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Desert Pines finally turns the tables on Moapa Valley

Isaiah Morris ran for 209 yards and four touchdowns on 26 carries, including a spectacular 52-yard scoring run in the fourth quarter, and Desert Pines exorcised two years worth of postseason demons by defeating Moapa Valley 28-7 in the Class 3A state quarterfinals.

49ers’ Colin Kaepernick could be capable fill-in on bye week

It’s another challenging week with six NFL teams on a bye again, plus notable injuries. Your fantasy football lineup may look far from ideal this week, but the same holds true for others in your league.

Texas’ Charlie Strong at his weakest on the road

Texas Tech, a 3-point home underdog on Saturday, can make Texas coach Charlie Strong’s tenure take another turn for the worse.

Denver defense will test Derek Carr, Raiders

Oakland coach Jack Del Rio is 5-0 on the road this season, but 2-9 ATS at home in his two seasons. The Raiders’ home-road dichotomy is a reason to back the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

Las Vegas Bowl paying close attention to USC, Wyoming

John Saccenti won’t be on the road this weekend watching college football, but the Las Vegas Bowl executive director will closely monitor three games.

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Matt Youmans, Kelly Stewart and Golden Nugget sports book director Tony Miller preview the college football and NFL weekend.

Alabama offers opportunity for LSU’s Ed Orgeron

In a duel that could determine LSU interim coach Ed Orgeron’s future and throw the College Football Playoff picture into chaos, the Tigers are 7½-point underdogs to top-ranked Alabama.

The Weekend’s Best Bets

Brian Blessing, Bernie Fratto, Adam Hill and Matt Youmans post their best bets for college football and the NFL.

Matt Ryan tosses 4 TDs to lead Falcons over Bucs 43-28

Matt Ryan was nearly flawless again Thursday night, throwing for 344 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions to help the Atlanta Falcons tighten their grip on first place with a 43-28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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