• Billy Napier’s remarks after Florida’s loss to South Florida read like that of a coach waiting on a buyout check.
• Napier fought off hot seat last season, but Florida’s upcoming schedule is tailormade for a firing.
• Redirect hype from Clemson to Oklahoma. Only Sooners deserve it.

Florida fans chanted for Billy Napier’s firing as they exited The Swamp after a loss to South Florida. By the time they reached the car park, those sober enough to generate coherent thought probably were brainstorming names of dream candidates to replace Napier.

Can Oklahoma State borrow some of those names?

Two weeks into the season, the hot seat is scalding, from Gainesville to Stillwater.

There’s no hot seat in Clemson. Just Dabo Swinney talking up a come-from-behind win against Troy.

Here are four questions on my mind after college football’s Week 2:

Does Billy Napier have any fight left in him?

Napier’s remarks after Florida’s loss read like that of a coach waiting on a buyout check.

He said the Gators were “not good enough,” that he’s responsible for the shortcomings, and when asked about the team’s undisciplined play, Napier said, “I think it is coaching.”

He’ll hear no argument here. Basically, Napier laid out a tidy synopsis for why Florida needs to fire up the buyout machine and get a coaching search humming.

Four seasons into Napier’s tenure, we can fairly say coaching is quite obviously part of the problem. That cannot continue.

Napier fended off the hot seat with Florida’s strong finish to last season, then surrendered his stash of goodwill at warp speed.

It’s tempting to describe Florida’s 18-16 loss to the Bulls at The Swamp as stunning, but was it, really? South Florida had just smashed Boise State. The Bulls have positioned themselves as a prime contender for the Group of Five’s College Football Playoff spot.

Meanwhile, Napier is a .500 coach, and September has been an awful month for Florida throughout his tenure. The Gators lost either the first or second game of the season in all four years under Napier. Three of those losses occurred at The Swamp.

So, this counts as an upset, but it’s not stunning. With Florida’s next four games coming against ranked opponents, it sure wouldn’t be stunning if Napier absorbs a knockout punch before Columbus Day.

“We’ll have our opportunity to respond,” Napier said after the loss.

Consider it his last opportunity.

Clemson more hype than national championship substance

Believing in Clemson’s national championship potential required two things: One, you needed to buy that Cade Klubnik ranked among the nation’s elite quarterbacks. Two, you needed to believe Clemson beating SMU in last year’s ACC championship game foretold greatness in 2025.

Through two games, there’s no greatness coming out of Clemson.

Let’s reconsider last year’s narrow win against SMU, too. The Mustangs weren’t playoff caliber. The committee erred by selecting them, and Penn State waxed SMU in the first round. This season, SMU already has blown a lead and lost to Baylor, which previously got beaten soundly by Auburn. Last season, SMU lost at home to Brigham Young.

So, Clemson’s only signature win these past two seasons wasn’t all that much of a statement.

Also tucked inside Clemson’s last five games, dating back to last season, it lost to South Carolina at home, lost to Texas in the playoff, its offense turtled up in a home loss to LSU, and the Tigers needed a second-half rally to fend off Troy.

Klubnik probably will feast on ACC defenses, but I’m not seeing an attack that would strike fear in Ohio State or Penn State or Georgia or Texas.

Clemson remains an ACC contender, but this team shows little national championship substance after a preseason filled with hype. And we might need to rethink that whole ACC thing, depending on how this weekend goes against Georgia Tech.

“We’ve played two games and given up three touchdowns — sign me up for that,” Swinney said.

He needs to sign up for some more offense, too.

Is Oklahoma for real?

If you’ve got a quarterback, you’ve got a chance. The Sooners have a quarterback.

Oklahoma looked the part of playoff contender in a 24-13 thumping of Michigan.

Transfer John Mateer came to Oklahoma with good credentials from Washington State, but he struggled with his completion rate in his two games last season against Power Four opponents.

How would he fare against a big-boy defense from Michigan?

Pretty well.

Mateer’s gassed up on moxie. He’s a shifty runner who’s also willing to get the hard yards. When a reporter mentioned to Mateer that he’s got some nifty moves, the quarterback just smiled and said, “Thank you,” as if the rest of us are just now realizing what anyone who faced him at Washington State already knows.

Even better than the runs, though, were Mateer’s completions into tough coverage. He evaded pressure, scrambled out of the pocket and fired a rope up the sideline to fellow transfer Isaiah Sategna III for the night’s most brilliant completion. I didn’t see highlights like those coming out of Oklahoma last season.

Mateer’s a bit of a risk-reward player. He threw several daring passes. Some found their mark. Others found the turf. He was fortunate to be intercepted just once, but, overall, Oklahoma’s pass game looked better than it did at any point last season. The return of Deion Burks to healthy form helps, and the offensive line mostly held up against Michigan.

Oklahoma’s defense that’s intent on ‘hunting,’ as coach Brent Venables put it, should keep the Sooners in games against tough opponents. The rest is up to Mateer on his offense.

The schedule is brutal. That could become an asset if the Sooners finish 9-3. A convincing victory against Michigan promises to be a long-term résumé booster.

Is a playoff bid bound for the American?

South Florida, owning wins against Boise State and Florida, established itself as the early frontrunner for the Group of Five’s playoff bid, but the American rolls a few-deep with playoff contenders. The Bulls will face Miami this weekend. A win would be huge for their playoff credentials, but the ticket remains in surviving the conference schedule.

Tulane already skunked Northwestern. The Green Wave have Duke and Mississippi on deck. Don’t discount Memphis or Navy from the American, either.

Oh, and don’t forget Dan Mullen. If the American devolves into a knockdown, drag-out battle royale, that’s an opportunity for Mullen’s undefeated UNLV Runnin’ Rebels, who cast more illumination of the error of Nico Iamaleava’s transfer to UCLA by beating the Bruins.

Blake Toppmeyer is the USA TODAY Network’s senior national college football columnist. Email him at BToppmeyer@gannett.com and follow him on X @btoppmeyer.

Keegan Bradley wants the Procore Championship to be a team-building opportunity ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup after the preparation of the United States team came under scrutiny two years ago. But not every team member is allowed (or wanted) to play.

The fall PGA Tour event in Napa, California this week has a more loaded field than usual, with 10 of the 12 members of this year’s United States Ryder Cup team scheduled to tee off two weeks before the biennial international match-play event pitting the best golfers from the U.S. and Europe against one another comes to the Bethpage Black course in Farmingdale, New York beginning Friday, Sept. 26.

There will be two notable stars absent on course at the Silverado Resort with Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas and the other members of the team finalized by Bradley following the conclusion of the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs. Bryson DeChambeau and Xander Schauffele were not in the announced Procore Championship field for different reasons.

Here’s a breakdown of what happened and how DeChambeau and Schauffele wound up not playing this week with the rest of their Ryder Cup teammates at the PGA Tour’s Procore Championship:

Why Bryson DeChambeau can’t be in Procore Championship field

DeChambeau’s absence at the Procore Championship is related to his decision to leave the PGA Tour for LIV Golf in 2022. The PGA Tour has deemed DeChambeau ‘not eligible’ for competition now that he is no longer a member of the PGA Tour and did not make an exemption for this year’s Ryder Cup.

“That’s up to the Tour and their decision to make,” DeChambeau told Sports Illustrated last month. “It’s on them if they don’t let us become together as a team and play.”

‘It’s a scenario that’s unfortunate, and I wish it was different,’ he added, ‘but LIV’s willing to let me play.” 

DeChambeau is scheduled to be in Napa, California during tournament week, he told Golfweek, with plans to attend a Tuesday night dinner for the United States Ryder Cup team before the Procore Championship begins.

Is Xander Schauffele in Procore Championship field?

Xander Schauffele was non-committal about playing in the Procore Championship during his final appearance of the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs at the BMW Championship. He did not qualify for this year’s Tour Championship.

“I don’t know how many guys have signed up or not, but I wouldn’t say there’s an expectation for us to play,’ Schauffele said on Aug. 17, ‘but a lot of us do want to play just to stay fresh, knock off some rust. I’ll have an even longer break, so we’ll see how that goes.”

His agent later told Golfweek Schauffele was ‘undecided.’ He ultimately decided not to play. Schauffele was not included in the field released ahead of Thursday’s first round. He was an automatic qualifier for the Ryder Cup team after winning the first two majors of his career in 2024, but missed time early in 2025 due to injury and struggled more than expected to regain his spot atop PGA Tour leaderboards the rest of the way.

When is the 2025 Ryder Cup?

The 2025 Ryder Cup is scheduled for September 26-28. The event will be broadcast nationally by NBC and USA Network and available via live stream on Peacock and Fubo. Times and schedule have not been announced yet.

Procore Championship 2025: TV, streaming for PGA Tour Ryder Cup tune-up

The Procore Championship will be played Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 11-14. It is the first event of seven events on the PGA Tour’s 2025 FedEx Cup Fall schedule. Golf Channel will provide television coverage through all four rounds of the tournament, with live streaming available via ESPN+ and Fubo.

After Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier stated that defensive lineman Brendan Bett was remorseful for spitting on a University of South Florida player during a 18-16 loss in the second game of the season, Bett later expressed in a social media post that his actions were a mistake.

During the game’s final two minutes, Bett received a 15-yard penalty for spitting on Bulls offensive lineman Cole Skinner. The penalty, a crucial moment in the game, allowed USF to secure a first down, and kicker Nico Gramatica later kicked a 20-yard field goal, ultimately securing USF’s first-ever win over Florida.

In a public social media post, Bett expressed, ‘I let down my teammates, coaches, family and all of Gator Nation. Our coaches always instill in us the value of sportsmanship, and I crossed the line. I also want to apologize to South Florida. That’s not the person or player I strive to be. I made a terrible mistake, and it won’t happen again.’ Bett also specifically apologized to USF’s Skinner, stating, ‘There is no excuse for my actions. I am truly sorry to both you and your family.’

Florida’s next game will be against LSU on Saturday, Sept. 13, and Napier said there would be ‘some internal discipline.’ It has not been disclosed what that will look like for Betts.

Now that the season has started, there are only two ways to improve your rosters — waiver wire and trades.

Evaluating a fantasy trade can be a daunting task. Most managers value their players more than they’re actually worth. That’s where the Week 2 fantasy football trade value charts come in. You can also check out early Week 2 fantasy rankings to help with lineup and waiver decisions this week.

The charts can be used as your very own fantasy football trade analyzer in standard, half-PPR (point per reception) and full PPR leagues. Someone sends you an offer? Simply pull out a calculator (on your phone, you don’t need an actual calculator) and plug in the values for each player. Don’t worry, six-points-per-passing-touchdown and superflex leagues are covered as well.

Important note: If you’re offered an uneven trade (i.e., a 2-for-1 or 3-for-1), include the values for the players you’d be moving to the bench or dropping within your calculation. For example: If someone offers you Kenneth Walker, Javonte Williams and Hollywood Brown (combined value of 72) for Derrick Henry (64), it might look like you’re getting the better end of it. However, if you’re bumping down, say, Dylan Sampson and Kayshon Boutte (combined value of 30) in the process, it’s a net negative deal for you.

Another note: The ‘1 QB’ values are for standard scoring leagues. Quarterback value diminishes in PPR formats, so deduct roughly 3% of their values in half-PPR and another 3% for full PPR (this number drops as the season goes on and people look to consolidate). For example: Josh Allen’s value in standard formats is 39. In half-PPR, his value would be 38 (deducted 3%), and in full PPR, his value would be 37 (deducted 6%).

The rankings are based on how players should be valued in 12-team leagues. Players are sorted in order of their half-PPR values.

(NOTE: App users might need to switch to a browser if the charts aren’t showing up.)

Quarterback trade value chart

(Note: ‘6/TD’ is for leagues that award six points for passing touchdowns and ‘SFLEX’ stands for superflex.)

Running back trade value chart

Wide receiver trade value chart

Tight end trade value chart

Overall Week 2 fantasy football rest of season rankings

Note: These values are for 12-team, one-QB leagues with half-PPR scoring.

The Indiana Fever will end the regular season with its toughest test yet.

The Fever will host the league-leading Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, marking their third matchup in a little more than two weeks. Both teams have clinched postseason berths, with the Lynx locked into the No. 1 overall seed and homecourt advantage, but a lot is still on the line for the seventh-place Fever as they fight for better playoff positioning.

Neither team will be at full strength. The Fever will be without Caitlin Clark (right groin), Chloe Bibby (left knee), Sydney Colson (left knee), Aari McDonald (right foot) and Sophie Cunningham (right knee), who have all suffered season-ending injuries. The Lynx will be without MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier (rest) and DiJonai Carrington (left shoulder).

The Fever defeated the Lynx 74-59 in the 2025 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup title game on July 1, but the Lynx got their revenge with a 95-90 win over the Fever on Aug. 22 in Indianapolis and a 97-84 victory in Minneapolis on Aug. 24. (Clark missed all three games.)

Here’s everything you need to know about the Fever-Lynx game on Tuesday:

What time is Minnesota Lynx at Indiana Fever?

The Indiana Fever host the Minnesota Lynx at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT) on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

How to watch Minnesota Lynx at Indiana Fever: TV, stream

• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT)
• Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis)
• TV channel: ESPN
• Streaming: ESPN+, Disney+, Fubo (free trial to new subscribers)

Is Caitlin Clark playing on Tuesday?

The Fever shut down Clark for the rest of the season on Thursday, Sept. 4, due to a right groin had that kept her sidelined since July 15. Clark announced the news on her X account, writing, ‘I had hoped to share a better update, but I will not be returning to play this season. I spent hours in the gym every day with the singular goal of getting back out there, disappointed isn’t a big enough word to describe how I am feeling.’

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• Aaron Rodgers led the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 34-32 victory over his former team, the New York Jets.
• Aaron Rodgers led the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 34-32 comeback victory over his former team, the New York Jets.
• The 41-year-old quarterback threw for 244 yards and four touchdowns in his first game with the Steelers.
• Rodgers acknowledged he was happy to beat the Jets after the organization decided to move in a different direction.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The dichotomy of Aaron Rodgers was on full display Sunday behind the podium at MetLife Stadium, minutes after the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback authored his latest come-from-behind victory, albeit the first in his new uniform. 

It was merely a Week 1 victory, the first of 17 games, he repeated. Already, he’s adopted Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin’s “the standard is the standard” idiom. But he wasn’t overly shy about the fact he had something to prove to the New York Jets, the organization that essentially told him “thanks but no thanks” after two dramatic years that is probably best characterized as mostly disastrous. 

“I was happy to beat everybody associated with the Jets,” Rodgers said. 

A seemingly revitalized Rodgers – who signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers after a prolonged courtship (the quarterback cited “personal reasons” for the delay) – led his team to a 34-32 victory over his former squad. The 41-year-old threw his counterpunch to Father Time with four touchdown passes and 244 yards on 22-for-30 passing. 

It was a day of firsts for Rodgers wearing the black and gold, but it marked his 24th career comeback victory and 35th game-winning drive. 

“I love beating everybody,” Rodgers said. “It doesn’t matter who it is.”  

Before the game, Rodgers caught up with Jets running back and former teammate Breece Hall, who asked him how it felt to be back at MetLife facing his former team. Rodgers quickly pointed out that he only played 18 games here. He said the emotions won’t be close to what he will experience Week 8 when the Steelers host the Green Bay Packers, the team he played for during the first 18 seasons of his storied career. 

The last time Rodgers made a debut at MetLife Stadium, it was the most devastating night of his career. Everybody, especially Jets fans, remembers. In his Jets’ debut, the first time he didn’t wear a Packers jersey to that point, ended four plays into his New York career with a torn Achilles and a lost season that included the firing of Robert Saleh and a 14th consecutive season without a playoff berth for the franchise. 

“The energy definitely felt different today,” Rodgers said about Sept. 11, 2023, when he took the field to an elated crowd while carrying an American flag. “Anybody who was there could feel that there was a major difference.” 

As Rodgers took the field at 1:12 p.m. local time Sunday, Jets fans – only a little bit more than half of the crowd – serenaded him with boos. He heard the “cat calls and boo birds.” 

“I’m not sensitive about that. I respect that. I kind of like that,” Rodgers said. “But there were probably people in the organization that didn’t think I could play anymore so it was nice to (show) those people I still can.” 

That was an obvious reference to his offseason meeting with new Jets head coach Aaron Glenn and the new front office. It was conveyed to Rodgers, in his words, that he wasn’t right for the direction the Jets wanted to go. 

“Yes, that’s what (Glenn) did,” Rodgers replied when asked about the interaction that he first detailed months ago during a “Pat McAfee Show” appearance. 

To have a season taken away, battle back and have a rough season in 2024, he said, was not easy for him to stomach. He gave as much as he could to the Jets. No hard feelings about that, he added. But he didn’t necessarily appreciate how the Jets handled the decision by making him fly cross-country to deliver the news they were moving in a different direction. 

“That’s in the past,” the four-time MVP said, “and we’re 1-0.” 

The Athletic columnist and Rodgers biographer Ian O’Connor asked him about his career mission dating back to his high school days of overcoming slights. 

“You already wrote about that,” Rodgers said. 

So was the hype about Rodgers’ return overblown? Nope, he said. Did he have something to prove? Also no, apparently. 

At times, Rodgers looked like a sitting duck in the pocket and his former Jets teammates made him pay by sacking him four times. Rodgers was still mobile enough to fake a handoff and roll to the right and lead Jaylen Warren for an easy walk-in touchdown on the first play of the fourth quarter to cut the Steelers’ deficit to two points at 26-24.

Four plays later, after a Jets’ special-teams blunder that gave Pittsburgh the ball back, he found Calvin Austin III for a go-ahead touchdown. Thanks to some ball luck on the final drive – even though the offense couldn’t convert on the plus-side of the field – Pittsburgh kicker Chris Boswell nailed the game-winning field goal from 60 yards out with 63 seconds left on the clock. 

Throughout the game, but particularly in the fourth quarter, right guard Isaac Seumalo found Rodgers to be calm and confident. No stage is too big for No. 8, Seumalo said. 

“I always say the best players have the foundation of just being excellent in the basics, and then the creativity, to improvise on the run,” Seumalo told USA TODAY Sports. “He knows how to make the game easy, make it slow, improvise when he needs to. He played great today.

“This is what we expect from him. And he expects that from himself too.” 

Tight end Jonnu Smith, who caught one of Rodgers’ touchdown on a goal-line pop pass with 32 seconds before halftime, said he’s long known the type of player Rodgers is but has been impressed by how he comports himself as a teammate. 

Rodgers said he’s always tried to have meaningful conversations and will talk to guys before, during and after practice. He mentioned how he asked wide receiver D.K. Metcalf (four catches, 83 yards), another Steelers’ offseason acquisition, during camp – they shared a bathroom – to give him a report early in game week about how he viewed his matchups and what he wanted to see in the game plan. Rodgers didn’t think much about it after the ask. But come Tuesday of last week, Metcalf authored a lengthy text message to him. 

“We just wanted to play for each other and play for (number) eight,” said Austin III, who had four catches for 83 yards. “When we go out there, we have his full confidence that whatever he’s saying, he’s getting us in the best position.” 

The identity of the offense – offensive coordinator Arthur Smith called 30 passes compared to 20 rushes, though Pittsburgh trailed most of the game had something to do with that – will vary week-to-week and is based in selflessness, Austin said. 

“It doesn’t matter if it’s running or passing,” he said, “it’s playing for each other. I know one thing – our identity is that we’re going to be with each other.” 

Rodgers still holds fond feelings for people associated with the Jets. He named backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor, linebacker Quincy Williams and running backs Braelon Allen and Hall as individuals he was glad he saw on the field before the game. He even warmed up with a ballboy he worked with during his time with the Jets. 

Rodgers wondered how he would react once the competitive juices started flowing on the sideline. He thanked his still-anonymous wife and circle of friends for encouraging him to take time with the decision. 

“Happy to be a Steeler,” Rodgers said, “and happy things went the way they did.” 

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Week 1 of the fantasy football season is almost in the books.

The takes are flying and overreactions can be found everywhere, meaning it’s easy to make a decision that could ultimately cost your team in the long run. Remember, it’s a long season.

We can’t win the championship in Week 1, but we can lose it with a disastrous emotional decision.

The inaugural week of the season is often a liar, meaning what is true now may not be the case in a few weeks. Let’s try and decipher what took place in the games to this point and what that means for your fantasy team.

It’s a collaborative effort so help us, help you. Here are some players you can give an early pink slip to this fantasy season.

Waiver wire players to drop: Week 1

Tank Bigsby, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars

All eyes were on the Jacksonville backfield with the addition of Liam Coen as head coach. Some thought it would be Bigsby who would get the work. Others thought maybe it would be Bhayshul Tuten. Instead, it ended up being ol’ reliable, Travis Etienne.

Bigsby managed just six carries in the contest, finishing with 12 yards. Etienne was the clear RB1 in the room, leaving little doubt about the player to roster there. Bigsby’s fantasy relevance falls off a cliff barring injury and you shouldn’t wait to cut bait if there’s a better option available.

Jerome Ford, RB, Cleveland Browns

Much like Bigsby, Ford’s fantasy relevance took a significant hit in Week 1. The running back’s snaps will only diminish over time, especially with Quinshon Judkins’ debut quickly approaching. Rookie Dylan Sampson led the charge on Sunday, finishing with 12 carries for 29 yards. However, the real hit to Ford’s value came with Sampson’s involvement in the passing game.

Ford was projected to be a receiving option for Cleveland, but finished with just one catch. Sampson totaled eight receptions for 64 yards, establishing himself as the running back to roster for the Browns until Judkins returns.

Jaydon Blue, RB, Dallas Cowboys

Many thought that Blue could make an immediate impact for Dallas given the state of its running back room. Previously littered with questions, Javonte Williams provided a clear answer to that, staking his claim to the RB1 role for Brian Schottenheimer’s squad.

Blue was inactive for Thursday night’s contest, but could ultimately take over for Miles Sanders after a costly fumble in the opener. You likely weren’t rostering Blue as a player to start immediately, but it’s a tough start for the rookie. If you need the roster spot, we won’t fault you for moving on.

Ollie Gordon II, RB, Miami Dolphins

Similar to Blue, Gordon came into Week 1 with a certain level of hype from the fantasy community, but fell short in a big way. The first game of the season showed that we want no part of the Dolphins right now – overreaction or not. They were dominated by the Indianapolis Colts all day long and it was never a game.

Even De’Von Achane struggled to get involved, proving that we should avoid this team like the plague. Gordon is nothing more than an Achane handcuff, but that may not even be that valuable.

Josh Downs, WR, Indianapolis Colts

On the flip side of the dominating Colts’ victory, Downs was a ghost in the passing attack. He finished with just two catches for 12 yards, despite a historic effort from Daniel Jones. Considering this is likely to be the Colts’ best offensive performance of the season, it’s a hard sell to keep Downs on your roster when this team plans to run everything through Tyler Warren and Michael Pittman Jr.

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The European Ryder Cup roster is set for 2025 after Luke Donald made his six selections for his captain’s picks.

Donald named Ludvig Åberg, Matt Fitzpatrick, Viktor Hovland, Shane Lowry, Jon Rahm and Sepp Straka as the group to round out the roster.

Donald’s selections help set up Europe for another successful outing, with all but one player returning from the winning team in 2023.

Rasmus Højgaard is the only newcomer on the team this year, replacing his twin brother Nicolai Højgaard. Rasmus earned the sixth and final automatic qualifying spot.

The rest of the 12-man roster includes Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose and Tyrrell Hatton.

European Ryder Cup roster

Rory McIlroy

The 36-year-old golfer is currently ranked as the No. 2 golfer in the world. He returns as one of the most experienced Ryder Cup competitors on either roster, preparing to compete in his eighth event.

Robert MacIntyre

MacIntyre, who made his Ryder Cup debut in 2023, is currently ranked as the No. 9 golfer in the world. The 29-year-old finished as the runner-up at the U.S. Open and the BMW Championship in 2025.

Tommy Fleetwood

Fleetwood returns for his fourth Ryder Cup event. He finished out the FedEx Cup tour at No. 1, winning his first PGA Tour title in late August. He’s also held in high regard, ranking sixth in the world.

Justin Rose

Justin Rose is the oldest player in the field at age 45. While it will be Rose’s seventh Ryder Cup appearance, it will be his first in America since 2016. He’s currently ranked No. 12 in the nation and finished in a tie for 21st in the FedExCup standings.

Tyrrell Hatton

Hatton returns to the team for a fourth consecutive time. He is ranked No. 25 in the world. The 33-year-old won $1.7 million in prize money for finishing first in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic back in January, shooting 15 over par and one ahead of Daniel Hillier.

Rasmus Højgaard

Højgaard is making his first Ryder Cup appearance, although he does have some level of experience being involved with the team in the past. The 24-year-old is ranked No. 64 in the world and finished No. 85 in the FedEx Cup.

Shane Lowry

Lowry will make his third Ryder Cup appearance for Europe. The 38-year-old golfer is coming off a 13th-place finish in the FedEx Cup. He also currently ranks No. 23 in the world and served as a runner-up in two events during the first half of 2025.

Jon Rahm

The 30-year-old golfer, currently ranked No. 79 in the world, has produced successful outings throughout his three previous Ryder Cup appearances. The Spaniard tied for 14th at the Masters Tournament, eighth at the PGA Championship and seventh at the U.S. Open. He is coming off a performance at The Open Championship, where he finished in a tie for 34th back in July.

Sepp Straka

Straka is back for his second Ryder Cup appearance. The No. 13-ranked golfer in the world had success this year, winning the Truist Championship and the American Express tournament. The 32-year-old finished 30th in the FedEx Cup standings.

Viktor Hovland

The 27-year-old is back for his third Ryder Cup appearance. He won the Valspar Championship in March and finished third in the U.S. Open. He is ranked No. 15 in the world and was 12th in the FedEx Cup standings.

Ludvig Åberg

Åberg returns to the team with experience after making his Ryder Cup debut in 2023. The 25-year-old has produced a strong outing in three of his final five starts, finishing in the top 10. He’s ranked No. 14 in the world and finished in a tie for 21st for the FedEx Cup.

Matt Fitzpatrick

Fitzpatrick is back for his fourth Ryder Cup appearance with plenty of momentum. He’s curated four top 10 finishes through his last six events this year. The 30-year-old golfer ranks 34th in the world and in the FedEx Cup.

When is the 2025 Ryder Cup?

The 2025 Ryder Cup will be held Sept. 26-28 on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course in Farmingdale, New York.

How to watch the 2025 Ryder Cup?

The 2025 Ryder Cup TV schedule has not yet been announced, but NBC has the rights to the event. Various networks under the NBCUniversal umbrella will have coverage throughout the competition.

• Date: Sept. 26-28
• TV: NBC, Golf Channel and USA Network
• Steam:Peacock, Fubo (free trial to new subscribers)
• Location: Bethpage State Park Black course (Farmingdale, New York)

Stream the 2025 Ryder Cup on Fubo