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Packers QB Decision Looms as McCord Faces Waiver

8/30/2026

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McCord Roster Decision

Kyle McCord completed 22 of 35 passes for 226 yards and four touchdowns.
Head coach Matt LaFleur must decide whether to keep McCord on the 53-man roster or waive him.
Jordan Love assumed play-calling duties in the second half, his first in-game offensive coordination.
Arizona Cardinals must trim their roster from 90 to 53 players by Sunday, Aug. 30.
Nyjalik Kelly recorded a sack, an interception and three tackles for loss.

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Bulldogs Rout Tigers

South Carolina State Bulldogs defeated Savannah State Tigers 87-0 in the season opener.
The game took place at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Bulldogs rushed for 423 yards on 46 carries, scoring seven rushing touchdowns.
Quarterback Keely Watson completed eight of twelve passes for 95 yards and three touchdowns.
Savannah State managed only 117 total yards, six first downs and three turnovers.

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LaFleur Brothers Coach

Matt LaFleur and his brother Mike LaFleur will gather before watching the coaching matchup at 8 p.m. ET Friday.
They are the NFL’s fourth brother coaching duo.
Matt enters his eighth Packers season.
Mike begins his first season as Cardinals head coach.
Kristi gave them quote books and positive-thinking advice they credit for their coaching style.

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McCord Roster Decision

Kyle McCord completed 22 of 35 passes for 226 yards and four touchdowns.
Head coach Matt LaFleur must decide whether to keep McCord on the 53-man roster or waive him.
Jordan Love assumed play-calling duties in the second half, his first in-game offensive coordination.
Arizona Cardinals must trim their roster from 90 to 53 players by Sunday, Aug. 30.
Nyjalik Kelly recorded a sack, an interception and three tackles for loss.

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