They could’ve avoided all this drama. Could’ve hired Lane Kiffin last year, and been a year ahead of the rebuild. 

Maybe even where Ole Miss is right now. 

If what should have been done last year at Florida was done immediately — Billy Napier fired, Kiffin hired — none of the crazy suffocating college football is playing out day after day.

The beauty of the College Football Playoff demolition derby is in full bloom, and the Heisman Trophy race — can you remember one with less juice? — would be at front of mind. 

Instead of where Kiffin, who has never won a Power conference championship, will coach in 2026 and be paid at the top of his profession.

Instead of Florida and LSU throwing around Monopoly money, desperately trying to recapture the magic of lost glory.

Instead of Florida, for the second time in four years, kicking a field goal in the second half of a blowout loss to extend its NCAA-record streak of avoiding a shutout. It was Tennessee last night, and Oregon State in Napier’s first season, and the record is now at 472 and counting.

But that Florida had to do it twice within the four-year Napier framework tells you all you need to know about the spectacular fail of a hire. 

Yet Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin doubled down last season after the Gators got hot and beat, ironically, LSU and Ole Miss. He ignored the obvious signs of ineptitude — too many to even explain now after the fact — and threw more good money after bad. 

If Stricklin makes the tough decision last fall, 2024 would’ve been the second-half collapse with an interim coach, and 2025 would’ve been Year 1 under Kiffin.

Think about the talented Florida roster with a coaching staff that includes Kiffin, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Charlie Weis Jr. (who Napier tried to hire after the 2023 season), and former Florida coach Will Muschamp as defensive coordinator (he was interested in the DC job this season). 

It’s not a stretch to think Florida could be the team in the CFP hunt, not Ole Miss. Florida could be the team, organically built through high school recruiting and supplementing from the portal (the one thing Napier crushed), as the team no one wants to play in December.

Instead Florida sustained its first home loss to Tennessee since 2003, and worst loss to Tennessee since Steve Spurrier’s first season at Florida in 1990. And we’ll go through the next seven days — Rivalry Week, no less — debating what Kiffin will do and how it will impact three programs.

Ohio State vs. Michigan. Texas vs. Texas A&M. Georgia vs. Georgia Tech. Alabama vs. Auburn. Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt.

Significant games, with significant CFP impact. All overshadowed by the Kiffin decision.

If only what should’ve been done eventually was done immediately.

Matt Hayes is the senior national college football writer for USA TODAY Sports Network. Follow him on X at @MattHayesCFB.

Georgia Tech entered its Week 13 matchup against Pittsburgh with a straightforward goal: Beat the Panthers and you’re in the ACC championship game.

The Yellow Jackets left the game not with a guaranteed conference title game berth, but with regrets about what could have been.

Pitt’s Ja’Kyrian Turner rushed for 201 yards and a touchdown and Georgia Tech’s Haynes King threw a pair of interceptions — including a backbreaking 100-yard pick-6 that caused a 14-point swing in the third quarter — as the Yellow Jackets fell 42-28 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta.

The loss was Georgia Tech’s second in its past three games after an 8-0 start that had vaulted it into the top 10 of the major national polls. More consequentially, though, the setback knocked the Yellow Jackets from the ranks of ACC teams with only one loss in conference play, a crowded group that now includes Virginia, SMU and Pitt, the last of which now owns a critical head-to-head tiebreaker against Georgia Tech. Without a chance at a conference championship, coach Brent Key’s team will have a meager chance at an at-large berth to the 12-team College Football Playoff field.

What does the loss to the Panthers mean for the Yellow Jackets’ short-term outlook? Here’s a look at where Georgia Tech may fall in the US LBM Coaches Poll:

Georgia Tech rankings: Where will Yellow Jackets drop after Pitt loss?

Even before Saturday’s loss to Pitt, there were signs that Georgia Tech wasn’t being valued as much by voters in the major national polls as other teams with similar records.

With a 9-1 record, the Yellow Jackets were No. 12 in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll, making them the lowest-ranked Power Four team with one loss or fewer.

At least some of that had to do with Georgia Tech’s propensity for close games, even against subpar competition. Four of the Yellow Jackets’ nine wins had come by one score, a run that included a 27-20 win against a 3-7 Colorado team, a 24-21 victory against 6-5 Clemson and a 36-34 win last Saturday against 1-10 Boston College. What appeared to be good wins in the moment haven’t held up well over time, either. Wake Forest, at 8-3, has the most wins of any FBS team they’ve defeated this season.

Georgia Tech’s lone loss before Week 13 wasn’t easy to shake off, either, as it came against a North Carolina State team that had been 1-3 in ACC play entering the matchup.

It wasn’t just human voters that were skeptical of the Yellow Jackets, either. Georgia Tech entered this weekend at No. 36 of 136 FBS teams in ESPN’s SP+ rankings, with the No. 17 strength of record and No. 88 strength of schedule.

Key’s squad has gotten some help this week, which may mitigate the impact of the Pitt loss a bit. Three of the teams behind it in the Coaches Poll — No. 16 USC, No. 21 Missouri and No. 24 Houston — lost this week.

The Yellow Jackets are a tough-minded team that has consistently found ways to win, but it may see a sizable drop in the polls, especially since voters will likely try to contort their rankings so that an unranked Pitt team is ahead of them.

Final ranking prediction: No. 21

Gotham FC completed an unlikely underdog postseason run by winning the NWSL championship, 1-0, on Saturday, Nov. 22, in front of a sellout crowd of 18,000 at PayPal Park in San Jose, California.

The No. 8 seed Gotham FC beat the Washington Spirit for their second title in the past three years. They are the lowest seed to win an NWSL championship.

Rose Lavelle scored the only goal of the game in the 80th minute off an assist from Bruninha, for the latest opening goal in league championship history.

‘This is such special group,’ said Lavelle, who was named MVP of the championship match. ‘It was such a tough season, this is a great way to top it off.’

Gotham outshot Washington, 12-7, and had three shots on goals compared to zero for the Spirit. Gotham captain Mandy Freeman called the result ‘icing on the cake for the season.’

Gotham beat No. 1 seed Kansas City in the quarterfinals, No. 4 Orlando in the semifinals and No. 2 Washington in the championship.

The Spirit lost in the final for the second straight season. Washington fell 1-0 to the Orlando Pride to end the 2024 season.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 NWSL championship:

FT: Gotham 1, Washington 0

Gotham FC completes the upset and a remarkable run through the NWSL playoffs as the No. 8 seed by taking out the Washington Spirit 1-0 in front of a sellout crowd of 18,000 at PayPal Park in San Jose, California. It’s their second title in the past three years. Rose Lavelle scored the only goal of the game in the 80th minute off a beautiful feed from Bruninha, for the latest opening goal in league championship history.

Washington was unable to mount an offense in the 90 minutes plus 5 minutes of stoppage time, as Gotham’s defense choked off passing lanes and took yellow cards in an effort to be more aggressive. The last minute of the match was marred when Trinity Rodman went down with an injury, but she made it back to her feet and walked gingerly to the bench.

Gotham strikes first

Rose Lavelle put Gotham FC on the board with a beautiful goal in the 80′, getting the ball past defender Hal Hershfelt, who minutes earlier had left the pitch with a leg injury. Washington is minutes away from a second straight defeat in the NWSL championship.

Trinity Rodman makes first appearance

Still making her way back from an MCL injury, Rodman entered the game in the 57th minute to big applause from the crowd at PayPal Park, replacing Sofia Cantore. The Spirit are hoping her presence is an offensive spark, as their chances so far in the second half have been few and far between.

HT: Gotham FC 0, Washington 0

The action is getting feisty on the pitch with multiple takedowns, but the officials have mostly kept the cards in their pockets, aside from the final minute when Lily Reale received a yellow card. Things heated up at 38′ when Midge Purce and Kate Weisner went for the ball near the right side, but Hal Hershfelt came knifing through out of nowhere, sending Purce through the air and onto her back.

There is still only one shot on goal, and Gotham controlled the action in the last five minutes of the half and three minutes of stoppage time, but came away with no chances of breaking through for the first goal of the championship.

Championship nerves quickly go away

In the first 20 minutes, both squads are forcing the issue, getting multiple chances at the goal, but are also cautious, putting pressure on whoever has control of the ball. Both teams have three shots, with only one on goal, and Gotham has a slight edge in possession.

Starting lineups

Gotham XI: Ann-Katrin Berger, Lily Reale, Jess Carter, Emily Sonnett, Mandy Freeman, Rose Lavelle, Jaelin Howell, Sarah Schupansky, Jaedyn Shaw, Esther Gonzalez, Midge Purce

Washington XI: Aubrey Kingsbury, Kate Weisner, Tara McKeown, Rebeca Bernal, Esme Morgan, Rosemonde Kouassi, Croix Bethune, Hal Hershfelt, Leicy Santos, Sofia Cantore, Gift Monday

What time is Washington Spirit vs. Gotham FC?

The No. 2 Washington Spirit and the No. 8 seed Gotham FC will face off in the 2025 NWSL championship at 8 p.m. ET Saturday, Nov. 22 (CBS, Paramount+) at PayPal Park in San Jose, California.

Washington Spirit vs. Gotham FC: Time, streaming for NWSL semifinals

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
• Time: 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT)
• Location: PayPal Park (San Jose, California)
• TV: CBS
• Stream: Fubo, Paramount+

NWSL playoff bracket

Quarterfinals

• No. 8 Gotham FC 2, No. 1 Kansas City Current 1 (extra time)
• No. 4 Orlando Pride 2, No. 5 Seattle Reign FC 0
• No. 2 Washington Spirit 1, No. 7 Racing Louisville FC 1 (Washington won 3-1 in penalties)
• No. 3 Portland Thorns FC 1, No. 6 San Diego Wave FC 0 (extra time)

Semifinals

• No. 2 Washington Spirit 2, No. 3 Portland Thorns 0
• No. 8 Gotham FC 1, No. 4 Orlando Pride 0

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David Benavidez waited years for a career-defining fight with Canelo Alvarez. It’s unlikely that matchup now ever will take place, but fortunately for Benavidez he has found another path to potential greatness.

On Saturday, he defended his WBC world light heavyweight title against Anthony Yarde in brutal fashion. He knocked Yarde down twice in the seventh round and was wearing lots of Yarde’s blood before the referee called the fight after that second knockdown.

Benavidez, who stayed undefeated, wasn’t the only one celebrating.

In the co-feature, Devin Haney knocked down Brian Norman Jr. on the way to a victory by unanimous decision. In his debut as a welterweight, Haney won the WBO welterweight title and became a three-division champion.

Benavidez, the 28-year-old from Miami, improved to 31-0.

Yarde, the 34-year-old from Britain, fell to 27-4.

David Benavidez maps out plans

David Benavidez sounded like he was feeling elation and frustration after beating Anthony Yarde by seventh-round TKO.

“I told everybody I was going to steal the show Saturday, and I think I did that,’’ Benavidez said.

But the circumstances weren’t what he hoped. Benavidez, the WBC light heavyweight champ, said he wanted to fight Dmitry Bivol, the unified light heavyweight champ. But he said it’s unclear if that will happen after Bivol indicated he wants to fight Artur Beterbiev a third time and had back surgery in August.

“I don’t want to wait for nobody anymore,’’ Benavidez said. “I waited for Canelo. That fight never happened. Now I’m waiting for Bivol and that fight’s not happened.’’

So, Benavidez announced, he will move up to the 200-pound cruiserweight division and fight Gilberto Ramirez, who holds the WBO and WBA titles. He also said he’d be willing to fight Jai Opetaia, the IBF cruiserweight champion and likely the best in the division.

“That’s what I’m here for, to prove myself,’’ said Benavidez, who indicated he will bounce back and forth from the light heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions in the hunt for titles.

“I want to achieve greatness,’’ he said.

What Devin Haney said after his victory

For Devin Haney, this was no ordinary moment after beating Brian Norman Jr. and winning the WBO welterweight title.

“In 2024, I lost everything,’’ Haney told DAZN after the fight. “Everything came crashing on me. In 2025, I came to get it back. In 2026, I’m coming for everything.’’

Although Haney knocked down Norman in the second round, he was unable to keep the fight from going the distance.

“(Norman) came out exactly how we planned, so I was able to capitalize,’’ Haney said. “But after I hurt him and dropped him, he made an adjustment so we had to adjust to that as well.

“But he’s a true champion. He’s definitely better than I expected. … I thank him for giving me the opportunity to become champion again.’’

Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney rematch?

Bill Haney, Devin Haney’s father and manager, indicated a rematch between his son and Ryan Garcia is a possibility.

Especially if Garcia beats Mario Barrios Feb. 21 for the WBC welterweight title. On Saturday, Haney won the WBO welterweight title with a victory over Brian Norman Jr.

“It’s no secret … we have a rivalry with that team that goes back to the amateurs,’’ Bill Haney told reporters. “So we have unfinished business. I will never say he’s not somebody that’s on our radar.’’

During their fight in 2024, Garcia knocked down Haney three times. But Garcia’s victory by majority decision became a no contest after he tested positive for Ostarine, a performance-enhancing drug. He served a one-year suspension.

“But being clean and being a clean fighter, we want to make sure that that’s intact,’’ Haney said.

Ryan Garcia says he bet $50K on Devin Haney to win

Ryan Garcia posted on his X account a betting slip that indicated he wagered $50,000 on Devin Haney to beat Brian Norman Jr. in the WBO welterweight title fight. It appears Garcia is now much richer. 

‘Congratulations Devin, great performance,” Garcia wrote in a subsequent post.

If Garcia beats Mario Barrios, that could lead to a rematch with Haney.

David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde round-by-round analysis

Here’s how their WBC light heavyweight title fight played out:

Round 1

David Benavidez does not have a career as a bodybuilder. But he still packs a thunderous punch. Anthony Yarde, by contrast, is cut like a world-class athlete. Benavidez throws a big right, but off of Yarde’s massive arm. Benavidez coming forward, lands a jab to the body and doing more work. Yarde throws nothing of consequence. Benavidez 10, Yarde 9

Round 2

Yarde comes out a little more active, then takes a couple of hard shots from Benavidez on the arm. Benavidez remains more active. Yarde scoring with his jab. Benavidez unleashing and, in a corner, Yarde flips him around and moves out of danger. Benavidez fires a combo. Benavidez 20, Yarde 18

Round 3

Yarde comes out peppering Benavidez with jabs. Benavidez unloads heavy punches but nothing connects solidly. Action heightens. Yarde fighting back but not with ferocity. Benavidez lands a signature combo, but Yarde looks no worse for the wear. More punishment from Benavidez. Benavidez 30, Yarde 27

Round 4

Benavidez again comes out the aggressor. Yarde lands a nice counter and then a jab. But Benavidez is punching more and harder, including another signature combo. Benavidez calling for Yarde to punch and then unloads with a flurry as the round ends. Benavidez 40, Yarde 36

Round 5

Yarde pawing with the jab. Zzzzzzzz. Yarde turns it up a bit, but Benavidez is sill marching forward and landing stiff blows, especially when he gets Yarde on the ropes. Yarde almost looks like he’s shadow boxing when he’s not impersonating a heavy bag. Yarde lands a hard right, and Benavidez responds with a flurry. Benavidez 50, Yarde 45 

Round 6

Yarde opens the round with a hard right and goes on the attack, smothering Benavidez on the ropes. Benavidez fights off the ropes but not before absorbing punches. Benavidez calling for Yarde’s punches and then unleashes a couple of his own. Benavidez draws blood from Yarde’s nose as Benavidez picks up the pace. It’s all Benavidez, who’s streaked with Yarde’s blood. Benavidez 60, Yarde 54

Round 7

Before round starts, doctor inspects the bloody nose. Fight is on again. Benavidez doing his thing, landing huge punches. This is the Mexican Monster! He drops Yarde into the corner. Yarde’s up but not looking good. Ref takes away a point from Benavidez for hitting Yarde when he was down. Yarde shows a little fight, but Benavidez is about to knock him out. He’s just destroying Yarde and the ref halts the fight! Mercifully. It’s Benavidez by TKO!

Devin Haney def. Brian Norman Jr. by unanimous decision

Devin Haney found a way to end the talk of how a beating against Ryan Garcia damaged his career.

Haney defeated Brian Norman Jr. by unanimous decision, won the WBO welterweight title and became a three-division world champion. He also owned lightweight and super lightweight world titles before the judges on Saturday assured he had a third.

The judges scored it 114-113, 117-110, 116-111 for Haney, who made his debut at welterweight against one of the division’s hardest punchers.

Known more for skill than power, Haney knocked down Norman with a hard right. Then he used his boxing acumen to keep Norman at bay while staying undefeated (33-0) and handing Norman (28-1) his first loss as a pro.

Haney no longer looked haunted by his 2024 fight with Garcia, who knocked down Haney three times on his way to a majority decision victory. The result was changed to no contest after Garcia tested positive for the performance enhancing drug Ostarine.

In his next bout, Haney looked tentative in an unimpressive victory over Jose Ramirez by unanimous decision. But in the ring Saturday against a dangerous fighter, Haney showed poise and power.

Brian Norman Jr. (c) vs. Devin Haney round-by-round analysis

Here’s how their WBO welterweight title bout played out:

Round 1

Brian Norman Jr. fires quick jabs and is the aggressor. Devin Haney looks tentative and ducks on the ropes before the referee separates the fighters. Haney does look muscular in his first fight as a welterweight. But let’s see if he can regain any of his old aggression. Still waiting on Haney’s first punch. Ah, there comes a hard left hook that whiffs. Norman makes contact with a combo. Norman pounds Haney with a left and then goes on the attack. Norman 10, Haney 9

Round 2

Nice exchange of lefts and Haney scores with a left jab. Haney quick to retreat. Haney drops Norman with a right!! Norman definitely is dazed. But he’s back up. Haney on the attack. Norman fighting back. Suddenly Haney’s showing aggression! Norman looks stunned as blood pours out. Haney firing jabs and scores with a hard right. Haney looks terrific. Haney 19, Norman 18.

Round 3

Norman wiping the blood from his nose. But he charges at Haney. No backup from Norman. Haney throws a jab but then comes under assault. Haney responds with jabs. But Norman pounces. Haney 28, Norman 28

Round 4

Norman the aggressor, but Haney sneaks in a shot to the back of the head. Haney scoring with the jab again. But Norman responds with a hook. Haney looks composed. Haney 38, Norman 37

Round 5

Haney looking for his shot rather than punching his way into position. Norman fires the jab. Haney scores with a right. And then lands a jab. Norman rushes in to stay the onslaught. Haney lands another hard right in a measured approach while Norman bulls forward. Norman lunging without any sense of control. Haney 48, Norman 46

Round 6

Norman works Haney into the corner, but Haney exits quick with help from the ref. Norman rushing forward in spurts, and scores with a body shot. Swing and a miss from Norman – evidence of struggling to find the distance. Haney making good use of the jab. Haney 58, Norman 55

Round 7

Haney connects with a hard left. Then tags Norman with a right. And connects with a left. Haney looking to end this here and now? And Norman swinging and whiffing. Another wild punch. Haney in control. Haney 68, Norman 64

Round 8

Haney seems content with Norman remaining the aggressor. Norman lands a couple of shots as Haney grows less active before missing with a jab. Norman turns it into a wrestling match. Haney finds his rhythm again with three jabs, then misses with a hard right. Haney 77, Norman 74

Round 9

Norman comes out working behind the jab. Up go chants of, “Let’s go Devin!’’ Maybe it’s time for Devin to get going again. Norman won’t set any accuracy records, but he’s continuing to punch. And caught Haney with a hard one and now he’s showing aggression again. Haney lands a jab, but Norman is coming with harder shots. Haney 86, Norman 84

Round 10

Fatigue setting in? Not much action. But Haney lands a left that Norman shakes off. More wrestling ensues. The punching resumes, but no great exchanges. Haney 95, Norman 94

Round 11

Haney looks a little tentative. Wonder why he’s not willing to put Norman down again? Maybe trying to preserve a scorecard victory as bumper cars ensue. A lot of colliding. Haney unleashes a right that’s not quite on the mark. But Haney scores with a couple of jabs. Haney ducking punches and showing more discipline. Haney 105, Norman 103

Round 12

More clinching, but punching too. Nothing big lands until Norman connects with a left. Norman swinging hard but he’s tangled up with Haney. Haney wrapping him up rather than punching. He throws a jab and clinches again, trying to run out the clock. Haney 115, Norman 112

Devin Haney-Brian Norman Jr., David Benavidez-Anthony Yarde: Time, PPV, streaming for fight

Devin Haney and David Benavidez have title fights on Saturday, Nov. 22, at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
• Time: 3 p.m. ET (broadcast start)
• Devin Haney-Brian Norman Jr. ringwalks: 8 p.m. ET (estimate)
• David Benavidez-Anthony Yarde main event ring walks: 9 p.m. ET (estimate)
• Stream: DAZN

Watch Haney and Benavidez fights with DAZN PPV

Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez def. Fernando Martinez by KO

Rodriguez climbed into the ring with a former world champion and mostly made him look like a chump. The unified super flyweight champion, Rodriguez ended the bout with a 10th-round knockout.

But it was what transpired before that underscored Rodriguez’s boxing superiority. With slick footwork and punching precision, he stayed undefeated and continued to outclass Martinez, the former IBF world super flyweight champion.

Martinez did land some punches, and perhaps his best one in the 10th round. And so how did Rodriguez respond? He knocked out Martinez with a left hook.

Rodriguez, a 25-year-old from San Antonio, improved to 23-0. Martinez, a 34-year-old from Argentina, fell to 18-1.

Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez vs. Fernando Martinez round-by-round analysis

Here’s how their super flyweight fight played out:

Round 1

Rodriguez is throwing early, but Martinez responds with rights. Rodriguez throwing jabs while Martinez loads up with heavier punches. Rodriguez just sticks with the jab and Martinez clubs Rodriguez and knocks Rodriguez off balance. Martinez slips to the canvass. No knockdown. Rodriguez finds himself in what looks to be a tough fight. But Rodriguez definitely looks more polished by the end of the round. Rodriguez 10, Martinez 9

Round 2

Martinez shows ample power, but Rodriguez’s footwork and precision is starting to set him apart. Martinez is the bull, Rodriguez the matador. Rodriguez taking shots, but looks the classier fighter and now digging into the body. Rodriguez finding his rhythm. Rodriguez 20, Martinez 18

Round 3

Martinez firing away, and he’s connecting. But Rodriguez is dodging punches and then delivering them. Also important to note that Martinez is significantly bigger. But the thinner Rodriguez shows no concern. Rodriguez digging into Martinez’s body and Martinez appears to be hurt. A calculated round from Rodriguez. Rodriguez 30, Martinez 27

Round 4

Rodriguez takes some shots and is dishing out more. Slick footwork as he dodges some punches and keeps connecting. The muscled Martinez is firing away again. Rodriguez ramping things up. Martinez’s power and energy seem to have faded. Rodriguez has drawn blood. Rodriguez 40, Martinez 36

Round 5

Rodriguez revs up again, and Martinez doesn’t look cooked – yet. Rodriguez targeting the body, and Martinez fires back, just not with a ton of success. Rodriguez takes a couple of nice shots, but retaliates with a combination. Rodriguez 50, Martinez 45

Round 6

Rodriguez on the attack, dissecting. Martinez connects with a flurry and then a right. But Rodriguez steadily works a fatiguing opponent. Martinez keeps rubbing his nose. Broken? Sure looks like more than bad allergies. Rodriguez lands another solid body shot. Rodriguez, putting on a masterclass. Rodriguez 60, Martinez 54

Round 7

Martinez, the brawler, comes out brawling. But Rodriguez withstands the early surge and goes back to dissecting his opponent. Rodriguez on cruise control, but he eats a punch too. Does not deter him. Rodriguez 70, Martinez 63

Round 8

Martinez remarkably still showing energy. Rodriguez withstanding an early surge again, then takes control. Martinez still landing punches, but Rodriguez punishes with more authority whenever he chooses. He has worked his opponent’s body relentlessly. Rodriguez 80, Martinez 72

Round 9

Rodriguez won’t be able to take his eye off the ball, or Martinez. He’s controlling this fight. But Martinez still has formidable power despite the optics – blood pouring down his nose. Rodriguez staggers Martinez before he steadies himself. Martinez lands a hard left, but Rodriguez still comes forward. Rodriguez 90, Martinez 81

Round 10

Martinez swinging, but Rodriguez staying on the move and landing far more punches than he’s taking. Rodriguez gets hit with a left, stunning Rodriguez? Wait. Wow! A left hook drops Martinez! It’s over. Jesse “Bam’’ Rodriguez by KO! 

Abdullah Mason def. Sam Noakes by unanimous decision 

Slugfest. Bar brawl. Back alley fight.

Call it what you want, but Mason survived the carnage, beating Noakes by unanimous decision and at 21 becoming boxing’s current youngest champion while winning the WBO lightweight title.

Mason (20-0) showed precision and power. A bloodied Noakes (17-1) showed relentlessness and guts. And the spectacle stretched the full 12 rounds.

The judges scored it 117-111, 115-113, 115-113 for Mason, a native of Cleveland, after his battle with Noakes, the Brit. 

Abdullah Mason vs. Sam Noakes round-by-round analysis

This fight will be Abdullah Mason vs. Sam Noakes for the vacant WBO lightweight title.

• Round 1: Sam Noakes fires the first jabs and Abdullah Mason shows he can elude at least one. Noakes moves forward and pressures Mason with combinations. Then he lands another couple of big punches. Noakes is looking very comfortable. Mason throws a couple of jabs and backs away. Noakes presses in and lands again, only for Mason to fire back. Noakes lands another hard right as the round ends. Noakes 10, Mason 9.
• Round 2: Mason snapping punches with more authority now, but Noakes corners him and roughs him up a little behind a combo. Now Mason responds with a couple of punishing lefts. Noakes connects with a right, darts in and knocks back Mason with another right. Noakes regains control at the end of the round. Too late to win the round? Probably so. Noakes 19, Mason 19.
• Round 3: Noakes comes out firing, lands a right. Mason fires back with body shots. Mason lands a hard left and looks to capitalize. Noakes trying to fight back but is bleeding from a bad cut near his left eye. Fight stopped so ringside doctor can assess the eye. Bout returns. It resulted from a headbutt. Fighters exchanging big punches, but it’s the sharpshooting Mason who’s landing more punches. Mason 29, Noakes 28.
• Round 4: Mason flashing his hand speed. Noakes wrapping up Mason and trying to slow things down. Lots of tangling and wrestling ensue. Too much. Noakes lands an uppercut as part of a combo. Noakes trying to keep things rough. An extended exchange here and Mason digs into the body. Mason 38, Noakes 38.
• Round 5: More back-alley brawling commences. And that’s Noakes’ kind of fight. Mason lands, but Noakes keeps the pressure on. Mason has a knot on his forehead, and now he’s feeling pain in his body thanks to shot from Noakes. Mason lands a combo to end the round. Mason 48, Noakes 47.
• Round 6: Mason comes out a little more committed to fighting from a distance. Noakes won’t allow it. He just keeps coming forward. Mason drilling Noakes with about five straight shots. Mason’s unleashing that left hand and now connects with the right. Can he start creating some distance here? Noakes might be hurt, but he’s undeterred. Mason shows nice defense. Mason 58, Noakes 56.
• Round 7: Noakes comes out aggressive, but Mason appears to be in good position to strike. Does just that with a body shot. Mason following up with body shots, and Noakes retaliates with hard shots to the head. Great exchanges. Duking it out here. Noakes closes with a flourish. Mason 67, Noakes 66.
• Round 8: Noakes comes out the aggressor. Eats a left, but keeps the pressure on. A rare lull in the action. Mason digs in two hard body shots. Now Mason landing lefts, only for Noakes to fire back. Mason goes back to the body and Noakes appears to be slowing down. Mason pounds him with a hard left. More punishment from Mason but Noakes responds late.  Mason 77, Noakes 75.
• Round 9: Mason now bulling forward, like Noakes has done. Giving Noakes a taste of his own medicine. He targets Noakes with the left and finds the mark. But Noakes lands a right and he clearly isn’t done yet. Mason pounding Noakes’ body. Noakes showing impressive toughness. More exchanges ensue. Mason showing more precision. Mason 87, Noakes 84.
• Round 10: Mason leans into his jab, but Noakes closes the gap, wraps up Mason and things get rough again. Mason throwing combinations and looks like he has more in the tank, only for Noakes to fight back. What a fight. Mason punishing the body again. Noakes takes the punishment and scores with a right. Mason pounds Noakes with a body shot and Noakes is in trouble. Mason on the attack. Noakes somehow holding on. Mason 97, Noakes 93.
• Round 11: Mason drilling Noakes with lefts, but Noakes responds with rights. Somehow Noakes appears to have recovered from the previous round. A slugfest is back underway. Noakes lands a flurry and then digs into the body. Noakes now chasing down Mason and he attacks the body. Mason takes a big shot and connects with his own. Mason 106, Noakes 103.
• Round 12: Noakes comes out surging, but Mason unleashes his vicious left. A series of them. Wow, another pinpoint left from Mason. But a bloody Noakes fires back. Back and forth it goes. Just incredible output from the bloody Noakes and blood-free Mason. Madness. The slugging is endless. Both fighters pounding and getting pounded. Mason 115, Noakes 113.

Vito Mielnicki def. Samuel Nmomah by TKO

Mielnicki scored with his versatile left jab throughout the middleweight fight. But that’s not how it ended.

In the ninth round, Mielnicki hit Nmomah with a combination that culminated with a left hook – one that dropped Nmomah to the canvas as the round was coming to an end.

Nmomah made it back to his feet but was wobbling, and the referee halted the fight.

After the fifth round, Mielnicki told his corner he had hurt his right hand. Then he leaned even more on his left jab, but during that final combination he proved to have more firepower left in his right hand.

Mielnicki, a 23-year-old from New Jersey, improved to 21-1.

Nmomah, a 28-year-old from Italy, fell to 21-1.

Vito Mielnicki Jr. def. Samuel Nmomah, middleweight

The main card begins with the first fight being Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs. Samuel Nmomah in a middleweight bout.

• Round 1: Vito Mielnicki Jr. and Samuel Nmomah come out throwing jabs. Nmomah just misses with a hard right, and Mielnicki is stalking again. Another big swing and a miss from Nmomah, and credit Mielnicki for some defensive prowess. Mielnicki finishes the round scoring with the jab. Mielnicki 10, Nmomah 9.
• Round 2: Mielnicki snaps back Nmomah’s head with a jab. He’s sticking with that punch. And moving Nmomah around. Mielnicki picks up the pressure, now throwing his right, too. An exchange of hooks spices things up, but Mielnicki regains control with another combination and by eluding a left hook from Nmomah. Mielnicki 20, Nmomah 18. 
• Round 3: They come out and go back to the fundamentals – jabs. Mielnicki remains the aggressor. Another big swing and a miss from Nmomah and Mielnicki capitalizes with Nmomah out of position. Mielnicki applies pressure with a flurry. Mielnicki’s making good use of both hands and Nmomah looks a little puzzled about how to fend him off. Mielnicki 30, Nmomah 27.
• Round 4: Again, back to the jabs. Nmomah fires a right but it’s off the mark. Mielnicki goes on the attack and Nmomah is backpedaling and then taking cover. Mielnicki ramps up the pressure. Mnomah fighting back but without much accuracy. Mielnicki closing out the round with his effective jab. Mielnicki 40, Nmomah 36.
• Round 5: Mielnicki stays patient, opens with the jabs. Nmomah retaliates. Nmomah lands a left and down goes Mielnicki. But the referee waves it off, and a replay shows Nmomah pulls Mielnicki by the back of the head. Nmomah lands a body shot and suddenly Mielnicki is backing up. Mielnicki moving forward again, but Nmomah looks comfortable before a late right by Mielnicki. Mielnicki 49, Nmomah 46.
• Round 6: Mielnicki tells his corner he’s hurt his right hand before coming out for Round 6. Nmomah’s right looks good as he unleashes an overhand right that’s off the mark. Mielnicki leaning on that left jab, but throws the right too. But Nmomah punishes Mielnicki with a body shot. That does not keep Mielnicki from fighting back. Mielnicki 59, Nmomah 55.
• Round 7: How much does Mielnicki’s right hurt? He’s certainly leaning hard on the left jab. So far, Nmomah has not capitalized on the wounded right – if he’s aware of it. Mielnicki attacking Nmomah’s body with the jab. Nmamoh lands a hard right hook, but it’s Mielnick’s round again. Mielnicki 69, Nmomah 64.
• Round 8: Mielnick’s throws a right early. Maybe the pain has subsided? But still, leaning on the jab. Nmomah scores to the body. But Mielnicki responds with a big right and maintains his role as aggressor, mostly behind his left hand. Mielnicki lands another hard left and follows up with a left hook and he’s drawn blood from Nmomah. The attack is on. Mielnicki 79, Nmomah 73. 
• Round 9: Mielnicki not surrendering control. Stalking at the outset. Nmomah fights back but without ferocity as Mielnicki fires that jab. Nmomah throws a couple of wide rights as Mielnicki scores with the jab. Mielnicki lands combinations and down goes Nmomah after a brutal left hook. The ref halts the right. It’s Mielnicki by TKO!

Benavidez vs Yarde, Haney vs. Norman Jr. fight results: Prelims

• Mohammed Alakel def. Jiaming Li by unanimous decision (6 rounds, super featherweight)
• Julio Porras vs. Pius Mpenda, unanimous draw (6 rounds/super middleweight)
• Sultan Almohammed def. Umesh Chavan by TKO (1st round/Super featherweight)
• Juan Carlos Guerito def. Barker Ssewanyana (unanimous decision)

16-year-old, Juan El Guerito de Tepito, wins pro debut

The nine-fight card opened with a novelty: Juan El Guerito de Tepito, a 16-year-old from Mexico, arrived at the boxing ring wearing a SpongeBob SquarePants outfit for a big day.

He was making his professional debut, and there was nothing cartoonish about it.

Tepito swung hard with both hands and dominated 31-year-old Barker Ssewanyana of Uganda. Tepito pummeled his opponent with body shots and scored with uppercuts in a victory by unanimous decision in the four-round bantamweight bout.

All three judges scored the fight 40-35 in favor of Tepito, who is trained by Jose Benavidez, father of David Benavidez, the reigning WBO light heavyweight champion who will fight Anthony Yarde the main event. 

Ssewanyana fell to 1-2-1.

Guerito makes pro debut rocking SpongeBob

David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde fight card

Main card

• David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde; Light heavyweight, for the WBC title
• Devin Haney vs Brian Norman Jr.; Welterweight, for the WBO title
• Sam Noakes vs Abdullah Mason; Lightweight, for the WBO title
• Jesse Rodriguez vs Fernando Martinez; Super flyweight, for the WBA, WBC and IBF titles
• Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs Samuel Nmomah

Prelims

• Mohammed Alakel vs. Jiaming Li
• Sultan Almohammed vs. Umesh Chavan
• Julio Porras Ruiz vs. Pius Mpenda
• Juan Carlos Guerito vs. Barker Ssewanyana

David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde fight card odds

All odds are for moneyline bets as of Saturday, via BetMGM

• David Benavidez (-1000) vs Anthony Yarde (+550); Light heavyweight, for the WBC title
• Devin Haney (-118) vs Brian Norman Jr.(-105); Welterweight, for the WBO title
• Sam Noakes (+240) vs Abdullah Mason (-350); Lightweight, for the WBO title
• Jesse Rodriguez (-1400) vs Fernando Martinez (+650); Super flyweight, for the WBA, WBC and IBF titles
• Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs Samuel Nmomah

David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde predictions

Sports Illustrated: Teddy Atlas picks Benavidez

Donal Long writes on behalf of Atlas’ comments: ‘Benavidez, if he gets his way with the body work, the pressure, the volume, the burst, if he gets his way, he will wear down Yarde. At the end of the day, I like Benavidez to win.’

Ring Magazine: Tim Bradley picks Benavidez

Manouk Akopyan writes on behalf of Bradley’s comments: ‘It’s going to be a good fight, but it’s going to be one of those fights where Yarde is going to get drained while fighting. He might have a few rounds where he has a little success, but he’s going to get beat on. It’s going to be like an insect getting trapped in a spider web. That’s exactly how it’s going to be. Benavidez is going to put knots on his head. Yarde is a decent boxer, but Benavidez is too long and the wrong style for him.”

DAZN: Chris Walker, senior boxing writer picks Benavidez

Andrew Steel writes: ‘Anthony Yarde has been here before, but can he get it right at the third time of asking? Losses to Sergey Kovalev and Artur Beterbiev at world title level have ruined Yarde’s dreams in the past and he faces another stern test in the shape of David Benavidez. The Arizona man is on the verge of becoming a big star and a win over Yarde on one of the year’s biggest shows could be the platform to push on in 2026. Look for Benavidez to respect Yarde’s power in the early stages before pulling away in the second half for a convincing points win.’

Devin Haney vs. Brian Norman Jr. predictions

Sports Illustrated: Teddy Atlas picks Haney

Donal Long writes on behalf of Atlas’ comments: ‘I’m going to go with Haney. I’m going to say that he’s back mentally, and that he’s okay physically. He’s going to go back to what he always was, a counter-puncher.’

Boxing 24/7: Ryan Garcia picks Haney

Staff writes on behalf of Garcia’s comments: ‘I am confident that Devin Haney wins!! Reason is simply exp and I feel he will figure it out.’

Sports Illustrated: Regis Prograis Haney

Donal Long writes on behalf of Prograis’ comments: ‘Devin is not just a good boxer, he’s a great boxer. He’s getting stronger, he’s getting better. He’s motivated by the hate; he loves it. So, people can say what they want… If I had to bet my money, I would bet money on Devin.’

Devin Haney and David Benavidez main card, ring walk start times

• Main card start time: 5:15 p.m. ET
• Devin Haney vs Brian Norman Jr. Co-Main event ring walks: 8 p.m. ET (approximate)
• David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde Co-Main event ring walks: 9 p.m. ET (approximate)

David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde live stream, price

Devin Haney will fight Brian Norman Jr. just before David Benavidez takes on Anthony Yarde on Saturday, Nov. 22, and the event will be DAZN PPV. In the U.S., fans can purchase the event for $59.99.

David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde: Tale of the tape

Devin Haney vs. Brian Norman Jr.: Tale of the tape

Andrew Luck’s support for Stanford football is unwavering.

Despite being interviewed by ACC Network sideline reporter Kendra Douglas on Saturday, Nov. 22, in the Cardinal’s game against California, Luck had his full attention on the game — even telling Douglas to pause the interview to watch the next play.

As it turns out, Luck’s premonition was correct: As Luck turned his attention back to the game, safety Jay Green scooped up a fumble forced by Caden High and returned it 55 yards for a touchdown to give Stanford a 7-3 lead.

‘It’s a hell of a job by Omar and Jay Green,’ Luck said with excitement. ‘It’s good, let’s get it going now.’

Luck went over to congratulate the players, giving them high-fives following the play and the end of the interview.

Stanford added a second fumble recovery for a touchdown when High forced another fumble and Darrius Davis returned it for a touchdown. The Cardinal led Cal 14-10 at halftime.

Luck, 36, was hired as the Stanford general manager in November 2024. He played for the Cardinal from 2008-11 before being selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2012 NFL Draft. Luck played in the NFL until 2018 before abruptly retiring at 29 years old ahead of the 2019 season.

He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2022.

Max Verstappen powered through the Las Vegas Grand Prix to claim the crown for the second time in his career.

Verstappen became the first driver to win the Formula 1 race twice, having won the inaugural event in 2023.

The Dutch-Belgian racer beat out Lando Norris and George Russell, who remained among the Top 3 for most of the race alongside Verstappen.

Russell is the only other driver to win the race, having won in 2024. Norris entered the race as the polesitter.

The trio celebrated in the back seat of a pink Cadillac that was driven around the course by actor Terry Crews.

Formula 1 had taken over Sin City for the race for the weekend, turning the Vegas Strip into the Las Vegas Strip Circuit – a 17-turn, 3.8-mile street course in the heart of the city.

USA TODAY Sports provided live updates for the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix, which runs Saturday:

Max Verstappen wins Las Vegas Grand Prix

Max Verstappen earned the Las Vegas Grand Prix crown for a second time in his career. Lando Norris and George Russell finished second and third, respectively.

Lap 40: Russell, Norris continue to chase Verstappen

Max Verstappen, George Russell and Lando Norris continue to make up the top three to start the 40th lap. Verstappen has a six-second lead ahead of Norris. Russell appears to have overcome the steering troubles that plagued him early in the race.

Lap 29: Verstappen leads with Russell and Norris trailing

Max Verstappen continues to lead the race through the first 28 laps. George Russell and Lando Norris are just behind him.

Lance Stroll, Gabriel Bortoleto out

Both Lance Stroll and Gabriel Bortoleto were knocked out of the race early after a collision.

Lap 14: George Russell deals with steering issue

Russell was having problems at Lap 14, complaining about a steering issue. It was the same issue he dealt with during qualifying. He was 1.9 seconds behind Verstappen, who was leading the race.

Lap 2: Max Verstappen leads early

Polesitter Lando Norris lost his early position, going wide at the first corner. Verstappen jumped ahead and led the race through the early portion of the second lap.

Las Vegas Grand Prix grid order

1. Lando Norris, McLaren (1:47.934)
2. Max Verstappen, Red Bull (1:48.257)
3. Carlos Sainz, Williams (1:48.296)
4. George Russell, Mercedes (1:48.803)
5. Oscar Piastri, McLaren (1:48.961)
6. Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls (1:49.062)
7. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin (1:49.466)
8. Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls (1:49.554)
9. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari (1:49.872)
10. Pierre Gasly, Alpine (1:51.540)
11. Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber (1:52.781)
12. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin (1:52.850)
13. Esteban Ocon, Haas (1:52.987)
14. Oliver Bearman, Haas (1:53.094)
15. Franco Colapinto, Alpine (1:53.683)
16. Alex Albon, Williams (1:56.220)
17. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes (1:56.314)
18. Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber (1:56.674)
19. Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull (1:56.798)
20. Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari (1:57.115)

Upcoming F1 races this season

• Nov. 30: Qatar Grand Prix
• Dec. 7: Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) Grand Prix

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix betting odds 

Here are the favorites to win the Las Vegas Grand Prix, according to BETMGM.

As of Saturday, Nov. 22, at 8:40 p.m. ET

• Verstappen: -750
• Norris: -750
• Russell: -155
• Piastri: +110
• Sainz: +350
• Leclerc: +500
• Antonelli: +1400
• Hamilton: +1800
• Alonso: +1800
• Hadjar: +2500
• Lawson: +2500
• Gasly: +4000
• Hulkenberg: +5000
• Bearman: +8000
• Albon: +10000
• Stroll: +10000
• Tsunoda: +20000
• Ocon: +20000
• Bortoleto: +25000
• Colapinto: +50000

Where is the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix race track? 

The Las Vegas Grand Prix race takes place on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, around South Las Vegas Boulevard … more commonly known as the Las Vegas Strip.

Beyoncé, Jay-Z arrive for Las Vegas Grand Prix

The couple was later seen watching the race from the Ferrari garage.

Previous F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix winners 

• 2023: Max Verstappen
• 2024: George Russell
• 2025: Max Verstappen

As several SEC teams try to position themselves to make the College Football Playoff, a few of those contenders still have a chance to win a conference title.

There wasn’t much significant movement in the SEC standings in Week 13 thanks to many teams playing Group of Five or FCS opponents. As a result, Texas A&M, Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama will head into the final week of the regular season with a chance to clinch a spot in Atlanta, barring how other results unfold.

Still, some notable SEC games took place, starting with Oklahoma defeating Missouri to stay in the playoff hunt. Texas and Vanderbilt powered through their respective games against Arkansas and Kentucky, and the night concluded with Tennessee facing Florida.

Here’s a look at the SEC standings after Week 13:

SEC football standings through Week 13

• Texas A&M (11-0, 7-0 SEC)
• Georgia (10-1, 7-1 SEC)
• Mississippi (10-1, 6-1 SEC)
• Alabama (9-2, 6-1 SEC)
• Texas (8-3, 5-2 SEC)
• Oklahoma (9-2, 5-2 SEC)
• Vanderbilt (9-2, 5-2 SEC)
• Tennessee (8-3, 4-3 SEC)
• LSU (7-4, 3-4 SEC)
• Missouri (7-4, 3-4 SEC)
• Kentucky (5-6, 2-6 SEC)
• Florida (3-8, 2-6 SEC)
• Auburn (5-6, 1-6 SEC)
• Mississippi State (5-6, 1-6 SEC)
• South Carolina (4-7, 1-7 SEC)
• Arkansas (2-9, 0-7 SEC)

Who is still alive in SEC title race?

Texas A&M, Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama are all still able to reach the SEC championship game.

Texas A&M has the simplest path: beat Texas and the Aggies are in. If Alabama beats Auburn, then the Crimson Tide will advance thanks to having a head-to-head victory over Georgia.

If Texas A&M loses and Alabama wins, it would be the Crimson Tide vs. Georgia. If Alabama loses and Texas A&M wins, the Aggies will face Georgia.

If both Texas A&M and Alabama lose next week, the title game will be Georgia vs. Ole Miss – if the Rebels beat Mississippi State. If the Aggies, Tide and Rebels all lose, A&M would backdoor into a matchup against Georgia.

Instead of providing answers, Week 13 of the college football season brought more confusion for the Atlantic Coast Conference standings.

With Pittsburgh pulling off the 42-28 upset win over No. 12 Georgia Tech, the final week of the regular season will determine who is headed to the ACC championship game on Saturday, Dec. 6, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

If the Yellow Jackets had beaten the Panthers on Saturday, Nov. 22, they would have clinched a spot in the championship game. Instead, Pitt now needs to beat Miami — and needs one of SMU or Virginia to lose in Week 14 — to get into the conference title game. All three teams enter the final week with one ACC loss.

Meanwhile, two-loss teams Georgia Tech, Miami and Duke all remain alive, but will need serious help to have a chance to get to the championship game.

Here’s a look at the ACC standings after Week 13:

ACC football standings after Week 13

Here’s a full look at the ACC standings after Week 13 of the college football season.

• T-1. Southern Methodist (8-3, 6-1 ACC)
• T-1. Pittsburgh (8-2, 6-1 ACC)
• T-1. Virginia (9-2, 6-1 ACC)
• T-4. Georgia Tech (8-2, 5-2 ACC)
• T-4. Duke (6-5, 5-2 ACC)
• T-4. Miami (9-2, 5-2 ACC)
• 7. Wake Forest (8-3, 4-3 ACC)
• 8. Clemson (6-4, 4-4 ACC)
• 9. Louisville (7-4, 4-4 ACC)
• T-10. California (6-5, 3-4 ACC)
• T-10. North Carolina State (6-5, 3-4 ACC)
• 11. Stanford (4-7, 3-5 ACC)
• T-12. Virginia Tech (3-8, 2-5 ACC)
• T-12. North Carolina (4-7, 2-5 ACC)
• 15. Florida State (5-6, 2-6 ACC)
• 16. Syracuse (3-8, 1-6 ACC)
• 17. Boston College (1-10, 0-7 ACC)

For much of the 2025 college football season, the Big 12 has been wildly unpredictable.

Though Texas Tech — with a 10-1 record and a 22-point win over its fellow first-place team BYU to its name — has established itself as the class of the conference, there was a packed cluster of teams behind the Red Raiders and Cougars entering Week 13 of the season, with four teams with two losses in league play.

This weekend offered some much-needed clarity.

While Texas Tech was enjoying its bye week, several other teams near the top of the conference standings either greatly enhanced their Big 12 championship game outlook or saw it get severely diminished.

No. 11 BYU went on the road and knocked off Cincinnati 26-14, improving the Cougars to 7-1 in conference play while knocking the Bearcats down to 5-3 and eliminating them from title game contention. No. 14 Utah kept its championship game and College Football Playoff dreams alive with a thrilling, come-from-behind 51-47 victory against Kansas State.

Arizona State stayed among the group of two-loss teams in Big 12 play by thumping Colorado 42-17 while No. 24 Houston missed what would have been a game-tying kick in the final minute in a 17-14 loss to TCU, knocking the Cougars out of the Big 12 championship race.

Barring massive upsets next week, with Texas Tech playing 4-7 West Virginia and BYU taking on 5-6 UCF, it will be a rematch between the Red Raiders and Cougars with a conference championship on the line.

So where do things stand now?

Here’s a look at the Big 12 standings after Week 13:

Big 12 football standings after Week 13

Here’s a full look at the Big 12 football standings after Week 13:

• T-1. Texas Tech (10-1, 7-1 Big 12)
• T-1. BYU (10-1, 7-1)
• T-3. Utah (9-2, 6-2)
• T-3. Arizona State (8-3, 6-2)
• T-5. Houston (8-3, 5-3)
• T-5. Arizona (8-3, 5-3)
• T-5. Cincinnati (7-4, 5-3)
• T-8. Iowa State (7-4, 4-4)
• T-8. TCU (7-4, 4-4)
• T-8. Kansas State (5-6, 4-4)
• T-11. Baylor (5-6, 3-5)
• T-11. Kansas (5-6, 3-5)
• T-13. UCF (5-6, 2-6)
• T-13. West Virginia (4-7, 2-6)
• 15. Colorado (3-8, 1-7)
• 16. Oklahoma State (1-10, 0-8)

Formula 1 has taken over Sin City for the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday. The grid was set and the race order was decided Friday night.

Lando Norris edged out Max Verstappen during qualifying to take the pole. Carlos Sainz Jr. and George Russell will start third and fourth, respectively.

Lewis Hamilton will start Saturday’s race in 20th after an unsuccessful outing in the first qualifying session.

The action started Thursday, Nov. 20, with two practice rounds in the afternoon on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit – a 17-turn, 3.8-mile street course in the heart of the city. The action continued Friday, Nov. 21, with a third practice round, followed by qualifying in the evening.

Russell won last year’s Las Vegas Grand Prix ahead of Hamilton and Sainz, who finished in second and third, respectively. The event was first held in 2023.

USA TODAY Sports will have live updates for the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix, which runs Saturday:

Las Vegas Grand Prix: Time, TV, streaming

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
• Time: 11 p.m. ET (8 p.m. PT)
• TV: ESPN
• Live stream: Fubo and ESPN+
• Location: Las Vegas Strip Circuit

Watch Las Vegas Grand Prix on Fubo

Las Vegas Grand Prix grid order

1. Lando Norris, McLaren (1:47.934)
2. Max Verstappen, Red Bull (1:48.257)
3. Carlos Sainz, Williams (1:48.296)
4. George Russell, Mercedes (1:48.803)
5. Oscar Piastri, McLaren (1:48.961)
6. Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls (1:49.062)
7. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin (1:49.466)
8. Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls (1:49.554)
9. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari (1:49.872)
10. Pierre Gasly, Alpine (1:51.540)
11. Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber (1:52.781)
12. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin (1:52.850)
13. Esteban Ocon, Haas (1:52.987)
14. Oliver Bearman, Haas (1:53.094)
15. Franco Colapinto, Alpine (1:53.683)
16. Alex Albon, Williams (1:56.220)
17. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes (1:56.314)
18. Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber (1:56.674)
19. Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull (1:56.798)
20. Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari (1:57.115)

Upcoming F1 races this season

• Nov. 30: Qatar Grand Prix
• Dec. 7: Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) Grand Prix

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix betting odds 

Here are the favorites to win the Las Vegas Grand Prix, according to BETMGM.

As of Saturday, Nov. 22, at 8:40 p.m. ET

• Verstappen: -750
• Norris: -750
• Russell: -155
• Piastri: +110
• Sainz: +350
• Leclerc: +500
• Antonelli: +1400
• Hamilton: +1800
• Alonso: +1800
• Hadjar: +2500
• Lawson: +2500
• Gasly: +4000
• Hulkenberg: +5000
• Bearman: +8000
• Albon: +10000
• Stroll: +10000
• Tsunoda: +20000
• Ocon: +20000
• Bortoleto: +25000
• Colapinto: +50000

Where is the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix race track? 

The Las Vegas Grand Prix race takes place on the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, around South Las Vegas Boulevard … more commonly known as the Las Vegas Strip.

Beyoncé, Jay-Z arrive for Las Vegas Grand Prix

Previous F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix winners 

• 2023: Max Verstappen
• 2024: George Russell