Injuries Hamper West Virginia, Arizona in Big 12 Matchup West Virginia and Arizona will square off for the first time in a pivotal Big 12 matchup on Saturday in Tucson, Ariz., but both teams enter the contest facing significant injury concerns and pressure from their fan bases. Key Players Missing for Both Teams West Virginia (3-4, 2-2 Big 12) faces uncertainty at quarterback after Garrett Greene suffered an upper-body injury during the Mountaineers’ 45-18 loss to then-No. 17 Kansas State last week. Greene didn’t play in the second half, and his availability for Saturday’s game remains unclear. If Greene is unable to go, backup Nicco Marchiol, a native of Chandler, Ariz., will step in under center. “(Marchiol) is going to

Oregon State, Cal Continue Rivalry as Nonconference Foes Longtime Pac-12 rivals Oregon State and California will renew their rivalry this Saturday, though this time as nonconference opponents. The Beavers (4-3) and Golden Bears (3-4) are set to clash in Berkeley, Calif., with both teams eager to snap their respective losing streaks. Historical Rivalry Takes on a New Twist These two teams have faced off 75 times since their first meeting in 1917, with Cal holding a slight edge in the all-time series at 38-37. However, Oregon State trimmed that lead last year with a thrilling 52-40 victory in Berkeley, a game that was part of their Pac-12 schedule. This year, with both teams in different conference situations, the rivalry takes

Wake Forest Excursions to Stanford, Aiming for .500 Record Wake Forest approaches a pivotal clash against Stanford this Saturday with a straightforward aim: restore their record to .500 and get closer to bowl contention. The Demon Deacons (3-4, 1-2 ACC) are set to clash with the Cardinal (2-5, 1-3) on the West Coast, driven to leverage the momentum acquired from recent wins. A Crucial Challenge for Wake Forest Having emerged victorious in two of their last three outings, head coach Dave Clawson is well aware of the significance of this matchup. “Securing our fourth win before the bye week is crucial for us if we want to reach our goals,” Clawson stated. A triumph over Stanford would elevate the Deacons

Rangers’ Red-Hot OffensePanthers Searching for ConsistencyKey Matchups to WatchGame OutlookPrediction The New York Rangers are off to a scorching start this season, having netted 31 goals in their first six games, and they’ll aim to keep that momentum rolling when they host the Florida Panthers on Thursday night. This matchup is a highly anticipated one, as the Rangers face off against the defending Stanley Cup champions, a team they clashed with in last season’s Eastern Conference Finals. Rangers’ Red-Hot Offense The Rangers have emerged as one of the league’s top offensive juggernauts, leading the NHL in goals. They’re currently riding a four-game winning streak and have set a franchise record for their best-ever start at 5-0-1. New York has scored