Fermin Lopez brace sparks Barcelona's 6-0 thrashing of Valencia in La Liga
Barcelona smashed Valencia 6-0 at the Estadi Johan Cruyff, with Fermin Lopez, Raphinha, and Robert Lewandowski each scoring twice. The win keeps Barcelona perfect after Matchday 4 and underlines their title intent. Lopez stood out with sharp movement and clean finishing, showing why he fits Xavi’s plan.
College Football Playoff outlook: Texas and Notre Dame sharpen their paths as rankings settle
Texas sits at No. 7 and Notre Dame at No. 8 in the latest AP poll, and both programs have clear—but different—paths in the 12-team playoff era. Rivalry wins and marquee nonconference matchups will shape their resumes. Notre Dame visits Texas A&M on Sept. 13, 2025, a tone-setter. Texas, now in the SEC, can grab a bye with a league title or land an at-large with a strong record.
