Archives for October 2024

When the fan base is grumbling, and the team is trying to snap a losing streak, going on the road against an undefeated team in November is the last place any team wants to find themselves. But this is a classic opportunity for the message to be “No one believes in us”/”How do you respond when things go poorly”/insert coach speak slogan about adversity here. For a Texas Tech … [Read more...] about Texas Tech Week 10: Show Iowa State “The Brand”

Before the Arkansas game, Mississippi State fans were starting to believe. They weren’t believing in a bowl bid, or even a winning season. Those beliefs went out the window after the Florida loss. But, they started believing the team might actually win another game, maybe a total of three this season, most notably an SEC win. Any momentum that was created would feel good … [Read more...] about Is the Belief Gone for Bulldog Fans?

Clemson is coming out of its last bye week of the regular season looking to continue its climb back to the College Football Playoff for the first time in four years. The Tigers have built an impressive resume so far. They’ve won six straight games by at least two touchdowns. Now that the end of the regular season is approaching, the race for the ACC championship game and a bid … [Read more...] about The Keys to Clemson’s Continued Rise to the CFP

In 2023, as Michigan football ramped up toward the end of the season, the Wolverines faced a series of would-be spoilers. Penn State, Maryland, and Ohio State in succession tried (and failed) to derail the eventual champs. This year, Michigan is on the other side of the equation. The Wolverines get to play the flawed, hopeful spoiler staring down a series of likely playoff … [Read more...] about Keys to the Game for Michigan vs. Oregon