No. 6 Indiana opens title defense with dominant 52-16 win over North Texas

September 5, 2026 · Yahoo Sports

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Josh Hoover threw for 231 yards and four touchdowns, including a 15-yard score on his first pass with No. 6 Indiana, and Turbo Richard rushed for two more scores to help the defending national champs open the season with a 52-16 rout of North Texas on Saturday.

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After celebrating last year’s title during a pregame ceremony, Indiana extended the Football Bowl Subdivision’s longest active winning streak to 17 games and the FBS’ longest active home winning streak to 16.

Hoover finished 13 of 16 with no turnovers as he steps in for Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza.

Richard, a transfer from Boston College, had 15 carries for 58 yards and one catch for 38. Charlie Becker had four catches for 64 yards and two scores while Nick Marsh and Davion Chandler each had TD receptions.

Jahiem White rushed 14 times for 61 yards and one score as well as catching seven passes for 36 yards in his North Texas debut.

NO. 1 OHIO ST. 56, BALL ST. 3

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jeremiah Smith had two highlight reel-worthy touchdown catches, Julian Sayin passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns, and Ohio State tuned up for next week’s matchup against No. 5 Texas with a rout of Ball State.

The Buckeyes (1-0) went three-and-out on their opening drive before finding the end zone on seven of their next nine possessions.

Smith had eight receptions for 151 yards, all in the first half. He started Ohio State’s scoring with a 48-yard, one-handed, over-the-shoulder grab in the end zone off a play-action pass by Sayin. He extended the Buckeyes’ advantage to 28-3 with 10 seconds left in the first half with a 3-yard catch in the back of the end zone.

Sayin completed 21 of 25 passes before coming out midway through the third quarter. He also had the first rushing score of his career on a 3-yard run up the middle on fourth-and-goal to make it 21-0 three minutes into the second quarter.

Bo Jackson (65 yards) and Ja’Kobi Jackson (49 yards) added long rushing TDs in the third quarter. Devin McCuin had six catches for 97 yards and a touchdown.

NO. 13 ALABAMA 48, EAST CAROLINA 10

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Keelon Russell accounted for 335 yards and a touchdown, and Alabama opened the season with a victory over East Carolina.

Russell, a sophomore making his first career start after beating out Austin Mack during training camp, ran for 86 yards and a score. He also threw for 249 yards, including 130 of those to Ryan Coleman-Williams.

Russell directed five consecutive scoring drives to start the game, and Alabama (1-0) finished with 480 yards and 27 first downs.

The Crimson Tide, who ranked 15th in the Southeastern Conference in rushing last season, totaled 227 yards on the ground.

East Carolina (0-1) managed just 162 yards and five first downs. The Pirates were 0 for 9 on third down and gained 2 yards on 22 carries. Mitch Griffis completed 10 of 16 passes for 137 yards, with a touchdown and an interception.

NO. 23 HOUSTON 33, OREGON ST. 20

HOUSTON (AP) — Conner Weigman threw for 305 yards and a touchdown and rushed for another score, Re’Shaun Sanford II and Mekhi Hughes added rushing scores and Houston beat Oregon State in the teams’ season opener.

Weigman completed 20 of 30 passes and tossed a 31-yard scoring pass to Amare Thomas in the first quarter. Weigman also scored on a 1-yard rush with five minutes left in the fourth, increasing Houston’s lead to 33-20.

Sanford had a 56-yard touchdown run with 6½ minutes left in the second quarter to put the Cougars up 16-7. Hughes added a 1-yard score with 6:40 remaining in the third to increase the lead to 26-7.

Thomas caught eight passes for 133 yards, and Hughes rushed for 98 yards for Houston, which outgained Oregon State 533 yards to 402.

Braden Atkinson finished 29 of 48 for 376 yards and a touchdown, and Jesse Legree caught five passes for 136 yards and a TD for the Beavers.

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Detransitioner appeals malpractice case after state law change

September 6, 2026 · NY Post

A detransitioner’s malpractice lawsuit against doctors she says counseled her for years to undergo a double mastectomy and begin hormone therapy was initially dismissed as untimely, but a new North Carolina law has allowed her to appeal. The state Court of Appeals will hear arguments on Sept. 29. Prisha Mosley, now 28, was first prescribed...

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AL Wild Card Race Heating Up the Junior Circuit

September 5, 2026 · Yahoo Sports

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The American League has been mediocre, at best, this season. It’s easy to see that the Junior Circuit has been exactly that in comparison to the Senior Circuit. Entering play on Saturday, the National League has four teams with 80-plus wins. The AL has half of that. The entirety of the AL has five teams with positive run differentials, while the NL has nine. But perhaps the biggest discrepancy is the record of each league’s playoff teams. The Junior Circuit’s current postseason clubs have a combined .541 record, while the NL’s playoff clubs own a .577 record.

The AL Wild Card Race

In the midst of that relative weakness, the AL Wild Card race has opened up the postseason for plenty of mediocre teams. The Cleveland Guardians currently own the final spot in the postseason, just two games over .500. Immediately behind the Guards are the Toronto Blue Jays (71-71), Texas Rangers (70-72), Baltimore Orioles (69-73) and Minnesota Twins (67-74). Of that group, the furthest back are the Twins (4.5 games back), while the Jays are just a game behind Cleveland. With less than a month left before the end of the season, the state of the AL could quickly change.

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The five teams vying for the final AL Wild Card spot face each other several times in September, with plenty of change in the standings possible. The Blue Jays have the most to lose, playing three of their final six series versus playoff hopefuls. All of the teams in the AL East teams are in a playoff chase, with the Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox having their spots mostly locked up. The Jays and O’s are in the mix for that final spot, but need to prove themselves a bit more to beat out the other contenders.

Series To Watch

CLE v. BAL (9/7-9)

Apr 16, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) looks on during the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

The Guards and O’s last faced off in April for a four-game series, with Cleveland winning that set, 3-1. They’ll face off later this week, giving Baltimore a chance to win the season series with a sweep. However, Cleveland has been hotter lately, winning six of their last 10 and being on a two-game win streak. The Guards need to maintain that pace to help secure their playoff spot. If Cleveland can sweep Baltimore, it might keep the O’s out of playoff contention for good. On the other hand, if Baltimore gets hot against Cleveland, it could spell a postseason run for the Orioles.

BAL v. TOR (9/11-13)

Sep 3, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Andres Gimenez (0) advances to third during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

This is an incredibly important stretch for the O’s. How they fare in these two series will be the deciding factor in Baltimore’s season. If they can win against Cleveland and Toronto, the Orioles might manage to sneak into the playoffs. On the other side, Toronto needs to win this series to make up ground over the Guardians. The Jays are on the brink of a monumental collapse after winning the AL pennant last season. They’ve underwhelmed immensely this year but could salvage the season with a trip to the playoffs.

CLE v. MIN (9/11-13)

Cleveland Guardians right fielder Jo Adell (7) bats a two run home run against Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

The Twins are the farthest outside the playoff picture, and Cleveland could end that in this series. Minnesota needs to win just about every game to have any hope of gaining momentum in the postseason race. The AL Wild Card is tight, but the Twins could sneak in with a hot streak. Cleveland currently holds onto the final Wild Card spot, but they need to continue their winning ways to keep their playoff spot.

TOR v. TEX (9/18-20)

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This is the first of these crucial series for the Rangers, who are not only vying for the final Wild Card spot, but are also just three games back from the first-place Houston Astros in the AL West. If Texas manages to win against the defending AL champions, it could mean them securing a playoff berth for the first time since the Rangers won it all in 2023. The two contenders faced off in June, with Texas sweeping Toronto at Rogers Centre. They’ll play one another again in the final weeks of the season with much more on the line.

TOR v. BAL (9/21-23)

Jul 11, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) throws a pitch during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

Despite the Jays selling at the Deadline, they’ve gone on a hot streak lately. That streak has propelled Toronto back into the playoff conversation. This series will be the second matchup of September between the two, with the O’s hoping to make up ground in the season series. Toronto and Baltimore split the first series in May before the Jays won the second series. This last series will have much more weight, with the postseason just a week away. The final AL Wild Card spot could very well be decided by this matchup.

TEX v. MIN (9/25-27)

Jul 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (41) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

This series will either not matter at all or be incredibly pertinent. If anything, this matchup is likely to be more important for the Rangers than for Minnesota. The Twins are far outside the playoff picture but have time to make it up before the final series of the regular season. Texas has struggled lately, losing four of their last 10 and falling behind the Astros in the AL West division. The Rangers will need to turn things around against Minnesota. Texas was swept by the Twins in their only other series back in June.

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