Author: USA TODAY Sports

Bell: Referees need to use the power granted them to curb the mayhem marring league’s games.
       

Have a sports fan in your life but no clue what to buy for the holidays? USA TODAY Sports offers some ideas.

A complete breakdown of all the matchups which starts Dec. 16 at the New Orleans Bowl.

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