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Uranium prices stayed fairly steady in 2025, but experts agree its long-term outlook is compelling,

Demand picked up from reactor restarts, new nuclear construction projects and growing interest in small modular reactors. Meanwhile, supply constraints continued as miners faced issues ramping up.

1. Trump Admin Pushes for Uranium Stockpile Boost to Secure Nuclear Power Future

Publish date: September 16, 2025

In September, the Trump administration zeroed in on its plan to reduce uranium reliance on Russia.

A report by Bloomberg outlined that Russia still accounts for approximately a quarter of the fuel used in America’s 94 nuclear reactors, which generate roughly 20 percent of the nation’s electricity.

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said that the Department of Energy was working to reduce that dependence by rebuilding domestic uranium and enrichment supply chains.

The concept of a federal uranium reserve dates back to 2020, when the first Trump administration sought US$150 million to begin direct purchases from US producers, though Congress approved only half the amount.

Supply concerns sharpened after Russia briefly restricted uranium exports to the US in late 2024, underscoring Washington’s exposure to geopolitical risks.

A law signed in May 2024 requires US utilities to phase out Russian uranium by 2028, with future stockpile levels expected to rise in line with new reactor construction, including small modular reactors.

“We’re moving to a place — and we’re not there yet — to no longer use Russian enriched uranium,” Wright said, adding that the US needs significantly more domestic uranium and enrichment capacity.

2. China Achieves World’s First Thorium-to-Uranium Conversion

Publish date: November 6, 2025

China marked a milestone in 2025 by converting thorium into uranium inside a working molten salt reactor.

The experimental thorium molten salt reactor, developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics in the Gobi Desert, is the first in the world to demonstrate stable thorium-based fission.

The reactor has been operating since reaching first criticality in October 2023 and has now produced data confirming the conversion of thorium-232 into uranium-233, a fissile material capable of sustaining a nuclear chain reaction.

Unlike conventional reactors that use solid uranium fuel rods, the system relies on liquid fuel dissolved in molten fluoride salt, allowing continuous refueling and stable heat generation without shutting down operations.

3. Uranium Energy’s Sweetwater Project Fast Tracked Under Trump Initiative

Publish date: August 6, 2025

In August, Uranium Energy’s (NYSEAMERICAN:UEC) Sweetwater uranium complex in Wyoming was designated for expedited permitting under the Trump administration’s FAST-41 initiative. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to revitalize the US nuclear fuel supply chain and reduce reliance on imports from geopolitical rivals.

The Sweetwater complex, located in Wyoming’s Great Divide Basin, is anchored by a fully licensed conventional uranium mill with a capacity of 3,000 metric tons per day and annual output of 4.1 million pounds.

The site previously included several permitted mines — Sweetwater (Red Desert), Big Eagle and Jackpot (Green Mountain) — and will now be evaluated for in-situ recovery mining, a lower-impact extraction technique.

The new permitting push will allow the company to modify existing approvals to incorporate in-situ recovery capabilities both within and beyond the current mine boundary, including on adjacent federal lands.

Sweetwater is the second uranium project to receive fast-track treatment under the policy, following Anfield Energy’s (TSXV:AEC,NASDAQ:AEC) Velvet-Wood project in Utah, which received the status in May.

4. Denison Mines Moves Closer to Federal Approval for Phoenix ISR Uranium Project

Publish date: February 28, 2025

In February, Denison Mines (TSX:DML,NYSEAMERICAN:DNN) announced that the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) had scheduled public hearings for its Wheeler River uranium project in Saskatchewan.

The hearings were scheduled for October 8 and December 8 to 12, and according to the company would represent the final stage in the federal environmental assessment process. Denison holds an effective 95 percent interest in Wheeler River, the largest undeveloped uranium project in the Eastern Athabasca Basin. If approved, the company expects to begin site preparation and construction for its Phoenix in-situ recovery uranium project in early 2026.

In its Q3 report, released on November 6, Denison said the first part of the hearing was complete, and that it was expecting a decision from the CNSC in early 2026 after part two of the hearing.

5. Western Australia Reviews Uranium Mining Ban as Nuclear Energy Investment Grows

Publish date: October 2, 2025

Possibly the biggest uranium news in Australia in 2025 was Western Australia’s move to consider lifting its ban on new uranium licenses. In October, ahead of an energy-focused trade mission to China and Japan, Premier Roger Cook signaled the policy might be under review as part of broader strategic development considerations.

China, Western Australia’s largest trading partner, accounts for more than half of the state’s exports.

While the state’s three existing uranium mines continue to operate under previously approved permits, no new developments have been allowed since the ban was put in place in 2017. Cook emphasized that Western Australia intends to respect legal mining leases, while exploring future opportunities.

He also stressed that any change to the uranium policy would likely depend on a “significant shift” in global markets, while the state continues to monitor existing permit holders and potential future projects.

Securities Disclosure: I, Gabrielle de la Cruz, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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IRIS Metals Limited (ASX: IR1, “IRIS” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce it has executed a binding Heads of Agreement (HOA) with Finley Mining Inc for the exclusive right to farm-in to the Finley Basin Tungsten Project (Tungsten Project) located in Granite County, Montana, USA. This strategic farm-in opportunity further expands IRIS’ exposure to critical minerals beyond lithium, positioning the Company in a key tungsten district with historical production potential and untapped high-grade tungsten potential in a jurisdiction primed for revival under U.S. critical minerals policies.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • IRIS Metals has signed a binding Heads of Agreement with Finley Mining Inc and its shareholders, granting IRIS an exclusive right to farm-in to the high-grade Finley Basin Tungsten Project, located in Granite County, Montana, USA, subject to the execution of full form farm-in agreements to be negotiated in good faith on the agreed key terms within 40 business days (unless extended).
  • Due to the transaction materialising during a proposed capital raising program, the Company decided not to raise capital at this point in time, having regard to the strategic merits of the Tungsten acquisition.
  • Limited drilling undertaken by Union Carbide in the late 1970s–early 1980s resulted in a historical, non-JORC compliant tungsten reserve, 850,000 tons at an average grade of 0.68% WO₃1, which is considered high-grade relative to many global tungsten deposits.
  • The farm-in provides IRIS with exposure to tungsten, a critical mineral with strategic importance for defense, energy, and industrial applications, complementing IRIS’ existing critical minerals portfolio.
  • The farm-in structure allows IRIS to earn up to a 100% interest in the project through staged exploration expenditure of up to USD$2,000,000 over 4 years and delivery of a JORC- compliant Inferred Resource.
  • Exploration activities to commence at the Finley Basin Project in early 2026, focusing on resource definition, expansion, and development studies.
  • The transaction aligns with IRIS’ strategy to expand its critical minerals footprint in the USA, leveraging incentives for domestically sourced materials.
IRIS Metals Executive Chairman Peter Marks commented:

‘This binding agreement marks an exciting step for IRIS as we grow and diversify our critical minerals portfolio into tungsten, a vital component for the defense and technology industries. The Finley Basin Project offers significant upside with its prospective geology and location in a mining-friendly jurisdiction. Combined with our existing South Dakota portfolio, this positions IRIS to capitalise on significantly growing demand for US-sourced critical minerals.’

Montana Portfolio Expansion and Development

IRIS is actively evaluating additional critical mineral opportunities to complement its core South Dakota holdings. This farm-in to the Finley Basin Tungsten Project diversifies IRIS’ assets into tungsten, a critical mineral essential for military energetics, alloys, electronics, and renewable energy technologies, with U.S. demand surging amid defense initiatives and clean energy goals, yet vulnerable to geopolitical supply disruptions.

The expansion of IRIS’ mineral portfolio to tungsten was measured in approach with a number of projects reviewed and compared. The Company selected the Finley Basin Project due to its high-grade characteristics when compared other tungsten occurrences in the US2, historical exploration results, favourable jurisdiction, potential for expansion of known mineralisation, local milling capabilities, and reasonable proximity to the Company’s South Dakota operations.

IRIS’ primary focus remains on advancing its South Dakota lithium and rubidium projects toward near- term development under its “Hub & Spoke” strategy, which emphasises centralized processing across multiple sites.

Recent expansions, including the September 2025 acquisition of the Ingersoll Project from Rapid Critical Metals have significantly grown IRIS’ Black Hills footprint and private land holdings. IRIS is rapidly expanding mineral resources and progressing studies to support a multi-mine production model, with economic analysis targeted for 2026.

This strategic diversification importantly aligns with broader U.S. incentives for domestically sourced critical minerals and supports resilient supply chains under frameworks such as the Australia-U.S. Climate, Critical Minerals and Clean Energy Transformation Compact.

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Nick Saban now owns part of an NHL franchise.

The former University of Alabama football coach is part of a group that recently purchased a minority stake in the Nashville Predators, the team announced on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, who took over as the organization’s majority owner in July, expressed excitement about having Saban ‘join us in our pursuit of championships on the ice in Nashville.’

“Being involved in a sports team in Nashville has always been a goal and the opportunity to partner in the Predators with a class act like Bill Haslam created the perfect scenario,’ Saban said in a news release.

Saban’s share of the team is being purchased through Dream Sports Ventures LLC, an entity controlled by Saban and business partner Joe Agresti. The group also owns Dream Motor Group, which includes 10 auto dealerships in the Southeast.

Saban is a well-known Predators fans, according to The Tennessean, and he spoke to the team’s prospects at the franchise’s development camp this past summer.

‘The Preds are a great organization with a fantastic brand, and we are excited to be part of the future success of the franchise,’ Saban said.

Saban, 74, retired after 17 years as Alabama’s coach following the 2023 season and finished his career with a record seven national championships. He currently serves as a co-host on ESPN’s ‘College GameDay.’

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Jacksonville State football closed out its 2025 college football season on a high note. 

In what was a defensive battle between two in-state foes, the Gamecocks outlasted the Troy Trojans, 17-13, in the 2025 Salute to Veterans Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at the historic Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama.

It is the second-ever bowl win for Jacksonville State since the Gamecocks transitioned from Division I FCS in 2023. The loss for the Trojans snapped their 79-game win streak when they entered the fourth quarter with a lead.

After giving up a rather easy opening drive touchdown, Troy flipped the game’s momentum near the end of the first quarter when TJ Thompson stripped the ball out of Jacksonville State quarterback Caeden Creel’s hands on a flea-flicker attempt. The stripped sack led to a defensive touchdown for the Trojans. 

Things then changed again in the fourth quarter for Troy after Jacksonville State turned a late third-quarter interception off Tucker Kilcrease into seven points with a 1-yard rushing touchdown from Andrew Paul to reclaim the lead at 17-13 at the 10:06 mark. 

The Gamecocks defense then created a turnover on downs on the Trojans’ next drive before getting their second interception of the night to seal the win.

Creel completed 14 of 20 passes for 173 yards and a touchdown, a 22-yard pass to Brock Rechsteiner in the first quarter. Kilcrease took most of the snaps under center for Troy after Goose Crowder got banged up in the first quarter. He completed 12 of 22 passes for 116 yards and two interceptions. 

Jacksonville State played without a key member of its offense: Conference USA Player of the Year Cam Cook. The Gamecocks’ running back, who leads the nation in rushing yards, was ruled out after warm-ups with an injury. 

Final score: Jacksonville State 17, Troy 13

Jacksonville State vs. Troy Salute to Veterans Bowl highlights

Jacksonville State wins Salute to Veterans Bowl

Jacksonville State’s defense comes up with a stop on a last-second touchdown drive for Troy to seal the 17-13 win in the Salute to Veterans Bowl. Gamecocks’ safety Trevor Woods broke up a Hail Mary pass from Tucker Kilcrease in the end zone to seal the win.

The Gamecocks end the season with a 9-5 record, while the Trojans finish 8-6 on the year.

Jacksonville State intercepts Tucker Kilcrease

Tucker Kilcrease attempts to go downfield on first-and-10 and it costs the Trojans, as Jacksonville State’s Tyrin Taylor intercepts the pass. It’s a costly mistake by Kilcrease, who had 3:30 to work with in a four-point game.

Troy will look to get another stop with three timeouts to work with.

Troy gets stop, forces punt

Troy gets the stop it needs on defense as Caden Creel is sacked on third-and-6, and it forces Jacksonville State to punt the ball back to the Trojans. Down 17-13, Tucker Kilcrease and the Trojans have 3:30 to work with for a game-winning touchdown drive opportunity.

Troy turns it over on down

Tucker Kilcrease fires a quick throw to Peyton Higgins, but Higgins is ruled a yard short of the first down. It’s brutal ball placement by Troy as it turns the ball over on downs and looks to its defense for a stop down 17-13 with 5:34 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Andrew Paul gives Jacksonville State lead with TD

Jacksonville State retakes the lead at 17-10 in the fourth quarter after Andrew Paul punches it in from the 1-yard line. It’s the first touchdown score for the Gamecocks since the first quarter. It’s a nice drive put together by Jacksonville State overall, as it converted three third-downs on the ground.

The scoring drive was 11 plays for 47 yards and took 5:44 off the game clock. The Gamecocks are 10:55 away from winning their second bowl win in program history.

End of third quarter: Troy 13, Jacksonville State 10

Jacksonville State is moving with the ball, and will open the fourth quarter with a third-and-8 at Troy’s 48-yard line. The Gamecocks are looking for their first touchdown score since the first quarter, down 13-10.

Jacksonville State intercepts Tucker Kilcrease

Ian Mitchell intercepts Tucker Kilcrease on first-and-10 to give Jacksonville State its first takeaway of the night. Mitchell was all over Kilcrease’s throw on the cross route. The Gamecocks get the ball back down 13-10 with under a minute to go in the third quarter.

Jacksonville State forced to punt after penalty on coach

Due to an unsportsmanlike penalty on Jacksonville coach Charles Kelly, the Gamecocks are pushed back 15 yards and forced to punt instead of maybe going for it on fourth-and-4. Kelly was seen coming onto the field to express his frustration with officials not calling a defensive pass interference on Troy on third-and-4 when Caden Creel tried going do field.

Troy misses field goal attempt

Troy comes up short on a great field goal position from DJ Epps’ 79-yard kickoff return, as Scott Taylor Renfroe’s 49-yard field goal attempt misses left. It’s a tough end to what started as a great drive for the Trojans.

DJ Epps returns Troy kickoff for 79-yards

The first explosive play of the night comes on special teams, as Troy’s DJ Epps returns the kickoff for 79 yards down the right sideline. The Trojans are still looking for their first offensive touchdown score of the night, as they’ve had to settle for field goals on their last two drives to the red zone.

Jacksonville State cuts deficit with field goal

Jacksonville State ends its scoring drought with a 51-yard field goal from Garrison Rippa. The Gamecocks now trail Troy 13-10 with 6:35 remaining in the third quarter.

The scoring drive was nine plays for 22 yards and took 4:16 off the game clock.

Jacksonville State punts

Jacksonville State begins the second half with a 16-yard catch from Caden Creel to Deonandre Johnson, but then stalls on offense, as the Gamecocks send out the punt unit three plays later. It is the third punt of the night for the Gamecocks.

Not the start Jacksonville State needed or wanted. The Gamecocks haven’t scored since the 9:41 mark of the first quarter when they marched down the field for an opening-drive touchdown.

End of first half: Troy 13, Jacksonville State 7

Why did the lights go out at halftime of Salute to Veterans Bowl?

As Troy coach Gerad Parker was being interviewed on ESPN going into halftime, the lights at the Cramton Bowl went dark. As noted by the Gadsden Times, part of the USA TODAY Network, it was because of a normal operating procedure at Cramton Bowl, the host site of the bowl game. The stadium hosts at least one high school football game per week for the Montgomery City Public School System.

Troy leads Jacksonville State at halftime

Troy takes a 13-7 lead into halftime as Jacksonville State lets the clock run out after an 11-yard pass from Caden Creel to Khristian Lando. The Trojans came up with a 15-yard sack on Creel on second-and-10 that set the Gamecocks’ offense back once again.

The Gamecocks will start the second half with the ball.

Troy extends lead with field goal

Troy elects to take the points on fourth-and-7 instead of going for the touchdown, and Scott Taylor Renfroe hits the 30-yard field goal down the middle. It’s an 11-play drive for 58 yards and took 6:35 off the game clock.

The Trojans have now scored 13 unanswered points after Jacksonville State went down the field and scored a touchdown on its opening drive. Troy now leads 13-7 with 1:49 remaining until halftime.

Jacksonville State sacks Tucker Kilcrease

Walker O’Steen rushes Tucker Kilcrease and is all over the Troy quarterback for an 8-yard sack. It’s a big play by O’Steen, and a much-needed play for Jacksonville State’s defense.

Troy gets stop, forces punt

Jacksonville State punts for the second time on the night, as the Gamecocks are not able to recover from an offensive pass interference call on Deondre Johnson on third down. Johnson’s penalty wiped out a 49-yard catch for the wide receiver from Caden Creel.

The Gamecocks’ offense continues to struggle since driving down the field for a touchdown on their first drive of the night.

Troy takes lead on field goal

Scott Taylor Renfroe hits a 38-yard field goal attempt to give Troy its first lead of the night at 10-7. The scoring drive for the Trojans was nine plays for 25 yards and it took four minutes off the game clock.

Goose Crowder back in for Troy

After missing the whole last series, Goose Crowder is back on the field operating the Troy offense.

Jacksonville State misses fake punt

Another lost opportunity for Jacksonville State, as Pearson Baldwin drops the fake punt pass from Gavin Wimsatt. It’s a turnover on downs for the Gamecocks and gives Troy the ball at the Jacksonville State 41-yard line.

End of first quarter: Jacksonville State 7, Troy 7

Troy recovers fumble, scores touchdown

Jacksonville State tries a flea flicker on first-and-10, but TJ Thompson forces the ball out of Caden Creel’s hands. Luis Medina then recovers the fumble in the end zone for the touchdown to tie the game at 7-7. It’s a costly play by the Gamecocks, who were at their own 12-yard line. It’s also a costly ball control mishap by Creel, who fumbled the toss back.

Cam Cook ruled out for Jacksonville State

Cook ran for 1,584 yards and 16 touchdowns this season for the Gamecocks, and had been named Conference USA Player of the Year.

Tucker Kilcrease remains in for Troy

Tucker Kilcrease stays in at quarterback, as Troy heads onto the field for its third drive of the night. Crowder remains on the sideline, where ESPN reports he’s getting an ankle retapped after getting banged up on the last drive. Crowder came into the game injured; he had been injured late in the Sun Belt championship game vs. James Madison.

Troy turns it over on down

Troy elects to go for it on fourth-and-5, but Jacksonville State comes up with the stop, as Tucker Kilcrease’s throw to RaRa Thomas sails out of bounds. Kilcrease is in for the Trojans at quarterback after Goose Crowder appeared to have gotten injured on a 13-yard carry on the second play of the drive.

Jacksonville State strikes first on 22-yard TD pass

Caeden Creel finds Brock Rechsteiner down the field, standing on the goal line for the easy 22-yard touchdown pass to put Jacksonville State on the board first. It was a nine-play drive for 71 yards for the Gamecocks and it took 3:41 off the game clock.

Troy punts, Cam Cook not out for Jacksonville State

It’s a quick three-and-out for Troy’s offense, as the Trojans send out the punt unit onto the field. As the Jacksonville State offense trots out, Gamecocks star running back Cam Cook is not with the unit. ESPN mentioned that Cook is dealing with an undisclosed injury and was a game-time decision.

Jacksonville State wins toss, Troy on offense to start

The Gamecocks win the opening coin toss and defer the opening kickoff to the second half. That means it will be Goose Crowder and the Troy offense out first to begin the night in Montgomery.

Pregame

Salute to Veterans Bowl moved to ESPNU

It seems like the start of the Salute to Veterans Bowl between Jacksonville State and Troy will be aired on ESPNU due to the ongoing Tennessee-Louisville men’s basketball game.

Salute to Veterans Bowl kickoff time delayed

The Salute to Veterans Bowl between Jacksonville State and Troy will now kick off at 9:08 p.m. ET due to the ongoing Tennessee-Louisville men’s basketball game still on ESPN.

Salute to Veterans Bowl coming up

The Salute to Veterans Bowl between Jacksonville State and Troy is coming up in Montgomery. Kickoff might be delayed slightly due to the ongoing Tennessee-Louisville men’s basketball game still on ESPN.

Caden Creel warming up in Salute to Veterans Bowl

Jacksonville State quarterback Caden Creel has taken the field in Montgomery for the Salute to Veterans Bowl against Troy. Creel finished 12 of 21 passing for 96 yards with two sacks and an interception in the Conference USA championship game. He also had 112 rushing yards and a score on 18 carries in the Gamecocks’ loss to Kennesaw State.

Jacksonville State unveils uniforms for Salute to Veterans Bowl

The Gamecocks look to be wearing their red on white uniform set, with the red pinstripes down the side of the pants, for the Salute to Veterans Bowl against Troy.

What time does Troy vs Jacksonville State start?

  • Date: Tuesday, Dec. 16
  • Time: 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: The Historic Cramton Bowl (Montgomery, Ala.)

Troy and Jacksonville State are set for a 9 p.m. ET kickoff on Tuesday, Dec. 16 in the Salute to Veterans Bowl from The Historic Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama.

What TV channel is Troy vs Jacksonville State on today?

  • TV channel: ESPN
  • Streaming: ESPN app | Fubo (free trial)

ESPN will nationally broadcast the Salute to Veterans Bowl between Troy and Jacksonville State. Matt Barrie and Tom Luginbill will call the game from the booth at The Historic Cramton Bowl, while Harry Lyles Jr. will report from the sidelines.

Streaming options for the game include the ESPN app (with a TV login) and Fubo, which carries the ESPN family of networks and offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Stream the Salute to Veterans Bowl live with Fubo (free trial)

Troy vs Jacksonville State predictions in Salute to Veterans Bowl

Here’s a compilation of predictions from experts within the USA TODAY Sports Network for the Salute to Veterans Bowl between Troy and Jacksonville State:

  • Matt Hayes: Troy
  • Jordan Mendoza: Troy
  • Paul Myerberg: Jacksonville State
  • Erick Smith: Troy
  • Eddie Timanus: Troy
  • Blake Toppmeyer: Troy

Troy vs Jacksonville State odds, spread for Salute to Veterans Bowl

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Monday, Dec. 15

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Troy football schedule 2025

Here’s a look at Troy’s 2025 schedule:

Here’s a look at Troy’s schedule in 2025, including past scores.

  • Saturday, Aug. 30: Troy 38, Nicholls 20
  • Saturday, Sept. 6: Clemson 27, Troy 16
  • Saturday, Sept. 13: Memphis 28, Troy 7
  • Saturday, Sept. 20: Troy 21, Buffalo 17
  • Saturday, Sept. 27: BYE
  • Saturday, Oct. 4: Troy 31, South Alabama 24 (OT) *
  • Saturday, Oct. 11: Troy 48, Texas State 41 (OT) *
  • Saturday, Oct. 18: Troy 37, Louisiana-Monroe 14 *
  • Saturday, Oct. 25: Troy 35, Louisiana 23 *
  • Saturday, Nov. 1: Arkansas State 23, Troy 10 *
  • Saturday, Nov. 8: BYE
  • Thursday, Nov. 13: Old Dominion 33, Troy 0 *
  • Saturday, Nov. 22: Troy 31, Georgia State 19 *
  • Saturday, Nov. 29: Troy 28, Southern Miss 18 *
  • Friday, Dec. 5: No. 19 James Madison 31, Troy 14 **
  • Tuesday, Dec. 16: vs. Jacksonville State | 9 p.m. ET | ESPN (Fubo) ***

* Denotes Sun Belt game

** Denotes Sun Belt Championship game

*** Denote bowl game

Jacksonville State football schedule 2025

Here’s a look at Jacksonville State’s 2025 schedule:

  • Thursday, Aug. 28: UCF 17, Jacksonville State 10
  • Saturday, Sept. 6: Jacksonville State 34, Liberty 24 *
  • Saturday, Sept. 13: Georgia Southern 41, Jacksonville State 34
  • Saturday, Sept. 20: Jacksonville State 45, Murray State 10
  • Saturday, Sept. 27: Southern Miss 42, Jacksonville State 25
  • Saturday, Oct. 4: BYE
  • Thursday, Oct. 9: Jacksonville State 29, Sam Houston 27 *
  • Wednesday, Oct. 15: Jacksonville State 38, Delaware 25 *
  • Saturday, Oct. 25: BYE
  • Wednesday, Oct. 29: Jacksonville State 24, Middle Tennessee 21 *
  • Saturday, Nov. 8: Jacksonville State 30, UTEP 27 *
  • Saturday, Nov. 15: Jacksonville State 35, Kennesaw State 26 *
  • Saturday, Nov. 22: FIU 27, Jacksonville State 21 *
  • Saturday, Nov. 29: Jacksonville State 37, Western Kentucky 34 *
  • Friday, Dec. 5: Kennesaw State 19, Jacksonville State 15 **
  • Tuesday, Dec. 16: vs. Troy | 9 p.m. ET | ESPN (Fubo) ***

* Denotes Conference USA game

** Denotes Conference USA Championship game

*** Denote bowl game

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Congratulations to the fantasy football managers who survived an injury-riddled first round of the fantasy playoffs in 2025. The hard work will now continue into Week 16, especially for those with Patrick Mahomes on their roster.

It won’t be easy to navigate injuries to Mahomes and other key contributors. Fantasy managers are all in do-or-die mode at this point in the season, so every start ’em, sit ’em decision is of the utmost importance.

And some bold calls – like benching some high-volume running backs in tough matchups for streamers in good ones – might be necessary to earn a coveted spot in the fantasy championship game.

Who can you start and sit in fantasy football for Week 16 of the NFL season? USA TODAY Sports outlines eight players to start and eight to sit.

Fantasy football players to start in Week 16

Quarterbacks

  • Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers (at Dallas Cowboys)

Herbert has averaged just one passing touchdown per game over his last five starts, but he gets a great matchup in Week 16 against a Cowboys team that has allowed the most fantasy points per game (FPPG) to quarterbacks this season. Dallas just let J.J. McCarthy throw for 250 yards with three total touchdowns and Herbert could post similar numbers.

  • C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans (vs. Las Vegas Raiders)

Stroud has averaged 246.3 passing yards per game in three starts since returning from a concussion he suffered against the Broncos. He also just had his second, three-touchdown game of the season against the Cardinals and could be poised for similar output against a Raiders team that has allowed 28.6 points per game over its last five outings.

Running backs

  • Michael Carter, Arizona Cardinals (vs. Atlanta Falcons)

The Cardinals lost starting running back Bam Knight to an ankle injury against the Texans. Carter was able to log 14 carries for 56 yards and add four catches for 38 yards against a tough Houston defense. The veteran could be asked to handle a similar workload if Knight can’t play against the Falcons, which would immediately make the 26-year-old a volume-based fantasy flex.

  • Devin Neal, New Orleans Saints (vs. New York Jets)

Neal suffered a hamstring injury in the Saints’ Week 15 win over the Panthers, but if he can play in Week 16, he could end up being a matchup-winner. The Jets have allowed the second-most FPPG to running backs this season and have allowed a league-high eight receiving touchdowns to the position. Neal is a good receiver – he has 17 catches on 19 targets across 268 snaps this season – and has logged a touchdown in back-to-back games.

Wide receivers

  • Jayden Reed, Green Bay Packers (at Chicago Bears)

Reed just had his best game of the season, racking up five catches for 55 yards on six targets against a tough Broncos defense. Now, he faces a Bears unit that has allowed 18 receiving touchdowns to wide-outs this season, good for third-most in the NFL. Reed should be a high-floor WR3 and could have WR2 upside if Christian Watson (shoulder) isn’t able to play in Week 16.

  • Jalen Coker, Carolina Panthers (vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

The Buccaneers have allowed at least 263 passing yards and two passing touchdowns in five of their last six games. Their secondary has been leaky, and that could allow Coker to have solid game. The second-year receiver has averaged four catches for 67 yards over his last two games and scored a touchdown in each. He has good chemistry with Bryce Young and should be a fine flex play for fantasy managers to grab off the waiver wire.

Tight end

  • Darren Waller, Miami Dolphins (vs. Cincinnati Bengals)

Waller has played in seven games this season but has managed to score six touchdowns. That included two against the Steelers in Week 15, a game during which he recorded a season-high seven receptions and logged 66 receiving yards. The Bengals have allowed the most catches (99), receiving yards (1,276) and receiving touchdowns (15) to tight ends this season, so Waller could have another big-time outing in Week 16.

Defense/special teams

  • New Orleans Saints (vs. New York Jets)

The Saints have only once allowed more than 21 points in their last five games. They have averaged two sacks per game over that span and have generated six turnovers. New Orleans is a getting an easy matchup against a Brady Cook-led Jets offense in Week 16 and will be playing at the Superdome. Feel free to back them in a favorable streaming spot.

Fantasy football players to sit in Week 16

Quarterbacks

  • Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys (vs. Los Angeles Chargers)

If you were lucky enough to survive Prescott’s zero-TD performance against the Vikings, you may want to sit him against the Chargers. Los Angeles has allowed a league-low 12 passing touchdowns to quarterbacks this season, so Prescott has a lower ceiling than usual in what could be more of a run-heavy game plan for Dallas.

  • Jaxson Dart, New York Giants (vs. Minnesota Vikings)

Dart put together a strong performance against the Commanders in Week 15 but will face a much stiffer test against the Vikings in Week 16. Minnesota ranks No. 1 in the league in pressure rate, per the NFL’s Next Gen Stats, and Dart has a passer rating of 69 when pressured this season, per Pro Football Focus. That will gives Dart a low passing floor, which could drop him out of the starter-worthy quarterbacks in fantasy for this week.

Running backs

  • RJ Harvey, Denver Broncos (vs. Jacksonville Jaguars)

Harvey has averaged 18 touches per game since J.K. Dobbins went down with what is expected to be a season-ending foot injury. However, Harvey has only averaged 3.4 yards per carry over that span and is facing a Jaguars team in Week 16 that has allowed the fewest rushing yards to running backs this season (933). Harvey is also battling a rib injury, so it’s probably best to steer clear of him.

  • Jaylen Warren, Pittsburgh Steelers (at Detroit Lions)

Warren has a solid floor thanks to his volume, but Kenneth Gainwell has been more effective than him of late. Gainwell had 80 yards on 13 carries against the Dolphins in Week 15 while Warren had just 33 yards on 12 carries. If the Steelers lean more heavily on Gainwell, that could leave Warren with a tough path to posting production against a Lions team that has allowed the fifth-fewest FPPG to running backs this season.

Wide receivers

  • Deebo Samuel, Washington Commanders (vs. Philadelphia Eagles)

Samuel is averaging just 38 receiving yards per game since Week 6 and has scored just twice over that eight-game span. The Eagles have allowed just six receiving touchdowns to receivers this season, tied for the second-fewest in the league, which could limit Samuel. So too could the absence of Jayden Daniels and the presence of Terry McLaurin, who has seen 24 targets to Samuel’s 18 in three games since returning to Washington’s lineup.

  • Alec Pierce, Indianapolis Colts (vs. San Francisco 49ers)

Philip Rivers performed better than expected for the Colts against the Seahawks, but there are still clear limitations to the 44-year-old’s game. Notably, he averaged just 4.4 yards per attempt against Seattle and had an average depth of target (ADOT) of just 5.46 yards, per Sumer Sports. Rivers’ inability to consistently go deep will limit Pierce, who leads the NFL with an average of 20.1 yards per reception, and drop him out of flex consideration for most fantasy managers.

Tight end

  • Jake Ferguson, Dallas Cowboys (vs. Los Angeles Chargers)

Ferguson hasn’t scored a touchdown in any of his last four games, which has made him more of a fringe TE1 than a clear-cut starter. As mentioned earlier, the Chargers are weaker against the run than the pass, so Dallas may not have as much passing volume as usual in this game. That could hurt Ferguson’s bottom-line.

Defense/special teams

  • Green Bay Packers (at Chicago Bears)

The Packers just lost Micah Parsons for the season to a reported torn ACL. It isn’t clear how well Green Bay will play without him, and there will at least be an adjustment period as the Packers look to replace their top defensive player. The Bears could take advantage of that, just like the Broncos did in their 34-point Week 15 outburst.

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There’s plenty of frustration going around in the Bay Area.

As the Golden State Warriors have lost four of their last six games, and as they struggle to stay above .500, a fan published an email exchange he had with team owner Joe Lacob in which both parties expressed their frustration with the team’s performance.

The fan, Justin Dutari, published the exchange on Reddit Sunday, Dec, 14.

“Dear Joe, please do something about this Team,” the email Dutari sent begins, before asking if Stephen Curry needs to score 50 points every night to win.

“Team is (in) need (of) a real second option,” Dutari continues. “Jimmy’s (Butler) tools are being underutilized because he is playing as a power forward due to the small position players. We have no true center.

“I am so frustrated.”

Lacob’s response was brief, but direct.

“You can’t be as frustrated as me,” Lacob wrote. “I am working on it. It’s complicated. Style of play. Coaches desires regarding players. League trends. Jimmy is not the problem.”

The part about “coaches desires” raised questions about a possible disagreement in philosophy between Lacob and coach Steve Kerr. The Warriors confirmed the authenticity of the email, and Kerr responded to the comments Lacob made in a news conference Tuesday, Dec. 16.

“It’s not a big deal,” Kerr told reporters Tuesday. “I’m not concerned about anything like that.

“Well, we’re all frustrated. Joe is frustrated, I’m frustrated – Steph and (Draymond Green). Everybody is frustrated. This is kind of how the league works. I hate when people post private emails. Imagine if everyone’s private emails were posted and how tough that would be to live our lives. Joe supports me 100%. I support him and we have a great connection.”

The Warriors are 13-14 and currently ranked eighth in the Western Conference standings. The team, however, faces questions about the future, as Curry (37 years old), Green (35) and Butler (36) are approaching the eventual descent of their careers.

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Boxer Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford, who has won world championships in five different weight classes, announced his retirement from the sport on Dec. 16.

Crawford posted the announcement on social media with a caption saying ‘Walking away as a great with nothing else left to prove.’

‘I’ve been blessed to live out a dream that started long before the lights, the fans, or the world titles. From Omaha to the biggest stages in boxing, every step of this journey was earned through sacrifice, discipline, and faith,’ Crawford wrote in the caption of a five-minute YouTube video.

‘I gave this sport everything I had. I faced the best, moved through weight classes, and made history on my own terms. 42-0. 3x Undisputed. 5 Division World Champion. No shortcuts. No excuses.

‘This isn’t goodbye to boxing … it’s a thank you. Thank you to my family, my team, my city, and the fans who rode with me through every chapter. Thank you to the sport for shaping the man I am today. The gloves may have come off, but legacy is forever.’

The 38-year-old Crawford finishes his career with a 42-0 record (31 KOs), including his last fight in September, an unanimous decision victory over Canelo Alvarez, taking the World Boxing Council super-middleweight title.

Just two weeks ago, the WBC stripped Crawford of that belt for failing to pay their sanctioning fees.

“Very unfortunately, the WBC did not receive an acknowledgment of receipt nor any response to any of those communications,” the WBC said at the time. “The WBC had no choice but to act.”

Crawford, an Omaha, Nebraska, native, had been boxing since he was 8, and turned professional in 2008 after a prolific amateur career. He started racking up world titles in 2013, winning the NABO lightweight title with a TKO victory over Alejandro Sanabria.

Crawford then won world titles at light welterweight, welterweight, light middleweight, and super middleweight, becoming the first boxer ever to be crowned undisputed champion in three weight classes.

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LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR,OTC:LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) (‘LaFleur Minerals’ or the ‘Company’ or ‘Issuer’) announces it has amended its previously disclosed non-brokered private placement offering, upsizing it to up to 9,000,000 units of the Company (the ‘Units’) at a price of $0.50 per Unit gross proceeds of up to $4,500,000 (the ‘LIFE Offering’). Each Unit will consist of one (1) common share in the capital of the Company (each a ‘Common Share’) and one (1) Common Share purchase warrant (a ‘Warrant’) granting the holder the right to purchase one (1) additional Common Share of the Company (a ‘Warrant Share’) at a price of $0.75 at any time on or before 36 months from the Closing Date (defined below). The Warrants will no longer be subject to an accelerated expiry, as was previously announced in the Company’s press release dated December 15, 2025.

The gross proceeds from the LIFE Offering will be used for the commissioning and restart of gold production operations at the Company’s wholly-owned Beacon Gold Mine and Mill, as well as work at the Company’s Swanson Gold Project in Quebec and for and general working capital purposes.

The Units will be offered for sale pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions, as amended by CSA Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935 – Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption, to purchasers resident in Canada, excluding Quebec, and other qualifying jurisdictions.

The securities offered under the LIFE Offering will not be subject to a hold period in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws. There is an offering document (the ‘Offering Document‘) related to the LIFE Offering that can be accessed under the Issuer’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca and at the Company’s website at www.lafleurminerals.com. Prospective investors should read this Offering Document before making an investment decision.

The terms of the Company’s previously announced flow-through offering (‘FT Offering’) have not changed, refer to the Company’s press release dated December 15, 2025 for more information.

The Company has agreed to pay qualified finders and brokers a cash commission of 7.0% of the aggregate gross proceeds of the LIFE Offering and FT Offering and such number of broker warrants (the ‘Broker Warrants‘) as is equal to 7.0% of the number of Units sold under the LIFE Offering and FT Offering. Each Broker Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one Common Share at an exercise price equal to the Offering Price for a period of 24 months following the Closing Date.

The closing of the LIFE Offering and FT Offering is expected to occur on or about December 31, 2025 (the ‘Closing Date‘), or such other earlier or later date as the Company may determine.

The Company continues to progress in the closing of its previously announced brokered private placement of gold-linked convertible notes, as announced on November 5, 2025, a financing that aims to raise up to C$7 million to fund the restart of the company’s Beacon Gold Mill in Val d’Or, Quebec.

This news release is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities in the United States or in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to qualification or registration under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The securities referred to in this news release have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the ‘U.S. Securities Act’), and such securities may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent an exemption from registration under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws. ‘United States’ and ‘U.S. person’ are as defined in Regulation S under the U.S Securities Act.

About LaFleur Minerals Inc.

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR,OTC:LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) is focused on the development of district-scale gold projects in the Abitibi Gold Belt near Val-d’Or, Québec. Our mission is to advance mining projects with a laser focus on our resource-stage Swanson Gold Deposit and the Beacon Gold Mill, which have significant potential to deliver long-term value. The Swanson Gold Project is approximately 18,304 hectares (183 km2) in size and includes several prospects rich in gold and critical metals previously held by Monarch Mining, Abcourt Mines, and Globex Mining. LaFleur has recently consolidated a large land package along a major structural break that hosts the Swanson, Bartec, and Jolin gold deposits and several other showings which make up the Swanson Gold Project. The Swanson Gold Project is easily accessible by road allowing direct access to several nearby gold mills, further enhancing its development potential. Lafleur Mineral’s fully refurbished and permitted Beacon Gold Mill is capable of processing over 750 tonnes per day and is being considered for processing mineralized material at Swanson and for custom milling operations for other nearby gold projects.

ON BEHALF OF LaFleur Minerals INC.

Paul Ténière, M.Sc., P.Geo.
Chief Executive Officer
E: info@lafleurminerals.com
LaFleur Minerals Inc.
1500-1055 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 4N7

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

Cautionary Statement Regarding ‘Forward-Looking’ Information

This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed ‘forward-looking statements’. All statements in this new release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words ‘expects’, ‘plans’, ‘anticipates’, ‘believes’, ‘intends’, ‘estimates’, ‘projects’, ‘potential’ and similar expressions, or that events or conditions ‘will’, ‘would’, ‘may’, ‘could’ or ‘should’ occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, without limitation, statements related to the closing of the LIFE Offering and the FT Offering, and the anticipated use of proceeds from the LIFE Offering and the FT Offering. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company’s management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management’s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.

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Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH ) (OTCQX: SYHBF ) (Frankfurt: SC1P ) (‘Skyharbour’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc.’s (‘RTEC’) minority interest in the Russell Lake Uranium Project (‘Russell Lake’ or the ‘Project’) pursuant to the previously announced definitive and binding purchase agreement (the ‘Purchase Agreement’). The Project is strategically located in the central core of the Eastern Athabasca Basin of northern Saskatchewan, with access to regional infrastructure, including an all-weather road and powerline.

Russell Lake Project Location Map:
http://www.skyharbourltd.com/_resources/images/2025-11-14%20SKY-RussellLake-Updated.jpg

Transaction Details:

Immediately prior to closing, RTEC’s interest in the Project was approximately 42.3%. Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, Skyharbour has acquired 100% of RTEC’s minority interest in the Project in exchange for cash consideration of C$10 million (the ‘Purchase Price’). The Purchase Price consisted of a C$2 million deposit, paid on signing the Purchase Agreement, and a C$8 million cash payment paid at closing.

Skyharbour has granted to RTEC a 0.25% net smelter returns royalty over Russell Lake. The acquisition of RTEC’s interest in Russell Lake has increased Skyharbour’s interest in the Project to 100%, subject to several other net smelter return royalties held by third parties.

Russell Lake Uranium Project Overview:

The Russell Lake Project is a large, advanced-stage uranium exploration property totalling 73,314 hectares strategically located between Cameco’s Key Lake and McArthur River Projects, and adjoining Denison’s Wheeler River Project to the west and Skyharbour’s Moore Uranium Project to the east. The northern extension of Highway 914 between Key Lake and McArthur River runs through the western extent of the property and greatly enhances accessibility, while a high-voltage powerline is situated alongside this road.

Qualified Person:

The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed and approved by Serdar Donmez, P.Geo., VP of Exploration for Skyharbour as well as a Qualified Person.

About Skyharbour Resources Ltd.:

Skyharbour holds an extensive portfolio of uranium exploration projects in Canada’s Athabasca Basin and is well positioned to benefit from improving uranium market fundamentals with interest in thirty-seven projects covering over 616,000 hectares (over 1.5 million acres) of land. Skyharbour has acquired from Denison Mines, a large strategic shareholder of the Company, a 100% interest in the Moore Uranium Project, which is located 15 kilometres east of Denison’s Wheeler River project and 39 kilometres south of Cameco’s McArthur River uranium mine. Moore is an advanced-stage uranium exploration property with high-grade uranium mineralization in several zones at the Maverick Corridor. Adjacent to the Moore Project is the Russell Lake Uranium Project, which hosts widespread uranium mineralization in drill intercepts over a large property area with exploration upside potential. The Company is actively advancing these projects through exploration and drilling programs.

Skyharbour also has joint ventures with industry leaders Denison Mines, Orano Canada Inc., Azincourt Energy, and Thunderbird Resources at the Russell, Preston, East Preston, and Hook Lake Projects, respectively. The Company also has several active earn-in option partners, including CSE-listed Basin Uranium Corp. at the Mann Lake Uranium Project; TSX-V listed North Shore Uranium at the Falcon Project; UraEx Resources at the South Dufferin and Bolt Projects; Hatchet Uranium at the Highway Project; CSE-listed Mustang Energy at the 914W Project; and TSX-V listed Terra Clean Energy at the South Falcon East Project.

In aggregate, Skyharbour has now signed earn-in option agreements with partners that total to potentially over $76 million in partner-funded exploration expenditures and over $42 million in cash and share payments coming into Skyharbour, assuming that these partner companies complete their entire earn-ins at the respective projects.

Skyharbour’s Uranium Project Map in the Athabasca Basin:
https://skyharbourltd.com/_resources/maps/SKY-SaskProject-Locator-2025-12-08.jpg

To find out more about Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH) visit the Company’s website at www.skyharbourltd.com .

Skyharbour Resources Ltd.

‘Jordan Trimble’

Jordan Trimble
President and CEO

For further information contact myself or:
Nicholas Coltura
Corporate Communications Manager
Skyharbour Resources Ltd.
Telephone: 604-558-5847
Toll Free: 800-567-8181
Facsimile: 604-687-3119
Email: info@skyharbourltd.com

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This release includes certain statements that may be deemed to be ‘forward-looking statements’. All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that management of the Company expects, are forward-looking statements. Although management believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements if management’s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements, exploration and development successes, regulatory approvals including TSXV approval, and general economic, market or business conditions. Please see the public filings of the Company at www.sedarplus.ca for further information.

 

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Gareth Soloway of VerifiedInvesting.com shares his outlook for gold, silver and Bitcoin.

For gold, he outlines two different scenarios — a breakout to US$5,000 per ounce, potentially early in 2026, or a pullback to the US$3,500 to US$3,600 level.

Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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