Purdy leads 49ers past Commanders clinching NFC top seed
Brock Purdy rebounded from a rough game throwing two TD passes as the San Francisco 49ers beat Washington 27 10 in Landover to seal a first round bye. Deebo Samuel Brandon Aiyuk and Elijah Mitchell scored while Purdy set a franchise season record with 4280 yards. The defense intercepted Sam Howell twice as Christian McCaffrey left with a calf injury.
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Entringer fires up Iowa with unlikely save in Big Ten title
Iowa safety Koen Entringer, praised by coaches as a standout for effort, chased down Michigan receiver Semaj Morgan after whiffing on a punt tackle. He forced a tackle at the five yard line, drawing comparisons to Bob Sanders and Cooper DeJean moments, and sparked discussion of a teachable moment on finish.
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No. 17 Iowa to face No. 21 Tennessee in Citrus Bowl
Iowa and Tennessee meet in the Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium Orlando kickoff is at noon Tennessee favored by six points, with Iowa carrying a 10-3 record and Tennessee 8-4.
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Bowl games losing meaning with roster churn
The article notes many bowls are exhibitions as players transfer or opt out. It cites Tennessee in the Citrus Bowl with a new starter, and mentions USC, Oklahoma, Ohio State, LSU, Oregon State, and Notre Dame using changed quarterbacks, underscoring reduced star power in non playoff bowls.
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