Cowboys ‘Recalibrate’ for Prime-Time Showdown with Struggling 49ers The Dallas Cowboys are gearing up for a marquee confrontation on Sunday night against a San Francisco 49ers squad that’s triumphed in their last three encounters, including playoff battles that concluded the Cowboys’ 2021 and 2022 seasons. Following a punishing 47-9 defeat to the Detroit Lions, Dallas (3-3) utilized their bye week for recuperation and redirection, with quarterback Dak Prescott urging his teammates to take the opportunity to ‘reflect internally.’ Prescott’s Message: “Reassess and Restart” Prescott’s disappointment was evident after their recent defeat, and he stressed the significance of every player’s contribution moving forward. “Look in the mirror. Review these six games throughout the bye week. Take a few days to unwind.

Struggling Auburn Looks to Stop the Slide in Kentucky With both Auburn and Kentucky sitting near the bottom of the SEC standings, these two teams will clash Saturday night in Lexington, Ky., each eager to put an end to their frustrating downturn. The matchup showcases two programs that have not met preseason expectations, and for one of them, Saturday provides a vital chance to finally turn things around. Auburn’s Escalating Frustrations Amid Winless Streak Auburn’s season has been highlighted by narrow defeats and squandered chances, landing them at 2-5 overall and winless in the SEC (0-4). The Tigers’ latest defeat, a 21-17 setback against Missouri, epitomized their challenges this season as they relinquished an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter.

No. 13 Indiana Introduces New QB for “College GameDay,” as Washington Comes to Town As the Indiana Hoosiers prepare for one of the most significant games in recent program history, the buzz surrounding Bloomington is electrifying. With ESPN’s College GameDay making its second-ever stop at Indiana, this Saturday’s face-off between No. 13 Indiana (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) and Washington Huskies (4-3, 2-2) guarantees high stakes and widespread attention. A Landmark Occasion for Indiana Football While basketball is often regarded as Indiana’s main sport, this season, football is taking the spotlight. The Hoosiers remain undefeated, captivating fans with remarkable performances, including last week’s commanding 56-7 triumph over Nebraska. Indiana’s offensive power surge has thrust them into playoff conversations, an unusual feat

No. 22 SMU Brings High-Octane Offense to Duke’s Turf No. 22 SMU is on a quest to vie for the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) title, and this Saturday night’s battle against Duke in Durham, N.C., is poised to be a crucial challenge. SMU (6-1, 3-0) enters the game with a four-game winning streak, looking to preserve an immaculate conference record alongside league leaders such as Clemson, Miami, and Pitt. On the other hand, Duke (6-1, 2-1) remains a competitive ACC contender, aware that securing a victory is essential in this penultimate home matchup of their campaign. SMU’s Offensive Surge and Jennings’ Contribution The Mustangs have hit an offensive stride, posting 34 or more points in four consecutive contests. Under head