‘Ultimate Cheat Code,’ ‘No Team The Bears Can’t Beat’ — NFL Analysts Fully Sold as Chicago Makes a Statement With MNF Win Over SeahawksMaliha Akter Tue, November 3, 2026 at 11:07 AM UTC

‘Ultimate Cheat Code,’ ‘No Team The Bears Can’t Beat’ — NFL Analysts Fully Sold as Chicago Makes a Statement With MNF Win Over Seahawks

After taking down the New England Patriots, the Chicago Bears followed it up with a 34-17 win over the defending champion Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, making it clear that they’re firing on all cylinders and ready to take the league by storm.

The Bears now sit at 6-2, marking their best start to a season since 2012. What makes the Bears’ rise even more incredible is that several analysts are no longer simply praising their progress. Instead, some analysts are already making bold Super Bowl predictions about a Bears team that is very much on the up.

Bears Earn Major Recognition from Analysts After Beating Seahawks

The Bears delivered an incredible performance against Seattle’s defense, opening the game with a 17-play drive that put them ahead early. Chicago’s offense ultimately finished with 363 total yards against the Seahawks’ defense, which had allowed 301 or fewer yards in each of their first seven games.

Chicago’s defense was just as effective, holding the Seahawks to 252 total yards while limiting them to just one successful conversion on 11 third-down attempts.

Seeing Chicago’s string of performances, PFN analyst Kyle Soppe believes the team has established itself as a serious threat in the NFC.

“They are the favorite to win the division and can certainly run the table,” Soppe wrote. “I’ll stop short of calling them the favorite, but this is the best win on the board to date, and that’s saying something for a team that put 59 points on the board in Week 1.”

Deputy editor Alex Kennedy is also convinced about Chicago’s position in the NFC.

“What a statement win for the Bears,” Kennedy said. “I think Chicago is the best team in the NFC because they are super well-rounded with a terrific head coach and a superstar QB on a rookie deal (which is the ultimate cheat code in the NFL).

“I loved the Jeffery Simmons trade because it addressed their biggest need, and it shows that this team is all-in on contending for a Super Bowl right now.”

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PFN analyst Jacob Infante also had high praise for Chicago and labeled Ben Johnson’s team a “legitimate Super Bowl contender.”

“They already had one of the best offenses in the NFL, as well as one of the best head coaches,” Infante said. “Now, they’ve added an elite interior presence in Jeffery Simmons to their defense, and he made an impact in his first game with the team.

“They might look to make a move to address their secondary, but even with some inconsistency at cornerback, there’s no team in the NFL that the Bears can’t beat.”

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Chicago quarterback Caleb Williams played a big role in the win, throwing for 247 yards. Before facing Williams, no opposing quarterback had managed to throw for more than 176 yards against the Seahawks. Williams avoided turnovers in the game, was sacked only once, and currently ranks No. 6 in PFN QB Impact with an 84.0 grade.

Running back D’Andre Swift contributed 69 rushing yards on 27 carries while finding the end zone three times. Meanwhile, Jeffery Simmons tied for the team lead with six tackles and a sack.

Having defeated both participants from last season’s Super Bowl in consecutive weeks, Chicago has now strengthened its case as one of the NFL’s most dangerous teams.

PFN analyst Jason Katz believes the latest victory has changed how the Bears should be viewed across the league.

“Last year, Ben Johnson immediately proved his team was a contender, but they were never quite viewed as a serious threat to win the Super Bowl,” Katz said. “After this convincing win over a team that essentially blanked Patrick Mahomes, they solidified themselves in that upper echelon of teams. The Bears are here to stay.”

PFN analyst Brandon Austin also praised the Bears’ emergence among the NFC’s elite.

“Ben Johnson is legit, and so is his offense,” Austin said. “Jeffery Simmons is one of the game’s true game-changers on the defensive line, and his impact was on full display tonight. Chicago is the most complete team in the NFC North, and they have what it takes to hang with anybody in the league.”

Chicago will look to build on that momentum when it takes on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football in what will be their third straight primetime matchup.

This article originally appeared on Pro Football Network.

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Sweet Shelter Dog Labeled 'Too Energetic' Finally Finds Her Forever HomeCindy L. SmithMon, November 2, 2026 at 2:25 PM UTC

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First impressions are important, and for one pretty pittie named McStuffins, hers were making it difficult to find a forever home. However, everything changed when YouTubers Eric Noxon and Joey Masloski gave her a chance by making a series of videos about her in late 2025. A year later, McStuffins' journey went viral thanks to The Dodo. Apparently, three families had taken McStuffins home, only to return her because "she was just too energetic," according to The Dodo. But McStuffins didn't need a different home — she just needed time to decompress from the stress of kennel life.

Based in Chicago but avid travelers, Noxon and Masloski are dedicated to helping shelter dogs get noticed online so they can find the loving homes they deserve. The creators take the dogs out of the shelter for a few days and post the process on social media, allowing potential adopters to see what the pets are like in a home environment. One highlight of The Dodo's all-encompassing video was McStuffins' first visit to the beach. Noxon said, "She really likes the sand. I don't think she's ever experienced the sand before." Giving McStuffins a break from shelter life allowed her true personality to shine, and it didn't take long for that to make a difference.

So, where is McStuffins today? After seeing her online, a woman drove six hours to adopt the adorable pit bull, completing her rags-to-riches story. Now this beauty spends her days snoozing on the sofa, getting endless cuddles, collecting the cheese tax, and living the kind of life all shelter pets deserve. Naturally, viewers were thrilled with this outcome. One wrote, "Amazing! I love how happy she is. She deserves the world."

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Giving dogs the chance they deserve

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Being surrendered to a shelter is extremely stressful for dogs, and many become fearful, anxious, or even aggressive in that environment. When given the chance to leave the shelter, decompress, and feel safe, they can show how they behave outside the walls of the kennel. Seeing how a dog interacts in a home versus in a shelter helps potential adopters understand why that pet might make a great addition to their family. A perfect example? Daffy, a beagle who was full of fear on day one of living in his foster home. A few weeks later, with a little love and patience, he was a completely different dog.

Even injured rescue dogs often quickly warm up to humans once they're shown love. That's one reason fostering, even for a short time, saves lives — and not just that of the pet being fostered. Every pet placed in a foster home frees up a spot at the rescue or shelter, allowing the organization to help another pet in need. What's more, fostering is fulfilling for the caregiver, and in many cases, expenses are covered by the organization, making it easy for anyone with a little space and some free time to help.

Thinking about fostering? Reach out to local rescues or shelters to learn about opportunities near you and open up the world of a dog or cat that's searching for their forever home. Want to read more heartwarming adoption stories? Check out these 15 rescue dogs who found their forever homes.

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India-Pakistan 2027 World Cup clash draws 84 lakh ticket requests for 34,000-capacity stadium

Shubhanshu Dwivedi Tue, November 3, 2026 at 11:10 AM UTC About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The India-Pakistan clash at the 2027 ODI World Cup has received 8.4 million ticket requests, despite the match being scheduled at a venue that can accommodate only 34,000 spectators. The contest will be played at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on October 10 and has emerged as the tournament's most sought-after fixture so far. According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), the match has received 8,397,294 requests through the ongoing ticket ballot. The demand far exceeds the stadium's capacity. The World Cup final, which will also be held at The Wanderers Stadium on November 21, has received 7,900,944 requests, or nearly 79 lakh, making it the second-most sought-after match so far. The response to the ticket ballot has been high across the tournament. The ICC has received more than 120 million requests from fans in 193 countries, with 2.8 million unique fans registering their interest in attending the competition. The 2027 ODI World Cup will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The tournament opener on October 7 will be a repeat of the 2023 final, in which Australia beat India in Ahmedabad. India-Pakistan is among the most anticipated fixtures in cricket and one of the tournament's biggest revenue-generating matches. However, India have dominated their recent meetings, winning their last nine encounters. Pakistan's last victory over India came in the 2022 Asia Cup. India and Pakistan are in a group with Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and a qualifier. The other group comprises England, South Africa, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and another qualifier. The top three teams from each group, along with the best fourth-placed team, will advance to the Super 7 stage. The top four teams from that stage will qualify for the semi-finals.

Entry into the ticket ballot is free, and fans do not have to make any payment when registering. Each person can submit one ballot entry per match and can enter the ballot for multiple matches across the tournament. The ballot does not work on a first-come, first-served basis. Fans can register at any point during the ballot window, and the time of registration will not affect their chances of getting tickets. If the number of requests for a match exceeds the available ticket allocation, successful applicants will be selected through a randomised ballot process. The ICC will communicate the outcome of both successful and unsuccessful applications through the email addresses provided by fans during registration.

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Oklahoma sticking with John Mateer at quarterback

About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The Oklahoma Sooners made a major change to their offensive coaching staff on Monday when they removed Ben Arbuckle as offensive coordinator . He was replaced by tight ends coach Jason Witten . But that seems to be the only significant change the Sooners are making on offense.

Although there have been calls to try another quarterback given John Mateer's inconsistency and the Sooners' inability to move the football, it looks like Oklahoma will stick with Mateer for this week's road trip to Florida.

"I'm not talking about depth charts or anything like that," Venables said on his coaches show Monday night. "I think our guys believe in John (Mateer). Some of the decisions we've made is because of that."

CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz, who was the first to break the Arbuckle firing, reported late Monday evening that Oklahoma is expected to stick with Mateer for this week. According to Zenitz's sources, Mateer received his normal percentage of first-team snaps at practice on Monday.

This comes after Mateer threw for just 44 yards through the first three quarters of Oklahoma's loss to South Carolina and the firing of his offensive coordinator.

However, maybe a new voice can bring the best out of Oklahoma's starting quarterback.

This season, Mateer is sixth in the SEC with 1,835 passing yards. He has 13 touchdown passes and seven interceptions.

Can Witten and the offensive coaching staff unlock something in Mateer that Arbuckle was unable to over the final four games of the season?

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) gets up after a failed 2-point conversion attempt during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. South Carolina won 42-25. (BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Ivan Carreon (82) gets past South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Kendall Daniels Jr. (5) for a touchdown during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. South Carolina won 42-25. (BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) An Oklahoma fan reacts during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. South Carolina won 42-25. (BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) Oct 31, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer (left) greets Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables after the game at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images (Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 31, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) greets Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) after the game at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images (Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 31, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners kicker Tate Sandell (29) cannot kick a successful onside kick during the fourth quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images (Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) South Carolina Gamecocks defensive lineman Caleb Herring (39) hits Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) as he throws during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. (BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) Oct 31, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Michael Boganowski (25) makes an interception during the third quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images (Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 31, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kip Lewis (10) celebrates with teammates after returning an interception for a touchdown during the second quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images (Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 31, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kip Lewis (10) returns an interception for a touchdown during the second quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images (Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 31, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kip Lewis (10) makes an interception and returns it for a touchdown during the second quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images (Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 31, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Jake Kreul (98) rushes South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) during the second quarter at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images (Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 31, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) throws during the first quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images (Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 31, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) runs with the ball as Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Peyton Bowen (22) defends during the first quarter at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images (Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 31, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) runs for a touchdown past Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Courtland Guillory (4) defends during the first quarter at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images (Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables shouts at Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Trystan Haynes (14) during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. (BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) stands with teammates as they sing after a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. South Carolina won 42-25. (BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) 1 / 17 Should Oklahoma bench John Mateer after the Ben Arbuckle news? Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) gets up after a failed 2-point conversion attempt during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. South Carolina won 42-25. (BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) 1 / 17 Should Oklahoma bench John Mateer after the Ben Arbuckle news? Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) gets up after a failed 2-point conversion attempt during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. South Carolina won 42-25. (BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) 2 / 17 Photos from Oklahoma's 42-25 loss to South Carolina Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Ivan Carreon (82) gets past South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Kendall Daniels Jr. (5) for a touchdown during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. South Carolina won 42-25. (BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) 3 / 17 Photos from Oklahoma's 42-25 loss to South Carolina An Oklahoma fan reacts during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. South Carolina won 42-25. (BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) 4 / 17 Brent Venables doesn't want to talk about staff changes after loss Oct 31, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer (left) greets Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables after the game at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images (Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 5 / 17 Photos from Oklahoma's 42-25 loss to South Carolina Oct 31, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) greets Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) after the game at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images (Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 6 / 17 Photos from Oklahoma's 42-25 loss to South Carolina Oct 31, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners kicker Tate Sandell (29) cannot kick a successful onside kick during the fourth quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images (Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 7 / 17 Photos from Oklahoma's 42-25 loss to South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks defensive lineman Caleb Herring (39) hits Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) as he throws during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. (BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) 8 / 17 Photos from Oklahoma's 42-25 loss to South Carolina Oct 31, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Michael Boganowski (25) makes an interception during the third quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images (Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 9 / 17 Photos from Oklahoma's 42-25 loss to South Carolina Oct 31, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kip Lewis (10) celebrates with teammates after returning an interception for a touchdown during the second quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images (Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 10 / 17 Photos from Oklahoma's 42-25 loss to South Carolina Oct 31, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kip Lewis (10) returns an interception for a touchdown during the second quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images (Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 11 / 17 Photos from Oklahoma's 42-25 loss to South Carolina Oct 31, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kip Lewis (10) makes an interception and returns it for a touchdown during the second quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images (Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 12 / 17 Photos from Oklahoma's 42-25 loss to South Carolina Oct 31, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Jake Kreul (98) rushes South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) during the second quarter at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images (Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 13 / 17 Brent Venables delivers blunt assessment of OU's offensive struggles Oct 31, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) throws during the first quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images (Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 14 / 17 Photos from Oklahoma's 42-25 loss to South Carolina Oct 31, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) runs with the ball as Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Peyton Bowen (22) defends during the first quarter at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images (Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 15 / 17 Photos from Oklahoma's 42-25 loss to South Carolina Oct 31, 2026; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) runs for a touchdown past Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Courtland Guillory (4) defends during the first quarter at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images (Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 16 / 17 Brent Venables didn't hold back after loss to South Carolina Oklahoma Sooners head coach Brent Venables shouts at Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Trystan Haynes (14) during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. (BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) 17 / 17 Will Oklahoma make a change at QB? Brent Venables weighs in Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) stands with teammates as they sing after a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the South Carolina Gamecocks at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. South Carolina won 42-25. (BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLAHOMAN, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co) Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X (formerly known as Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow John on X @john9williams .

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England told to 'keep pressure on' with Australia at risk of 'imploding'

After the Test-series defeat in South Africa started a bumper run of marquee games, for Australia, Sky Sports' Michael Atherton feels things could go "horribly wrong" for Baggy Greens; England can add to the misery as they tour Australia for three ODIs and five T20s from November 13

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A No 3 batter in Marnus Labuschagne who has gone 49 innings without a Test century and looks certain to be axed ahead of the impending home series against New Zealand.

Batting issues besides that, too, with the team rolled for 99 and 111 during the recent 2-1 loss in South Africa that saw their opponents displace them at the top of the Test rankings.

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Selectors in the firing line after persisting with Labuschagne and also recalling Nic Maddinson, who had not played a first-class game since March 2025 and went on to total just 56 runs in four knocks in South Africa, including a 33-ball duck, before he was jettisoned.

A generational, certainly, but aging bowling attack that must cram in that four-match assignment versus New Zealand around Christmas, five Tests in India and the day-night 150th anniversary Test at home to England in March prior to the away Ashes next summer.

Michael Atherton can envisage an "implosion" before Australia arrive in the UK, telling the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast : "You could see it going horribly wrong, couldn't you?"

England's Test team is not perfect - it could do with a frontline spinner as an option, for starters - but Joe Root's men will surely be taking some encouragement from Australia's travails in the longest format, even if they are unlikely to admit that publicly.

Now they have a chance to "keep the pressure on", in Atherton's words, as they embark on a white-ball tour of the country, a trip that comprises three one-day internationals - the first of which is on Friday November 13 (3.30am UK) - and five T20 internationals.

Australia have opted to rest pace stalwarts Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins for all eight matches but a number of Test players could be involved in the ODIs, including Travis Head, Alex Carey, Cameron Green and Matt Renshaw.

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Atherton added: "Although some of the big guns are not playing, it is a chance to keep some pressure on Australia now - pressure on their selectors after the decisions around Labuschagne and what have you, pressure on some of their big-name players and pressure on them to keep their results modest.

"The past players will start to go at them as they started to do, actually, after about day one of the Ashes in Perth last year, before England then let them off the hook."

One of those past players to have his say after the third-Test thrashing by South Africa was David Warner , who branded the capitulation with the bat in Cape Town as "terrible", "disgraceful" and "un-Australian" while analysing the wreckage for Fox Sports .

What would be very Australian is to come back fighting when people have written you off.

Before last winter's Ashes they were told by many that they were too old but then promptly schooled a juvenile-at-times England en route to a 4-1 win that retained the urn.

Three years ago at the 50-over World Cup in India they were spanked by the hosts and then South Africa in their first two matches, only to win their next nine and claim a sixth title.

The point is that however much disarray Australia may seem to be in, they must not be taken lightly. If you do that, you are likely to get wounded. But, right now, England will feel they have a great chance to leave some pre-Ashes scars on their rivals.

For all this talk of Australia "imploding", though, let's not forget that England did that in Perth at the start of 2025-26 Ashes when, with the first Test in the palm of their hand, they gifted wickets with brainless drives and ended up losing inside two days.

This white-ball tour starts at the same venue and if England can avoid a repeat, then perhaps it will be Australia who cannot recover.

ODIs 3.30am UK time, with T20s 8.15am UK time

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