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Sports Writer Kendall Butler Recaps Week 3 of the NFL most exciting games.

Share with at least 5 people. Don't just enjoy reading the news by yourself, share it with family, friends, classmates and co-workers. Share this story by posting to your social media or by copying this story's link and sending it to others. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (THN News) - The Texas Longhorns marched into a hostile, deafening Neyland Stadium and escaped with a gritty 20-17 victory over the Tennessee Volunteers. For most of Saturday afternoon, Texas looked like the superior squa

Sheldon Isaac’s six-touchdown night for McComb, with Oak Grove’s Kellen Hall and Poplarville’s TK Keys also among the featured players, while Brandon’s double-OT victory and Itawamba’s 69-point explosion headline the team performances. HATTIESBURG, Miss. (THN News) - Friday night delivered big performances and statement wins across Mississippi. Brandon defeated Starkville 38–31 in double overtime, while Tupelo beat West Point 34–6, Petal defeated Clinton 42–28, Gulfport beat

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (THN News) - Here is the current update for the NFL Sunday's Games: Interested in becoming a subscriber to stay up to date with this story and others like it? Tap Here. Questions about this story or more about Hattiesburg News? Tap Here. Want to advertise with THN Network? Tap Here. Want to see more Hattiesburg News Now? Tap Here. This news story was covered by Hattiesburg News Staff.

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (THN News) - Here’s the NFL Week 3 live update for Sunday, Sept. 27 as of about 1:36 PM Central: The early slate is mostly at halftime or entering the third quarter. Detroit has opened a 16–7 lead over the Jets, while Chiefs lead Miami 14–7. Bengals–Steelers is tied 17–17, and Chargers–Bills is tied 10–10. A few notable performances so far: Joe Burrow is 18/21 for 152 yards and 2 TDs, Aaron Rodgers has 190 yards and 2 TDs, and Patrick Mahomes has 134 yards

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (THN News) - Here is the schedule for The NFL Week 3 Matchup. Check out the schedule below: Interested in becoming a subscriber to stay up to date with this story and others like it? Tap Here. Questions about this story or more about Hattiesburg News? Tap Here. Want to advertise with THN Network? Tap Here. Want to see more Hattiesburg News Now? Tap Here. This news story was covered by Hattiesburg News Staff.

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (THN News) - Saturday brought chaos, especially among ranked teams. Six games matched AP Top 25 opponents, and several highly ranked programs lost. Florida delivered the day’s strongest statement. No. 21 Florida routed No. 4 Ole Miss 52–28, rushing for 302 yards. Jadan Baugh had 142 yards and three touchdowns, while Duke Clark added 126 yards and a score. Florida improved to 4–0. No. 1 Texas survived in Knoxville. Texas held off No. 14 Tennessee 20–17 aft

Press play to watch part 2 of the interview with high school 3 star quarterback Bo Bryan. FRANKLIN, Tenn. (THN News) - 2 weeks ago, the sports world witnessed one of its most promising stars, Bo Byran, suffer his first defeat as the starting quarterback of one of the nations top high school football teams, Battle Ground Academy, mostly known as BGA. Disclosure: Bo Bryan is the son of music superstar Luke Bryan. Some might say 3 Star Quarterback Bo Bryan, one of the nations t

Chiefs vs. Colts It was great to see the combo of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce back at it again on Sunday night. The two combined for over 150 yards and a touchdown going against a stingy colts defense. The big takeaway of the day was the addition of running back Kenneth Walker, who's running style helped the chiefs offense in sync and balanced. If Walker can keep running the ball like he did Sunday night look for the chiefs to be in the mix of a deep playoff hunt later t

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (THN News) - For the first time since January 1, 1969, football fans around the world are getting the chance to witness a showdown over one simple question: Who is the real “UT”? On Saturday afternoon, the Texas Longhorns will travel to Knoxville, Tennessee, to take on the Tennessee Volunteers in what promises to be one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the season. This isn’t just another SEC battle—it’s a game loaded with history, star power, storyl

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (THN News) - As both BGA, led by 3 Star Quarterback Bo Bryan, and Milton High School, led by 3 Star Quarterback Derrick Baker, get ready to play Friday Night under the lights, let's refresh where we left off two weeks ago to see what's the driving force behind both teams. Both teams are well rested as neither played last week because both teams had a bye. Recap include coach and players interview as well as game highlights. Watch recap video below.

OXFORD, Miss, (THN News) - The game we had been waiting for all week did not disappoint ladies and gentleman, in historic fashion, the return of Lane Kiffin to Ole Miss was something we won't forget anytime soon this year! What looked to be a game getting out of hand as Ole Miss pulled out the gate with a 17-0 lead early on turned into what seem to be a 360 move in which LSU was making a monumental comeback on the road in Oxford, MS. Trinidad Chambliss started the game hot, s

Photo Credits: Kyle Terada NASHVILLE, Tenn. (THN News) - The LA Rams, who were chosen to win the super bowl by many, suffered an embarrassing loss to start the NFL season off last Thursday. Rams vs 49ers Not only did they lose the game, but they also loss their defensive star Myles Garrett to a knee injury, which would be something to monitor here in the future. And Matthew Stafford performance or lack thereof is something the Rams would need him to improve on as well as he f

OXFORD, Miss. (THN News) - Well here we are, ladies and gentlemen — the week we've all been circling on the calendar. Lane Kiffin's return to Ole Miss is finally upon us, and honestly, who could have guessed it would land this early in the college football season? It's been nearly ten months since Kiffin — and let's put that word in quotes — "departed" the Ole Miss program to take the LSU job, right in the middle of the Rebels' historic College Football Playoff run. And now t

Photo: Courtesy of CNN. AUSTIN, Tx. (THN News) - The Game of the Week between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns did not disappoint America. What started to look like a once again lopsided performance by the Longhorns turned out to be one of the greatest comebacks this nation has seen this early into a new college football season. Ohio State came out the gate looking like the more talented, prepared team coming into the game. Quarterback Julian Sayn for the Bucke

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (THN News) - Tonight should tell us more about Bo Bryan than his first three games did. BGA is 3-0, Bryan’s numbers are excellent, and the offense has been rolling. But Milton, Georgia brings a different kind of challenge into the September 11 matchup. The Eagles are 2-1, they can move the ball in multiple ways, and they have enough talent on defense to make a quarterback uncomfortable. That is why this game matters. Milton brings real offensive balance Milton

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (THN News) - TSU vs JSU kicked off College football in the historic John Merritt Classic with over 32,000 fans & it was everything you dreamed of. The fans was super lit. TSU honored its Hall of Fame. And what happens when two of the biggest HBCU’s comes together, you obviously get this. Not to mention you had the marching bands! You had TSU President in good spirits on the sidelines; and we had our Tennessee State Little Tiger Cheerleaders cheering their li

CLEVELAND, Ohio (THN News) - The Cleveland Browns have settled their quarterback competition, naming Deshaun Watson the starter for the season opener at the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. The decision puts Watson back in line to play his first regular-season game since Oct. 10, 2024, when he tore his Achilles. He later re-tore the tendon in early January 2025, an injury that kept him out for all of last season. Watson beat out Shedeur Sanders for

LOS ANGELES, Cal. (THN News) - William “Will” Leapart, a 19-year-old former Tustin High School football standout, was killed late Thursday night in Compton in a shooting that has left friends, family members, teammates, and the Orange County community grieving. Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies responded shortly before 10 p.m. to the 14000 block of South Stanford Avenue after reports of a shooting, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Leapart was foun

GREENWOOD, South Carolina (THN News) - According to Cody Alcorn of NBC -Atlanta, the Greenwood Police Department said the girl’s mother contacted law enforcement after discovering her daughter was missing. During the investigation, officers determined the teenager had been with Secdrick Cooper, 31, and that the two had engaged in sexual intercourse. Police said Cooper was arrested because the girl could not legally consent under South Carolina law. Cooper is charged with seco