The re-election system of the Football League, in use until 1986, was a process by which the worst-placed clubs in the League had to reapply for their place, while non-League clubs could apply for a place.

The Redskins Rule is an observed longstanding coincidence between the National Football League (NFL) game results of the Washington Redskins, now known as the Washington Commanders, and the results of subsequent United States presidential elections.

Nov 3, 2004 · Claim: The outcome of Washington Redskins home football games has correctly predicted the winner of every U.S. presidential election since 1936.

Nov 6, 2024 · Football’s role extends beyond the field this election season, as presidential candidates like Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump and others use football to connect with voters nationwide.

Oct 28, 2024 · When the Commanders won with a Hail Mary on Sunday it might have had bigger ramifications than moving to 6-2 on the season — it also could have decided the United States Presidential Election.

Oct 28, 2024 · Here's what you need to know about the Commanders and their sordid history with predicting the results of presidential elections. The Commanders Rule, formerly referred to by Washington's old...

Nov 4, 2024 · ESPN is set to unveil the inaugural rankings for the first 12-team College Football Playoff. The reveal just so happens to coincide with Election Day—and its 7 p.m. ET start time will run right up against prime-time coverage of election results.

Nov 6, 2024 · With Donald Trump winning the 47th presidency, a Republican victory in the Senate, a likely Republican victory in the House of Representatives, and a 6:3 Republican majority in the Supreme Court, a single party is on the verge of having majority control of all three branches of government.

Nov 5, 2024 · College football, specifically, offers a strategic opportunity for presidential candidates and the PACs that support them: Many of the most popular schools are located in swing states, and many rivalries remain regional despite conference realignment.

Oct 25, 2024 · Donald Trump is set to make his second appearance at a college football game this season, just three days before next month’s presidential election. GOP nominee Trump is set to be in attendance at Beaver Stadium for the Nov. 2 Big Ten showdown between No. 3 Penn State and No. 4 Ohio State.