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CU Buffs Report: Pat Shurmur Lays Out Clear Strategy With Geno Smith-Like QB Shedeur Sanders

New CU Buffs OC Pat Shurmur outlines a clear offensive plan, focusing on the run game to support quarterback Shedeur Sanders.

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Alabama’s Culture Under Kalen Deboer Reformed as Nick Saban’s Training Methods Get a Much Needed Upgrade

As per Alabama's analyst, the players are happier under Kalen DeBoer than veteran coach Nick Saban since he used to be a lot harsher

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Ohio State Transfer Puts Shedeur Sanders in the Same League as C.J Stroud in Eye Catching Confession

Dallan Hayden, the Colorado Buffaloes' running back, compares Shedeur Sanders and former teammate CJ Stroud and their records.

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National Recruiting Analyst Drops Update on Julian Lewis’ Future as Coach Prime & Lincoln Riley Hold Their Breaths

Josh Newberg and Philip Dukes believe Colorado has strong momentum to flip Julian Lewis from the Trojans to the Buffs.

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NFL Exec Echoes Deion Sanders’ Concerns as Son Shedeur’s Draft Future Comes Under Scrutiny

Shedeur Sanders aims to redeem his potential as No.1 QB with a revamped Buffs' offense and stronger protection in 2024.

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Days Before Gus Malzahn’s High Praise, Coach Prime Got Real About His Relationship With UCF HC

Deion Sanders, the HC for the Colorado Buffaloes, repays back Malzahn's praise by shedding light on the respect he has for the UCF coach

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$60M Worth Dak Prescott a ‘Shining Star’ for ‘Quarterback Hungry’ NFL Teams as Analyst Warns Jerry Jones of Cowboys’ Bleak Future

Dak Prescott’s making waves as he nears free agency. ESPN analysts say a $60M+ deal is on the table. Will Dallas keep him?

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After Buccaneers’ $400,000,000 Splurge, Jerry Jones’ Blasted by NFL Analyst for Cowboys’ Contract Drama With Dak Prescott & CeeDee Lamb

Craig Carton attacks Jerry Jones for not re-signing Dak Prescott & CeeDee Lamb after Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign extensions worth $400 million

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Julian Lewis’ Father Gives His Honest Opinion on Deion Sanders While Son Ponders His Next Move

T. Carlton Lewis, the father of Juju Lewis, talked about the great environment of the Colorado Buffaloes and Deion Sanders

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Pro Coach Prime Analyst Dismisses Shedeur Sanders’ Bold Take on Colorado but There’s a Catch

Colorado Buffaloes are set for a redemption season with Coach Prime. Shedeur Sanders’ impressive stats and new recruits aim to silence critics.

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Kirby Smart’s Son Steals the Show in World Series With Eye Catching Display

Kirby Smart's son, Andrew, shines with a home run in the Little League World Series, drawing comparisons to Georgia slugger Charlie Condon.

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“Aaron Rodgers Gonna Get Hurt”: NFL Analyst Makes Bold Claim as Taylor Swift Predicted to Attend More Games Than Jets QB

Can Aaron Rodgers silence the critics with a vintage season? This analyst touts Taylor Swift to have more appearances than A-Rod in 2024!

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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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