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The Philadelphia Eagles clinched their second consecutive NFC East title in 2025, breaking a streak of non-repetition since 2004, and secured at least the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoffs, with a chance for higher placement. They also eliminated the Cowboys from postseason contention, celebrating a significant achievement under coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback Jalen Hurts.
UConn dominated Purdue in the national championship game, securing their second consecutive March Madness title and becoming the second program to repeat as champions this century. Coach Dan Hurley's team showcased impressive dominance throughout the tournament, winning all six games by double figures. Tristen Newton was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four, leading UConn with 20 points in the championship game. Despite the victory, Hurley expressed determination to replicate their success in the future.
The Kansas City Chiefs have the opportunity to become the first team in almost two decades to win two consecutive Super Bowls, following in the footsteps of the 2003-2004 New England Patriots. Repeating as champions is a rare and prestigious accomplishment in the NFL, with the last repeat winners being the Patriots, Dolphins, Steelers, 49ers, Cowboys, and Broncos. The Chiefs will have their chance to achieve this feat on Super Bowl Sunday.
South Dakota State University's football team, the Jackrabbits, secured their second consecutive FCS national championship with a 23-3 victory over Montana, finishing the season 15-0 and extending their winning streak to 29 games. The win marks the first time in school history that the team has achieved an undefeated season at the Division I level. Despite a slow start, the Jacks dominated the game, with quarterback Mark Gronowski earning MVP for the second year in a row. The victory was a testament to the team's talent and experience, and it solidifies their place in FCS history.
Kansas is attempting to become only the fourth team in the last 50 years to win back-to-back NCAA Tournament championships, but history shows that repeating is a difficult feat. Since Florida won consecutive titles in 2006-07, no defending champion has advanced beyond the Sweet 16. The transfer portal, one-time transfers, and injuries make it challenging to maintain sustained championship excellence. Billy Donovan, former coach of the Florida Gators, said, "If you started the tournament the next day, you'd get totally different results."