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QB Watson, Clemson thrive as underdogs

Instead of ripping the losing coach, pause for a moment to praise the winning quarterback. Deshaun Watson did not get much pregame hype from the media and was quickly dismissed by most bettors, yet he directed a dominant performance by Clemson.

Week 17 keeps bettors, oddsmakers guessing

As anticipated in August, the Washington Redskins have nothing to play for in Week 17, and Kirk Cousins’ status as their starting quarterback is shaky.

The weekend’s best bets

The weekend’s best bets from our expert handicappers.

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Colts reportedly plan to fire head coach after season

Unless the Indianapolis Colts get a playoff berth, the Colts plan to dismiss head coach Chuck Pagano after the season, ESPN.com reported Thursday, based on league sources.

No. 18 Houston upsets No. 9 Florida State in Peach Bowl

Houston won 12 games and the American Athletic Conference championship in coach Tom Herman’s first season, but the Cougars didn’t have a signature win. They do now.

 
TCU QB Trevone Boykin arrested after fight at San Antonio bar

Texas Christian University quarterback Trevone Boykin was arrested and accused of assaulting a patrol officer following a fight at Pat O’Brien’s in San Antonio early Thursday morning.

 
Eagles owner says Chip Kelly was fired after team dropped to ‘mediocrity’

Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said Wednesday he felt the team was not going in the right direction — “the end result was mediocrity” — leading to the firing of head coach Chip Kelly with one game remaining in a disappointing season.

Broncos win in OT to clinch playoff berth

Brandon McManus kicked a 37-yard field goal in overtime after missing one at the end of regulation as the Denver Broncos beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20-17 to clinch a playoff berth on Monday.

Mountain West teams meeting in bowl speaks loudly about Mountain West

I have never been one of those anti-bowl game guys. Never been one to care much about how many postseason college football affairs are played. But when the Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl kicks off today in Tucson, the perception of Mountain West football will endure a devastating punch to the gut.

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