A desperate Dodgers team is fighting to get into the win column this week, trailing the Brewers 2-0 as they head home. It is now or never for the back-to-back champs.
Dodgers and College Gridiron Drama
The Dodgers sure do not look like the Dodgers of old; they seem more like just old Dodgers. But at home, desperate, and with a pitching advantage, they could grab a win and get this series to 2-1. Shifting gears to college football, Saturday brings a fun battle between the last two national champions. Ohio State is looking to get their points against Indiana. Indiana is at home and has not lost a game since a week before Christmas 2024, but their defense looks vulnerable. They gave up nearly 300 yards passing to Northwestern and almost 400 total yards last week against Nebraska. Ohio State star receiver Jeremiah Smith should have another huge day against that kind of vulnerability. Elsewhere, it will be an electric atmosphere in Provo, Utah, as BYU gets a rare visit from Notre Dame. The crowd can only carry you so far, though. Without running back LJ Martin, BYU and its limited weapons will struggle to find much success offensively against Notre Dame’s unforgiving defense.
NFL’s Early Season Clashes
The Jaguars were sloppy last week, even with their victory in London over the Eagles. We are expecting a much more efficient performance this week, with a serious emphasis on eliminating penalties. The Jaguars have been in London all week preparing, while the Texans will head there following a road win against the Titans. Talk about a big situational and travel edge for the Jags. They can all but finish the playoff hopes of the Texans with a win here. Remember when these teams met a year ago? It was a wild 40-40 tie. Speaking of offensive fireworks, the Cowboys are still just as lethal on offense as they were a year ago and might somehow be worse defensively this season. It is hard to go wrong betting the Over in Cowboys games, considering that defensive unit.
This week is stacked with high stakes across the board. From the Dodgers fighting for their season to the Jaguars’ chance to put a dent in a division rival’s playoff hopes, there is plenty to keep us glued to the action.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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