EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) β The NFL game this evening has the Jets playing host to the Dolphins in an AFC East game. In the standings, Miami is 6-5 while the Jets are in last place with wins in just two of 11 games.
GREEN BAY (AP) β The Packers and Patriots met yesterday with Green Bay coming out on top 26-21. The loss snapped New England’s seven-game winning streak. Both Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady passed for two touchdowns in the game.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) β Peyton Manning threw for two touchdowns last night as the Broncos beat the Chiefs in Kansas City 29-16. Recently signed kicker Connor Barth added five field goals as the Broncos upped their record to 9-3.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) β Bo Pelini was fired as football coach at Nebraska yesterday. He won at least nine games in each of his seven seasons but it wasn’t enough for the Cornhuskers who are once again looking for a coach to lead them to a national championship. Pelini’s record with the school was an impressive 66-27, but for the title thirsty Huskers, it wasn’t enough.
NEW YORK (AP) β Alabama is the top team in the new Associated Press Top-25 football poll. The Crimson Tide received 25 first place votes while second-ranked Florida State got 29. Third-ranked Oregon picked up five first place nods.
