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Something has changed. Maybe we just hadn’t noticed because Billy Packer isn’t around to point it out. With him went a good, overarching grasp of the college game and an incisive and opinionated perspective on how the game was evolving. For more than three decades Packer focused his TV commentary – much of it ACC […]
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs was one of the most beloved players in the early days of the Dan Campbell era. The undrafted talent out of Arkansas beat a ton of odds just to make it onto an NFL roster, including starting out his college career at Hutchinson Community College. With Detroit, his gritty […]
This week’s Throwback Thursday takes us back to the South Side of Chicago and the spirit of Lou Holtz’s first Notre Dame team — where lessons in trust, love, and commitment became a way of life. Few embody those values better than Frank Pinn (’89), a former walk-on turned team leader, record holder, and business […]
I really wish EA would update the damn rosters. We are way better than the 3-4 record they currently have us at and a lot of that has to do with the repeatedly mentioned absence of Trinidad Chambliss and the severe underrating of the possibly the best running back in the conference. Oh, to boot, […]
We know that your life is busy, but that doesn’t mean you want to miss any news about your favorite team. So, we are rounding up all of the most important news, analysis, and commentary from LGHL and the rest of the Buckeye beat. For your Earholes… Land-Grant Podcast Network rolls out exciting new lineup […]
Can someone please explain to me why Minnesota got a vote in the AP Top 25 this week and Iowa didn’t? I mean, sure, the Gophers knocked off a ranked Huskers squad (that looked every bit like the second-half Nebraska teams we’ve come to expect), but if someone out there honestly believes that Nebraska is […]
The Stanford Cardinal (3-4) will travel over 3,000 miles to face the Miami Hurricanes (5-1) at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, October 25th at 7pm on ESPN. The Cardinal are coming off of an upset of the FSU Seminoles in a late game while Miami has to bounce back after a loss to Louisville at […]
LOUISVILLE NEEDS A BLOWOUT WIN Boston College is playing bad football right now. There’s really no sugarcoating it at this point. The offense made a change at quarterback to Grayson James, who came in last year to finish the season last year. James looked good in his first start of the year, but the offense […]
Game notes Setting the scene Saturday night introduces a new Big 12 matchup. Three years ago, the Houston Cougars and Arizona State Sun Devils would have been American Conference vs. Pac-12, but the recent transplants now share the same league, and it’s a league in which they’re thriving. Houston is bowl eligible at 6-1, emerging […]
Welcome to the series, ‘What’s The Trend,‘ which highlights the biggest risers and fallers in the Mizzou Football world each week! Mizzou is coming off its first road victory of the season and stays on the road to take on No. 10 Vanderbilt this Saturday. Here are this week’s trends: On the Rise Donovan Olugbode […]
Throughout the first six games of the 2025 season, Ole Miss’ defensive issues existed, but no opposing offense was capable of exposing them all for the entire game. That changed in the seventh game when Georgia shined a light on them all. The Bulldogs, the most complete offense Ole Miss has played and probably will […]
Hail Mary, full of grace. We are going to need some Pope Leo prayers in this one. The hated rivals find themselves headed to East Lansing with a big smile and that cocky swagger that is a constant in their color scheme. Granted, many times it is unwarranted, but depending on the Walmart sale items, […]
Maryland football has its first commitment of the 2027 class. Athlete Levi Babin, who attends Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia, announced his commitment to the Terps Wednesday on social media. Babin stands 6-foot-1, 195 pounds and plays both running back and defensive back at the high school level. He is unranked in 247Sports database. […]
In the immediate aftermath of a devastating loss, Mark Stoops subtly shifted the narrative trying to find the positives. While acknowledging the pain of Kentucky’s 16-13 overtime defeat to Texas, the head coach repeatedly emphasized the progress his team is making, signaling a focus on development over immediate results. ‘We are getting better’ “I appreciate […]
Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about Mizzou vs Vanderbilt injury updates You know the drill. Wednesday marks the first football injury reports released within the SEC — and for the first time all season (with the exception of Sam Horn and Blake Craig) Mizzou has a clean slate on the injury front. […]
The Utah Utes (5-2) will play their Big 12-rival, the Colorado Buffaloes (3-4) in a matchup on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The Utes are heavily favored in this contest, with the line posted at 13.5 points. An over/under of 49.5 points has been set for the contest. Utah vs. Colorado Favorite, Moneyline, Total Spread favorite: Utes (-13.5) Moneyline: Utes (-521), Buffaloes (+390) Total: 49.5 points Best Utah vs. Colorado Promo Code How to Watch Utah vs. C...
The No. 24 Arizona State Sun Devils (5-2) will play a fellow Big 12 opponent, the Houston Cougars (6-1) in a matchup on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Mountain America Stadium. The Sun Devils are considerable favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 7 points. An over/under of 47.5 points has been set for the outing. Arizona State vs. Houston Favorite, Moneyline, Total Spread favorite: Sun Devils (-7) Moneyline: Sun Devils (-298), Cougars (+240) Total: 47.5 points Best Ariz...
Both Washington and Illinois have a chance to go over .500 in B1G conference play with a win this Saturday. Let’s look at the offense that the Fighting Illini will bring to Seattle: The Numbers Points per game: 34 QB sacked percentage: 10.26% (#126) Percentage of yards from runs: 27.74% (#124) Rushing play percentage: 50.88% […]
With Purdue’s starting quarterback, Ryan Browne, being doubtful against Rutgers with a shoulder injury, I have focused a lot of this week’s film room/matchup analysis on Malachi Singleton, his tendencies, and on Purdue’s defense. In addition, I decided to spend more time than usual on Rutgers itself, with the team making some changes on defense […]
Welcome back to another week of Cyclone football! Last week, we had a much-needed bye after dropping the last two games against Cincinnati and Colorado. These next few weeks are going to be crucial for the development of not only our season, but also for the young players having to step in and become leaders […]
MWC opponents will do battle when the Boise State Broncos (5-2) meet the Nevada Wolf Pack (1-6) at Mackay Stadium in Reno, Nevada. In the piece below, we include best bets and tips to help you make informed betting decisions. Pick Boise State (-21.5) to Cover The Broncos have covered the spread in a game six times this season (6-1-0). The Wolf Pack are 3-4-0 against the spread this year. The Broncos are a perfect 1-0 ATS when playing as at least 21.5-point favorites. The Wolf Pack ...
The Virginia Tech Hokies (2-5) have an ACC matchup versus the California Golden Bears (5-2). For odds and best bets, keep reading. Pick Cal (+5.5) to Cover The Hokies have put together a record of 1-6-0 against the spread this season. The Golden Bears have gone 3-4-0 against the spread this year. The Hokies have yet to cover the spread (0-3) when they are at least 5.5-point favorites. The Golden Bears are a perfect 1-0 ATS when playing as at least 5.5-point underdogs. Over/Un...
The North Texas Mean Green (6-1) and Charlotte 49ers (1-6) will battle in a clash of AAC rivals at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. We list the odds and best bets for you below. Pick North Texas (-25.5) to Cover The Mean Green have covered the spread five times over seven games with a set spread. The 49ers have covered the spread three times over seven games with a set spread. The Mean Green have a perfect 1-0 ATS record when playing as at least 25.5-point favor...
Recruiting has been dead for Virginia Tech since the Hokies fired Brent Pry last month. We’ve seen decommitments, and there hasn’t been much news about visitors. On Wednesday, the Hokies landed a surprise commitment when tight end Isaiah Pina went public with his commitment to Virginia Tech. Who is Isaiah Pina? Pina is a 6-foot-6, […]
The three biggest ACC football questions of the week. Here we go for Week 9. How does Louisville follow up its win over Miami this week? Louisville was outstanding in their win over Miami on both sides of the ball, and announced themselves as ACC and playoff contenders. They are set for the rest of … Continue reading »