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What’s the Playoff Picture After Michigan’s Big Ten Triumph Against Iowa?

As Jim Harbaugh's men qualify for the playoffs, what are the other teams that can join them in the contention?

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Jaguars vs. Bengals Weather Report: Could Tornado Warnings Wash Down the Playoff Battle?

The thrilling matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Cincinnati Bengals received a tornado warning.

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“Job Is Not Finished”: Michigan Star Blake Corum Channels Kobe Bryant’s Wisdom in Postgame Talk

Blake Corum channels inner Kobe Bryant as he reckons that the job is only half done while answering the interviewers regarding playoffs.

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Deion Sanders Joins Forces With Ex Wife Pilar to Gush Over Daughter Shelomi’s Achievement After Overcoming Adversity

Shelomi Sanders three-pointer in her debut game attracts high-quality praise from her father Deion and his ex-wife Pilar Sanders.

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Iowa Assistant Penalized for Unsportsmanlike Conduct, Hands Michigan Prime Field Position at the 6-Yard Line

Brian Ferentz, the Iowa's assistant coach angrily argues the umpire's call and gets called out for unsportsmanlike conduct.

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Injured Joe Burrow Spectates UFC Austin After Parachuting Speculation Had Ja’Marr Chase Perplexed

The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was recently injured, however, he was spotted somewhere leaving everyone shocked.

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Watch: Blake Corum’s Record-Equalling Score Leads to Michigan’s Spirited Celebration

Blake Corum makes history in NCAA as he ties with the legend A-Train for the most career rushing touchdowns.

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As LAFC Prepares for Western Conference Final, Middling LA Rams Back Their MLS ‘Friends’ With a Heartfelt Message

Ahead of the Western Conference Final, the Los Angeles Rams showered their fellow team members of LAFC with love.

While Deion Sanders Clinched Sportsperson of the Year, Colorado Continues to Lose Recruits and Staffs

Deion Sanders faces an uphill task ahead of the next season as three of his support staff players resign while four players seek a transfer

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“So Stinkin’ Cute”: Brittany and Patrick Mahomes Rock Early Christmas Vibes With Iconic Attire, Melting Fans’ Hearts

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany Mahomes share an early Christmas vibe, fans go gaga.

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“Can Play With Anybody In the Country”: Texas Football Coach’s Confidence Surges to New Heights After Convincing Win Against Oklahoma

The Texas Longhorns coach has some big words to say after a championship win against the Oklahoma Sooners in a severely one-sided match.

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Arch Manning’s Last-Minute Comeback Sparks Texas Crowd Frenzy at AT&T Stadium

As if the day could not get any better for Texas Longhorn fans, another one of their star QBs Arch Manning made an appearance at the stadium.

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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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