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  • How to watch the Orange Bowl today: Texas Tech vs. Oregon game time, channel, where to stream and more

    The No. 5 Oregon Ducks defeated James Madison 51-34 during last weekend’s first round College Football Playoff game to earn their spot in this week’s Orange Bowl, where they’ll face No. 4 Texas Tech. The game, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, is one of the more even matchups of the CFP quarterfinals, though some analysts are predicting a Red Raiders win.

    The Orange Bowl game is the first of three major New Year’s Day bowl games airing on ESPN and will stream on ESPN Unlimited. You can catch the Rose Bowl game between Indiana and Alabama at 4:00 p.m. ET, and the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Ole Miss at 8:00 p.m. ET. Here’s how to watch the Orange Bowl when it airs this Thursday, and take a look at the complete schedule of this week’s playoff and bowl games below.

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    How to watch Texas Tech vs. Oregon in the Orange Bowl game:

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    Date: Thursday, January 1

    Time: 12:00 p.m. ET

    TV Channel: ESPN

    Streaming: ESPN Unlimited, DirecTV, Fubo and more

    When is the Texas Tech vs. Oregon game?

    You can watch coverage of this week’s Texas Tech vs. Oregon Orange Bowl game starting at 12:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jan. 1.

    Where to watch the Texas Tech vs. Oregon game without cable

    You can tune in to the Orange Bowl game on ESPN. ESPN is available on streaming platforms, including DirecTV and Sling, but for the most comprehensive college football coverage, you can also watch this game and hundreds more on the ESPN app with an ESPN Unlimited subscription.

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  • Michigan’s Kyle Whittingham reportedly turns to former Utah assistants to be Wolverines’ new coordinators

    New Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham is hiring familiar faces as his top two assistants.

    According to ESPN, BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill is set to take the same position with the Wolverines and Utah offensive coordinator Jason Beck will be the team’s offensive coordinator. Both Hill and Beck had been prominently mentioned as Whittingham’s top choices ever since the former Utah coach was named the replacement for the fired Sherrone Moore.

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    Like Beck, Hill has ties to Utah, where Whittingham was the second-longest tenured coach in college football before stepping down at the end of the season. Hill, who just finished his third season as BYU’s defensive coordinator, was an assistant for the Utes from 2001 through 2013. He coached positions on both offense and defense for the Utes before he became the head coach at Weber State from 2014 through 2022.

    [Get more Wolverines football news: Michigan team feed]

    BYU’s defense has been one of the most reliable units in the country over the past two seasons. After a rough first year in the Big 12, the Cougars have allowed fewer than 20 points per game in each of the last two seasons. Texas Tech was the only team to score more than 27 points against BYU all season in 2025.

    Beck was at Utah for just one season after arriving from New Mexico after the 2024 season. Whittingham turned to Beck — and, subsequently, former UNM QB Devon Dampier — after a rough offensive season in 2024 that featured four quarterbacks seeing significant playing time.

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    The Utes averaged 6.6 yards per play and scored over 41 points per game in 2025. Only four teams averaged more points per game. Dampier, who threw for over 2,000 yards and rushed for over 1,000 in 2024 at New Mexico, had nearly 2,500 passing yards in 2025 while rushing for 835 yards. True freshman QB Byrd Ficklin also appeared in 12 games and rushed 61 times for 513 yards and 10 TDs.

    Utah had three players — Ficklin, Dampier and RB NaQuari Rogers — with at least 10 rushing touchdowns this past season.

    Beck’s offense should fit Michigan QB Bryce Underwood well. Underwood, a former five-star recruit and Michigan native, was the Wolverines’ starter in his true freshman season. He showed promise as a dual-threat QB but games against top-tier opponents in 2025 showed that he has a ways to go to develop as a passer.

  • Tatsuya Imai reportedly agrees to 3-year deal with Astros worth up to $63 million

    The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2025 World Series behind the arm of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the team’s prized free-agent signing in 2024. And Yamamoto had plenty of help along the way, with Roki Sasaki, the Dodgers’ prized free-agent signing in 2025, and Shohei Ohtani, whose two-way status is a modern-day cheat code, pitching in.

    At one point, all three players were stars in Nippon Professional Baseball with the desire to prove their talent could shine in Major League Baseball. Now the Houston Astros are hoping Tatsuya Imai will be the next Japanese pitcher to make that leap. The Astros agreed to a deal with Imai on Thursday, according to multiple reports.

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    The contract is reportedly for three seasons and $54 million guaranteed, according to John Heyman of the New York Post. The deal can max out at $63 million, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Imai’s contract also reportedly contains opt-outs after each season.

    While it’s a shorter deal than expected, Imai will receive the second-highest average-annual salary of any Japanese-born MLB pitcher, behind Yamamoto in the top spot.

    The move gives the Astros a potential top-of-the-rotation starter to replace Framber Valdez, who is currently a free agent. The Imai deal doesn’t prevent the Astros from bringing back Valdez, but it could signal that Houston is willing to move on from its former ace.

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    The Astros don’t have many set rotation spots. Hunter Brown will likely move into the team’s No. 1 spot, but there’s an argument to be made that Imai is now the team’s second-best starting pitcher. That might depend on whether Cristian Javier can regain his form after a down year in 2025.

    The oft-injured Lance McCullers Jr. slots in next in the team’s rotation. The team’s lack of starting pitching depth not only makes the Imai deal necessary for Houston but also essentially ensures he’ll open the season as one of the team’s top options in the rotation. Houston is looking to bounce back after missing the playoffs last season despite an 87-75 record.

    [Get more Astros news: Houston team feed]

    The 27-year-old Imai comes to MLB after an impressive year with the Seibu Lions in Japan. In 2025, he posted a 1.92 ERA over 163 2/3 innings. He registered 178 strikeouts and 45 walks.

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    While those numbers are strong, Imai is coming to the majors with less hype than any of the Dodgers’ three stars who made the same transition. Given Ohtani’s status as a two-way player, comparing him to other players is foolish. But from purely a pitching standpoint, Sasaki and Yamamoto had more impressive track records than Imai when the Dodgers’ duo came to the majors.

    That, combined with offense being slightly down in NPB, caused Imai to be viewed as a step below some of the top starting pitchers on the free-agent market. He ranked No. 14 on Yahoo’s list. However, at 27 years old, he still has the potential to develop further in MLB.

    As things stand, the righty boasts strikeout stuff with the ability to limit walks and home runs. And he brings a unique repertoire to the majors. In addition to a fastball and a slider, Imai throws a splitter and a changeup, a rarely used combination. That could give him a leg up early on, when major-league hitters will be learning how to hit against him without fully developed scouting reports.

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    The typical concerns for a pitcher coming over from NPB apply for Imai, including the different size of the baseball and the increased workload that comes with pitching in an MLB rotation. Imai showed some signs the latter won’t be an issue, as he not only upped his workload his last two years with the Lions but also showed better fastball velocity during that stretch, a sign that the increased workload didn’t add too much fatigue to his arm.

    Given the success of the Dodgers’ trio — as well as pitchers such as the Chicago Cubs’ Shota Imanaga and the New York Mets’ Kodai Senga — there will be pressure on Imai to perform at a high level immediately. The Astros believe he’s capable of delivering on that promise and were willing to commit significant money to have him on their side.

  • Week 18 NFL against-the-spread picks, predictions for every game: Ravens at Steelers has intrigue

    Let’s be honest: The final game of the NFL season isn’t the greatest matchup.

    The Baltimore Ravens are 8-8 and one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL. The Pittsburgh Steelers are just 9-7 and have been inconsistent all season, including last week when they lost to the Browns as favorites, with a chance to clinch the AFC North. Now the Steelers host the Ravens in the final game of the regular season on Sunday night, with the winner getting the AFC North title and the loser headed to the offseason.

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    While we’ve seen better Ravens-Steelers matchups, not many have had more drama attached.

    The future of the losing coach will be questioned (maybe the winning coach too, depending on what happens in the playoffs). It could be Aaron Rodgers’ final game in the NFL. There will be a lot of criticism of Steelers receiver DK Metcalf for getting himself suspended for the final two games of the season if that costs Pittsburgh a playoff spot. Lamar Jackson has had a bumpy season with plenty of controversy, and while it seems he’ll play through a back injury that kept him out last week, will he be anywhere near his usual self? He hasn’t been all season. There could end up being questions about his future too.

    The Ravens are 3.5-point favorites at BetMGM, which is a bit surprising. They are just 6-10 vs. the spread this season but oddsmakers haven’t given up on them. The Steelers just beat the Ravens in Baltimore in Week 14. Derrick Henry had a monster game last week, but it’s not as easy as giving him 36 carries again this week. That’s a lot to ask, even for Henry. Maybe the Ravens win, but anything over a field goal on the road seems like a bit much. Whoever wins, the real fireworks might start for the losing team after the game.

    Aaron Rodgers of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 14. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

    Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 14. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

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    Here are the rest of the picks for Week 18 in the NFL, with odds from BetMGM:

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    Panthers (+2.5) over Buccaneers

    Based on the last eight weeks, there’s no way the Buccaneers should be favored over practically anyone. Well, except the Raiders. The Bucs are 1-7 since their bye with a -52 point differential. The only win was a three-point home win against the Cardinals, who are 1-13 since Week 2. The Panthers just beat the Buccaneers two weeks ago. Carolina isn’t a very good team either, but trusting the Buccaneers seems foolish.

    Seahawks (-1.5) over 49ers

    The first game Saturday has important stakes, but is between two deeply flawed teams. This is the main event. The Seahawks are 13-3, the 49ers are 12-4 and the winner gets the NFC West and the No. 1 seed in the NFC. It’s hard to go against the 49ers, whose offense has been unstoppable lately. But the Seahawks are the better overall team, have a great defense and are 14-2 on the road in the Mike Macdonald era. This will be a great game. This pick is a slight lean to the superior team.

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    Saints (+3.5) over Falcons

    Now we get to the Sunday games and figuring out who’s even playing, and for what. That’s the riddle of Week 18. The Falcons seem like they’re playing for something meaningful because it has been mentioned all week that their game could ultimately decide the NFC South, but they probably don’t care much if the Buccaneers or Panthers win the division. And the Falcons get a bump from looking great on Monday night with everyone watching. But the Saints have been playing quite well long after everyone stopped paying attention. They’ll compete.

    Bengals (-7.5) over Browns

    Shedeur Sanders has been reasonable for a late-round rookie quarterback, but the Browns have also failed to score more than 13 points in three of his last five starts. The Bengals have put up at least 32 points in four of their last five games, with a weird shutout loss to the Ravens mixed in. I’ll trust Cincinnati’s offense.

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    Packers (+7.5) over Vikings

    Matt LaFleur learned his lesson. He played starters in a mostly meaningless Week 18 game last season, and Jordan Love got banged up and Christian Watson suffered a season-ending injury. Green Bay has the No. 7 seed clinched, and LaFleur said he’ll sit some starters. The players out there want to impress, however, and it’s way too many points to lay for a Vikings offense that produced just three net passing yards last week.

    Giants (+3.5) over Cowboys

    Dak Prescott will start the game, but will he finish? Dallas has some offensive line injuries, which could cause coach Brian Schottenheimer to pull Prescott early. The Giants might benefit from losing, due to draft position, but we saw last week the players and coaching staff don’t care much about that.

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    Titans (+12.5) over Jaguars

    The Jaguars can clinch the AFC South with a win and the 3-13 Titans are playing for nothing, right? Don’t be so sure. Playing spoiler to ruin the Jaguars’ chances at a division title would be a great way for Tennessee to enter the offseason. We saw Cleveland fight hard to beat the Steelers in a similar situation last week. And Tennessee has fought hard in the last half of the season. This one might not be easy for Jacksonville.

    Texans (-10) over Colts

    I don’t question the Colts’ desire in this game. But rookie quarterback Riley Leonard making his first NFL start vs. Houston’s defense is a rough assignment. And the Texans have to play hard for two reasons: They can still win the AFC South if the Titans upset the Jaguars, and if that doesn’t happen getting the fifth seed (and the chance to play a weak AFC North winner) is still worth playing to win.

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    Bills (-7) over Jets

    Let’s run this back from last week’s picks: The Jets have lost six of seven, and the losses have been by 13, 13, 24, 28, 23 and 32 points. Josh Allen is probably playing just one series to keep his consecutive games streak alive. But I’m not taking the Jets against anyone, even the Bills’ backups.

    Bears (-3) over Lions

    The difference between the No. 2 and No. 3 seed in the NFC probably matters. You’d rather play the depleted Packers rather than any NFC West team. The Bears get the No. 2 seed and a third game against the Packers with a win. The Lions won’t quit (this is a Dan Campbell production, after all) but true motivation will be hard to come by.

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    Chargers (+12.5) over Broncos

    This is why assuming a team has nothing to play for is often misguided. Trey Lance will start at QB for the Chargers and he knows this is a huge showcase. The same goes for any Chargers backup who is replacing a starter. The Broncos don’t blow teams out, and the large spread is an overreaction to Justin Herbert sitting.

    Raiders (+5.5) over Chiefs

    This is one weird game. Would I put it past the Chiefs to secretly not be too upset if the Raiders win, perhaps pushing them to the No. 1 overall pick and the quarterback Las Vegas prefers in the draft? We saw last week that the Raiders really want that top pick, and even if the players on the field don’t care about the draft they’re not good enough (especially with Brock Bowers and Maxx Crosby being put on IR) that it matters. I’ll just throw up my hands and take the points.

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    Rams (-7.5) over Cardinals

    The line has moved from Rams -9.5 to -7.5. Bettors must believe the Rams will sit starters, regardless of what Sean McVay said after last week’s game. If the Rams have a shot at the No. 5 seed (they get it with a 49ers loss combined with a win over Arizona), do they play to win? I think so. It would be much better to play the NFC South champ than the Eagles or Bears, and McVay knows that. However, Arizona is probably the better side if the Seahawks lose on Saturday, which would lock the Rams into the sixth seed.

    Dolphins (+10.5) over Patriots

    Don’t assume the Dolphins won’t play hard just because they were eliminated from the playoff race long ago. Miami has won four of its last six.

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    Eagles (-4) over Commanders

    It seems like the Eagles will sit starters, which they should. I’d still rather have Tanner McKee and the Eagles backups than the shell of this Commanders team.

    Last week: 8-8

    Season to date: 127-124-6

  • Micah Parsons takes aim at Cowboys over the team’s poor defensive performance in 2025: ‘Y’all want me to feel bad?’

    Green Bay Packers star Micah Parsons has some extra time on his hands after suffering a torn ACL in December. While his team preps for the playoffs, Parsons is stuck at home recovering after undergoing surgery, and that means he has more time to scroll social media.

    Parsons was apparently doing that Thursday when he stumbled upon a post about his former team that compelled him to respond.

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    The original post featured an image of Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, who told Cowboys media Thursday that the Parsons trade “changed” how the team’s defense operated. Parsons responded to that tweet with multiple “laughing” emojis.

    He then took it a step further. After apparently getting some hate in the comments, Parsons defended his actions, saying he felt slandered by Jerry Jones “for months.”

    Parsons was likely referencing a series of comments Jones made ahead of trading the superstar to the Packers. Since that trade, there hasn’t been much of a back-and-forth between the two. In the weeks after the deal, the pass rusher said he didn’t hear from Jones following the trade. Since then it’s been fairly quiet on both sides, though Jones did wish Parsons the best following his season-ending injury.

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    But Parsons’ tweet re-opened that wound, and made it clear that he still harbors some feelings about the trade. He has a few reasons for that. While Parsons is currently injured, the change of scenery proved to be beneficial for both him and the Packers. Parsons got paid, and then put up excellent numbers when healthy. Despite losing Parsons, the Packers still managed to secure a playoff spot in the NFC.

    The Cowboys can’t say the same. Despite the addition of Eberflus as its defensive coordinator, the team ranks dead last in points allowed per game in 2025. That’s not a huge decline compared to last season, when the Cowboys ranked 31st in the same category, but that’s hardly a consolation.

    As last season shows, though, the presence of Parsons in 2025 may not have lifted the Cowboys all that much. The team’s defense was miserable with him last year. While it was worse in 2025, it’s unclear how much he could have single-handedly lifted Dallas’ defense to better numbers.

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    Without Parsons, the Cowboys will improve their winning percentage in 2025, though the team has already been eliminated from postseason contention. It will look to use the picks it acquired in the Parsons trade to reload for the 2026 NFL season.

    Despite the injury, Parsons still has a shot at winning a ring this season. And if the Packers can’t accomplish that, there’s a decent chance the team will get Parsons back early next season to try and make another run at a Super Bowl title.

    While the trade was clearly painful for Parsons, he’s in a better spot right now. The Packers look like perennial contenders with the All-Pro. The Cowboys, meanwhile, look like a team with multiple holes to fill if they want to contend next year.

  • One bold prediction for every NBA team in 2026

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    Kevin O’Connor shares his 2026 NBA predictions in this solo episode, delivering one key forecast for every team in the league. From blockbuster trade hypotheticals—like Anthony Davis to Atlanta and Giannis possibly landing with the Knicks—to unique player trajectories, Kevin predicts potential statistical trends, trade rumors and team dynamics for the upcoming year.

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    (0:52) Hawks prediction

    (2:52) Mavericks prediction

    (4:51) Lakers prediction

    (8:28) Nuggets prediction

    (10:07) Spurs prediction

    (13:48) Nets prediction

    (14:13) Thunder prediction

    (15:13) Celtics prediction

    (16:16) Pacers prediction

    (17:21) Pelicans prediction

    (18:57) Rockets prediction

    (20:23) Warriors prediction

    (21:58) Trail Blazers prediction

    (22:56) 76ers prediction

    (24:07) Clippers prediction

    (26:13) Heat prediction

    (27:17) Hornets prediction

    (28:13) Wizards prediction

    (29:41) Jazz prediction

    (32:02) Timberwolves prediction

    (35:31) Grizzlies prediction

    (37:03) Kings prediction

    (38:22) Bulls prediction

    (39:57) Raptors prediction

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    (40:51) Pistons prediction

    (42:05) Suns prediction

    (42:39) Magic prediction

    (43:20) Cavaliers prediction

    (44:36) Knicks & Bucks predictions

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  • Buccaneers RB says team needs to ‘look in the mirror’ and rally after second-half collapse

    Through eight weeks, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were virtually a lock to make the playoffs. The team sat at 6-2 and quarterback Baker Mayfield was getting MVP buzz. But as Week 18 approaches, the Bucs are in jeopardy of missing out on the postseason due to a miserable second-half collapse.

    Following that hot start, things went downhill for Tampa Bay. The team went 1-7 over its last eight games and now sits at 7-9. If the team wants to rally to make the playoffs, it has to defeat the Carolina Panthers in Week 18 (Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET on ABC) and have the New Orleans Saints defeat the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

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    With the season on the line, Buccaneers running back Rachaad White implored his team to “look in the mirror” and show some effort to try and salvage the season, according to JoeBucsFan.com.

    “It boils down to, for me, how I look at it, just being honest, we all just got to look in the mirror. We all gotta have a level of pride, a level of care. And right now, we all just, you know, are kind of floating around and blowing in the wind. So I think we need to come out with our p*** hot and let’s see what happens.”

    [Get more Buccaneers news: Tampa Bay team feed]

    That’s not exactly an encouraging quote as the team limps into the final game of the regular season. While White was careful not to bury his teammates, later saying, “I wouldn’t even say we’ve been having horrible or bad starts,” he painted a picture of a team that lacks motivation.

    Even if the Buccaneers win in Week 18, the team isn’t guaranteed to make the playoffs. If the Falcons also win in Week 18, it would set up a three-way tie at the top of the division. With all three teams tied at 8-9, the Panthers would advance since they hold a tiebreaker over the Falcons after beating Atlanta twice this season.

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    White’s comments were likely meant to fire up his teammates, but it might be too late for that. After dropping so many games in the second half, the Buccaneers now need multiple things to go right in order to make the playoffs. The time for motivation was weeks ago, not days before the final game of the regular season.

    It could all work out for the Bucs in the end. Maybe the team defeats the Panthers and the Saints take care of business against the Falcons.

    If not, major changes could be coming in Tampa Bay, especially after White implied the team needed to do some soul searching ahead of Week 18.

  • Rams sign safety, team captain Quentin Lake to 3-year extension, expect him back for playoffs

    The Los Angeles Rams announced they signed safety Quentin Lake to a contract extension Thursday. That’s also when they opened his 21-day practice window.

    A 2022 sixth-round pick, Lake was in the final year of his rookie deal and was set to hit free agency in March. His extension is worth up to $42 million, with $25.7 million guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

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    Lake, a team captain who translated an impressive 2024 campaign to early success during the 2025 season, has been on injured reserve since Week 12.

    He dislocated his left elbow in a Week 11 win over the Seattle Seahawks. The injury required surgery, but Lake has been working his way back to the field. While he’s not expected to play in Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Arizona Cardinals, the Rams are counting on his presence in the secondary come the postseason.

    It sounds like Lake’s on the same page.

    “I’m so thankful to be a part of such an amazing organization,” Lake said in a Rams social media video addressing fans Thursday. “Can’t wait to see you guys in the playoffs and for many years to come.”

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    Lake played his high school ball at Mater Dei in nearby Santa Ana, California. The UCLA product will be sticking around L.A. for a while longer.

    While he started his Rams career earning his horns on special teams, he’s developed into a standout safety. Last season, he piled up 111 total tackles, the second most of any player on the team.

    [Get more Rams news: Los Angeles team feed]

    This time around, he’s made even more plays, including those of the game-changing variety. Through Week 11, he had accounted for not only 61 total tackles — including 37 solos — but also one sack, one forced fumble, one interception and 10 passes defended.

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    The Rams deploy Lake at all safety positions in a diverse defensive picture that’s often changing under coordinator Chris Shula.

    Of the 634 defensive snaps Lake has played this season, according to Pro Football Focus, 424 have come in the slot, 89 occurred in the box and 84 were from a deep safety position. Additionally, he’s lined up 32 times on the defensive line and five times at the outside corner spot.

    He’s a defensive chess piece, and the Rams have missed him during his absence. In the first 10 games of the season, when Lake was on the field, L.A. gave up only 17.2 points per game. But in the six games since, the 11-5 Rams have allowed 25.7 points per game and gone just 3-3.

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    Earlier this season, L.A. extended middle linebacker Nate Landman, who made an immediate impact after signing on a veteran minimum deal of $1.1. million in free agency.

    Another captain, Landman has been a stabilizing force in the second level of Shula’s defense.

    The Rams rewarded him for his efforts, and they’ve now taken care of Lake, too.

  • NFL Week 18 preview: Lamar vs. Rodgers, Hoss Fight of the Year, ultimate NFC South showdown

    Nate Tice & Charles McDonald join forces to preview the three biggest games of NFL Week 18. Nate & Charles get Lost in the Sauce on the three games with major playoff implications, starting with whether Baker Mayfield & the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can overcome their recent struggles to win the NFC South and beat the Carolina Panthers (with some help from the New Orleans Saints). Next, the duo cover the Seattle Seahawks & San Francisco 49ers battling it out for the 1-seed and the NFC West title. Can the Seahawks defense slow down a red-hot Brock Purdy? Nate & Charles close it out with the Sunday night battle for the AFC North with the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens and which veteran quarterback can carry their team to the playoffs.

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    (4:40) – Panthers @ Buccaneers

    (29:30) – Seahawks @ 49ers

    (57:50) – Ravens @ Steelers

    (1:16:30) – Hail Mary bold predictions

    SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 28: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers stands on the field prior to an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Levi's Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)

    SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 28: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers stands on the field prior to an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Levi’s Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)

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  • How to watch the Rose Bowl today: Indiana vs. Alabama game time, channel, where to stream and more

    The Indiana Hoosiers have enjoyed quite a football season, nabbing the Big Ten championship title, the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff, and a Heisman Trophy for quarterback Fernando Mendoza. They’ll seek to continue their success at the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day, where they’ll face No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide. The winner of the game will go on to face the winner of the Orange Bowl, between Texas Tech and Oregon, which is at noon on Jan. 1.

    The Rose Bowl game is the second of three major New Year’s Day bowl games airing on ESPN and will stream on ESPN Unlimited starting at 4:00 p.m. ET. The Orange Bowl kicks things off at 12 p.m., and the Sugar Bowl, between Georgia and Ole Miss, is at 8 p.m. ET. Here’s how to watch the Rose Bowl when it airs this Thursday, and take a look at the complete schedule of this week’s playoff and bowl games below.

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    How to watch Indiana vs. Alabama in the Rose Bowl game:

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    Date: Thursday, January 1

    Time: 4 p.m. ET

    TV Channel: ESPN

    Streaming: ESPN Unlimited, DirecTV, Fubo and more

    When is the Indiana vs. Alabama game?

    You can watch coverage of this week’s Indiana vs. Alabama Rose Bowl game starting at 4:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jan. 1.

    Where to watch the Indiana vs. Alabama game without cable

    You can tune in to the Rose Bowl game on ESPN. ESPN is available on streaming platforms, including DirecTV and Sling, but for the most comprehensive college football coverage, you can also watch this game and hundreds more on the ESPN app with an ESPN Unlimited subscription.

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