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2020 NFL pass-rushing, run-stopping, blocking leaderboard: Win rate rankings

ESPN Analytics created revolutionary new metrics to measure performance in both the run and pass game. Here are the leaders for the 2020 season.

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NCAAF

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Which team is most likely to recover from damaging Week 6 loss?

The Allstate Playoff Predictor -- like all of college football -- underwent a shake-up after some surprising Week 6 results.

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NCAAF

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Which top-5 team can least afford a loss this coming week?

Here's what the Allstate Playoff Predictor has to say about the CFP chase after the first four weeks of action.

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NCAAF

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Who has the best chance to make the 2021 College Football Playoff?

Here's what the Allstate Playoff Predictor has to say about the CFP chase after the first three weeks of action.

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NFL

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Which NFL teams are most, least analytics-advanced? We surveyed 26 team staffers

Which NFL team buys in to analytics the most? Which teams remain skeptical? We surveyed 26 team staffers from around the league for the inside word.

70dSeth Walder

Cowboys

NFL

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Why did the Cowboys go for 2 down 9 points? It's all about knowing the future

Dallas coach Mike McCarthy's decision to go for an early 2-point conversion -- even after it failed -- helped his team win the game.

72dBrian Burke

NCAAF

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Who has the best chance to make the 2021 College Football Playoff?

Here's what the Allstate Playoff Predictor has to say about the CFP chase after the first three weeks of action.

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NFL

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Introducing new NFL run-blocking and run-stopping stats: How our metrics work

We created better metrics to measure run-blocking and run-defending. Here's how our model works, and what these stats can do.

86dBrian Burke

Texans

NFL

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J.J. Watt: Taking a knee isn't about the flag

In a response to a person tweeting that he was "pretty sure" J.J. Watt would not be taking a knee during the national anthem, the Texans defensive end made it clear that taking a knee is not about the American flag.

173dSarah Barshop

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Memphis to play Mississippi State in 2028, 2029

The Memphis Tigers will host Mississippi State in 2028 and visit the Bulldogs in 2029 in a new home-and-home series.

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Former MSU head Simon has charges dismissed

A judge dismissed criminal charges Wednesday against former Michigan State president Lou Anna Simon, stemming from the Larry Nassar sexual assault scandal.

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Kansas

NCAAM

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BPI: Kansas is a bigger favorite to win it all than you might think

It's supposed to be a wide-open year in college basketball. But BPI says the No. 1 Jayhawks are a clear team to beat nationally.

274dSeth Walder

Syracuse

NCAAM

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Here are the analytics Jim Boeheim cited in postgame rant (we think)

Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim went on a rant against KenPom on Wednesday that you may have found indecipherable. This is what he probably meant.

287dSeth Walder

Duke

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Why No. 3 Duke -- fresh off a loss to Clemson -- is still underrated

Your memory might tell you Zion Williamson's Blue Devils were better, but this year's Duke group is improved in several key metrics.

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Memphis

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Why Memphis could land on the bubble

Penny Hardaway's program is 12-2 but no lock for the NCAA tournament after losing top recruit James Wiseman and with a schedule that's getting tougher.

329dPaul Sabin

NFL

Projected 2020 NFL draft order: Bengals lock up the No. 1 pick

The one-win Bengals have locked up the top pick in next year's draft. Here's what the 1-32 projection looks like now.

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NFL

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Best and worst NFL QBs of Week 15: Take a ride on the Rivers/Winston roller coaster

Does Philip Rivers' up-and-down season mean he's close to the end of his career? Is Jameis Winston playing his way to a new contract? Let's hand out Week 15 QB awards.

352dKevin Seifert

Titans

NFL

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Is Ryan Tannehill's breakout for real? Why advanced stats love him and what's next

The veteran signal-caller has been incredible with the Titans. Are the numbers buying it? And what should Tennessee do in the offseason?

356dSeth Walder

NFL

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Best, worst NFL QBs of Week 14: Time to get Rodgers some help, optimism for Lock

Is Aaron Rodgers to blame for Sunday's lackluster passing performance? Is Drew Lock the real deal? Let's hand out Week 14 QB awards.

359dKevin Seifert