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We’re back! Sorry for not getting this out last week, some personal stuff came up and I dealt with that instead. For those interested, here are Week 8’s rankings: And last week’s inspiring lead-in: Given that I’ve ended up shouldering nearly all of the Power Polls this season, I admit I’m starting to burn out […]
Game notes Setting the scene Two years ago in the same venue, Houston seemingly watched its first-ever Big 12 victory since joining the league slip away. West Virginia trailed by 11 with under four minutes remaining, but with 12 seconds left, Hudson Clement caught a 50-yard touchdown reception on 4th and 10 to spoil the […]
I decided to make the cover photo of this article a shot from the last game MSU won. That was back on September 13. This is probably the least motivated I have ever been to write an article on this site. My enthusiasm for the Michigan State football team is completely drained. I will do […]
When Brian Ratigan first arrived at the University of Notre Dame in August of 1989, he felt like a tiny fish in a very big, very talented pond. Just months earlier, he had been one of the most celebrated high school athletes in the country — the Gatorade Player of the Year in Iowa, a […]
It’s game day, BBN! The Kentucky Wildcats are in action tonight for their second exhibition game before starting the regular season next week, as they take on the Georgetown Hoyas. Kentucky will welcome the Hoyas, who were selected sixth in the BIG EAST Preseason Coaches’ Poll, to Rupp Arena tonight. Both teams were victorious in […]
Maryland football commit Zion Elee surely knew what would happen when he was spotted on an official visit in Columbia, South Carolina. For many Maryland fans, the unannounced visit — which came as the Terps had lost three straight games — was a sign of concern. But the crown jewel of head coach Michael Locksley’s […]
Kansas Jayhawks News Bill Self discusses his decision to sub out all five starters in Monday’s scrimmage Here’s a summary of everything Self said following said exhibition game Rumors aside, it seems unlikely that Tyran Stokes will go to Kansas This OSU-centric article names three Jayhawks to keep an eye on in Saturdays game Links! […]
There’s a new Sheriff in Gainesville, FL, and he goes by the name of Who Cares Because He Probably Won’t Be There Very Long. The true impact that the Billy Napier firing has on Georgia football remains to be seen. But what we do know is that this means Kirby Smart has a chance to […]
Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about Mizzou Hoops Mizzou Football is on their bye week. The next time the football Tigers are in action vs Texas A&M on November 8th — Mizzou Basketball will already have two games under their belt. It’s hard to believe, but the college basketball season is here […]
The San Jose State Spartans (2-5), with college football’s seventh-ranked pass offense, square off versus the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (6-2) and their 14th-ranked air attack on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The Spartans are only 1.5-point favorites. The over/under in this outing is 58.5 points. San Jose State vs. Hawaii Favorite, Moneyline, Total Spread favorite: Spartans (-1.5) Moneyline: Spartans (-130), Rainbow Warriors (+110) Total: 58.5 points Best San Jose State vs. Hawaii Pro...
The No. 24 Utah Utes (6-2) bring their ninth-ranked scoring defense versus the No. 17 Cincinnati Bearcats (7-1) and the No. 13 scoring offense in the country, on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The Utes are favored, by 9.5 points. The over/under for the contest is 55.5 points. Utah vs. Cincinnati Favorite, Moneyline, Total Spread favorite: Utes (-9.5) Moneyline: Utes (-380), Bearcats (+300) Total: 55.5 points Best Utah vs. Cincinnati Promo Code How to Watch Utah vs. Cincinnati ...
The Troy Trojans (6-2) will play a fellow Sun Belt opponent, the Arkansas State Red Wolves (4-4) in a matchup on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL). The Trojans are considerable favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 7.5 points. The over/under is set at 53.5 in the outing. Troy vs. Arkansas State Favorite, Moneyline, Total Spread favorite: Trojans (-7.5) Moneyline: Trojans (-298), Red Wolves (+240) Total: 53.5 points Best Troy vs. Arkansas Sta...
The Washington Huskies return to the win column in style, as they take down their first ranked opponent on the year in the (formerly) #23 ranked Illinois Fighting Illini. It was the Demond x Denzel show as they led the offense in what is hopefully the start of a new lengthy home win streak at […]
A few years ago, as my beloved Sunderland plumbed the depths of League One, I began what has now become a tradition. It may seem like an odd thing for a grown man to do, but the start of the 2021/22 season was an odd time. In the surreal world of Covid, Sunderland had finished […]
Rutgers will be in the Midwest for the second week in a row as they are set to battle Illinois on Saturday at noon Eastern time (11 AM Central/local time) in Champaign. The Scarlet Knights will be looking for their second win in a row against an opponent looking to get back in the win […]
Jacksonville State won the conference crown last December, sitting atop Conference USA in its second year of FBS membership. The Gamecocks lost head coach Rich Rodriguez and nearly their entire starting lineup, but with Charles Kelly at the helm with a horde of newcomers, the program’s winning tradition remains alive. Jacksonville State improved to 4-0 […]
How to Watch Illinois vs. Rutgers Game Time: 11 a.m. Saturday TV Channel: NBC Online Streaming: Peacock Odds: ILL -12.5, O/U 62.5 Quick Hits: Illinois Fighting Illini (5-3, 2-3 Big Ten) Head Coach: Bret Bielema (5th season) Last Game: 42-25 loss at Washington Gameday Reading: Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-4, 1-4 Big Ten) Head coach: Greg Schiano (17th season) Last game: […]
Just under a week away from the return of Illinois basketball, the Illini got two major opportunities in October before revving up for regular-season action. The preseason slate consisted of two matchups: Illinois State (exhibition) and Florida (closed-door scrimmage). As we’ve seen in previous seasons, the Illini once again had opportunities to get a taste […]
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Illini suffered a tough loss against Washington on Saturday, but they still have a lot of football to play this season. To round out their 2025 campaign, Illinois has four games remaining on the schedule with Rutgers, Maryland and Northwestern coming to town and a road matchup against Wisconsin. Currently sitting […]
The Wisconsin Badgers got in the win column in their second exhibition game on Wednesday evening, beating the UW-Platteville Pioneers 69-53 in the ninth annual Garding Against Cancer game. It was an ugly start for the Badgers, who couldn’t get much going offensively, falling behind 7-0 to start the game and trailing 17-16 after the […]
It appears the search for the next football coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies is focused on one name: former Penn State coach James Franklin. Yes, you read that correctly. While no deal is official, the smoke is picking up around Franklin and Virginia Tech. It’s already been a wild coaching carousel since the Hokies […]
The Syracuse Orange (3-5) face an ACC matchup versus the North Carolina Tar Heels (2-5). For odds and best bets, keep reading. Pick Syracuse (-2.5) to Cover The Orange have covered the spread three times this season (3-4-1). The Tar Heels have covered the spread four times this season (4-3-0). In games they have played as 2.5-point favorites or more, the Orange have an ATS record of 1-0-1. The Tar Heels are 2-3 ATS when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs. Take the Over (...
AAC opponents will clash when the No. 25 Memphis Tigers (7-1) face the Rice Owls (4-4). Below, we outline the odds and best bets for you. Pick Memphis (-14) to Cover The Tigers are 7-1-0 against the spread this season. The Owls are 4-4-0 against the spread this season. In games they were favored in by 14 points or more so far this season, the Tigers went 4-1 against the spread. Take the Over (48.5) In seven games this season, Memphis and its opponents have gone over 48.5 co...
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (4-3) have a CUSA matchup against the Sam Houston Bearkats (0-7). For odds and best bets, keep reading. Pick Louisiana Tech (-16.5) to Cover The Bulldogs have compiled a 5-2-0 record against the spread this season. The Bearkats have put together a record of 1-6-0 against the spread this season. The Bearkats have not covered the spread (0-1) when they are at least 16.5-point underdogs. Take the Over (48.5) Louisiana Tech’s games this season have f...
The Arizona Wildcats have found some pretty good success on the recruiting trail this season. They currently have 20 members of the 2026 class and have a pretty good member of the 2028 class as well. On Wednesday night, they added their first 2027 member. Jalani Culpepper, a 2027 athlete from Texas, announced his decision […]