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Happy Thursday, Husky fans. The Huskies got some good news today when four-star defensive tackle JD Hill from Mission Viejo HS, CA committed to UW. The Huskies were able to land the talented pass rusher despite a large push from several schools including West Virginia, ASU, and Utah. Listed at 6’2” and around 275 pounds […]
The UCF Knights (4-6, 1-6 Big 12) need two wins in their final two games to reach bowl eligibility. This week presents the least difficult leg of that challenge against the 1-9 Oklahoma State Cowboys on Senior Day at the Bounce House. Kickoff is set for Saturday at 4 p.m. ET and the game will […]
SEC foes will do battle when the No. 12 Vanderbilt Commodores (8-2) meet the Kentucky Wildcats (5-5) at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. In the article below, we have best bets and tips to help you make informed betting decisions. Pick Vanderbilt (-8.5) to Cover The Commodores have registered an 8-2-0 record against the spread this season. The Wildcats have put together a record of 5-5-0 against the spread this season. In games they have played as 8.5-point favorites or mor...
It was a frustrating 2-4 week ATS for me in Week 12. Both Illinois and USC won but failed to cover by the skin of their teeth. The Huskies did just the opposite. Back at Husky Stadium, they blew away Purdue by a comfortable margin beyond the spread. Will they be able to keep it […]
Seriously – STOP THE RUN! There are several storylines rocking Penn State’s game week and I’ll go into those a little more in tomorrow’s column, but honestly? This game feels like the deciding factor will come down to how well John Butler’s defense stops the Penn State running game, or at least contains it. Penn […]
For the 11th game of the 2025 season, the Miami Hurricanes hit the road to play the Virginia Tech Hokies in historic Lane Stadium. Enter Sandman on deck! Last week, Miami beat the brakes off of NC State and their South Florida native QB C.J. Bailey 41-7. It was a dominant performance for the Canes, […]
Sorry folks, the intro is closed this week. Between internet outages, sickness running through the family, and hardly any time to think about anything but the games I don’t have any deep musings to kick off the Guide. We’ve got two weeks left of the regular season, let’s enjoy as much of them as we […]
Hawaii (7-3) @ UNLV (8-2) Location: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV Date/Time: Friday, Nov. 21, 7:30 PM PST Broadcast: FS1 Lines: UNLV -2.5, O/U 64.5 The Mountain West conference is ever so tight in the standings, with five teams having conference records of 5-2; every game matters. Hawaii and UNLV are two of those 4-2 […]
The Ohio State Buckeyes have been near perfect for much of the regular season, with some occasional hiccups on offense. Now, dealing with significant injuries to its two best offensive weapons, OSU is having to reinvent itself. While that didn’t go completely smoothly last Saturday against UCLA, there were some areas that will likely be […]
Position: Quarterback Height: 6’1 Weight: 224 Stats: 2025 (9 games) – 64%, 2086 yards, 8 TD, 7 INT, 95 att, 424 yards, 7 TD Class/Age: RS Junior, 21 Team: Oklahoma Positives: I want to mention Mateer having 53 forced missed tackles in his 2024 season which was 4th in all of college football among every […]
The Missouri Tigers improved to 7-3 (3-3 SEC) on the season with a 49-27 win over Mississippi State on Saturday night. Mizzou also jumped back in the latest rankings — checking in at No. 23 in the AP Top 25 poll and No. 22 in the College Football Playoff. While the 12-team College Football Playoff […]
I need to put credit where credit is due, and that is the defense showed up in Fort Worth against the Horned Frogs a few weeks back. Iowa State looked solid, had very few broken coverages, played with grit, and got this amazing sound bite that makes me hope Jon Heacock never leaves. Iowa State […]
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Things happen every game in the game of American Football that we don’t even think about. Like, how did the goalposts go from an “H” to the way they are constructed now? Where did hash marks come from? Why is it four downs to make 10 yards? How did the “quarterback” get its name? What […]
The Wisconsin Badgers take on Bret Bielema and the 21st-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. on the Big Ten Network, and the Illini are 7.5-point favorites. Last Saturday, the Badgers stayed competitive against No. 2 Indiana, trailing only 10-7 at halftime. Unfortunately, that’s where the positives end for Wisconsin, as the Hoosiers […]
For the second time this season, a ranked American Conference opponent travels to Rice Stadium. With No. 22 North Texas in town for a marquee in-state matchup, and with bowl eligibility on the line, the Rice Owls are working to create the ultimate homefield advantage at Rice Stadium. One stop the Owls are pulling to […]
After beating Boston College by the skin of our teeth, it’s now time for our final conference game and our final home game of the 2025 season. This weekend promises to be an emotional one, as we honor a group of senior leaders who have poured everything into this program. Adding to the weight of […]
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Last week ATS: 9-7 (3-5 National, 6-2 B1G) Season ATS: 106-97 (47-50 National, 59-47 B1G) Looks like I was really wrong about Texas and Alabama. The Longhorns didn’t put up much of a fight at Georgia, while the Crimson Tide kept shooting themselves in the foot against Oklahoma. Other than that, it was a pretty […]
Plus, it’s Division III bowl weekend, while the D-II and D-III playoffs are beginning. In 1996, the Minnesota Vikings signed a castoff from the Cleveland Browns who had spent the first half of that season bouncing around the Baltimore Ravens and Carolina Panthers: Leroy Hoard. A Michigan Man, signed to replace the injured Robert Smith, […]
The Virginia Tech Hokies host the Hurricanes on Saturday, as Miami will look to add another win to its resume and look good while doing so to increase its chances of making the College Football Playoff. The CFP committee has been doing no favors to Miami in the rankings, as they still have Notre Dame […]
Mike and Dan discuss another disastrous loss for the Cardinal football team and look forward to the basketball team’s rivalry matchup with Cincinnati. Direct link here.
The Mountain West Conference championship race has spiraled into an exhilarating, albeit messy, pursuit. While six teams technically remain in contention (I know there is a possible path for Utah State), the sheer volatility of recent results has left many wondering: does anyone truly want to win the MW? Forget about a two-year playoff streak—that’s off the table. […]
After having a week of rest, Rutgers Football is set to hit the road to take on No.1 Ohio State on Saturday in Columbus. It cannot be a more daunting task for the Scarlet Knights, as they have to take on the supposed best team in the country in their home stadium. The Buckeyes have […]
Saturday night under the lights at Beaver Stadium represents more than just another road game for Nebraska—it’s a referendum on the entire philosophy guiding the Huskers’ offense in 2025. As Nebraska prepares to face Penn State in one of college football’s most hostile environments, the question isn’t whether freshman quarterback TJ Raiola can handle the […]