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Bron Breakker’s “You Are the Kirby Smart to My Nick Saban” Summerslam Threat to Sami Zayn Wins Over Football World

Wrestler Bron Breakker ignites his summerslam match with a fiery promo referencing legendary coaches Nick Saban and Kirby Smart.

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Is Alabama QB Jalen Milroe the Best Athlete in the Conference? Here’s What Players Said at the SEC Media Days

Alabama Crimson Tide QB Jalen Milroe is going to have a blast in the 2024 SEC race as five notable players poured in their support

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Deion Sanders’ Skills Mocked as “Home Field Advantage” by His Own Friends And Coaching Staff

Deion Sanders’ fishing crew hilariously called out his abilities because of his experience and advantage at Lake Prime.

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Carson Beck’s Upcoming Season at Risk Due to Kirby Smart’s Failure to Address Key Position Needs

Kirby Smart and Carson Beck received a warning as their offseason movement failed to fill Georgia's crucial position gaps. 

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Florida Gators’ Billy Napier Poses Threat to Kirby Smart and Kalen DeBoer’s Recruitment Strategy for Ty Jackson

Billy Napier's hot recruiting streak with top WRs threatens Kirby Smart and Kalen DeBoer's pursuit of coveted linebacker Ty Jackson.

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Deion Sanders’ Ex-Wife Carolyn Chambers Showers Love on Daughter Deiondra’s Post-Engagement Life While Father Stays Quiet

Deion Sanders’ ex-wife, Carolyn Chambers, showers love on daughter Deiondra Sanders’ maternity photoshoot while Coach Prime remains silent.

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Amid Holdout Reports, Jordan Love Does Not Deserve Highest Paid QB Status, Says 2X SB Winner, Questions NFL’s Elite Status Following Extensions

SB winner questions Jordan Love's claim to highest-paid QB status amid holdout reports, questions the NFL elite following recent extensions.

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“It’s Not Like That Anywhere”: Kalen Deboer’s Confidant Spills the Beans on Alabama’s Recruitment Revival After Early Struggles in Post-Nick Saban Era

Things are turning out well for the Alabama Crimson Tide's new head coach, Kalen DeBoer, as the player roster looks promising.

CeeDee Lamb to Avoid Tyreek Hill’s Fate Thanks to Jerry Jones, as Dak Prescott’s Dallas Cowboys Exit Confirmed, Per Nick Wright

Will quarterback Dak Prescott exit Jerry Jones' Dallas Cowboys, especially after a recent update of prioritizing WR CeeDee Lamb over him?

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“Kirby Smart to my Nick Saban”: WWE’s Bron Breakker Quotes College Football’s Legendary Coaches in Summerslam Threat to Sami Zayn

Bron Breakker takes inspiration from 'the best head coach in CFB' Nick Saban and his love-hate relationship with Kirby Smart ahead of clash.

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After Being Compared to Steph Curry, Lamar Jackson Told to Set Sights on Overtaking Cam Newton and Ignore John Harbaugh’s Declaration

Expectations from Lamar Jackson soared tenfold this year, drawing comparison to Steph Curry after John Harbaugh's mighty praise for the QB.

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After Patrick Mahomes’ HR Derby Heartbreak, Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr’s Stunning Performance Invites ‘Crazy’ Comment From Chiefs QB

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes gives a shoutout to KC's shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. who kept his bat hot as the Royals and Diamondbacks go at it.

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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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