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Yahoo
17 hours ago
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Chiefs Rookie Cornerback Already Improving in Minicamp
Chiefs Rookie Cornerback Already Improving in Minicamp originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Kansas City Chiefs were in the bottom half of the league in passing yards allowed this past season, so they went into the 2025 NFL Draft looking to improve their secondary. Advertisement And that is exactly what they did. The reigning AFC champions selected Cal cornerback Nohl Williams with the 85th overall pick in the third round of the draft. He was reportedly having some struggles in OTAs, but has shown flashes in mandatory minicamp. In team drills, Williams showed his athleticism by jumping up and making an impressive interception, which should give him some confidence after OTAs. In his final season at Cal, Williams led all of college football in interceptions with seven, one of which he was able to take all the way back to the house. He also racked up nine pass deflections and 52 total tackles, both of which were able to help him be named All-American. Advertisement Behind Trent McDuffie, the Chiefs did not have a lot of cornerback depth, so drafting a ball-hawk like Williams could be exactly what the team needed. His ability to snag interceptions and defend passes will complement McDuffie's ability to tackle at the corner spot very well. Williams is not currently listed as a starter on the team's depth chart, but could earn a lot of opportunities in his first season. The Chiefs fell short in the Super Bowl to the Philadelphia Eagles this past season, so Williams and the rest of the team's defense will be looking to help lead the team back to the playoffs to redeem themselves. Related: Chiefs Not Shutting Door On Rookie Starting Week 1 Related: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Reveals Concern Level Over Travis Kelce In 2025 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Sullivan's Crossing' Season 3: Chad Michael Murray, Scott Patterson navigate dating women committed to their careers
A big question in Sullivan's Crossing, after Maggie (Morgan Kohan) decided to stay in Nova Scotia, is how not being a practicing doctor would impact her. Now we're seeing Maggie try to balance her personal life, particularly with her boyfriend Cal (Chad Michael Murray), and that professional desire, specifically after being asked to consult on Glenn's (Dean Armstrong) medical case. Season 3, Episode 8 starts with Cal almost confronting Maggie about the letter he found in last week's episode, in which Maggie wrote to a former fling about needing to put her career first. But instead, Cal just says that he feels they haven't been spending much time together. While helping Rob (Reid Price) at the lodge (which has now been inspected and cleared to continue renovations), Cal tells him about the letter and that he thinks Maggie misses medicine more than she's letting on. Rob comforts Cal by saying that people's perspectives and priorities can change in life, and Cal shouldn't let that one letter get to him. Meanwhile, Sully (Scott Patterson) is in heartbreak mode. He's trying to call Helen (Kate Vernon), but she's not answering his calls. He's also trying to keep busy at the Crossing, clearly trying to take his mind off of Helen leaving. Maggie finds out that Helen left, through Edna (Andrea Menard), while also telling her dad that she's consulting on Glenn's case at the hospital, Sully's enemy, stressing that Glenn is really sick and that she took an oath to help people. "The Sully I know, he'd never turn his back on anyone," Maggie says. Sully agrees with her, but admits he's "on edge" after Helen left unexpectedly. That's when Maggie gets a call that Glenn took a turn for the worse, and she goes through his case again. Glenn came to the hospital with a tremor, requesting a prescription for anxiety medication, thinking he had the "yips," an involuntary muscle spasm. But the new piece of information is that he's developed a rash, similar to the firefighter who came to the hospital the other day, who was helping Rob work on the lodge. Now Maggie thinks there may be a connection. When Maggie talks to the firefighter, he tells her about his landscaping job, which he does when he's not at the firehall. He said his stomach's been off and he was tired before going to help Rob, but thought he was just coming down with something. Maggie has a breakthrough when Jacob (Joel Oulette) shares that the lichen samples he collected show signs of contamination with heavy metals, particularly arsenic, found in things like pesticides used in landscaping. It turns out that the firefighter works for the landscaping company Glenn uses at the golf course, and they were trying to use up pesticides that had recently been banned. Glenn had a particularly high exposure, because he lives and works there. Now that Glenn has answers, being in the hospital alone made him realize that he's been trying to prove his worth to a father who's never been there for him. "I hoped that if I made enough money that eventually he would take notice," Glenn tells Maggie. "But he didn't even bother to return the hospital's calls." At Maggie's request, Sully goes to the hospital to see Glenn and there's a truce. Glenn apologizes to Sully and says he wants to make things right. Glenn has stopped construction on his new development, wanting to make it a conservation area. But there's one catch, Glenn wants Sully to be the one who looks after it for him. Helen eventually picks up the phone when Sully calls and she tells him that she's been in back-to-back meetings because there's a producer in Ireland who wants to turn her novels into a TV series. And she'll be needed in Dublin for a while. Cal goes to check on Sully, who suggests that Sully go to see Helen in Ireland, but Sully doesn't want to "get in the way of her career." Fans of Sully and Helen will be glad to know that Helen calls Sully back with a big proposal, she asks him to come with her to Ireland. "Maybe it's time for you to let go and start focusing on your future," Helen says, with Sully agreeing to join her. In other relationship updates, some couples are stronger than others. Lola (Amalia Williamson) talks to Sydney (Lindura) about her first time having sex, and with Jacob specifically. They talk about the "liberating" but "vulnerable" feeling of opening up to someone so intimately. Despite her feelings for him, Lola is being realistic about the fact that Jacob has to go back to Alberta to finish his degree. But Jacob decides that he's going to call his advisor to see if he can finish up his research from Nova Scotia, meaning the couple could be together for much longer. Meanwhile, Sydney and Rafe (Dakota Taylor) talk about the future of their relationship, with Sydney saying she's not interested in getting married. It's very different for Rafe, who believes a marriage license is important, leaving a big question mark about how long this relationship will last. The episode ends with a big dinner, prepared by Edna, with Frank (Tom Jackson), Cal, Maggie, Sully, Lola and Jacob. But suddenly Edna drops a salad bowl and says she can't see. Another Sullivan's Crossing episode that ends with a cliffhanger.
Indianapolis Star
2 days ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Cathedral's Cal Kurzawa named Gatorade Indiana Boys Soccer Player of the Year
Cal Kurzawa has been named Gatorade Indiana Boys Soccer Player of the Year for 2024-25. The Wisconsin signee led Cathedral to a 14-4-2 record and a sectional runner-up finish last season, accounting for nearly 70% of his team's goals with 28 goals and 12 assists. He tallied eight multi-goal games and finished his career among the school's all-time leading scorers with 76 career goals. He also tallied 46 assists over his four-year career, which included a state runner-up finish in 2023. Gatorade Player of the Year honors the nation's best high school athletes for their success on the court, in the classroom and in the community, and distinguishes Kurzawa as the state's best high school boys soccer player. A 2024 United Soccer Coaches All-American selection, Kurzawa was also selected Indiana Mr. Soccer by the Indiana Soccer Coaches Association and the inaugural IndyStar ALL-USA Central Indiana Player of the Year for boys soccer. 'Cal is a dynamic, dangerous and natural goal-scoring attacking player with an innate ability to beat multiple defenders and score goals,' Zionsville coach Rob Jordan said. 'Cal's ability to beat defenders in tight spaces and in the open field made him a threat to score any time he had the ball in the offensive half of the field. He's a competitive individual who's driven to be a better player than he was the day before.' Kurzawa has maintained a 3.68 GPA in the classroom and volunteered locally on behalf of the Grace Church food pantry. He has also donated his time as a youth soccer coach in his community and at Camp Cathedral. The Gatorade Player of the Year program annually recognizes one winner in the District of Columbia and each of the 50 states across 12 different high school sports and awards one National Player of the Year in each sport. The selection process is administered by the Gatorade Player of the Year Selection Committee, which leverages experts including coaches, scouts, media and others as sources to help evaluate and determine the state winners in each sport. Recent Indiana recipients include Cole Thompson (2023-24), Sam Divis (2022-23) and Palmer Ault (2021-22), all of Noblesville. As part of Gatorade's commitment to breaking down barriers in sport, every Player of the Year also receives a grant to donate to a social impact partner. To date, the Gatorade Player of the Year program has provided more than $5.6 million in grants to winners across more than 2,000 organizations.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Exclusive: Content Creator and Podcast Host Remi Cruz Is Married! See Every Detail of Her Santa Barbara Wedding, Including Her Two Vivienne Westwood Gowns
Lifestyle content creator Remi Cruz, who co-hosts the Pretty Basic podcast and is known for her Cooking with Remi YouTube series, first matched with Cal Parsons on Hinge on June 14, 2019. The relationship had legs off the app, and the two quickly became an item. A few years later, in September of 2023, Cal proposed in the garden of a private home in Summerland, California, a charming small town in Santa Barbara that has played an important role in the couple's relationship. "We celebrated our six-month anniversary in Santa Barbara and got engaged in Santa Barbara," Remi says. "It's our happy place, and I always envisioned getting married by the beach." With such a deep connection to the locale, the couple knew they wanted to scope out wedding venues in the Santa Barbara area. In the end, Remi says the couple toured over 85 venues in the area, and none checked out—until they saw Bella Vista Estate, that is. "The venue was perfect because it has privacy, open ocean views, and a hangar so the guests can celebrate into the early hours of the morning," Remi explains. They set the date for June 14, 2025, and invited 140 guests to join them in sunny California for the big day. "It was super important for us to give our guests an incredible experience from start to finish," the bride notes. "From the culinary to entertainment, the constant focus was on how to share joy and love with our friends." With the help of Jason Rhee of Rheefined Company, Remi and Cal planned an elegant, neutral open-air ceremony followed by a tented reception. Here, see every photo from the big day—including the 11-foot ceremony arch, a reception performance by Thuy, and the late-night merch tent for guests to "shop" for favors—as captured by Nicole Ivanov. Related: 75 Unique Wedding Ideas to Wow Your Guests Remi and Cal saw dozens of different venues in the Santa Barbara area, but none checked all their boxes. "We kept running into issues like noise ordinances, location, and layouts," the bride says, so they didn't hesitate to "lock it in" after visiting Bella Vista Estate. Once the location was selected, the rest of the details began to fall into place. The couple worked with MadPie Designs on their classic, elevated invitation suite, which featured an illustration of the venue and clued everyone into the evening's black-tie dress code. The bride spent the wedding morning getting ready with her wedding party, which included her maid of honor, her best friend and podcast co-host, Alisha, and her matron of honor, her closest friend since the 9th grade, Kaylee. The group wore matching pajama sets and robes as the prepared for the big day. Remi knew exactly what she wanted in a wedding dress: "I have always been in love with Vivienne Westwood bridal, and I also knew I wanted a big princess ball gown for my wedding day," she notes, and that's exactly what she wore when she walked down the aisle. Ahead of her first shopping appointment, Remi did a little online browsing and came across the brand's "Nova Bagatelle" style that made her stop mid-scroll. "I immediately knew I had found my dress," she remembers, but she made an appointment to try it on to be sure. But when you know, you know, and Remi knew. "When I went into the store, I tried it on and instantly knew I had found the one. A non-negotiable accessory for the bride? A long mantilla-style veil, which she found at HOMA Bridal. "I struggled a lot for what I wanted for our wedding, but the one thing I always gravitated towards was a cathedral mantilla veil," Remi notes. "I felt that it really completed the look and was so excited to wear it." She finished her look with diamond earrings, a tennis bracelet, and a tennis necklace, which added the perfect amount of sparkle without detracting from her wedding dress or veil. She also carried a bouquet of white peonies. With such a classic wedding dress and veil, Remi wanted a beauty look that would be equally as timeless. "I'm lucky enough to work with the most amazing makeup and hair artists for work events and shoots, so I felt so comfortable with my makeup artist, Eros and my hair stylist, Hayley," the bride explains. "We kept it very similar to what we do for an event where I want to look like myself, just elevated. Flawless looking skin, pinky blush, a nude eye, and my favorite lashes for makeup. And for hair, we went with a very classic soft, romantic curl." While getting ready, Remi's mom gifted her a light blue Louis Vuitton wallet that she had been saving for the special day. "It acted as my something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue," the bride says. Related: The Best Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, and Something Blue Ideas for Your Wedding Remi's bridesmaids wore light pink strapless dresses from House of CB. "I chose to have all my bridesmaids wear the same dresses because I have always loved that traditional look," the bride explains. "I also wanted to find a dress style that would make them all feel as beautiful as they are. The dress I chose had a corseted waist to snatch them in, but also had a satin overlay and long skirt that comfortably draped them." To encourage each important woman to show off her own personality, Remi asked everyone to have their hair and makeup styled however they liked best. Cal wore a custom white tuxedo jacket with a shawl lapel, black pants, and black velvet loafers for the big day. As a nod to the couple's long relationship, he accessorized with the Rolex watch Remi had given him for his 29th birthday. The couple went back and forth on whether or not to have a first look, and the eventually asked recently married friends for their advice. The general consensus? Do it. "We decided to do a first look after speaking to our other married friends. They let us know how nice it was to spend time before the ceremony together, and also how different the experience was seeing each other for both a first look and down the aisle," Remi remembers. "It also allowed for us to get a bulk of the photos done before the ceremony, to allow for more time with our guests after." The moment was extra special, Remi explains, because the couple had opted to spend the evening before apart. They exchanged letters while getting ready, then saw each other for the first time ahead of the ceremony. "It was incredibly emotional, and so much fun to just share a quiet moment together before the chaos," Remi says. As guests arrived for their ceremony, they were greeted by a welcome sign, pre-wedding drinks, and parasols, which they were encouraged to grab to shield them from the early summer sunshine. The ceremony was held on a grassy lawn at Bella Vista Estate, where guests could take in the view of the ocean in the distance. Rattan-back chairs were arranged on either side of a wooden aisle, which had been lined with lush floral arrangements of white blooms and greenery. At the end of the aisle stood an incredible 11-foot floral arch studded with roses, peonies, hydrangeas, and more in shades of white, pale pink, and mauve. A live string trio performed ahead of, during, and after the ceremony. Programs informed guests about the wedding, including who was in the wedding party and what readings to expect. Remi had four bridesmen in her wedding party; three of the attendants walked the bride and groom's three dogs down the aisle while the last, Oli, tossed flower petals over the aisle ahead of Remi's entrance. When the time came, the bride and her father walked down the aisle to a string rendition of Ariana Grande's "Moonlight." The couple wrote their own wedding vows, and their powerful, heartfelt words were something guests commented on throughout the evening. "The ceremony really gave a look into how much love we have for each other, and showcased the more emotional parts of our relationship," Remi says. After being announced husband and wife, the newlyweds recessed back up the aisle to "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit, as performed by their string quartet. Everyone moved to the cocktail hour space, where lounge areas were arranged for guests and a long blue bar decorated with arrangements of hydrangeas and greenery served up signature drinks. Remi's cocktail was the 'Cruz Cosmo ft. Crystal Light,' which was made from raspberry lemonade vodka and cranberry juice with a lemon twist. Cal's signature drink, "Cal's Silverhand," was a tequila old-fashioned with a beer floater and an orange peel garnish that had been named for his favorite video game, Cyber Punk 2077. Colorful custom napkins featured illustrations of Remi and Cal's three dogs. "Our focus was on guests being able to look at beautiful scenery while also drinking our custom drinks and eating delicious passed appetizers," Remi says. Attendees, including the bride's friend, Lana Del Ray, were encouraged to sign the newlyweds' guest book. "It was so fun to catch up and have a little reunion surrounded by so much love," notes the bride. Remi and Cal slipped away from cocktail hour to take golden hour portraits with their photographer. The reception was held in a peaked tent that had been decorated with light, ethereal draping in shades of cream and blush. Long tables were arranged around a checkered dance floor, the room's focal point, and topped creamy velvet linens and low floral arrangements; the centerpieces contained a mix of peonies, roses, and more in shades of blush and cream with pops of green. Sage green candlesticks in glass votives helped tie the color palette together. Place settings featured gold-rimmed dinnerware, mauve velvet napkins, and pink menu cards. "We focused a lot on food throughout the night, because my main passion and career involves cooking and food," the bride says. For dinner, guests were treated to a three-course meal, which began with a classic caesar salad, a choice of filet mignon or chicken, and dessert options including wedding cake or a cookie and brownie sundae bar. The reception's bar continued to serve signature cocktails, but guests who didn't want to imbibe in alcohol were encouraged to visit an espresso station, where they could grab hot or iced coffee-based drinks or matcha in branded cups. Before their first dance, Remi stole away from the party to change into her reception outfit. She chose another Vivienne Westwood gown, this one made from stretch satin with a corset bodice and figure-hugging skirt. When the couple chose Thuy's "Universe" as their first dance song, they had a special surprise in mind: The singer/songwriter is a close friend of the couple, and she agreed to performed the tune live. A horn trio performed alongside the couple's DJ for the rest of the reception, keeping everyone on the dance floor throughout the night. Related: 15 Celebrities Who Have Performed at Weddings Along with their sundae bar, the couple served classic wedding cake for dessert. They chose a four-tiered vintage-style design, and three miniature figurines of Remi and Cal's dogs adorned different tiers. Guests dug into slices of the decadent cake, which featured layers of vanilla bean cake with Oreo buttercream and chocolate cake with vanilla bean frosting. For Remi and Cal, part of the draw of Bella Vista Estate was that they were able to host their after-party on site. The bride changed into a party-ready mini dress from Kim Kassas while the groom traded his white tux jacket for a black one and an undone bow tie. "At the after-party, we built out a Korean Night Market inspired by my Korean heritage and love for the Myeongdong Night Market in Seoul, South Korea," the bride notes. "Our guests were able to dance, drink, play games, shop merch, and eat tons of delicious foods throughout the night." During the after-party, guests were invited to shop the couple's merch suite. "We made custom merch as party favors for the guests to take home, including sweatshirts, slippers, scarves, and hats," Remi says. "We also had custom takeout boxes and gift bags for the guests to put all their late-night snacks and merch in." A huge hit during this part of the celebration? The crane machine, where guets were able to win wedding-themed Jellycats, Sonny Angels, and Labubus; the couple created the game ahead of the wedding as one of their DIY projects. "It was such a fun project to work on before the wedding together, and it was even more fun after seeing how much everyone loved it," Remi says. "I've gone viral multiple times opening Sonny Angels and Labubus, so it only made sense to include them to some capacity. The after-party had everyone screaming and cheering for each other as they won prizes and was such a success!" "Enjoy the process as much as you can," Remi and Cal advise future couples. "Sometimes things can get super stressful, but we can't even believe how fast the day went by. It made us realize how much more we should have appreciated the slow times, and wedding planning was such a fun experience for us to share as a couple. It was so fun to work creatively and ensure both our visions came to life."Wedding Photographer Nicole Ivanov Photography Wedding Planning and Floral Design Rheefined Company Wedding Venue Bella Vista Estate Bride's Hair Hayley Heckmann Bride's Makeup Eros Gomez Bride's Day-of Dresser Nayri Kalayjian Invitations MadPie Designs Day-of Paper Goods Velvet Fox Designs Calligraphy Calligraphy Katrina Catering 24 Carrots Catering and Events Cake The Butter End Guest Book FêteFone Rentals Town & Country Event Rentals Transportation LL Transportation Videographer Amanda Films Content Creator The BTS BrideUp Next: Exclusive: Beauty Content Creator Shalom Blac Is Married! See the Photos of Her Intimate, Family-Focused Elopement Read the original article on Brides
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Ranking the Big Ten's top 10 nonconference games in 2025
Ranking the Big Ten's top 10 nonconference games in 2025 Many Big Ten teams have opted to take a conservative approach to nonconference scheduling following the recent round of conference realignment and the expansion of the College Football Playoff to 12 teams. As a result, several programs don't have a power conference opponent on their out-of-conference slate. For example, Penn State was originally scheduled to host Virginia Tech this season on the back half of a home-and-home series, but the first battle, supposed to take place in Blacksburg in 2020, was canceled due to COVID-19. After the initial matchup was canned, the two were unable to find a solution and removed the second game as well. Other schools face similar situations, while some just opted to make their nonconference schedule as easy as possible, valuing wins as they battle for a playoff spot. Still, there are several high-quality battles slated for the 2025 season, including some highly anticipated Big Ten-SEC crossovers with bragging rights on the line. Here's a look at the top 10 nonconference matchups for Big Ten teams heading into the season. No. 10: Nebraska vs. Cincinnati, Aug. 28 The Cornhuskers are coming off their first bowl appearance since 2016, finishing last season at 7-6 after defeating Boston College in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl. Hopes are high that Matt Rhule can do what he's done at several previous stops, continuing to elevate a Cornhusker program that's failed to meet expectations in recent years. With star quarterback Dylan Raiola at the helm, Nebraska hosts Cincinnati, which made the move to the Big 12 two seasons ago and has struggled to compete. Though the Wildcats aren't a big brand, this matchup still represents a battle between power conference opponents, which has become increasingly rare in the modern era. No. 9: Minnesota at Cal, Sept. 13 The Golden Gophers round out their nonconference slate with a trip to the West Coast to take on Cal, which enters its second season as a member of the ACC. The teams have met six times previously, most recently in 2009, with the Golden Bears holding a 4-2 advantage in the head-to-head series. Both teams went through ups and downs last season but earned bowl eligibility, leaving the potential for this to be an entertaining game. Both head coaches are looking to return their program to where it was a few years back, with Minnesota winning nine or more games in three of four seasons from 2019-2022 and Cal peaking at eight wins under Wilcox in 2019. No. 8: UCLA vs. Utah, Aug. 30 Two former Pac-12 comrades will meet once more, this time with the Bruins in the Big Ten and Utah in the Big 12. The two have lots of recent history, and both are searching for better seasons after reaching just five wins in 2024. Though they now wear different conference patches on their jerseys, this regional rivalry could provide some fireworks in Week 1. No. 7: Illinois at Duke, Sept. 6 Two traditional basketball powers will clash on the gridiron in early September, with the Fighting Illini and Blue Devils both looking to continue a recent string of football success. A few years ago, both programs would be viewed as bottom-dwellers within their conferences, but that's changed recently. Both teams average over seven wins across the last three seasons and are primed for more success in 2025. Bret Bielema and the Fighting Illini are coming off a 10-win campaign capped off with a Cheez-It Citrus Bowl victory over South Carolina, while the Blue Devils went 9-3 before losing to Ole Miss in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. No. 6: Wisconsin at Alabama, Sept. 13 The Badgers have taken a step back during Luke Fickell's first two seasons leading the program, and a brutal conference slate leaves a bleak outlook in Madison. Still, if the Badgers show improvement and get a few bounces, they could give the Crimson Tide a run for their money in a clash between the two super conferences. Regardless of the apparent mismatch on paper, this matchup will be better than most throughout the early weeks of next season. No. 5: Oregon vs. Oklahoma State, Sept. 6 The Ducks have been involved in some big nonconference matchups in recent years, including against Ohio State, Georgia and Auburn. This year, they'll host Oklahoma State from the Big-12, a team that struggled last year but had consistently put together solid seasons throughout the last couple decades. If the Cowboys can return to their 10-win ways that have become the norm under Mike Gundy, this could prove to be a major matchup and the first real test of Oregon's season. No. 4: Iowa at Iowa State, Sept. 6 Though neither program is a blue blood, both could easily be ranked to begin next season, providing the potential for a big game. Though they took a slight step back in 2024, the Hawkeyes have won at least eight games every year since 2016, and there's little reason to believe that trend won't continue in 2025. Pair that with the Cyclones, who are coming off Big-12 championship game appearance, and this could be one of the biggest games in the long history of the rivalry. No. 3: Michigan at Oklahoma, Sept. 6 It's fair to say neither team lived up to expectations last season, with the Wolverines following a national championship season by dropping to 8-5 in Sherrone Moore's first year as full-time head coach, while the Sooners fell from 10-3 in 2023 to 6-7 in 2024. Still, these are two blue bloods who've only met once before, an Oklahoma victory in 1976, making for a historic matchup. Both squads fully believe they can push for a playoff appearance this season, and a win in this game would go a long way toward that goal or be the reason one team falls short of it. No. 2: USC at Notre Dame, Oct. 18 Despite recent headlines about their inability to come to an agreement on scheduling future matchups, the two blue blood programs are slated to clash in 2025. The Trojans suffered a down year in 2024 at 7-6, while Notre Dame made a run to the national championship game before running into the buzzsaw that was Ohio State. Both schools have stacked strong recruiting classes and are expected to compete for playoff bids, leading to a likely top-25 matchup. Additionally, these two always tend to play each other tough in one of the nation's most storied rivalries. No. 1: Ohio State vs. Texas Aug. 30 In a rematch of last year's College Football Playoff thriller, the Buckeyes and Longhorns will clash in Columbus in a highly anticipated rematch, and easily the top nonconference game of the year. Per most betting sites, these teams have the two best odds to win the national championship this season. With star power across the board, huge name brands and an exciting rematch from last year's postseason, this game figures to be electric.
