Latest blog entries about College Football
First things first – I want to apologize for not having anything together for the USF game earlier this week – my oldest kid was home sick and between that and my actual job, it just wasn’t going to happen. Shoutout to Josh for covering for me from the Atlanta airport. He gets paid the […]
From Roll 'Bama Roll | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers, 22 to 16 in overtime! Chicago stays in second place in the NFC with the win. Chicago is at 97% to make the playoffs according to the New York Times playoff machine. For all the NFL postseason scenarios and the full Week 16 schedule, click here. NFC […]
From Windy City Gridiron | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
The Miami Hurricanes (11-2) knocked off the Texas A&M Aggies (11-2) 10-3 on Saturday afternoon in the first round of the College Football Playoffs. The Canyonero Keys to Victory main theme was to sell the farm to get yourself a brand new Canyonero. The individual keys to victory were: 1- Can’t let Reed run. Marcel Reed […]
From State of The U | 2 months ago | 0 reads
Oregon runs a Mint Defense. Preventing explosives is a core principle of this scheme. That principle would, in theory, limit a Mint defense’s ability to stop the run in short-yardage situations. Oregon doesn’t tend to crowd the box or sell out to stop the run. For the purposes of this analysis, I’ve defined short-yardage situations […]
From Addicted To Quack | 2 months ago | 1 read
So yesterday, in the College Football Playoff, Tulane lost to Ole Miss 41-10 and James Madison lost to Oregon 51-34. Let’s be clear: Vanderbilt is the little guy and always will be. Our conference membership means we’re technically aligned with the “big boys” but no, we’re not. If you are taking the Alabama/Texas side of […]
From Anchor Of Gold | 2 months ago | 4 reads
The San Francisco 49ers are inching closer and closer to a playoff berth, getting the chance to clinch their spot in the postseason with a win over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night Football in Week 16. To do so, they’ll have to get through Jonathan Taylor, who has been the NFL’s best running back […]
From Niners Nation | 2 months ago | 2 reads
In order for teams to win college basketball games, they usually need a few key things in order to do so: skill, timing, and luck. Skill is self-explanatory. Timing can mean getting players healthy at the right time, players getting hot at the right time, etc. And then of course there’s luck, which involves having […]
From Tar Heel Blog | 2 months ago | 1 read
The latest episode of Land-Grant Holy Land’s flagship podcast is here! Join hosts Justin Golba and Alex Frank as they discuss Ohio State football, basketball, recruiting, and much more! Come for the hot takes. Stay for the warm ones. Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | Google Podcasts | iHeart Radio On episode 48 of Hangout in the Holy Land, Justin and Alex are back to […]
From Land-Grant Holy Land | 2 months ago | 1 read
Good morning, Canes. Here we go to start your Sunday: Miami beats Texas A&M 10-3, advances to CFP Quarterfinals “Night night” – Bryce Fitzgerald Miami made their inaugural appearance in the College Football Playoffs, and went on the road to beat Texas A&M 10-3 in a hard fought, physical, defensive struggle of a game. Here’s […]
From State of The U | 2 months ago | 0 reads
In the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff, the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs (12-1) will meet the Ole Miss Rebels (12-1) in the Sugar Bowl, starting at 8 p.m. ET in New Orleans, Louisiana. Georgia is favored by 7 points. Interested in watching the matchup between the Bulldogs and Rebels? You can find it on ESPN. When is Georgia vs. Ole Miss and when does it start? This matchup between the Bulldogs and Rebels will happen on Thursday, January 1, 2026. You should expect the kickoff at 8...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 1 read
In the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff, the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs (12-1) will meet the Ole Miss Rebels (12-1) in the Sugar Bowl, starting at 8 p.m. ET in New Orleans, Louisiana. Georgia is favored by 7 points. Pick Ole Miss (+7) to Cover The Bulldogs are 6-7-0 against the spread this season. The Rebels are 8-5-0 against the spread this year. In games this season when favored by 7 points or more, the Bulldogs have gone 3-5 against the spread. The Rebels have yet to co...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads
In the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff, the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (12-1) will face the Miami Hurricanes (11-2) in the Cotton Bowl, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET in Arlington, Texas. Ohio State is favored by 9.5 points. Pick Miami (FL) (+9.5) to Cover The Buckeyes have covered the spread 10 times over 13 games with a set spread. The Hurricanes have covered the spread in a matchup eight times this year (8-5-0). In games they have played as 9.5-point favorites or more, the ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 4 reads
The first round of the College Football Playoff ended, as expected, with a bit of a whimper. James Madison got crushed by the Oregon Ducks in a game that was over long before the clock hit zero. That game was only one of four, and we learned a little something from all of them. In […]
From Dawg Sports | 2 months ago | 1 read
The College Football Playoff quarterfinal round will see the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers (13-0) squaring off against the Alabama Crimson Tide (11-3) in the Rose Bowl at 4 p.m. ET in Pasadena, California. Indiana is favored in the matchup, by 6.5 points. Looking to attend this game live? College football tickets are available on Vivid Seats . Indiana vs. Alabama Tickets & How to Watch Info Tickets: Get tickets to this game on Vivid Seats Game date: Thursday, January 1, 2026 Game time: 4 ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads
PHOENIX—For the third consecutive December Arizona played a nonconference game in the same arena in the state’s capital. And while the name of the venue keeps changing the atmosphere hasn’t. The announced crowd of 10,567 at the Mortgage Matchup Center was almost entirely on the Wildcats’ side, a fact that wasn’t lost on Tommy Lloyd […]
From Arizona Desert Swarm | 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Bears won the biggest regular-season football game since…2018?! What an ending. Sorry for the delay, I had to rewrite pretty much this entire post. Bear Down! Bears Instant Grades Offense QB Caleb Williams | A I had him at a C+, then the game-winner happened. That’s an A. What a throw. RB Kyle Monangai & D’Andre Swift | B They ran hard. I don’t think the Bears ran the ball as well or as much as they should have tonight, but I think both of them made plays wh...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads
Stop me if you’ve heard this before, Seattle Seahawks fans: The Green Bay Packers had a double digit lead on the road and only a couple of minutes remaining in the game. A score by the opponent made it a one possession game, but an onside kick was required to have a shot to win. […]
From Field Gulls | 2 months ago | 1 read
The No. 16 Alabama Crimson Tide (8-3) play the Kennesaw State Owls (8-3) as heavy, 21.5-point favorites on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 2 p.m. ET on SEC Network+. The matchup has a point total of 180. Alabama vs. Kennesaw State Odds Alabama odds to win: -6667 Kennesaw State odds to win: +1750 Spread: Alabama (-21.5) Total: 180 Alabama vs. Kennesaw State Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025 Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: SEC Network+ Where: Hunt...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Charleston Southern Buccaneers (8-5) will try to extend a three-game winning streak when they visit the Furman Paladins (8-4) at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 21, 2025 as 9.5-point underdogs. The Paladins have won four games in a row. The matchup has an over/under of 152.5 points. Furman vs. Charleston Southern Odds Furman odds to win: -474 Charleston Southern odds to win: +358 Spread: Furman (-9.5) Total: 152.5 Furman vs. Charleston Southern Promo Codes Game Time and Inf...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads
The California Golden Bears (11-1) host the Columbia Lions (9-2) after winning 11 straight home games. The Golden Bears are favored by 8.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The over/under in the matchup is set at 149.5. Cal vs. Columbia Odds Cal odds to win: -420 Columbia odds to win: +330 Spread: Cal (-8.5) Total: 149.5 Cal vs. Columbia Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025 Time: 5 p.m. ET T...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads
The South Florida Bulls (6-5) are heavily favored (by 22.5 points) to build on a three-game home win streak when they host the UMBC Retrievers (6-5) on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 3 p.m. ET. The point total is set at 157.5 for the matchup. South Florida vs. UMBC Odds South Florida odds to win: -8333 UMBC odds to win: +1800 Spread: South Florida (-22.5) Total: 157.5 South Florida vs. UMBC Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025 Time: 3 p.m....
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads
The New Mexico State Aggies (6-3, 0-0 CUSA) host the Sam Houston Bearkats (7-3, 0-0 CUSA) after winning five straight home games. The Aggies are favored by just 2.5 points in the contest, which begins at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The point total is set at 155.5 for the matchup. New Mexico State vs. Sam Houston Odds New Mexico State odds to win: -140 Sam Houston odds to win: +118 Spread: New Mexico State (-2.5) Total: 155.5 New Mexico State vs. Sam Houston Promo Co...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 2 months ago | 0 reads
Autzen Stadium hosted the first (collegiate) playoff game in the stadium’s history tonight. The James Madison Dukes came in as heavy underdogs, but were determined to show that expectations are not reality. Oregon won the toss and took the ball with the opening kickoff. In only four plays a one handed catch by TE #9 […]
From Addicted To Quack | 2 months ago | 1 read
San Jose State (5-7, 0-1 MW) entered The Pit on Saturday night fully aware of the challenge ahead. New Mexico (10-2, 1-0 MW) hadn’t lost at home all season, as New Mexico easily pulled away in the second-half for an 88–65 win over the Spartans in the conference opener. For brief stretches, San Jose State […]
From Mountain West Connection | 2 months ago | 1 read
The magical run run for Illinois State is not done just yet. The unseeded Redbirds have now won four straight road games in these playoffs, the most recent being Saturday night’s __ win at Villanova in the semifinals, to secure its spot in the championship game down in Nashville in two weeks. The victory over […]
From Underdog Dynasty | 2 months ago | 1 read