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‘Took Me 5 Minutes to Figure Out He Was the Smartest in the Room’: Coach O Recalls Recruiting Joe Burrow to LSU

LSU’s 2019 group was arguably the single greatest team in college football history. They went a perfect 15-0 on the season and utterly dominated the four-team College Football Playoff.

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One of the Biggest Surprises of Bengals Camp, WR Mitch Tinsley Gets Chance to Further Impress vs. Former Team

CINCINNATI – For the second week in a row, a Cincinnati Bengals player will be taking the field against teammates he played alongside in 2024 when the team takes on the Washington Commanders tonight.

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The 'Second-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

How many of the No. 2 overall picks in every NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?

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Joe Burrow News / Athlon Sports / August 18

How LSU Used Crawfish and Clever Tactics to Recruit Joe Burrow

Former LSU coach Ed Orgeron shared the behind-the-scenes story of how LSU convinced Joe Burrow to transfer from Ohio State, revealing the unusual—and very Louisiana—recruiting tactics that helped seal the deal.

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Who is the greatest QB in the history of every NFL franchise?

After our running back , wide receiver and tight end installments, here is a stab at the all-important quarterback position. Here are the best QBs in each NFL franchise's history.

NFL News / Stripe Hype / August 18

Bengals better not flop in Week 1 again after Browns name underwhelming starter at QB

A familiar AFC North adversary will officially be under center in Week 1 to face the Cincinnati Bengals when they visit the Cleveland Browns in the latest Battle of Ohio.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 18

Bengals Reportedly Bringing in Free Agent Guard For Visit

Free agent guard help may be on the way quickly for the Bengals. FOX Sports insider Jordan Schults reported this week that the team is hosting Dalton Risner on a visit tomorrow.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Larry Brown Sports / August 18

Report: Bengals turned down notable trade offer for Trey Hendrickson

The Cincinnati Bengals are open to trading Trey Hendrickson, but it sounds like they have attached a high asking price to the star pass rusher. Hendrickson is set to earn roughly $16 million this season in the final year of his contract, and he has been seeking an extension.

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / August 18

Texas' Manning reminds title-winning coach of No. 1 NFL Draft pick

Texas' Arch Manning reminds national championship-winning coach of No. 1 NFL Draft pick

Expectations were already high enough for Manning.

Dolphins' Quinn Ewers bounces back from dreadful debut

Castoff QB continues to prove himself during preseason

Trey Hendrickson situation keeps getting uglier for Bengals

College football 2025: 25 impactful transfers to keep an eye on

The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz

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Ranking all 32 NFL head coaches for the 2025 season

The impact of NFL head coaches is arguably greater than any other major US sport. Heading into the 2025 season, these are the best head coaches ranked from first to worst.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / August 18

Bengals 2025 Roster Breakdown: DJ Turner II fighting to claim Week 1 starting gig for the first time

Bengals roster breakdown is back! During the 99 days leading up to Cincinnati’s regular season opener against the Cleveland Browns, the player with the matching jersey number as days remaining will become the day’s highlighted player.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 18

Cincinnati Bengals Will Go Against Familiar Face in Season Opener Against Cleveland Browns

Joe Flacco will start for the Cleveland Browns in the regular season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 7. The Browns made the announcement on Monday afternoon.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / August 18

What Each Cincinnati Bengals Rookie Draft Pick Did with His First NFL Game-Worn Jersey, and What's Next

CINCINNATI – While many fans and some veteran players take a ho-hum approach to preseason games, they are a big deal to every rookie. Especially the first game.

NFL News / CBSSports.com / August 18