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Former Colorado offensive tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/196165" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/196165">Jordan Seaton</a> has committed to LSU, sources told <a href="https://x.com/mzenitz/status/2014879022618943914?s=20">CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz</a>.The 6-foot-5, 330-pound Seaton was considered the top offensive lineman available in the transfer portal. He will have two years of eligibility remaining. The Washington, DC native has 22 career starts over two seasons with the Buffaloes. He started the first nine games in 2025 before missing the final three contests due to a knee injury.Texas, Miami, Mississippi State, Oregon, and Ole Miss were among the several programs interested in Seaton. The Tigers were able to land the coveted commitment from a player that is considered one of the top prospects eligible for the 2027 NFL Draft.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Seaton took a visit to LSU's campus last weekend and posted a photo with LSU head coach Lane Kiffin to his Instagram account, a promising sign for the Tigers' chances of obtaining him.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
No. 1 OT Jordan Seaton (<a href="https://twitter.com/JordanSeaton_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JordanSeaton_</a> ) posted a photo on his IG story in Tiger Stadium. Seaton is having dinner Sunday at Stab’s Prime in BR. <a href="https://t.co/N9VjKUB7z6">pic.twitter.com/N9VjKUB7z6</a>— Matt Moscona (@MattMoscona) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattMoscona/status/2013094034785337837?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Kiffin has wasted little time bolstering the LSU roster since his arrival in Baton Rouge in November. The Tigers have gained commitments from other notable transfers including quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/183831" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/183831">Sam Leavitt</a> and edge rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/183729" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/183729">Princewill Umanmielen</a>.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 12: Jordan Seaton #77 of the Colorado Buffaloes warms up before a game against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium on September 12, 2025 in Houston, Texas.

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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney accused Ole Miss' coaching staff of tampering, claiming their actions influenced linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/198271" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/198271">Luke Ferrelli</a> to flip his commitment from the Tigers to the Rebels.Ferrelli, who played at Cal in 2025, initially committed to Clemson on Jan. 6. However, he re-entered the transfer portal on Jan. 16 - the last day for non-national championship players to enter - before committing to Ole Miss six days later.On Friday, Swinney outlined what he described as deliberate tampering by Ole Miss to lure Ferrelli to the Rebels.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"There's tampering, and then there's blatant tampering," Swinney said, according to <a href="https://x.com/aadelsonESPN/status/2014809484653220250?s=20">ESPN's Andrea Adelson</a>. "Tampering 101 is when you're talking to kids when they're not in the portal. Tampering 301 is when you've got a kid who's gone in the portal, signed somewhere, and you're texting them while they're in class."Swinney noted that Ferrelli verbally accepted an offer from Clemson and signed a financial aid agreement, according to <a href="https://x.com/chapelfowler/status/2014807329028428100?s=20">The State's Chapel Fowler</a>. He added that Ferrelli's agent informed Clemson general manager Jordan Sorrells that Ole Miss was "coming hard" for Ferrelli. Swinney further <a href="https://x.com/chapelfowler/status/2014807816041533658?s=20">claimed</a> that Rebels general manager Austin Thomas told Sorrells that head coach Pete Golding "just does what he does."Swinney also said that Ferrelli told Clemson's brass that he received a text message from Golding during an 8 a.m. class and had sent him a photo of a $1-million revenue-sharing contract, per <a href="https://x.com/chapelfowler/status/2014808174721634494?s=20">Fowler</a>.The 56-year-old <a href="https://x.com/chapelfowler/status/2014808403705475149?s=20">added</a> that the Tigers increased their offer to Ferrelli on the last night of the portal window, submitting a two-year, $2-million contract.Additionally, Swinney highlighted what he called hypocrisy, per <a href="https://x.com/aadelsonESPN/status/2014809484653220250?s=20">Adelson</a>, pointing to Ole Miss' previous complaints about other schools tampering with its roster. The Rebels were concerned about losing players to the transfer portal after head coach Lane Kiffin left for LSU on Nov. 30, as several staff members were splitting their time between the two schools during the Rebels' playoff run.Swinney said he contacted Clemson athletic director Graham Neff and ACC commissioner Jim Phillips about the allegations, and that the Tigers notified Ole Miss of its intent to pursue all options for reporting the Rebels for tampering, reports <a href="https://x.com/chapelfowler/status/2014809261319111038?s=20">Fowler</a>."We have a broken system," Swinney <a href="https://x.com/aadelsonESPN/status/2014809691637821782?s=20">said</a>. "If there are no consequences for tampering, then we have no rules, and we have no governance. It's that simple. This is not about a linebacker at Clemson. I feel sorry for the young man. I blame the adults."

CLEMSON, SC - AUGUST 30: Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney during a college football game between the LSU Tigers and the Clemson Tigers on September 30, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.

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The Denver Broncos ruled out running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/115040" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/115040">J.K. Dobbins</a> ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots.Denver opened Dobbins' 21-day practice window on Monday. The veteran tailback has been sidelined with a foot injury since Week 10 and was placed on injured reserve in mid-November.Dobbins was a limited participant in all three practices this week.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Ohio State product has rushed for 772 yards and four touchdowns while averaging five yards per carry during the 2025 campaign.With Dobbins out, the Broncos will likely lean on a running back depth chart featuring rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210004" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210004">RJ Harvey</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/189873" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/189873">Jaleel McLaughlin</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174165" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174165">Tyler Badie</a>.Quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/93574" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/93574">Jarrett Stidham</a> will try to propel Denver past New England this weekend after starter <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199735" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199735">Bo Nix</a> suffered a season-ending ankle injury in the last game.The Broncos also ruled out tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174433" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174433">Lucas Krull </a>and linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188101" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188101">Drew Sanders</a>, who are both in their 21-day windows.

DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 26: J.K. Dobbins #27 of the Denver Broncos warms up prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Empower Field at Mile High on October 26, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

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The Denver Broncos are turning to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/93574" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/93574">Jarrett Stidham</a> on Sunday in place of the injured <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199735" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199735">Bo Nix</a>. Many are counting the Broncos out already, but if there's one thing NFL history has taught us, it's that the postseason is no stranger to heroic performances from backup quarterbacks.Here are five backup QBs who turned in iconic playoff games after being thrust into action. For clarity, this list only includes second-string passers who were called to start during the playoffs or shortly before. Backup signal-callers who took over the starting job early in the season are excluded.<h3>Nick Foles - Super Bowl LII</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818542/cropped_GettyImages-914987296.jpg?ts=1769054029" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818542/w220xh124_GettyImages-914987296.jpg?ts=1769054029 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818542/w320xh180_GettyImages-914987296.jpg?ts=1769054029 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818542/w640xh360_GettyImages-914987296.jpg?ts=1769054029 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818542/w768xh432_GettyImages-914987296.jpg?ts=1769054029 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818542/w1080xh607_GettyImages-914987296.jpg?ts=1769054029 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> David E. Klutho / Sports Illustrated / Getty</figcaption></figure>It's impossible to compile a collection of iconic postseason performances by backup quarterbacks without mentioning the almighty Foles. The passer, also known as St. Nick, capped a miraculous run for the Philadelphia Eagles by outdueling Tom Brady in Super Bowl LII. Foles, who was forced into the spotlight late in the 2017 season after Carson Wentz suffered a torn ACL, exploded for 373 yards, three passing touchdowns, and an unforgettable receiving score on a trick play dubbed the "Philly Special." He was recognized as the Super Bowl MVP that day, but to the city of Philadelphia, which earned its first Lombardi Trophy, Foles is immortalized.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>Frank Reich - 1992 wild-card round</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818543/cropped_GettyImages-359264.jpg?ts=1769054101" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818543/w220xh124_GettyImages-359264.jpg?ts=1769054101 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818543/w320xh180_GettyImages-359264.jpg?ts=1769054101 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818543/w640xh360_GettyImages-359264.jpg?ts=1769054101 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818543/w768xh432_GettyImages-359264.jpg?ts=1769054101 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818543/w1080xh607_GettyImages-359264.jpg?ts=1769054101 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Rick Stewart / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure>Before he was an NFL head coach, Reich was a longtime backup who engineered the largest comeback in playoff history versus the Houston Oilers. Filling in for Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly, who injured his knee during the regular-season finale (also against the Oilers), Reich threw a pick-6 early in the third quarter. Buffalo, trailing 35-3, appeared all but dead in the wild-card rematch. He then flipped a switch, leading touchdown drives on the Bills' next four possessions to close the gap to 35-31. A fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Andre Reed put them in front late, and while Houston managed to send the game to overtime, Buffalo emerged victorious by a score of 38-35. Reich passed for 289 yards and four touchdowns in a rally for the record books.<h3>Jeff Hostetler - Super Bowl XXV</h3>The New York Giants could've packed it in when Phil Simms broke his foot versus Buffalo in Week 15 of the 1990 season. Instead, Hostetler stepped up and guided New York to Super Bowl XXV, a rematch against the dynamic Bills. "Hoss" led the resilient Giants on an epic comeback featuring lengthy drives, finishing with 222 passing yards and a touchdown while completing 62.5% of his throws. He became the first backup QB to start and win a Super Bowl.<h3>Doug Williams - Super Bowl XXII</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818544/cropped_GettyImages-628260968.jpg?ts=1769054152" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818544/w220xh124_GettyImages-628260968.jpg?ts=1769054152 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818544/w320xh180_GettyImages-628260968.jpg?ts=1769054152 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818544/w640xh360_GettyImages-628260968.jpg?ts=1769054152 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818544/w768xh432_GettyImages-628260968.jpg?ts=1769054152 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818544/w1080xh607_GettyImages-628260968.jpg?ts=1769054152 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty</figcaption></figure>Williams joined Washington in 1986 with five seasons of experience starting for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, yet, in 1987, head coach Joe Gibbs tabbed Jay Schroeder as his primary quarterback for the second consecutive campaign. But after consistently impressing Gibbs over five regular-season appearances in relief of an injured Schroeder, Williams was named the full-time starter for the team's postseason run. The 32-year-old propelled Washington to three playoff wins, saving his best performance for Super Bowl XXII. The Grambling State product passed for 340 yards and four touchdowns in a 42-10 rout of the Denver Broncos and was awarded Super Bowl MVP.<h3>Earl Morrall - Super Bowl V</h3>The New York Jets embarrassed the Baltimore Colts' Morrall in Super Bowl III, intercepting him three times before he was benched. Two years later, the former league MVP got his chance at redemption when Johnny Unitas exited Super Bowl V due to a rib injury sustained during the second quarter. With the Colts trailing the Dallas Cowboys 13-6, Morrall keyed a fourth-quarter push and served as the placeholder for Jim O'Brien's game-winning field goal. He became the first quarterback - starter or backup - to lead a comeback victory in the Super Bowl.

Football: Super Bowl LII: Philadelphia Eagles QB Nick Foles (9) victorious, holding Vince Lombardi trophy after winning game vs New England Patriots at US Bank Stadium. Minneapolis, MN 2/4/2018 CREDIT: David E. Klutho (Set Number: X161665 TK1 )

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New York Giants quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209911" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209911">Jaxson Dart</a> is eager for what the future holds following the blockbuster appointment of new head coach John Harbaugh."When Coach Harbaugh's name came up, that was the one that we were all really, really excited about and wanted to have," Dart said, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47696807/jaxson-dart-says-giants-wait-play-john-harbaugh">ESPN's Jordan Raanan</a>. "So I think from just our standpoint, the guys just can't wait to play for him and have the chance to get coached by him."Asked what his expectations were for playing for the decorated head coach, Dart said, "A whole lot of winning. That's it."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Dart spoke "at length" with Harbaugh on Jan. 14 prior to the Super Bowl-winning coach agreeing to terms with the franchise. Harbaugh was fired by the Baltimore Ravens on Jan. 6 after 18 seasons in charge and confirmed as Giants coach 11 days later. He explained his reverence for the organization and a lofty goal of earning the right to be called world champions in the city of New York. He's racked up 180 regular-season wins and 13 playoff victories during his coaching career.Dart is among the reasons why Harbaugh felt the Giants would be a good fit for him at this point in his career. The veteran coach wanted to again work alongside an established quarterback after spending the past eight seasons with two-time MVP <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97162" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97162">Lamar Jackson</a>."The quarterback is kind of important. That's kind of a big deal," Harbaugh said earlier this week. "I'm excited about Jaxson Dart."Dart had a standout rookie campaign in 2025 as a dual-threat, passing for 2,272 yards, rushing for 487 yards, and accounting for 24 total touchdowns. He was named a finalist for the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year.It remains unclear who Harbaugh will hire as offensive coordinator. Todd Monken is considered a leading candidate after serving as the Ravens' offensive play-caller since 2023.The Giants will usher in a new era in 2026 on the heels of a 4-13 campaign that resulted in Brian Daboll's firing 10 games into his fourth season with the franchise.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 28: Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants runs during the first quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers on September 28, 2025 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska guard Braden Frager injured his left foot in the first half against Washington on Wednesday night and was on the bench in a walking boot in the second half.
Frager, the Cornhuskers’ second-leading scorer at 13.3 points per game, came down awkwardly on his foot during a scramble for the ball under the basket.
Frager, who plays 25 minutes per game off the bench, has been one of the breakout stars as the Huskers got off to an 18-0 start and extended their win streak to 22 games.
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He had two of his best performances in the Huskers’ previous two games, scoring 20 points in a win over Northwestern and a career-high 23 with seven 3-pointers against Oregon.
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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - JANUARY 2: Braden Frager #5 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers passes against the Michigan State Spartans during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena on January 2, 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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The San Francisco 49ers plan to turn over every stone in their investigation into the underlying causes of the team's recurring injury problems that have spanned more than a decade.As part of the effort, general manager John Lynch announced Wednesday that the 49ers will even look into a viral conspiracy theory suggesting the electrical substation near the training facility and Levi's Stadium could be contributing to the team's injury woes."Because it deals with, allegedly, the health and safety of our players, I think you have to look into everything," Lynch said, per <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47685487/niners-look-everything-including-substation-theory">ESPN's Nick Wagoner</a>. "We've been reaching out to anyone and everyone to see, does a study exist other than a guy sticking an apparatus underneath the fence and coming up with a number that I have no idea what that means? That's what we know exists. We've heard that debunked."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The online theory claims the Niners' long history of injuries, dating back over a decade, can be partially linked to excessive exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF).Although many scientists and medical professionals have dismissed the theory, Lynch emphasized that the organization wouldn't "turn a blind eye" to any possibility that could affect player health and safety.The 49ers' training facility has been located in Santa Clara, California, since the late 1980s, with the substation built a few years later. The station was expanded in 2014, in conjunction with the opening of Levi's Stadium.Lynch added that the Niners will conduct a detailed assessment of their injury prevention and management strategies, looking well beyond the conspiracy theory to address all potential factors contributing to the issue."We'll look at everything, and we'll examine everything," Lynch said.San Francisco lost several key contributors to season-ending injuries this past campaign. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/89985" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/89985">Fred Warner</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/111907" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/111907">Nick Bosa</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/72637" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/72637">George Kittle</a> were among 20 players the 49ers placed on a reserve list. Quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174189" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174189">Brock Purdy</a> missed several games due to turf toe, while <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199752" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199752">Ricky Pearsall </a>and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/94099" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/94099">Jauan Jennings</a> were sidelined for multiple weeks.

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 03: General Manager John Lynch of the San Francisco 49ers looks on prior to a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.

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Denver Broncos Quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199735" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199735">Bo Nix</a> expressed his shock and heartbreak in his first public comments since being ruled out of the playoffs due to a fractured ankle suffered in the divisional round but delivered a message of hope to the team's fans."The last few days have been hard to put into words," Nix <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DTyeBntkT97/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D">posted</a> Wednesday on Instagram. "What started as one of the most exciting games I've ever been a part of ended with some of the most devastating football news I've ever received. This is not how I imagined my season would come to an end, but our season has been defined by overcoming adversity and responding to it."Nix fractured his right ankle a few plays before <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/69454" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/69454">Wil Lutz</a> kicked the game-winning 23-yard field goal in overtime Saturday, sending the Broncos past the Buffalo Bills and into the AFC Championship Game. The second-year passer underwent surgery in Alabama on Tuesday.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Head coach Sean Payton said the procedure went well, per <a href="https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/broncos/2026/01/21/nfl-news-sean-payton-bo-nix-surgery-update/88287705007/">Broncos Wire's Jon Heath</a>.Nix was instrumental in helping Denver earn the AFC's No. 1 seed, passing for 3,931 yards, 25 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, and completing 63.4% of his passes in his second season.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/93574" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/93574">Jarrett Stidham</a> will start for the Broncos in Sunday's matchup against the New England Patriots. Although it'll be just Stidham's fifth career start, Nix backed his teammate."I couldn't be more confident in Jarrett. And I couldn't be more excited for what's next," Nix said in his post.Denver is attempting to reach the franchise's first Super Bowl since the 2015 season.

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos runs out of the tunnel prior to an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 2, 2025 in Houston, Texas.

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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 28: Head coach Mike McDaniel of the Miami Dolphins looks on prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Hard Rock Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/76543" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/76543">Baker Mayfield</a> turned up the heat in a division rivalry after the Atlanta Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski as their new head coach.Mayfield and Stefanski previously worked together on the Cleveland Browns during the 2020 and 2021 seasons, but the memories apparently remain a sore spot for the 30-year-old quarterback. On Tuesday, Mayfield fired back at an article that labelled his time in Cleveland as a failure, directing pointed remarks at his former coach."Failed is quite the reach pal," Mayfield posted on X. "Still waiting on a text/call from him after I got shipped off like a piece of garbage. Can't wait to see you twice a year, Coach."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Failed is quite the reach pal. Still waiting on a text/call from him after I got shipped off like a piece of garbage. Can’t wait to see you twice a year, Coach. <a href="https://t.co/jUUsYkvlOC">https://t.co/jUUsYkvlOC</a>— Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) <a href="https://twitter.com/bakermayfield/status/2013758960994787523?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Cleveland drafted Mayfield with the first overall pick in 2018, hoping the Oklahoma product could solve the team's decades-long quarterback woes. Mayfield's most successful season with the Browns came in 2020, when he led them to their first playoff win since 1994.However, Mayfield's tenure in Cleveland ended in a contentious split, marked by a strained relationship with star receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/50078" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/50078">Odell Beckham Jr.</a> and friction with the front office. The two-time Pro Bowler later revealed that a torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder hampered him throughout his final season with the club in 2021.After acquiring <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/84667" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/84667">Deshaun Watson</a> in a trade with the Houston Texans in March 2022, the Browns subsequently traded Mayfield to the Carolina Panthers a few months later.Mayfield has since proven to be a franchise-caliber quarterback in Tampa Bay. He guided the Bucs to NFC South titles and playoff appearances in 2023 and 2024 before Tampa narrowly missed out on a third straight postseason appearance in 2025.Stefanski parted ways with the Browns on Jan. 5 after posting a 5-12 record in his sixth season at the helm. The Falcons named him their new head coach on Jan. 17, succeeding Raheem Morris following his three-year stint.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 3: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs onto the field prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on January 3, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.

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Indiana quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/171730" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/171730">Fernando Mendoza</a> and defensive lineman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/149873" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/149873">Mikail Kamara</a> were named the offensive and defensive MVPs after the Hoosiers' 27-21 win over Miami in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday.The reigning Heisman Trophy winner stepped up when his team needed him most. Mendoza scrambled up the middle on fourth-and-4, spinning out of a tackle and capping the epic run by diving into the end zone to put the Hoosiers up 24-14 with 9:18 remaining in the game."Whatever they need me to do, if they need me to take a shot in the front or the back, whatever it is, I'm going to die for my team out there, and I know they're going to do the same for me," Mendoza said postgame. "That's what makes us so close. That's what makes this national championship so special."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Mendoza completed 16 of 27 passes for 186 yards in a gutsy performance against a Miami defense that applied pressure all night.The star quarterback capped Indiana's perfect 16-0 season with a national title. Mendoza produced a magical campaign after transferring from California. The Miami native is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He leaves Bloomington after passing for 3,535 yards, 41 touchdowns, and six interceptions.Kamara helped shift the momentum in the Hoosiers' favor after breaking through and blocking a Miami punt that was recovered by <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/171624" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/171624">Isaiah Jones </a>in the end zone for the score. The senior defensive lineman finished the evening with four tackles. He's one of several players who followed head coach Curt Cignetti to Indiana following his tenure at James Madison.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 19: ESPN's Rece Davis interviews Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers after Indiana after defeated the Miami Hurricanes 27-21 in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium on January 19, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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The New York Giants reached an agreement to hire John Harbaugh as their head coach.Harbaugh is set to sign a five-year contract with the Giants, according to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2012622088935206948?s=20">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.The former longtime Baltimore Ravens coach will earn about $20 million annually under the new deal, sources told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6978835/2026/01/17/john-harbaugh-giants-contract-negotions-update/?source=user_shared_article">The Athletic's Devon Henderson, Dan Duggan, Dianna Russini, and Ian O'Connor</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Today is an exciting day. What a privilege it is to join the Maras and Tischs and the whole organization," Harbaugh told <a href="https://x.com/JayGlazer/status/2012622857369764342?s=20">Fox Sports' Jay Glazer</a>. "I am so fired up about the players on this team. Looking forward to the great things we can accomplish together."Negotiations reportedly continued throughout the week, with the sides working on the pact's framework. The Giants finalized an initial contract offer late Friday night before sending it to Harbaugh's representatives, The Athletic adds.The 63-year-old wanted a similar structure to what he had in Baltimore, where he reported directly to team owner Steve Bisciotti, per The Athletic.The Giants agreed to allow Harbaugh to report directly to owner John Mara, according to <a href="https://x.com/RalphVacchiano/status/2012631809146720741?s=20">Fox Sports' Ralph Vacchiano</a>.Harbaugh inherits a talented roster with a core group built on youth. The Giants boast a solid offensive trio led by quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209911" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209911">Jaxson Dart</a>, who flashed brilliance during his rookie campaign in 2025. Dart is expected to develop alongside <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199759" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199759">Malik Nabers</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210219" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210219">Cam Skattebo</a>, both of whom are working their way back from season-ending injuries. On defense, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/110192" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/110192">Brian Burns</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/105300" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/105300">Dexter Lawrence</a> headline a talented unit that also saw rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209913" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209913">Abdul Carter</a> rise to prominence.Finding sustained success has been a struggle for the Giants following the departure of head coach Tom Coughlin. Harbaugh represents the franchise's fifth head coaching hire since Coughlin's exit in 2015. New York hasn't captured the NFC East since 2011, when it won Super Bowl XLVI.With the hire, New York brings in one of the most successful coaches available in the 2026 cycle. Harbaugh was among the most sought-after candidates, reportedly drawing interest from the Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons, and others. Over 18 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, he compiled 180 wins and a Super Bowl title.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens looks on before the game against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on September 22, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti quickly shot down any thoughts that he might leave the Hoosiers for a job in the professional ranks."I'm not an NFL guy. I made that decision a long time ago when I went with Chuck Amato to NC State in 2000," Cignetti said, according to <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2026/01/17/curt-cignetti-shuts-down-nfl-coaching-rumors-indiana-football/88232144007/">USA Today's John Leuzzi</a>. "I had a chance to go with the (Green Bay) Packers. I declined the opportunity. I almost took it. That's when I made the final decision, and I've always been more of a college football guy."Cignetti's name has been floated as a potential NFL coaching candidate thanks to his run of success with the Hoosiers. Indiana's posted a 26-2 record since hiring him in 2024, reaching the playoffs in both years and winning the 2025 Big Ten title with a perfect regular season. Cignetti's team will play for a national championship on Monday against Miami.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 64-year-old rose to prominence by leading James Madison to a 52-9 record over five seasons before joining the Hoosiers. Cignetti also gained head-coaching experience at Elon and Indiana University of Pennsylvania and served as an assistant under Nick Saban at Alabama from 2007-10.Indiana rewarded the Pittsburgh native with an eight-year, $93-million extension in October, making him one of college football's highest-paid coaches.

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 01: Head coach Curt Cignetti of the Indiana Hoosiers looks on before the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2026 in Pasadena, California.

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Miami players are embracing their underdog roles ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship.The No. 10 Hurricanes will battle No. 1 Indiana on home turf at Hard Rock Stadium for a chance to secure the program's sixth national title. Despite having home-field advantage, the undefeated Hoosiers are widely favored in Monday's matchup."I feel like that's been our whole journey, our whole story the whole playoffs," defensive lineman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/184546" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/184546">Rueben Bain Jr.</a> said, per <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47639370/miami-underdog-cfp-embraces-role-again-vs-indiana">ESPN's Heather Dinich</a>. "We like when nobody believes in us."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"It might fuel me a little bit, but at the end of the day, I just want to play football and show that we are the best team in the nation," added defensive end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/152811" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/152811">Akheem Mesidor</a>.Meanwhile, quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/148097" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/148097">Carson Beck</a> said he's ignoring the chatter regarding Miami's chances ahead of the CFP title game."This whole season, all we've really talked about is the people in this locker room is what matters," Beck said. "Our coaches, our teammates, these fans, - everybody that has backed you, that has supported us, that has believed in us - that's what matters at the end of the day."Miami finished the season 13-2, earning an opportunity to compete for a national title for the first time since playing Ohio State in the 2002 Fiesta Bowl. The Canes edged Texas A&amp;M in the CFP's first round, delivered a stunning upset over Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl, and then won a thriller over Ole Miss to punch their ticket to the championship game.The Hurricanes nearly missed the playoffs after falling to No. 18 in the CFP committee's Nov. 3 rankings following an overtime loss to SMU. However, the program ended up grabbing the final spot in the 12-team field.Miami owns an impressive 13-1 record at Hard Rock Stadium over the past two seasons, with its lone blemish being a 24-21 loss to Louisville on Oct. 17.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 29, 2025: Head coach Mario Cristobal of the Miami Hurricanes leads the team onto the field prior to a game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The Green Bay Packers are working on signing head coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst to contract extensions, sources told <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47638178/sources-packers-working-extensions-matt-lafleur-brian-gutekunst">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.LaFleur and Gutenkunst are both heading into the final year of their current deals.On Thursday, Packers president Ed Policy met with LaFleur and Gutekunst to discuss the team's future and their plans to remain together, Schefter adds. The Packers will reportedly continue to hold contract talks with the coach and GM this weekend. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>LaFleur owns a 76-40-1 regular-season record since joining Green Bay in 2018. Although the team has earned a postseason appearance in six of LaFleur's seven seasons with the franchise, it hasn't reached the NFC Championship Game since 2020.Green Bay's 2025 campaign ended after the Chicago Bears rallied late to earn a 31-27 win, resulting in the Packers exiting in the wild-card round for a second consecutive year.Several players publicly backed LaFleur in the days following the season-ending loss."You can get spoiled with a good coach and good people, and you don't realize until they're gone, and I don't want to be at that point where we realize like, 'Damn, we let such a great coach go,'" star pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161667" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161667">Micah Parsons</a> said, per <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47591373/micah-parsons-packers-players-want-matt-lafleur-back-coach">ESPN's Rob Demovsky</a>."I think Matt's an outstanding head coach. There's no doubt in my mind that he'll remain here as a Packer," added tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188199" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188199">Tucker Kraft</a>.Gutekunst has been with the Packers since 1999 and became the general manager in 2019. He's overseen several defining personnel moves, including trading Aaron Rodgers and acquiring Micah Parsons in a blockbuster deal ahead of the 2025 season.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JUNE 04: Head coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst of the Green Bay Packers watche action during the Green Bay Packers Minicamp at Ray Nitschke Field on June 04, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Duke quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/186023" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/186023">Darian Mensah</a> announced his plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal Friday."I'm forever grateful for Duke and the coaching staff. Thank you, Duke family, for everything," Mensah <a href="https://x.com/DarianMensah/status/2012281535240511847?s=20">posted</a> on X. "This wasn't an easy decision, but after talking with my family, I believe it's in my best interest to enter the transfer portal."Friday marked the deadline to enter the transfer portal for players who aren't participating in the national title game.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Mensah is in the second year of an NIL deal with the Blue Devils that would pay him $4 million, according to <a href="https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/2012218275371864551?s=20">ESPN's Pete Thamel</a>.According to Duke's understanding of the situation, the school will retain Mensah's exclusive NIL rights and is the only party that has the ability to cancel the deal, per <a href="https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/2012218272607859183?s=20">Thamel</a>. Mensah can only access his revenue-share money through the Blue Devils unless the team terminates his contract.The 6-foot-3, 205-pound passer transferred to Duke after beginning his collegiate career at Tulane. Mensah established himself as an All-ACC selection in his first season with the Blue Devils, leading them to the 2025 conference championship. He finished second in the FBS with 3,973 passing yards and 34 touchdowns while completing 66.8% of his pass attempts.Several top names have quickly found new teams since the transfer window opened Jan. 2. Miami, Tennessee and Ole Miss are among the teams with a potential need at quarterback. The Hurricanes are the early favorites to land a commitment from Mensah, <a href="https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/2012274972845126043?s=20">Thamel</a> reports.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 06: Darian Mensah #10 of the Duke Blue Devils passes the ball during the third quarter against the Virginia Cavaliers in the 2025 ACC Football Championship at Bank of America Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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New England Patriots cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188123" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188123">Christian Gonzalez</a> was not listed on the team's final injury report Friday and will be available for Sunday's divisional-round matchup against the Houston Texans.Gonzalez cleared the league's concussion protocol after exiting the Patriots' 16-3 wild-card win over the Los Angeles Chargers. He left in the fourth quarter after contesting a pass intended for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188106" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188106">Quentin Johnston</a>. He allowed zero catches on five targets.The 23-year-old was a full participant in Thursday's and Friday's practice sessions. He was not listed on the team's final injury report. The Patriots designated linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/83821" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/83821">Harold Landry III</a> (knee) and running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/200782" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/200782">Terrell Jennings</a> (concussion) as questionable for Sunday.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Gonzalez earned his first Pro Bowl nod this season after recording 69 tackles and 10 passes defensed while consistently matching up against opponents' top receiving threats. He became the first Patriots defensive back to earn all-star honors since J.C. Jackson in 2021. The Oregon product was a second-team All-Pro in 2024.Gonzalez typically starts at cornerback alongside <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/98356" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/98356">Carlton Davis III</a>, with Marcus Jones lining up in the slot. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/200363" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/200363">Charles Woods</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210061" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210061">Kobee Minor</a> fill out New England's depth chart at the position.The Texans, meanwhile, will be <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3456944" href="https://thescore.com/news/3456944">without</a> top receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161840" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161840">Nico Collins</a> for the game, as he remains in concussion protocol.

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 1: Christian Gonzalez #0 of the New England Patriots looks on during an NFL football game against the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium on December 01, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman declined to give a specific answer when asked Thursday whether the team would be open to trading disgruntled wideout <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/111194" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/111194">A.J. Brown</a> this offseason."It's hard to find great players in the NFL, and A.J.'s a great player," Roseman said, according to <a href="https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/2011876606986293738?s=20">NFL Network's Mike Garafolo</a>. "That's what we're going out and looking for, when we go out in free agency and the draft, is trying to find great players who love football, and he's that guy. So that would be my answer."Speculation regarding Brown's future in Philadelphia became a hot topic this season. He took a subtle shot at the offense through a cryptic social media post in September and vented about his role in the offense during an online stream in November. He reportedly met with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie in November to hash out his frustrations with the offense.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Head coach Nick Sirianni downplayed a heated exchange with Brown during the Eagles' season-ending loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Sirinanni said afterward that he was telling his star wide receiver to get off the field to avoid a penalty.Brown declined to be interviewed after the game. He has not spoken with media members since the Eagles' 22-19 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Dec. 8.The Ole Miss product finished his 2025 campaign catching 78 passes for 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns. It was his fourth straight 1,000-yard season.The Eagles signed Brown to a three-year, $92-million extension in April 2024. Moving on from the talented receiver could hamper the club's salary cap in 2026. The three-time Pro Bowler remains under contract with the Eagles through the 2029 season and has $113 million remaining on his current deal. Philadelphia would be on the hook for $43.5 million if Brown is traded prior to June 1, per <a href="https://overthecap.com/player/aj-brown/7842">Over the Cap</a>. A post-June 1 trade would create nearly $7 million in cap space.Brown is set to earn $23 million if he remains with the Eagles for the 2026 season.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 11: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up prior to an NFL wild card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Oregon quarterback <a href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/184061">Dante Moore</a> won't declare for the 2026 NFL Draft and will remain with the Ducks next season."Of course, I'll be coming back to Oregon for one more year," Moore <a href="https://x.com/SportsCenter/status/2011523141529391171?s=20">announced</a> Wednesday on SportsCenter.He added that he's returning to the Ducks because he's motivated to compete for a national championship.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Moore was considered one of the top quarterback prospects and a potential top-five pick in the upcoming NFL draft.Moore elevated his profile as a redshirt sophomore in 2025 by amassing 3,721 yards of total offense, 32 total touchdowns, and a 71% completion rate. He led Oregon to the College Football Playoff semifinal, where the Ducks lost 56-22 in the Peach Bowl to Indiana.The 6-foot-3, 206-pound quarterback has made 20 starts in his collegiate career. Moore made an impact as a true freshman for UCLA under head coach Chip Kelly in 2023, then transferred to Oregon the following year. He served as Dillon Gabriel's backup in 2024 before becoming a full-time starter this past season.Moore's return ensures the Ducks keep one of their key players. However, Oregon will need to replace other major contributors, with tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/184333" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/184333">Kenyon Sadiq</a> and safety <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/184244" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/184244">Dillon Thieneman</a> among the notable starters who have declared for the draft.The Ducks will have one of the most talented QB depth charts next season. Former Nebraska standout <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/198414" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/198414">Dylan Raiola</a> joined Oregon via the transfer portal earlier in January and is expected to serve as Moore's backup.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 09: Dante Moore #5 of the Oregon Ducks passes against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first quarter in the 2025 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 09, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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One of the biggest fights in women's MMA history has been postponed.UFC women's bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison has withdrawn from her title defense against Amanda Nunes at UFC 324 due to an injury, the promotion announced Wednesday.Harrison, who trains out of American Top Team in Florida, underwent surgery Tuesday in New York to repair herniated discs in her neck, a source told <a href="https://www.eagletribune.com/sports/biggest-womens-mma-fight-ever-is-postponed-harrison-has-surgery-to-repair-herniated-discs-in/article_12267872-92fd-4ecc-8f3c-8cc1c601fa34.html">Bill Burt of The Eagle-Tribune</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>UFC 324 takes place Jan. 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and will mark the promotion's debut on Paramount+. Harrison-Nunes was the co-main event.The UFC is expected to rebook the fight, but no timeline has been set, according to <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/466164/report-kayla-harrison-out-of-ufc-324-fight-against-amanda-nunes-postponed-to-later-date">MMA Fighting's Damon Martin</a>.Harrison, 35, was slated to defend the 135-pound title for the first time since dethroning Julianna Pena with a second-round submission at UFC 316 in June. The two-time PFL champion signed with the UFC in 2024 and has since won three fights in a row.Nunes, a former UFC two-division champion and the greatest women's fighter of all time, was slated to come out of retirement after stepping away from the sport in 2023.An interim lightweight title bout between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett will headline UFC 324. The new co-main event will feature former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley and Song Yadong.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 13: Kayla Harrison prepares to fight in a bantamweight fight during the UFC 300 event at T-Mobile Arena on April 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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