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“I’m on the game”: Travis Hunter Subtly Snubs Deion Sanders and Shedeur’s Criticism Over Low Ratings, Shows Gratitude to EA Sports

Travis Hunter, the WR for the Colorado Buffaloes, had nothing but humility in response to a question about his low rating in CF '25

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“Still Valid”: CFB Community Refuses to Let Old Game Rest, Despite EA Sports Launching College Football 25

The fans are reminisicning the days of NCAA 14 as the newest EA Sports College Football 25 prepares to make its mark on the football fans

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“Who Wrote That”: Shilo Sanders Shuts Down “Shoulder Injury” Rumors, Setting the Record Straight Ahead of 2024 Season

Shilo Sanders debunks injury rumors, confirms he's ready for the 2024 season, aiming to lead the Buffs to victory.

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Travis Kelce Trolled by Raiders Fans at AC Championship Yet Again Despite Chiefs TE’s Brutal Response to Smack Talk

Travis Kelce faces Raiders fans' smack talk at a golf tournament. Kelce's witty response proves the Chiefs' dominance is no joke!

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“I Got a Crush on Travis Kelce”: Not Taylor Swift, but Ex-MLB Star Confesses Love for ‘Gorgeous’ Chiefs TE at AC Championship

Former MLB star Kevin Millar reveals his unexpected crush on Travis Kelce, sparked by charm, earrings, and a shaved head.

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Tom Brady Celebrates $5.7 Billion Investment Partner Tom Wagner’s Special Day with a 2 Word Message

Tom Brady, the NFL legend, took to Instagram to wish his friend and business partner, Thomas Wagner a happy birthday.

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Watch: $5 Million Deion Sanders Jr.’s GF Brittany Faye Shares Snippets From Jhené Aiko’s $250 Texas Concert

Deion Sanders Jr.'s girlfriend, Brittany Faye, shared Instagram stories from Jhené Aiko's concert, showcasing her music taste.

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“What Club”: Deion Sanders Jr. Pokes Fun at Travis Hunter as EA Sports No.1 WR Promises Buff Nation a Huge CF25 Giveaway

Deion Sanders Jr. humorously comments on Travis Hunter's giveaway post, highlighting his playful social media presence.

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Who Is Blake Corum’s Girlfriend? Meet Makiah Shipp, an Award-Winning Author, and Now His Fiancée

Who is Blake Corum's partner & his one of the biggest cheerleaders, Makiah Shipp? Meet the young influencer who is making waves with her work

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Mom Randi Mahomes Has Another Wish for Patrick Mahomes & Chiefs After ‘3rd Grandbaby’ Is Announced

Chiefs QB, Patrick Mahomes’ recent accomplishment and the announcement of his baby number three left the mom, Randi expecting the three-peat.

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Charles Barkley Brutally Trolls Jerry Jones’ Cowboys as He Snubs Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs to Predict the New Super Bowl Champ

Charles Barkley might have scored his personal best on the golf course but is raising eyebrows with his NFL predictions.

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Babysat by the Broncos, Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel Reveals How Step-Father’s Love Story Made Him a Ball Boy for the Denver Side

Mike McDaniel's story of greed and destiny. How a ball boy for the Broncos became the Head Coach of Dolphins,

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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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