Martinsville Speedway (Martinsville, Va.) — Kyle Larson needs a mere nine points Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway to clinch his third Cup title.

And even if he doesn’t earn that many points, Christopher Bell or Denny Hamlin would have to win and earn significant stage points for a shot at Larson, who enters the finale at 67 points ahead of Bell and 70 ahead of Hamlin.

Only in four races this year has Larson not scored nine points, including three where he wrecked out of the event.

The conventional wisdom would be to maybe go 90 percent at a track where Larson has won two of the last four races.

But there’s a problem with that. 

Kyle Larson enters Homestead with a healthy lead in The Chase. (Getty Images)

Homestead is a track that rewards aggressiveness but also riding on the edge and Larson needs a car to match the aggressiveness. It is the only way, he says, he knows how to race Homestead and that’s 100 percent running inches off the wall.

“For me at Homestead, I feel like when I’m not running the pace that I need to run, I feel like I’m closer to having mistakes pop up,” Larson told me and other reporters on Sunday night after a ninth-place finish at Martinsville.

“We’ll see, but I plan to go there and just run a normal Homestead race for me. That’s what feels comfortable to me, and that’s where I can make consistent laps.”

The Hendrick Motorsports team has been working on its Homestead plan for several weeks, obviously thinking it would be in a tighter points battle. Larson crew chief Cliff Daniels said he won’t change the plan.

Larson and his team are sticking to their plan at Homestead, despite being ahead of Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin in The Chase. (Getty Images)

“It’s going to be very in line for us to stay with the prep that we’ve already put in place,” Daniels told me and other reporters after the race. “There’s so many good things that we’ve built to get us to this point for Homestead that we’ve got to see it through and we’ve just got to give justice to all the hard work that’s put in by not counting it too early.

“You’ve still got to put your head down, prepare a good car and go execute a solid weekend.”

It just seems so counterintuitive. It’s like they are in the perfect position to roll out and play prevent defense and yet they won’t.

“I learned a lesson a long time ago with Kyle that if we do anything to prepare to run 90 percent, you’re down on grip or you’re not as sharp as you need to be, especially at a place like Homestead or a place like Darlington where on paper it’s worn out pavement and you’ve got to take care of your tires and take care of your stuff, his comfort zone is still going 10 out of 10,” Daniels said.

Larson crew chief Cliff Daniels is confident that the prep his team has in place is the right move for the season finale. (Getty Images)

“We’ve got to we’ve got to get everything we can for car prep, car potential, get the setup dialed in. And I don’t expect him to be off the wall at all. He’s going to be ripping the boards and be really fast doing it. That’s what makes him so special. He’ll be comfortable in that zone.”

Their boss is good with that plan.

“He’s a competitor,” team president Jeff Andrews said in a news conference at Martinsville. “He’s going to go out there and drive 10/10ths. That’s what it’s going to take. We have a lot of competition chasing us there.

“I think there’s a point where you’ve got to be smart, have to take care of the car there. But we’re looking forward to putting our best foot forward and going there and executing and doing what Hendrick Motorsports does.”

One thing is to focus on the task at hand. But how will Larson avoid the thoughts of disaster creeping into his head considering only a disaster will keep him from winning the title?

“Those fluke things … it’s hard not to have them creep in your mind, but also you’ve just got to stay focused on going there and preparing the best that you can,” Larson said. “I’m going to prepare to dominate like you do any weekend. Spend time studying, trying to get your car driving right in the sim, study other drivers, all the things.

“And then if something fluke happens, it happens, and then it just wasn’t meant to be. We’ll see. Hopefully, the first couple stages go good.”

O’Reilly Chase

Will Justin Allgaier win the O’Reilly Series Chase this weekend? (Getty Images) 

There are five drivers left in contention for the O’Reilly Series championship. 

Justin Allgaier has a 22-pont lead on Jesse Love, 23 points on Corey Day, 31 points on Travis Kvapil and 42 points on Sheldon Creed.

Allgaier clinches with 54 points, so if he swept the stages (or earned 19 stage points as well as the fastest lap point), he could clinch with a second- or third-place finish, no matter what anyone else does. So pretty much the only way he guarantees himself the title is with a win.

Truck Chase

Layne Riggs (No. 34) and Kaden Honeycutt (No. 11) are the two drivers leading the field in the hunt or The Chase in trucks. (Getty Images)

There are two drivers with a shot at the truck title, as Kaden Honeycutt has a 20-point lead on Layne Riggs. If Riggs wins, he would win the title, as long as he earns more stage points (or even stage points with the fastest lap point) than Honeycutt.

The biggest factor might not be either of those drivers. 

Defending series champion Corey Heim will be entered in the race as a teammate to Honeycutt, and the two-time Cup winner this year likely will be the favorite to win. If that happens, then Riggs needs to close the gap in the stages and then hope to finish making up the 20 points with the final result.

In The News

Torn ligament? No problem. Riley Herbst races on. (Getty Images)

— Ford announced its driver lineup for its Salute to Veterans event Nov. 11 on the Daytona International Speedway road course. Drivers will compete in race-ready Mustang Dark Horses with a 15-minute qualifying and 30-minute race. Drivers will be NASCAR drivers Brad Keselowski, Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano, Noah Gragson, Ryan Preece, Austin Cindric, Layne Riggs, Ty Majeski and Frankie Muniz as well as Joey Hand, Ben Hobson and Logan Sargeant.

— Riley Herbst was able to race at Martinsville a week after tearing a ligament in his left hand in a violent crash a week earlier at Talladega. Herbst said they consulted with surgeons, who indicated the tear was in an area that didn’t need surgery.

— Kaulig Racing has parted with Ty Dillon crew chief Andrew Dickeson. Technical director Mike Cook took over at Martinsville and will guide the Dillon car this weekend at Homestead.

— Anthony Alfredo and Parker Retzlaff will return to Viking Motorsports next season with the same driver-crew chief paring from this season. Retzlaff is 11th in the standings; Alfredo is 16th.

— After eight seasons, Timmy Hill will close his NASCAR truck series team and will continue his role as a driver at another organization.

— Cleetus McFarland, a YouTube content creator who owns a race track and is a motorsports enthusiast, will drive for Richard Childress Racing for the full ARCA season in 2027.

— Dystany Spurlock will compete in 17 ARCA races for Alpha Prime Racing in 2027. 

— Max Papis has retired as an INDYCAR steward, a position he held for the last 11 INDYCAR seasons. No replacement has been named.

— USF Pro 2000 runner-up Leonardo Escorpioni to drive in the Indy NXT Series for HMD Motorsports in 2027.

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William Byron ended his dry spell with a win at Martinsville, but Kyle Larson is one step closer to adding another trophy to his case.

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The Chicago Bears visit the Seattle Seahawks in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. ET from Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.

Two top 10 scoring defenses meet Monday night at Lumen Field. Seattle is 4-3 and second in the NFC West, and it allows 17.9 points per game. Chicago is 5-2 and tied for second in the NFC North, and it allows 20.4.

The Seahawks are 3-1 at home and come in off a 20-3 win over Kansas City in Week 7. The Bears are 2-1 on the road after a 30-24 win over New England on Thursday, Oct. 22, and they scored 59 points at Carolina in Week 1.

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How to Watch Bears vs. Seahawks

• When: Monday, November 2, 2026 at 8:15 p.m. ET
• Where: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
• TV: ESPN
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Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell is still at the hospital after getting carted off in Sunday’s win over the Minnesota Vikings, the team announced Monday. Early indications are also positive surrounding Campbell’s neck injury, and the team won’t share any other information on his status out of respect for him and his family. 

The All-Pro linebacker was placed on a backboard and carted off the field early in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game. Campbell was alert and breathing when he was taken to a hospital for evaluation.

“We’re thinking about him,” Detroit coach Dan Campbell said.

Jack Campbell was face down on the turf and was not moving after hitting tight end T.J. Hockenson for his third tackle of the game. He was evaluated by medical personnel before being strapped to a board and carefully lifted onto a court to a round of applause.

Detroit’s entire team and most of the coaching staff surrounded the cart before it transported Campbell off the field for further evaluation.

The former Iowa star was drafted by the Lions with No. 18 overall pick in 2023. Last season, Campbell was an All-Pro selection after becoming the first NFL player in seven years to have 150-plus tackles and at least five sacks and three forced fumbles.

The Lions signed Campbell last May to a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2030 season.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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The college basketball season is finally here, and the race for the national championship starts now.

Can Michigan defend its crown without its coach from a season ago, or will a new champion cut down the nets?

Let’s check out the odds to win the 2026-2027 NCAA Tournament at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Nov. 2. 

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2026-27 Men’s NCAA Tournament Champion Odds

Duke: +550
Florida: +600
UConn: +1200
Illinois: +1400
Michigan State: +1800
Texas: +1900
Arizona: +2000
Louisville: +2300
St. John’s: +2450
Texas Tech: +2500
Arkansas: +2500
Tennessee: +2600
Houston: +2800
Kansas: +3000
Gonzaga: +3200
Kentucky: +3500
Virginia: +3500
Iowa State: +3700
Michigan: +4000
North Carolina: +4300

The Duke Blue Devils are the National Championship favorites at +550. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

Here’s what to know about this oddsboard:

The Favorite: Duke has suffered heartbreak each of the past two seasons, losing in the Final Four two years ago and falling to UConn in dramatic fashion this past season. Still, the Blue Devils are favored to win it all this season. We know they lost No. 3 overall pick Cameron Boozer to the NBA, but who returns? Caleb Foster, Dame Sarr and Patrick Ngongba II are back, as Duke has plenty of familiar faces returning, along with one of the nation’s top transfers in former Wisconsin guard John Blackwell. Last year, Blackwell averaged 19.1 PPG, 5.1 RPG and 2.3 APG. Add freshman big man Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje to that projected starting five, and it’s easy to see why the Blue Devils sit atop the championship oddsboard at +550. 

The Michigan Wolverines are +4000 to repeat as national champions (Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos via Getty Images).

The Defending Champs: Michigan put together one of the most dominant seasons in program history under Dusty May, finishing 37-3 and setting a school record for wins a year ago. The Wolverines went 19-1 in Big Ten play, setting a conference record for league wins, before winning the Big Ten Tournament and their first national championship since 1989. But plenty has changed since Michigan cut down the nets. May left to coach the Dallas Mavericks, and the Wolverines’ title odds have lengthened from +600 in April to +4000, outside the top 10 on the oddsboard. New head coach Mike Boynton Jr. inherits a championship backcourt of Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney, along with several incoming transfers. Still, Michigan has major holes to fill after losing Yaxel Lendeborg, Morez Johnson Jr. and Aday Mara. Lendeborg is already averaging 22.7 points per game through the first few weeks of his NBA career.

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The joy in Christian Pulisic’s eyes said it all.

It had taken Pulisic less than four minutes to give AC Milan a lead they’d never relinquish against rivals Inter in Saturday’s derby at the San Siro — just his latest goal in the twice annual Serie A grudge match against the Nerazzurri — and the now 28-year-old American couldn’t have looked happier.

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For U.S. national team fans, it was a refreshing sight following the most challenging year of Pulisic’s professional life, especially now what ought to be the prime of the attacker’s already stellar career is plotted out: Saturday’s 3-1 win came a little more than 24 hours after Milan announced that Pulisic, who left England for Italy in 2023 following a roller-coaster four years at Chelsea, had signed a new contract through 2031.

The pact is a coup for both the player and the club; Pulisic has been Milan’s top performer from the moment he arrived, leading the seven-time European champs with 45 goals since the start of the 2023-24 season. But it’s also great news for the Stars and Stripes.

Pulisic was just 17 years old when I first introduced myself to him in the bowels of Toyota Stadium a little more than a decade ago. Like most kids that age, he was awkward around adults. Soft-spoken. Almost painfully shy. Yet on a soccer field, he has never feared anyone. And he has never been afraid to feel uncomfortable in the service of achieving his dreams, having left his native Hershey, Pennsylvania for Germany at 16 upon signing for Borussia Dortmund.

Pulisic bet on himself again when he moved to London in 2019 on a transfer worth more than $70 million; two years later, he helped the Blues hoist the UEFA Champions League trophy, scoring against Real Madrid in the semis and then becoming the first American to appear in the final.

Milan, however, is where he’s found a home.

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International goals

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  Chelsea145 games · 2019-23

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  Borussia Dortmund*127 games · 2015-19

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For a guy who has bounced around Europe since he was a 10th-grader, Pulisic has always craved stability. He’s gotten that with the Rossoneri. 

A fan favorite from the start, Pulisic has remained the club’s headliner even as Milan churned through four managers in his four seasons. The support of the Rossoneri’s brass, including controlling owner Gerry Cardinale, has been steadfast. The contract offer came on the heels of a 2025-26 campaign during which Pulisic didn’t score after December. It was signed after Pulisic’s disastrous 2026 World Cup; injured in his country’s opener against Paraguay, he went goalless in four appearances and suffered a microfracture in his leg in the round of 16 loss to Belgium. 

New Milan coach Ruben Amorim eased Pulisic back into the lineup and has been rewarded; he American’s tone-setting strike on Saturday was his second in as many starts under the Portuguese manager.

For U.S. boss Mauricio Pochettino, Pulisic’s return to form comes at the perfect time. The Argentine will on Wednesday drop his roster for the Americans’ two-leg, win-or-go-home Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal series against 2026 World Cup participants Haiti. 

Left off Poch’s squad for four post-World Cup exhibition games earlier this fall as he regained game fitness, Pulisic’s play since the September-October international break has surely earned him a recall. That top U.S. assistant, Jesús Perez, traveled to Milan last Wednesday to watch Pulisic (and U.S. teammate Yunus Musah) against Bologna suggests that Pochettino and his staff think Pulisic will remain a key contributor through the 2030 World Cup.

(Photo by John Dorton/USSF/Getty Images)

Pulisic, for his part, has plenty left to prove. Fronting the co-hosts entry on home soil last summer — his face was everywhere during the 2026 tournament, from beer and credit card commercials to collectible McDonald’s cups — was supposed to be his crowning moment.

For elite athletes, there is no bigger motivation than failure. Held scoreless at the 2006 World Cup four years after being named its best young player, Landon Donovan responded with three goals in four games in 2010. There’s no reason Pulisic, whose lone World Cup tally came in 2022, can’t have his best showing yet on the biggest stage four years from now. 

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While Pochettino reluctantly indulged Pulisic’s desire to skip preparation games ahead of the last World Cup, the former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain boss seems unlikely to make such concessions this cycle, especially with the Americans needing to qualify this time around. To guarantee his spot, Pulisic must continue to produce consistently for both Milan and the U.S.

Cardinale’s stated goal is to return Milan to what he and the club’s supporters believe is their rightful place at the pinnacle of global club soccer, and the Italian-American sees Pulisic as central to that effort. Inter has been the city’s standard-bearer lately, with two Scudettos and two appearances in the Champions League final since Milan last took Serie A in 2022. Its most recent European title came 20 years ago next spring. 

For all the excitement of Saturday’s victory, it was only good enough to keep Milan keep pace two points behind Como, which occupies Italy’s fourth and final Champions League spot. The Rossoneri aren’t in this year’s competition; they finished fifth last term.

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If he sees out the full term of his new deal, Pulisic will have five seasons to help Milan try to recapture its former glory.

Having celebrated his birthday in September, Pulisic must also know that the 2030 World Cup is likely to be his last. As it stands, the defining images of the USA men’s last two World Cup runs — three if you count the 2018 qualifying failure — have been a visibly devastated Pulisic in tears following the Americans’ elimination.

There’s no question that Pulisic cares. Or that when healthy and in form, he is still the most gifted U.S. attacker ever.

Pulisic’s full story hasn’t been written yet. Now that his club future is secure for the foreseeable future, the hope is that a happy and determined Pulisic will use the platform Milan has provided him as the launchpad that helps him reclaim his once-undisputed status as the national team’s brightest star.

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The Wooden Award is given annually to the most outstanding men’s college basketball player.

Duke’s Cameron Boozer won the honor last season, but now that he has taken his talents to the NBA, who’s next? 

Could another Blue Devil give Duke its third straight winner?

Let’s check out the odds via DraftKings Sportsbook as of Nov. 2.

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2026-27 John Wooden Award Odds

Jeremy Fears Jr., Michigan State: +850
Thomas Haugh, Florida: +1000
John Blackwell, Duke: +1200
Tyler Tanner, Vanderbilt: +1600
Tyran Stokes, Kansas: +1700
David Mirkovic, Illinois: +2000
Tounde Yessoufou, St. John’s: +2600
Jordan Smith Jr., Arkansas: +2800
Flory Bidunga, Louisville: +3200
Alex Condon, Florida: +3300
Stefan Vaaks, Illinois: +3600
Caleb Holt, Arizona: +3800

Jeremy Fears Jr. is the preseason favorite to win the Wooden Award (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images).

Here’s what to know about the oddsboard:

The Favorite: Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears Jr. is the +850 favorite to win the Wooden Award. During his sophomore season last year, Fears averaged 15.2 points and a nation-leading 9.4 assists per game, totaling 328 assists against just 85 turnovers for a 3.86 assist-to-turnover ratio. He also shot 88.5% from the free-throw line and posted a 58.5% true shooting percentage. He became just the fourth player in college basketball history to record at least 500 points and 300 assists in a season, joining Ja Morant, Kay Felder and Braden Smith. Fears is looking to become the first player in Michigan State history to win the Wooden award. 

John Blackwell looks to be the third straight Duke Blue Devil to win the Wooden Award (Photo by Reed Hoffmann/Getty Images).

Duke’s Dominance: Duke’s Cooper Flagg won the award in 2024 and Cameron Boozer won the award in 2025. Can a Blue Devil make it three straight? Duke’s best chance on the early oddsboard is Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell, who sits as the +1200 third choice heading into the season. Blackwell has improved every year, increasing his scoring average from 8.0 points per game as a freshman to 15.8 as a sophomore and 19.1 as a junior. Now, he gets a massive opportunity as a member of the preseason national title favorite. Last season, Blackwell became the only player in Big Ten history to record at least 650 points, 95 made 3-pointers and 150 made free throws in a single season. What does he have for an encore this season? 

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As the college football coaching carousel continues to grow, Florida State made its move after firing Mike Norvell following its 36-24 loss to Clemson.

Offensive analyst Rick Stockstill has been named interim head coach for the remainder of the season. Still, the university announced it will begin its national search for a head coach immediately.

Florida State has yet to clinch a double-digit win season since 2023, when it finished 13-1. So who should the program target as it begins its head coaching search?

Here are potential replacements for Florida State:

Glenn Schumann, Georgia

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Georgia defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Glenn Schumann could be one of the coordinators to watch in this coaching carousel. Especially as Schumann leads a defense that sits atop the SEC in points allowed per game with 14.1, Schumann brings the defensive leadership that Florida State could be looking for if it wants to climb towards ACC dominance. This season under Norvell, Florida State ranked 127th in total defense and allowed an average of 427 yards per game.

Jason Eck, New Mexico

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New Mexico’s Jason Eck has emerged as a name to watch in this season’s carousel. Although he’s a head coach with offensive line experience, Eck has led the Lobos to an impressive 7-1 start, with their only loss to then-No. 14 Oklahoma. In his second season as New Mexico’s coach, Eck has proven to be a winner, compiling an overall 16-5 record and a 10-2 conference record. After seven seasons with Norvell, Florida State could benefit from an up-and-coming coach with only five losses so far.

Shannon Dawson, Miami

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Miami offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson is an intriguing candidate because of his ACC experience. After helping the Hurricanes reach the national championship game last season, Dawson has continued his success this season. Miami currently sits second in FBS in offensive yards per game with 534.9 yards and first in points per game with 47.1. While someone like Schumann could bolster Florida State’s defense as a head coaching candidate, Dawson brings proven offensive success within the conference.

Spencer Danielson, Boise State

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Like Eck, Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson brought immediate success to the Broncos when he became head coach. In Danielson’s third season leading the Broncos, he compiled a 28-8 overall record, a College Football Playoff berth, and a Mountain West championship. With a defensive background, serving as the Broncos’ defensive coordinator before being named head coach, his expertise could fare well, similar to Schumann’s, and get Florida State a fresh coaching style from a Group of Six program.

Jake Dickert, Wake Forest

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Wake Forest’s Jake Dickert might be one of the hotter names in this year’s coaching carousel. Dickert has led the Demon Deacons to a strong 7-1 record and a 2nd-place finish in the ACC, just behind No. 1-ranked Miami. Notably, through Wake Forest’s eight games this season, the Demon Deacons have outscored their opponents 313-116 and have scored 30-plus points in every game. For a Florida State offense that has struggled to find consistency, Dickert’s early success with the Demon Deacons could be the key for Florida State as its head coach.

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The Memphis Tigers and the No. 18 Iowa State Cyclones meet on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Both teams enter the game 0-0.

When: Monday, November 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET

Where: Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls, SD

TV: FS1

Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One

Players To Watch

Memphis’ top newcomer averaged 19.7 points per game at Southern Miss last season and did it while playing 33.4 minutes a night. The 6-foot-7 forward also averaged 5.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists and scored as many as 37 points in a game.

Iowa State led the Big 12 with 9.0 steals per game last season, so the Cyclones will make him work for every touch. Weeks shot 46.4 percent from the field but 22.2 percent from 3-point range at Southern Miss. His shot selection against that pressure is the thing to track.

Jayden Reid scored a team-high 26 points on 11-of-15 shooting in Memphis’ exhibition win over Mississippi State on Oct. 23. The 5-foot-10 guard transferred in from Northwestern, where he averaged 10.1 points and a team-high 5.0 assists last season.

Reid shot 39.0 percent from the field at Northwestern, so the efficiency he showed against Mississippi State gets its first test against a ranked opponent. He spent last season running an offense against Big Ten guards and averaged 25.8 minutes per game. Count his assists against his turnovers in the first half.

Back for a fifth season after winning an injunction for another year of eligibility, Tamin Lipsey averaged 13.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists for Iowa State last season. He started all 31 games he played.

Memphis turned over most of its roster in the offseason, so Lipsey’s experience is an edge Iowa State brings to Sioux Falls. He shot 46.1 percent from the field and 31.1 percent from 3-point range last season. His assist total will show how much of the Cyclones’ offense still runs through him.

Iowa State’s top transfer scorer averaged 17.1 points per game at Bradley last season and made 38.4 percent of his 3-point attempts. The 5-foot-11 guard started all 33 games for the Braves.

Iowa State shot 38.7 percent from 3-point range as a team last season, and Johnson gives the Cyclones another shooter after Milan Momcilovic’s departure. He also averaged 3.6 assists and scored as many as 35 points in a game. Track his 3-point attempts in the first half.

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The Ohio State Buckeyes and the No. 25 BYU Cougars meet on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Both teams enter the game 0-0. 

When: Monday, November 2, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET

Where: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT

TV: FS1

Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One

Players To Watch

Ohio State’s leading returning scorer averaged 15.7 points per game last season and made 41.8 percent of his 3-point attempts. He started all 30 games he played and scored as many as 28 points in a game.

BYU averaged 83.9 points per game last season, so the Buckeyes may need Mobley’s shooting to keep pace. He also averaged 2.7 assists and played 31.5 minutes a night. The number of clean looks he gets from 3-point range is the matchup to watch.

Justin Pippen averaged 14.3 points and 4.5 assists in 30 starts at California last season before transferring to Ohio State. He started the Buckeyes’ exhibition against Butler on Oct. 25. He scored as many as 24 points in a game for the Golden Bears.

Pippen shot 37.2 percent from the field at Cal, so his decision-making may matter more than his scoring in Salt Lake City. He also averaged 3.9 rebounds, and he played the 2024-25 season at Michigan. Watch whether Ohio State uses him as its primary ball handler against BYU’s guards.

BYU’s point guard averaged 18.2 points and 4.7 assists last season and shot 42.2 percent from 3-point range. He started all 34 games in his first season with the Cougars after transferring from Baylor.

Wright scored as many as 39 points in a game last season and played 34.9 minutes a night, so BYU leans on him heavily. Ohio State’s guards will have to keep him out of the lane without fouling. His scoring in the first half will show how much room the Buckeyes give him.

Collin Chandler made 42.7 percent of his 3-point attempts at Kentucky last season while starting 29 of 34 games. The 6-foot-6 guard averaged 9.9 points and transferred to BYU in the offseason.

BYU needs perimeter scoring with Richie Saunders gone to the pros, and Chandler can fill part of that role. He scored as many as 23 points in a game at Kentucky and shot 44.5 percent from the field. He also averaged 2.2 assists in 26.5 minutes per game. Count his 3-point attempts in the first half.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray was under evaluation on Monday for hamstring soreness that developed at Detroit during the team’s first defeat of the season.

Murray didn’t miss any time in the 19-15 loss, but he was moving gingerly down the stretch on Sunday against the Lions. 

Asked whether Murray’s availability for the upcoming game against Buffalo was in jeopardy, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said it was too early in the week to speculate about his status.

Murray struggled to find a rhythm for much of the afternoon in Detroit, finishing 17 for 29 for 210 passing yards, a season-high two touchdowns and one interception. 

In the five full games he’s played this season, the Vikings (6-1) have averaged just 18 points per game. Murray suffered a concussion early in the season opener and was held out the following week.

O’Connell said Murray would remain the starter if he’s healthy enough to play. Carson Wentz is the backup.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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