Narratives change daily but one that will have to come to a head with Ohio State at Penn State is which coach finally gets a big win. Ryan Day is 2-6 against top-five opponents (at the time of playing). James Franklin, in his time at Penn State, is 1-8 against top-five teams and 1-9 against Ohio State. Day, meanwhile, has never dropped a matchup against the Nittany Lions in … [Read more...] about Ohio State at Penn State: Something’s Got to Give
Three ACC Players on Paul Hornung Honor Roll
As we have turned past the midway point of the regular season, it becomes high-speed-award-list season. Many of the post-season awards start to get to their semifinalist list or shorten their pre-season watch lists. This week we also get three ACC players on the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll. The Louisville Sports Commission, which also gives out the award at the end of the … [Read more...] about Three ACC Players on Paul Hornung Honor Roll
Auburn Tigers Return Home
The Auburn Tigers return home on Saturday when they host the Vanderbilt Commodores. The Tigers snapped their four-game losing streak in week nine by defeating Kentucky on the road 24-10. The Tigers spent the entire month of October on the road after opening with five consecutive home games. Jordan-Hare Stadium has not brought good fortune though. Auburn is 2-3 at home this … [Read more...] about Auburn Tigers Return Home
Texas Tech Week 10: Show Iowa State “The Brand”
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”
Is the Belief Gone for Bulldog Fans?
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?