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Still, the final score was 31-14, a conclusive win for Ohio State, but hardly the embarrassment of Alabama-MSU.—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2026 The 30-23 defeat to the Seattle Seahawks didn’t feel as close as the final score suggests, as quarterback Justin Herbert took a beating — including some hits that were flagged — and now is surrounded by the walking wounded.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Oct. 2026 The Kansas City Chiefs improved to 3-0 on the 2026 season with their 24-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins in a game that played out much closer than the final score suggests.—Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2026 The Huskies had a chance to add three points, which ended up being the difference in the final score, just before halftime.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for final score