The 20th-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini brought 15th-ranked South Carolina’s six-game winning streak to a halt on New Year’s Eve, defeating them in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl by a score of 21-17. The win caps off the Illini’s first 10-win season in over two decades and gives Bret Bielema’s squad a massive jolt of momentum heading into the new year. Conversely, the loss puts a … [Read more...] about Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Recap
Colleges
Texas Wins An Instant Classic At 2025 Peach Bowl
College football has been yearning for a competitive playoff game. More specifically, it needed the underdog to give the big dogs a real run for their money. The Peach Bowl kicked off 2025 in a way that was trending like many other playoff games. Then, the unexpected and unexplainable happened in the fourth quarter, resulting in two overtimes. It was an interception by Andrew … [Read more...] about Texas Wins An Instant Classic At 2025 Peach Bowl
Ohio State Overwhelms Oregon, Heads to Cotton Bowl
Ohio State at Oregon was one of the best games of the regular season. It was a hard-fought, back-and-forth, one-point game. The Rose Bowl, however, was the opposite. The Buckeyes continued their post-Michigan onslaught and blitzkrieged Oregon, 41-21 on the 111th Rose Bowl. The Buckeyes got out to a quick lead and scored the game’s first 34 points before Oregon managed to break … [Read more...] about Ohio State Overwhelms Oregon, Heads to Cotton Bowl
Between the Hedges: Georgia vs. Notre Dame
It’s time for Georgia vs. Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl. That is the official title of the game. It’s a mouthful, but we must ensure the sponsors get their due. It’s been almost a full month since Georgia last took the field, defeating Texas in the SEC Championship. Georgia and Notre Dame are two of the most storied programs … [Read more...] about Between the Hedges: Georgia vs. Notre Dame
Peach Bowl Odds: Can Texas Cover Big Number Against Arizona State?
The NY6 bowl games now have added stakes with the addition of the 12-team playoff. The Peach Bowl pits two teams with very little history against each other. The matchup will be just the second ever between Texas and Arizona State. But even so, many people claim to “love” the sport and complain about all the blowouts. So with the Peach Bowl odds being another spread of double … [Read more...] about Peach Bowl Odds: Can Texas Cover Big Number Against Arizona State?