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The Iowa Hawkeyes open Big Ten play on the road against the undefeated Rutgers Scarlet Knights in Piscataway, New Jersey. Iowa (2-1) is trying to build rhythm with new transfer quarterback Mark Gronowski, while Rutgers (3-0) is seeking its second straight 4-0 start under coach Greg Schiano. Iowa has dominated this head-to-head matchup, winning all four previous meetings, including a 22-0 shutout in 2023. Rutgers will try to flip that narrative with a high-scoring offense against one of the Big Ten’s most battle-tested programs. For team comparisons and deeper trends, see NCAAF Teams. The Hawkeyes’ passing game has been a work in progress. Gronowski struggled in his first two starts with just 127 combined yards but found confidence last week

The Oklahoma State Cowboys return to action Friday after their worst defeat in over a century, a 69-3 loss to Oregon. It was their heaviest setback since 1907 and the lowest point in Mike Gundy’s 21-year tenure. Now, with an open week behind them, they look to reset against in-state rival Tulsa in the 78th edition of the Turnpike Classic. The Cowboys (1-1) have dominated this rivalry, winning 10 straight matchups, including a 45-10 victory last season. More impressively, Oklahoma State has beaten Tulsa 23 consecutive times in Stillwater, with the Golden Hurricane’s last road win dating back to 1951. For broader matchup history and team breakdowns, check out NCAAF Teams. Oklahoma State’s open week came at the perfect time.

The Week 3 Thursday Night Football clash puts the Buffalo Bills against the Miami Dolphins in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo comes in 2-0, firing on all cylinders, while Miami is 0-2 and fighting to avoid their worst start in years. The rivalry has been one-sided lately — the Bills have won six straight, including a playoff game, and Josh Allen is an incredible 12-2 against the Dolphins. For those tracking divisional battles and long-term matchups, you can dive deeper into team trends and rosters at NFL Teams. Miami hasn’t won in Buffalo since 2016, adding pressure to a team already under the microscope after back-to-back losses. Coach Mike McDaniel is in the hot seat, needing a statement performance to

The New York Liberty hold a 1-0 series lead over the Phoenix Mercury heading into Wednesday’s pivotal WNBA playoff showdown. With a win, New York would secure a spot in the semifinals, while a Mercury victory would force a decisive Game 3 in Phoenix on Friday. Breanna Stewart remains the biggest storyline entering Game 2. The seven-time All-Star injured her left knee late in New York’s 76-69 overtime win on Sunday. While coach Sandy Brondello confirmed imaging came back “relatively clean,” Stewart is listed as a game-time decision. Her presence is critical. Stewart scored 18 points, grabbed six rebounds, and dished out four assists in Game 1, while also serving as the primary defender on Mercury star Alyssa Thomas. If