Since taking over as head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs in 2016, Kirby Smart has only beaten Alabama once, in the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. However, Smart’s 1-5 record against the Crimson Tide comes entirely from Nick Saban, Smart’s former boss , when he was defensive coordinator in Tuscaloosa from 2008 to 2015.

The duo won four national championships together, and Smart stole one as his opponent, but now, in 2024, when No. 4 Alabama hosts No. 2 Georgia at Bryant Denny Stadium, Smart will look across Nick Saban Field and see another face. In his first season as Saban’s replacement, Kalen DeBoer is off to a 3-0 start, but his team is a home underdog for the first time since Saban’s first season in 2007.

Let’s take a look at the odds for this SEC showdown on Saturday night.

These odds are available on the FanDuel Sportsbook.

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When Saban decided to retire after the end of the 2023 season, there were changes to Alabama’s roster, but it was not gutted. DeBoer kept most of the key players in Tuscaloosa and even brought in center Parker Brailsford from Washington, who provided the offensive line for quarterback Jalen Milroe.

Last year in the SEC Championship, Milroe didn’t complete many passes, only completing 13 of his 23 attempts, but those 13 completions went for 192 yards and two touchdowns. Perhaps even more important than Milroe’s penchant for big plays, Alabama also won the battle in the trenches, holding Georgia to 78 rushing yards and gaining 114.

With 17-year-old freshman receiver Ryan Williams, Milroe still has a deep threat through the air, and given Georgia’s recent spate of injuries, the Bulldogs could be outgunned at the line of scrimmage. Georgia is without right guard Tate Ratledge, defensive linemen Mykel Williams and Jordan Hall are both questionable and Warren Brinson is listed as probable.

The lack of depth created by these injuries on the interior could make it difficult for quarterback Carson Beck and the Georgia offense to keep up with Milroe, especially if offensive coordinator Mike Bobo doesn’t give him a chance to do so.

So far this season, Bobo has relied heavily on a difficult running game, ranking 92nd in success rate, especially on early downs. That means Beck still has a lot of hard work to do in the late stages. Georgia has an average third-down distance of 7.42 yards, which is in the 33rd percentile nationally, with a late-down success rate of 42.9% (41st percentile).

If Bobo Beck continues to hold on to third-and-long, Georgia could suffer its first loss of the season and first regular season loss since November 7, 2020. That and the injury concerns are a big concern, but I’ll predict a 21-20 win for Georgia.

With Jujutsu Kaisen Since the book is slowly losing momentum and is almost coming to an end, the leaks for the final chapter have already caused a stir. The biggest mistake Jujutsu Kaisen Slowly, the serious lack of focus on the characters and the unanswered mysteries became apparent. Despite spending so much time with them, we know little to nothing about them and their characters are not fleshed out enough.

Yuji Itadori, the beloved protagonist, had been through a lot since the Shibuya arc, but that was about it. Fans are confused about where or what his domain extension is or what he might end up doing. Likewise, the famous Gojo Satoru, who is also known to non-anime fans, died far too early. So if the fan favorites couldn’t get the spotlight Jujutsu Kaisenthen who did it? Unfortunately the answer is Sukuna.

The main characters are great but irrelevant

The majority of the characters Jujutsu Kaisen have been well received by the masses. From their eccentric personalities to their attractive looks, Gege Akutami nailed most aspects. Yuji Itadori is a charming protagonist who later suffers a lot and we see him become the hardened protagonist he is now.

Gojo Satoru isn’t just an all-powerful mentor; The pressure to be the strongest is enormous and he has lost too much. Megumi Fushiguro, the boy with so much potential, struggles to find his place in the world of jujutsu sorcery. Maki has suffered so much abuse and oppression at the hands of the elitist, misogynistic Zenin clan. However, in the long run, none of this matters.

After the Shinjuku Showdown arc, the plot started to fall apart. After Gojo Satoru’s tragic death, everyone else was left to pick up the pieces. Sukuna was essentially invincible and it was impossible to give him an advantage after taking over Megumi’s body.

Fans witnessed the deaths of several characters, some of which were incredibly unnecessary, before Yuji finally defeated him. In the end, surprisingly, it was Sukuna who developed the most. He admitted defeat and was a comforting figure to Uraume, something we never thought possible. But why did Gege lose focus on her main characters and elevate Sukuna?

The flaw in Gege Akutami’s character writing

Fans were rightly excited about the return of fan favorite Gojo Satoru, but the strongest wizard was killed off in a disappointing way. It almost felt disrespectful to his character and we all know Akutami notoriously dislikes him. Still, this isn’t a good excuse for how incomplete the author left the storylines of several other major characters. Instead, Akutami gave Sukuna a very powerful conclusion, even though fans were looking forward to his demise for several chapters as he gleefully murdered many.

Sukuna’s conclusion is excellent. He accepts his flaws and lets his soul go through the cycle, refusing to wallow like Mahito. He had paths to follow, but rejected the “curse” and the association that came with it because he feared they would destroy him. #jjk271 pic.twitter.com/UoqnxNkNPj

— Sigmatic (@sigmatic_) September 26, 2024

Sukuna’s conclusion in the manga is undeniably quite interesting. The King of Curses has always been a fascinating character that you love to hate after a while. Unlike Mahito, he learns what loss and defeat are and accepts them. However, it doesn’t really explain why the main characters are incomplete and their development is almost nil. The main trio is largely reduced to the ambitious “power of friendship” trope. Sukuna Ryomen is essentially treated as the main character in the end, despite the lack of Heian-era lore and the hasty defeat.

Jujutsu Kaisen is available on VIZ Media.

The No. 20 Oklahoma State Cowboys will play the No. 23 Kansas State Wildcats in a college football game today. The matchup begins at 11 a.m. CT on ESPN. Fans can watch this game online for free by taking advantage of the free trial offered by Fubo TV, which also offers new users a $30 discount during their first month of service. Likewise, Sling offers new users a first month discount. Alternatively, DirecTV Stream offers a free trial.

Oklahoma State comes into this matchup with a 3-1 record and the team is coming off a tough 22-19 loss to No. 12 Utah. Notably, the Cowboys were down 22-3 midway through the fourth quarter. Oklahoma State tried to mount an incredible comeback in the final six minutes, but they ran out of time.

The Cowboys are looking to bounce back with a win this morning, which will require a great performance from their starting quarterback Alan Bowman. He has thrown for 1,173 yards and 10 touchdowns this season, but also threw four interceptions.

Kansas State also comes into this matchup with a 3-1 record and the team is coming off a 38-9 loss to BYU. The Wildcats struggled to find success offensively as they trailed 31-9 early in the fourth quarter. What’s notable is that Kansas State’s offense had three turnovers, including two interceptions. The team’s starting quarterback, Avery Johnson, will be looking to bounce back this morning as he completed less than 54% of his passes against BYU.

Fans can watch this game online for free by taking advantage of the free trial offered by Fubo TV, which also offers new users a $30 discount during their first month of service. Likewise, Sling offers new users a first month discount. Alternatively, DirecTV Stream offers a free trial.

Head coach Lincoln Riley and the No. 13 USC Trojans face the Wisconsin Badgers in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season. This game begins at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT) on Saturday, September 28th a live broadcast on CBS, And Live streaming on demand for free.

• REGARD: Stream Wisconsin vs. USC live for FREE on Fubo (free trial), stream for free on Paramount+ (free trial), or check out even more streaming options below.

What TV channel is the USC vs. Wisconsin game on today?

When: Kickoff will take place on Saturday, September 28th at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT).

Where: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA

TV channels: CBS or streaming on demand with Paramount Plus.

How to watch live streaming: The best way to watch this game for free is to stream it on Paramount+ (free trial, then just $7.99/month), where huge Big Ten football games are streamed every week. If you don’t have cable, you can still watch this game live for FREE with Fubo (free trial) or with DirecTV Stream (free trial). If you already have a cable connection, you can also watch this game live on CBS Sports Network using your cable or satellite provider login details.

You can use the station search here to find out more about which station CBS is on in your area: Comcast Xfinity, DIRECTV, Dish, Verizon Fios, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice.

USC vs. Wisconsin spread, betting odds

Money line: USC: -650 | WIS: +470

Point distribution: USC: -15.5 | WIS: +15.5

Over/Under: 50.5

Frank Sinatra’s former Southern California home, used for dozens of television and film productions including “Mad Men” and “Dreamgirls,” has come on the market for $7.9 million.

The seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom mid-century modern home in the San Fernando Valley’s Chatsworth neighborhood was built in 1949 by William Pereira, who also designed Los Angeles International Airport.

Sellers Craig Knizek and Blair Chang of The Agency describe the 8,161-square-foot home as “one of the most filmed homes in America” ​​and sits on 13 private acres with panoramic views of the Chatsworth Preserve.

“The Farralone isn’t just a home, it’s a screen star,” say viewers. “Don’t miss the chance to own a glittering piece of Hollywood with a storied past and a bright future.”

JENNIFER LOPEZ’S 2001 LA WEDDING VENUE FOR $7.25MM USD ON THE MARKET

The home brings in more than $1 million each year as a filming location for productions like “Transformers,” “Bewitched” and “Big Little Lies,” while offering “a dazzling mix of luxury, history and income potential.”

The main house features a 50-foot swimming pool, a pergola lounge and a guest house with a private pool. It is slated for equestrian facilities, a vineyard and a recording studio, and has city approval for 10 additional homes on its vast site.

As visitors drive up the nearly mile-long driveway, they are greeted by a long, angular house with windows and spectacular views of the San Fernando Valley. The house is surrounded by large lawns on both sides and the front door is accessed via a stone staircase and path.

Just inside the front door is the foyer with white walls, white flooring and a large window overlooking the front yard as well as unique sculptures.

The foyer then leads to the all-white living room, which is equipped with floor-to-ceiling glass walls, giving the feeling of being outside the room. It also features white furniture, walls and floors, and built-in bookshelves on one wall.

On the other side of the living room, behind the sofas, is an informal dining area, adjacent to a cocktail bar that acts as a barrier between the living area and the kitchen.

On the other side of the cocktail bar is a completely modern, all-white kitchen that offers stunning views of the backyard and the San Fernando Valley via a large window above the sink.

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Other kitchen highlights include a built-in wooden cutting board, a large seven-burner electric cooktop, multiple ovens, white countertops and cabinets, and a television to keep you entertained while you cook. There is also a door leading to the backyard.

Elsewhere in the house is a long hallway that serves as an art gallery with several paintings on the walls and unique sculptures.

One of the highlights of the house is the entertainment room with cozy baby blue armchairs.

The room also features hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace with wood paneling, a dark wood piano, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the pool.

As if the living room and entertainment room weren’t enough, the house features a third common living area with beautiful dark blue sofas and matching curtains and rugs.

Seven bedrooms are located throughout the home, including the spacious master bedroom, which boasts many desirable amenities including a wood-burning fireplace.

One of the home’s biggest selling points is the backyard, which features a 50-foot pool flanked by an L-shaped pergola. Elsewhere in the yard there are huge lawns with enough space for a vineyard and more houses.

Near the pool is a separate pavilion with a gym full of top-of-the-line equipment.

When Sinatra lived there, he got a head start on expanding the property to include additional homes, including a guest house with its own pool.

Just three years ago, the home was on the market for $21.5 million.

“While this offering has been overpriced for the past thirteen years, under new ownership it is finally ready to sell at fair market value,” the sellers said.

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The Colombian will join the defense in place of the injured Chris Richards, making his first Premier League appearance since the first home game against West Ham United.

He started in the League Cup win over Queens Park Rangers and was also involved during the last international break, playing the full 90 points in an outstanding win against Argentina.

Fellow Colombian Daniel Muñoz continues in the right-back role, while new signings Maxence Lacroix and Eddie Nketiah also remain in the starting lineup.

Trevoh Chalobah, who was also loaned out on deadline day, is on the bench for the first time after recovering from injury. There could be a possible debut for him as a substitute, alongside Matt Turner, Franco Umeh or Asher Agbinone.

Hosts Everton make two changes from the team that drew with Leicester City last weekend: Jarrod Branthwaite replaces Michael Keane for the first time of the season and Vitaliy Mykolenko replaces James Garner.

Everton: Pickford (TW), Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Mangala, A. Doucouré, Lindstrøm, Ndiaye, McNeil, Calvert-Lewin.

Substitutes: Virginia (TW), Keane, Harrison, Beto, O’Brien, Gana, Garner, Iroegbunam, Armstrong.

Palace: Henderson (GK), Muñoz, Lacroix, Guéhi, Lerma, Mitchell, Wharton, Kamada, Eze, Nketiah, Mateta.

Substitutes: Turner (TW), Ward, Chalobah, Schlupp, Clyne, Hughes, Sarr, Umeh, Agbinone.

• Famous and wealthy Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama flew to Las Vegas for Mining Expo 2024
• He shared pictures and videos from the fair’s proceedings while meeting senior officials investing in mining
• Many people praised him and spoke about his commitment to education and technology related to mining

Ibrahim Mahama, a Ghanaian businessman and founder of Engineers and Planners, an indigenously owned West African mining company, shared videos and photos from his trip to Las Vegas, United States of America.

Ibrahim Mahama travels to Las Vegas

In the caption of the Instagram post, Mr. Mahama mentioned that the purpose of his trip to Las Vegas was to attend the Mining Expo 2024.

The Ghanaian millionaire was flying in his private jet and at the carousel post he was seen boarding the plane while two white men saw him off.

The other photos and videos showed him interacting with experts at Mining Expo 2024 as they posed with the various mining equipment and technologies.

Ibrahim Mahama, a mining company owner, has in the past demonstrated his commitment to improving mining in the country. In December 2023, he invested over $4 million each in 200 trucks.

Ibrahim Mahama at Mining Expo 2024.

Reactions to Ibrahim Mahama’s post

Many people took to the comments section to hail Ibrahim Mahama. Others also wished they could meet him as they talked about how influential and empowering he was.

Below are the opinions of social media users:

jay_billionzz said:

“You are blessed that the presidency suits you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽”

plugs_only said:

“Normally people go to Las Vegas to vacation or have fun, but Mr. Ibrahim shows how committed he is to innovating in Las Vegas too.”

joe_pilgrimmes said:

“Great mentor, please bring new businesses to town!!! Congratulations 😍😍❤️❤️🔥🔥”

Forever_uncommon said:

“Please open a road construction business in Ghana. 🙏🙏 I know you can do it and I will be happy to work for you to improve and maintain the quality of roads across Ghana 👏👏😍”

positivebondship said:

“You are doing great things, Africa is proud of you 💪”

godly_god07 said:

“May Allah continue to bless you, Director. Victory is approaching ❤️💯”

gloria.odu1 said:

“I want to meet this man one day… Proud of him and a great mentor”

Tortchaman said:

“Very proud of you brother, my role model, my inspiration! Well done!👏👏👏”

Ibrahim Mahama remembers his big donation

YEN.com.gh reported that renowned businessman Ibrahim Mahama narrated when he donated 20 police vehicles and three generators to the Liberia Airport Authority.

The donation was made in July 2024 and according to him, the intention behind it was that Liberia was a second home for him.

On his Instagram page, he shared a video of his visit to Liberia to make the donation and captioned it recalling the beautiful moment.

Source: YEN.com.gh

It’s one of the most beautiful days in autumn.

Sunday, when we revert to standard time, means something different to everyone.

Whether it’s the extra hour before the bars close, the extra hour of sleep you get in the morning, the knowledge that you’ll be early for Sunday church, or the excitement when you have a shorter wait for a table at brunch, the extra hour beautiful autumn present.

When do we return to standard time?

Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November. This year the return date is Sunday, November 3rd.

What should you do before you fall behind on November 3rd?

Before you go to bed on Saturday, November 2nd, you must set the clocks in your house back one hour. It’s also a good time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors.

The New Orleans Saints suffered their first loss of the season last week, losing 15-12 to the Philadelphia Eagles. Quarterback Derek Carr threw for just 142 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the loss, but where will he land in the Week 4 fantasy football rankings? Carr and the Saints take on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, a defense he torched for 264 yards and four touchdowns in his last meeting with Atlanta.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara is a given to add to your Week 4 fantasy football roster, but you should list a player like wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, who didn’t record a single catch in last week’s loss could after he finished with at least 70 receiving yards and a touchdown in the first two weeks? Before you decide on your fantasy football lineups, be sure to check out the Advanced Computer Model Week 4 fantasy football rankings at SportsLine.

When it comes to ranking players, SportsLine’s model has outperformed human experts in fantasy football in recent seasons, especially when there have been wide differences in rankings. Over the course of a season, this can literally be the difference between winning the league and going home empty-handed.

The same model has a proven track record of providing fantasy football picks, including being one step ahead of players like AJ Brown, Jonathan Taylor, Derrick Henry, Christian McCaffrey, Alvin Kamara, and Jahmyr Gibbs. Anyone who relied on such players could secure the championship title.

Now the model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, has released its fantasy football rankings for Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season. Head over to SportsLine now to see them.

The best fantasy football picks of Week 4

A surprise in Week 4: The model is fading Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, who was used in 81% of CBS Sports PPR leagues last week after enjoying a breakout first two weeks of the season. Williams had 10 catches for 200 yards and a touchdown in the first two weeks and also ran for 28 yards, but he had a bust week in Week 3 against the Cardinals.

Williams played a season-low 71% of snaps and was targeted just three times, catching one pass for nine yards. He also had one carry where he lost seven yards and had two scrimmage yards on two touches. Now he faces a Seahawks defense that has allowed just 397 passing yards through the first three weeks (best in the league), and the model ranks him outside the top 40 wide receivers in Week 4.

Another curiosity: The model is really into Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard. Carolina’s offense looked more explosive with veteran Andy Dalton under center. The Panthers scored 36 points in last week’s win and Hubbard was effective when he touched the ball. In last Sunday’s win over the Raiders, Hubbard rushed the ball 21 times for 114 yards. He also added five receptions on five targets for 55 yards and a touchdown. Only six of his 21 carries went less than four yards, and he also had a long reception of 20 yards.

With Jonathon Brooks (knee) out at least one more game, Hubbard should have plenty of room again in Week 4 against Cincinnati. The model ranked Hubbard as a top-20 running back this week, making him a rock-solid RB2. For more fantasy football starting/sitting picks, check out the rest of the Week 4 fantasy football rankings.

How to set the fantasy football rankings for Week 4

The model also calls for a surprise quarterback who is in less than half of CBS Sports’ PPR leagues to finish in the top 10 of its Week 4 fantasy football rankings. This choice could be the difference between winning big and going home empty-handed. View the model’s entire Week 4 fantasy football rankings for PPR and standard leagues here.

So who should you start and sit with this week? And which surprising quarterback could lead you to victory? Visit SportsLine now to get the Week 4 fantasy football rankings for every position and see which QB comes out of nowhere to crack the top 10, all according to the model that has handily outperformed experts.

KANSAS CITY, Kansas. – The Xfinity Series opens its playoffs Saturday at Kansas Speedway and Cup teams will use the day to prepare for Sunday’s race.

Xfinity teams will practice, qualify and race on Saturday. The Cup teams train and qualify for the race on Sunday.

Justin Allgaier enters Saturday’s Xfinity race as the playoff standings leader. Riley Herbst holds the final transfer spot in the round.

Saturday weather

The Weather Underground forecast The start of Cup qualifying is expected to be partly cloudy with a high of 79 degrees and no chance of rain. The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies, a high of 82 degrees and no chance of rain at the start of the Xfinity race.

Route map for Saturday

(All times Eastern)

Garage open

• 9:30 a.m. – Xfinity Series
• 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Cup Series

Track activity

• 11:05 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. – Xfinity Practice (NBC Sports App)
• 11:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Xfinity Qualifying (NBC Sports App)
• 1:05 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Cup training (NBC Sports App, MRN)
• 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Cup Qualification (NBC Sports App, MRN)
• 4 p.m. – Xfinity Race (200 laps/300 miles; CW Network, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)