Last weekend, the Gators were trounced on the road against the Texas Longhorns. Now with their backs against the wall, the Gators’ bowl game hopes are on life support. With plenty of key players expected to return from injury, they should look much better. Against the Longhorns, the Gators were riddled with injuries, never standing a real chance. Now they must come through this … [Read more...] about Gators Backs Against the Wall: LSU Preview
The ACC Is Outnumbered in the Playoff Rankings
With the second week of the College Football Playoff committee rankings, the speculation of what could be and with whom continues to grow. One thing is clear in the new drawdown. The ACC is outnumbered in the playoff rankings. The Current Lineup The top 12, which is the set number of playoff teams for this season, consists of five SEC schools, four Big 10 schools, one Big 12 … [Read more...] about The ACC Is Outnumbered in the Playoff Rankings
Three Big Ten Stars are Maxwell Award Semifinalists
The Maxwell Football Club has begun announcing its pared-back lists for its prestigious awards. This week, the Maxwell Award semifinalists have been released. Among the field of 16, three players from the Big Ten are still alive to take some the College Football Player of the Year award. This preseason, 12 players from the Big Ten were placed on the preseason watchlist and two … [Read more...] about Three Big Ten Stars are Maxwell Award Semifinalists
Big 12 Week 12 Winners: Big Spreads = Big Problems?
Last week, Last Word asked if week 11 in the Big 12 would serve as an elimination week for some possible contending teams. Sure enough, two teams (Texas Tech and Iowa State) said goodbye to any possible Big 12 hardware this season. But they weren’t the only ones down after last week. The actual picks had a rough week. While the money line selections went 3-3., both against the … [Read more...] about Big 12 Week 12 Winners: Big Spreads = Big Problems?
Michigan Football: November ‘Crootin’ Catchup
The Michigan Wolverines are 5-5 following a spread-covering (hooray) loss to Indiana. The #10WINDIANA promise is fulfilled, and we welcome our new Hoosier overlords. Discussing Michigan’s 2024 football season in earnest at this point feels categorically unproductive. The team is not good. They will need substantial offseason changes to the roster and coaching staff to become … [Read more...] about Michigan Football: November ‘Crootin’ Catchup