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a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream
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The ’Huskers lead the all-time series 14-6-1 and won last year’s matchup, 20-7.
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Tom Layberger, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
The Patrick Mahomes–Joe Burrow rivalry has been a godsend for fans and advertisers alike, as their fifth head-to-head matchup served up record ratings for CBS.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Sep. 2024
Kansas City Chiefs 26, Cincinnati Bengals 25: This was the fifth consecutive Chiefs-Bengals matchup featuring Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow – including two AFC championship games – that was decided by three points or less.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024
State of play: The Eagles and Falcons matchup is somewhat lopsided.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
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Tom Layberger, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
The Patrick Mahomes–Joe Burrow rivalry has been a godsend for fans and advertisers alike, as their fifth head-to-head matchup served up record ratings for CBS.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Sep. 2024
Kansas City Chiefs 26, Cincinnati Bengals 25: This was the fifth consecutive Chiefs-Bengals matchup featuring Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow – including two AFC championship games – that was decided by three points or less.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024
State of play: The Eagles and Falcons matchup is somewhat lopsided.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchup. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.
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