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This week’s post is an abbreviated version of the exercise in breaking down our various levels of knowledge or lack thereof. The word count reduction, which takes value from your subscription, is thanks to yours truly traveling and [gestures at everything happening]. Saturday night is significant for a little ol’ something called the college football […]
The Miami Hurricanes got a really good one in the transfer portal in former Auburn Tiger Keionte Scott. The Canes’ starting nickel corner has been as good as any nickel corner in the nation this season. According to Pro Football Focus, a company that specializes is grading football performances at the CFB and NFL levels, […]
The Lions head to Michigan State to try to get their first conference win of the season. How does the staff see this one playing out? Chris The team has been playing hard the last few weeks, if nothing else. If they continue to play like they did against Indiana (and the first half against […]
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 […]
Game notes Setting the scene Three years ago, this would have been an American Conference vs. Pac-12 matchup, but in 2025, these are two Big 12 teams enjoying tremendous bounce-back seasons. Cincinnati (7-2, 5-1 Big 12) and Arizona (6-3, 3-3 Big 12) will meet on the gridiron for the first time in their histories, with […]
A Chance for a Shred of Redemption for the 2025 Team! Super happy to be back writing a preview coming off a win for a change. It wasn’t pretty in stretches and the Tigers definitely dodged more than one bullet on mistakes, but all the credit to a squad continuing to battle and finding a […]
On this episode of the Testudo Talk Podcast, hosts Matt Germack, Ryan Alonardo and Nolan Rogalski preview a jam-packed Saturday for Maryland athletics; men’s basketball takes on Marquette at 2 p.m. and football faces Illinois at 3:30 p.m. Matt’s Marquette preview and Nolan’s Illinois preview can be found on the front page. Listen to the […]
The LSU Tigers face a tough Arkansas side in an SEC match up on Saturday. Can LSU get a win after a pretty terrible outing last time? From third down efficacy, player props, team defense/offense numbers, team totals and more, we will have a little bit of everything as we roll on this season. What […]
There is plenty of reason for optimism with this team after a 3-0 start. After a hard-fought matchup with Texas Tech, the Illini woke up Wednesday morning with a 3-0 record and a win over a borderline top-10 team. There are many positive signs for a team that has so many new players taking on […]
Kentucky’s defense didn’t just look bad against Louisville; it was at times completely inept. The Wildcats gave up 96 points, allowing the Cardinals to shoot 45% from the field and 33% from deep. But the eye test was even worse. The team looked lost. In his press conference, Mark Pope’s entire analysis centered on one […]
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The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes (9-0, 6-0) head back home to Columbus to protect their perfect record and welcome in the UCLA Bruins (3-6, 3-3) for a nighttime showdown on NBC. Here are five things to know about the UCLA Bruins. Tim Skipper and Jerry Neuheisel have fixed the program…for now After starting 0-3 […]
The Cal Poly Mustangs (2-2) face the Montana Grizzlies (3-1) at Dahlberg Arena on November 14, 2025. On Tuesday, in its most recent game, Montana defeated UNLV 102-93. With 30 points, Money Williams was its high scorer. In its previous game, Cal Poly fell to Colorado State on Wednesday, 93-79. Hamad Mousa scored a team-high 18 points (and chipped in three assists and two boards). When is Montana vs. Cal Poly and when does it start? This contest between the Grizzlies and Mustangs is set t...
The Illinois Fighting Illini (3-0) will look to continue a three-game win streak when they host the Colgate Raiders (1-2) on November 14, 2025 at State Farm Center. Illinois was victorious in its previous game versus Texas Tech, 81-77, on Tuesday. Andrej Stojakovic starred with 23 points, and also had three rebounds and one assist. Colgate won its most recent game against Drexel, 90-83, on Tuesday. Jalen Cox starred with 26 points, and also had six boards and nine assists. When is Illinois...
The TCU Horned Frogs (2-1) play the Michigan Wolverines (2-0) at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena on November 14, 2025. On Tuesday, in its last game, Michigan topped Wake Forest 85-84 in OT. With 18 points, Aday Mara was its leading scorer. TCU won its previous game versus Lamar, 78-65, on Monday. Jayden Pierre led the way with 18 points, and also had zero boards and two assists. When is Michigan vs. TCU and when does it start? This matchup between the Wolverines and Horned Frogs will take p...
The Ole Miss Rebels (3-0) will attempt to extend a three-game home winning streak when they host the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (2-1) on November 14, 2025 at C.M. ‘Tad’ Smith Coliseum. Ole Miss was victorious in its previous game versus Memphis, 83-77, on Tuesday. Ilias Kamardine starred with 26 points, plus four boards and four assists. In its previous game, CSU Bakersfield defeated Western Illinois on Tuesday, 74-58. CJ Hardy scored a team-high 18 points (and chipped in two assists and ni...
Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has picked up a minor muscle injury which will force him to return to the Spanish capital. The midfielder wasn’t going to be available for France’s next match against Azerbaijan and he will now try to recover in time for Real Madrid’s next Liga match in Elche. Camavinga has been […]
Utah State, coming off a big 51-14 against Nevada, has an important road test in front of them as they head to Las Vegas to face off against UNLV. The Rebels are 7-2 (3-2), and Utah State is also sitting at 3-2 in conference play. Currently, five Mountain West teams have two losses in conference […]
Pac-12 teams are on the Week 12 college football schedule, involved in nine games, including the Iowa Hawkeyes against the USC Trojans. Week 12 Pac-12 Games Minnesota Golden Gophers at Oregon Ducks Time: 9 p.m. ET Date: Friday, Nov. 14 Spread: Oregon (-26.5) Total: 44.5 Moneyline: Ducks -3571, Golden Gophers +1500 Prediction: Oregon 36, Minnesota 10 Arizona Wildcats at Cincinnati Bearcats Time: 12 p.m. ET Date: Saturday, Nov. 15 Spread: Cincinnati (-6.5) T...
The 8th ranked Alabama Crimson Tide played host to 1st/2nd ranked Purdue on Thursday in a raucous Coleman Coliseum. In a game that had an Elite 8 or Final 4 feel, the Boilermakers outlasted the Tide 87-80 to improve to 3-0 on the season while Bama fell to 2-1. The sold out crowd provided a […]
After a much-needed week off, the Virginia Tech Hokies (3-6, 2-3) are back on the field this weekend, as they face the Florida State Seminoles (4-5, 1-5) on Saturday night in Tallahassee. The Seminoles actually began this season with big expectations. They defeated then-No. 8 Alabama in the season opener and started 3-0. However, FSU […]
Tyran Stokes, the No. 1-ranked player in the Class of 2026, has enrolled at Rainier Beach High School in Seattle. The 6-foot-7, 225-pound small forward withdrew from Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, CA, earlier this month. He is the nation’s No. 1-ranked player, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking. All three major recruiting sites rank […]
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The beginning of the 2025 season for Illinois was long. The Illini did not have a chance to catch their breath until week eight — the latest first bye week in the NCAA. The result after their week off? Not good. Illinois was throttled at Washington, losing 42-25. But off a rebound […]
What a win for Purdue in Tuscaloosa. After there was consternation and gnashing of teeth because (checks notes) Purdue trailed briefly in the second half at home against Oakland the Boilers went on the road and did something it has not done in 40+ years: win a non-conference true road game over a top 10 […]
West Virginia improved to 4–0 on tonight, beating Pitt 71–49 at Hope Coliseum in the Backyard Brawl. The Mountaineers fell behind early, but once they settled in late in the first half, the game started to tilt their way and stayed there the rest of the night. Harlan Obioha led WVU with 19 points on […]