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Liverpool beat holders Real Madrid with Aston Villa denied win against JuventusThere are reasons why some prefer a monocular to a pair of binoculars for bird-watching and wildlife-viewing. Lighter by half, more accessible, quicker to focus and easier to hold steady, the Nocs Field Tube 8x32 is the perfect example of why a monocular can be the best optic for everything from birding and safari to hiking and watching sports. Design: Roof prism Magnification: 8x Objective lenses: 32 mm Eye relief: 15 mm Weight : 8.09 oz (229.4g) Dimensions: 5.03 x 1.77-inches (128 x 45mm) Durability: IPX7 (waterproof and fog-proof) The bottom line is that the Nocs Field Tube 8x32 is pocket-sized and portable. Weighing just 8.09 oz (229.4 g), it easily slips into a pocket or, if you attach a lanyard, hangs around your neck without any discernible weight. That means it’s always with you and light enough to hold completely steady, giving you a more stable, detailed view of subjects. That’s further ensured by its 8x magnification, which is the limit for hand-holding a monocular without any risk of wobbly views. Taken on a hiking trip to a national park where birds of prey swooped above, the water- and fog-proof Nocs Field Tube 8x32 impressed during the day with bright, detailed images. It also successfully fought rain and dew. Nocs Provisions Field Tube 8x32 monocular review Nocs Provisions Field Tube 8x32: Design Twist-up eyecups BaK-4 prisms Tripod thread The first thing you’ll notice about this monocular are its eye-catching colors, but don’t let the choice between Corsican Blue, Coral Red and Banana Slug Yellow put you off. A serious monocular, its optical system uses BaK-4 prisms, with a surprising seven lens elements arranged into five groups. Its optics are multi-coated to suppress nasties like lens flare and ghosting. At the same time, those wanting a monocular to carry in a pocket will love its scratch-resistant lenses. It’s also IPX7-rated, which means it can survive lengthy dunks in shallow water. Thanks to a nitrogen-filled internal chamber, it’s also fog-proof, which, during our test, proved helpful in battling a high dew point. The most important details about the Nocs Field Tube 8x32, though, are the specifications of its optics. At 8x magnification and with a 32mm objective lens, it has the right balance to ensure an impressive close-up while also letting in enough light during dusk and dawn. But don’t expect to use it at night for stargazing: it can make a rudimentary attempt at the night sky, but at least a 42mm, if not a 50mm, objective lens is required for impressive astronomical views (the moon aside). The most impressive aspect of the Nocs Field Tube 8x32 is that it can focus to just 7.4 feet (2.25 meters), which makes it worth considering for small gardens where birds and wildlife may appear directly in front of you. It is also helpful for safaris, where birds and small animals can often be seen very close to the truck. The plasticky design may put some off, but it’s precisely this that helps the Nocs Field Tube 8x32 remain lightweight. For those looking for an optical aid to carry in a pocket on hiking trips, its plastic construction is a huge bonus, mainly since it’s a hard-wearing design complete with a ridged, ribbed outer casing that’s easy to grip in all kinds of weather and temperatures. On the bottom of the chassis is a 1/4-inch tripod thread designed to fit a small tabletop tripod, of the sort you might also carry in a pocket. That could be useful for some kinds of birding — such as observing a nest — or for any other largely stationary animal. A good option, therefore, is to use a tripod with flexible legs that can be twisted around railings and bars. A small tripod is also a good idea if you want to share views with others, or just as a different way to support and hold the Nocs Field Tube 8x32. Nocs Provisions Field Tube 8x32: Performance Easy to hold steady Quick to focus Lacks ultimate brightness Taken on a hiking trip to mid-Wales, the Nocs Field Tube 8x32 performed well. We used it for everything from identifying red kites and buzzards to some casual moon-viewing and were impressed both by how easy it was to hold steady and by how quick it was to focus. The Nocs Field Tube 8x32 also proved adept at sweeping across landscapes. Whether it was for checking out the beautiful changing colors on the horizon during sunset or finding the next waymarker up ahead on the path, it delivered consistently impressive views. Using the Nocs Field Tube 8x32 on a herd of wild horses helped us identify foals among them. While walking through an orchard, the close focus ability enabled us to get a close-up of birds in the trees above. Is the Nocs Field Tube 8x32 as sharp as an expensive pair of high-quality binoculars? No, it is not, but there is little noticeable difference when used in bright conditions. Besides, what it lacks in ultimate image sharpness, vibrancy and brightness it more than makes up for in its travel-friendly design and ease of operation. We were impressed by close objects, too. Since our hike took place on a typical Welsh day — with periods of strong summer sun followed by lashing rain — we could really put the Nocs Field Tube 8x32 through its paces. Its weatherproof status held up, and so did its fog-proofing, particularly late at night when we used the Nocs Field Tube 8x32 to observe a waxing gibbous moon setting in the west around midnight. The high dew point caused a nearby camera to fog up, but the Nocs Field Tube 8x32 remained clear. Nocs Provisions Field Tube 8x32: Functionality Non-slip outer casing Smooth focus wheel No neck strap The Nocs Field Tube 8x32 is very simple to use. With an easy-to-grip outer casing, all that’s required is to extend the eyepiece a couple of clicks (there are two positions it can sit in, depending on how much eye relief is needed) and turn the focus wheel on the top of the body. That wheel has enough resistance to move quickly but stays in place post-adjustment. If you’re birding or hiking and want an optical aid to hand at all times, the best way is to hang a monocular like the Nocs Field Tube 8x32 around your neck. After all, it’s super-lightweight. The Nocs Field Tube 8x32 does, conveniently, sport a carrying strap/loop on its bottom and there’s a wrist strap in the box. However, what it’s lacking are attachments for its eyecup shield and lens cap, both of which have loops, but there’s nothing in the box. That’s a shame because these small covers are easy to lose. We recommend you either tie them to the Nocs Field Tube 8x32’s carry strap/loop or wrist strap, or else be sure to hike/bird/safari while wearing a shirt with top pockets where you can easily stash them away to keep them safe. Although the Nocs Field Tube 8x32 has a protective case, it’s nothing more than a drawstring bag. Given that the product is weatherproof and has the scratch-proof option, this is not a deal-breaker, but something a little more protective would have been nice. Should you buy the Nocs Provisions Field Tube 8x32? ✅ You want a monocular that you can use in all kinds of weather: The Nocs Field Tube 8x32 is rated IPX7, which means it’s weatherproof and fog-proof. ✅ You like the option of using a modular with a tripod: This product has a 1/4-inch thread on the bottom for use with tabletop tripods. ❌ You’re not prepared to modify it: The lens cap and eyepiece cover will be easy to lose, so some DIY may be necessary to attach them to the wrist strap. ❌ You want to use it in low light: Its 32 mm aperture is less than ideal for collecting light, so images lose their brightness when the sun goes down. Easy to hold steady for any subject near or far, the Nocs Field Tube 8x32 offers sharp, crisp and colorful views from dusk through dawn. Its 8x magnification and 32 mm objective lens make it less than ideal only for astronomy, though moon-viewing nevertheless impressed. Adept in all kinds of weather and easy to operate, the Nocs Field Tube 8x32 boasts excellent build quality. Overall, it’s highly recommended. If the Nocs Provisions Field Tube 8x32 isn't for you If you like the sound of the Nocs Field Tube 8x32 but want a little more magnification, there’s another version available that may suit your needs. The Nocs Field Tube 10x32 gives you 10x magnification and is also available in Ponderosa Green, Paydirt Brown and Oxblood Maroon. If you’re okay with 8x magnification but want something that allows more light in for better astronomical results, try the lightweight Opticron Explorer 8x42. For more of both, choose the Celestron Outland X, which offers 10x magnification and 50 mm objective lenses.

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Study Finds that Married Men May Age More Slowly, Women are UnaffectedWEST LAYFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Trey Kaufman-Renn had 18 points and Myles Colvin and Camden Heide each scored 13 to lead No. 6 Purdue to an 80-45 rout of Marshall on Saturday. Colvin and Heide were making their first starts of the season for Purdue (5-1). Braden Smith, who was averaging 14.6 points, was scoreless on an 0-for-4 shooting day. Smith had a team-high nine assists. Nate Martin led Marshall (3-2) with nine points, playing 24 minutes before fouling out with several minutes left in the game. The Boilermakers shot 55% in the first half to take a 39-24 halftime lead. However, Purdue made only one field goal in the final nine minutes of the first half. Purdue picked up the intensity in the second half, leading by as many as 41 points. The Boilermakers shot 50% for the game and held the Thundering Herd to 30%. No. 10 NORTH CAROLINA 87, HAWAII 69 HONOLULU (AP) — R.J. Davis scored 14 of his 18 points in the first half and No. 10 North Carolina pulled away from Hawaii. Elliot Cadeau had 17 points on 7-of-8 shooting, Seth Trimble scored 11 of his 13 points after halftime and Ian Jackson added 11 for the Tar Heels (3-1). Davis, an All-American guard, moved into fourth place on North Carolina’s all-time career scoring list. He overtook Sam Perkins with his free throw at the 11:59 mark of the first half. Gytis Nemeiksa led Hawaii with 16 points and had 10 rebounds. Akira Jacobs made three 3-pointers and scored 13 points off the bench. Tanner Christensen had 10 points and 10 rebounds and Marcus Green added 10 points for the Rainbow Warriors (4-1). No. 15 MARQUETTE 880, GEORGIA 69 NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — David Joplin scored a career-high 29 points and made six 3-pointers, Chase Ross had 14 points and five steals, and No. 15 Marquette beat Georgia. Joplin scored five straight Marquette points to begin a 12-3 run that Stevie Mitchell capped by banking in a shot with 1:33 remaining for a 78-66 lead. Mitchell made a steal at the other end to help seal it. Ben Gold scored a career-high 14 points and Kam Jones had 10 points and seven assists for Marquette (6-0). Jones was coming off the program’s third triple-double in more than 100 seasons when he had 17 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in 36 minutes against No. 6 Purdue on Tuesday. Gold’s previous high was 12 points at UConn on Feb. 7, 2023, while Joplin’s was 28 at DePaul on Jan. 28, 2023. Blue Cain scored 17 points and Tyrin Lawrence added 15 for Georgia (5-1). Dakota Leffew had 11 and Silas Demary Jr. 10. The Bulldogs turned it over 18 times, leading to 27 points by Marquette. No. 18 CINCINNATI 81, GEORGIA TECH 58 ATLANTA (AP) — Dillon Mitchell had 14 points and 11 rebounds for his first double-double of the season, and No. 18 Cincinnati beat Georgia Tech. Jizzle James and Cole Hickman also scored 14 points apiece for the Bearcats (5-0), who passed the first true test of the young season against their first major conference opponent in the Yellow Jackets of the ACC. Naithan George made three 3-pointers while scoring 13 points for Georgia Tech (2-3). Duncan Powell added 10 points, while leading scorer Baye Ndogo finished with just five points. No. 25 ILLINOIS 87, Md-Eastern Shire 40 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Will Riley scored his 19 points in the second half and No. 25 Illinois beat Maryland Eastern Shore. Kylan Boswell added 13 points, Tomislav Ivisic had 11 and Morez Johnson Jr. finished with 10 for the Illini (4-1), who shot 25% (10 for 40) from 3-point range but committed just nine turnovers. Tre White grabbed 11 rebounds and Kasparas Jakucionis seven for Illinois, which outrebounded the Hawks 59-38. Jalen Ware scored 10 points and Christopher Flippin had 10 rebounds for Maryland Eastern Shore (2-6), which had its lowest point total of the season. The team’s previous low came in 102-63 loss to Vanderbilt on Nov. 4.VDH: Are The Years Of Madness Ending?

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Climate summits are notorious for running into overtime and into the weekend and COP29 is no exception. We have a deal of sorts, but more iterations are expected during the weekend. COP29 was always going to be about money. The main priority at COP29 is agreeing on a new target to replace the current US$100bn a year that developed countries provide to developing countries to reduce emissions and adapt to disasters, that expires in 2025. The key elements of the deal circulated on Friday afternoon by the COP Presidency are: The latter refers to China, rich Arab countries and others to make appropriate voluntary contributions. In fact, China already billions of dollars climate funds to developing countries. Poorer countries are very disappointed with this offer because they expected most of the $1.3tn to be from public sources and to be offered with no strings attached. But leaving COP29 without a finance deal could make the job at COP30 in Brazil next year that much harder. Delegations will now assess this deal as the talks go into overtime. It is very likely that there will be at least version before the deal is finalized this weekend, but it is unlikely that it will contain major changes. One of the documents released by the COP29 presidency, as part of the final deal, is entitled “Taking forward the outcomes of the global stocktake.” It starts by reaffirming the outcomes of the first global stocktake at COP28 and it notes the work conducted under the UAE just transition work programme in 2024 and emphasizes the importance of its implementation. What is known as the ‘UAE Consensus’, refers to “transitioning away from all fossil fuels in energy systems. This is the closest COP29 came to tackling fossil fuels. Though it is only an indirect reference, it nevertheless keeps the subject alive. Another deal reached at COP29 on international carbon standards, opened the way to set up UN-backed carbon markets, as set out in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, that promise to generate billions of dollars for climate action. There are two main mechanisms for such trading to take place. Under Article 6.2 countries can set up carbon trading arrangements bilaterally, and Article 6.4 outlines a system where trading would happen through a UN-backed carbon market, open also to business. Under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, countries can transfer carbon credits earned from reducing their GHG emissions to help other countries meet their climate goals. The UNFCCC insists that it is the only legitimate body to decide on climate and agree on the climate finance goal. But in reality it is the G20 that can decide how that goal is reached. The G20is where major economies make the decisions, and the UN is where all countries have a say. But now we have another dimension. The election of Donald Trump to the US Presidency and his threat to pull the US out of the Paris Agreement, threatens to derail the outcome of COP29. It could prove to be “a major blow to global climate action.” It has already introduced a great deal of uncertainty at a time when it is urgent to arrive at decisions on lowering emissions and tackling global warming. Little progress has been made in limiting emissions of greenhouse gases that are driving up temperatures. A recent UN report said global efforts to tackle climate change are seriously off track. New data shows that warming gases are accumulating in the atmosphere faster than at any time in human existence. It is now more or less certain that 2024 will be the world’s warmest on record. Global average temperatures across the year are on track to end up more than 1.5C above pre-industrial levels, which would make 2024 the first calendar year to breach this “symbolic mark.” This latest record helped focus minds at COP29 on the urgent need for action to limit any further warming. A recent UN report warned that, without change, “the world is on track to reach 3C warming by the end of the century.” The UN says that limiting temperature rise to the 1.5C target is still “technically possible”, but only with huge cuts to emissions over the next decade, something that is verging on the impossible. These are the initial indications. There are signs that China plans to take a more central role in the future. It is becoming more open about its plans and more participative in the COP process and may take a more active and cooperative role in future COPs. For the first time, Chinese officials said at COP29 that the country has paid developing countries more than $24.5bn for climate action since 2016. With demand for green technology likely to increase in developing countries as a result of the COP29 deal, China -being a major exporter of such technology- will have much to gain. Taking a more prominent role is in its interest and can only help. Despite accusations that this was “one of the most chaotic COP meetings ever,” it has ended with a deal. It may not be quite what developing countries were hoping for, but it has, nevertheless, delivered funds to tackle climate change. The world needs to find ways to reduce emissions in constructive way and in a consistent approach. But this needs to do that “while we are balancing the needs of people around the world to have affordable energy.”

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South Korean markets have had a dismal 2024, with the so called "Korea discount" in its stock markets widening compared to other global peers. Analysts that spoke to CNBC say that the efforts to oust Yoon might distract from and delay efforts for capital market reform, entrenching the "Korea discount" further. South Korean markets have had a dismal 2024, with the so-called "Korea discount" in its stock markets widening compared to other global peers. The recent political upheaval is expected to entrench this phenomenon. > 24/7 San Diego news stream: Watch NBC 7 free wherever you are The country's benchmark stock index, Kospi, has lost over 7% this year and the underperformance of the South Korean market signals its "Corporate Value-Up" program, announced in February this year , has failed to address the " Korea discount. " The "Korea discount" refers to South Korean securities trading at lower valuations relative to regional peers due to investors' concerns over issues such as corporate governance at large family-owned conglomerates that have an outsized influence over the country's economy. The political turmoil in the country has further worsened investors' sentiment, with the Kospi underperforming the MSCI Asia ex-Japan index by 2.3 percentage points since Dec. 3 when President Yoon Seok Yeol imposed and then revoked martial law within hours. The attempt at martial law has sent the risk premium for Korean assets higher, thereby dealing a setback to the "Value-Up Program," Vishnu Varathan, managing director and head of macro research for Asia ex-Japan at Mizuho Securities said in a Dec. 10 note. South Korea under Yoon had strived to boost the country's stock markets and combat the "Korea discount" via a Japan-style program that sought to improve corporate governance and increase investor engagement, among other things. Money Report European Central Bank set to deliver final rate cut of the year: Live updates European markets set for mixed open ahead of expected ECB rate cut According to data from the Korea Exchange , the Kospi has a price-to-book ratio of 0.86, while its price-to-earnings ratio stands at 13.65 as of Dec. 12. Both the metrics, which indicate how much the investors value the index, have declined from a year earlier . For comparison, Japan's Nikkei 225 stock benchmark has a price-to-book ratio of 1.44 while its price-to-earnings ratio stands at 15.90 as of Dec. 11. While Japan stocks surged as it implemented measures to lift its markets , South Korea has been struggling. For instance the "Korea-Value Up Index," launched in September, which consists of 100 listed "best practice" companies that comply with the "Value-Up" program, has price-to-book ratio of 0.99 and a price-to-earnings ratio of just 10.29. "The distractions of ousting Yoon amid fragile government and fragmented politics is likely to dilute and delay policy efforts to boost equity valuations," Varathan said, adding that power balance in South Korea could shift in favor of large and influential conglomerates, which could entrench the "Korea discount" even more. South Korea has several large family-owned global conglomerates, known as "chaebols," usually controlled by the founder's family. These may consist of a group of companies or several groups of companies. Notable chaebols include market heavyweights such as Samsung Electronics, LG, SK and Hyundai. While they are a huge contributor to the country's GDP, the complex shareholding structure of chaebols mean that investors hold little sway over the company's strategic direction. The four conglomerates mentioned above make up about 40% of South Korea's GDP, according to South Korean media. Market reforms could receive a setback due to the political turmoil, said Lorraine Tan, director of equity research for Asia at Morningstar, while adding that the reforms will not be "derailed." "I think the longer the leadership change takes, the more likely investors will be sidelined. President Yoon is unpopular and a peaceful transition away from his leadership would help," she pointed out. The embattled Yoon has survived an impeachment vote over the weekend after members of his ruling People's Power Party walked out of the country's parliament, but opposition parties have vowed to continue efforts to impeach him. Jeff Ng, Head of Asia Macro Strategy at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation said that the "Korea discount" is still likely to persist into 2025 due to weak economic conditions, slower exports, and a weak Korean won. "Investor confidence may return in the medium-term, but a swift resolution of the domestic uncertainty looks unlikely at this stage." Also on CNBC India's ReNew Energy offered to be taken private in $2.82 billion deal BNP Paribas: Indian market showing "high level of resilience" India's economy might not grow by 7-8%, but there still are attractive sectorsPerson accused of accosting Rep. Nancy Mace at Capitol pleads not guilty to assault chargeProminent candidates who won and lost in Jharkhand elections

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East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel Jr., a potential first-round pick, declared for the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday. Revel, who sustained a torn left ACL in practice in September, had one season of eligibility remaining. "After an incredible journey at East Carolina, I am officially declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft," the senior posted on social media. "... Pirates nation, thank you for your unwavering energy and support every game. Representing ECU is an honor, and I look forward to continuing to do so on Sundays!" Revel recorded two interceptions in three games this season, returning one 50 yards for a touchdown on Sept. 14 against Appalachian State. Over three seasons with the Pirates, Revel had three interceptions, 15 passes defensed and 70 tackles in 24 games. He was a second-team All-American Athletic Conference selection last season. ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. ranked Revel as the No. 2 cornerback and No. 23 overall prospect in the 2025 draft class. --Field Level Media

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — DJ Lagway threw two touchdown passes, Montrell Johnson ran for 127 yards and a score, and Florida upset No. 9 Mississippi 24-17 on Saturday to knock the Rebels out of College Football Playoff contention. The Gators (6-5, 4-4 Southeastern Conference), who topped LSU last week, beat ranked teams in consecutive weeks for the first time since 2008 and became bowl eligible. The late-season spurt provided another vote of confidence for coach Billy Napier, who is expected back for a fourth season. Ole Miss (8-3, 4-3), which entered the day as a 10-point favorite, lost for the first time in four games and surely will drop out of the 12-team playoff picture. The Rebels ranked ninth in the latest CFP and needed only to avoid stumbling down the stretch against Florida and lowly Mississippi State to clinch a spot in the playoff field. But coach Lane Kiffin’s team failed to score in three trips inside the red zone and dropped countless passes in perfect weather. No. 2 OHIO ST. 38, No. 5 INDIANA 15 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Will Howard passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another, TreVeyon Henderson ran for a score and No. 2 Ohio State beat previously undefeated No. 5 Indiana. All Ohio State (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten, CFP No. 2) has to do now is beat Michigan at home next Saturday and it will earn a return to the Big Ten championship game for the first time since 2020 and get a rematch with No. 1 Oregon. The Ducks beat Ohio State 32-31 in a wild one back on Oct. 12. The Hoosiers (10-1, 7-1, No. 5 CFP) had their best chance to beat the Buckeyes for the first time since 1988 but were hurt by special teams mistakes and disrupted by an Ohio State defense that sacked quarterback Kurtis Rourke five times. Howard finished 22 for 26 for 201 yards. Emeka Egbuka had seven catches for 80 yards and a TD. No. 8 GEORGIA 59, UMass 21 ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Carson Beck threw four touchdown passes, Nate Frazier ran for 136 yards with three scores and No. 8 Georgia overwhelmed Massachusetts as the Bulldogs tried to protect their College Football Playoff hopes. Georgia (9-2, No. 10 CFP) needed the big offense from Beck and Frazier to rescue a defense that gave up 226 rushing yards. UMass (2-9) played its first game under interim coach Shane Montgomery, the offensive coordinator who retained his play-calling duties after replacing fired coach Don Brown on Monday. Jalen John led the Minutemen with 107 rushing yards and a touchdown. Georgia extended its streak of consecutive home wins to 30, the longest active streak in the Football Bowl Subdivision. No. 10 TENNESSEE 56, UTEP 0 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nico Iamaleava threw for 209 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 10 Tennessee to a victory over UTEP. The Volunteers (9-2) overcame a sluggish start to roll up the impressive win. Both teams were scoreless in the first quarter, but Tennessee found its rhythm. Grad student receiver Bru McCoy, who hadn’t caught a touchdown pass this season, had two. Peyton Lewis also ran for two scores. Tennessee’s defensive line, which had no sacks in last week’s loss to Georgia, had three against the Miners. UTEP (2-9) struggled with two missed field goals and three turnovers. Tennessee’s offense came alive with 28 points in the second quarter. In the final four drives of the quarter, Iamaleava completed 11 of 12 passes for 146 yards and touchdowns to Squirrel White, Ethan Davis and McCoy. No. 11 MIAMI 42, WAKE FOREST 14 MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Cam Ward passed for 280 yards and threw two touchdowns to Jacolby George on another record-breaking day, Mishael Powell ran an interception back 76 yards for a touchdown and No. 11 Miami pulled away late to beat Wake Forest. The Hurricanes (10-1, 6-1 Atlantic Coast Conference, No. 8 College Football Playoff) can clinch a berth in the ACC title game with a win at Syracuse next weekend. Ward completed 27 of 38 passes, plus ran for a score. He broke two more single-season Miami records, both of which had been held for 40 years by Bernie Kosar — most passing yards in a season and most completions in a season. Ward now has 3,774 yards on 268 completions this season. Kosar threw for 3,642 yards on 262 completions in 1984. Demond Claiborne had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown for Wake Forest (4-7, 2-5). Claiborne also rushed for 62 yards for the Demon Deacons, and starting quarterback Hank Bachmeier was 8 of 14 passing for 86 yards and a touchdown. No. 13 SMU 33, VIRGINIA 7 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Kevin Jennings threw for a career-high 323 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another, and No. 13 SMU clinched a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game by routing Virginia. Isaiah Smith and Jared Harrison-Hunte each had two sacks to help the Mustangs (10-1, 7-0, No. 13 CFP) extend their winning streak to eight. They would earn an automatic bid into the expanded College Football Playoff by beating 11th-ranked Miami or 17th-ranked Clemson in the ACC title game on Dec. 7 in Charlotte, North Carolina. SMU had to get there first, and Jennings led the way again, bouncing back from an interception and a fumble to complete 25 of 33 passes to six different receivers, including TD tosses to Jordan Hudson and Matthew Hibner. Brashard Smith provided a little balance on offense, running for 63 yards and his 13th touchdown of the season. SMU’s defense overwhelmed UVa’s offensive line, sacking Anthony Colandrea nine times and allowing the Cavaliers (5-6, 3-4) just 173 yards. Special teams contributed, too, with Roderick Daniels Jr. returning a punt 48 yards and Collin Rogers making two field goals. No. 24 ILLINOIS 38, RUTGERS 31 PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Luke Altmyer found Pat Bryant for a catch-and-run, 40-yard touchdown pass with 4 seconds left, sending No. 24 Illinois to a wild victory over Rutgers. Illinois (8-3, 5-3 Big Ten) was down 31-30 when it sent long kicker Ethan Moczulski out for a desperation 58-yard field goal with 14 seconds to go. Rutgers coach Greg Schiano then called for a timeout right before Moczulski’s attempt was wide left and about 15 yards short. After the missed field goal was waved off by the timeout, Illinois coach Bret Bielema sent his offense back on the field. Altmyer hit Bryant on an in cut on the left side at the 22, and he continued across the field and scored untouched in a game that featured three lead changes in the final 3:07. Rutgers (6-5, 3-5) gave up a safety on the final kickoff return, throwing a ball out of bounds in the end zone as players passed it around hoping for a miracle touchdown. Altmyer was 12-of-26 passing for 249 yards and two touchdowns. Bryant finished with seven receptions for 197 yards.