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Despite Jaden Rashada’s $14 Million Dispute Putting Billy Napier in Hot Waters, Fans Defend His Job Security

Billy Napier, the HC for the Florida Gators, faces a risky situation with the team as the heat of Jaden Rashada's lawsuit gets stronger

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Who Are Avery Johnson’s Parents? Meet the Family of Wildcats QB

Explore how Mark Johnson & Hope Dent's parenting shaped Avery Johnson, instilling values that propelled him to stardom as Kansas State's QB.

Auburn’s Recruiting Director Quotes Deion Sanders’ Famous 1-Liner to Make Tigers’ Playoff Intentions Clear

Auburn's director of recruiting Kenyatta Watson gets real about the Tigers' and head coach Hugh Freeze's way of working.

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Who Are Noah Fifita’s Parents? Meet the Family of Arizona Wildcats’ QB

Learn how Noah Fifita's journey as Arizona Wildcats' Quaterback was shaped by the support of his parents Les and Winnona Fifita.

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Despite Travis Kelce’s Steelers’ Praise, Russell Wilson’s Broncos Downfall Raises Questions on Pittsburgh’s Future

The Broncos traded for QB Russell Wilson, but his performance faltered. Travis Kelce believes Wilson could still impact the Steelers' future.

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“Will Start Cheating All Over Again”: NFL Recruit Issues Pessimistic Verdict as NCAA Agrees to Pay Players

While rеvеnuе sharing aims to lеvеl playing fiеld among collеgе athlеtеs, Farrеll prеdicts that it'll lеad to forms of "chеating" in NCAA.

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‘Humbled’ Harrison Butker Thanks Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce & Supporters Amid “Shocking Level of Hate” After Controversial Speech

Harrison Butker expresses gratitude to his supporters amid intense backlash following his controversial speech.

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“Going to Be a Heisman Finalist”: Jalen Milroe Crushes Doubter’s Skepticism, Days After Kalen Deboer’s Arrival

Jalen Milroe’s transformation under Kalen DeBoer positions him as a Heisman finalist, per sports analyst JD PicKell.

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Ryan Day’s Coaching Career Under Hot Water, Firing Looms if Michigan HC Sherrone Moore Repeats Historic Feat

Ryan Day, the HC for the Ohio State Buckeyes, and his time with the team seems to be in jeopardy since the Wolverines' rivalry weighs heavy

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“She Is Kind of Crazy”: Deion Sanders Humiliated Ex-Wife Pilar to Stop Shilo From Talking to Her After $11.8M Tussle

While Shilo Sanders's bankruptcy is gaining center-stage, Deion Sanders ugly feud with ex-wife Pilar Sanders comes in the light.

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“Still Not Received Any Money”: Shilo Sanders’ Nemesis in $11.8M Lawsuit Drops Shocking Revelation to Contradict Bankruptcy Claims

Darjean during an interview with Jason Whitlock revealed his frustration on not receiving the money, as Shilo Sanders' files for bankruptcy.

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Shilo Sanders $11.8M Lawsuit: Deion Accused of “Stealing” Valuable Evidence by Plaintiff to Protect His Beloved Son

The plaintiff in the Shilo Sanders assault lawsuit makes a shocking revelation about the case that could end up Deion Sanders in trouble.

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History

In August 1920, representatives from four states: Akron, Canton, Cleveland, and Dayton, held a meeting and formed the American Professional Football Conference (APFC) to improve footballing standards in the country. A month later, they formed the American Professional Football Association (APFA) and played a league with 14 teams. In 1922, they changed the name to the National Football League (NFL).

In 1960, a new professional league, the American Football League (AFL) started as a competition against the NFL. After six years, in 1966, the two leagues announced a merger that would take effect in 1970. During the four years between the announcement and the actual merger, the leagues started playing a Championship game which was called The Super Bowl. Since then, the two leagues have been recognized as two separate conferences within the same league, the NFL.

Participating teams

There are 32 teams in the NFL divided equally into two conferences: National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). Each conference is further divided into 4 divisions: East, North, South, and West, with each division containing four teams.

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