Thursday, October 22, 2026 · final
The Lineup Is ranked 92 games on Thursday, October 22 and found 2 worth watching, led by Estudiantes at Flamengo (importance 137). Here's how that day's slate finished.
Estudiantes
FlamengoWith the aggregate tied 0-0, Flamengo host Estudiantes de La Plata in the second leg of a semifinal, with a place in the final at stake. Both qualified from Group A; Flamengo finished first and Estudiantes second.
Why it scores 137 →
Hurricanes8-2-25
Oilers8-1-16The Oilers erased a 4-2 deficit and beat the Hurricanes 6-5 in a shootout, with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scoring the only goal. Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid each had two goals and three assists.
Why it scores 102 →
James Madison7-131
App State5-234App State came back from 11 down, then beat James Madison 34-31 in overtime on J. London's 40-yard field goal. James Madison tied it with three seconds left in regulation.
Why it scores 42 →Every game gets an importance score, built from 11 factors — rankings, playoff stakes, rivalry, star power, elimination pressure, how close the game actually projects to be, and more. The score is explained, never a black box. Narratives are written from the real state of the season — not "tune in tonight."
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