Illini Buckeyes clash in Big Ten opener at Memorial Stadium
No. 17 Illinois, 2 1, hosts unranked Ohio State, 2 1, in a key Big Ten opener televised by ABC. Illinois relies on an improved defense and a hit by injuries for Ohio State, while Buckeyes seek cohesion after a close win at Boston College. The game features transfers Cooper and Mackovic in familiar rivals, played on Memorial Stadium’s AstroTurf after a fire damaged the prior surface.
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Bears at Buccaneers Preview with Key Matchups
Chicago Bears hold a 4-0 mark and visit Tampa Bay, 2-2, as favorites by 54 percent. Bears’ Tomczak shined in a 27-13 win over Philadelphia, Neal Anderson excels as runner and receiver, and Dent Rivera Jackson anchor a stingy defense. Buccaneers struggle on offense, with Testaverde limited by a 6 of 23 outing, while Murphy and Hamilton pace a flatter attack. prior meetups favor Chicago with an 18-4 series edge and a 12-game winning streak.
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Bears Aim to Extend Win Streak Over Buccaneers
Chicago 4-0 Bears visit 2-2 Tampa Bay as Neal Anderson leads ground attack while Mike Ditka touts his team. Vinny Testaverde struggles, Tampa Bay emphasizes short passes and improved defense to slow Anderson and halt Bears’ 13th straight series win.
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Shell's debut in Raiders Jets duel set Monday night
United Press International reports Hall of Fame tackle Art Shell will coach the Los Angeles Raiders against the New York Jets at East Rutherford, New Jersey, in Week 5. Both teams sit 1-3 and share last place in their divisions as Shell breaks new ground in modern NFL history.
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Shell Takes Raiders Helm Finding Ground Amid Turbulence
Al Davis appointed Shell as the Raiders head coach replacing fired Mike Shanahan. Shell vows to simplify schemes and demand quick improvement, becoming the NFL’s first Black head coach since Fritz Pollard in the 1920s. Green Bay and Dallas prepare for pivotal clashes as undefeated Giants loom.
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