The Kansas City Chiefs are on the cusp of history. No, not playing in Super Bowl rematches in consecutive years – the Patriots had already done that during their own dynastic run – but something truly distinguishing.

With a win over the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans on Feb. 9, the Chiefs will become the first NFL team to achieve a threepeat since the 1967 Packers, whose run commenced before the first Super Bowl was first played to cap the 1966 season. If viewers are lucky, the upcoming Chiefs-Eagles affair will be at least as entertaining as the largely nip-and-tuck one these teams engaged in two years ago.

As Super Bowl 59 approaches, here are my all-time Super Sunday game rankings (cardinal number, season noted in parentheses):

1. LI (51, 2016) New England Patriots 34, Atlanta Falcons 28 (OT)

This game lacked nothing. Patriots QB Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick cemented their legacies, each becoming the first at his respective post to earn five Super Bowl titles (at that time). But securing immortal greatness required an all-time performance. Brady threw for a then-Super Bowl record 466 yards, leading his team to 31 unanswered points and earning MVP honors a record-breaking fourth time as New England forged the greatest comeback ever on Super Sunday – Atlanta led 28-3 in the third quarter – while taking the game into overtime for the first time. WR Julian Edelman made a miraculous catch – one that benefited New England for a change in the Super Bowl. RB James White was the unsung hero, catching a record 14 passes while also scoring the game-tying and game-winning TDs on his way to a game record 20 points. Oh, and the Falcons, with league MVP Matt Ryan and Co., sure were impressive on both sides of the ball for nearly three quarters before their epic collapse.

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2. XLII (42, 2007) New York Giants 17, Patriots 14

Arguably the biggest upset in Super Bowl history, the Giants derailed New England’s march to the never-achieved 19-0 campaign with an unrelenting pass rush, WR David Tyree’s miraculous helmet catch and QB Eli Manning’s MVP performance.

3. XLIX (49, 2014) Patriots 28, Seattle Seahawks 24

It will forever be remembered for QB Russell Wilson’s goal-line interception with the game hanging in the balance – when the Seahawks could have given the ball to bruising RB Marshawn “Beast Mode” Lynch, who had 133 total yards. The loss likely denied Seattle’s shot at a dynasty while burnishing the ‘Patriot Way.’ Brady won a record-tying third MVP award as he and Belichick collected their fourth title together after a decade-long dry spell.

4. XXIII (23, 1988) San Francisco 49ers 20, Cincinnati Bengals 16

Probably the first legitimate Super Bowl classic. In what was perhaps QB Joe Montana’s defining performance – ironically the only time he didn’t win game MVP honors – he led an 11-play, 92-yard drive that culminated with a game-winning TD pass to WR John Taylor with 34 seconds to go. WR Jerry Rice’s Super Bowl-record 215 receiving yards earned him the MVP award. It was also Hall of Famer Bill Walsh’s final game as an NFL head coach.

5. XLIII (43, 2008) Pittsburgh Steelers 27, Arizona Cardinals 23

It had a little bit of everything – Pittsburgh LB James Harrison’s 100-yard INT return to end the first half, a furious fourth-quarterback comeback led by WR Larry Fitzgerald and decided underdog Arizona, and QB Ben Roethlisberger’s laser shot into triple coverage to the back corner of the end zone to toe-tapping MVP Santonio Holmes for the win. The Steelers snagged their sixth Lombardi Trophy, a mark since tied by the Patriots … and surpassed by Brady.

6. XXXIV (34, 1999) St. Louis Rams 23, Tennessee Titans 16

The ‘Greatest Show On Turf’ scored its third-fewest points of the season, but MVP Kurt Warner’s then-record 414 passing yards and LB Mike Jones’ tackle of Tennessee WR Kevin Dyson just shy of the goal line on the final play proved sufficient.

7. LII (52, 2017) Philadelphia Eagles 41, Patriots 33

Maybe a nearly six-decade wait between championships and a first Super Bowl crown was almost worth it for The City of Brotherly Love? MVP Nick Foles (373 yards and 3 TDs through the air) led the charge, his 1-yard TD grab before halftime on the now-legendary ‘Philly Special’ serving as the indelible sequence. But Eagles DE Brandon Graham basically assured the result by serving up the game’s lone defensive highlight with a strip sack of Brady with 2:09 to go. TB12 fired off a game-record 505 yards through the air before succumbing on a day when the clubs combined for an NFL-record 1,151 yards of total offense.

8. XXV (25, 1990) Giants 20, Buffalo Bills 19

New York played keep-away from Buffalo’s explosive K-Gun offense, holding the ball for nearly 41 minutes, and got nice efforts from MVP Ottis Anderson (102 yards, TD) and backup QB Jeff Hostetler. But the Giants only survived thanks to K Scott Norwood’s wayward 47-yard field-goal try in the final seconds.

9. XXXVI (36, 2001) Patriots 20, St. Louis Rams 17

Despite one of Super Sunday’s biggest stunners, few realized this game also represented the beginning of a dynasty, coronation of a genius (Belichick) and birth of an icon as Brady won his first MVP. And there’s no forgetting K Adam Vinatieri’s game-winning, upright-splitting 48-yard FG at the gun.

10. LVIII (58, 2023) Kansas City Chiefs 25, 49ers 22 (OT)

The first Super Bowl set in Las Vegas would rank higher … if the primary highlight from kickoff to the start of the fourth quarter (when K.C. led 13-10) – an often ugly and sloppy stretch of football – hadn’t been Usher’s halftime show. But a frantic final period of regulation and the second Super Sunday overtime, and first without the sudden death framework, ultimately led to a satisfying experience. QB Patrick Mahomes’ game-winning TD pass in OT made Kansas City back-to-back champs, stamped the Chiefs as a dynasty … and called Niners coach Kyle Shanahan’s overtime strategy into question.

11. XLVI (46, 2011) Giants 21, Patriots 17

For the second time in five seasons, New York broke New England’s heart as Eli Manning completed another improbable throw – this time to WR Mario Manningham – before the Giants scored a late go-ahead TD and weathered the Patriots’ final drive.

12. XLV (45, 2010) Green Bay Packers 31, Steelers 25

QB Aaron Rodgers completed the Pack’s four-game run as playoff road warriors with a 304-yard, three-TD effort that earned him the MVP award and a place next to Bart Starr and Brett Favre as a Packers legend while denying Pittsburgh’s “Stairway to Seven.”

13. XIII (13, 1978) Steelers 35, Dallas Cowboys 31

In the original Super Bowl shootout, Pittsburgh became the first team to win the game three times by outlasting a Dallas comeback bid in another memorable matchup full of big plays (mostly the Steelers’) and missed opportunities (TE Jackie Smith’s drop) that would ultimately doom ‘America’s Team.’

14. XXXII (32, 1997) Denver Broncos 31, Packers 24

Denver’s John Elway, in a helicopter quarterback role, finally got his first ring (on his fourth attempt), though MVP Terrell Davis was the day’s star (157 rushing yards, 3 TDs). The AFC also ended a 14-year losing streak to the NFC.

15. LVI (56, 2021) Los Angeles Rams 23, Bengals 20

In their first season with veteran QB Matthew Stafford at the controls, the Rams became the second consecutive team to win the Super Bowl on their home field. It was also the Rams’ first Lombardi Trophy while representing LA, the city enjoying its first NFL championship in 38 years. MVP Cooper Kupp capped what was probably the greatest single season ever for a wide receiver, hauling in the game-winning TD pass from Stafford with 85 seconds to go, while the Aaron Donald-led defense dogged Bengals QB Joe Burrow with seven sacks – and needed all that pressure to prevent a last-minute Cincy comeback. Rams coach Sean McVay, 36, became the youngest to win on Super Sunday.

16. XXXVIII (38, 2003) Patriots 32, Carolina Panthers 29

One of the stranger games in Super Bowl history – the teams combined for 61 points despite scoreless first and third quarters – may be better remembered more for Janet Jackson’s infamous halftime show than a pivotal late-game drive led by Brady and capped with more heroics from Vinatieri.

17. X (10, 1975) Steelers 21, Cowboys 17

MVP Lynn Swann only made four catches, but they were laden with drama over the course of 161 yards and a decisive touchdown in a game that would help establish Pittsburgh as the team of the 1970s.

18. XLVII (47, 2012) Baltimore Ravens 34, 49ers 31

A second-half Superdome power outage sparked the Niners, who nearly completed a comeback after finding themselves in a 28-6 hole in the third quarter. MVP Joe Flacco finished one of the best postseason runs by a quarterback, Ravens LB Ray Lewis earned a second ring in his final ride and WR/KR Jacoby Jones compiled a single-game record 290 all-purpose yards … just enough to fend off QB Colin Kaepernick and San Francisco.

19. XLIV (44, 2009) New Orleans Saints 31, Indianapolis Colts 17

The Saints ended decades of futility courtesy of MVP Drew Brees’ pinpoint passing, coach Sean Payton’s surprise onside kick to start the second half and CB Tracy Porter’s game-sealing pick six of Indy QB Peyton Manning.

20. XIV (14, 1979) Steelers 31, Los Angeles Rams 19

Despite winning just nine regular-season games, the Rams gave the Steelers all they could handle before Pittsburgh pulled away in the fourth quarter on its way to becoming the only team to win four Super Bowls in six years. QB Terry Bradshaw was named MVP for the second year in a row.

21. III (3, 1968) New York Jets 16, Baltimore Colts 7

It wasn’t a scintillating game, but it was probably the most important one in NFL history. MVP Joe Namath made good on his pre-game guarantee as New York struck a blow for AFL equality a year before the merger took effect by stunning the NFL’s heavily favored Colts. It remains the Jets’ only title.

22. LIV (54, 2019) Chiefs 31, 49ers 20

K.C. ended its 50-year championship drought in style. MVP Mahomes rescued the Chiefs from their third consecutive double-digit deficit of that postseason, starting the fourth-quarterback comeback with a third-and-15 completion to WR Tyreek Hill on a spectacular 44-yard throw. RB Damien Williams’ pair of TDs late in the final period provided the coup de grâce.

23. LVII (57, 2022) Chiefs 38, Eagles 35

What a preamble. A fun and frenetic event for 55 minutes of game action, Mahomes and Philly QB Jalen Hurts – he probably should’ve gotten the MVP award after accounting for 374 yards of offense and four TDs – trading haymakers for most of the night. But the holding penalty called on Eagles CB James Bradberry during K.C.’s final drive rendered the ending anticlimactic, Mahomes bleeding out the clock before Harrison Butker’s game-winning, chip-shot FG. Felt like what should have been an all-time classic wound up with a cheapened conclusion.

24. XXXI (31, 1996) Packers 35, Patriots 21

Thirty years after winning the first Super Bowl, the Pack returned to win their third as Gulf Coast native Favre passed for two TDs and rushed for another in front of a New Orleans crowd. However return man Desmond Howard was named MVP.

25. XXXIX (39, 2004) Patriots 24, Eagles 21

New England withstood a late Philly charge – or did the Pats benefit from a lack of conditioning on the part of Eagles QB Donovan McNabb? – to become the second team to win three Super Bowls in four years.

26. XVII (17, 1982) Washington 27, Miami Dolphins 17

MVP John Riggins’ 43-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter gave Washington a 20-17 lead it wouldn’t relinquish and coach Joe Gibbs the first of his three titles. Riggins finished with a then-record 166 yards, giving him a record 610 in four playoff games during a strike-bloated postseason.

27. XXX (30, 1995) Cowboys 27, Steelers 17

Dallas endured, thanks to some gift interceptions from Pittsburgh QB Neil O’Donnell, and became the first team to win three Super Bowls in a four-year span. The Cowboys also joined the 49ers as five-time Super Sunday winners.

28. XVI (16, 1981) 49ers 26, Bengals 21

San Francisco launched its dynasty and Montana won the first of his three Super Bowl MVP awards. The Niners hung on thanks in part to a key goal-line stand to thwart Cincinnati, which scored three second-half touchdowns after trailing 20-0 at halftime.

29. XLI (41, 2006) Indianapolis Colts 29, Chicago Bears 17

MVP Peyton Manning earned his only ring with Indy, while Tony Dungy became the first Black coach to win on Super Sunday amid a rainy night in South Florida.

30. VII (7, 1972) Dolphins 14, Washington 7

Miami’s ‘No Name Defense’ didn’t allow a point – Washington scored on K Garo Yepremian’s unforgettable special teams blunder – as the Dolphins, deemed underdogs by some, completed what’s still the only undefeated season (17-0) of the Super Bowl era.

31. XXII (22, 1987) Washington 42, Broncos 10

QB Doug Williams struck a social blow as the first Black quarterback to win the Super Bowl after orchestrating a breathtaking, 35-point second quarter that saw him throw four TD passes on his way to MVP honors. Timmy Smith rushed for 204 yards, a record that still stands, behind “The Hogs,” Washington’s famed offensive line.

32. I (1, 1966) Packers 35, Chiefs 10

Green Bay, with help from hung-over backup WR Max McGee (138 receiving yards, 2 TDs), did the expected in the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game – that’s what the Super Bowl was called at the time – which didn’t even sell out the LA Coliseum. However not everyone remembers that Vince Lombardi’s troops only led by four points at halftime.

33. XXI (21, 1986) Giants 39, Broncos 20

MVP Phil Simms had one of the greatest Super Sundays, completing 22 of 25 passes for 268 yards and three TDs, as the Giants rode 30 second-half points to their first Super Bowl triumph.

34. V (5, 1970) Baltimore Colts 16, Cowboys 13

It was the first Super Bowl with any sense of drama as rookie Jim O’Brien, who had an extra point blocked earlier in the game, drilled the decisive 32-yard FG with 5 seconds left. But a sloppy game was marred by 11 turnovers and a rib injury to Colts QB Johnny Unitas.

35. LIII (53, 2018) Patriots 13, Los Angeles Rams 3

This one lacked the offensive fireworks that had been a hallmark of the season. But even if there were nearly as many punts (14) as total points in a game where New England matched Pittsburgh with its sixth Lombardi – while putting a dent in McVay’s genius label – this matchup wasn’t lacking for drama. It was only the second Super Bowl to enter the fourth quarter with the score tied (3-3) though, ultimately, the Rams would match Miami’s 47-year-old mark for fewest points scored on Super Sunday.

36. XXVIII (28, 1993) Cowboys 30, Bills 13

Buffalo gave Dallas a better fight, leading 13-6 at the half, in a rematch but ultimately couldn’t contain league MVP (and Super Bowl MVP) Emmitt Smith (132 rushing yards, 2 TDs). It was the Bills’ fourth consecutive Super Bowl loss, a dual accomplishment and curse.

37. XL (40, 2005) Steelers 21, Seahawks 10

Pittsburgh joined the club of five-time Lombardi Trophy winners as RB Jerome Bettis ended his career in style in Detroit (his hometown) and Roethlisberger, 23, became the youngest quarterback to win the game despite forgettable numbers and amid controversial officiating that hurt Seattle.

38. 50 (2015) Broncos 24, Panthers 10

Super Bowl MVP Von Miller (2½ sacks, 2 forced fumbles) terrorized league MVP Cam Newton from the start, triggering a golden defensive effort on Super Sunday’s golden anniversary and allowing Peyton Manning to shift into game-management mode as he captured his long-awaited second crown in what turned out to be his final NFL appearance.

39. XIX (19, 1984) 49ers 38, Dolphins 16

A highly anticipated matchup between Montana and Dan Marino fizzled after one quarter. MVP Montana (331 yards, 3 TDs) completely outclassed fellow western Pennsylvania native Marino (in his lone Super Bowl), as the Niners became the first team to win 18 games in a season.

40. XI (11, 1976) Oakland Raiders 32, Minnesota Vikings 14

At the sun-splashed Rose Bowl, the Raiders won their first title – and only one under coach John Madden – by physically dominating the Purple People Eaters. The Vikings failed to win the Super Bowl in their fourth and most recent attempt.

41. IX (9, 1974) Steelers 16, Vikings 6

After 42 barren seasons, a young Steel Curtain gave Pittsburgh its first NFL title thanks to suffocating defense and MVP Franco Harris’ 158 rushing yards, a Super Bowl record at the time.

42. XX (20, 1985) Bears 46, Patriots 10

The upstart Patriots actually led 3-0 before the vaunted ’85 Bears defense shuffled its way to a blowout that didn’t include the touchdown Hall of Famer Walter Payton had long desired.

43. XXXIII (33, 1998) Broncos 34, Falcons 19

Elway’s final game minted him as an all-time great, Denver repeating thanks to an MVP effort (336 passing yards, TD pass, TD run) from its 38-year-old gunslinger.

44. XXVII (27, 1992) Cowboys 52, Bills 17

Dallas’ Triplets – MVP QB Troy Aikman (4 TD passes), RB Smith (108 rush yards, TD) and WR Michael Irvin (114 receiving yards, 2 TDs) – were too much for the Bills (9 turnovers) in the final Super Bowl played at the iconic Rose Bowl. However Buffalo WR Don Beebe’s goal-line strip of DT Leon Lett, who was returning a recovered fumble, prevented Dallas from setting a Super Sunday scoring record.

45. XV (15, 1980) Oakland Raiders 27, Eagles 10

With the New Orleans Superdome wrapped in a yellow ribbon welcoming home American hostages from Iran, the Raiders were less than hospitable to Philly as they became the first wild-card team to go all the way.

46. IV (4, 1969) Chiefs 23, Vikings 7

In a dominant performance, the Chiefs ensured the AFL-NFL rivalry would forever be knotted 2-2 just months before the leagues officially merged. QB Len Dawson won MVP honors after being erroneously linked to a gambling scandal before the game.

47. II (2, 1967) Packers 33, Oakland Raiders 14

The aging Pack won their fifth and final championship of the 1960s in Lombardi’s last game coaching the franchise.

48. XVIII (18, 1983) Los Angeles Raiders 38, Washington 9

Washington entered the game viewed as one of the most formidable teams of all time. The Raiders put that notion to rest with MVP Marcus Allen (then-record 191 rushing yards) providing the exclamation point with his epic 74-yard TD run.

49. XXIX (29, 1994) 49ers 49, San Diego Chargers 26

No one gave the Bolts a chance, and the Niners proved that outlook correct. MVP Steve Young emerged from Montana’s shadow to pass for a game-record six TDs as San Francisco became the first team to win five Super Bowls.

50. LV (55, 2020) Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31, Chiefs 9

The ballyhooed battle between Brady and Mahomes – ‘The GOAT vs. The Kid’ – never materialized, the showdown every bit as dissatisfying as Montana vs. Marino years before. TB12 was stellar (3 TD passes) on the way to bolstering his legacy with a seventh ring and fifth Super Bowl MVP trophy. Fleeing on a bad foot behind a tattered O-line, Mahomes had the worst game of his career as the Bucs, largely propelled by their relentless defense, became the first team to hoist the Lombardi on its home field.

51. XXXVII (37, 2002) Buccaneers 48, Oakland Raiders 21

It’s remembered as the Jon Gruden Bowl after the coach was traded from the Raiders to Tampa Bay before the season. But an elite defense that returned three Rich Gannon INTs for TDs highlighted the Bucs’ first title.

52. XXIV (24, 1989) 49ers 55, Broncos 10

Montana saved his best Super Sunday for last, winning his third MVP with 297 passing yards and five touchdowns as the Niners repeated while setting Super Bowl records for points scored and margin of victory.

53. XXVI (26, 1991) Washington 37, Bills 24

The game wasn’t as close as the score indicates. Washington won its third and final championship under Gibbs, who had a different quarterback each time, including MVP Mark Rypien on this day.

54. XII (12, 1977) Cowboys 27, Broncos 10

In the first Super Bowl staged indoors (the Superdome opened in 1975), Dallas crushed its former quarterback, Craig Morton, and error-prone Denver (eight turnovers). It’s the only Super Bowl with co-MVPs (D-linemen Harvey Martin and Randy White).

55. VIII (8, 1973) Dolphins 24, Vikings 7

MVP Larry Csonka rushed for a then-record 145 yards (QB Bob Griese only threw seven passes) as Miami repeated with a team some consider stronger than the 1972 17-0 group.

56. XXXV (35, 2000) Ravens 34, Giants 7

One of the most dominant defenses in history pitched a shutout (the Giants’ points came via kickoff return). Controversy swirled around Lewis all week, but he finished it with MVP honors.

57. VI (6, 1971) Cowboys 24, Dolphins 3

Coach Tom Landry’s team finally shed a reputation for choking in big games by holding Miami to a FG (tied for fewest points with the 2018 Rams) on a 39-degree day at New Orleans’ Tulane Stadium.

58. XLVIII (48, 2013) Seahawks 43, Broncos 8

The chasm between pre-game expectations and final outcome was likely the widest in Super Bowl history. Seattle’s Legion of Boom defense stifled a Peyton Manning-led offense that scored a league-record 606 points.

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The Kansas City Chiefs will go for a Super Bowl three-peat with another repeat.

A year after a rematch with the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL’s big game, coach Andy Reid, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and company meet the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl for the second time in three years. The Chiefs beat the Eagles, 38-35, in Super Bowl 57 to capture their second Lombardi Trophy with Reid and Mahomes in the fold.

That triumph, the first title during Kansas City’s current back-to-back run, adds another element of intrigue now that these teams are set to take the field again, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 9. This time around, the Eagles have running back Saquon Barkley. The Chiefs, meanwhile, continue to win close games behind the wizardry of Reid and Mahomes and a dominant defense that’s often overlooked because of the team’s big names on offense.

Experts are predicting another tight game in this Super Bowl. Here’s a look at some early predictions and odds that are rolling in ahead of Super Bowl 59, as well as how to watch the NFL’s biggest game this year.

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Super Bowl predictions: Chiefs vs. Eagles

USA TODAY: Split on Chiefs or Eagles

• Jacob Camenker: Chiefs 23, Eagles 20
• Joe Rivera: Chiefs 28, Eagles 24
• Ayrton Ostly: Eagles 28, Chiefs 25 
• Tom Viera: Eagles 31, Chiefs 28
• Nick Brinkerhoff: Chiefs 27, Eagles 23

ESPN: Most experts are picking Chiefs

• Stephania Bell: Chiefs
• Dan Graziano: Chiefs
• Matt Bowen: Eagles
• Matt Miller: Chiefs
• Eric Moody: Chiefs
• Dan Orlovsky: Chiefs
• Aaron Schatz: Chiefs
• Lindsey Thiry: Chiefs
• Seth Walder: Eagles
• Seth Wickersham: Chiefs
• Field Yates: Chiefs

Arizona Republic: Chiefs 30, Eagles 27

‘Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Andy Reid just know how to win in the postseason and their legends will only grow with a third straight Super Bowl title in a narrow win over Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and the Eagles.’

New York Post: Takes the Chiefs (-1.5)

‘The stats do not favor the Chiefs, there’s truly nothing analytically that points to the Chiefs being favored. … Expect a close game where the betting public backs Mahomes and the betting lines continue to grow.’

Bleacher Report: Eagles 28, Chiefs 24

‘Barkley was not on the roster the last time these teams met in the Super Bowl, but he is playing at an MVP level for the Eagles. He posted 442 yards and five touchdowns in the team’s three NFC playoff games and can help Philadelphia keep Mahomes on the sideline by controlling the clock and game in New Orleans. The Eagles are also perfectly suited to pick up the short-yardage plays that proved to be Buffalo’s undoing in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game.’

Pro Football Network: Eagles 27, Chiefs 24

‘The Chiefs have the coaching advantage, and it’s hard to pick against Mahomes in big moments. This is a true 50-50 game … The numbers say the Eagles should be favored.’

Super Bowl 2025 odds, lines: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles

The Kansas City Chiefs are slight favorites over the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of Super Bowl 59, according to BetMGM.

Odds as of Wednesday, Jan. 29

• Spread: Chiefs (-1.5)
• Moneylines: Chiefs (-130); Bills (+110)
• Over/under: 49.5

How to watch Super Bowl 59: TV, streaming for Chiefs vs. Eagles

Super Bowl 59 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will be broadcast nationally on Fox and available via stream on Tubi. The game can also be streamed with Fubo, which has a free trial.

• Date: Feb. 9
• Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Caesars Superdome (New Orleans)
• TV: Fox
• Streaming: Tubi, Fubo

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The start and end of the professional golf season is a blurry concept because the offseason can be amorphous, depending on the golfer.

The Tour Championship that crowns the PGA Tour’s 2024 FedEx Cup champion in August gives way to a fall schedule of tournaments that mostly feature fields of up-and-comers and those trying to maintain their spot on tour. Last year, the Presidents Cup was played in September. This year, the Ryder Cup will be contested in September.

The Hero Challenge hosted by Tiger Woods in November brings some of the top PGA Tour golfers together in the same field, and then Woods played alongside his son, Charlie, again at the PNC Championship in December. That’s also when Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler faced Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in the latest edition of The Showdown. Add in the virtual TGL competition, and there’s golf in some form seemingly all the time.

So in case you haven’t been watching, the 2025 golf season is already underway for some notable golfers and the action picks up significantly this week with big names like defending player of the year Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth each scheduled to make their season debut on the PGA Tour at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Next week, LIV Golf will begin its third season in direct competition. Then The Players Championship will happen, and The Masters will be right around the corner.

Here’s more on the 2025 schedule for the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, as well as how to watch this week’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and more events this golf season:

PGA Tour 2025 schedule

The PGA Tour’s 39-event FedEx Cup regular season began on Jan. 2 with the opening round of The Sentry in Maui, the first of two events in Hawaii and the first of eight signature events on the schedule.

This is the second season in which the PGA Tour goes with a reimagined scheduling model featuring the new, elevated designation. These tournaments have limited fields, no cut, larger purses and more FedEx Cup points to entice the best PGA Tour golfers to play together more regularly, in addition to the four majors, The PLAYERS Championship and the FedEx Cup playoffs. This week’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is the second signature event of the season.

Below is the full 2025 PGA Tour schedule:

PGA Tour FedEx Cup 2025 regular season schedule, results

• Jan. 2-5: The Sentry (Plantation Course at Kapalua; Maui, Hawaii)* — Winner: Hideki Matsuyama (-8)
• Jan. 9-12: Sony Open (Waialau Country Club, Honolulu) — Winner: Nick Taylor (-16)
• Jan. 16-19: The American Express (Pete Dye Stadium Course; La Quinta, California) — Winner: Sepp Straka (-25)
• Jan. 22-25: Farmers Insurance Open (Torrey Pines Golf Course; San Diego) — Winner: Harris English (-8)
• Jan. 30-Feb. 2: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (Pebble Beach Golf Links; Pebble Beach, California)*
• Feb. 6-9: WM Phoenix Open (TPC Scottsdale; Scottsdale, Arizona)
• Feb. 13-16: Genesis Invitational (Torrey Pines Golf Course; San Diego)*
• Feb. 20-23: Mexico Open at VidantaWorld (VidantaWorld; Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico)
• Feb. 27-March 2: Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches (PGA National Resort; Palm Beach Gardens, Florida)
• March 6-9: Arnold Palmer Invitational (Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club and Lodge; Orlando, Florida)*
• March 6-9: Puerto Rico Open (Grand Reserve Golf Club; Rio Grande, Puerto Rico)
• March 13-16: The PLAYERS Championship (TPC Sawgrass; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida)
• March 20-23: Valspar Championship (Innisbrook Resort; Palm Harbor, Florida)
• March 27-30: Texas Children’s Houston Open (Memorial Park Golf Course; Houston)
• April 3-6: Valero Texas Open (TPC San Antonio; San Antonio)
• April 10-13: The Masters (Augusta National Golf Club; Augusta, Georgia)^
• April 17-20: RBC Heritage (Harbour Town Golf Links; Hilton Head Island, South Carolina)
• April 17-20: Corales Puntacana Championship (Puntacana Resort & Club; Puntacana, Dominican Republic)
• April 24-27: Zurich Classic of New Orleans (TPC Louisiana; Avondale, Louisiana)
• May 1-4: The CJ Cup Byron Nelson (TPC Craig Ranch; McKinney, Texas)
• May 8-11: Truist Championship (The Philadelphia Cricket Club; Philadelphia)*
• May 8-11: Myrtle Beach Classic (Dunes Golf and Beach Club; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina)
• May 15-18: PGA Championship (Quail Hollow Club; Charlotte)^
• May 22-25: Charles Schwab Challenge (Colonial Country Club; Fort Worth, Texas)
• May 29-June 1: The Memorial Tournament (Muirfield Village Golf Club; Dublin, Ohio)*
• June 5-8: RBC Canadian Open (TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley; Caledon, Ontario)
• June 12-15: U.S. Open (Oakmont Country Club; Oakmont, Pennsylvania)^
• June 19-22: Travelers Championship (TPC River Highlands; Cromwell, Connecticut)*
• June 26-29: Rocket Classic (Detroit Golf Club; Detroit)
• July 3-6: John Deere Classic (TPC Deere Run; Silvis, Illinois)
• July 10-13: Genesis Scottish Open (The Renaissance Club; North Berwick, Scotland)
• July 10-13: ISCO Championship (Hurstbourne Country Club; Louisville, Kentucky)
• July 17-20: The Open Championship (Royal Portrush Golf Club; Portrush, Northern Ireland)^
• July 17-20: Barracuda Championship (Tahoe Mountain Club; Truckee, California)
• July 24-27: 3M Open (TPC Twin Cities; Blaine, Minnesota)
• July 31-Aug. 3: Wyndham Championship (Sedgefield Country Club; Greensboro, North Carolina)

^Major*Signature event

2025 FedEx Cup Playoffs

• Aug. 7-10: FedEx St. Jude Championship (TPC Southwind; Memphis, Tennessee)
• Aug. 14-17: BMW Championship (Caves Valley Golf Club; Owings Mills, Maryland)
• Aug. 21-24: The Tour Championship (East Lake Golf Club; Atlanta)

2025 PGA Tour fall schedule

• Sep. 11-14: Procare Championship (Silverado Resort; Napa, California)
• Sep. 26-28: The Ryder Cup (Bethpage State Park; Farmingdale, New York)
• Oct. 2-5: Sanderson Farms Championship (The Country Club of Jackson; Jackson, Mississippi)
• Oct. 9-12: Baycurrent Classic (Yokohama Country Club; Yokohama, Japan)
• Oct. 23-26: Black Desert Championship (Black Desert Resort; Ivins, Utah)
• Nov. 6-9: World Wide Technology Championship (El Cardonal at Diamante; Los Cabos, Mexico)
• Nov. 13-16: Butterfield Bermuda Championship (Port Royal Golf Course; Southampton, Bermuda)
• Nov. 20-23: The RSM Classic (Sea Island Golf Club; St. Simons Island, Georgia)
• Dec. 4-7: Hero World Challenge (Albany GC; Albany, The Bahamas)
• Dec. 12-14: Grant Thornton Invitational (Tiburon Golf Club; Naples, Florida)

How to watch, stream 2025 PGA Tour events

The PGA TOUR season will be televised on a variety of networks, most notably NBC, CBS, and the Golf Channel. Events broadcast by NBC will also be streamed on Peacock, while tournaments aired by CBS can be streamed through Paramount+. All PGA Tour events are available to stream on PGA TOUR LIVE via ESPN+. You can also stream PGA Tour events with Fubo, which is offering a free trial.

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LIV Golf 2025 schedule

LIV Golf finalized its 14-event 2025 schedule in January as the Saudi-backed PGA Tour competitor (and perhaps still a future merger partner) prepares for its third season after poaching some of the world’s best golfers over the years. The action begins next month in Riyadh, with tournaments scheduled in nine countries and five stops in the United States.

• Feb. 6-8: LIV Golf Riyadh (Riyadh Golf Club; Riyadh, Saudia Arabia)
• Feb. 14-16: LIV Golf Adelaide (The Grange Golf Club; Adelaide, Australia)
• March 7-9: LIV Golf Hong Kong (Hong Kong Golf Club at Fanling; Fanling, Hong Kong)
• March 14-17: LIV Golf Singapore (Sentosa Golf Club; Singapore)
• April 4-6: LIV Golf Miami (Trump National Doral; Doral, Florida)
• April 25-27: LIV Golf Mexico City (Club de Golf Chapultepec; Naucalpan, Mexico)
• May 2-4: LIV Golf Korea (Jack Nicklaus Golf Course; Incheon, South Korea)
• June 6-8: LIV Golf DC (Robert Trent Jones Golf Club; Gainesville, Virginia)
• June 27-29: LIV Golf Dallas (Maridoe Golf Club; Carrolton, Texas)
• July 11-13: LIV Golf Analucia (Real Club Valderrama; Sotogrande, Spain)
• July 25-27: LIV Golf UK (JCB Golf & Country Club; Rocester, England)
• Aug. 8-10: LIV Golf Chicago (Bolingbrook Country Club; Bolingbrook, Illinois)
• Aug. 15-17: LIV Golf Indianapolis (The Club at Chatham Hills; Westfield, Indiana)
• Aug. 22-24: LIV Golf Team Championship Michigan (The Cardinal at St. John’s; Plymouth, Michigan)

How to watch, stream LIV Golf 2025

LIV Golf announced in January a multi-year agreement with FOX Sports to air live coverage of LIV Golf events beginning this season. All three days of LIV Golf tournament competition will air live across the FOX family of networks, with more than half of the League’s schedule airing on FOX or FS1. Select rounds will air on FS2, FOX Business Network and the FOX Sports App All LIV Golf coverage will also be streamed on the FOX Sports App and to LIV Golf+ app subscribers.

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Three former employees of a high school football powerhouse in California have filed a lawsuit against the school and its longtime coach, alleging financial mismanagement within the football program, including embezzlement and fraud.

In the lawsuit, which was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court last month, the former employees at St. John Bosco High School claim that football coach Jason Negro eschewed standard accounting practices by distributing payments for the program with cash from a safe he kept in his office. He and his assistant coaches used the cash to pay tuition bills for players, the lawsuit alleges, as well as food and alcoholic beverages at staff retreats.

Plaintiffs Brian Wickstrom, Melanie Marcaurel and Derek Barraza − all of whom were fired by the school last year − allege that Negro committed tax fraud and embezzlement by not properly accounting for the incoming and outgoing payments and by using some of the football program’s funds to pay for meals and beverages.

Negro told The Los Angeles Times, which first reported the lawsuit Tuesday, that ‘an independent investigation has already been conducted and all the facts will come to light in court.’

In response to a request for comment from USA TODAY Sports, St. John Bosco principal Ernest Antonelli wrote in an email that the lawsuit reflects ‘the perspective of disgruntled former employees.’

‘These allegations are false, and St. John Bosco will defend itself against these allegations in court,’ Antonelli said.

A spokesperson for the Salesian Society, the religious order which oversees the school, did not immediately reply to an email seeking comment.

Negro has been the head coach at St. John Bosco since 2010, helping shape the school’s program into one of the best in the country. The Braves have won four state titles and finished the 2022 season as USA TODAY Sports Super 25 national champions. Quarterbacks Josh Rosen and DJ Uiagalelei are among the notable former players who went on to play football in college or the NFL.

The lawsuit claims that St. John Bosco’s football success, however, helped insulate the program from oversight and accountability. It alleges that Negro and his staff paid for the tuition of players under the guise of donations from anonymous donors and did not properly account for football program revenue from camps, clinics, parking and raffles.

Marcaurel, the former chief financial officer at the school, learned of Negro’s alleged financial mismanagement and requested that he provide invoices and receipts for transactions that, according to the lawsuit, were previously handled in cash. The ensuing conflict led to the involvement of the Salesian Society and, eventually, the firings of Marcaurel, Wickstrom and Barraza.

Wickstrom previously served as St. John Bosco’s president and CEO, while Barraza was the vice president of technology. The trio of former employees allege that their firings were retaliatory and are seeking unspecified monetary damages, including back pay and compensation for emotional distress, pain and suffering.

Contact Tom Schad at tschad@usatoday.com or on social media @tomschad.bsky.social.

(This story has been updated to include new details and a video.)

Let’s begin with the undeniable truth that not every NFL draft provides a generational quarterback. 

Generationally speaking, of course.

Joe Burrow isn’t generational. Nor is Trevor Lawrence or Caleb Williams or any other quarterback not named Patrick Mahomes. 

Now that we’ve cleared that up, we can stop the generational hype of Shedeur Sanders. 

He’s an uber-talented thrower, a player who – despite the challenges of playing for two college teams in transition – put up ridiculous numbers and consistently showed an ability to carry a team.

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He’s worthy of the first overall pick in April’s NFL draft, and the Tennessee Titans would be foolish to not select him.

But he’s not generational, not a can’t-miss, plug-and-play, stand back and watch him cook player. And here’s a dirty draft secret: no one is. 

Mahomes wasn’t, and Tom Brady sure as heck wasn’t, either. Josh Allen was a project, and so was Lamar Jackson — who’s closing in on his third MVP award in six seasons. 

But for the next three months, you’ll hear draft analysts and former coaches and general mangers on television all proclaim Sanders is that generational player. Sanders and his dad, Colorado coach Deion Sanders, will say it, too. 

Shedeur threw for more than 14,000 yards at Jackson State and Colorado, and had a sparkling TD/INT ratio of 134/27. His resume is nearly flawless. 

So if/when the Titans select Sanders No.1 overall, you better believe they’ll say generational, too. And here’s dirty secret No. 2 of the NFL draft: a generational tag provides an easy out for NFL personnel — just in case you blow the pick.

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Because “everyone” would’ve drafted (insert generational quarterback). It’s a no-brainer.

This is no joke, everyone. Just last week, during a season postmortem press conference, Titans president of football operations Chad Brinker told reporters the club won’t pass on a “generational talent.”

If you’re Team Sanders, you want that generational hype. You need that generational hype.

Not because it will bring more NFL contract money (the first round is slotted money), but because it brings more security, more flexibility, to the early years of Shedeur’s NFL career — which leads to the second, generational money, contract. 

You can’t cut or trade or bench a generational quarterback. Losing games can’t be his fault, and must be the club continuing to struggle to provide support to the generational quarterback.

Case in point: Lawrence, who just finished his fourth season in the NFL, and has 83 total touchdowns and 68 turnovers. 

In 60 career games.

He’ll begin his fifth season in the league with his third coach, and all the Jacksonville Jaguars have to show for it is one playoff win in an outlier 2022 season. And a $275 million second contract Lawrence signed last summer.

Want to know why Deion Sanders is adamant about pulling an “Eli” if the whole draft thing doesn’t work out? Because a generational quarterback shouldn’t be forced to play for generationally poor performing NFL franchise. 

By threatening to sit out if the right team doesn’t select Shedeur – like Eli Manning and his dad, Archie, threatened to do in 2004 before the Chargers relented and made a trade with the Giants – Deion is attempting to circumvent the system and strong-arm even more security for his son. 

Manning won two Super Bowls with the Giants, and could be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year, in his first year eligible. Precedent is clearly there.

So yeah, Deion (and Shedeur) want their generational cake ― and want to eat it, too.

Look, this is the lay of the land now. It’s a generational world, and we’re all living in it.

In the history of the NFL draft, there have been four quarterbacks selected No.1 overall that have been enshrined in Canton: Terry Bradshaw, John Elway, Troy Aikman and Peyton Manning.

I’m no mathematician, but the odds of the latest “generational” quarterback in the NFL draft developing into a Hall of Famer and living up to the hype are slim at best. 

Generationally speaking, of course. 

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

Putting De’Aaron Fox in a San Antonio Spurs uniform is tantalizing.

Pairing Fox with rising star Victor Wembanyama would accelerate the trajectory of Wembanyama as an offensive and defensive force and the Spurs’ championship aspirations.

Though the Spurs are Fox’s preferred destination in a trade, a person familiar with the situation told USA TODAY Sports getting him to San Antonio depends on more than Fox’s wish. The person requested anonymity so he could speak freely about Fox’s future.

The Sacramento Kings have a say in the deal and want the best value in return, including a point guard replacement for Fox, who is 27 and has one season and $37 million left on his contract after this season. Fox, who averages 25.2 points, 6.2 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals, will be a free agent in the summer of 2026.

Potential landings spots for De’Aaron Fox in a trade

San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs want to maximize Wembanyama’s potential individually and for the franchise. Adding an All-Star caliber point guard in his prime would do that. The Spurs have first-round draft picks and players on the roster, such as Keldon Johnson and rookie Stephon Castle, that could make a trade palatable for the Kings.

Houston Rockets

The ascending Rockets would have to give up some of their young talent and first-round picks for Fox. Would Houston be willing to interrupt the good thing it has going with a major roster change?

Miami Heat

Fox is interested in playing elsewhere and so is Jimmy Butler. Simple enough, and it would take Miami time to convince Fox that that’s the place for him long term.

Orlando Magic

Fox, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner would form a nice trio. This trade would be a bit trickier given Orlando’s payroll and players who are untouchable in a trade unless the Magic were willing to part ways with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.

Brooklyn Nets

Brooklyn has draft picks and are always on the lookout for the kind of the star-driven deal that can help it become a contender. Ben Simmons’ expiring deal is attractive.

Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers would love a point guard like Fox who can create for himself and others, and he would take pressure off LeBron James and Anthony Davis on both ends of the court. How willing the Kings are to trade Fox to a divisional foe and without a starting point guard coming back provide likely sticking points.

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The race to be one of the four No. 1 seeds in the NCAA men’s tournament is on.

As the majority of the teams are trying to do all they can to boost their resume just make the tournament field, there are a select few that are not only virtual locks to be part of March Madness, but also get selected one of the four top seeds in the field of 68.

Having the No. 1 designation next to your name doesn’t ensure a forthcoming national championship, but it does offer a great possibility. Not only does it offer a favorable path to the Final Four, but history is on its side; six of the past seven champions were No. 1 seeds.

Selection Sunday is still about seven weeks away − plenty of time for teams to strengthen or fall apart − but the picture of who will be the top seeds in each region is starting to become clear. Here’s a look at the current No. 1 seeds in the latest edition of USA TODAY Sports Bracketology, why they are there, what’s next for them and who else is in contention for the coveted spots.

Auburn

Record: 18-1. Quad 1 record: 11-1. NET Ranking: 1.

Why Auburn is here: When it comes to resumes, no one has as good of one as the Tigers. The 11 Quad 1 wins are the most in Division I, and they are the only team with fewer than two losses − and it was a quality defeat, against strong Duke team in Cameron Indoor Stadium. For as dominant as Auburn has been most of the season, it’s coming off a nail-biting week. It just avoided a last-second shot against Georgia and in one of the biggest matchups of the season, took down Tennessee in a hard-fought contest. While battered and bruised against the Volunteers, it got star center Johni Broome back to help nab another win against a top 10 team.

What’s next: Auburn will be on the road against teams in the bottom half of the SEC, with a trip to LSU on Wednesday and No. 23 Mississippi on Saturday.

Duke

Record: 17-2. Quad 1 record: 5-2. NET Ranking: 3.

Why Duke is here: Led by freshman phenom Cooper Flagg, the Blue Devils have been practically unstoppable for two months. Duke is on a 14-game win streak that includes a victory against Auburn in what is by far the best win any team has this season. It has been on an absolute tear in the ACC while a perfect conference record and has won its nine league games by an average of 21.2 points. The Blue Devils are coming off one of their closest wins in recent weeks, a 10-point victory over North Carolina State.

What’s next: A visit from the team down Tobacco Road with Duke renewing its rivalry with North Carolina on Saturday.

Iowa State

Record: 17-3. Quad 1 record: 6-3. NET Ranking: 6.

Why Iowa State is here: One of the most experienced teams in the country, Iowa State continues to build off the 29 wins it achieved last season and is gunning for the school’s first ever No. 1 seed. After narrowly losing to Auburn in a thriller at the Maui Invitational, the Cyclones rattled off 12 consecutive wins, five of which were Quad 1 games. However, T.J. Otzelberger’s club has been rattled in recent weeks and the No. 1 spot is a bit shakier than before. Iowa State fell at West Virginia earlier this month and lost Monday after Arizona forced overtime on a Caleb Love’s buzzer-beater from beyond halfcourt.

What’s next: The Cyclones return home to face Kansas State on Saturday before playing at No. 11 Kansas on Monday in the second meeting between the top 15 teams.

Alabama

Record: 17-3 Quad 1 record: 5-3. NET Ranking: 7.

Why Alabama is here: The second SEC team currently projected to be a No. 1 seed, Alabama is the only other team in the league besides Auburn with fewer than two conference losses. Nate Oats loves his fast-paced offense and the Crimson Tide are the highest-scoring team in the country. They’ve scored at least 90 points in four of the first seven SEC games. After a bad performance against Mississippi, Alabama has responded with a three-game win streak that includes a tough road win at Kentucky. Most recently, Alabama held off LSU at home.

What’s next: In the ‘easy’ part of its SEC schedule, Alabama will visit No. 13 Mississippi State on Wednesday and returns home to host Georgia on Saturday.

Just on the outside

Tennessee

Record: 17-4. Quad 1 record: 5-4. NET Ranking: 4

Why Tennessee is here: A team that didn’t have much trouble to start the season with a 14-0 record is starting to feel the effects of the tough SEC. The Volunteers have dropped back-to-back games at the hands of Auburn and Kentucky, and it has lost four of their last six. Still, Tennessee remains a contender for a top seed. It has an elite backcourt with Chaz Lanier and Zakai Zeigler − one of the top passers in the country. The defense is also among the elite, allowing only a third-best 59.3 points per game. Aside from the loss to Florida, the Volunteers have also come close in its defeats to Vanderbilt, Auburn and Kentucky.

What’s next: The Volunteers will attempt to get revenge on Florida when they host the Gators on Saturday in the fourth game against a top 15 team in a row.

Florida

Record: 18-2. Quad 1 record: 4-2. NET Ranking: 5.

Why Florida is here: Another SEC team that had an impressive win streak to start the season, Florida boasts an elite scoring offense that is aided by its ability to crash the boards for second-chance opportunities. After suffering its first loss of the season in a shootout against Kentucky to start January, the Gators bounced back by stomping over Tennessee to hand the Volunteers their first loss of the season. The Gators could very well be undefeated with their two losses by a combined seven points.

What’s next: Florida will go for the season sweep against Tennessee in a visit to Knoxville on Saturday.

Michigan State

Record: 18-2. Quad 1 record: 4-2. NET Ranking: 17.

Why Michigan State is here: Tom Izzo is having a resurgence in East Lansing with Michigan State off to one of its best starts in years; the Spartans are on a 13-game win streak, its longest since the 2018-19 season. It’s been a collection of players getting it done for Michigan State, with seven players averaging at least seven points, and they are among the top free-throw shooting teams. Michigan State went into Madison Square Garden to beat Rutgers on Saturday and Tuesday returned home to beat Minnesota.

What’s next: A trip to the Golden State with games against Southern California (Saturday) and UCLA (Tuesday).

Also contenders

Marquette, Houston and Purdue.