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Calls Mount Against Kirk Herbstreit After Bizarre Prediction Goes Horribly Wrong
ESPN caller Kirk Herbstreit tried playing the bold prophet on College GameDay, taking Kentucky over Alabama. It blew up right in his face. The Wildcats got steamrolled 45-17 in Lexington on September 12. While there isn’t an organized push from network executives, fans on social media are loudly calling for accountability, demanding he explain how […] The post Calls Mount Against Kirk Herbstreit After Bizarre Prediction Goes Horribly Wrong appeared first on EssentiallySports.
ESPN’s Greg McElroy Gives Dan Lanning Uncomfortable Reality Check About Oregon’s Week 2 Debacle: “Really, Really Bad”
Oregon walked into Stillwater, expecting to showcase why they belong in the national championship conversation. Instead, Dan Lanning’s team walked off the field stunned after a 39-31 loss to an Oklahoma State squad that was supposed to be in a rebuilding process. ESPN analyst Greg McElroy did not hold back after the final whistle, pointing […] The post ESPN’s Greg McElroy Gives Dan Lanning Uncomfortable Reality Check About Oregon’s Week 2 Debacle: “Really, Really Bad” appeared first on EssentiallySports.
“Jimmy Johnson Would Have Knocked It All Over”: Cowboys Face Backlash for Giving Dak Prescott & Co. a Special Treat After Giants Loss
The Dallas Cowboys kicked off their 2026 season with a disappointing loss against the rival New York Giants, falling 28-20. However, before going back home to Dallas, the team indulged in a meal that did not sit right for some people. “Cowboys getting Katz after the game for a ride home. Eating good. Jimmy Johnson […] The post “Jimmy Johnson Would Have Knocked It All Over”: Cowboys Face Backlash for Giving Dak Prescott & Co. a Special Treat After Giants Loss appeared first on EssentiallySports.
“Some Stupid S***”: Padres’ $6.5M Star Calls Himself an ‘Idiot’ as He Reveals How Painful Gamble Could Cost Him October Return
“They traded for me, and I didn’t even play a playoff game with them”— is the one regret Ramon Laureano had at the end of the 2025 season. But he is determined not to feel the same this year. When Laureano underwent hip surgery in June 2026, the doctors handed him a recovery timeline of […] The post “Some Stupid S***”: Padres’ $6.5M Star Calls Himself an ‘Idiot’ as He Reveals How Painful Gamble Could Cost Him October Return appeared first on EssentiallySports.
The Eagles' New Offense Unleashes Jalen Hurts; Ben Johnson Delivers On The Hype
Philly finally set up its QB to succeed, while the Bears' offense looks like the NFL's best. Plus, Tom Brady reveals a piece of NFL history.
2026 College Football Rankings: Texas Takes No. 1 After Win Over Ohio State
Joel Klatt said he didn't want to spend this much time on one game. But after Texas and Ohio State played what he called an instant classic in Week 2, he couldn't help himself.
NFL Catchup: Ravens WRs, Kyler Murray Injured; Bills, Jets Epic Postgame Speeches
Here's everything that happened during Week 1 of the NFL season.
Jayden Daniels Takes Blame For Stefon Diggs' Penalty In Commanders' Loss
Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels took accountability for Stefon Diggs' costly penalty after the Commanders' 24-22 loss to the Eagles.
Tom Brady Questions Commanders Failed 2-Point Playcall In Loss To Eagles
When asked about the Commanders' decision to go for two late, Tom Brady didn't hold back on his opinion, questioning the play call that came up empty and ultimately lost the game for Washington.
Zack Baun & Eagles Defense Already In Midseason Form, Earning LFG Player Of The Game
Zack Baun continued to be a model of reliability for the Eagles in their victory over the Commanders on Sunday.
Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's 2026 College Football Top 10 — Week 3
"The Bear" drops his latest Top 10 rankings now that Week 2 is in the books. Who does he have at No. 1?
Philly Gets Victory, But Was It Impressive? 3 Takeaways From Eagles Win vs. Commanders
Here's what we learned from the Week 1 matchup between the Commanders and Eagles on Sunday.
