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The Missouri Tigers kick off their 2025 season Thursday, August 28, with a non-conference clash against the Central Arkansas Bears at Faurot Field. This is more than a tune-up for the Tigers—it’s a live audition for the starting quarterback role. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz will split snaps between Penn State transfer Beau Pribula and returning backup Sam Horn, with the Week 2 starter vs. Kansas still undecided. Missouri opened as a massive favorite, with the spread sitting at -29.5 and the total set around 57.5. The Tigers must approach this like a statement game—not just a scrimmage. Drinkwitz is demanding live reps from his quarterbacks before naming a true QB1. Missouri comes off a 10-3 season, including a Music City

The Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The Pirates hold a record of 57-75 and are ranked 5th in the NL Central. They have won 6 of their last 10 games but lost their most recent game. The Cardinals, with a record of 65-67, sit 4th in the same division. They have won 4 of their last 10 games and are coming off a win. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 7:45 PM. The weather is expected to be warm with a clear sky. The Pittsburgh Pirates recently played against the St. Louis Cardinals and lost 7-6. Despite the loss, the Pirates showed strong hitting with nine hits and two

The Los Angeles Angels will take on the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. The Angels have a record of 62-69 and are ranked fourth in the AL West. They recently won their last game but have struggled in their last ten games with a 3-7 record. The Rangers hold a 66-67 record and are third in the AL West. They have split their last ten games at 5-5. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 8:05 PM, and will be broadcast on FDSW. Yusei Kikuchi will start for the Angels, while Patrick Corbin will pitch for the Rangers. The Los Angeles Angels are coming off a strong 4-0 win against the Texas Rangers. José Soriano led

A clash with no shortage of drama: East Carolina and North Carolina State reignite their in-state rivalry this Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Raleigh at Carter‑Finley Stadium. Their animosity reached a boiling point last December in the Military Bowl, where ECU upset NC State 26‑21—a game marred by an on-field brawl. The Wolfpack are seeking redemption on home soil. Opening odds list NC State as a 12.5‑point favorite, with the total set at 60.5 points, signaling expectations of a high-scoring affair. The Pirates finished strong in 2024, closing the year 8‑5 and defeating NC State in a bowl game that saw tensions erupt. They were 5‑2 with quarterback Katin Houser starting, and the sophomore transfer has taken big strides this