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Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu (55) blocks for running back Dillon Johnson (7) who takes a handoff from quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona Sept. 30, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. Fautanu and the Huskies' offensive line paved the way for No. 2 Washington to make the College Football Playoff. They are scheduled to face No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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No. 2 Washington's 'nasty' offensive line out prove West Coast football can out-tough Texas in CFP
By RALPH D. RUSSO - AP College Sports Writer
Thu,12/28/23-5:10PM , 82 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Washington offensive tackle Troy Fautanu has heard all the snide remarks about West Coast football and how those pass-heavy offenses in the Pac-12 are not tough enough to win a national championship.

“We’re kind of used to slander,” Fautanu said Thursday.
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New Orleans Saints wide receiver A.T. Perry (17) makes a touchdown catch past Los Angeles Rams cornerback Cobie Durant (14) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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Bucs aim for 5th straight win, 3rd consecutive NFC South title against division rival Saints
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thu,12/28/23-4:58PM , 43 Reads
NEW ORLEANS (7-8) at TAMPA BAY (8-7)

Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX

OPENING LINE: Buccaneers by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

AGAINST THE SPREAD: Saints 4-10-1; Buccaneers 10-5.

SERIES RECORD: Saints lead 39-25.
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Wednesday's Scores
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Wed,12/27/23-9:18PM , 99 Reads
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Albany 50, Chalmette 46

Ascension Episcopal 56, Abbeville 30

Avoyelles Charter 67, Delhi 38

Bonnabel 78, Riverside Academy 39

Brother Martin 68, Opelousas Catholic 42

East St. John 75, Pleasant Hill 52

Eunice 72, Lacassine 69

Franklin 76, RHS 48
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Wednesday's Scores
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Wed,12/27/23-9:18PM , 224 Reads
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Acadiana 61, Erath 17

Amite 55, South Beauregard 54

Basile 45, Opelousas Catholic 19

Bastrop 50, Ponchatoula 49

Brusly 47, Union Parish 34

Brusly 51, Richwood 44

Destrehan 47, Thibodaux 42

Doyle 49, East Iberville 31

East Ascension 44, South Lafourche 26
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