice at Gateway

Team Penske and Ford flexed their muscle in NASCAR Cup Series practice at Gateway on Saturday.

Brad Keselowski says he'll fight 'anybody' in the NASCAR garage

Carson Kvapil wins pole for NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Gateway at perfect time

Carson Hocevar couldn't be more wrong about NASCAR not being serious

The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 12

Brad Keselowski says he'll fight 'anybody' in the NASCAR garage

If Keselowski follows through on his prior threat to Hocevar, the hot stove the latter touches could very well be the outside wall at Gateway during Sunday's race.

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