James Franklin fired; CFB's revolving Top 25; Jets are a dumpster fire

Penn State finally did it and fired James Franklin. The move feels overdue at this point and Franklin finishes 15-30 against top 25 teams. Speaking of, it doesn't feel like the college football top 25 has bounced around as much as it has this season, but we're absolutely here for it. This weekend, four ranked teams fell to unranked teams in what's become a trend this season. To the NFL, the Jets remain astonishingly bad after an all-time terrible offensive output in London and Drake Maye continues to be an absolute weapon at QB. To bring it home, the Brewers make their return to the NLCS and in the WNBA, the Aces make light work of the Mercury to continue their run of championship dominance.

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Austin Krueger
October 13, 2025

15 WEEKEND HEADLINES. 15 BOTTOM LINE THOUGHTS. 15 WORDS OR LESS.

Top Story

Penn State fires Jame Franklin after disastrous start to the season, including more struggles against top teams and consecutive losses to unranked teams; $50 mil buyout becomes second largest in CFB history

1) About time! Franklin rebuilt the program but never beat good teams or won big games.

NFL

Jets lay an all-time turd on offense with -10 net passing yards; lose 13-11 to Broncos in London and continue to sprint towards the first overall pick.

2) Jets fans are right about this being the worst Jets ever. Glenn shouldn’t see November.

Drake Maye continues dominant play en route to the Patriots third straight win, defeating the Saints 25-19

3) There’s no MVP conversation without Drake Maye in it. That’d be negligence.

Baker Mayfield continues his own MVP season in Bucs 30-19 win over 49ers without Evans, Egbuka, Godwin, or Irving; Niners lose another star after Fred Warner departed with dislocated ankle.

4) The Browns had the guy! They blew it! Mayfield is true grit and balling out.

Chiefs continue to trend up after taking out the Lions 30-17 on primetime; Mahomes contributes four touchdowns and has the offense producing like past years again.

5) Never bet against Mahomes and Reid. Now Rice is returning. They’re only getting better.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba sets Seahawks receiving record in 20-12 win over ascending Jaguars; JSN leads all receivers in 20+ yard catches and is top five in both catches and yards

6) Something tells me the #11 will never be worn again in Seattle. That is all.

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NCAA

Indiana puffs its chest atop of the Big Ten after taking down #3 Oregon 30-20 to keep undefeated season going; win ends a 58 year winless drought against top five teams

7) Anyone not taking Cignetti and Co. seriously needs to reevaluate this Hoosier team.

John Mateer throws three interceptions and Texas rebounds after falling unranked to pull the upset of the week in the Red River Showdown over #6 Oklahoma, winning 23-6

8) This win was entirely on that elite Texas defense. Arch had nice rhythm all game.

#4 Ole Miss remains undefeated after narrowly escaping unranked Washington State 24-21; Both quarterbacks deliver efficient performances to keep things close

9) WSU came in as a 33-point underdog and played clean, gritty football.

Unranked USC handles #15 Michigan 31-13; Trojans rebound from a loss to land a top 25 spot going into next weekend.

10) Become very familiar with the name Makai Lemon if you’re not already. That’s a pro.

Undefeated #15 BYU barely gets by Arizona, winning 33-27 to remain perfect; true freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier leads Cougars back from down 10 to win

11) All-time QB name and the play matches. What an effort getting to OT and winning!

Colorado takes out #22 Iowa State 24-17 to notch first Big 12 win of the season after sluggish start

12) The Buffaloes looked like an offense with an identity. 36 carries. Just pounding the leather.

Penn State loses their second straight and loses Drew Allar for the season in 22-21 shocking loss to Northwestern; Nittany Lions drop two straight to unranked teams

13) This is one of the more shocking single season collapses in recent college football history.

MLB

Milwaukee Brewers win first ever playoff series against the Cubs to advance to the NLCS; Brewers defeat Cubs 3-1 in game five to face the Dodgers with home field advantage.

14) The team of destiny carries on! Uecker magic is still very strong with The Crew.

WNBA

Los Vegas Aces make light work of Phoenix Mercury to sweep the WNBA Finals; Aces win their third title in four years to keep their dynasty moving along

15) Becky Hammon is an incredible coach and A’ja Wilson is in a league of her own

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