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Franco Mastantuono looks to be best positioned for this game, while Rodrygo Goes and Brahim Díaz are also in contention.
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Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Donnarumma joined up with the squad on Tuesday, so is in contention, but Trafford has the shirt in my book.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
The only good thing is that the Dodgers have been failing miserably and somehow the Pads remain in contention.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Will star freshman Bryce Underwood get the Wolverines back in contention in the Big Ten and beyond?
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
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Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Donnarumma joined up with the squad on Tuesday, so is in contention, but Trafford has the shirt in my book.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
The only good thing is that the Dodgers have been failing miserably and somehow the Pads remain in contention.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Will star freshman Bryce Underwood get the Wolverines back in contention in the Big Ten and beyond?
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
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“In contention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20contention. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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