deskgameAfter Kansas State won it in 2023, a life-sized Pop-Tarts mascot was lowered into a massive toaster. Then, a giant edible Pop-Tart slid out and the Wildcats celebrated the victory with a sweet treat. Words don’t do it justice, so here’s what you may have missed:
deskgameNotre Dame has been injury-plagued this season and took a few more hits in the Sugar Bowl when RB Jeremiyah Love, DL Howard Cross III and S Xavier Watts got banged up. All three are seemingly tracking to play Thursday night, but the Irish already have lost DL Rylie Mills and TE Cooper Flanagan to season-ending injuries in the CFP.
deskgameWashington recently acquired CB Marshon Lattimore in a trade, hoping to boost the porous pass defense. Lattimore (hamstring) has yet to suit up for the Commanders, so monitor his status. With this game coming on a short week, it seems unlikely that Lattimore will play.
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deskgameIf you want to bet the NBA, I’d look at the Celtics (-720) at home against the Pacers, or the Knicks (-275) on the road against the Magic. I don’t love the Knicks as much in this spot because they’re facing a better team, and they’re on the road.
