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Jim Nantz attempts ‘Peanut Punch’ on J.J. Watt, appears to hurt wrist: ‘Better get Jim some ice’
During the Buffalo Bills–Las Vegas Raiders game on Oct. 18, 2026, CBS’s veteran play‑by‑play announcer Jim Nantz teamed up with former defensive star J.J. Watt to demonstrate the “Peanut Punch,” a ball‑stripping technique popularized by Charles Tillman. Watt had Nantz, 67, throw a hard punch at a football to illustrate a wrist‑lock defense, but the force left Nantz clutching his wrist and later holding an ice pack on air. Both laughed off the mishap, with Watt joking, “Better get Jim some ice.” The moment went viral as a humorous, unexpected side‑show on the broadcast.
CBS Sports Network’s Chris Lewis perfectly predicts NDSU’s kick-six touchdown return
During a Nevada vs. North Dakota State game on Oct. 18, 2026, CBS Sports Network announcer Chris Lewis predicts a rare "kick‑six" as the Bison place Jackson Williams in the end zone for a short 57‑yard field‑goal try. The kick falls short, Williams catches it and runs it back for a walk‑off touchdown as the first half ends, giving NDSU a 12‑11 edge. Lewis later calls another unusual play—a defensive end returning a botched two‑point conversion 74 yards for two points—extending the lead to 21‑17. NDSU finishes 31‑17, improving to 6‑1 in its inaugural FBS season. Lewis’s spot‑on calls highlight the game’s most thrilling moments.
Paul Finebaum blasts ‘absolute arrogance’ of Steve Sarkisian: ‘It’s embarrassing what you’ve done to Arch Manning’
On Oct. 18, 2026, ESPN’s Paul Finebaum slammed Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian after the Longhorns’ recent slide—losses to Oklahoma, Florida and a narrow win over Tennessee—calling his arrogance “embarrassing” and blaming him for stalling quarterback Arch Manning’s development. Finebaum, speaking on The Matt Barrie Show, criticized Sarkisian’s play‑calling and said the coach’s decisions have turned Texas’s once‑elite offense into a mess. With Ole Miss arriving next week, the Longhorns face a crucial stretch to stay CFP‑relevant, while Finebaum’s tirade adds pressure on Sarkisian and Manning.
NFL Network production hits rough stretch during 2nd half of Texans-Jaguars
The NFL Network/ESPN broadcast of the London Texans‑Jaguars game stumbled in the second half, missing key moments and showing sloppy camerawork. In the third quarter, the feed cut to a highlight reel during a disputed fumble‑recovery, leaving play‑by‑play announcer Bob Wischusen questioning the call. Late in the fourth, the camera repeatedly missed the end‑zone play‑fake and CJ Stroud’s interception by Travis Hunter, a turnover that could have sealed a 31‑28 Texans win. Critics say the production errors raise concerns as the partnership prepares for additional International Series games in Weeks 7 and 9.
Ryan Fitzpatrick trolls Aqib Talib after criticism over Bo Nix rant
Ryan Fitzpatrick dropped the gloves when analyzing Bo Nix’s performance after Thursday Night Football this week. Despite Nix and the Denver Broncos sneaking past the Seattle Seahawks 17-14, Fitzpatrick teed off on Nix’s play during Prime Video’s postgame show, calling the performance “almost disrespectful to the quarterback position.” While that phrasing might’ve been a little harsh,…
Paul Finebaum jokes Michael Bratton didn’t get the ‘ESPN talking points’ after takedown of CFP expansion
Very few college football fans are happy with the decision to expand the playoff to 24 teams. But listen to any of ESPN’s top college football voices, and you’ll probably hear a more balanced perspective. On Saturday’s episode of College GameDay, the show’s usual crew debated the merits of College Football Playoff expansion, with Kirk Herbstreit…
Kevin Kisner calls out Rory McIlroy for playing in India for appearance fee; McIlroy defends decision
NBC Sports lead golf analyst Kevin Kisner has a growing reputation for speaking without a filter. That’s great for golf fans, who frequently get an honest assessment of Kisner’s thoughts on the sport and its top players. But sometimes it puts Kisner at the center of attention in the golf world. And this weekend, as…
Who is ESPN’s emergency replacement for Troy Aikman if he leaves midseason?
We’re one day away from Joe Buck and Troy Aikman sharing the ESPN Monday Night Football booth again. But this time, the duo will be under a microscope. Monday’s tilt between the Washington Commanders and San Francisco 49ers marks Buck and Aikman’s first assignment since reports surfaced that the longtime partners had an argument about their…
Kirk Herbstreit bungles the situation with 30 seconds left in Notre Dame-BYU
No. 8 BYU pulled off one of several stunning upsets in the college football world on Saturday, taking down No. 2 Notre Dame in dramatic fashion in Provo. The Cougars held a 28–24 lead in the final minute, with the Irish driving for a potential game-winning touchdown while racing against the clock. At least, that’s…
Dan Wetzel predicts 24-team playoff could lead Ohio State and Michigan to leave Big Ten
A 24-team College Football Playoff is all but confirmed, and while it’s already attracting critics for all the obvious concerns, there will undoubtedly be plenty of unintended consequences, too. Dan Wetzel of ESPN has a prediction on one of them. The Big Ten and the SEC have been the driving forces behind the College Football…
CFL game delightfully interrupted by rabbit friends
There are too many breaks in modern American sports. Football fans are pummeled minute after minute with ads for gambling, prediction markets (also gambling), drugs you should ask your doctor about, and NBC’s Chicago Wednesdays between every single possession without fail. If you want a break from the ads, your best bet is to turn…
TV and streaming viewing picks for October 18, 2026: How to watch NFL Week 6
All Times Eastern Bundesliga Matchday 6 Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs. Sport-Club Freiburg — Fandango//Peacock, 9:25 a.m. Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — Universo/Peacock//Fandango, 11:25 a.m. Fútbol estelar — Universo, 11 a.m. College Field Hockey Syracuse at North Carolina — ACC Network/ESPN Unlimited, 2 p.m. College Football ACC Huddle: Final Score — ACC Network, 8…
Live look at ACC replay center during FSU Hail Mary review brings clarity and disappointment
There were a whole lot of upsets in college football on Saturday. No. 1 Georgia, No. 2 Notre Dame, No. 5 Indiana, No. 6 Alabama, and No. 7 Texas all lost. While the Hoosiers were technically underdogs in their matchup against No. 4 Ohio State, and Bama and Notre Dame were both up against ranked…
Why Colin Cowherd isn’t worried about expanded College Football Playoff
Earlier this week it was reported that the College Football Playoff would be expanding to include 24 teams starting next year. While the timeline is a bit earlier than many expected, the expansion to 24 teams was widely viewed as inevitable after the playoff’s initial expansion. Now it has come to pass. Critics of the…
Damien Harris refuses to say Arch Manning’s full name after loss to Florida
This year has not gone according to plan for Arch Manning at the Texas Longhorns. While Manning got off to something of a rough start last season, it was largely expected that he would make a leap in his second year as the starting quarterback under Steve Sarkisian. The Longhorns were ranked among the top…
Listen to TV, radio calls of Auburn’s shocking upset win over No. 1 Georgia
The unranked Auburn Tigers went into Athens and stunned No. 1 Georgia 27-24 in SEC college football action on Saturday evening at Sanford Stadium. Auburn was a three-touchdown underdog. Senior kicker Alex McPherson — brother of Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson — nailed a 34-yard field goal to walk it off for Auburn. Dave Pasch…
‘College GameDay’ crew debates controversial College Football Playoff expansion
Somewhere, Nicolas Cage is tipping his cap to the levels of meta ESPN achieved this week. On Thursday, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported the College Football Playoff “nearing a deal to expand to 24 teams” next season. Subsequently, Thamel reported that ESPN would pay an average $345 million annually over the next five years in addition…
TNT broadcast captures medical cart ramming Cincinnati’s Josh Hough into wall
Saturday went from bad to worse for Cincinnati defensive tackle Josh Hough, thanks to the driver of the medical cart at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia. In the second quarter of West Virginia’s 45-42 win over the Cincinnati Bearcats on TNT, Hough remained face down on the turf after an otherwise routine screen…
Joaquin Buckley gives bizarre, completely silent interview at UFC Edmonton
Joaquin Buckley has never shied away from the spotlight during fight week. But ahead of his main event bout against Mike Malott at UFC Edmonton on Saturday, the typically outspoken welterweight took a very different approach. During Friday’s ceremonial weigh-ins, Buckley refused to shake Dana White’s hand when the UFC CEO extended it on stage.…
College football world reacts to Gus Johnson gaffes during Indiana-Ohio State game
The No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers hosted the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday afternoon. The Hoosiers, the defending national champions, rode a 22-game winning streak into the heavyweight matchup, while Ohio State sought revenge against Indiana for beating them in last year’s Big Ten Championship. Who better than the duo of Gus Johnson and…
Fox posts, deletes clip of Gus Johnson’s incorrect field goal call
Nico Radicic missed two field goals in the No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers’ 19-15 loss to the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday afternoon, but by the looks of Fox College Football’s official X account, his second missed kick never happened. “Good snap, clean hold, Radicic is … pure,” Gus Johnson said of Radicic’s 55-yard field…
Pat McAfee pokes fun at New York Times column during ‘College GameDay’
As we’ve learned at Awful Announcing, Pat McAfee often sees what’s written about him. Specifically, he has an eye for negative things—or at least what he perceives as negative. Just this week, the former Indianapolis Colts punter put the kibosh on a Front Office Sports column that floated whether his Field Pass altcast, which ESPN…
Renee Montgomery says USA Network has not placed restrictions on her as Dream co-owner covering WNBA Finals
Renee Montgomery has a rooting interest in the WNBA Finals, and as far as she knows, nobody at USA Network minds. Montgomery, a studio analyst for USA Network’s WNBA coverage and a part-owner of the Atlanta Dream, told Front Office Sports that neither USA nor any of her other employers have given her guidelines for…
Mike Florio: Travis Kelce and Greg Olsen inquired with Amazon last year about Prime Video’s top analyst job
Amazon, it turns out, wasn’t the only party questioning Kirk Herbstreit’s future on Thursday nights. Pro Football Talk owner Mike Florio said on Pardon My Take that Travis Kelce and Greg Olsen both asked Amazon last year whether Prime Video’s lead Thursday Night Football role would become available while Herbstreit was still under contract. Florio…
Michael Robinson questions validity of Jalen Hurts’ blood clot
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is sidelined indefinitely due to a superficial blood clot in his calf, and Michael Robinson is suspicious. Robinson, a former fullback who won the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks, intimated that the Eagles want Hurts to take the fall for the team’s struggles this season. Philadelphia is below .500…
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