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If the Horned Frogs win their matchup against Iowa State (5-4, 2-4) on Saturday, then the game against BYU will have massive Big 12 title implications.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
The matchup airs on SEC Network+.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Josh Allen and the Bills outduel the Chiefs In a matchup of two of the game’s brightest stars, Bills quarterback Josh Allen bested Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs in the weekend’s highest-profile game, winning 28-21.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Entering Monday’s matchup against the Clippers, the Heat has been outscored by 10 points per 100 possessions with Ware on the court this season, which is the worst individual net rating among Miami’s rotation players this season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
The matchup airs on SEC Network+.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Josh Allen and the Bills outduel the Chiefs In a matchup of two of the game’s brightest stars, Bills quarterback Josh Allen bested Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs in the weekend’s highest-profile game, winning 28-21.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Entering Monday’s matchup against the Clippers, the Heat has been outscored by 10 points per 100 possessions with Ware on the court this season, which is the worst individual net rating among Miami’s rotation players this season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchup. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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