The Mackey Award has released its eight semifinalists for the 2024 season and a pair of Big Ten playmakers have been named. The Mackey Award has been around since 2000 and, based on the current makeup of the conference, seven awards have gone to Big Ten players. Each year, the John Mackey Award Selection Committee recognizes the top tight end in college football. While Iowa is … [Read more...] about Two Big Ten Tight Ends Are Mackey Award Semifinalists
2025 Kentucky Recruiting Update
Cats Need To Keep Big Class Intact It’s not a stretch to say the 2024 football season has been a disappointment for the Kentucky Wildcats. Currently sitting at 3-6 overall and 1-6 in the SEC it’s not what Mark Stoops and the BBN were expecting. Unless the Cats pull a couple of upsets in their last three games it will be the first time since 2015 UK won’t be playing in a bowl … [Read more...] about 2025 Kentucky Recruiting Update
Gamecocks vs Commodores Preview
The South Carolina Gamecocks will hit the road this weekend, heading up to Nashville for a matchup against the Vanderbilt Commodores. Perhaps the biggest surprise team of the season, Vandy has become a truly formidable opponent for any program. With a win over Alabama and a narrow loss to Texas, Vandy has shown they can hang with the SEC heavyweights. The Gamecocks have also … [Read more...] about Gamecocks vs Commodores Preview
Ole Miss vs Georgia: Most Important Game in Rebels History?
Amid a busy college football weekend, one of the biggest games of the day is Ole Miss vs Georgia. For the Bulldogs, it’s a chance to remain a top-five team and stay atop the SEC standings. But for the Rebels, it’s a must-win if they want to stay in the College Football Playoff picture. So while it may be a crazy thought, the question becomes: Is this the biggest game in school … [Read more...] about Ole Miss vs Georgia: Most Important Game in Rebels History?
Week 10 Heisman Poll
Just three weeks remain in the college football regular season. With College Football Playoff rankings being announced this week along with some marquee games, we’ve had some movement in our poll. Our Last Word writers continue to do an impressive job of ensuring this is not just a quarterback award but instead goes to the most valuable athlete. One minor change this week, we … [Read more...] about Week 10 Heisman Poll