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2025/2026 NCAA FOOTBALL
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There are certain colleges that have clear biases with the people who rank the colleges and picks for the playoffs - Alabama, ND are two examples.
I'm a bit shocked and disappointed that Rugters fell to Iowa.
I was watching Tulsa at Oklahoma state and while espn were singing the praises of Mike Gundy as they fell to Tulsa for the first time in decades. He was 3-9 last year and so far he's 1-2. That coaching seat may be getting a bit warmer then it has in recent years - especially since his benefactor T. Boone Pickens isn't around.
I was watching Tulsa at Oklahoma state and while espn were singing the praises of Mike Gundy as they fell to Tulsa for the first time in decades. He was 3-9 last year and so far he's 1-2. That coaching seat may be getting a bit warmer then it has in recent years - especially since his benefactor T. Boone Pickens isn't around.
I gotta say I figured Iowa would win that one...
OSU is a shambles lol
It's been something like 50 years since both Indiana and illinois were both in the top 25 at the same time.
And certain colleges that have Unbiased (is that a word? It is now...) from the same people...being one of the few from the west coast, how did Oregon fall two numbers DOWN when they won all their games handily? The powers that be never liked the Pac-12 and they REALLY didn't like it when the Pac-12 came into the Big 10 and went to number one. Also, It's been said that the quality of the teams Oregon has played thus far have something to do with the fall. I don't know...just seems off to me.
At any rate, today is the Civil War (Oregon [3-0] vs Oregon State [0-3]) and I'll be wearing my Duck gear, of course.
If its not the SEC, then your college doesn't count.
"It's been something like 50 years since both Indiana and illinois were both in the top 25 at the same time."
My quick search turned up that the last time they played each other when both were ranked was 1950. That's not to say that they haven't both been in the top 25 until now, just that they haven't met as ranked teams since then. Yeah, that's a long time!
I'm an Illinois alum, but from the 70's (BA) and 80's (MA). I wasn't even born yet in 1950.
My quick search turned up that the last time they played each other when both were ranked was 1950. That's not to say that they haven't both been in the top 25 until now, just that they haven't met as ranked teams since then. Yeah, that's a long time!
I'm an Illinois alum, but from the 70's (BA) and 80's (MA). I wasn't even born yet in 1950.
I gave up on pregame and postgame shows a long time ago. I just want to watch the games.
I was shocked at how poorly showed up, they got destroyed and I don't think its because 19th ranked Indiana is that much better then 9th ranked Illinois. I think part of the issue is that Bret Bielema's teams seem to not show up in big games, though this is the worst loss that has occurred for Bielema
Some really good games overall. Oklahoma sacked Auburn's QB 9 times, and yet Auburn was in the game for most of the day. Michigan's defense looked unstoppable at times, they themselves sacked Nebraska's QB 7 times. Hard to win games when your oponent sacks you that many times.
I didn't watch it, but I was surprised by ND playing well against Purdue, I didn't think they were going to run up the score to 56.
Wisc dropping to Maryland is putting more pressure on Luke Fickell, The AD came out and gave him the dreaded vote of confidence, which tends to mean they will fire him, lol. He's not performing to the expectations they had when they hired him. They were playing in Wisconsin and the fans were booing the team and chanting fire fickell.
One major reason why they may not fire him, is that the buyout cost will be 25 million dollars, he is signed through 2032, which seems absurdly far into the future.
I didn't watch it, but I was surprised by ND playing well against Purdue, I didn't think they were going to run up the score to 56.
Wisc dropping to Maryland is putting more pressure on Luke Fickell, The AD came out and gave him the dreaded vote of confidence, which tends to mean they will fire him, lol. He's not performing to the expectations they had when they hired him. They were playing in Wisconsin and the fans were booing the team and chanting fire fickell.
One major reason why they may not fire him, is that the buyout cost will be 25 million dollars, he is signed through 2032, which seems absurdly far into the future.
Some thoughts on the Clemson loss. Before the season started they were projected to be one of the favorites to vie for the national championship
The team has had 7 turnovers in 3 games, and the defense doesn't seem awe inspiring. They seem to be playing sloppy.
I guess this rant is ringing a bit hollow: Dabo Swinney defends team, says Clemson can 'send me on my way' if it's 'tired of winning'
Its true, with him running things Clemson has not had a losing season, but their last national championship win was in 2018 and since then their bowl game record is 2-4. Not something that will get him fired to be sure, but the good will he generated 6 years ago is being (or has been) evaporated and its no longer good enough just to have a winning record. He needs to show some post season success, yet in 2025, he's currently 1-3 overall, and has not beaten an ACC team yet. The criticisms will only get louder, until they put together a string of wins
Their up and coming games should give them some respite, UNC, BC, SMU and Duke should all be wins for Clemson. In fact the rest of the season is rather easy for Clemson, which will no doubt hurt their efforts to try to make it into the playoff talks, i.e., strength of schedule.
The team has had 7 turnovers in 3 games, and the defense doesn't seem awe inspiring. They seem to be playing sloppy.
I guess this rant is ringing a bit hollow: Dabo Swinney defends team, says Clemson can 'send me on my way' if it's 'tired of winning'
Its true, with him running things Clemson has not had a losing season, but their last national championship win was in 2018 and since then their bowl game record is 2-4. Not something that will get him fired to be sure, but the good will he generated 6 years ago is being (or has been) evaporated and its no longer good enough just to have a winning record. He needs to show some post season success, yet in 2025, he's currently 1-3 overall, and has not beaten an ACC team yet. The criticisms will only get louder, until they put together a string of wins
Their up and coming games should give them some respite, UNC, BC, SMU and Duke should all be wins for Clemson. In fact the rest of the season is rather easy for Clemson, which will no doubt hurt their efforts to try to make it into the playoff talks, i.e., strength of schedule.
#19 Indiana upsets #9 Illinois!
#17 Texs Tech upsets #16 Utah!
All the games that I was able to watch were boring. And I'm sorry to say @C0ncreteBl0nde I didn't care for the Oregon unies at all. Give me green and yellow!
Pac12 never really interested me as a conference, but I will say that Oregon does makes some exciting plays and its an interesting game to watch
Don't even get me started, @pachyderm ! My family finally had to tell me to get over it because I was bitching about those damn uniforms! It was CIVIL WAR for crying-out-loud...they needed to wear their school colors! Grrr,...oh well, we kicked OSUs behind so that's what matters most, but...I HEAR YA!
I'm actually shocked
Sources: Oklahoma State fires head coach Mike Gundy
Here's his record from 2020 record, his overall record is 170-90 and in 2023 he was 10-4. Last year was bad, and this year is turning out to be about the same. I'm still shocked given that he's been doing a fantastic job.
Sources: Oklahoma State fires head coach Mike Gundy
Here's his record from 2020 record, his overall record is 170-90 and in 2023 he was 10-4. Last year was bad, and this year is turning out to be about the same. I'm still shocked given that he's been doing a fantastic job.