After the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff ended with blowout games, ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt and Tim Hasselbeck discussed the issue of competitiveness, highlighting the average margin of victory of 19.3 points in the first round. The debate centered around whether Indiana and SMU deserved their bids, despite blowout results being common in both the CFP and NFL playoffs. The statistics revealed that close games are as likely as blowouts, with the championship round having the largest average margin of victory in both leagues.
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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, April 15: UFC 314 results in multiple upward shifts
UFC 314, held on April 12, 2025, in Miami, featured significant outcomes, notably Paddy Pimblett's victory over Michael Chandler, which contributed to shifts in the USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings for several fighters, including Jean Silva, Virna Jandiroba, and Dominick Reyes. In addition, the 2025 PFL World Tournament 2 took place, showcasing wins from Liz Carmouche and Ekaterina Shakalova. For detailed rankings, see the latest pound-for-pound and divisional updates from USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie. Full...
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