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The Weekend’s Best Bets

Brian Blessing, Bernie Fratto, Adam Hill and Matt Youmans post their best bets for college football and the NFL.

Houston freshman Ed Oliver racks up awards, Las Vegas buffet plates

Ed Oliver, a defensive tackle for Houston, collected six first-team All-America awards in the past week and is the first true freshman to make The Associated Press’ All-America team since 2011.

Off a humbling loss, Seattle Seahawks should bounce back

Russell Wilson and the Seahawks are 16-point home favorites over the Rams on Thursday night. L.A. is moving on without fired coach Jeff Fisher.

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Las Vegas Bowl Moment 3: Steven Jackson dazzles in homecoming

The only Las Vegas Bowl played on Christmas Eve featured a record-breaking performance by Oregon State running back Steven Jackson, who was born in Las Vegas and played for Eldorado High.

Major Applewhite provides relief for Houston players

For a program that has had three head coaches in the past month and five since 2011, it’s reassuring to have a familiar face lead a group of seniors one last time when Houston plays San Diego State in the Las Vegas Bowl.

Rocky Long raises bar at San Diego State

Rocky Long has proven to be the right man to take San Diego State to the next level. He has guided the Aztecs to two consecutive conference titles — their only outright ones since 1969.

UNLV football team signs center, linebacker

UNLV’s football team signed two midyear junior college players on the initial day of the national early signing period Wednesday in center Sid Acosta and linebacker Jacob Rominger.

Cardinals cut Michael Floyd after DUI arrest

Michael Floyd’s turbulent season was compounded earlier this week when he was arrested on suspicion of DUI and it only got worse on Wednesday when the wide receiver was waived by the Arizona Cardinals with his head coach offering next to no comments whatsoever.

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