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Morgan Freeman Celebrity Guest Picking on College Game Day Will Be Iconic
Just when you want to be out on ESPN’s College Game Day, they find a way to pull you back in.
Earlier this week, Awful Announcing slammed the most popular college football pregame show for losing its identity. They’ve faced plenty of scrutiny since adding Pat McAfee to the roundtable, as his bold, loud personality is certainly different from traditional pregame shows from decades ago.
Most recently, Game Day brought on Ted Cruz ahead of Ohio State’s matchup in Austin with Texas, a game that the Longhorns would eventually pull off an improbable upset. The ESPN broadcast picked up an anti-Cruz chant from the students in the audience, only added to the attention the appearance garnered.
But on Thursday, legendary actor Morgan Freeman was announced as the celebrity guest picker for College Game Day this upcoming Saturday.
And that’s an iconic, legendary, home run pick that will undoubtedly reach millions of impressions via social media, but also pull in really good television ratings, too. In 2024, Timothée Chalamet broke the internet with his unexpected, deep ball knowledge and expert picks. Now, Freeman gets his turn.
Freeman joined McAfee on his ESPN show on Thursday and voluntarily previewed Thursday Night Football between the Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills.
“You got meat eaters and meat coming together,” Freeman said. “No prediction, I’m just saying.”
He also planted his flag as a believer in the Kansas City Chiefs for this upcoming season. But on Saturday, all eyes will be on Freeman’s predictions from The Grove in Oxford, Mississippi for Ole Miss versus LSU. It’s the matchup of the weekend, and another game that will undoubtedly pull huge eyeballs as Lane Kiffin will face his formal school. Already, LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt has been listed as doubtful.
There will be so much build up and anticipation ahead of this game, adding Freeman into the mix just makes it better. Hearing his analysis on some of the other games on this weekend’s slate from those legendary pipes will certainly be must-see television.
The 89-year-old is a well-known supporter of Ole Miss, and could have some really good jabs to lob in Kiffin’s direction on the broadcast. Although he was born in Memphis, Freeman grew up in Mississippi and frequently attends Ole Miss sporting events.
Freeman has been on the biggest stages, apart of the biggest productions during his time in Hollywood. But now he’ll put his ball knowledge to the test on College Game Day, and certainly, America will be tuned in to see how his picks perform.
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Asian Games 2026 September 18: Schedule, live event time (IST), streaming | Asian Games 2026
India will have a busy day of action at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on September 18, with the country’s athletes competing in teqball and soft tennis, while the women’s cricket team will also begin their campaign in the tournament.
Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza will be the first Indian in action, starting her women’s singles teqball campaign in the morning before joining Mohamed Anas Imran Beg for the mixed doubles event later in the day.
India’s men’s soft tennis team will also have a packed schedule, with three Group C matches. India will face Laos at 5:30 AM IST, followed by matches against Chinese Taipei at 7:30 AM and Mongolia at 9:30 AM.
However, the biggest draw of the day will be the Harmanpreet Kaur-led India women’s cricket team, who will take on hosts Japan in the quarter-final. The defending gold medallists will look to secure a place in the semi-finals.
If India advance, they will face Bangladesh in the last four after the South Asian side secured their place in the semi-finals following their quarter-final against China being abandoned due to rain on Thursday. Bangladesh progressed as the higher-ranked team in the T20I rankings.
Now, let’s take a look at the full schedule of matches and events for September 18 at Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.
| Time (IST) | Sport | Indian athlete/team | Event | Stage | Opponent |
| 05:30 AM | Soft Tennis | India men | Men’s team | Group C | Laos |
| 06:00 AM | Teqball | Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza | Women’s singles | Group stage | Sakamoto Yuina (Japan) |
| 06:30 AM | Teqball | Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza | Women’s singles | Group stage | DY Koemyean (Cambodia) |
| 07:30 AM | Soft Tennis | India men | Men’s team | Group C | Chinese Taipei |
| 07:30 AM | Teqball | Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza | Women’s singles | Quarter-final | If advance |
| 09:30 AM | Soft Tennis | India men | Men’s team | Group C | Mongolia |
| 09:30 AM | Teqball | Quimcy Dsouza & Mohamed Anas Imran Beg | Mixed doubles | Group stage | Abuencia Jhoana & Agustin Prince (Philippines) |
| 10:30 AM | Cricket | India women | Women’s team | Quarter-final | Japan |
| 11:00 AM | Teqball | Quimcy Dsouza & Mohamed Anas Imran Beg | Mixed doubles | Group stage | Bun Thuonvireak & Yorn Sophornraksmy (Cambodia) |
| 12:30 PM | Teqball | Quimcy Dsouza & Mohamed Anas Imran Beg | Mixed doubles | Group stage | Dejarden Phakpong & Wongkhamchan Suphawadi (Thailand) |
| 01:00 PM | Teqball | Quimcy Dsouza & Mohamed Anas Imran Beg | Mixed doubles | Group stage | Alebraheem Salman & Alfalakawi Hessah (Kuwait) |
| 03:00 PM | Teqball | Quimcy Dsouza & Mohamed Anas Imran Beg | Mixed doubles | Quarter-final | If advance |
| 04:00 PM | Teqball | Quimcy Dsouza & Mohamed Anas Imran Beg | Mixed doubles | Repechages | If advance |
Asian Games 2026, September 18 events: Live streaming and telecast details
What time will India’s events take place in Asian Games 2026 on September 18?
India’s first event will be in men’s team soft tennis at 5:30 AM IST, when India take on Laos in Group C. India will then face Chinese Taipei at 7:30 AM IST and Mongolia at 9:30 AM IST.
In teqball, Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza will begin her women’s singles campaign against Sakamoto Yuina of Japan at 6:00 AM IST before facing Cambodia’s DY Koemyean at 6:30 AM IST.
Dsouza will later team up with Mohamed Anas Imran Beg for the mixed doubles group-stage matches, starting at 9:30 AM IST.
When will India’s women’s cricket team be in action at Asian Games 2026?
India’s women’s cricket team will be in action against Japan in the quarter-final on September 18. The match is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM IST at the Korogi Athletic Park.
Where to watch live telecast of Asian Games 2026 September 18 matches in India?
The live telecast of the Asian Games 2026 September 18 matches will be available on Sony Sports 1 and Sony Sports 5 in English, Sony Sports 3 in Hindi, and Sony Sports 4 in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.
Where to watch live streaming of Asian Games 2026 September 18 matches in India?
The live streaming of Asian Games 2026 September 18 matches will be available on SonyLIV through its app and website in India.
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Leaden, stale, disheartening – where do Celtic & Martin O’Neill go from here?
Things can turn quickly in Scottish football.
The second act of this season’s Old Firm show on Sunday is still a hard one to call, partly because it’s at Celtic Park and also because there surely has to be some kind of response from O’Neill’s team to their pitiful fate at Ibrox last weekend.
Their fans will be worried, though. Five goals given up against LASK, a desperate experience at Ibrox – and now this.
In moments on Thursday, some of their football was reminiscent of darker days – the failures of Cluj and Copenhagen in 2019 and 2020, when Bayo and Bolingoli were in the building; Sparta Prague in 2020, when Klimala and Ajeti, Duffy and Laxalt were in the team.
It was all very Legia Warsaw, very Salzburg, very Maribor. The energy levels were low, the booing was loud and the feeling of a side with no answers was unmissable.
In the aftermath, O’Neill spoke about frustration, failure and psychological damage, how low moments like these hit you hard and test your resolve. He promised to “get ourselves together” for Rangers on Sunday but his tone was flat and a touch tired.
He outlined some of the ways in which Celtic were deficient on the night but didn’t talk with the spirit of a man who had answers. In many ways his post-match comments mirrored his team’s performance – leaden, stale, disheartening.
O’Neill has fixed many problems over the years, not just in his first trophy-laden spell but in his return to chaos last season. He restored order and confidence, two things that have been lost.
The force of his personality gave Celtic fight. They were not always pretty to watch but they were ferociously hard to beat. Nobody managed it on the title run-in.
That kind of never-say-die only seems like yesterday, but in other ways it feels like an awfully long time ago.
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Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz responds to Ryan Garcia calling him out for his next fight
Ryan Garcia is seeking a quick turnaround following a relatively non-strenuous clash with Conor Benn, and Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz has responded to a recent call-out from the Californian.
Garcia needed just two rounds to dispatch of Benn at the weekend as he made a first defence of his WBC welterweight title, dropping the Brit with a devastating right-hand and then stopping him on unsteady legs.
Since then, it has become clear that a unification clash with WBA titleholder Teofimo Lopez is on Garcia’s radar, but ‘King Ry’ has also called for a scrap against Mexico’s former WBA super-lightweight champion Cruz, who currently holds the WBC Interim title at 140lbs.
“I kind of want to get in the ring either December or January. That’s kind of where I’m looking at. There’s a lot of people out there. You’ve got Pitbull Cruz, I wouldn’t mind rumbling with him… I won’t call it a tune up but I don’t want to get caught off guard.
“I don’t want to wait until May to fight. Why do I have to wait until May? I have no bruises, I have no hits to the head, why can’t I fight? So I’ll give the fans a little treat.”
In response, ‘Pitbull’, who defends his interim title against Puerto Rico’s Nestor Bravo on Saturday, refused to rule out a move up to welterweight to take on Garcia but maintained that Bravo has his full focus at present, in an interview with Fight Hub TV.
“Right now, I am focussed on my fight on September 19 and coming out victorious from this fight we have coming up.
“Then, we will think about what is next for Pitbull Cruz. Whether it is good, whether it is bad, we take everything with a positive mindset, whatever comes next and if there is a possible fight with Ryan, as well.”
Cruz-Bravo takes place at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego this Saturday.
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Borba: Can Buffs Beat Northwestern without Danny Scudero?
The Colorado Buffaloes face a pivotal test as top wide receiver Danny Scudero is sidelined with an injury ahead of their clash with Northwestern.
Can Coach Prime’s squad maintain momentum without their most dynamic weapon?
I break down the significant impact of Scudero’s absence, updates on Cam Perry and Malachi Brown’s injuries, and highlight which receivers could step into the spotlight.
Discover why the defensive back trio of Boo Carter, Cree Thomas, and Jason Stokes may be the key to shutting down Northwestern’s passing game.
Key topics include Colorado’s depth at wide receiver, defensive concerns in the secondary, and the pressing need to eliminate costly penalties.
As questions mount about the Buffs’ discipline and ability to control the run game, all eyes are on whether Colorado can stay unbeaten and prove their resilience on the road.
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Sydney Swans vs Fremantle Dockers Tips, Odds and Teams – AFL Finals Week 3 2026
A place in the AFL Grand Final is on the line as Sydney’s powerful forward unit meets a Fremantle side carrying confidence from its semi-final victory over Geelong.
When: Friday September 18, 2026 at 7:40 pm
Where: SCG
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Sydney Swans vs Fremantle Dockers Odds
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Sydney returns to the SCG refreshed after earning a preliminary-final berth with a 141-88 victory over Brisbane. Errol Gulden led that qualifying-final performance with 34 disposals, while Logan McDonald, Tom Papley and Charlie Curnow combined for 16 goals. The Swans must now adjust to the loss of captain Callum Mills, who suffered an ACL injury. Fremantle arrives after responding to its own qualifying-final setback with a 120-106 win over Geelong. Luke Jackson was central to the result, producing 25 disposals, two goals, 12 score involvements and 35 hitouts. The Dockers also beat Sydney 111-73 in Round 18, although the Swans have won 12 of their past 13 home matches. Sydney’s forward form and home record create a genuine contest, but Fremantle’s recent success in the matchup gives it a narrow advantage.
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Bills DT Ed Oliver injured during warmups, ruled out vs. Lions
The Buffalo Bills defence just took an unexpected hit.
Veteran defensive tackle Ed Oliver suffered a hip injury during warmups just hours before the team’s Thursday Night Football matchup against the visiting Detroit Lions and was subsequently ruled out for the game.
Undoubtedly a big loss for a Bills defensive front that already struggled in Week 1 despite picking up a 36-31 win — Houston Texans running back David Montgomery racked up two rushing touchdowns and 60 yards rushing for a ground game that totalled 124 yards.
Oliver, 28, played 65 snaps in that game last Sunday, recording five total tackles, one tackle for loss and one QB hit.
The eight-year vet entered the season hoping for a healthier campaign than last year, when he played just three games due to a bicep tear and meniscus injury.
Oliver has 96 regular-season appearances since the Bills drafted him ninth overall in 2019, totalling 30 sacks, nine forced fumbles, 248 tackles and 77 QB hits in that span.
Now the Bills will try to stop the Lions’ high-powered offence — fresh off scoring an NFL-best 59 points in Week 1 — without the steadying presence of Oliver in the trenches, as they play their very first regular-season game at the new Highmark Stadium on Thursday.
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McLaughlin: Analyzing Oregon’s Early Season Performance
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning was as emotional as he has ever been at a press conference on Monday.
While it might be a bad look to some, it’s a good sign for fans.
On today’s episode of Locked On Ducks, I discuss the latest injury news that Oregon has to deal with.
Is losing Trent Ferguson for likely the season a big loss for the O-line that has struggled?
Oregon got a massive, shocking wake-up call against Oklahoma State.
Will that be the spark that ignites this roster, which is still among the best in college football?
00:00 Dan Lanning’s emotional press conference
03:15 Dan Lanning takes accountability
06:38 Dan Lanning’s defensive struggles
11:55 Oregon’s offensive line performance
14:00 Scoring vs. Defense Debate
18:16 Evaluating Oregon’s early season performance
22:11 Analyzing team’s early season performance
24:03 Coaching struggles and keeping it fun
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2026 Week 3 Top Big 12 College Football Storylines
The Big 12 had a good week.
Oklahoma State’s victory over Oregon was a shocker, and the Conference avoided disaster when Texas Tech found a way to beat Oregon State. Utah did its part, too, with a blowout win over Arkansas.
At the same time, Kansas State crushed Washington State, Iowa State battled Iowa to the last play, and BYU kept its Playoff hopes alive with a win over Arizona.
Is it a sea change? No. But it’s a step in the right direction.
Week 3 features a massive showdown in the Conference when No. 13 Texas Tech hosts No. 22 Houston.
But my featured team is Kansas as the Jayhawks head to London to face Arizona State.
Here’s my Big 12 Column for the week.
Featured Team: Kansas
Arizona State vs Kansas
Saturday, September 19
9:00 AM PT, FS1
Wembley Stadium, London, England
It’s not easy to win at a place like Kansas.
With no football tradition and no big-time donor, the Jayhawks are treading water in the expanded Big 12. But the school pumped money into a stadium renovation, signaling a long-term commitment to the football program.
Lance Leipold has been the head coach since 2021. He’s compiled a record of 28-36 with bowl appearances in his second and third seasons. The nine wins in 2023 were the most KU had since 2007.
Yet, despite the initial success, the program has stalled.
Kansas won five games last year and five games the year before. There’s been no bowl appearances since that 2023 season.
And nobody ever talks about Kansas Football.

Recruiting is dead. There are no star players.
How many people reading this can even name a single guy on their roster?
Surely, a team like that has no chance against Arizona State. The Sun Devils have more money and, frankly, a better coach.
Kenny Dillingham has energized the Phoenix metro and is a talented recruiter. Arizona State had a Top 25 transfer class and brought in a quarterback with experience starting in the SEC.
In ASU’s first year in the Big 12, they won the league and made the Playoff. In other words, Arizona State accomplished more in a single year than Kansas has accomplished since helping found the Big 12 in 1996.
Anything can happen in London. But it should be a full-on display of the “haves” and “have-nots” in the Big 12.
Give me the Sun Devils by at least 21 points.
Matchup to Watch
No. 22 Houston at No. 13 Texas Tech
Friday, September 18
5:00 PM PT, FOX
The game of the week is a Friday night showdown between Houston and Texas Tech.
The Red Raiders have not looked great so far this year. This team is not even close to the Texas Tech team of last year. Quarterback Will Hammond plays hesitantly, and there’s no identity.
Last year, TTU’s defense was its calling card. This year, we are all still waiting for the signature characteristic to emerge.
Houston, on the other hand, returns its star quarterback and is led by a better coach. Willie Fritz has been successful everywhere he goes. He won nine games at Georgia Southern in his first year as an FBS coach.
Over the last four seasons, Fritz has posted win totals of 12, 11, and 10. The lone outlier was his inaugural season at Houston, where the Cougars won just four games.
Fritz knows what he is doing and is a significantly better coach than Joey McGuire.
But this game is in Lubbock. The home field advantage can’t be ignored. Getting a win in Corvallis was also noteworthy.
The victory at Oregon State is probably undervalued by the traditional Big 12 fans that never watched the Pac-12.
Yet, for those of us who have seen numerous ranked teams lose shockers to OSU, the win was respectable.
Everyone seems to think Houston is winning this game. Not here. Give me Texas Tech by more than seven.
Regional Matchups
No. 11 BYU at Colorado State
Saturday, September 19
4:30 PM PT, CBS
The march to the Playoff continues with a road game at Colorado State. Suffice it to say that this contest is of the “can’t lose” nature.
The Rams haven’t been tested, and BYU is coming off a significant win. It’s a trap game to a certain extent.
The spread is -17.5 in favor of the Cougars. This game could be tighter than anticipated.
Colorado at Northwestern
Saturday, September 19
4:30 PM PT, FOX
Nobody watched Colorado dominate Weber State last week. The only memory people have of CU is Julian Lewis struggling against Georgia Tech.
To change the narrative, Lewis must play better against Northwestern. In theory, the Wildcats present less of a challenge than the Yellow Jackets.
If Lewis looks comfortable, the expectations around Colorado will rise.
Utah State at No. 17 Utah
Saturday, September 19
12:30 PM PT, FOX
Utah hosts in-state rival Utah State for a day game at Rice-Eccles.
The matchup provides a direct comparison to Washington. The Huskies barely beat the Aggies and couldn’t score any points.
The exact opposite should be true here. Look for Utah to win easily and show why they are a Playoff contender.
Northern Illinois at Arizona
Saturday, September 19
7:30 PM PT, TNT
One game doesn’t define a year. The loss to BYU stings and could limit the ceiling of Arizona’s season. But, on the other hand, the defeat could act as a springboard to a 10-win season.
The Wildcats went through a similar experience in 2023 where they lost a triple-overtime game to USC. The Cats went on a tear after that game, ending the year with an Alamo Bowl victory over Oklahoma.
The storyline to watch against Northern Illinois is at the receiver position. Brent Brennan needs clear leaders to emerge after the injury to Gio Richardson.
Other Key Games
Tulane at Kansas State
Saturday, September 19
9:00 AM PT, ESPN2
The Wildcats are a dark horse in the Big 12.
The convincing margin of victory over Washington State generated respect. Tulane will not be a pushover.
Vegas may have the spread at 20 points, but K-State can’t overlook them.
West Virginia at No. 25 Virginia
Saturday, September 19
4:30 PM PT, ACC Network
Rich Rodriguez has an opportunity to secure a signature win. Virginia is ranked in the Top 25 and has been rolling over its opponents.
WVU is still an open question, although they appear to have taken a step forward in Year Two under Rich Rod.
The spread is 10 points in favor of UV. An upset win would be a feather in the cap for the Big 12.
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Teddy Atlas delivers honest verdict on Ryan Garcia vs Devin Haney 2: “I like the way he looks now”
A rematch between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney remains as one of the most in-demand contests in the sport of boxing, and esteemed boxing analyst Teddy Atlas has offered his thoughts on the fight.
‘King Ry’ got the better of Haney in an upset win back in April 2024 in a career-best triumph, only for that victory to then be taken away from him after he failed a drugs test during the aftermath, testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug Ostarine.
Since then, both Haney and Garcia have got their hands on world honours in the welterweight division, with Haney defeating Brian Norman for the WBO title and Garcia trumping Mario Barrios for the WBC marble – which he defended against Conor Benn on Saturday.
Speaking after Garcia’s latest demolition job on ‘The Fight with Teddy Atlas’, Atlas reflected on Haney’s display against Garcia, believing that he fought the wrong fight against his fellow Californian.
“He [Haney] is in a good place now, he is a good fighter, he is a sharpshooter when he boxes right. He didn’t box right against Garcia, he tried to go and get Ryan, that is not him, he is a guy that sets traps.
“He does what Garcia does tonight [against Benn], he sets traps, he is real accurate with his punches and he doesn’t waste anything. He is a consummate boxer, counter-puncher and he came out of character against Ryan – and he paid a price for it.”
Looking ahead to a future rematch between the pair, Atlas appreciated the way in which Haney has bounced back from that harrowing night against Garcia and admitted that a second meeting would make for ‘an interesting fight’.
“I like the way that Haney looks right now. Haney got himself through the mental cobwebs from the physical beating that he took [against Garcia], he got through it.”
“Now he is back to being Haney and Haney is a good fighter. I’m telling you, that would be an interesting fight.”
Whilst Haney is a champion fight fans are hoping ‘King Ry’ attempts to unify against, it seems as though WBA titleholder Teofimo Lopez could be the frontrunner to be Garcia’s next opponent.
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