Everything that happens in sports has some additional context when viewed from a sports betting perspective. From season-changing injuries to record-setting moments and so much more, the sports news cycle will constantly and significantly affect the sports betting industry. Our betting buzz file, with contributions from David Purdum, Doug Greenberg and others, aims to provide…
Florida State transfer defensive end Patrick Payton has committed to LSU, sources told ESPN on Saturday, adding to a star-studded transfer portal recruiting class for the Tigers. Payton is the No. 1 defensive end and No. 12 overall player in ESPN’s transfer rankings. He has one more season of eligibility. The 6-foot-5, 250-pound pass rusher…
AUSTIN, Texas — Coach Steve Sarkisian said he had a simple message for his offensive line and running backs after Texas’ SEC title game loss to Georgia, the Longhorns’ second loss to the Bulldogs this season. “Run to win.” Texas ran for just 60 yards in the two games against Georgia — 29 in a…
This weekend, 18 teams will play with conference championships on the line. Eleven of them got this far thanks to defenses that rank among the best in FBS in stop rate. What is stop rate? It’s a basic measurement of success: the percentage of a defense’s drives that end in punts, turnovers or a turnover…