Weekend in Review: SPORTS
NFL - NCAA FOOTBALL - NBA - NHL - NASCAR
November 2, 2026
NFL
The NFL had another busy Sunday, with several close finishes, overtime games, and a few convincing victories as teams continue their push through the regular season.
The Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 28-24 in a big AFC West matchup. Denver came away with an
important division victory, while Kansas City missed an
opportunity to pick up ground in the division race.
The Buffalo Bills delivered one of the most impressive
performances of the afternoon, defeating the Baltimore Ravens36-10 at home. Buffalo controlled the game and kept Baltimore's offense from finding much
rhythm. The Cincinnati Bengals outlasted the Tennessee Titans 43-36 in an overtime shootout. Both offenses found plenty of success, but Cincinnati made the
plays necessary to come away with the victory. The Dallas Cowboys pulled out a dramatic 33-30 overtime victory against the Arizona Cardinals. Dallas survived a back-and-forth game and found a way to get the win in overtime.
The Jacksonville Jaguars dominated the Indianapolis Colts 42-7. Jacksonville controlled the game from start to finish and handed Indianapolis one of its
toughest losses of the season.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers shut out the Atlanta Falcons 16-0, putting together a strong defensive performance to secure the division victory.
Other notable results from Sunday:
Los Angeles Rams defeated Los Angeles Chargers 24-9.
Pittsburgh Steelers defeated Cleveland Browns 27-6.
Detroit Lions defeated Minnesota Vikings 19-15.
Las Vegas Raiders defeated New York Jets 38-33.
New England Patriots defeated Miami Dolphins 24-19.
The Green Bay Packers also defeated the Carolina Panthers 27-19 on Thursday night.
The Sunday night game also produced a big result in the NFC East, as the Washington
Commanders defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10. Washington shut out Philadelphia over the final three quarters, handing the Eagles their
sixth consecutive loss.
NCAA FOOTBALL
The college football weekend delivered several major upsets and plenty of movement in the
national rankings. Miami survived a close road test, Ohio State suffered a major upset, and
several undefeated teams continued to strengthen their playoff chances.
Game of the Week
USC 30 — Ohio State 18
Southern California delivered one of the biggest surprises of the season, taking down
previously No. 2 Ohio State 30-18.
The Trojans controlled the game and came away with an important victory over one of the
country's top programs. Ohio State struggled offensively, particularly without injured
quarterback Julian Sayin, and managed very little until late in the game.
The loss dropped Ohio State nine spots in the latest AP Poll, all the way to No. 11.
USC, meanwhile, moved into the Top 20 at No. 18.
It was a huge result for the Trojans and another reminder of how unpredictable this college
football season has become.
Other Notable Games
Miami 38 — North Carolina 35: The Hurricanes survived a tough road test, scoring
enough late to remain undefeated and hold on to the No. 1 ranking.
Georgia 27 — Florida 8: Georgia took care of business in the rivalry game, moving up to No. 2 in the country.
Utah 49 — Cincinnati 25: Utah continued its undefeated season with an impressive road
victory.
Notre Dame 35 — Navy 13: The Fighting Irish controlled the game and improved to 7-1.
Indiana 23 — Minnesota 16 (OT): Indiana pulled out an overtime victory and improved to 8-1.
UCLA 27 — Nevada 0: The Bruins recorded a shutout and remained undefeated at 8-0.
Texas 31 — Mississippi State 3: Texas dominated at home and continued its climb in the
rankings.
Ole Miss 45 — Auburn 15: The Rebels put together a convincing offensive performance.
Texas Tech 34 — Arizona 26: Texas Tech added another important conference victory.
Iowa State 51 — Oklahoma State 49: Iowa State won a wild shootout with a
last-second field goal.
Iowa 30 — Wisconsin 0: Iowa shut out Wisconsin in an impressive defensive performance.
Other notable results included Missouri defeating Arkansas 34-10, Syracuse taking down SMU 30-27, and Oregon defeating Northwestern 34-26.
Who's #1 in the AP Top 25 This Week?
AP Poll released November 1, 2026
Miami (8-0): Remains No. 1 after beating North Carolina.
Georgia (7-1): Moves up after defeating Florida.
Utah (8-0): Climbs to No. 3 after beating Cincinnati.
Notre Dame (7-1): Moves up following its win over Navy.
UCLA (8-0): Continues its undefeated season.
Indiana (8-1): Moves up after beating Minnesota.
BYU (7-1): Moves up following its win over Arizona State.
Kentucky (7-1): Moves into the Top 10.
Alabama (6-2): Moves up one position.
Texas (6-2): Rounds out the Top 10.
Ohio State falls to No. 11 after its loss to USC, while Ole Miss sits at No. 12 and Texas Tech is
No. 13.
New Mexico also made history by entering the AP Top 25 for the first time in program history, landing at No. 22. USC, Iowa, and South Carolina also moved into the rankings.
Upsets of the Weekend
USC defeats No. 2 Ohio State, 30-18. The Trojans delivered the biggest upset of the weekend and knocked the Buckeyes
out of the Top 10.
Iowa defeats No. 25 Wisconsin, 30-0. Iowa dominated defensively and recorded an impressive shutout.
Syracuse defeats No. 17 SMU, 30-27. Syracuse pulled out a close victory over a ranked opponent.
Iowa State defeats No. 24 Oklahoma State, 51-49.
A last-second field goal secured one of the wildest finishes of the weekend.
South Carolina defeats Oklahoma, 42-25. The Gamecocks put together a strong road performance.
The next weekend brings another major matchup, as undefeated Utah hosts No. 7 BYU in a
game that could have major implications for the Big 12 and the College Football Playoff race.
MLB
WORLD SERIES — BREWERS WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP!
The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in
five games, winning the series 4-1 and securing the first championship in franchise history.
Milwaukee opened the series with two dramatic victories at home, including a comeback win
in Game 2 after falling behind by four runs.
The Brewers then took Game 3 by a score of 10-1 to move within one win of the championship. Tampa Bay managed to extend the series with a 4-3 victory in Game 4, but Milwaukee closed things out the following night.
World Series Results
Game | Result |
Game 1 | Milwaukee 3-2 |
Game 2 | Milwaukee 5-4 |
Game 3 | Milwaukee 10-1 |
Game 4 | Tampa Bay 4-3 |
Game 5 | Milwaukee 4-1 |
Final Series: Milwaukee wins 4-1.
The Brewers finished an incredible postseason run, overcoming difficult situations throughout October and delivering when it mattered most.
Milwaukee can now celebrate its first World Series championship, while Tampa Bay comes up just short after a strong postseason run.
NASCAR
WILLIAM BYRON WINS AT MARTINSVILLE
William Byron took the checkered flag at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday, winning the
Xfinity 500 and picking up an important victory in the NASCAR Cup Series championship race.
Byron started eighth and put together an outstanding afternoon, leading 362 of the 500 laps. He held off teammate Chase Elliott, who finished second, while Ty Gibbs rounded out the top three.
The victory came by 2.049 seconds and marked another major accomplishment for Byron and Hendrick Motorsports.
Top Five Finishers
William Byron
Chase Elliott
Ty Gibbs
Josh Berry
Shane van Gisbergen
Denny Hamlin, who started on the pole, finished sixth, while Kyle Larson came home ninth.
The race featured 11 lead changes among six different drivers and six caution periods.
With just one race remaining in the championship Chase, the Martinsville results set up an
important final weekend. The drivers still in contention will now head into the season finale
with the championship on the line.
BASKETBALL
NBA
The NBA season continues to take shape, and Sunday featured several interesting matchups as teams work to establish themselves early in the standings.
The Boston Celtics picked up a 108-97 road victory over the Orlando Magic. Boston controlled much of the game and finished
with a comfortable double-digit win.
The Brooklyn Nets also picked up their first victory of the season, defeating the Indiana
Pacers 98-90. Brooklyn put together a strong performance to get into the win column.
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 124-112, while the Los Angeles Lakers took care of the Toronto Raptors 116-101.
Sunday's Results
Boston Celtics defeated Orlando Magic 108-97.
Brooklyn Nets defeated Indiana Pacers 98-90.
Golden State Warriors defeated Los Angeles Clippers 124-112.
Los Angeles Lakers defeated Toronto Raptors 116-101.
The Lakers and Warriors both finished the evening with important victories, while Brooklyn
finally got its first win of the young season.
NBA Players to Watch
The season is still in its early stages, but several young stars and established veterans are
already beginning to make their mark.
Victor Wembanyama continues to be one of the league's most exciting players, while teams
such as Boston, Golden State, and Los Angeles are looking to build early momentum.
There is still plenty of basketball ahead, but the opening weeks are already giving fans an
idea of which teams could emerge as serious contenders.
NBA Games to Watch
The upcoming schedule features several important matchups as teams continue working
through the opening weeks of the season.
Monday's schedule includes:
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Chicago Bulls @ Philadelphia 76ers
Detroit Pistons @ Charlotte Hornets
Milwaukee Bucks @ Minnesota Timberwolves
Boston Celtics @ Houston Rockets
Portland Trail Blazers @ Denver Nuggets
NHL
NHL SEASON — SUNDAY'S RESULTS
The NHL had a busy Sunday with several impressive performances, including a dominant
shutout victory by Carolina and a major comeback by Anaheim.
The Carolina Hurricanes delivered the biggest blowout of the day, defeating the Winnipeg
Jets 7-0 at home. Carolina controlled the game from beginning to end, scoring throughout the
contest and keeping Winnipeg off the scoreboard.
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Washington Capitals 5-1. Minnesota put together a strong offensive performance and came away with a convincing
road victory.
The Philadelphia Flyers took down the Utah Mammoth 6-3. Philadelphia found its offense and pulled away to secure the home win.
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the New York Rangers 4-1 at Madison Square Garden. Edmonton continued its strong play with an impressive road
performance.
The Anaheim Ducks had one of the most exciting finishes of the night, overcoming a three-goal deficit to defeat the Ottawa Senators 6-3.
Sunday's NHL Results
Carolina Hurricanes defeated Winnipeg Jets 7-0.
Minnesota Wild defeated Washington Capitals 5-1.
Philadelphia Flyers defeated Utah Mammoth 6-3.
Edmonton Oilers defeated New York Rangers 4-1.
Anaheim Ducks defeated Ottawa Senators 6-3.
Game of the Night
Anaheim Ducks 6 — Ottawa Senators 3
The Anaheim Ducks put together an incredible comeback Sunday night, overcoming an early 3-0 deficit to defeat Ottawa 6-3.
Ottawa scored three times in the first period and appeared to be in control, but Anaheim
completely changed the momentum in the second.
Cutter Gauthier led the comeback with a hat trick, including two important goals on the powerplay early in the third period. Judd Caulfield added two goals, while rookie Roger McQueen
also found the back of the net.
The Ducks scored six unanswered goals to complete the comeback and secure an impressivehome victory.
It was a much-needed win for Anaheim, which had been struggling coming into the matchup.
NHL Players to Watch
Cutter Gauthier deserves plenty of attention after Sunday's three-goal performance. His ability to take over the game helped Anaheim complete one of the
biggest comebacks of the weekend.
The Edmonton Oilers also continue to be a team to watch as the season develops, while
Carolina is showing why it remains one of the league's toughest teams to play against.
The NHL season is still young, but the early results are beginning to show which teams are
building momentum.
NCAA MEN
The men's college basketball season is approaching, with programs around the country
preparing for the opening week of games.
Several major programs will be looking to establish themselves early, including the defending national contenders and teams bringing back experienced rosters.
The first few weeks of the season should provide plenty of exciting matchups as teams begin building their résumés for the NCAA Tournament.
NCAA WOMEN
The women's college basketball season is also getting underway, with teams preparing for another competitive year.
Fans will be watching the top-ranked programs and returning stars as the early-season schedule begins. Several traditional powers will once again be looking to establish themselves as national championship contenders.
The road to the NCAA Women's Tournament is just beginning, and the opening weeks shouldprovide an early look at which teams could separate themselves from the competition.
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