Trey McBride has cruel trash talk for Cowboys player during game
Trey McBride was in his bag during Sunday’s game.
The Arizona Cardinals tight end McBride drew attention in Week 8 against the Dallas Cowboys over his cruel trash talk. McBride had just made a catch to move the chains on a 3rd-and-6 play in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Having beaten Cowboys rookie safety Caleb Downs with a corner route on the play, McBride let Downs hear about it afterwards. The FOX broadcast picked up the savage line that McBride had for Downs.
“You’re a first-rounder?” McBride mockingly asked Downs. Here is the video.
“You’re a first rounder?” Trey McBride to Caleb Downs after catching a pass on him https://t.co/V49P63ePCz
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) November 1, 2026
Downs, 21, was indeed Dallas’ first-round pick (No. 11 overall) in this year’s draft. But on that play, it was the 26-year-old McBride (himself a second-round pick at No. 55 overall) who got the better of him.
Now a two-time Pro Bowler with multiple seasons of 1,000 yards receiving under his belt, McBride has quickly developed into one of the most ruthless personalities in the NFL today. A few weeks ago, McBride even managed to successfully ragebait a referee into getting suspended.
Jared Verse gets bodyslammed after trash-talking Steelers
Cleveland Browns pass rusher Jared Verse was the recipient of a fairly firm message from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Verse has been trash-talking the Steelers for much of the season. Most notably, he accused Pittsburgh’s offensive line of playing “dirty” after Cleveland’s 27-24 win in Week 4, a comment that did not go unheard in Pittsburgh.
Enter Steelers guard Mason McCormick, who outright body-slammed Verse to the ground on an extra point during Sunday’s game between the two teams.
Cam Heyward this week said that Jared Verse’ comments alluding to the Steelers being dirty players “will be addressed” Consider it addressed then https://t.co/QMo3697xBp
— Underdog (@Underdog) November 1, 2026
The fact that Verse was the one getting thrown to the ground probably isn’t a coincidence. McCormick was given a 15-yard penalty for the move, but the Steelers were probably willing to take the yardage in order to send a message.
Verse has been a tone-setter on defense for the Browns. He was the primary return in the Myles Garrett trade, though he is still looking for his first sack of the season entering play Sunday.
Rex Ryan obliterates ‘soft’ Ashton Jeanty
Rex Ryan went nuclear on Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty over some comments Jeanty made about the New York Jets.
Jeanty made comments during the week about the Jets defense, claiming they have players on the unit that “don’t really want to tackle.” On ESPN’s “NFL Countdown,” Ryan was unimpressed that Jeanty would make such claims given the second-year running back’s lack of production.
Ryan spotlighted clips of hard hits from Jets linebacker Demario Davis, then contrasted it with a clip of Jeanty seemingly avoiding contact after a catch.
“This guy’s soft as Charmin. Look at him,” Ryan said. “I’m going to talk to this kid before the game and tell the truth. Listen young man, I heard what you said, and I want you to know something. We are not going to try to take you out of the game. I want him to know. Why? Because you are horrible. You’re about the worst draft pick in the last 20 years, I think, as a running back. You stink. You’re averaging 3.1 yard per carry. Guess what? Today, you get your a– kicked. You know who else does? Your teammates. It’s on you, my friend.”
Rex Ryan on Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty saying that there are a couple of Jets who look like they don’t want to tackle: https://t.co/zoXmTnwQpK
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 1, 2026
Ryan clearly thinks Jeanty has no business calling out opposing defenders when the running back has not accomplished much at the NFL level. Jeanty has 1,303 yards in 24 games and is averaging 3.5 yards per carry for his career. He has seen his role shrink this year, and only has one touchdown to his name.
Jeanty has given off the impression of someone who is a bit spoiled. The former No. 6 overall pick has not lived up to his billing, and Ryan is not afraid to say so, even though the former Jets coach might have been a little bit over-the-top.
Lamar Jackson’s return from injury lasts 1 play
The Baltimore Ravens finally got quarterback Lamar Jackson back from injury on Sunday, but his return did not last long.
Jackson injured his throwing hand on the first play from scrimmage against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. on Sunday. Jackson’s hand appeared to collide with Bills pass rusher Greg Rousseau on a follow-through, and he was in clear pain.
The quarterback left the game immediately and went straight to the locker room.
The full sequence of what happened to #Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is here: https://t.co/p2WADlRGL6
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 1, 2026
The Ravens ultimately listed Jackson as questionable to return due to what the team called a thumb injury.
The Ravens call Lamar Jackson questionable to return to today’s game because of a thumb injury.
— Mark Maske (@MarkMaske) November 1, 2026
Jackson had only played in four games this season owing to a lingering ankle injury. The Ravens went 1-2 in those contests, and were really looking forward to having him back for a showdown with the Bills.
Tom Brady gets caught cursing on live TV
Tom Brady dropped a NSFW comment on live television for the second time in as many months.
FOX’s pregame show brought in Brady for a quiz on passing records, specifically those in which he and Drew Brees are Nos. 1 and 2. One of the questions was about the quarterback who is third all-time in passing touchdowns, and Brady instinctively said Brees’ name.
Brees, of course, is first, and Brady reacted with an “oh, s–t.”
Tom Brady drops another “Oh sh*t” live on FOX. 😂😂😂 https://t.co/fgMaFxDLXU
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 1, 2026
Brady knew he’d messed up immediately, but the incident got nothing but laughs in the studio. It’s safe to assume he won’t actually get in trouble for that one.
That said, FOX probably would prefer this not become a habit of Brady’s. He had a very similar reaction in late September after seeing a replay of Jayden Daniels’ injury, though once again, the reaction was at least somewhat understandable.
Report reveals whether Eagles would trade Saquon Barkley
As the Philadelphia Eagles head toward a lost season, some have wondered whether the team would actually consider trading running back Saquon Barkley.
The Eagles have no intention of trading Barkley, according to Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. While the team is taking calls on some players, Barkley is not one of them.
Barkley still has two years remaining on his current contract, so the Eagles have little incentive to move him. The team believes it can be back in contention as soon as next season, and wants Barkley to be a part of that.
Just as this has been a down year for the Eagles, it has been for Barkley as well. He only has 244 yards on the season, largely because of injuries that have limited him to five games and a significantly reduced workload. The Eagles’ offense has also struggled overall, which has not benefitted Barkley.
Teams in need of a running back will have to look elsewhere with Barkley off the table. Fortunately for them, there is a good option available elsewhere.
Maxx Crosby has changed his stance on a possible trade
The Las Vegas Raiders’ failed attempt to trade Maxx Crosby was one of the bigger stories of the NFL offseason. Based on a new report, however, there is no sequel in the works.
Crosby does not want to leave the Raiders “under any circumstances,” according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. A source told Schefter that Crosby hopes to remain a “Raider for life.”
Similarly, the Raiders have no intention of entertaining any trade offers for Crosby ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline. The team has not had any discussions about Crosby’s future with other teams, and their stance is not expected to change even if they receive offers.
Crosby’s relationship with the Raiders briefly fractured late last season when the team opted to shut him down early due to injury, a move that did not go down well with Crosby himself. The team had a deal in place to send him to the Baltimore Ravens, but the Ravens backed out due to medical concerns. Despite plenty of rumors, the Raiders never seemed to try all that hard to ship Crosby to another team after that deal fell through.
In fairness to Crosby, he never completely swore off the Raiders, even after he thought he had been dealt. It is not all that shocking that the two sides managed to move on from their issues and are on good terms now.
The Raiders have lost four straight games after a surprising 3-0 start to the season. The veteran edge rusher has two sacks on the year thus far.
Lincoln Riley delivered strange message after USC beat Ohio State
Lincoln Riley was not leaving Saturday’s postgame press conference without getting to say his piece.
The USC head coach had a closing statement prepared after his Trojans upset the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in L.A., Calif. As a media staff member seemed to be wrapping up the presser, Riley took out a piece of paper and asked reporters to lend them their ears, à la Mark Antony.
“I got one other thing I wanted to say here,” Riley interrupted the staff member. “I just took a second. I wanted to make sure to articulate my thoughts.
“This program is built on internal joy, not external applause. This win’s for all the staff members, the players, the leaders, the admin, all the people within the walls. I said before this game that I’m the right person for this job, and as long as all those people know that, that’s all I care about.
“I appreciate being a part of this university and all it does. I appreciate our kids and our staff, and I’m going to continue to fight on, because that’s what being a Trojan is all about.”
The message felt and sounded like one of vindication over his critics after Saturday’s 30-18 victory over No. 2 Ohio State. Never mind that the result came while Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin was out with an injury.
With Riley’s job security often a topic of conversation over the last few years, the veteran coach may have wanted to revel in the moment for a little bit longer.
Jaylen Brown got into heated altercation with Grayson Allen
A loose-ball scramble between Jaylen Brown and Grayson Allen escalated into something more during Saturday’s game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Charlotte Hornets.
Brown drove to the basket midway through the fourth quarter and got swarmed by Hornets near the baseline at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Both he and Allen ended up on the hardwood grappling for the ball.
A scuffle ensued as the ball went out of bounds. Allen pushed away Brown’s arm as the Hornets guard tried to get up. Brown took exception to the push and shoved Allen back down.
JAYLEN BROWN AND GRAYSON ALLEN 🍿 https://t.co/HDUinsD5l7
— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) November 1, 2026
Players from both sides got in between Brown and Allen before the incident escalated further. Both players were assessed technical fouls.
The Hornets led for most of Saturday’s game. But Brown and the 76ers came roaring back late for a 109-104 comeback victory. Brown finished with a modest stat line of 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists. Allen led the Hornets in scoring with 27 points and 7 three-pointers off the bench.
Allen is no stranger to on-court shenanigans — a reputation that has followed him since his college days. Perhaps the hostility toward Brown was also partly due to the Sixers star’s ongoing “lamb chop” with fellow Duke alum Jayson Tatum.
Dabo Swinney blasts ‘disrespectful’ stunt Florida State fans pulled on Mike Norvell
Dabo Swinney called out Florida State fans on Saturday for the shenanigans they pulled on Mike Norvell.
Swinney’s Clemson Tigers took on Norvell’s Seminoles in an ACC clash at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Fla. Before the contest kicked off, a plane flew around the venue with an unflattering message for Norvell and board of trustees chair Peter Collins.
“FSU: Fire Novell – Peter Collins,” the sign read with Norvell’s name misspelled.
Florida State fans are fed up with Mike Norvell https://t.co/uj3vry2PY5
— Brandon Walker College Football Show (@BFWshow) October 31, 2026
A plane with a banner is flying around Doak before FSU-Clemson but misspells Norvell in the message 😭😂 “FSU: Fire Novell • Peter Collins” https://t.co/vs5IChpAa4
— Logan B. Robinson (@LogansTwitty) October 31, 2026
After Clemson’s 36-24 win over Florida State, Swinney slammed the sign seen soaring around the stadium.
“It’s embarrassing what I saw above the stadium,” Swinney said. “It’s embarrassing. It was an embarrassment. Florida State’s better than that. That’s not good for these kids. … That bothered me, and they didn’t even spell his name right. Didn’t even add the freaking R in the name. I mean, it’s just disrespectful.
“Mike Norvell is a good man. You ain’t got to like him as a football coach. You ain’t got to like me as a football coach. That’s a good man, right there. And he’s a hell of a football coach. I know Florida State’s better than that.”
While Norvell could very well be the “good man” Swinney asserted he is, his abilities as a coach have fairly been put into question amid another disappointing season in Tallahassee.
The Seminoles’ loss on Saturday dropped them to 3-5 this season. Since Florida State’s 13-1 campaign in 2023, the team has gone 10-22 under Norvell.
LaMelo Ball pulls a disgusting move during the Timberwolves’ loss
LaMelo Ball violated house rules during his team’s loss on Saturday.
The Minnesota Timberwolves star Ball drew attention for all the wrong reasons in the middle of a game against the San Antonio Spurs. Ball was called for his fourth personal foul during only the first half at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
In response, Ball proceeded to spit directly onto the court in frustration. Here is the gross video.
LaMelo Ball spits on the floor. https://t.co/wz8AHxXsQP
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) November 1, 2026
Even pickup players know that spitting on the court violates basic norms of basketball decency. But Ball apparently did not get the memo and proceeded to casually hock a loogie like he was playing on an outdoor grass field.
Ball’s foul trouble would continue further from there on Saturday as he ended up fouling out in the fourth quarter and finishing up with 10 points on 2/10 shooting in just 20 minutes of action. The Timberwolves went on to lose to the Spurs by a final score of 121-111.
The 25-year-old Ball is a two-time NBA All-Star who is now in his seventh season in the league. This is certainly not the first time that he has displayed immature behavior though, both on the court and off it.
Joe Tessitore had amazing call of Texas’ epic big man TD
Joe Tessitore clearly gets up for big man touchdowns.
The veteran announcer was on the call for Saturday’s showdown between Texas and Mississippi State. The Longhorns, holding a 10-0 lead, were simply trying to keep the Bulldogs scoreless heading into halftime at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. The home team did that, and then some.
Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles sacked Mississippi State quarterback AJ Swann, who fumbled as he tried to get a throw off. Defensive tackle Maraad Watson was in the right place at the right time for a scoop-and-score, much to the delight of Tessitore.
“Ball is out! The ball is out, and it’s in the hands of Watson!” Tessitore called.
“333-pound Maraad Watson, like a tractor trailer going through the Texas night! … It’s a fumble-return touchdown for big Maraad Watson. Get that guy some oxygen!”
"BALL IS OUT! THE BALL IS OUT! AND IT’S IN THE HANDS OF WATSON! 333-POUND MARAAD WATSON! LIKE A TRACTOR TRAILER GOING THROUGH THE TEXAS NIGHT… GET THAT GUY SOME OXYGEN!" Joe Tessitore went absolutely wild for a big man TD on the Mississippi State-Texas ESPN broadcast. 🏈💥🎙️ https://t.co/MDpxhBR4zs
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) November 1, 2026
The 61-yard score was Watson’s first-ever touchdown in his three seasons of college football. It also gave Texas a 17-0 lead at halftime.
The Longhorns defense allowed just 187 total yards in the contest en route to a 31-3 win over the Bulldogs. No. 11 Texas improved to 6-2.
Angel Reese sends a 3-word message after losing in the WNBA Finals
Angel Reese is not hanging her head after her team’s devastating loss in the WNBA Finals.
Reese and the Atlanta Dream lost in Saturday’s Game 7 of the Finals against the Golden State Valkyries. Despite taking a nine-point lead into the second half, the Dream collapsed late and fell by a final score of 68-63 at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif.
After the game, Reese spoke with reporters. She emphasized a clear three-word message in her remarks — “delayed, not denied.”
“It is tough in the moment, but we’ll be back,” said Reese. “I always say, ‘Delayed, not denied.’”
During her first season with the Dream this year, Reese averaged a career-high 16.4 points to go along with 12.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. She was also named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year and posted five double-doubles over the course of Atlanta’s Finals run.
But after doing some taunting of the Valkyries earlier on in the series, Reese was humbled a little bit in Game 7 and managed just 8 points on 3/7 shooting. Still, Reese is only 24 years old and feels that she will get another chance to win it all with the Dream at some point.
Fans want UFC referee investigated over his ‘insane’ move during main event
Fans were not happy with one referee’s controversial call at UFC Vegas 123.
Veteran UFC official Dan Miragliotta was the man in the middle for Saturday’s lightweight main event bout between Renato Moicano and Tom Nolan at Meta Apex in Enterprise, Nev. Moicano had back control on Nolan during the second round of the fight as Nolan defended well against any submission attempts.
Spectators were not all too pleased with the ground-heavy grappling and showered the fighters with boos. Miragliotta eventually succumbed to the peer pressure and asked the competitors to continue the fight on their feet.
The crowd applauded the move. The broadcast booth did not.
“That is actually insane,” one announcer said.
“What? I don’t like that at all,” his partner added.
How did you feel about Dan Miragliotta standing up the fight here? [ #UFCVegas123 | LIVE on @paramountplus ] https://t.co/L2IsbGK2Km
— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) November 1, 2026
Fans on social media grew suspicious of Miragliotta. Many demanded that he be investigated for the controversial move that directly benefited one fighter who ultimately won.
Investigate Dan Miragliotta immediately. #UFCVegas123 https://t.co/aTBWHAYx5F
— TheMMAlien👊🏼👽👊🏼 (@TheMMAlien) November 1, 2026
What did I just watch? First time watching mma that a ref steps in and stands the fight up when a guy has a body triangle . Dan mirgliotta needs to be investigated immediately.
— NarcoCopMMA (@Narcocop) November 1, 2026
Dan Miragliotta just made Renato Moicano lose one of the most dominant positions in MMA and take way too much damage. Most of it unnecessary. I’m happy that Tom won but its been soured by Dans incompetent reffing When will refs start being held accountable? https://t.co/Cc0nH1wJP2
— 𝗫𝗮𝘃𝗲 🇦🇺 (@WonderbreadMMA) November 1, 2026
ive seen some really bad officiating in MMA over the years but that standup by dan miragliotta was easily one of it not the worst officiating moment ive ever seen and he needs to be federally investigated for that fr like moicano legitimately lost that fight solely from it LMFAO
— Liam (@YepLiam_) November 1, 2026
Moicano, forced to yield the dominant position, took heavy blows later in the match and eventually lost to Nolan via TKO.
Video: Gabby Williams gets emotional after winning WNBA title
Gabby Williams let it all out after leading the Golden State Valkyries to a WNBA title on Saturday.
Williams was full of emotion following the Valkyries’ championship-clinching 68-63 win over the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif.
Here is a video of an emotional Williams hugging her teammates and others, including team owner Joe Lacob.
THIS MOMENT MEANS EVERYTHING 🥹 Gabby Williams soaking it all in after the @valkyries are named the Champs! #2026WNBAFinals | #WNBASeason30 https://t.co/MgpN3tFp4Q
— WNBA (@WNBA) November 1, 2026
It has been quite a ride in the WNBA for Williams, who was taken fourth overall in the 2018 draft by the Chicago Sky.
After three seasons with the Sky, she went back to Europe to continue her pro career, but later returned to the WNBA to play for the Seattle Storm.
Williams then signed a contract with the Valkyries in April, joining a team that was just entering its second-ever season in the WNBA.
It turned out to be a perfect partnership, as Williams led Golden State to a WNBA title, outlasting Angel Reese and the Dream in seven games.
In Game 7, Williams had a slow start but delivered a performance after halftime that Valkyries fans will talk about for a long time. After scoring just two points in the first half, Williams found her rhythm and went off for 28 points in the final two periods to finish the game with 30 points — and a WNBA ring.
Video: Victor Wembanyama stuns the Timberwolves with an absurd self-assist
Victor Wembanyama showed the Minnesota Timberwolves what the dangerous mix of elite size and wild creativity can do on the court.
In the third quarter of Saturday’s game between the Spurs and the Timberwolves at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, Wembanyama had to be a little imaginative to pull off a wild throwdown as multiple defenders converged on him.
Wembanyama threw the ball off the board and caught it before ferociously dunking the leather on his second jump. Here is a video of Wembanyama making Minnesota defenders look helpless in yet another highlight play from the former NBA Rookie of the Year Award winner.
WEMBY OFF THE GLASS TO HIMSELF 👽 He’s got 24 PTS and 3 BLK at the break… @spurs seeking 4 straight wins on NBA League Pass! https://t.co/WsFqi1q2wQ
— NBA (@NBA) November 1, 2026
Wembanyama could have just passed the ball to any of his four teammates, who all stretched the floor by stationing themselves behind the arc, but he decided to take it upon himself to get the Spurs a bucket on that possession.
It wasn’t the first time Wembanyama had everyone gasping over a play he made, and it certainly won’t be the last.
Standing 7-foot-4 with length that goes for days and uncanny mobility for a player his size, Wembanyama is a highlight waiting to happen, and he clearly didn’t disappoint fans with that self-alley-oop.
Steven Stamkos had a telling response to Nikita Kucherov’s trade request
Even Nashville Predators star and former Tampa Bay Lightning franchise player Steven Stamkos is surprised by the recent developments between the Bolts and ex-teammate Nikita Kucherov.
Reports surfaced Friday that Kucherov officially asked the Lightning for a trade, a move that left many stunned. Kucherov has played his entire career so far in a Tampa Bay uniform and is the reigning NHL Most Valuable Player.
Asked for his thoughts on Kucherov’s trade request, Stamkos admitted that he was taken aback by the news.
“You don’t expect to see something like that,” Stamkos said after the Predators’ 5-4 shootout win over the Lightning on Saturday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., via Eric Stephens of The Athletic.
”Obviously, I have a world of respect for Kuch. Everyone knows what I think of him as a player and as a person. And getting a chance to play with him for so long, huge part of my success. I still keep in touch with him. It is what it is at this point. He still looked pretty good out there tonight.”
Stamkos and Kucherov played 12 seasons together with the Lightning, helping the franchise win two Stanley Cup titles along the way.
The 33-year-old Kucherov is playing on an expiring contract, which is perhaps a major reason behind his desire to get moved.
Despite the drama, Kucherov is leaving zero doubt about his focus on helping the Lightning on the ice. Against the Preds, the two-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner recorded a total of three assists.
Indiana, Minnesota combine for outrageous feat the Big Ten hasn’t seen since 1899
Kickers stole the show in Saturday’s game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the No. 4-ranked Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind.
For the second week in a row, Indiana came away with an overtime victory, as the Hoosiers leaned on kicker Paddy McAteer to force overtime against Minnesota before securing a 23-16 win.
With two seconds left in regulation and the Hoosiers trailing by three points, McAteer made a game-tying field goal from 60 yards away.
Here is a look at that long field goal.
6️⃣0️⃣-yard go-ahead FG 🙌 Luke Drzewiecki just did that to give @GopherFootball the late lead at No. 4 Indiana. Watch on CBS https://t.co/zZRnPMCVIm
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) October 31, 2026
But before that, it was Minnesota kicker Luke Drzewiecki, who showed off his power and accuracy with a field goal from 60 yards away to get the Golden Gophers, 16-13, with 19 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.
Minnesota K Luke Drzewiecki just drilled a 60-yard FG to take the lead over Indiana. Holy smokes. https://t.co/64T9qi2YFH
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 31, 2026
According to ESPN Insights, the kicking displays from Drzewiecki and McAteer gave the Big Ten its first-ever season “to feature multiple 60-yard FG since 1899.”
For those 60-yarders to happen in the same game and in consecutive drives makes the feat sound even more incredible.
McAteer’s field goal didn’t go for naught, with quarterback Grant Wilson, who replaced struggling starter Josh Hoover at halftime, finding wide receiver Charlie Becker for a game-winning touchdown in overtime.
Indiana improves to 8-1 overall and 5-1 against Big Ten opponents with the win over the Golden Gophers, who suffered their second loss in three games and slide down to 5-3 overall (3-2 in Big Ten play).
Luke Fickell sums up Wisconsin’s embarrassing loss to Iowa with a blunt quote
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell stated the obvious about his team’s 30-0 beatdown at the hands of the Iowa Hawkeyes.
The Badgers were dominated by the Hawkeyes in a matchup on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, as the home team gave Fickell’s squad a 30-0 thumping.
Fickell summed it all up with a postgame quote.
“Well, that was an old-fashioned ass-whipping,” Fickell said, via Pat Harty of HawkFanatic.com. “It doesn’t feel good. It doesn’t feel good at all.”
Iowa has one of the best defenses in the nation, but it was clearly disappointing for Fickell to see his team end up a game without scoring any points. The Badgers moved the ball for just 235 total yards and committed three turnovers, while also going only 4/13 on third downs. Wisconsin had nine first downs to 20 by Iowa, which got 222 passing yards and two touchdowns with zero interceptions on 20/24 pass completions from quarterback Hank Brown.
The Badgers, on the other hand, saw starter Colton Joseph go for just 5/14 for 90 passing yards before getting pulled from the game for Ryan Hopkins. The freshman Hopkins wasn’t great either, passing for 93 yards with an interception on 8/13 passing.
Wisconsin, which was ranked at one point in the 2026 season, drops to 5-3 overall and 3-2 in Big Ten play.
Report reveals Jets’ stance on trading Garrett Wilson
Trade rumors continue to surround New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson, but interested teams should not build up much hope of acquiring him.
There is “no way” the Jets will trade Wilson before the Nov. 10 trade deadline, one league source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. While it is possible the team is bluffing, ownership loves Wilson, and he just signed a four-year contract extension a little over a year ago.
Speculation about Wilson’s future has increased lately, in part thanks to the wide receiver’s sideline outbursts. Wilson has adamantly said he wants to stay with the Jets and is not sweating the rumors.
Wilson is one of the best young wide receivers in the NFL, though there has been frustration in New York about whether the team is getting him the ball enough. He has 37 catches for 444 yards on the season with three touchdowns.
The Jets currently sit at 2-5, but they do already have two first-round picks awaiting them next April.
